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and therefore I have neither done you (as I conceive) any wrong, and yet done her right too.
and Therefore I have neither done you (as I conceive) any wrong, and yet done her right too.
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this likewise is a vaine thing.
this likewise is a vain thing.
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The substance and summe is this;
The substance and sum is this;
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what a strange misterie is this!
what a strange mystery is this!
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Others make the dependance of the words thus;
Others make the dependence of the words thus;
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And some place it in civill vertues.
And Some place it in civil Virtues.
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when all shall bee brought together?
when all shall be brought together?
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and in the bright Sun-shine of the Gospell:
and in the bright Sunshine of the Gospel:
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and had a greene leafe among us.
and had a green leaf among us.
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some runne to it, to some it is sent;
Some run to it, to Some it is sent;
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Thou that now wilt not be reclaimed from swearing;
Thou that now wilt not be reclaimed from swearing;
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6. His diligence in the use of the meanes of grace;
6. His diligence in the use of the means of grace;
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But all the dead that die in the Lord, are come to an end of their labour,
But all the dead that die in the Lord, Are come to an end of their labour,
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and in the place of righteousnesse, that iniquitie was there; and in the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there;
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and secondly he saith, the living will lay it to his heart:
and secondly he Says, the living will lay it to his heart:
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thinke, assoone as you are ashoare, you shall have none:
think, As soon as you Are ashore, you shall have none:
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or suffer men or divels to take away by force or treachery. or suffer men or Devils to take away by force or treachery.
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and O mighty God, thou hast established them for correction. and Oh mighty God, thou hast established them for correction.
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to learne and discipline a troope before they goe to battell;
to Learn and discipline a troop before they go to battle;
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but in some degree or measure must attaine, and doe attaine to participate in a conformitie with this Character:
but in Some degree or measure must attain, and do attain to participate in a conformity with this Character:
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for Ministers, for Masters, for Parents, for servants, for children, for all:
for Ministers, for Masters, for Parents, for Servants, for children, for all:
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As we say of wicked men, that while they are alive, they are dead;
As we say of wicked men, that while they Are alive, they Are dead;
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and bring it home to a mans selfe;
and bring it home to a men self;
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Now sinne is that that makes us deny the service and glory we owe to God;
Now sin is that that makes us deny the service and glory we owe to God;
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sin is that that makes a forfeiture of our lives, and all unto him.
since is that that makes a forfeiture of our lives, and all unto him.
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when they see nothing but such terrible things, then feare cōmeth upon them.
when they see nothing but such terrible things, then Fear comes upon them.
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if he seeme to catch at it, it is drawne from him further and further.
if he seem to catch At it, it is drawn from him further and further.
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when the soule is separated from the body, and is with the Lord.
when the soul is separated from the body, and is with the Lord.
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But the Lord grant he may find mee with teaees in mine eyes. Thirdly;But the Lord grant he may find me with teaees in mine eyes. Thirdly;
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Secondly, the reason of that Summons, for thou mayest bee no longer Steward.
Secondly, the reason of that Summons, for thou Mayest be no longer Steward.
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THE STEWARDS SVMMONS. SERMON I. LVKE 16. 2. Give an account of thy Stewardship, for thou maist bee no longer Steward.
THE STEWARDS SUMMONS. SERMON I LUKE 16. 2. Give an account of thy Stewardship, for thou Mayest be no longer Steward.
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IN the Chapter going before, our blessed Lord and Saviour had preached the Doctrine of the free grace of God in the remission of sinne,
IN the Chapter going before, our blessed Lord and Saviour had preached the Doctrine of the free grace of God in the remission of sin,
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and receiving of repenting and returning sinners, in the parable of an indulgent Fathers receiving of a prodigall Sonne.
and receiving of repenting and returning Sinners, in the parable of an indulgent Father's receiving of a prodigal Son.
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The Pharisees were a people that hardned their owne hearts, and scoffed at every thing that Christ delivered:
The Pharisees were a people that hardened their own hearts, and scoffed At every thing that christ Delivered:
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therefore now in this Chapter, hee commeth to summon and warne them to appeare before God, the great Master of the world, to give an account of their stewardship;
Therefore now in this Chapter, he comes to summon and warn them to appear before God, the great Master of the world, to give an account of their stewardship;
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that by the consideration of Gods proceeding in the day of judgement, they might know the better how to prize the remission of sinnes in the day of grace;
that by the consideration of God's proceeding in the day of judgement, they might know the better how to prize the remission of Sins in the day of grace;
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This hee doth, by presenting to them a Parable, of a certaine rich man, that had a steward who was accused unto him, that hee had wasted his goods, calleth him to an account: and to the end that the Pharisees might not thinke that it was a matter to be jeasted withall,
This he does, by presenting to them a Parable, of a certain rich man, that had a steward who was accused unto him, that he had wasted his goods, calls him to an account: and to the end that the Pharisees might not think that it was a matter to be jested withal,
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and that such considerations as these were to be slighted;
and that such considerations as these were to be slighted;
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hee telleth them, how the unjust steward having receiued this summons and warning from his Master, that hee must come to a reckoning, hee forthwith for his owne temporall good, casteth about that hee may the better be fitted to give up his account: thereby teaching them,
he Telleth them, how the unjust steward having received this summons and warning from his Master, that he must come to a reckoning, he forthwith for his own temporal good, Cast about that he may the better be fitted to give up his account: thereby teaching them,
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and in them all the world, that if this steward here, (for his owne temporall benefit) was thus carefull to prepare himselfe,
and in them all the world, that if this steward Here, (for his own temporal benefit) was thus careful to prepare himself,
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how much more should they, and every one bee carefull to prepare themselves for that great day of account, wherein God will come to judge the world,
how much more should they, and every one be careful to prepare themselves for that great day of account, wherein God will come to judge the world,
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and bring to light all things that are hid in darknesse. In these words yee have two things considerable.
and bring to Light all things that Are hid in darkness. In these words ye have two things considerable.
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A Narration & An Application of the Parable. The Narration is twofold. Of the Persons. Proceeding. Of the Persons: in the first verse.
A Narration & an Application of the Parable. The Narration is twofold. Of the Persons. Proceeding. Of the Persons: in the First verse.
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A Rich man, and his steward.
A Rich man, and his steward.
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Of the proceeding, in the second verse, the Rich man, upon the information made against his steward that hee had wasted his goods, calleth him to an account. Give an account of thy stewardship,
Of the proceeding, in the second verse, the Rich man, upon the information made against his steward that he had wasted his goods, calls him to an account. Give an account of thy stewardship,
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for thou maist bee no longer steward. for thou Mayest be no longer steward.
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The steward (in the third and fourth verses) upon this summons falleth first to consult,
The steward (in the third and fourth Verses) upon this summons falls First to consult,
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and after to resolve, as wee shall see afterward.
and After to resolve, as we shall see afterwards.
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In this verse then that I have read, you see here is first the Summons or warning. Give an account.
In this verse then that I have read, you see Here is First the Summons or warning. Give an account.
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The day is ended, now give an account of thy worke, thou must goe out of thy office, now give an account how thou hast behaved thy selfe in thy office:
The day is ended, now give an account of thy work, thou must go out of thy office, now give an account how thou hast behaved thy self in thy office:
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thou must be no longer steward, therefore give an account of thy stewardship.
thou must be no longer steward, Therefore give an account of thy stewardship.
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In the first, the Summons and calling of this Steward to an Account, yee have cleerely offered to yee these two propositions, Considerations, or Conclusions. First;
In the First, the Summons and calling of this Steward to an Account, ye have clearly offered to ye these two propositions, Considerations, or Conclusions. First;
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That every man in the world is Gods steward. Secondly; That every one of Gods stewards must bee brought to a reckoning.
That every man in the world is God's steward. Secondly; That every one of God's Stewards must be brought to a reckoning.
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First (I say) Every man in the world is Gods steward.
First (I say) Every man in the world is God's steward.
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If yee aske me who it is that is here called a Steward? The text tels yee, that it is he that must give an account to his Master.
If ye ask me who it is that is Here called a Steward? The text tells ye, that it is he that must give an account to his Master.
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If you aske me who is the Master? It is God.
If you ask me who is the Master? It is God.
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If then God be the Master, and if every man must give an account and reckoning to God,
If then God be the Master, and if every man must give an account and reckoning to God,
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then every man is the Steward here intended in this Text. That every man must give a reckoning to God, it appeareth 2 Cor. 5. 10. Wee must all appeare before the judgement seat of Christ, to give an account of the things wee have done in this life,
then every man is the Steward Here intended in this Text. That every man must give a reckoning to God, it appears 2 Cor. 5. 10. we must all appear before the judgement seat of christ, to give an account of the things we have done in this life,
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whether they bee good or evill. All men:whither they be good or evil. All men:
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That which is here expressed by the Apostle in plaine termes, All men. Is more parrabollically and obscurely expressed by Christ in this word Steward. Give an account of thy stewardship.
That which is Here expressed by the Apostle in plain terms, All men. Is more parrabollically and obscurely expressed by christ in this word Steward. Give an account of thy stewardship.
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So that the Conclusion remaineth cleare, and is directly gathered from the text. That every man in the world is Gods steward.
So that the Conclusion remains clear, and is directly gathered from the text. That every man in the world is God's steward.
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There is no man or woman in the world, but in some respect or other, is the steward here, that must be called to an account.
There is no man or woman in the world, but in Some respect or other, is the steward Here, that must be called to an account.
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That every man is a Steward, will appeare if wee consider two things. First, what every man receiveth from God.
That every man is a Steward, will appear if we Consider two things. First, what every man receives from God.
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Secondly, what God expects from every man. Man receiveth from God, that which a Steward doth from his Lord.
Secondly, what God expects from every man. Man receives from God, that which a Steward does from his Lord.
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God expects from every man, that which a Lord expects from his Steward.
God expects from every man, that which a Lord expects from his Steward.
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First (I say) man receiveth from God that which a steward doth from his Master:
First (I say) man receives from God that which a steward does from his Master:
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That is, such goods, such abilities, as whereby hee may be of use for such a place,
That is, such goods, such abilities, as whereby he may be of use for such a place,
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as the Master shall set him in the familie.
as the Master shall Set him in the family.
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All the world is but Gods great familie, all the fittings and endowments of men, are the talents, the gifts, that God hath intrusted men with:
All the world is but God's great family, all the fittings and endowments of men, Are the Talents, the Gifts, that God hath Entrusted men with:
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but to submit to his orders, to yeeld obedience to his lawes, to be governed by his rules.
but to submit to his order, to yield Obedience to his laws, to be governed by his rules.
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some have the gifts of the world, riches, and places of authoritie, these are gifts committed to those kind of stewards: Others have the gifts of the body,
Some have the Gifts of the world, riches, and places of Authority, these Are Gifts committed to those kind of Stewards: Others have the Gifts of the body,
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as health and strength, their senses, and lives, and the like:
as health and strength, their Senses, and lives, and the like:
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these are gifts committed to these kind of stewards: others have the gifts of the mind, understanding, and wisdome, and policie:
these Are Gifts committed to these kind of Stewards: Others have the Gifts of the mind, understanding, and Wisdom, and policy:
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and to all these some have spirituall graces.
and to all these Some have spiritual graces.
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According as men are furnished with these gifts, and according to their severall qualifications with these endowments, they all receive them from God as stewards. Secondly:
According as men Are furnished with these Gifts, and according to their several qualifications with these endowments, they all receive them from God as Stewards. Secondly:
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if wee consider what God expects from men: he expects that which a Lord doth from his Steward.
if we Consider what God expects from men: he expects that which a Lord does from his Steward.
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First, that they acknowledge him to be the chiefe, to acknowledge that they hold all from him, that they have it not from themselves or for themselves, this is that which every Master expects from him to whom hee committeth his treasure:
First, that they acknowledge him to be the chief, to acknowledge that they hold all from him, that they have it not from themselves or for themselves, this is that which every Master expects from him to whom he Committeth his treasure:
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And this would God have all men doe. God speakes that truly that Benhadad spake proudly, and falsly to the King of Israel:
And this would God have all men do. God speaks that truly that Benhadad spoke proudly, and falsely to the King of Israel:
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thy silver is mine, and thy gold is mine, and thy daughters and wives are mine, thy silver is mine, and thy gold is mine, and thy daughters and wives Are mine,
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and thy vineyards and thy orchards are mine. and thy vineyards and thy orchards Are mine.
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So may God say truly, All are his, the Earth (saith David) is the Lords and the fulnesse thereof.
So may God say truly, All Are his, the Earth (Says David) is the lords and the fullness thereof.
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Hee is the great possessiour of all things. He is the great possessiour of all things.
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God (as hee possesseth all things) so hee letteth out parcels of his possessions to the sonnes of men.
God (as he Possesses all things) so he lets out parcels of his possessions to the Sons of men.
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To some a larger portion of the earth then to others, yet they are but Tenants at will;
To Some a larger portion of the earth then to Others, yet they Are but Tenants At will;
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and Tenants upon certaine conditions and reservations, wherein this great Lord bindeth those that hold any thing of him.
and Tenants upon certain conditions and reservations, wherein this great Lord binds those that hold any thing of him.
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And the first Condition, or reservation that hee ties all his stewards unto is this, that they waste not his goods, that they scatter them not abroad vainly or unprofitably.
And the First Condition, or reservation that he ties all his Stewards unto is this, that they waste not his goods, that they scatter them not abroad vainly or unprofitably.
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Now a man that hath riches, if hee releeveth not the poore: a man that hath authoritie, and helpeth not the oppressed;
Now a man that hath riches, if he relieveth not the poor: a man that hath Authority, and Helpeth not the oppressed;
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a man that hath wisedome, and instructeth not the ignorant.
a man that hath Wisdom, and Instructeth not the ignorant.
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In a word, A man that hath any abilities, if hee be not of use unto others with it, this man scattererh his Masters goods,
In a word, A man that hath any abilities, if he be not of use unto Others with it, this man scattererh his Masters goods,
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and is like that unprofitable servant, that hid his Talent in a napkin, and therefore was bound hand and foot, and cast into utter darknesse.
and is like that unprofitable servant, that hid his Talon in a napkin, and Therefore was bound hand and foot, and cast into utter darkness.
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God hath certaine rules to which hee will have every man subject, there be rules for Magistrates,
God hath certain rules to which he will have every man Subject, there be rules for Magistrates,
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This was the accusation that was brought against this steward here, that hee had wasted the goods of his Lord, that is, that hee had spent them vainly, he was no honour to his Master, there came no profit to the houshold by it. That's the first.
This was the accusation that was brought against this steward Here, that he had wasted the goods of his Lord, that is, that he had spent them vainly, he was no honour to his Master, there Come no profit to the household by it. That's the First.
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The second thing that this great Lord expects of all his stewards is, that as they doe not scatter his goods,
The second thing that this great Lord expects of all his Stewards is, that as they do not scatter his goods,
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nor vainly waste them, so that they should not abuse them to ill ends.
nor vainly waste them, so that they should not abuse them to ill ends.
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There are a generation of men in the world that fight against God with his owne weapons,
There Are a generation of men in the world that fight against God with his own weapons,
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and that use all their strength, and wisdome and power, to maintaine a faction of rebellion against him:
and that use all their strength, and Wisdom and power, to maintain a faction of rebellion against him:
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that side with the wicked of the world against his lawes and ordinances: and this is the greatest unthankfulnesse that can bee.
that side with the wicked of the world against his laws and ordinances: and this is the greatest unthankfulness that can be.
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If a king should raise a servant to honour, and bestow offices and dignities upon him,
If a King should raise a servant to honour, and bestow Offices and dignities upon him,
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and yet if hee should raise an Armie against him, and set himselfe against all his lawes, what greater unthankfulnesse? what greater enmitie? therefore it was the speech of that parrabolicall King in the 19. Luke (which is Christ the king of the Church) these mine enemies that would not that I should reigne over them, bring them hither, and slay them before mee.
and yet if he should raise an Army against him, and Set himself against all his laws, what greater unthankfulness? what greater enmity? Therefore it was the speech of that parrabolicall King in the 19. Lycia (which is christ the King of the Church) these mine enemies that would not that I should Reign over them, bring them hither, and slay them before me.
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Such is the state of all those men that have wealth and abuse it, consume it upon their lusts, (as Saint Iames speakes) upon their pride, in excesse in apparell, meates, &c. that have wit,
Such is the state of all those men that have wealth and abuse it, consume it upon their Lustiest, (as Saint James speaks) upon their pride, in excess in apparel, Meats, etc. that have wit,
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and spend it like Turtullus to crie downe the wayes of God, to harden themselves and others in the course of sin:
and spend it like Turtullus to cry down the ways of God, to harden themselves and Others in the course of since:
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that have greatnesse and authoritie, and mis-imploy it to the crushing of good persons, and good causes:
that have greatness and Authority, and Misemploy it to the crushing of good Persons, and good Causes:
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these and the like are stewards that abuse their Masters goods, mis-imploy them to his dishonour, these Christ counteth his enemies,
these and the like Are Stewards that abuse their Masters goods, Misemploy them to his dishonour, these christ counteth his enemies,
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and hee will not beare it.
and he will not bear it.
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There is a third thing that God expects of all his stewards, and that is this, that they should doe him Homage, that they should appeare at his Court dayes.
There is a third thing that God expects of all his Stewards, and that is this, that they should do him Homage, that they should appear At his Court days.
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Gods Sabbaths are Gods Court dayes, wherein hee calleth and assembleth his servants together.
God's Sabbaths Are God's Court days, wherein he calls and assembleth his Servants together.
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Hee will have every one to waite there upon him, that they may know his will:
He will have every one to wait there upon him, that they may know his will:
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as Cornelius bringeth his familie together, and saith he, Wee are all present to heare what is commanded thee of God.
as Cornelius brings his family together, and Says he, we Are all present to hear what is commanded thee of God.
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So God (I say) will have his servants present at his Court dayes:
So God (I say) will have his Servants present At his Court days:
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and not only so, not only to be present there, to heare his will, and to understand his mind,
and not only so, not only to be present there, to hear his will, and to understand his mind,
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and hee is a rebell, and carrieth not himselfe as Gods steward, that doth not keepe the rules that God hath set up in his owne house. Againe fourthly.
and he is a rebel, and Carrieth not himself as God's steward, that does not keep the rules that God hath Set up in his own house. Again fourthly.
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God expects this from all his stewards, that whensoever hee sendeth his Bayliffs for rent, that they returne him the fruit of his owne ground.
God expects this from all his Stewards, that whensoever he sends his Bailiffs for rend, that they return him the fruit of his own ground.
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Every soule is Gods ground, from which God expects some fruit or other, and hee sends his Bayliffs, his servants, continually to gather these fruits from men.
Every soul is God's ground, from which God expects Some fruit or other, and he sends his Bailiffs, his Servants, continually to gather these fruits from men.
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When hee sends a poore man to the rich, there's a Bayliffe sent to him, to gather some fruit of his wealth.
When he sends a poor man to the rich, there's a Bailiff sent to him, to gather Some fruit of his wealth.
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When hee sends an oppressed man to those that are in authoritie, there's a Bayliffe sent to him, to gather the fruit of his power and greatnesse.
When he sends an oppressed man to those that Are in Authority, there's a Bailiff sent to him, to gather the fruit of his power and greatness.
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When he sends an ignorant man to those that have wisedome and knowledge, there's a Bayliffe sent to him, to gather the fruit of his knowledge.
When he sends an ignorant man to those that have Wisdom and knowledge, there's a Bailiff sent to him, to gather the fruit of his knowledge.
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And so wee may say of all things whatsoever:
And so we may say of all things whatsoever:
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whatsoever indowments of body, or mind, or estate, any man hath, if another need it, that other is Gods Bayliffe, sent to him to call for his rent, to call for the fruit of his ground,
whatsoever endowments of body, or mind, or estate, any man hath, if Another need it, that other is God's Bailiff, sent to him to call for his rend, to call for the fruit of his ground,
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and thou must returne it by such a one, for thou art but a steward: and you know how fearfull, the proceedings of the great King was in the 21. Matt. Hee sent his servants to the husbandmen, to those to whom hee had let out his ground, to receive the fruits of it, and there was none;
and thou must return it by such a one, for thou art but a steward: and you know how fearful, the proceedings of the great King was in the 21. Matt. He sent his Servants to the husbandmen, to those to whom he had let out his ground, to receive the fruits of it, and there was none;
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what was the issue of it? Hee was full of wrath: and commeth upon the husbandmen and slew them.
what was the issue of it? He was full of wrath: and comes upon the husbandmen and slew them.
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So when God shall send the poore to thee for reliefe, and thou helpest him not:
So when God shall send the poor to thee for relief, and thou helpest him not:
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shall send the ignorant to thee for instruction, and thou informest him not: shall send any one to thee that may have use of thy gifts and abilities,
shall send the ignorant to thee for instruction, and thou informest him not: shall send any one to thee that may have use of thy Gifts and abilities,
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and thou doest not imploy them that way, thou deniest the great Lord the fruit of his owne ground,
and thou dost not employ them that Way, thou deniest the great Lord the fruit of his own ground,
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and art of the number of those husband-men that must expect this at his hands to bee slaine in his wrath.
and art of the number of those husbandmen that must expect this At his hands to be slain in his wrath.
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Yee see the point opened, that all men are Gods stewards, both in respect of what God hath bestowed on them,
Ye see the point opened, that all men Are God's Stewards, both in respect of what God hath bestowed on them,
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and what God doth expect from them. I come briefly now to make some use of this.
and what God does expect from them. I come briefly now to make Some use of this.
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Are all men Gods stewards? Then certainely there is some worke required of every man in the world by vertue of this title put upon him, that hee is Gods steward. It concernes therefore Every one to looke to his place.
are all men God's Stewards? Then Certainly there is Some work required of every man in the world by virtue of this title put upon him, that he is God's steward. It concerns Therefore Every one to look to his place.
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And then secondly, there is the booke of Conscience, that shewes what wee have done here:
And then secondly, there is the book of Conscience, that shows what we have done Here:
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There are two things required of every steward. First a dispensation. Secondly, a right ordering of his dispensations. First a Dispensation.
There Are two things required of every steward. First a Dispensation. Secondly, a right ordering of his dispensations. First a Dispensation.
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For a steward yee know is appointed for laying out, hee is made for others, not for himselfe,
For a steward ye know is appointed for laying out, he is made for Others, not for himself,
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for the good of the familie in which hee is set, not for his owne benefit.
for the good of the family in which he is Set, not for his own benefit.
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God hath made every creature to bee for the use of others, and not for it selfe: those heavenly bodies.
God hath made every creature to be for the use of Others, and not for it self: those heavenly bodies.
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the Sunne, and Moone, and Stars, their motion and influences are for us, for the service of the world:
the Sun, and Moon, and Stars, their motion and influences Are for us, for the service of the world:
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the Earth with the fruits of it; the Beasts, and all are for the service of man.
the Earth with the fruits of it; the Beasts, and all Are for the service of man.
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So every man in his severall place, hath some worke to doe for others, some abilities given him for the service of others.
So every man in his several place, hath Some work to do for Others, Some abilities given him for the service of Others.
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Hence it is that the Magistrate is said to bee the minister of God for the peoples good.
Hence it is that the Magistrate is said to be the minister of God for the peoples good.
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Hence it is that Ministers are said to be the servants of the Churches.
Hence it is that Ministers Are said to be the Servants of the Churches.
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I am a debtour (saith Paul) to the Iew, and to the Gentiles, to the Greekes, and to the Barbarians.
I am a debtor (Says Paul) to the Iew, and to the Gentiles, to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians.
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Hence it is, that a Master of a familie is said to bee worse then an infidell, if hee provide not for those of his owne house. Hence it is, that a Master of a family is said to be Worse then an infidel, if he provide not for those of his own house.
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And every other Christian (though hee stand not in these relations to others) hee hath some gifts or other, that are to bee layed forth for the use and advantage of others,
And every other Christian (though he stand not in these relations to Others) he hath Some Gifts or other, that Are to be laid forth for the use and advantage of Others,
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and every private person in the world, hee may be of some use or other in the place in which hee is set.
and every private person in the world, he may be of Some use or other in the place in which he is Set.
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Hence it is that the name of Brother is common to all Christians, and yee know Ioseph acknowledged that hee was preferred to those honours,
Hence it is that the name of Brother is Common to all Christians, and ye know Ioseph acknowledged that he was preferred to those honours,
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and that authoritie and place, for the good of his brethren, for his fathers house:
and that Authority and place, for the good of his brothers, for his Father's house:
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so should all Gods people acknowledge other Christians their brethren, and that whatsoeuer parts they have, they have them for the good of the familie.
so should all God's people acknowledge other Christians their brothers, and that whatsoever parts they have, they have them for the good of the family.
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Hence it is that Christians are called members one of another;
Hence it is that Christians Are called members one of Another;
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Every member is of use to the whole bodie, so must every Christian bee of use to another, to some by the riches of the body, to some by the riches of the mind, to some by the abilities of their estates, every one according to the treasure hee is intrusted with,
Every member is of use to the Whole body, so must every Christian be of use to Another, to Some by the riches of the body, to Some by the riches of the mind, to Some by the abilities of their estates, every one according to the treasure he is Entrusted with,
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and the Talent that is committed to him.
and the Talon that is committed to him.
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This is the first thing, that men must make conscience to doe, to be dispencers of their goodnesse, of any thing they have, to bee communicative, to defuse and extend themselves to others, as occasion shall bee offered.
This is the First thing, that men must make conscience to do, to be dispencers of their Goodness, of any thing they have, to be communicative, to defuse and extend themselves to Others, as occasion shall be offered.
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And indeed where there is any goodnesse in a man hee will expresse it this way, by doing all the good to others he can.
And indeed where there is any Goodness in a man he will express it this Way, by doing all the good to Others he can.
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Secondly, it is required of a steward, that hee consider of the manner, and right ordering of his dispensations.
Secondly, it is required of a steward, that he Consider of the manner, and right ordering of his dispensations.
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There be two rules for that. That hee dispense faithfully. wisely.
There be two rules for that. That he dispense faithfully. wisely.
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Who (saith the Lord in that 12. Luke 42.) is a faithfull and wise steward, whom his Lord shall make ruler over his houshold, &c. Gods stewards yee see must in their dispensations bee faithfull and wise. First, they must be faithfull.
Who (Says the Lord in that 12. Lycia 42.) is a faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord shall make ruler over his household, etc. God's Stewards ye see must in their dispensations be faithful and wise. First, they must be faithful.
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Fidelitie appeares in this, when they have a right End, and a right rule to walke by.
Fidis appears in this, when they have a right End, and a right Rule to walk by.
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What is the End and rule of a faithfull steward in all his dispensations in the house of his Master?
What is the End and Rule of a faithful steward in all his dispensations in the house of his Master?
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His Masters credit, and his Masters will. His masters honour, and his Masters command. So it must be in the house of God.
His Masters credit, and his Masters will. His Masters honour, and his Masters command. So it must be in the house of God.
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If wee would bee faithfull in our places, let Gods glory be our end, and his Word our rule.
If we would be faithful in our places, let God's glory be our end, and his Word our Rule.
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That is, let a man consider, what God in his Word commands him in such a place, in such a qualification, having such indowments, such parts, such abilities,
That is, let a man Consider, what God in his Word commands him in such a place, in such a qualification, having such endowments, such parts, such abilities,
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and let him dispense these by that rule, according to that command, to the glory of God that gave them him.
and let him dispense these by that Rule, according to that command, to the glory of God that gave them him.
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Thus was Moses a faithfull steward, faithfull as a servant in all the house of God, so the Apostle saith of him.
Thus was Moses a faithful steward, faithful as a servant in all the house of God, so the Apostle Says of him.
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Heb. 3. 5. His Masters glory was his end, and therefore when once hee saw his Master dishonoured by Idolatrie, hee could not then containe himselfe, Hebrew 3. 5. His Masters glory was his end, and Therefore when once he saw his Master dishonoured by Idolatry, he could not then contain himself,
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but his Anger waxed hot, though hee was the meekest man upon earth. And his Masters will was his rule,
but his Anger waxed hight, though he was the Meekest man upon earth. And his Masters will was his Rule,
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therefore hee came downe from the mountaine with the Tables in his hand, that it might appeare what he made his guide,
Therefore he Come down from the mountain with the Tables in his hand, that it might appear what he made his guide,
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and direction in all his cariage amongst the people:
and direction in all his carriage among the people:
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and wee shall find that in all the doubts of the people, either in matter of Command or punishment, hee alwayes sought direction from God.
and we shall find that in all the doubts of the people, either in matter of Command or punishment, he always sought direction from God.
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Hee is no faithfull servant that doth not doe this. Secondly.
He is no faithful servant that does not do this. Secondly.
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As hee must be a faithfull steward in dispensing, so hee must be wise in his dispensing too.
As he must be a faithful steward in dispensing, so he must be wise in his dispensing too.
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What is the wisdome of Gods stewards? Not the wisdome drawne from the writings of Machivile, or the wisdome of the World,
What is the Wisdom of God's Stewards? Not the Wisdom drawn from the writings of Machiavelli, or the Wisdom of the World,
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or of the flesh, for that is enmitie against God, not drawne from the rules that politicians walke by:
or of the Flesh, for that is enmity against God, not drawn from the rules that politicians walk by:
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But that wisdome that is drawne out of the Scriptures, the word of God:
But that Wisdom that is drawn out of the Scriptures, the word of God:
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The word of God (saith the Apostle) is able to make the man of God wise to salvation: this is the wisedome that Gods servants must expresse, The word of God (Says the Apostle) is able to make the man of God wise to salvation: this is the Wisdom that God's Servants must express,
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and manifest in dispensing of their gifts, they must be made wise by the Word, they must seeke wisedome from the Word the rule of Wisedome, from the Examples in the Word, of those that were guided by the spirit of Wisedome,
and manifest in dispensing of their Gifts, they must be made wise by the Word, they must seek Wisdom from the Word the Rule of Wisdom, from the Examples in the Word, of those that were guided by the Spirit of Wisdom,
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if they would be wise stewards. They must compare the precepts of the Word, and the practise of the Saints together:
if they would be wise Stewards. They must compare the Precepts of the Word, and the practice of the Saints together:
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see what God commandeth in such a place, in such a condition, see what Gods servants that are gone before have done in such a condition.
see what God commands in such a place, in such a condition, see what God's Servants that Are gone before have done in such a condition.
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Marke how Abraham and Iob, and others of Gods Saints have imployed their wealth and authority, it was for the releeving of the poore,
Mark how Abraham and Job, and Others of God's Saints have employed their wealth and Authority, it was for the relieving of the poor,
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for the furtherance of Gods glory, for the ease of those that were opprest:
for the furtherance of God's glory, for the ease of those that were oppressed:
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Marke how Nehemiah bestirred himselfe for the sanctifying of the Sabbath, for the furtherance of Gods worship:
Mark how Nehemiah bestirred himself for the sanctifying of the Sabbath, for the furtherance of God's worship:
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Marke againe how S. Paul, as a Minister watched against the wolves, and how hee spends himselfe to the uttermost for the Church of God.
Mark again how S. Paul, as a Minister watched against the wolves, and how he spends himself to the uttermost for the Church of God.
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Marke how Abraham as a master of a familie, governed his familie, teaching and commanding his children and his houshold to walke in the way of the Lord:
Mark how Abraham as a master of a family, governed his family, teaching and commanding his children and his household to walk in the Way of the Lord:
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Marke how other of Gods servants have imployed their gifts; As Sampson, all his strength for the Church:
Mark how other of God's Servants have employed their Gifts; As Sampson, all his strength for the Church:
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and so Solomon, all his wisedome, and whatsoever gift any of them had, they acknowledged that the talents that were committed to them, were for God,
and so Solomon, all his Wisdom, and whatsoever gift any of them had, they acknowledged that the Talents that were committed to them, were for God,
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and for the service of his Church, for the furtherance of his glory in the particular places that hee had set them in.
and for the service of his Church, for the furtherance of his glory in the particular places that he had Set them in.
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I say if men would be wise stewards they must doe thus.
I say if men would be wise Stewards they must do thus.
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But I cannot stand upon this, lest I bee prevented in that which I most intend in that that followeth.
But I cannot stand upon this, lest I be prevented in that which I most intend in that that follows.
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Yee have heard who is the Steward: It is Every one that hath received any abilitie from God to doe him seruice;
Ye have herd who is the Steward: It is Every one that hath received any ability from God to do him service;
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God expects that he should imploy that abilitie in his service.
God expects that he should employ that ability in his service.
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Wee come now in the second place to consider the reckoning which every man must make, the account that every man must give of his stewardship.
we come now in the second place to Consider the reckoning which every man must make, the account that every man must give of his stewardship.
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And that (as yee haue heard) is the second point of Doctrine that offers it selfe to us out of the first part of the Text, viz. That all Gods stewards must give a reckoning one time or other unto God.
And that (as ye have herd) is the second point of Doctrine that offers it self to us out of the First part of the Text, viz. That all God's Stewards must give a reckoning one time or other unto God.
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As every man in the world is Gods steward, so every steward must give an account. As every man in the world is God's steward, so every steward must give an account.
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In opening of this I will shew yee two things. First, I will shew yee what time of Reckoning God hath with his stewards.
In opening of this I will show ye two things. First, I will show ye what time of Reckoning God hath with his Stewards.
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Secondly, I will shew yee why God judiciously proceedeth in this manner, called a reckoning or an account. For the first.
Secondly, I will show ye why God judiciously Proceedeth in this manner, called a reckoning or an account. For the First.
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There are two times of reckoning that God will have with his stewards. The first in this life. The second after death.
There Are two times of reckoning that God will have with his Stewards. The First in this life. The second After death.
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First, hee calleth them to account in this life, while they live on the earth, and that two wayes; By his Word. Rodde.
First, he calls them to account in this life, while they live on the earth, and that two ways; By his Word. Rod.
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First by his Word, hastning every man to an Account by the Gospell, and the Doctrine of repentance.
First by his Word, hastening every man to an Account by the Gospel, and the Doctrine of Repentance.
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This course God himselfe tooke with Adam called him to account for his cariage in the garden:
This course God himself took with Adam called him to account for his carriage in the garden:
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Adam (saith he) where art thou? who told thee that thou wert naked? hast thou eaten of the tree whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat? Afterwards when God sent his Prophets into the world, they tooke the same course, Adam (Says he) where art thou? who told thee that thou Wertenberg naked? hast thou eaten of the tree whereof I commanded thee that thou Shouldst not eat? Afterwards when God sent his prophets into the world, they took the same course,
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so Elijah when hee came to Ahab, hast thou killed, and also taken possession? as if hee should have said, know that God hath found out thy sinne,
so Elijah when he Come to Ahab, hast thou killed, and also taken possession? as if he should have said, know that God hath found out thy sin,
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and now calleth thee to a reckoning.
and now calls thee to a reckoning.
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So Iohn Baptist, when hee came to the Pharisees, and those hard-hearted sinners, hee calleth them to a reckoning, oh generation of vipers, who hath warned yee to flee from the wrath to come? So Peter called those three thousand soules in the 2. Acts, to a reckoning for crucifying of Christ;
So John Baptist, when he Come to the Pharisees, and those hardhearted Sinners, he calls them to a reckoning, o generation of vipers, who hath warned ye to flee from the wrath to come? So Peter called those three thousand Souls in the 2. Acts, to a reckoning for crucifying of christ;
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him (saith hee) who is the Lord of life, yee have taken, and with wicked hands have crucified and slaine. him (Says he) who is the Lord of life, ye have taken, and with wicked hands have Crucified and slain.
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And because there are many, that like the Adder, stop their eares at the voyce of the Charmer;
And Because there Are many, that like the Adder, stop their ears At the voice of the Charmer;
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and if God speake but in his Word they passe it by, as Elihu in Iob saith, God speakes once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not, therefore when the Word doth not prevaile, God calleth them to a reckoning by his rodde.
and if God speak but in his Word they pass it by, as Elihu in Job Says, God speaks once, yea twice, yet man perceives it not, Therefore when the Word does not prevail, God calls them to a reckoning by his rod.
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Micha 6. 9. Heare the Rodde, and him that appointeth it, that is: Micah 6. 9. Hear the Rod, and him that appoints it, that is:
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God hath appointed scourges and afflictions for men, to awake them to hearken to the voyce that calleth them to a reckoning.
God hath appointed scourges and afflictions for men, to awake them to harken to the voice that calls them to a reckoning.
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Now afflictions are outward or inward, corporall or spirituall. God sometimes calleth men to an account by corporall afflictions:
Now afflictions Are outward or inward, corporal or spiritual. God sometime calls men to an account by corporal afflictions:
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Hee smiteth man (as he saith) with paines upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong paines. He smites man (as he Says) with pains upon his Bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pains.
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I have seene (saith Solomon) an evill under the Sunne, that in the place of judgement wickednesse was there, I have seen (Says Solomon) an evil under the Sun, that in the place of judgement wickedness was there,
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What's the reason of this, but that man may come to this conclusion with himselfe, that hee may bring his owne heart to a reckoning for his former cariage? This is that the Apostle saith, for this cause many are weake and sickly among you, and many sleepe:
What's the reason of this, but that man may come to this conclusion with himself, that he may bring his own heart to a reckoning for his former carriage? This is that the Apostle Says, for this cause many Are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep:
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some were taken with sicknesse, upon others there was a consuming weaknesse, and others were strucken with death, what is the end that God propounds in all this? For this reason, that wee should judge our selves,
Some were taken with sickness, upon Others there was a consuming weakness, and Others were strucken with death, what is the end that God propounds in all this? For this reason, that we should judge our selves,
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for if wee judge our selves, wee shall not be judged of the Lord, but when wee are judged, wee are chastned of the Lord, that wee should not bee condemned of the world. As if hee should say;for if we judge our selves, we shall not be judged of the Lord, but when we Are judged, we Are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned of the world. As if he should say;
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God now calleth you to a reckoning in this life, to the end you may prevent that heavy and grievous one that comes after this life.
God now calls you to a reckoning in this life, to the end you may prevent that heavy and grievous one that comes After this life.
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Againe, when outward afflictions prevaile not, God hath spirituall afflictions to awaken m• … n.
Again, when outward afflictions prevail not, God hath spiritual afflictions to awaken m• … n.
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Thus David, when hee was in a deepe sleepe of securitie, God awakned him with a spirituall judgement:
Thus David, when he was in a deep sleep of security, God awakened him with a spiritual judgement:
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see his speech in the 32. Psal. When I kept close my sinnes, my bones were consumed,
see his speech in the 32. Psalm When I kept close my Sins, my bones were consumed,
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and I roared for the disquietnesse of my soule; and I roared for the disquietness of my soul;
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what followed? God by this meanes brought him to confession, I will confesse my transgressions to the Lord, what followed? God by this means brought him to Confessi, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,
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and thou forgavest the iniquitie of my sinne. and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin.
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Thus God in this life calleth men to a reckoning, sometimes by • … he preaching of the Word, sometimes by judgements upon the outward man,
Thus God in this life calls men to a reckoning, sometime by • … he preaching of the Word, sometime by Judgments upon the outward man,
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or by terrours upon the soule.
or by terrors upon the soul.
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But, if all this prevaile not to make a man reckon with himselfe in this life,
But, if all this prevail not to make a man reckon with himself in this life,
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then God hath another reckoning after this life, where every man must give an account,
then God hath Another reckoning After this life, where every man must give an account,
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and cannot avoid it, and there hee must abide the sentence of the Iudge, that would not prevent it before.
and cannot avoid it, and there he must abide the sentence of the Judge, that would not prevent it before.
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That there is such a Iudgement to come it appeareth; By the equitite necessitie of it In respect of God. the Saints. the wicked.
That there is such a Judgement to come it appears; By the equitite necessity of it In respect of God. the Saints. the wicked.
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Frst (I say) in respect of God, there is a necessitie of it. That his Decree may bee fulfilled and executed.
First (I say) in respect of God, there is a necessity of it. That his decree may be fulfilled and executed.
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Hee hath appointed a day wherein he will judge the world in righteousnesse. And his counsell shall stand, and hee will doe all his pleasure. He hath appointed a day wherein he will judge the world in righteousness. And his counsel shall stand, and he will do all his pleasure.
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Secondly, it is necessarie, that Gods honour may be vindicated. Now things seeme to goe in some confusion, and disorder in the world;
Secondly, it is necessary, that God's honour may be vindicated. Now things seem to go in Some confusion, and disorder in the world;
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Good men, the children of God are not alwayes best in the place of judgement;
Good men, the children of God Are not always best in the place of judgement;
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this observation Solomon makes, therefore I said, God will bring to judgement every thing, both good and evill,
this observation Solomon makes, Therefore I said, God will bring to judgement every thing, both good and evil,
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for there is a time for every worke, and every purpose. God hath a time to doe that great worke that he hath now purposed:for there is a time for every work, and every purpose. God hath a time to do that great work that he hath now purposed:
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What is that worke? that is, to bring every worke to judgement, whether it bee good or evill.
What is that work? that is, to bring every work to judgement, whither it be good or evil.
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I say, if wee consider this, it is necessary that there should come a judgement, that shall set all right againe.
I say, if we Consider this, it is necessary that there should come a judgement, that shall Set all right again.
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It is necessarie likewise in respect of the Saints.
It is necessary likewise in respect of the Saints.
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The very tribulations of the Saints in 2 Thes. 1. 5. are called Indigma, an evident demonstration, The very tribulations of the Saints in 2 Thebes 1. 5. Are called Indigma, an evident demonstration,
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or a manifest token of the righteous judgement of God. There is a necessitie of it in respect of them, in two regards.
or a manifest token of the righteous judgement of God. There is a necessity of it in respect of them, in two regards.
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First, that their innocencie that is traduced here may bee manifest. They undergoe many disgraces, and hard censures amongst men:
First, that their innocence that is traduced Here may be manifest. They undergo many disgraces, and hard censures among men:
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the world accounts them proud, hipocrites, singular, foolish, vaine-glorious, and I know not what: now saith Iob, my witnesse is in heaven;
the world accounts them proud, Hypocrites, singular, foolish, vainglorious, and I know not what: now Says Job, my witness is in heaven;
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and saith Saint Paul, I care not to bee judged of you, or of mans judgement, hee that judgeth me is the Lord.
and Says Saint Paul, I care not to be judged of you, or of men judgement, he that Judgeth me is the Lord.
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The Word, in the Greeke is, mans day; as if hee should say, Men have their day here,
The Word, in the Greek is, men day; as if he should say, Men have their day Here,
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but God hath a greater day after, the Lord will judge in another manner, and upon other grounds then men doe.
but God hath a greater day After, the Lord will judge in Another manner, and upon other grounds then men do.
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Secondly, it is necessary also, that their workes may be rewarded.
Secondly, it is necessary also, that their works may be rewarded.
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When we speake of reward, wee meane not the reward of merit, wee meane the reward of grace, called a reward,
When we speak of reward, we mean not the reward of merit, we mean the reward of grace, called a reward,
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because God is tied to it by his promise.
Because God is tied to it by his promise.
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The servants of God, though they serve him with all care, they have not the fatte of the earth,
The Servants of God, though they serve him with all care, they have not the fat of the earth,
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as sometimes the Ishmaels of the world have, they doe not abound with outward things as many others doe:
as sometime the Ishmaels of the world have, they do not abound with outward things as many Others doe:
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nay, sometimes they are in the worst condition, and that makes Gods wayes the more despised,
nay, sometime they Are in the worst condition, and that makes God's ways the more despised,
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as if God were not able to maintaine his servants in the world in his wayes and worke.
as if God were not able to maintain his Servants in the world in his ways and work.
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God therefore hath a time when his servants shall have full measure, heaped up, pressed downe, shaken together, and running over.
God Therefore hath a time when his Servants shall have full measure, heaped up, pressed down, shaken together, and running over.
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When God shall make up his jewels (as hee saith in Malac. 3.) then shall yee discerne betweene the righteous and the wicked, betweene him that serveth God,
When God shall make up his Jewels (as he Says in Malachi 3.) then shall ye discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serves God,
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and him that serveth him not. and him that serves him not.
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Secondly, howsoever the sinfull actions of the wicked are transcient, and seeme to die with them,
Secondly, howsoever the sinful actions of the wicked Are transcient, and seem to die with them,
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Marke, yee shall discerne, God will make it appeare to the whole world, in the day when hee makes up his jewels, that notwithstanding his servants are despised and lie here under divers pressures,
Mark, ye shall discern, God will make it appear to the Whole world, in the day when he makes up his Jewels, that notwithstanding his Servants Are despised and lie Here under diverse pressures,
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yet that they are a people whom he delights in, and accounteth as his treasures. Thirdly, it is necessarie in respect of the wicked too: that is,
yet that they Are a people whom he delights in, and accounteth as his treasures. Thirdly, it is necessary in respect of the wicked too: that is,
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First, that Gods righteousnesse may fully be manifested. Secondly, that their unrighteousnesse may fully bee punished.
First, that God's righteousness may Fully be manifested. Secondly, that their unrighteousness may Fully be punished.
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First, I say, that Gods righteousnesse may fully bee manifested, therefore the day of Iudgement in Rom. 2. 5. is called a day of wrath, and revelation of the righteous judgement of God: As if hee should say:
First, I say, that God's righteousness may Fully be manifested, Therefore the day of Judgement in Rom. 2. 5. is called a day of wrath, and Revelation of the righteous judgement of God: As if he should say:
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As God will manifest his wrath against the vessels of wrath, so hee will make it appeare to the world, that hee proceedeth in a right manner,
As God will manifest his wrath against the vessels of wrath, so he will make it appear to the world, that he Proceedeth in a right manner,
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and by a right rule in judging.
and by a right Rule in judging.
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For wee must know, that howsoever God cannot bee unjust, and howsoever that the ungodly men in this life contend with their owne consciences, such is the hardnesse of their hearts,
For we must know, that howsoever God cannot be unjust, and howsoever that the ungodly men in this life contend with their own Consciences, such is the hardness of their hearts,
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and abundance of corruption that they would faine justifie themselves amongst men:
and abundance of corruption that they would feign justify themselves among men:
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and againe, howsoever it bee true that the soule when it is departed out of the body is under Gods particular judgement by an intelectuall elevation of it, that it may receive the sentence of the Iudge, by an illumination,
and again, howsoever it be true that the soul when it is departed out of the body is under God's particular judgement by an intellectual elevation of it, that it may receive the sentence of the Judge, by an illumination,
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and by such a spirituall, and contemplative discourse, and observation, and understanding of Gods actions, as that by reflection upon it selfe, it may know it selfe to bee accursed,
and by such a spiritual, and contemplative discourse, and observation, and understanding of God's actions, as that by reflection upon it self, it may know it self to be accursed,
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or acquitted, and accordingly is entred into the possession either of happinesse or miserie.
or acquitted, and accordingly is entered into the possession either of happiness or misery.
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Yet all this is secret in the world, till the day of Gods tribunall come, wherein secret things shalbe made manifest, and things that have been done in darknesse, shall appeare before men and Angels. Secondly.
Yet all this is secret in the world, till the day of God's tribunal come, wherein secret things shall made manifest, and things that have been done in darkness, shall appear before men and Angels. Secondly.
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As Gods justice must be cleared, and fully manifested, so the wicked and unrighteous must bee fully punished.
As God's Justice must be cleared, and Fully manifested, so the wicked and unrighteous must be Fully punished.
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They are not fully punished, when they are under the sense of Gods wrath in this life, They Are not Fully punished, when they Are under the sense of God's wrath in this life,
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or when the soule is judged at death, there must bee yet a further degree for all this.
or when the soul is judged At death, there must be yet a further degree for all this.
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And there be these two reasons for it.
And there be these two Reasons for it.
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The first is, because the wicked not only sinne in soule, but in body too, the body hath beene the instrument of the soule in sinning,
The First is, Because the wicked not only sin in soul, but in body too, the body hath been the Instrument of the soul in sinning,
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and therfore it cannot serve the turne, that the soule is punished, and the body lie in the graue;
and Therefore it cannot serve the turn, that the soul is punished, and the body lie in the graven;
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no, but those that have joyned in sin, must also joyne in punishment.
no, but those that have joined in since, must also join in punishment.
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yet in respect of the contagion and evill effects, these actions worke upon others, and upon posteritie by the ill example of their predecessors, the actions, I say, of those wicked men continue to the day of Iudgement.
yet in respect of the contagion and evil effects, these actions work upon Others, and upon posterity by the ill Exampl of their predecessors, the actions, I say, of those wicked men continue to the day of Judgement.
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Thus wee shall see the Iewes in Ierem. 4• …. reuived the sinnes of their fathers.
Thus we shall see the Iewes in Jeremiah 4• …. revived the Sins of their Father's.
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Our fathers (say they) made cakes to the Queen of heaven, and so willwee. Our Father's (say they) made cakes to the Queen of heaven, and so willwee.
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So the succeeding Kings of Israel, that went on in the steps of Ieroboam, who made Israel to sin, they continued the sin of Ieroboam. As long as men go on in the steps,
So the succeeding Kings of Israel, that went on in the steps of Jeroboam, who made Israel to since, they continued the since of Jeroboam. As long as men go on in the steps,
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and sins of their forefathers the sins of their forefathers live:
and Sins of their Forefathers the Sins of their Forefathers live:
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so that some mens sinnes by a continued imitation, are perpetuated to the day of Iudgement,
so that Some men's Sins by a continued imitation, Are perpetuated to the day of Judgement,
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therefore there must be a judgement then, that may fill up a measure proportionable to their sinne.
Therefore there must be a judgement then, that may fill up a measure proportionable to their sin.
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This was that that Dives feared in Hell, and that made him crie out as hee did, that one might goe and tell his brethren upon earth, that they might not come into that place;
This was that that Dives feared in Hell, and that made him cry out as he did, that one might go and tell his brothers upon earth, that they might not come into that place;
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Why would hee have them tell his brethren? was there such love to the kingdome of Christ in hell, that Dives would have his brethren converted? no such matter.
Why would he have them tell his brothers? was there such love to the Kingdom of christ in hell, that Dives would have his brothers converted? no such matter.
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Was it love to the soules of his brethren, that hee would not have them damned? no such matter neither.
Was it love to the Souls of his brothers, that he would not have them damned? no such matter neither.
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What then? Certainly it was nothing else, but a sense of his owne guilt, hee knew what evill example hee had giuen,
What then? Certainly it was nothing Else, but a sense of his own guilt, he knew what evil Exampl he had given,
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and what a counseller hee had beene to his brethren, and if they should goe on in his steps,
and what a Counsellor he had been to his brothers, and if they should go on in his steps,
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and their children follow the same steps, all this would but adde to his punishment,
and their children follow the same steps, all this would but add to his punishment,
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and torment in the great day, when soule and body shall bee joyned together, to make up the full measure of their torment.
and torment in the great day, when soul and body shall be joined together, to make up the full measure of their torment.
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For this reason, I say, it is therefore necessary that there should bee a judgement after this life, at the end of the world.
For this reason, I say, it is Therefore necessary that there should be a judgement After this life, At the end of the world.
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The second thing remaineth, and that is, why the holy Ghost expresseth Gods proceedings, by way of reckoning,
The second thing remains, and that is, why the holy Ghost Expresses God's proceedings, by Way of reckoning,
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or calling to an account? What need the Lord reckon with men, he may proceed by way of a Iudge,
or calling to an account? What need the Lord reckon with men, he may proceed by Way of a Judge,
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but he saith, come give an account of thy stewardship? I answer;
but he Says, come give an account of thy stewardship? I answer;
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There are foure things implied in this, all shewing the manner of Gods proceedings, at the day of judgement with his stewards, that it shall bee like the proceedings of a Master with his seruants in an account and reckoning.
There Are foure things implied in this, all showing the manner of God's proceedings, At the day of judgement with his Stewards, that it shall be like the proceedings of a Master with his Servants in an account and reckoning.
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then for Capernaum at the day of Iudgement. then for Capernaum At the day of Judgement.
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The first is this, that it shall bee a proceeding in particulars. God shall then proceed not by grosse sums, and in the totall;
The First is this, that it shall be a proceeding in particulars. God shall then proceed not by gross sums, and in the total;
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yee have done evill in the generall:
ye have done evil in the general:
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none will deale thus with an Accountant, but he will run over the particulars, and Account for pounds, for pence, for every thing.
none will deal thus with an Accountant, but he will run over the particulars, and Account for pounds, for pence, for every thing.
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Thus God will deale with all his stewards, when hee bringeth them to a reckoning, hee will reckon on particulars,
Thus God will deal with all his Stewards, when he brings them to a reckoning, he will reckon on particulars,
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for all things that hee hath enabled them with for his service.
for all things that he hath enabled them with for his service.
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Those that are rich men, first, how they have gotten their estates, whether they have built their houses as a moth, as Iob speakes, that is, raised their estates to the hurt of others,
Those that Are rich men, First, how they have got their estates, whither they have built their houses as a moth, as Job speaks, that is, raised their estates to the hurt of Others,
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as men doe that raise themselves by Vsurie, and oppression, and fraud, and bribery, and such like courses.
as men do that raise themselves by Usury, and oppression, and fraud, and bribery, and such like courses.
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Secondly, how they have kept their wealth, whether with the injurie of others, with-holding the goods from the owners therof, from the poore,
Secondly, how they have kept their wealth, whither with the injury of Others, withholding the goods from the owners thereof, from the poor,
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for I call them in case of want the owners of their goods, because God hath given them to his stewards for their sakes:
for I call them in case of want the owners of their goods, Because God hath given them to his Stewards for their sakes:
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therefore marke how Saint Iames expresseth it, Goe to now, yeerich men, weepe and howle,
Therefore mark how Saint James Expresses it, Go to now, yeerich men, weep and howl,
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why so? your riches are corrupted, and your garments moth-eaten, your gold and silver is cankered, &c. As if hee should say, you have beene hoarding up your treasures, you had rather bee laying of it up,why so? your riches Are corrupted, and your garments moth-eaten, your gold and silver is cankered, etc. As if he should say, you have been hoarding up your treasures, you had rather be laying of it up,
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then laying of it out, and therefore because you have not layed out your estates for the service of your master, rust is come upon your gold,
then laying of it out, and Therefore Because you have not laid out your estates for the service of your master, rust is come upon your gold,
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and the moth hath eaten into your garments, yee have heaped treasure together for the last day. and the moth hath eaten into your garments, ye have heaped treasure together for the last day.
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Thirdly, how they have spent what they have had, whether on their lusts or no;
Thirdly, how they have spent what they have had, whither on their Lustiest or no;
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Yee aske and have not (saith Saint Iames) because yee aske amisse to spend it on your lusts, so yee lay out amisse, yee spend it on your lusts. Ye ask and have not (Says Faint James) Because ye ask amiss to spend it on your Lustiest, so ye lay out amiss, ye spend it on your Lustiest.
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When men for pride in apparell, for excesse at their tables, for vaine buildings, for sinfull upholding of wickednesse,
When men for pride in apparel, for excess At their tables, for vain buildings, for sinful upholding of wickedness,
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for unnecessary, and injurious proceedings in law sutes, or in whatsoever indirect course men lay out their estates, it is a misspending of their Masters goods.
for unnecessary, and injurious proceedings in law suits, or in whatsoever indirect course men lay out their estates, it is a misspending of their Masters goods.
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And as hee that hath got his wealth unjustly, and hee that keepeth it unjustly, shall give an account, so hee that layeth it out in a confused, sinfull, profuse way shall be called to give areckoning for that.
And as he that hath god his wealth unjustly, and he that Keepeth it unjustly, shall give an account, so he that Layeth it out in a confused, sinful, profuse Way shall be called to give areckoning for that.
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And not only for matter of estate, but besides, for matter of place and authoritie.
And not only for matter of estate, but beside, for matter of place and Authority.
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Moses knew this well enough, and therefore when hee was to goe out of the world, hee first cleares all reckonings with the people of Israel:Moses knew this well enough, and Therefore when he was to go out of the world, he First clears all reckonings with the people of Israel:
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I have beene a Ruler thus long, let any man come and stand up and say, I have done him wrong:
I have been a Ruler thus long, let any man come and stand up and say, I have done him wrong:
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let every man come and cleare me this day before the Lord, that I have walked all my life time unblameably, inoffensively, promoting the glory of God,
let every man come and clear me this day before the Lord, that I have walked all my life time unblamably, inoffensively, promoting the glory of God,
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and suppressing all the evill that I could with my might:
and suppressing all the evil that I could with my might:
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this was the account that Moses made with the people of Israel before hee • … ed, that hee might lift up his head with comfort in the day of the Lord.
this was the account that Moses made with the people of Israel before he • … ed, that he might lift up his head with Comfort in the day of the Lord.
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Thus it must bee with you, yee must give an account of your places. And so for the state of your bodies. The health thou hast had:
Thus it must be with you, ye must give an account of your places. And so for the state of your bodies. The health thou hast had:
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how hast thou spent thy strength and thy health? Marke the speech of the Wise man to the young man, Rejoyce (saith hee) in the dayes of thy youth; as if hee should say:
how hast thou spent thy strength and thy health? Mark the speech of the Wise man to the young man, Rejoice (Says he) in the days of thy youth; as if he should say:
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Doe if thou wilt, doe if thou dare, but know that for all these things thou must come to judgement.
Do if thou wilt, do if thou Dare, but know that for all these things thou must come to judgement.
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Now thou hast a great deale of health, a great deale of strength, but hast thou beene the better for Gods service? hast thou imployed it for Gods glory or no?
Now thou hast a great deal of health, a great deal of strength, but hast thou been the better for God's service? hast thou employed it for God's glory or no?
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And so for the members of thy body, thou must give an account for thy imployment of those instruments. Thy tongue:
And so for the members of thy body, thou must give an account for thy employment of those Instruments. Thy tongue:
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every idle word (saith Christ) that men shall speake, they shall give an account of, at the day of judgement. every idle word (Says christ) that men shall speak, they shall give an account of, At the day of judgement.
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If for every idle word, what then for thy swearing and cursing, and lying? what for the abundance of filthy obscene,
If for every idle word, what then for thy swearing and cursing, and lying? what for the abundance of filthy obscene,
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and rotten communication that commeth out of thy mouth. Thou must give an account for thy tongue.
and rotten communication that comes out of thy Mouth. Thou must give an account for thy tongue.
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And so for every member, and for every sense, I cannot stand upon particulars.
And so for every member, and for every sense, I cannot stand upon particulars.
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Thu must give an account likewise for the gifts of • … y mind, how thou hast imployed thy wisedome and learning, and experience, &c. For all thy passions:
Thus must give an account likewise for the Gifts of • … y mind, how thou hast employed thy Wisdom and learning, and experience, etc. For all thy passion:
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hee that is angry with his brother unadvisedly, is in danger of judgement. he that is angry with his brother unadvisedly, is in danger of judgement.
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For all the dispositions, and inclinations of thy heart, for out of the heart commeth thefts and murthers, and adulteries. For all the dispositions, and inclinations of thy heart, for out of the heart comes thefts and murders, and adulteries.
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In a word, whatsoever abilitie thou hast, whereby thou mightest have beene beneficiall, and serviceable to the Church and Common-wealth, thou must give an account of it in particular unto God, hee will call thee to a reckoning of every parcell by it selfe.
In a word, whatsoever ability thou hast, whereby thou Mightest have been beneficial, and serviceable to the Church and Commonwealth, thou must give an account of it in particular unto God, he will call thee to a reckoning of every parcel by it self.
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Give me only leave now to speake in a few words unto the present occasion.
Give me only leave now to speak in a few words unto the present occasion.
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The Master (in the Gospell) that ga• … the talents to his servants, hee called them to an account for every talent hee gave them:
The Master (in the Gospel) that ga• … the Talents to his Servants, he called them to an account for every talon he gave them:
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so there must bee a particular enumeration to God of all those severall abilities where with hee hath fitted thee for his service,
so there must be a particular enumeration to God of all those several abilities where with he hath fitted thee for his service,
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how thou hast behaved thy selfe in matter of health, and strength, and time, in thy sen• … es, in the members of thy body, how with thy mind,
how thou hast behaved thy self in matter of health, and strength, and time, in thy sen• … es, in the members of thy body, how with thy mind,
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how with the dispositions of thy soule, how in all the gifts and endowments hee hath intrusted thee with,
how with the dispositions of thy soul, how in all the Gifts and endowments he hath Entrusted thee with,
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for the service of the Church and Common-wealth.
for the service of the Church and Commonwealth.
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Secondly, it is called a reckoning, because in this reckoning, God will goe by a method, keepe an order, such an order as men doe in reckoning with their accomptants, every thing hath his due place:
Secondly, it is called a reckoning, Because in this reckoning, God will go by a method, keep an order, such an order as men do in reckoning with their accomptants, every thing hath his due place:
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God will proceed to give every one in the day of judgement his due place;
God will proceed to give every one in the day of judgement his due place;
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and yee shall find then, many sinnes that yee have accounted the lightest of all, will bee the most heaviest, and grievous at that day.
and ye shall find then, many Sins that ye have accounted the Lightest of all, will be the most Heaviest, and grievous At that day.
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I will set thy sinnes in order before thee, saith God in Psal. 50. Hee had reckoned them up confusedly here, these things thou hast done, but, I will set them in order before thee. I will Set thy Sins in order before thee, Says God in Psalm 50. He had reckoned them up confusedly Here, these things thou hast done, but, I will Set them in order before thee.
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God will observe such an order, as every thing shall have its due place, its due head.
God will observe such an order, as every thing shall have its due place, its due head.
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In the first place shall be that Apostacie, whereof all Adams posteritie are guiltie.
In the First place shall be that Apostasy, whereof all Adams posterity Are guilty.
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This David saw, and therefore when hee judged himselfe, hee judged himselfe as one borne in sinne.
This David saw, and Therefore when he judged himself, he judged himself as one born in sin.
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I was borne in sinne, and in sinne hath my mother conceived mee. I was born in sin, and in sin hath my mother conceived me.
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In the next place shall bee that concupiscence, that deprava• … n of nature, from whence all actuall sinnes proceed. In the next place shall be that concupiscence, that deprava• … n of nature, from whence all actual Sins proceed.
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This Saint Paul knew, and therefore hee bewaileth it as the originall, and root of all other actuall sinnes, Rom. 7. God will begin first with the sins of the heart,
This Saint Paul knew, and Therefore he bewaileth it as the original, and root of all other actual Sins, Rom. 7. God will begin First with the Sins of the heart,
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because thence commeth all the outward actions of the whole man. Then all the outward actions.
Because thence comes all the outward actions of the Whole man. Then all the outward actions.
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Hee will begin first with those against the first Table, Atheisme, infidelitie, prophanenesse, contempt of God,
He will begin First with those against the First Table, Atheism, infidelity, profaneness, contempt of God,
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and his service, neglect of his glory, and the opportunities hee hath given us.
and his service, neglect of his glory, and the opportunities he hath given us.
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And • … hen the Law and the Gospell come together, hee will proceed more severely,
And • … hen the Law and the Gospel come together, he will proceed more severely,
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for the sinnes against the Gospell, then the Law.
for the Sins against the Gospel, then the Law.
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That is the reason that our Saviour telleth us, that it shall bee easier for Sodome and Gomorah,
That is the reason that our Saviour Telleth us, that it shall be Easier for Sodom and Gomorrah,
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Why so? Sodome and Gomorah had the Law, but Capernaum had the Law and the Gospell too:
Why so? Sodom and Gomorrah had the Law, but Capernaum had the Law and the Gospel too:
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And (saith the Apostle Heb, 10.) If they that obeyed not Moses Law died, of how much sorer judgement shall they bee guiltie of, that disobey the Gospel of Christ, the law of faith? Thus God will proceed.
And (Says the Apostle Hebrew, 10.) If they that obeyed not Moses Law died, of how much Sorer judgement shall they be guilty of, that disobey the Gospel of christ, the law of faith? Thus God will proceed.
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And therefore, when yee would exercise repentance, follow Gods order, mourne more for impenitencie, and infidelitie, then for other things.
And Therefore, when ye would exercise Repentance, follow God's order, mourn more for impenitency, and infidelity, then for other things.
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Bee more humbled for sinnes against the first Table, for prophannesse, for Atheisme, and neglect of God,
be more humbled for Sins against the First Table, for profaneness, for Atheism, and neglect of God,
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then for sinnes against the • … econd, though these must bee lamented, and repented of too.
then for Sins against the • … econd, though these must be lamented, and repented of too.
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Againe, be more in lamenting the inward sinfull disposition of thy heart, then thy outward sinfull actions:
Again, be more in lamenting the inward sinful disposition of thy heart, then thy outward sinful actions:
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and forget not the originall root of all, which we brought with us into the world.
and forget not the original root of all, which we brought with us into the world.
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I say, marke Gods method, and his order:
I say, mark God's method, and his order:
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that which hee takes most notice of at the day of Iudgement, lay that to thy thoughts,
that which he Takes most notice of At the day of Judgement, lay that to thy thoughts,
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and take greatest notice of it now.
and take greatest notice of it now.
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It is a grievous thing for a man to be borne in sinne, but to adde actuall sinnes to that, it is more grievous.
It is a grievous thing for a man to be born in sin, but to add actual Sins to that, it is more grievous.
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For a man to sinne in thought, and in heart is grievous, but to adde actuall sinnes to those, it is more grievous.
For a man to sin in Thought, and in heart is grievous, but to add actual Sins to those, it is more grievous.
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It is a grievous thing for a man to sin against righteousnesse, to deale unjustly with men,
It is a grievous thing for a man to sin against righteousness, to deal unjustly with men,
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but to deale unrighteously with God in point of his worship, is more grievous.
but to deal unrighteously with God in point of his worship, is more grievous.
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It is a grievous sinne for a man to disobey the law of God, but to disobey the law of faith, to delay repentance, to deferre turning unto God, is far more grievous.
It is a grievous sin for a man to disobey the law of God, but to disobey the law of faith, to Delay Repentance, to defer turning unto God, is Far more grievous.
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Thus we should marke Gods order, that hee will observe, when he bringeth us to a reckoning.
Thus we should mark God's order, that he will observe, when he brings us to a reckoning.
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Thirdly, It is called a reckoning, because God will proceed with men at that day (as Masters with their servants) by writings, by bookes.
Thirdly, It is called a reckoning, Because God will proceed with men At that day (as Masters with their Servants) by writings, by books.
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In the tenth of Daniel, the booke was opened, and in the 20. Revel. there is mention made of bookes that should bee opened.
In the tenth of daniel, the book was opened, and in the 20. Revel. there is mention made of books that should be opened.
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God will proceed with all his stewards, upon bookes that shall be opened.
God will proceed with all his Stewards, upon books that shall be opened.
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The bookes are either the booke of the Law, that shewes what wee should have done:
The books Are either the book of the Law, that shows what we should have done:
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The words that I speake (saith Christ) the same shall judge you at the last day. The words that I speak (Says christ) the same shall judge you At the last day.
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And there is one that judgeth you, even Moses that is read daily.
And there is one that Judgeth you, even Moses that is read daily.
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None of us liveth to himselfe, and no man dieth to himselfe. None of us lives to himself, and no man Dieth to himself.
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God will put the memories of men to the taske, as Abraham did Dives, Sonne remember that thou in thy life time hadest thy pleasure.
God will put the memories of men to the task, as Abraham did Dives, Son Remember that thou in thy life time Hadst thy pleasure.
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So, remember that thou in thy life time haddest riches, but how didst thou imploy them? remember that thou hadest Authoritie,
So, Remember that thou in thy life time Hadst riches, but how didst thou employ them? Remember that thou Hadst authority,
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and office, and place in the Church or Common-wealth, but what service didest thou doe to God? remember that thou haddest wisedome,
and office, and place in the Church or Commonwealth, but what service didst thou doe to God? Remember that thou Hadst Wisdom,
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and learning, and knowledge, but what good had the Church or Common-wealth by it? God I say, will put every mans memorie to the taske, what opportunities are lost carelesly;
and learning, and knowledge, but what good had the Church or Commonwealth by it? God I say, will put every men memory to the task, what opportunities Are lost carelessly;
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nay, what opportunities he avoided wilfully, when hee might have done God better service, yet lest he should bee disadvantaged in his by-respects in the world hee bauked them: remember this.
nay, what opportunities he avoided wilfully, when he might have done God better service, yet lest he should be disadvantaged in his by-respects in the world he balked them: Remember this.
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The sinnes of Iudah (saith God) are written with a penne of Iron, The Sins of Iudah (Says God) Are written with a pen of Iron,
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and with the point of a Diamond, they are graven upon the table of their hearts. God hath the sinnes of men graven on the table of their hearts. and with the point of a Diamond, they Are graved upon the table of their hearts. God hath the Sins of men graved on the table of their hearts.
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Little doest thou that art an old man, thinke of a thousand things, that God will bring against thee, that were done in thy youth.
Little dost thou that art an old man, think of a thousand things, that God will bring against thee, that were done in thy youth.
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Io• … little thought till the day of his affliction, when God made him possesse the sinnes of his youth, that there was such abundance of guilt against him as there was.Io• … little Thought till the day of his affliction, when God made him possess the Sins of his youth, that there was such abundance of guilt against him as there was.
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God will remember that, that thou hast forgot;
God will Remember that, that thou hast forgotten;
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God will proceed by bookes, and this will cleare Gods justice in his proceedings, and make every thing appeare righteous in the sight of men and Angels,
God will proceed by books, and this will clear God's Justice in his proceedings, and make every thing appear righteous in the sighed of men and Angels,
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because every mans conscience shall testifie against himselfe, and therefore the mouth of all ungodly men shall be stopped at the day of the Lord, they shall have nothing to say for themselves,
Because every men conscience shall testify against himself, and Therefore the Mouth of all ungodly men shall be stopped At the day of the Lord, they shall have nothing to say for themselves,
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why justice should not proceed against them. Here (will God say) I find so much given to usurie; so much gotten by usurie; so much spent in vaine;
why Justice should not proceed against them. Here (will God say) I find so much given to Usury; so much got by Usury; so much spent in vain;
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so much kept injuriously from the furtherance of Gods worship, and planting the gospell where it was wanting;
so much kept injuriously from the furtherance of God's worship, and planting the gospel where it was wanting;
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so much kept from benefitting the Church and Common-wealth, in publike, in private; so much from helping the poore:
so much kept from benefiting the Church and Commonwealth, in public, in private; so much from helping the poor:
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here I find it, how comes it here? was it not written with thy owne hand? was it not thy selfe that made this impression upon thy conscience by thy owne guilt? What wilt thou say for thy selfe? hath any one accused thee wrongfully? hath any one wrote it by mistake? No, all is done with thy owne hand,
Here I find it, how comes it Here? was it not written with thy own hand? was it not thy self that made this impression upon thy conscience by thy own guilt? What wilt thou say for thy self? hath any one accused thee wrongfully? hath any one wrote it by mistake? No, all is done with thy own hand,
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and you cannot deny your owne hand writing, when it is brought to your face.
and you cannot deny your own hand writing, when it is brought to your face.
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Hath any one had the keeping of this booke of thy conscience? hast thou not alwayes had it in thy owne possession? what canst thou alledge for thy selfe?
Hath any one had the keeping of this book of thy conscience? hast thou not always had it in thy own possession? what Canst thou allege for thy self?
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I know (beloved) and it is true, that there are many other waies whereby ungodly men shall be accused at the last day:
I know (Beloved) and it is true, that there Are many other ways whereby ungodly men shall be accused At the last day:
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God himselfe shall accuse thee, and bee a swift witnesse against thee, the Saints shall accuse thee, wicked men shall accuse thee, the divels shall accuse thee:
God himself shall accuse thee, and be a swift witness against thee, the Saints shall accuse thee, wicked men shall accuse thee, the Devils shall accuse thee:
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but the maine proceeding, and that that shall cleare Gods justice, and stop the mouthes of all ungodly men is this, that the accusation is by their owne hand-writing, their owne booke shall accuse them, that they have wasted their Lords goods and mis-spent them.
but the main proceeding, and that that shall clear God's Justice, and stop the mouths of all ungodly men is this, that the accusation is by their own handwriting, their own book shall accuse them, that they have wasted their lords goods and misspent them.
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The fourth and last thing wherein this proceeding at the last day, shall be like a reckoning is this.
The fourth and last thing wherein this proceeding At the last day, shall be like a reckoning is this.
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That there shall an account be made in measure, and proportion to the trust committed to men.
That there shall an account be made in measure, and proportion to the trust committed to men.
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The Master when hee reckoneth with his servant, he calleth him to account, not for some lesser summes,
The Master when he Reckoneth with his servant, he calls him to account, not for Some lesser sums,
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or for some one or two things, but for all that he hath intrusted him with,
or for Some one or two things, but for all that he hath Entrusted him with,
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and if one servant have more then another, his account shall be greater then anothers, according to the greatnesse of that that is committed to him,
and if one servant have more then Another, his account shall be greater then another's, according to the greatness of that that is committed to him,
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so shall the largenesse of his reckoning be, to whom much is given, of them much is expected, and to whom little, little is expected,
so shall the largeness of his reckoning be, to whom much is given, of them much is expected, and to whom little, little is expected,
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but of every one something is expected, because every one is a Steward. The reckoning, I say, it shall bee according to the difference of gifts and endowments, wherewith wee are intrusted.
but of every one something is expected, Because every one is a Steward. The reckoning, I say, it shall be according to the difference of Gifts and endowments, wherewith we Are Entrusted.
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When the Master in the Gospell, called his servants to an account for the Talents, wee see he that had ten Talents, made account for ten,
When the Master in the Gospel, called his Servants to an account for the Talents, we see he that had ten Talents, made account for ten,
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and he that had five, for five, and he that had one, was called to an account,
and he that had five, for five, and he that had one, was called to an account,
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but for one, every one for so much as hee had received. Hee that hath received bodily abilities of health, and strength shall account for that:
but for one, every one for so much as he had received. He that hath received bodily abilities of health, and strength shall account for that:
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Hee that hath had wealth, and an estate in the world, shall make an account further for that.
He that hath had wealth, and an estate in the world, shall make an account further for that.
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Hee that hath had all these, and authoritie and place, wherein he had power to doe right,
He that hath had all these, and Authority and place, wherein he had power to do right,
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and to glorifie God amongst men, he must make an account for so much the more.
and to Glorify God among men, he must make an account for so much the more.
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Alas beloved, if men consider, that the more wealth, they heape up, and the more places of authority,
Alas Beloved, if men Consider, that the more wealth, they heap up, and the more places of Authority,
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and preferments, they have in the world, their accounts shall bee greater at the day of the Lord, certainly it would make them more sober,
and preferments, they have in the world, their accounts shall be greater At the day of the Lord, Certainly it would make them more Sobrium,
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and walke more humbly, and watchfully, it would make them so much the more industrious, to improve their talents, to the best advantage of their Lord that intrusted them with them.
and walk more humbly, and watchfully, it would make them so much the more Industria, to improve their Talents, to the best advantage of their Lord that Entrusted them with them.
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So much for the opening of the point. I will conclude briefly with a few usesof it.
So much for the opening of the point. I will conclude briefly with a few usesof it.
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Yee see (Beloved) not onely that all are Gods stewards, but that all Gods stewards shall be brought to a reckoning, brought to it in this life, and in another.
Ye see (beloved) not only that all Are God's Stewards, but that all God's Stewards shall be brought to a reckoning, brought to it in this life, and in Another.
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Yee see why it is called a reckoning, why God will proceed with men in this manner.
Ye see why it is called a reckoning, why God will proceed with men in this manner.
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The first Vse then shall be for confutation of those Atheists, that put far• … e from them the feare of the day of Iudgement.
The First Use then shall be for confutation of those Atheists, that put far• … e from them the Fear of the day of Judgement.
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Is it possible that there should be a generation in the world, that should doubt of the Iudgement to come? Nay, shall wee goe further and come neerer, not onely in the world,
Is it possible that there should be a generation in the world, that should doubt of the Judgement to come? Nay, shall we go further and come nearer, not only in the world,
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but in the Church, that there should be such as doubt of that time and day? By that that is done daily, it appeares that there be many at this day in the Church, that doubt of a Iudgement day.
but in the Church, that there should be such as doubt of that time and day? By that that is done daily, it appears that there be many At this day in the Church, that doubt of a Judgement day.
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First, doe but trie mens courses.
First, do but try men's courses.
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What sinnes doe they most feare, and most avoide? by that yee shall know what Iudgement they feare, and what they feare not.
What Sins do they most Fear, and most avoid? by that ye shall know what Judgement they Fear, and what they Fear not.
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They feare only such sinnes as in the course of justice, men and their lawes take hold of:
They Fear only such Sins as in the course of Justice, men and their laws take hold of:
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such as are only a breach of the second table. Men will not be injurious to men, lest men proceed in mans justice against them.
such as Are only a breach of the second table. Men will not be injurious to men, lest men proceed in men Justice against them.
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But how commeth it to passe that there is so little regard of God? of reverence of his name? of setting up his worship in their houses,
But how comes it to pass that there is so little regard of God? of Reverence of his name? of setting up his worship in their houses,
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and in their hearts? Certainly you doe not thinke that God will be as exact in his judgement, in matters that concerne his own honour immediately,
and in their hearts? Certainly you do not think that God will be as exact in his judgement, in matters that concern his own honour immediately,
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as any man will be in cases that are brought before him.
as any man will be in cases that Are brought before him.
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Againe, doe not men feare those outward actions which expose them to the censure of men on earth,
Again, do not men Fear those outward actions which expose them to the censure of men on earth,
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and unto punishment here ▪ But in the meane time they feare not evill affections, and the motions of sinne in their owne hearts.
and unto punishment Here ▪ But in the mean time they Fear not evil affections, and the motions of sin in their own hearts.
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A man would not bee tooke with open theft, yet neverthelesse hee useth fraud, when men cannot discerne it.
A man would not be took with open theft, yet nevertheless he uses fraud, when men cannot discern it.
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A man would not be tooke with murther, yet neverthelesse he is full of malice,
A man would not be took with murder, yet nevertheless he is full of malice,
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and envie, and repining, Why is this, but because men acknowledge not a judgement to come? They feare not the judgement of God, wherein he will bring the breaches of the first Table to an account,
and envy, and repining, Why is this, but Because men acknowledge not a judgement to come? They Fear not the judgement of God, wherein he will bring the Breaches of the First Table to an account,
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as well as those of the second, and the secret thoughts, and sinnes of the heart, to a reckoning, as well as outward actions.
as well as those of the second, and the secret thoughts, and Sins of the heart, to a reckoning, as well as outward actions.
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Such mockers there were in the time of Saint Peter, against whom he speakes in his second Epistle, and third chapter.
Such mockers there were in the time of Saint Peter, against whom he speaks in his second Epistle, and third chapter.
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Wee will a little observe the method of the Apostle, that we may see how he discovereth them.
we will a little observe the method of the Apostle, that we may see how he Discovereth them.
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Say the mockers, there shall bee no Iudgement. There shall, saith the Apostle.
Say the mockers, there shall be no Judgement. There shall, Says the Apostle.
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How can that bee? Have not all things continued as they were, since the beginning of the Creation for so many thousand yeares? And why should we thinke that there should come any alteration after, more then before? Yee are deceived (saith he) all things have not continued alike, the world was drowned by water.
How can that be? Have not all things continued as they were, since the beginning of the Creation for so many thousand Years? And why should we think that there should come any alteration After, more then before? Ye Are deceived (Says he) all things have not continued alike, the world was drowned by water.
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But if they doe continue, it is by the word of God, and that Word that gave a beeing to them, that Word will put an end to them, God can as easily by his word destroy all things,
But if they do continue, it is by the word of God, and that Word that gave a being to them, that Word will put an end to them, God can as Easily by his word destroy all things,
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as by his Word hee made all things.
as by his Word he made all things.
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But some will say, by what instrument will he destroy the world? By fire. How can that be,
But Some will say, by what Instrument will he destroy the world? By fire. How can that be,
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for that is one of the maine parts, the maine matter whereof things were made,
for that is one of the main parts, the main matter whereof things were made,
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and shall that be the destruction of that whereof it is made? Yes (saith the Apostle) All things were made by water too,
and shall that be the destruction of that whereof it is made? Yes (Says the Apostle) All things were made by water too,
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and yet they were destroyed by water, and why not then by fire? But God deferreth the promise of his comming? What of that? He putteth it not quite off,
and yet they were destroyed by water, and why not then by fire? But God deferreth the promise of his coming? What of that? He putteth it not quite off,
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though he deferre, yet it is not long with God, for there is no time long to him that is eternall:
though he defer, yet it is not long with God, for there is no time long to him that is Eternal:
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and in that he deferreth, it is that some men may be brought to salvation, and others made inexcusable.
and in that he deferreth, it is that Some men may be brought to salvation, and Others made inexcusable.
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Thus the Apostle takes off all objections of the Atheists of the world, and sheweth that there shall be a day of Iudgement. Secondly, it serveth for instruction.
Thus the Apostle Takes off all objections of the Atheists of the world, and shows that there shall be a day of Judgement. Secondly, it serves for instruction.
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If there shall be such a Iudgement to come, if God will have such a time of reckoning with all his stewards in the world.
If there shall be such a Judgement to come, if God will have such a time of reckoning with all his Stewards in the world.
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Then it teacheth us first, not to busie our selves in judging one another, why? because there shall a time come of Gods Iudgement.
Then it Teaches us First, not to busy our selves in judging one Another, why? Because there shall a time come of God's Judgement.
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Who art thou (saith the Apostle) that judgest thy brother? wee shall all stand before the judgement seate of Christ. Asif he should say; Who art thou (Says the Apostle) that Judges thy brother? we shall all stand before the judgement seat of christ. Asif he should say;
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If thou hast been in pleasures, whether they were lawfull, and if they were, whether they were lawfully used.
If thou hast been in pleasures, whither they were lawful, and if they were, whither they were lawfully used.
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Thus must every man reckon with his owne heart;
Thus must every man reckon with his own heart;
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What a bold part? what a presumptuous part is this, that thou shouldst judge thy brother? Dost thou not know that there is one that shall judge him and thee? is it fit that he that is a prisoner at the Barre should come and leape up into the place of the Iudge,
What a bold part? what a presumptuous part is this, that thou Shouldst judge thy brother? Dost thou not know that there is one that shall judge him and thee? is it fit that he that is a prisoner At the Bar should come and leap up into the place of the Judge,
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and sit in his seat? Yee are all fellow prisoners together, and yee must all stand before the judgement seat of Christ.
and fit in his seat? Ye Are all fellow Prisoners together, and ye must all stand before the judgement seat of christ.
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So in another place the same Apostle, when hee would take men off from judging, saith hee; Iudge nothing before the time:
So in Another place the same Apostle, when he would take men off from judging, Says he; Judge nothing before the time:
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Why? for the Lord will come, who both will bring to light, the hidden things of darknesse, Why? for the Lord will come, who both will bring to Light, the hidden things of darkness,
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and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts, and then shall every man have praise of God. As if hee should say;and will make manifest the Counsels of the hearts, and then shall every man have praise of God. As if he should say;
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Thou art not able to judge aright, it may bee that man that thou dispraisest at that day, may find praise with God. Secondly.
Thou art not able to judge aright, it may be that man that thou dispraisest At that day, may find praise with God. Secondly.
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Turne the judgement on thy owne heart, bee more in judging of thy selfe, that thou mayest not bee judged of the Lord.
Turn the judgement on thy own heart, be more in judging of thy self, that thou Mayest not be judged of the Lord.
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Will God call thee to a reckoning? then begin to call thy selfe to a reckoning first.
Will God call thee to a reckoning? then begin to call thy self to a reckoning First.
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How shall that bee done?
How shall that be done?
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There is a double reckoning that every man must undergoe, that will avoid this reckoning with God.
There is a double reckoning that every man must undergo, that will avoid this reckoning with God.
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First, hee must reckon with his owne heart. Secondly, with others. First with his owne heart. First, he must reckon with his own heart. Secondly, with Others. First with his own heart.
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Every man must take all the advantages, and opportunities that God hath given, to reckon with himselfe.
Every man must take all the advantages, and opportunities that God hath given, to reckon with himself.
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Doth God awaken thy conscience by the preaching of his word? Descend into thy owne heart;
Does God awaken thy conscience by the preaching of his word? Descend into thy own heart;
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It is that that the Lord lookes for, that a man should say, What have I done? Doth God smite thee with someafflictions,
It is that that the Lord looks for, that a man should say, What have I done? Does God smite thee with someafflictions,
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if with losses? reckon with thy selfe how thou hast gained thy wealth:
if with losses? reckon with thy self how thou hast gained thy wealth:
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If with disgraces, reckon with thy selfe about thy pride, and ambition, and vanitie of thy heart.
If with disgraces, reckon with thy self about thy pride, and ambition, and vanity of thy heart.
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If God smite thy body with sicknesse:
If God smite thy body with sickness:
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reckon with thy selfe about the imployment of thy health, and the well usage of the times and seasons of grace.
reckon with thy self about the employment of thy health, and the well usage of the times and seasons of grace.
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Every evening call thy selfe to an account;
Every evening call thy self to an account;
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What have I done this day? where have I beene? In what company? how have I carried my selfe there? what good have I done? what good have I received? In the matters of thy calling, reckon with thy selfe, with what heart thou hast followed it, with what care to conforme thy selfe to Gods word, the rule of righteousnesse.
What have I done this day? where have I been? In what company? how have I carried my self there? what good have I done? what good have I received? In the matters of thy calling, reckon with thy self, with what heart thou hast followed it, with what care to conform thy self to God's word, the Rule of righteousness.
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and if then when the bookes are opened, it be found that your reckonings are even,
and if then when the books Are opened, it be found that your reckonings Are even,
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as the Church in Lament. 3. 39. Wherefore is the living man sorrowfull? Man suffereth for his sinne, let us search our wayes,
as the Church in Lament. 3. 39. Wherefore is the living man sorrowful? Man suffers for his sin, let us search our ways,
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and turne againe to the Lord. There are many that thinke to out-face God, and men, in their sinnes:and turn again to the Lord. There Are many that think to outface God, and men, in their Sins:
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but know this who-ever thou art, that if thou forbeare to reckon with thy owne heart, God will assuredly reckon with thee, thou must reckon here,
but know this whoever thou art, that if thou forbear to reckon with thy own heart, God will assuredly reckon with thee, thou must reckon Here,
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or hereafter, with thy selfe, or with God:
or hereafter, with thy self, or with God:
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therefore saith David Psal. 4. Commune with your owne hearts upon your beds; that is, bee sure to take time from your sleepe, rather then to neglect this businesse of reckoning with your owne hearts. Secondly, Reckon with others too.
Therefore Says David Psalm 4. Commune with your own hearts upon your Beds; that is, be sure to take time from your sleep, rather then to neglect this business of reckoning with your own hearts. Secondly, Reckon with Others too.
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Let that man that is in authoritie, a Magistrate, so carry himselfe in his imployments, that he may reckon with the people,
Let that man that is in Authority, a Magistrate, so carry himself in his employments, that he may reckon with the people,
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and give an account to them if need be, as Samuel did, Whose oxe have I taken? or whose asse have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? The Lord (saith hee) is a witnesse that yee have not found any thing in my hand.
and give an account to them if need be, as Samuel did, Whose ox have I taken? or whose Ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? The Lord (Says he) is a witness that ye have not found any thing in my hand.
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And not only so, but that they may bee able to witnesse, that they have beene great instruments of Gods glory,
And not only so, but that they may be able to witness, that they have been great Instruments of God's glory,
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and of the good of others.
and of the good of Others.
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Let Ministers reckon with the people committed to their charge, as Paul did, when hee tooke his leave of the Ephesians,
Let Ministers reckon with the people committed to their charge, as Paul did, when he took his leave of the Ephesians,
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and was to goe up to Ierusalem; I take you to record this day (saith he) that I am pure from the bloud of all men,
and was to go up to Ierusalem; I take you to record this day (Says he) that I am pure from the blood of all men,
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for I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsell of God, and I have kept backe nothing that was profitable unto you,
for I have not shunned to declare to you the Whole counsel of God, and I have kept back nothing that was profitable unto you,
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but have shewed you, and taught you publikely, and from house to house. And because I know that after my departure, there will somewhat remaine to be done,but have showed you, and taught you publicly, and from house to house. And Because I know that After my departure, there will somewhat remain to be done,
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for Grievous wolves will enter in, not sparing the flocke, therefore I will be carefull that there be a succession of faithfull Ministers after me,
for Grievous wolves will enter in, not sparing the flock, Therefore I will be careful that there be a succession of faithful Ministers After me,
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and therefore I give charge to the rest that follow, that they take heed to themselves,
and Therefore I give charge to the rest that follow, that they take heed to themselves,
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and to the flocke over which the holy Ghost hath made them overseers, to feed the Church of God, which hee hath purchased with his owne bloud. and to the flock over which the holy Ghost hath made them Overseers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
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Let Masters, reckon with their Families, their servants and children, whether they have done their dutie as faithfull Masters, not only in furthering the service of God,
Let Masters, reckon with their Families, their Servants and children, whither they have done their duty as faithful Masters, not only in furthering the service of God,
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but also in furthering of them by instruction, and example to all good.
but also in furthering of them by instruction, and Exampl to all good.
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Let those that are in a way of traffique, learne to reckon with those that they deale withall.
Let those that Are in a Way of traffic, Learn to reckon with those that they deal withal.
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If thou hast wronged any by unjust gaine, thou must reckon with him by restitution: there is nothing that thou hast gotten unjustly, for which thou dost not reckon now,
If thou hast wronged any by unjust gain, thou must reckon with him by restitution: there is nothing that thou hast got unjustly, for which thou dost not reckon now,
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but (as Saint Iames saith) at that day shall eat thy flesh as it were fire.
but (as Saint James Says) At that day shall eat thy Flesh as it were fire.
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Therefore Zacheus, when salvation was brought to his house, If I have done unjustly, and wronged any, I restore it.
Therefore Zacchaeus, when salvation was brought to his house, If I have done unjustly, and wronged any, I restore it.
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Doubtlesse there are many men that cloathe themselves in Sattin and Velvet, and abound in all varietie and bravery, that would now be houselesse and monilesse,
Doubtless there Are many men that cloth themselves in Satin and Velvet, and abound in all variety and bravery, that would now be houseless and monilesse,
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and apparellesse, it may bee, if they should make restitution of their unjust gaine. Well, doe it, as yee love your owne soules:
and apparellesse, it may be, if they should make restitution of their unjust gain. Well, do it, as ye love your own Souls:
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you shall reckon as you are Gods stewards with him, how you have come by every penny that you have in the world,
you shall reckon as you Are God's Stewards with him, how you have come by every penny that you have in the world,
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and therefore goe about it now.
and Therefore go about it now.
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Reckon with others also for workes of mercie, what thou hast beene wanting in to thy breth• … en:
Reckon with Others also for works of mercy, what thou hast been wanting in to thy breth• … en:
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thou hast lived thus long in a plentifull estate, what hast thou done with thy estate? Iesephus reckons up three severall tenths that were expected,
thou hast lived thus long in a plentiful estate, what hast thou done with thy estate? Iesephus reckons up three several tenths that were expected,
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and exacted of the Iewes. Wouldest thou bee lesse liberall now in the time of the Gospell,
and exacted of the Iewes. Wouldst thou be less liberal now in the time of the Gospel,
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then they were under the Law? Is God lesse mercifull? or hath he lesse interest in thy estate? Thou hast so many thousands, What hast thou done out of this to releeve the poore? or to set up those in a course of traffique,
then they were under the Law? Is God less merciful? or hath he less Interest in thy estate? Thou hast so many thousands, What hast thou done out of this to relieve the poor? or to Set up those in a course of traffic,
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and trade, that want a stocke.
and trade, that want a stock.
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Beloved you cannot (if you looke about you) want objects of mercy, and meanes to further your reckoning at the day of the Lord.
beloved you cannot (if you look about you) want objects of mercy, and means to further your reckoning At the day of the Lord.
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And if you would bee faithfull stewards to God say thus:
And if you would be faithful Stewards to God say thus:
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I have beene thus much behind-hand in paying the due I owe to the poore, to the Church, &c. I will pay it while I live,
I have been thus much behindhand in paying the due I owe to the poor, to the Church, etc. I will pay it while I live,
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and if that bee not enough, when I die I will pay it. But I hasten.
and if that be not enough, when I die I will pay it. But I hasten.
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That is the second thing, Let every man reckon thus with his owne heart.
That is the second thing, Let every man reckon thus with his own heart.
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The third thing is, the daily exercise of repentance upon the sight of your former evils:
The third thing is, the daily exercise of Repentance upon the sighed of your former evils:
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God now (saith the Apostle) calleth all men every where to repentance, because hee hath appointed a day, in which hee will judge the world in righteousnesse. God now (Says the Apostle) calls all men every where to Repentance, Because he hath appointed a day, in which he will judge the world in righteousness.
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Let this then stirre us up to repentance. God expects that men should judge themselves now.
Let this then stir us up to Repentance. God expects that men should judge themselves now.
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Fourthly, If you would stand at that great day of Iudgement, when there shall bee such an exact reckoning.
Fourthly, If you would stand At that great day of Judgement, when there shall be such an exact reckoning.
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Interest now your selves in Christ.
Interest now your selves in christ.
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There is no way to escape the judgement to come, but by making peace with the Iudge now.
There is no Way to escape the judgement to come, but by making peace with the Judge now.
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There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus. There is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus.
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This was prefigured in the Mercie-seate, that was to bee compassed about with the wings of the Cherubins, all covering the two tables of the Testament, one Cherubin to looke toward another:
This was prefigured in the Mercy-seat, that was to be compassed about with the wings of the Cherubim, all covering the two tables of the Testament, one Cherubin to look towards Another:
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shewing us thus much, that there is no covering of ovr transgressions committed against the commandements of God, the tables of the Testimonie,
showing us thus much, that there is no covering of our transgressions committed against the Commandments of God, the tables of the Testimony,
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but by the great Mercie-seate the Lord Iesus Christ, upon whom the Fathers of the times before Christ,
but by the great Mercy-seat the Lord Iesus christ, upon whom the Father's of the times before christ,
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and Beleevers since looke, expecting the covering of the guilt of their sinnes from the wrath of God by no other meanes,
and Believers since look, expecting the covering of the guilt of their Sins from the wrath of God by no other means,
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but by this propitiatorie or Mercie-seate, that covereth the Arke of the Testimonie.
but by this propitiatory or Mercy-seat, that Covereth the Ark of the Testimony.
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Lastly, it serveth also for instruction in another point, that is, To teach us to lead a holy conversation, This use the Apostle Peter made of the Doctrine of the day of Iudgement, Seeing (saith he) that wee looke for these things, what manner of persons ought wee to bee in all holy conversation and godlinesse? Alas (beloved) little doe you know whether this be the last Sermon that many of you may heare,
Lastly, it serves also for instruction in Another point, that is, To teach us to led a holy Conversation, This use the Apostle Peter made of the Doctrine of the day of Judgement, Seeing (Says he) that we look for these things, what manner of Persons ought we to be in all holy Conversation and godliness? Alas (Beloved) little doe you know whither this be the last Sermon that many of you may hear,
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whether this be the last day wherein God will ever call upon you to repent, and amend your lives.
whither this be the last day wherein God will ever call upon you to Repent, and amend your lives.
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There shall be a fearfull dissolution, and destruction of all things that you see. There shall be a naked appearance made before the Iudge at that day of reckoning:
There shall be a fearful dissolution, and destruction of all things that you see. There shall be a naked appearance made before the Judge At that day of reckoning:
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let every man therefore say within himselfe, How shall I stand at that time, at that Iudgement? All our care should bee that of the Apostle Pauls, Whether wee be absent from the body,
let every man Therefore say within himself, How shall I stand At that time, At that Judgement? All our care should be that of the Apostle Paul's, Whither we be absent from the body,
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or present in the body, wee labour that wee may bee accepted of the Lord: or present in the body, we labour that we may be accepted of the Lord:
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Whether wee live a day longer, or die this day before the morrow, that wee may bee found acceptable before the Lord. Whither we live a day longer, or die this day before the morrow, that we may be found acceptable before the Lord.
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And for this cause (saith hee in another place) because there shall bee a resurrection from the dead, both of the just and unjust, I exercise my selfe to have alwayes a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.
And for this cause (Says he in Another place) Because there shall be a resurrection from the dead, both of the just and unjust, I exercise my self to have always a conscience void of offence towards God, and towards men.
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Looke to it in your places, and in your hearts, that you may have a good conscience, void of offence toward God and men:
Look to it in your places, and in your hearts, that you may have a good conscience, void of offence towards God and men:
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for the time shall come, that nothing in the world shall stand you in stead, but a good conscience:
for the time shall come, that nothing in the world shall stand you in stead, but a good conscience:
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and the accounts cleare, betweene you and your Master, by obedience and repentance, by workes and by faith, happie shall that servant bee, whom his Master at that day shall find so doing.
and the accounts clear, between you and your Master, by Obedience and Repentance, by works and by faith, happy shall that servant be, whom his Master At that day shall find so doing.
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The last Vse, is a use of comfort to all the servants of God.
The last Use, is a use of Comfort to all the Servants of God.
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Let them quietly, and cheerefully, suffer that portion of miserie, and affliction that the Lord dealeth out unto them. Let them quietly, and cheerfully, suffer that portion of misery, and affliction that the Lord deals out unto them.
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Let them not grudge at the prosperity of ungodly men, or at the varietie of changes, that themselves are exposed unto;
Let them not grudge At the Prosperity of ungodly men, or At the variety of changes, that themselves Are exposed unto;
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because there is a day of reckoning, and account, when all things shall bee made even.
Because there is a day of reckoning, and account, when all things shall be made even.
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The Apostle Saint Iames exhorteth Christians to patience upon this very ground, because the day of the Lord draweth nigh.
The Apostle Saint James exhorteth Christians to patience upon this very ground, Because the day of the Lord draws High.
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If therefore you see wicked men prosper, and bring their enterprises to passe, bee not troubled at the matter. If Therefore you see wicked men prosper, and bring their enterprises to pass, be not troubled At the matter.
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A man doth not much envie an enemie that is now in prison, though hee have some good cheare there,
A man does not much envy an enemy that is now in prison, though he have Some good cheer there,
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though hee have some friends, that come and see him there, because hee knowes hee is but a prisoner,
though he have Some Friends, that come and see him there, Because he knows he is but a prisoner,
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and hee shall be brought out at the Assizes, and then hee shall bee righted.
and he shall be brought out At the Assizes, and then he shall be righted.
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The world is the common jayle, whereinto Adam was cast after hee had sinned, and wee are all prisoners in this prisonhouse:
The world is the Common jail, whereinto Adam was cast After he had sinned, and we Are all Prisoners in this Prison house:
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the enemies of Gods glory, and of his Church and people, they cannot escape out of this prison, here they are tied, Gods chaines are upon them,
the enemies of God's glory, and of his Church and people, they cannot escape out of this prison, Here they Are tied, God's chains Are upon them,
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and he will bring them to an account before his Iudgement seate, and that before all men and Angels.
and he will bring them to an account before his Judgement seat, and that before all men and Angels.
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With these things let us comfort and support our selves. A word concerning the present occasion.
With these things let us Comfort and support our selves. A word Concerning the present occasion.
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Yee have heard that all men are Gods Stewards: yee have heard that God hath a time, wherein hee will call all his stewards to an account: the fore-runners of this great account, shall bee in this life,
Ye have herd that all men Are God's Stewards: ye have herd that God hath a time, wherein he will call all his Stewards to an account: the forerunners of this great account, shall be in this life,
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and after death, when God strikes men downe by death, it is that they may bee brought into his presence,
and After death, when God strikes men down by death, it is that they may be brought into his presence,
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and there receive the sentence, either of absolution o• … condemnation, as I shewed you before concerning the soule of man, in that intelectuall manner receiving the sentence.
and there receive the sentence, either of absolution o• … condemnation, as I showed you before Concerning the soul of man, in that intellectual manner receiving the sentence.
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It is appointed to all men once to die, and after that the Iudgement. You have now a spectacle of mortalitie before you: It is appointed to all men once to die, and After that the Judgement. You have now a spectacle of mortality before you:
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one of Gods stewards tooke away, and called by death to give up his account.
one of God's Stewards took away, and called by death to give up his account.
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and of the spending of that estate. Thou that art in places of authoritie over others;
and of the spending of that estate. Thou that art in places of Authority over Others;
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Concerning whom, it cannot bee expected that I should say much, orany thing at all, specially by those that know both the condition of his living, and of his dying. For his living.
Concerning whom, it cannot be expected that I should say much, orany thing At all, specially by those that know both the condition of his living, and of his dying. For his living.
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It was not in the Citie, but for the most part, it was from us in the Countrey. For his dying.
It was not in the city, but for the most part, it was from us in the Country. For his dying.
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Hee was here but a day or two before hee was taken hence.
He was Here but a day or two before he was taken hence.
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Hee came to the Citie in the extremitie of his weaknesse, and it tooke him with some violence,
He Come to the city in the extremity of his weakness, and it took him with Some violence,
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as the nature of that disease, the stone, is. There was much expression expected from him:
as the nature of that disease, the stone, is. There was much expression expected from him:
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but it pleased God to make a sudden change more then wee looked for, for (as I said) his disease seized on him with such violence,
but it pleased God to make a sudden change more then we looked for, for (as I said) his disease seized on him with such violence,
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and extremitie, that he had no space for any thing but to pray us, to pray with him, and for him.
and extremity, that he had no Molle for any thing but to pray us, to pray with him, and for him.
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That which wee may learne from such examples as these, is this; That wee therefore bee good stewards in the time of our life.
That which we may Learn from such Examples as these, is this; That we Therefore be good Stewards in the time of our life.
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Wee know not what violent sicknesse may seize upon us, and how it may dis-inableus, to expresse our selves to men,
we know not what violent sickness may seize upon us, and how it may dis-inableus, to express our selves to men,
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or to set our reckonings even with God. Bee serious therefore in the point, while you have health and strength.
or to Set our reckonings even with God. be serious Therefore in the point, while you have health and strength.
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All of you are now called to a reckoning by the preaching of the Word and Gospell,
All of you Are now called to a reckoning by the preaching of the Word and Gospel,
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if this will not prevaile, expect another calling by sicknesse, by terrours of conscience, by death.
if this will not prevail, expect Another calling by sickness, by terrors of conscience, by death.
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You are not sure but that the next calling may bee by death, as it was with this our brother;
You Are not sure but that the next calling may be by death, as it was with this our brother;
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let mee put this therefore as a remembrance to every one of you, that you behave your selves as dying daily;
let me put this Therefore as a remembrance to every one of you, that you behave your selves as dying daily;
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Remember thou art a Steward, and must give an account of thy stewardship. Alexander had his Remembrancer.
remember thou art a Steward, and must give an account of thy stewardship. Alexander had his Remembrancer.
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Saint Ierome had another Remembrancer, Whether I eate or drinke (saith hee) or whatsoever I doe, mee thinkes I heare the voyce of the last trumpet,
Saint Jerome had Another Remembrancer, Whither I eat or drink (Says he) or whatsoever I do, me thinks I hear the voice of the last trumpet,
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and of the Arch-Angell, Arise you dead, and come to judgement. Let mee now bee thy Remembrancer.and of the Arch-Angell, Arise you dead, and come to judgement. Let me now be thy Remembrancer.
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Remember thou art a Steward, and that thou must bee called to an account of thy stewardship. When thou art in holy duties, remember thou must give an account with what strength thou servest God.
remember thou art a Steward, and that thou must be called to an account of thy stewardship. When thou art in holy duties, Remember thou must give an account with what strength thou servest God.
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When thou art in businesse, in thy familie, remember thou must give an account how thou hast walked toward thy servants, toward thy children, toward them that God hath given thee.
When thou art in business, in thy family, Remember thou must give an account how thou hast walked towards thy Servants, towards thy children, towards them that God hath given thee.
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Thou that hast an estate, remember that thou must give an account to the great Lord, of the getting,
Thou that hast an estate, Remember that thou must give an account to the great Lord, of the getting,
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remember thou must give an account how thou commest to them, how thou hast behaved thy selfe in them.
Remember thou must give an account how thou Comest to them, how thou hast behaved thy self in them.
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Let every one remember, that hee must give an account of what service hee hath done to his Master;
Let every one Remember, that he must give an account of what service he hath done to his Master;
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of what use hee hath beene unto God, and what to others.
of what use he hath been unto God, and what to Others.
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The more God hath beene glorified, and others benefited, the more shall our soules be comforted at that great day of appearance,
The more God hath been glorified, and Others benefited, the more shall our Souls be comforted At that great day of appearance,
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when the least smile of GODS countenance, will bee worth a thousand worlds, and the testimonie of a good conscience, will bee preferred before all the treasures of the Earth. FINIS.
when the least smile of GOD'S countenance, will be worth a thousand world's, and the testimony of a good conscience, will be preferred before all the treasures of the Earth. FINIS.
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THE PRAISE OF MOVRNING; OR, MOVRNING PREFERRED BEFORE MIRTH. SERMON II. ECCLESIASTES. 7. 2. It is better to goe to the house of mourning, then to the house of feasting:
THE PRAISE OF MOURNING; OR, MOURNING PREFERRED BEFORE MIRTH. SERMON II ECCLESIASTES. 7. 2. It is better to go to the house of mourning, then to the house of feasting:
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for that is the end of all men, and the living will lay it to his heart.
for that is the end of all men, and the living will lay it to his heart.
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IN the former Chapter, the Wise man had beene shewing the vanitie, and insufficiencie of all earthly things to make a man happie,
IN the former Chapter, the Wise man had been showing the vanity, and insufficiency of all earthly things to make a man happy,
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and how much the world is mistaken, in seeking happinesse in any thing here below.
and how much the world is mistaken, in seeking happiness in any thing Here below.
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In this Chapter, and those that follow, he commeth to direct men in the right way to find it,
In this Chapter, and those that follow, he comes to Direct men in the right Way to find it,
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and sheweth them where they should seeke it, and where they should finde it: First he telleth them of a good name, in the first verse.
and shows them where they should seek it, and where they should find it: First he Telleth them of a good name, in the First verse.
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A good name is better then precious ointment. A good name is better then precious ointment.
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The second meanes is, a good death, the day of death is better than the day of ones birth.
The second means is, a good death, the day of death is better than the day of ones birth.
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The third is, a right mourning, it is better to goe to the house of mourning,
The third is, a right mourning, it is better to go to the house of mourning,
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then to the house of feasting. Afterward he proceedeth to other particulars.then to the house of feasting. Afterwards he Proceedeth to other particulars.
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But this he bringeth in upon the former, to prevent an objection that some might make:
But this he brings in upon the former, to prevent an objection that Some might make:
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for having said that the day of death, is better then the day of ones birth; some might object:
for having said that the day of death, is better then the day of ones birth; Some might Object:
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What goodnesse can there be in death? as for those that are dead, they cease to be,
What Goodness can there be in death? as for those that Are dead, they cease to be,
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and they that are alive reape no benefit by it, but mourning, and there is little good, little happinesse in this, to exercise a mans thoughts about mournfull objects;
and they that Are alive reap no benefit by it, but mourning, and there is little good, little happiness in this, to exercise a men thoughts about mournful objects;
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Yes (saith he) it is better to goe to the house of mourning,
Yes (Says he) it is better to go to the house of mourning,
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then to the house of feasting, 〈 ◊ 〉 the living will lay it to his heart. then to the house of feasting, 〈 ◊ 〉 the living will lay it to his heart.
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And upon this he spendeth some time, because naturally we are exceeding backward, to beleeve that it is good for a man to be mourning upon earth.
And upon this he spendeth Some time, Because naturally we Are exceeding backward, to believe that it is good for a man to be mourning upon earth.
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That Solomon having before shewed the vani• … ie of riches, he doth in the six former verses of this Chapter, preferre even death it selfe,
That Solomon having before showed the vani• … ie of riches, he does in the six former Verses of this Chapter, prefer even death it self,
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before wealth 〈 ◊ 〉 abundance. And he sheweth wherein it is better. First in the Adjuncts.
before wealth 〈 ◊ 〉 abundance. And he shows wherein it is better. First in the Adjuncts.
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The Adjunct of death is mourning: the Adjunct of wealth and abundance is feasting: yet mourning is better then feasting. And because it seemeth a Parradox to every naturall man, he commeth to confirme and prove it. By the Effects. In the third verse;
The Adjunct of death is mourning: the Adjunct of wealth and abundance is feasting: yet mourning is better then feasting. And Because it seems a Paradox to every natural man, he comes to confirm and prove it. By the Effects. In the third verse;
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Sorrow is better then laughter, for by the sadnesse of the countenance, the heart is made better. Sorrow is better then laughter, for by the sadness of the countenance, the heart is made better.
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Sorrow can doe that for us that wealth cannot, it makes the heart better. By the different subjects in which they are.
Sorrow can do that for us that wealth cannot, it makes the heart better. By the different subject's in which they Are.
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That same worldly mirth is in the heart of fooles. In the fourth verse: the heart of fooles, is in the house of mirth:
That same worldly mirth is in the heart of Fools. In the fourth verse: the heart of Fools, is in the house of mirth:
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but this mourning it is in the heart of the wise: the heart of the wise is in the house of mourning.
but this mourning it is in the heart of the wise: the heart of the wise is in the house of mourning.
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By the Efficient cause. One cause of mourning is the rebukes of the wise. In the fifth verse;
By the Efficient cause. One cause of mourning is the rebukes of the wise. In the fifth verse;
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It is better to heare the rebukes of the wise, then for a man to heare the song of fooles. It is better to hear the rebukes of the wise, then for a man to hear the song of Fools.
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And then in the sixth verse by a Prolepsis he prevents an objection that some might make.
And then in the sixth verse by a Prolepsis he prevents an objection that Some might make.
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For whereas he had said that mourning was better then joy, some might say.
For whereas he had said that mourning was better then joy, Some might say.
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It seemeth otherwise, there is delight in joy, there is none in mourning. Hee telleth them that that delight, it is but a very short delight,
It seems otherwise, there is delight in joy, there is none in mourning. He Telleth them that that delight, it is but a very short delight,
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but as the cracking of thornes under a pot, it is but vanitie.
but as the cracking of thorns under a pot, it is but vanity.
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As the cracking of thornes under a pot, so is the laughter of a foole, this also is vanitie. As the cracking of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of a fool, this also is vanity.
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We will not stand much about the matter.
We will not stand much about the matter.
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So many severall men as handle this booke, doe severally connect and joyne the words together, according to their owne conceits and opinions of them.
So many several men as handle this book, do severally connect and join the words together, according to their own conceits and opinions of them.
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It is evident, that in this verse that I have now read to you, the Wise man speakes of such a mourning, as is occasioned by the death of friends.
It is evident, that in this verse that I have now read to you, the Wise man speaks of such a mourning, as is occasioned by the death of Friends.
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And he saith of that mourning, that it is better then to bee in the house of feasting.
And he Says of that mourning, that it is better then to be in the house of feasting.
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That he speakes of such a mourning, appeares by that which followeth:
That he speaks of such a mourning, appears by that which follows:
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first he saith, that that is the end of all men, he speakes therefore of such a mourning, as is upon the end of men, upon the departure of men out of this world:
First he Says, that that is the end of all men, he speaks Therefore of such a mourning, as is upon the end of men, upon the departure of men out of this world:
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hee speakes of such an end of men, as is opposite to the life of men. In a word.
he speaks of such an end of men, as is opposite to the life of men. In a word.
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By the house of mourning, he meaneth a house wherein some one is dead, which giveth occasion to the parties that dwell there, of sorrow and mourning for their departed friend.By the house of mourning, he means a house wherein Some one is dead, which gives occasion to the parties that dwell there, of sorrow and mourning for their departed friend.
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It is better to goe to such a house. It is better to go to such a house.
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By the house of feasting, hee meaneth not onely such a house wherein there is feasting,
By the house of feasting, he means not only such a house wherein there is feasting,
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but also all manner of abundance: as commonly men shew their wealth in feasting.
but also all manner of abundance: as commonly men show their wealth in feasting.
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By the end of all men, he meaneth that which the Schooles calls the end of termination. Now there is a twofold end of termination (as they speake) either Positive, or Privative. A Positive end,
By the end of all men, he means that which the Schools calls the end of termination. Now there is a twofold end of termination (as they speak) either Positive, or Privative. A Positive end,
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as a point is the end of a lyne, and an instant is the end of time:
as a point is the end of a line, and an instant is the end of time:
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because the lyne resolveth it selfe into a point at last, and all time resolveth it selfe at last into an instant.
Because the line resolves it self into a point At last, and all time resolves it self At last into an instant.
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A Privative end, and that is that that causeth a cessation of beeing, that is the end of action, wherein all the worke,
A Privative end, and that is that that Causes a cessation of being, that is the end of actium, wherein all the work,
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and invention, and enterprizes of a man cease.
and invention, and Enterprises of a man cease.
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Of such an end here he speakes, such an end of a man as that he ceaseth to be as he was upon earth,
Of such an end Here he speaks, such an end of a man as that he ceases to be as he was upon earth,
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and ceaseth to doe as he did upon earth. By laying to heart, he meaneth more then a bare knowing, or a bare observing, and taking notice of things.
and ceases to do as he did upon earth. By laying to heart, he means more then a bore knowing, or a bore observing, and taking notice of things.
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There is to be understood here, a serious pondering, an often considering of it, as it is said of Marie, Shee layed those sayings to heart;
There is to be understood Here, a serious pondering, an often considering of it, as it is said of Marry, She laid those sayings to heart;
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and so Iacob, hee layed the sayings of Ioseph to heart.
and so Iacob, he laid the sayings of Ioseph to heart.
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It is such a serious considering, and pondering, and discussing of every thing, as they may bring it to some use, may draw some fruit,
It is such a serious considering, and pondering, and discussing of every thing, as they may bring it to Some use, may draw Some fruit,
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and benefit out of it to themselves. So that the summe and substance of the words is thus much;
and benefit out of it to themselves. So that the sum and substance of the words is thus much;
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It is a better thing for a man to bee conversant about the thoughts of death, It is a better thing for a man to be conversant about the thoughts of death,
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and to take hold of all occasions that may bring the serious consideration thereof into his heart,
and to take hold of all occasions that may bring the serious consideration thereof into his heart,
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then to delight himselfe in those worldly pleasures, and sensuall delights, wherein for the most part men spend their lives. then to delight himself in those worldly pleasures, and sensual delights, wherein for the most part men spend their lives.
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The reason is, because there is some benefit that ariseth thereby to the inward man, some advantage gained to the soule:
The reason is, Because there is Some benefit that arises thereby to the inward man, Some advantage gained to the soul:
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whereas by the other, there is none at all, there is much hinderance and hurt, but no furtherance and benefit. whereas by the other, there is none At all, there is much hindrance and hurt, but no furtherance and benefit.
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The words then you see consist of a Proposition; And a proofe or confirmation of that Proposition. The Proposition.
The words then you see consist of a Proposition; And a proof or confirmation of that Proposition. The Proposition.
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It is better to goe to the house of mourning, then to goe to the house of feas• … ing. It is better to go to the house of mourning, then to go to the house of feas• … ing.
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The Confirmation or proofe of it, is double; first, because this is the end of all men:
The Confirmation or proof of it, is double; First, Because this is the end of all men:
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secondly, because the living will lay it to his heart. This latter part is that which I purpose most to insist upon. In the former.
secondly, Because the living will lay it to his heart. This latter part is that which I purpose most to insist upon. In the former.
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Hee calleth the house wherein any one dies, the house of mourning. It is better to goe to the house of mourning. Where you see;
He calls the house wherein any one die, the house of mourning. It is better to go to the house of mourning. Where you see;
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That the Death of men, with whom we live, is a just occasion of mourning to some.
That the Death of men, with whom we live, is a just occasion of mourning to Some.
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The holy Ghost would not have described the house wherein a man dies in this manner,
The holy Ghost would not have described the house wherein a man die in this manner,
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if there were not some equitie, and justice in mourning, upon such an occasion.
if there were not Some equity, and Justice in mourning, upon such an occasion.
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For hee speakes not here (as I conceive) only with reference, and respect to the common custome of naturall and worldly men;
For he speaks not Here (as I conceive) only with Referente, and respect to the Common custom of natural and worldly men;
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but with respect to the naturall disposition, and affection, that is in the heart of man,
but with respect to the natural disposition, and affection, that is in the heart of man,
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and the equitie of the thing.
and the equity of the thing.
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There should bee mourning, and there is in it a just occasion, when men are taken away by death.
There should be mourning, and there is in it a just occasion, when men Are taken away by death.
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When Sarah died, the text saith, that Abraham came to mourne for Sarah, and to weepe for her.
When Sarah died, the text Says, that Abraham Come to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her.
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And Esau, when he speakes of the death of his father Isaac, he calleth the time of his death, the time of mourning, the dayes of mourning for my father are at hand.
And Esau, when he speaks of the death of his father Isaac, he calls the time of his death, the time of mourning, the days of mourning for my father Are At hand.
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So Ioseph when his father was dead, it is said that hee mourned for his father seven dayes. When Samuel was dead, all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him. So Ioseph when his father was dead, it is said that he mourned for his father seven days. When Samuel was dead, all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him.
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When Iosiah was dead, there was such a great lamentation for him, that it became a patterne of excessive mourning;
When Josiah was dead, there was such a great lamentation for him, that it became a pattern of excessive mourning;
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In that day there shall be a great mourning in Ierusalem, as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon. In that day there shall be a great mourning in Ierusalem, as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddo.
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Our Saviour Christ, when he looked upon Lazarus, hee wept, because he was dead.
Our Saviour christ, when he looked upon Lazarus, he wept, Because he was dead.
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And those Ephesians, this was it that broke their hearts, they sorrowed most of all for the words which S. Paul spake, that they should see his face no more.
And those Ephesians, this was it that broke their hearts, they sorrowed most of all for the words which S. Paul spoke, that they should see his face no more.
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I need not stand upon the proofe of the point. There is great reason for it. I need not stand upon the proof of the point. There is great reason for it.
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First, if we respect men in their usefulnesse to others. There is no man but is of some use:
First, if we respect men in their usefulness to Others. There is no man but is of Some use:
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and so farre as a man is usefull to another, there is just ground of mourning,
and so Far as a man is useful to Another, there is just ground of mourning,
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for the losse of such a one. Therefore David, he mourned for the death of Saul, though he was a wicked man,
for the loss of such a one. Therefore David, he mourned for the death of Saul, though he was a wicked man,
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because he was usefull in his time by way of gouernment.
Because he was useful in his time by Way of government.
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And as there is more usefulnesse, so there is more cause of mourning, as we see in the death of Samuel, and Iosiah, and others.
And as there is more usefulness, so there is more cause of mourning, as we see in the death of Samuel, and Josiah, and Others.
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Secondly, because when those that are usefull, are taken away, a man seeth some effects partly of his owne guilt, and partly of Gods displeasure. Of his owne guilt;
Secondly, Because when those that Are useful, Are taken away, a man sees Some effects partly of his own guilt, and partly of God's displeasure. Of his own guilt;
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If those die that are evill, that he did not doe them that good that he might,
If those die that Are evil, that he did not do them that good that he might,
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while they lived, he did not converse so profitably, as he might have done, to further their spirituall good.
while they lived, he did not converse so profitably, as he might have done, to further their spiritual good.
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If they be good and gracious, that he received not benefit by them, that he did not mannage the opportunities,
If they be good and gracious, that he received not benefit by them, that he did not manage the opportunities,
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as he might have done, to have made that use of their societie and conference, of their prayers,
as he might have done, to have made that use of their society and conference, of their Prayers,
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and spirituall helpes, of all those gifts and endowments that they had. And as in the defect, so likewise in the excesse there is guilt.
and spiritual helps, of all those Gifts and endowments that they had. And as in the defect, so likewise in the excess there is guilt.
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When a man idoliseth the creature too much, and trusteth too much to the arme of flesh:
When a man idoliseth the creature too much, and Trusteth too much to the arm of Flesh:
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when he setteth too great a price upon men, he may apprehend the displeasure of God, taking away his brother, that was (as it were) a curtaine that stood betweene God and him, taking away those that hid God from his eyes.
when he sets too great a price upon men, he may apprehend the displeasure of God, taking away his brother, that was (as it were) a curtain that stood between God and him, taking away those that hid God from his eyes.
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Vpon these occasions and grounds, the servants of God have reflected upon themselves, seeing the death of others, that are neere,
Upon these occasions and grounds, the Servants of God have reflected upon themselves, seeing the death of Others, that Are near,
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and deare unto them, and have drawne from thence, matter and cause of mourning. Nay, it is a thing that the Lord lookes for:
and deer unto them, and have drawn from thence, matter and cause of mourning. Nay, it is a thing that the Lord looks for:
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Thou hast smitten them, and they have not grieved. Thou hast smitten them, and they have not grieved.
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When God takes away any that are usefull to us, there is a smiting, and a correction in it,
When God Takes away any that Are useful to us, there is a smiting, and a correction in it,
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even to those that live, to those that were intimate and inward with him, and God expects that men should mourne, and grieve for it.
even to those that live, to those that were intimate and inward with him, and God expects that men should mourn, and grieve for it.
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I briefly note this (for I intend not to stand upon it) against that Stoicall Apethy, that stupiditie, I cannot say whether it have seized on the spirits of men,
I briefly note this (for I intend not to stand upon it) against that Stoical Apathy, that stupidity, I cannot say whither it have seized on the spirits of men,
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or whether men affect it in themselves:
or whither men affect it in themselves:
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but they account this a matter of praise, a vertue praise-worthy, to see nothing dolefull, nothing worthy of mourning in the death of any one.
but they account this a matter of praise, a virtue praiseworthy, to see nothing doleful, nothing worthy of mourning in the death of any one.
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We see it is quite contrarie to the very course of the Scripture. But it will be objected.
We see it is quite contrary to the very course of the Scripture. But it will be objected.
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We are bid to mortifie our earthly affections; and if we must mortifie our affections, we must mortifie all our affections, that of sorrow,
We Are bid to mortify our earthly affections; and if we must mortify our affections, we must mortify all our affections, that of sorrow,
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as well as anger, and the like. I answer briefly.
as well as anger, and the like. I answer briefly.
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The Scripture indeed biddeth us mortifie our affections, but it doth not bid us take away our affections:
The Scripture indeed bids us mortify our affections, but it does not bid us take away our affections:
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it biddeth us only mortifie, and purge out the corruption of our affections. Now there is a twofold corruption, and distemper in the affections of men.
it bids us only mortify, and purge out the corruption of our affections. Now there is a twofold corruption, and distemper in the affections of men.
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The first is, when they are misplaced, and set upon wrong objects:
The First is, when they Are misplaced, and Set upon wrong objects:
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so we mourne for that we should rejoyce in, or wee rejoyce in that we should mourne for.
so we mourn for that we should rejoice in, or we rejoice in that we should mourn for.
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Secondly, when they are either excessive or defective:
Secondly, when they Are either excessive or defective:
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either we over-doe, or wee doe not, either not at all, or not in that proportion, and measure that we should.
either we overdo, or we do not, either not At all, or not in that proportion, and measure that we should.
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Thus, when we over-grieve for worldly crosses, and too little for sinne;
Thus, when we overgrieve for worldly Crosses, and too little for sin;
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too much for the losse of earthly friends, and too little for the losse of Gods favour, and spirituall wants:
too much for the loss of earthly Friends, and too little for the loss of God's favour, and spiritual Wants:
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this is a distemper of the affections in the defect, the heart growes earthly, and fixed upon the creature,
this is a distemper of the affections in the defect, the heart grows earthly, and fixed upon the creature,
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and is drawne away, and estranged from God. Then there is the excesse:
and is drawn away, and estranged from God. Then there is the excess:
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that the Apostle speakes of, when he exhorts them, not to mourne as men without hope: whether he spake there of the Gentiles,
that the Apostle speaks of, when he exhorts them, not to mourn as men without hope: whither he spoke there of the Gentiles,
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as some thinke, that cut their heads, and made themselves bald, in the day of their mourning,
as Some think, that Cut their Heads, and made themselves bald, in the day of their mourning,
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an affected kind of outward shew they had to mourne, which the Lord forbad the people of Israel to doe:
an affected kind of outward show they had to mourn, which the Lord forbade the people of Israel to do:
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or whether (as indeed it is) because they did not restraine inwardly, and bridle the exorbitant excesse of their affection, wee should not mourne as the Gentiles, but as men of hope:
or whither (as indeed it is) Because they did not restrain inwardly, and bridle the exorbitant excess of their affection, we should not mourn as the Gentiles, but as men of hope:
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mourne as men that can see the changes that God makes in the earth, and in your Families,
mourn as men that can see the changes that God makes in the earth, and in your Families,
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and can see how neere God commeth to you, and what use God would have you make of every particular tryall and affliction:
and can see how near God comes to you, and what use God would have you make of every particular trial and affliction:
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mourne so farre as you see your owne guilt, in not making use of the opportunities you have had in enjoying your friends,
mourn so Far as you see your own guilt, in not making use of the opportunities you have had in enjoying your Friends,
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and so farre as you see any evidence of displeasure from God: so farre we should mourne, but not as men without hope.
and so Far as you see any evidence of displeasure from God: so Far we should mourn, but not as men without hope.
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Kings and Subjects, Prophets and people, this is the last thing that shall be said of them all, they are dead. And it must be so;
Kings and Subject's, prophets and people, this is the last thing that shall be said of them all, they Are dead. And it must be so;
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But I briefly passe this, intending not to insist upon it, only by occasion, because Solomon makes the place where any die, the house of mourning.
But I briefly pass this, intending not to insist upon it, only by occasion, Because Solomon makes the place where any die, the house of mourning.
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Wee come now to the proofe of the point, why going to the house of mourning, taking these occasions to affect our hearts, is better then to goe to the house of feasting, then to take occasions of delighting our selves in outward things.
we come now to the proof of the point, why going to the house of mourning, taking these occasions to affect our hearts, is better then to go to the house of feasting, then to take occasions of delighting our selves in outward things.
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What's the reason? It is double. First, This is the end of all men. What is the end of all men? The house of mourning.
What's the reason? It is double. First, This is the end of all men. What is the end of all men? The house of mourning.
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That which he meaneth by the house of mourning here, is that which he calleth the end of all men, that which putteth an end to all men,
That which he means by the house of mourning Here, is that which he calls the end of all men, that which putteth an end to all men,
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and to their actions upon earth, and that is Death.
and to their actions upon earth, and that is Death.
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So that the maine point, that in this place the wise man intendeth, is but thus much, I will deliver it in the very words of the Text, we need not varie from them at all.
So that the main point, that in this place the wise man intends, is but thus much, I will deliver it in the very words of the Text, we need not vary from them At all.
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Death is the End of all men. Death is that which every man must expect, to be the end of his life, and of his actions.
Death is the End of all men. Death is that which every man must expect, to be the end of his life, and of his actions.
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It is the common, the last condition of all men upon earth. I will give you but two places of Scripture, that include all men in Death.
It is the Common, the last condition of all men upon earth. I will give you but two places of Scripture, that include all men in Death.
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One in Iob third, from the fourteenth verse, to the 20. verse of that Chapter, Iob sheweth there how Death is the End of all men, he beginneth with the Kings and Counsellers of the Earth, with Princes and great warriours, and descendeth afterward to prisoners and meane persons, to labourers, to servants, to small and great, all (saith he) lie downe in the dust,
One in Job third, from the fourteenth verse, to the 20. verse of that Chapter, Job shows there how Death is the End of all men, he begins with the Kings and Counsellers of the Earth, with Princes and great warriors, and Descendeth afterwards to Prisoners and mean Persons, to labourers, to Servants, to small and great, all (Says he) lie down in the dust,
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and goe to the place of silence. and go to the place of silence.
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The other place is in Zachar. 1. 5. Your fathers where are they? and the Prophets, doe they live for ever? That is, looke to all your forefathers, that have beene in all times before you,
The other place is in Zachar 1. 5. Your Father's where Are they? and the prophets, do they live for ever? That is, look to all your Forefathers, that have been in all times before you,
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whether they be those Fathers that you glory in, Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob, and the rest,
whither they be those Father's that you glory in, Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob, and the rest,
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or those Fathers that disobeyed the word of Prophesie (which indeed is the principall thing here intended) all these Ancient persons they are dead;
or those Father's that disobeyed the word of Prophesy (which indeed is the principal thing Here intended) all these Ancient Persons they Are dead;
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or as S. Peter speakes, of those that were disobedient in the dayes of Noah, they are in prison, they are in the grave:
or as S. Peter speaks, of those that were disobedient in the days of Noah, they Are in prison, they Are in the grave:
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yea, and the Prophets too, that preached to you, they are dead: the generations before you, both of Prophets and people, are all dead.
yea, and the prophets too, that preached to you, they Are dead: the generations before you, both of prophets and people, Are all dead.
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You see then, that Death is the common condition of all men.
You see then, that Death is the Common condition of all men.
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First in regard of Gods decree.
First in regard of God's Decree.
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It is that that God hath appointed, and determined, concerning all men, that they must die:
It is that that God hath appointed, and determined, Concerning all men, that they must die:
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there is a statute for it in heaven, that can never be reverst. It is appointed to all men once to die, Heb. 9. 17.
there is a statute for it in heaven, that can never be reversed. It is appointed to all men once to die, Hebrew 9. 17.
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Secondly, in regard of that matter whereof all men are made, of earth: Dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt returne.
Secondly, in regard of that matter whereof all men Are made, of earth: Dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt return.
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Your remembrances (saith Iob) are like unto ashes, and your bodies, to bodyes of clay. Your remembrances (Says Job) Are like unto Ashes, and your bodies, to bodies of clay.
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How easie is it for the wind to blow away ashes? for a potter to breake in pieces a vessell of clay? so easie it is to put an end to the memories,
How easy is it for the wind to blow away Ashes? for a potter to break in Pieces a vessel of clay? so easy it is to put an end to the memories,
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and bodies of men, they are but ashes and clay.
and bodies of men, they Are but Ashes and clay.
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Thirdly, in regard that every man hath in him, that that is the cause of Death: sinne.
Thirdly, in regard that every man hath in him, that that is the cause of Death: sin.
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It is that that is as poison in the spirits, and as rottennesse in the bones.
It is that that is as poison in the spirits, and as rottenness in the bones.
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Sinne brought in Death, and Death seizes upon all men; it consumeth all men from the very beginning by degrees.
Sin brought in Death, and Death seizes upon all men; it consumeth all men from the very beginning by Degrees.
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Shew me a man without sinne:
Show me a man without sin:
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without it either in the committing of it, or without it in the guilt of it, you may then shew a man that shall not die:
without it either in the committing of it, or without it in the guilt of it, you may then show a man that shall not die:
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while all men are under sinne, they are under Death.
while all men Are under sin, they Are under Death.
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Even our blessed Saviour Iesus Christ himselfe, though he did not sinne actually, yet because hee stood guiltie of our sins, Death seized upon him. So then.
Even our blessed Saviour Iesus christ himself, though he did not sin actually, yet Because he stood guilty of our Sins, Death seized upon him. So then.
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Looke to Gods decree, that is, All men shall die. Looke to the matter whereof every man is made;
Look to God's Decree, that is, All men shall die. Look to the matter whereof every man is made;
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that is, a decaying dying substance. And looke to the cause of death in all men, that is sinne.
that is, a decaying dying substance. And look to the cause of death in all men, that is sin.
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If any man can either escape Gods decree, or bring a man that is not made of such a mouldring matter,
If any man can either escape God's Decree, or bring a man that is not made of such a mouldering matter,
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or produce, and shew a man that hath no sinne in him: then you may shew a man that shall not die:
or produce, and show a man that hath no sin in him: then you may show a man that shall not die:
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but till then this conclusion remaineth, that the wise man setteth downe, this is the end of all men, that they shall die.
but till then this conclusion remains, that the wise man sets down, this is the end of all men, that they shall die.
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But here it will be objected; Wee find some men that did not die.
But Here it will be objected; we find Some men that did not die.
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It is said of Enoch, that he was translated, that hee should not see death, Heb. 11. 5. And of Elijah, that he went up by a whirle-wind into heaven in a chariot of fire. 2 King.
It is said of Enoch, that he was translated, that he should not see death, Hebrew 11. 5. And of Elijah, that he went up by a whirlwind into heaven in a chariot of fire. 2 King.
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2. 11. These men did not die. To this, I answer briefly. Particular and extraordinary examples, doe not frustrate generall rules:
2. 11. These men did not die. To this, I answer briefly. Particular and extraordinary Examples, do not frustrate general rules:
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God may sometimes dispence with some particular men, and yet the rule remaine firme. I say it may be so. But secondly we answer.
God may sometime dispense with Some particular men, and yet the Rule remain firm. I say it may be so. But secondly we answer.
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They had that that was in stead of Death to them, some change, though they did not die after the manner of other men.
They had that that was in stead of Death to them, Some change, though they did not die After the manner of other men.
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So at the end of the world, it is said, that those that are alive shall be caught up,
So At the end of the world, it is said, that those that Are alive shall be caught up,
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and changed, in the twinckling of an eye; and changed, in the twinkling of an eye;
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there shall be a sudden, and almost undiscernable, unperceivable change, which shall be to them in stead of death.
there shall be a sudden, and almost undiscernible, unperceivable change, which shall be to them in stead of death.
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But it will be objected further. There is a promise made in Ioh. 11. That those that believe shall never die.
But it will be objected further. There is a promise made in John 11. That those that believe shall never die.
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To this I answer with that common distinction; To this I answer with that Common distinction;
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There is a twofold death, which the Scripture calleth, the first and the second death: The first death, is the death of the body, that ariseth from a dis-junction,
There is a twofold death, which the Scripture calls, the First and the second death: The First death, is the death of the body, that arises from a disjunction,
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and separation of the body from the soule;
and separation of the body from the soul;
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And there is a second death, that ariseth from the dis-junction, and separation of the soule from God.
And there is a second death, that arises from the disjunction, and separation of the soul from God.
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The first death, is no death properly, the second death is that which is truly Death:
The First death, is no death properly, the second death is that which is truly Death:
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and so they shall not die.
and so they shall not die.
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A man may have a body separated from the soule, and yet not his soule separated from God, nor himselfe from Christ.
A man may have a body separated from the soul, and yet not his soul separated from God, nor himself from christ.
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Who shall separate us from the love of God in Christ? neither life, nor death, nor principalities nor powers, &c. Death you see shall not bee able to separate us from God: it cannot separate the soule: Who shall separate us from the love of God in christ? neither life, nor death, nor principalities nor Powers, etc. Death you see shall not be able to separate us from God: it cannot separate the soul:
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Nay, it doth not separate the body from Christ:
Nay, it does not separate the body from christ:
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the body remaineth a member of Christ, as well while it is still in the grave, as before:
the body remains a member of christ, as well while it is still in the grave, as before:
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God is not the God of the dead, but of the living, saith Christ, Mat. 22. And therefore he proveth, that even Abraham was not dead in that sense, that they then tooke it, God is not the God of the dead, but of the living, Says christ, Mathew 22. And Therefore he Proves, that even Abraham was not dead in that sense, that they then took it,
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but hee remaineth yet alive, in as much as God was his God.
but he remains yet alive, in as much as God was his God.
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Abraham (whole Abraham) was Gods by vertue of Covenant, so are all his posteritie, the children of Abraham by faith, in a spirituall sense they remaine with Christ,Abraham (Whole Abraham) was God's by virtue of Covenant, so Are all his posterity, the children of Abraham by faith, in a spiritual sense they remain with christ,
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and they are united to him, as members to the head, even when their bodies are in the grave.
and they Are united to him, as members to the head, even when their bodies Are in the grave.
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So that (I say) they die not in that sense, so as to have their soule separated from God;
So that (I say) they die not in that sense, so as to have their soul separated from God;
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though they die in the first sense, that is, to have their bodies separated from the soule.
though they die in the First sense, that is, to have their bodies separated from the soul.
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But our Saviour in that place of Iohn speakes of the second, of that death, which is an everlasting separation of the soule from God.
But our Saviour in that place of John speaks of the second, of that death, which is an everlasting separation of the soul from God.
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so the Apostle speakes of the widow that lived in pleasures, while she lived, she was dead;
so the Apostle speaks of the widow that lived in pleasures, while she lived, she was dead;
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and the Church of Sardis, had a name to live, but she was dead.
and the Church of Sardis, had a name to live, but she was dead.
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This is true death indeed, when that the soule of a man is separated, and dis-joyned from God, and from Christ:
This is true death indeed, when that the soul of a man is separated, and disjoined from God, and from christ:
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And it is the state of every man by nature, of every man under sinne,
And it is the state of every man by nature, of every man under sin,
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though they walke up and downe, and doe the actions of the living, yet they are but dead men.
though they walk up and down, and do the actions of the living, yet they Are but dead men.
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And as truly, as they are said to be dead while they live, so truly it may be said of the children of God, that while they are dead, they live:
And as truly, as they Are said to be dead while they live, so truly it may be said of the children of God, that while they Are dead, they live:
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as it is said of Abraham, so it may bee said of all Gods servants, they die not properly,
as it is said of Abraham, so it may be said of all God's Servants, they die not properly,
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but remaine still in union with God, and with Christ:
but remain still in Union with God, and with christ:
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with God through Christ, they are Christs, and therefore Gods in him, and therefore they die not.
with God through christ, they Are Christ, and Therefore God's in him, and Therefore they die not.
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Looke what the soule is to the bodie, that is God to the soule:
Look what the soul is to the body, that is God to the soul:
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the soule is the life of the body, and God is the life of the soule;
the soul is the life of the body, and God is the life of the soul;
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they are still living men, that have God; the soule is alive, even when the body lieth downe in the grave.
they Are still living men, that have God; the soul is alive, even when the body lies down in the grave.
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This shall serve for the opening of that, they are not dead, but alive:
This shall serve for the opening of that, they Are not dead, but alive:
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they doe die in the first sense, and in the common acceptation, in respect of the separation of the body from the soule;
they do die in the First sense, and in the Common acceptation, in respect of the separation of the body from the soul;
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but they doe not die in the second sense, in respect of the separation of the soule from God, they doe not die eternally, they doe not die properly.
but they do not die in the second sense, in respect of the separation of the soul from God, they do not die eternally, they do not die properly.
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Now briefly to make some use of this, and to hasten to that I most intend to stand upon.
Now briefly to make Some use of this, and to hasten to that I most intend to stand upon.
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Is it so then, that Death is the end of all men. Let us make account of it for ourselves.
Is it so then, that Death is the end of all men. Let us make account of it for ourselves.
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This seemeth but a plaine point, and so indeed it is:
This seems but a plain point, and so indeed it is:
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but I know there is nothing more usefull, and I know there is nothing lesse regarded,
but I know there is nothing more useful, and I know there is nothing less regarded,
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and lesse considered of seriously then this, that we must die.
and less considered of seriously then this, that we must die.
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It is true, wee all acknowledge it in the generall, and every man, the very worst, the most ignorant,
It is true, we all acknowledge it in the general, and every man, the very worst, the most ignorant,
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and most prophane in the world will yeeld to this in the generall, that all men must die,
and most profane in the world will yield to this in the general, that all men must die,
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and let a man come and tell them, that they themselves must die, they will grant it too,
and let a man come and tell them, that they themselves must die, they will grant it too,
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but this is that that undoes us all, we rest in generals, and doe not seriously insist upon a serious application of it, to a mans owne particular case,
but this is that that undoes us all, we rest in generals, and do not seriously insist upon a serious application of it, to a men own particular case,
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to conclude thus, I must die, I may die soone, this may be the last day of my life upon earth, this may be the last time I may breathe, this may be the last word that I shall speake, the last action that I shall doe;
to conclude thus, I must die, I may die soon, this may be the last day of my life upon earth, this may be the last time I may breathe, this may be the last word that I shall speak, the last actium that I shall do;
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I know I must die, and it may be I may die now.
I know I must die, and it may be I may die now.
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This is that wee should principally intend, and labour most after, that when we reade the stories of the Scripture,
This is that we should principally intend, and labour most After, that when we read the stories of the Scripture,
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and see that Death is the end of all men, that all must die, and their houses must be, houses of mourning, to conclude the same for our selves.
and see that Death is the end of all men, that all must die, and their houses must be, houses of mourning, to conclude the same for our selves.
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All those worthies spoken of in Heb. 11. it is said, they all died in faith;
All those worthies spoken of in Hebrew 11. it is said, they all died in faith;
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I read such a man was a King, but he died; such a man was a Prophet, but hee died;
I read such a man was a King, but he died; such a man was a Prophet, but he died;
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such a man was Noble, but he died; such a one died in his youth, such a one in his strength, these died, and I must die;
such a man was Noble, but he died; such a one died in his youth, such a one in his strength, these died, and I must die;
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the same thing must be said of mee, that is said of them. I say, let us not only say it, but resolve, and conclude upon it;
the same thing must be said of me, that is said of them. I say, let us not only say it, but resolve, and conclude upon it;
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conclude for our selves, that the same thing must be said of us, that is said of all men;
conclude for our selves, that the same thing must be said of us, that is said of all men;
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All men must die, we must die. The benefit that floweth from it will be this;
All men must die, we must die. The benefit that flows from it will be this;
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First, when a man bringeth it to his owne particular case, it will make sinne more odious to him.
First, when a man brings it to his own particular case, it will make sin more odious to him.
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What is it that brought Death into the world? what bringeth death upon us? Sinne.
What is it that brought Death into the world? what brings death upon us? Sin.
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By one man sinne entred into the world, and death by sinne, and so death passeth upon all men, for that all have sinned. By one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin, and so death passes upon all men, for that all have sinned.
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This I say is it, that will make sin odious to a man, it will make a man looke upon sinne as a deadly evill.
This I say is it, that will make since odious to a man, it will make a man look upon sin as a deadly evil.
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A man will avoid an infectious disease, that is mortall and deadly, and pestilentiall, and the like;
A man will avoid an infectious disease, that is Mortal and deadly, and pestilential, and the like;
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Why? because it is deadly, it is as much as his life is worth.
Why? Because it is deadly, it is as much as his life is worth.
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The same is sinne, it is that that brought death upon all man-kind, and will bring it upon thee.
The same is sin, it is that that brought death upon all mankind, and will bring it upon thee.
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When doth the creature forfeit his beeing to the Creator, but when he doth not use it in the service,
When does the creature forfeit his being to the Creator, but when he does not use it in the service,
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and for the glory of the Creatour.
and for the glory of the Creator.
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God hath given the creature a beeing for himselfe, I have forfeited my beeing, when I glorifie not God with it;
God hath given the creature a being for himself, I have forfeited my being, when I Glorify not God with it;
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that man forfeiteth his wit, his memorie, his strength, his time, his life, and all that he is or hath,
that man forfeiteth his wit, his memory, his strength, his time, his life, and all that he is or hath,
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when he doth not imploy them in Gods service, to Gods glory.
when he does not employ them in God's service, to God's glory.
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Here is the first thing, God hath given the creature a beeing for himselfe, he preserveth the creature in beeing for himselfe,
Here is the First thing, God hath given the creature a being for himself, he Preserveth the creature in being for himself,
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when the creature therefore sinneth it forfeiteth its life and beeing to the Creator. This makes sinne odious.
when the creature Therefore Sinneth it forfeiteth its life and being to the Creator. This makes sin odious.
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Secondly, this is it, that declareth the wonderfull justice, and truth of God.
Secondly, this is it, that Declareth the wonderful Justice, and truth of God.
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Hee said to Adam in the beginning, assoone as ever he had fallen, hee should die: and we find it true on him, and all his posteritie:
He said to Adam in the beginning, As soon as ever he had fallen, he should die: and we find it true on him, and all his posterity:
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for Adam stood and represented the person of all men before God, that one man was all men:
for Adam stood and represented the person of all men before God, that one man was all men:
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in him all men were under the sentence of death. And we see it is true to this day.
in him all men were under the sentence of death. And we see it is true to this day.
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Wee find God true in this, let this make us beleeve his word in every thing else.
we find God true in this, let this make us believe his word in every thing Else.
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He hath beene as good as his word, he hath declared his justice, and his truth in the death of all man-kind upon the sin of Adam: he will declare it in every thing else, in every promise, in every threatning, in every passage of his word:
He hath been as good as his word, he hath declared his Justice, and his truth in the death of all mankind upon the since of Adam: he will declare it in every thing Else, in every promise, in every threatening, in every passage of his word:
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let us giue him the glory of his truth, as we find it in this.
let us give him the glory of his truth, as we find it in this.
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Thirdly, it is advantageous very much for our selves, as a meanes to prepare us for death the better.
Thirdly, it is advantageous very much for our selves, as a means to prepare us for death the better.
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When a man seriously concludeth, Death is the end of all men, then if I reckon and account my selfe amongst men, it will be my end too,
When a man seriously Concludeth, Death is the end of all men, then if I reckon and account my self among men, it will be my end too,
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and it may be my end now. And we shall see what use Iob makes of this:
and it may be my end now. And we shall see what use Job makes of this:
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All the dayes of my appointed time, I will waite till my change shall come. All the days of my appointed time, I will wait till my change shall come.
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I make account a great change will come, such as hath beene upon all my fathers before me,
I make account a great change will come, such as hath been upon all my Father's before me,
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so it will come upon me, I will make account of it, and therefore I will waite all my dayes:
so it will come upon me, I will make account of it, and Therefore I will wait all my days:
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So should we, make account every day, that this may bee the day of my change;
So should we, make account every day, that this may be the day of my change;
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in every thing you doe, make account that your change may begin then in that very action,
in every thing you do, make account that your change may begin then in that very actium,
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and this will be a meanes to make you waite for your change, make you prepare for death.
and this will be a means to make you wait for your change, make you prepare for death.
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It is that that Drusius noteth of Rabbi Eleazer, that he gave this counsell and advise, that a man should be sure to repent one day before he died.
It is that that Drusius notes of Rabbi Eleazar, that he gave this counsel and Advice, that a man should be sure to Repent one day before he died.
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Hee meant not that a man should deferre his repentance till it did evidently appeare, that Death had seized upon him:
He meant not that a man should defer his Repentance till it did evidently appear, that Death had seized upon him:
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But, because a man may conclude, if it be possible I may live to day, it is probable I may die to morrow,
But, Because a man may conclude, if it be possible I may live to day, it is probable I may die to morrow,
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therefore I will repent to day. Doe it now, and doe not delay it till to morrow.
Therefore I will Repent to day. Do it now, and do not Delay it till to morrow.
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This is that we are to doe, to account of every day, as that which may be the day of our change,
This is that we Are to do, to account of every day, as that which may be the day of our change,
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and so to carrie our selves in all our actions and occasions, as if wee should have no more time to doe our worke.
and so to carry our selves in all our actions and occasions, as if we should have no more time to do our work.
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And this is especially to be observed in three things.
And this is especially to be observed in three things.
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First, in matter of sinning, be carefull to amend sinne every day, labour to mortifie sinne this day,
First, in matter of sinning, be careful to amend sin every day, labour to mortify sin this day,
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as if thou shouldest have no more dayes to mortifie it in, take heed of sinning now,
as if thou Shouldst have no more days to mortify it in, take heed of sinning now,
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as if thou shouldest die now. Some we see have beene taken away in the very act of sinne:
as if thou Shouldst die now. some we see have been taken away in the very act of sin:
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Ananias and Saphira were taken away in the very act of sinning, when they were telling a lie to the Apostle they died: Ananias and Sapphira were taken away in the very act of sinning, when they were telling a lie to the Apostle they died:
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Zimri and Corbie were slaine in the very act of uncleannesse: Corah and his company, they died in the act of murmuring, and resisting of God, and his ordinances, and ministers.Zimri and Corbie were slain in the very act of uncleanness: Corah and his company, they died in the act of murmuring, and resisting of God, and his ordinances, and Ministers.
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Let a man now reason with himselfe, these were taken away in their sinnes, it may be my case aswell as theirs,
Let a man now reason with himself, these were taken away in their Sins, it may be my case aswell as theirs,
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if I be found in sinne. That is the first.
if I be found in sin. That is the First.
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Secondly, bring it home to this particularalso, in another case, and that is, in redeeming of the opportunities of the time of our life.
Secondly, bring it home to this particularalso, in Another case, and that is, in redeeming of the opportunities of the time of our life.
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Besides, the generall time of life, there be certaine opportunities, certaine advantages of time, that the Scripture calleth seasons: be carefull to redeeme them:
Beside, the general time of life, there be certain opportunities, certain advantages of time, that the Scripture calls seasons: be careful to Redeem them:
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though you may enjoy your lives, yet you may have none of these;
though you may enjoy your lives, yet you may have none of these;
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such as are seasons of glorifying God, seasons of doing good, seasons of gaining good to a mans selfe, be carefull therefore (I say) to mannage those opportunities,
such as Are seasons of glorifying God, seasons of doing good, seasons of gaining good to a men self, be careful Therefore (I say) to manage those opportunities,
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and advantages of time, so that you may glorifie God:
and advantages of time, so that you may Glorify God:
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Whether you eate or drinke, or whatsoever you doe, doe all to the glory of God. Which way soever you may most advance Gods glory, Whither you eat or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God. Which Way soever you may most advance God's glory,
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and promote his worship, which way soever yee may promote the cause of God, drawing men to God,
and promote his worship, which Way soever ye may promote the cause of God, drawing men to God,
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and incouraging them in the wayes of God, which way soever you may bee usefull, employ your selfe at that time, the present time,
and encouraging them in the ways of God, which Way soever you may be useful, employ your self At that time, the present time,
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because you must die, and you may die now, you may have no more opportunities to doe it in.
Because you must die, and you may die now, you may have no more opportunities to do it in.
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And so likewise in all advantages, wherein men may doe good to men, Exhort one another while it is called to day,
And so likewise in all advantages, wherein men may do good to men, Exhort one Another while it is called to day,
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and while you have time doe good unto all: and while you have time do good unto all:
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Doe all the spirituall good, and all the outward good that you can, while you have seasons to doe good.
Do all the spiritual good, and all the outward good that you can, while you have seasons to do good.
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Happy is that servant, that his Master shall find so doing, when he commeth, leading a fruitfull and profitable life.Happy is that servant, that his Master shall find so doing, when he comes, leading a fruitful and profitable life.
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So, doe good to your owne soules while you have time:
So, do good to your own Souls while you have time:
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pray, while you have time to pray, heare the Word, while you have time to heare it:
pray, while you have time to pray, hear the Word, while you have time to hear it:
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exercise repentance, while you have time to repent: perfect the worke of mortification, while you have time to mortifie your corruptions:
exercise Repentance, while you have time to Repent: perfect the work of mortification, while you have time to mortify your corruptions:
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doe your soules all the good you can, by the advantages of all the ordinances, of all the opportunities that God hath given you.
do your Souls all the good you can, by the advantages of all the ordinances, of all the opportunities that God hath given you.
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This is the end of all men: it hath been the end of good and bad before;
This is the end of all men: it hath been the end of good and bad before;
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and it shall be the end of good and bad now;
and it shall be the end of good and bad now;
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men must die, their houses will be houses of mourning, therefore mannage the time in doing all the good you can, that God may be glorified, men may be benefited, and your owne soules furthered; That is the second thing.
men must die, their houses will be houses of mourning, Therefore manage the time in doing all the good you can, that God may be glorified, men may be benefited, and your own Souls furthered; That is the second thing.
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Lastly, in the manner of your conversation, consider the time that you have to doe every thing in.
Lastly, in the manner of your Conversation, Consider the time that you have to do every thing in.
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Will a man be found idleing in the market-place, when hee should be working in the Vineyard? Would you be feasting,
Will a man be found idling in the marketplace, when he should be working in the Vineyard? Would you be feasting,
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when God would have you mourning? you shall see some that have beene taken away,
when God would have you mourning? you shall see Some that have been taken away,
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when they little thought of it: Belshazzer, he was in his feasts, and then commeth the sentence of death against him,
when they little Thought of it: Belshazzar, he was in his feasts, and then comes the sentence of death against him,
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and other the like examples you may see in the Scripture.
and other the like Examples you may see in the Scripture.
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Consider therefore the particular actions that you doe, whether they bee such as hold agreement with the state of a dying man.
Consider Therefore the particular actions that you do, whither they be such as hold agreement with the state of a dying man.
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So for the manner of doing holy duties.
So for the manner of doing holy duties.
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Would you be found praying perfunctorily, and carelesly? Would you be found comming to the Sacrament unprepared? What though you doe holy actions, that are good for the matter, would you be found doing of them, with unfit and unprepared hearts? You see what the Apostle saith, 1 Cor. 11. For this cause many are sicke, and weake, and many sleepe:
Would you be found praying perfunctorily, and carelessly? Would you be found coming to the Sacrament unprepared? What though you do holy actions, that Are good for the matter, would you be found doing of them, with unfit and unprepared hearts? You see what the Apostle Says, 1 Cor. 11. For this cause many Are sick, and weak, and many sleep:
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they slept, they were dead for this, even because they came unworthily to receive the Sacrament of the Lords Supper.
they slept, they were dead for this, even Because they Come unworthily to receive the Sacrament of the lords Supper.
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Would you therefore bee found doing of holy duties, and not in a right manner? The serious consideration of this, that Death is the end of all men, with the particular application of it to a mans selfe, that as it is the state of all men,
Would you Therefore be found doing of holy duties, and not in a right manner? The serious consideration of this, that Death is the end of all men, with the particular application of it to a men self, that as it is the state of all men,
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It is the dutie of those that live, to lay to heart the death of others.
It is the duty of those that live, to lay to heart the death of Others.
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so it is mine in particular, I must die, and I may die now; it hath an influence into all the actions of a mans life. To conclude. In the last place;
so it is mine in particular, I must die, and I may die now; it hath an influence into all the actions of a men life. To conclude. In the last place;
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This point is of use to us, also in the death of others. First, to moderate the mourning of Christians for the death of others.
This point is of use to us, also in the death of Others. First, to moderate the mourning of Christians for the death of Others.
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Why? It is the end of all men, it is that that is the common condition of all men, it should not be too grievous,
Why? It is the end of all men, it is that that is the Common condition of all men, it should not be too grievous,
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nor too dolefull to any man.
nor too doleful to any man.
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Wee would not have our friends to bee in another condition in their birth then others, wee would not have them have more fingers,
we would not have our Friends to be in Another condition in their birth then Others, we would not have them have more fingers,
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or more members then a man, and would wee have them have more dayes? Let this serve as a briefe touch upon that.
or more members then a man, and would we have them have more days? Let this serve as a brief touch upon that.
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Secondly, it teacheth us to make good use of our fellowship while we are together. Not only we may die, but those that are usefull to us may die also:
Secondly, it Teaches us to make good use of our fellowship while we Are together. Not only we may die, but those that Are useful to us may die also:
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let us make good use of one another, while we live therefore. This will make the death of others bitter, and will be worse then the death,
let us make good use of one Another, while we live Therefore. This will make the death of Others bitter, and will be Worse then the death,
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and losse of our friends, the guilt upon a mans conscience, that hee hath not made that use of them while they were alive, that he might have done:
and loss of our Friends, the guilt upon a men conscience, that he hath not made that use of them while they were alive, that he might have done:
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let us therefore make the death of our friends easie, by making good use of them while they live.
let us Therefore make the death of our Friends easy, by making good use of them while they live.
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It did smite the heart of those Ephesians, that they should see the face of Paul no more, specially above the rest it grieved them, that they should see him no more,
It did smite the heart of those Ephesians, that they should see the face of Paul no more, specially above the rest it grieved them, that they should see him no more,
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how would it have grieved them thinke you, if they had alwayes hardned themselves against his ministrie before? Thinke with your selves seriously, here is such a Minister, such a Christian friend, that husband and wife, that parent and child, a time of parting will come;
how would it have grieved them think you, if they had always hardened themselves against his Ministry before? Think with your selves seriously, Here is such a Minister, such a Christian friend, that husband and wife, that parent and child, a time of parting will come;
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let us make it easie now, by making good use of one another while we live, that when friends are tooke away, we may have cause to thanke God, that we have had communion,
let us make it easy now, by making good use of one Another while we live, that when Friends Are took away, we may have cause to thank God, that we have had communion,
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and comfort of their fellowship and societie, the benefit of their graces, the fruit of their lives:
and Comfort of their fellowship and society, the benefit of their graces, the fruit of their lives:
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and not sorrow for the want of them by death. So much for that.
and not sorrow for the want of them by death. So much for that.
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I come now to the second, and principall reason, why it is better to goe to the house of mourning,
I come now to the second, and principal reason, why it is better to go to the house of mourning,
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then to the house of feasting, it is this, because the living shall lay it to his heart, What shall hee lay to his heart? That that is the end of all men, hee shall lay the death of men to heart.then to the house of feasting, it is this, Because the living shall lay it to his heart, What shall he lay to his heart? That that is the end of all men, he shall lay the death of men to heart.
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The point I observe from hence is thus much.
The point I observe from hence is thus much.
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That is, seriously to consider, and make use for themselves of the death of others. You see the Text is cleare for the point.
That is, seriously to Consider, and make use for themselves of the death of Others. You see the Text is clear for the point.
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And there is good reason why it should be so. First, in respect of the glory that commeth to God.
And there is good reason why it should be so. First, in respect of the glory that comes to God.
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Secondly, in respect of the good that commeth to our selves by it. First, God is glorified by this, when wee lay to heart the death of others: Secondly, in respect of the good that comes to our selves by it. First, God is glorified by this, when we lay to heart the death of Others:
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there is a dishonour done to God, when wee slight the death of others, good or bad.
there is a dishonour done to God, when we slight the death of Others, good or bad.
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It is a dishonour to God to slight any of his actions: this is one of Gods workes in the world, the death of men:
It is a dishonour to God to slight any of his actions: this is one of God's works in the world, the death of men:
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this is a thing wherein Gods hand is seene:
this is a thing wherein God's hand is seen:
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he saith to the sonnes of Adam, Returne. The spirit returneth to God that gave it.
he Says to the Sons of Adam, Return. The Spirit returns to God that gave it.
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It is hee that hath the power of life and death. If a sparrow fall not to the ground, without the providence of God;
It is he that hath the power of life and death. If a sparrow fallen not to the ground, without the providence of God;
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much lesse the servants of God, the precious ones upon the earth, the excellent ones, as David calleth them.
much less the Servants of God, the precious ones upon the earth, the excellent ones, as David calls them.
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I say, God is seene much in these workes, and it is a great dishonour to God,
I say, God is seen much in these works, and it is a great dishonour to God,
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when men doe not consider the workes of his hands:
when men do not Consider the works of his hands:
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David by the spirit of Prophesie in Psal. 28. 5. wisheth a curse upon ungodly men, and for this reason among the rest, because they consider not the operation of his hands: David by the Spirit of Prophesy in Psalm 28. 5. wishes a curse upon ungodly men, and for this reason among the rest, Because they Consider not the operation of his hands:
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this is that that puts men into a curst estate, and exposeth them to the wrath of God,
this is that that puts men into a cursed estate, and exposeth them to the wrath of God,
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when they regard not the workes of the Lord.
when they regard not the works of the Lord.
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The actions of Princes, and great men upon earth, every man considereth of them, and weigheth them:
The actions of Princes, and great men upon earth, every man Considereth of them, and weigheth them:
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It is that, wherein wee give God the glory of his wisedome, and of his truth, of his power, of his justice, of his mercy, of his soveraigntie and dominion,
It is that, wherein we give God the glory of his Wisdom, and of his truth, of his power, of his Justice, of his mercy, of his sovereignty and dominion,
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and Lordship over the whole earth, when wee labour to draw to a particular use to ourselves, the workes of God in the world, specially the death of men, of all men, good and bad,
and Lordship over the Whole earth, when we labour to draw to a particular use to ourselves, the works of God in the world, specially the death of men, of all men, good and bad,
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for we must give it the same latitude, and extent, and scope that the Text doth here:
for we must give it the same latitude, and extent, and scope that the Text does Here:
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he speakes here of the death of men in generall, and he saith of all men, that their death shall bee laid to heart by the living.
he speaks Here of the death of men in general, and he Says of all men, that their death shall be laid to heart by the living.
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Secondly, as there is reason that we should take to heart the death of others, in respect of the glory that commeth to God thereby:
Secondly, as there is reason that we should take to heart the death of Others, in respect of the glory that comes to God thereby:
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so in respect of ourselves also, much benefit commeth to ourselves, by laying to heart the death of other men.
so in respect of ourselves also, much benefit comes to ourselves, by laying to heart the death of other men.
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There be three speciall things considerable in the death of any one, that is matter of profit,
There be three special things considerable in the death of any one, that is matter of profit,
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and benefit to those that live, and survive after them. Therein we see the certainty nature cause and end of Death.
and benefit to those that live, and survive After them. Therein we see the certainty nature cause and end of Death.
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First, therein we see the certainty of death:
First, therein we see the certainty of death:
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For now we have not only the word of God that tels us that we shall die,
For now we have not only the word of God that tells us that we shall die,
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but the workes of God taking others before us:
but the works of God taking Others before us:
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that as the Sacraments are called Visible instructions, because they teach by the eye, and the outward senses:
that as the Sacraments Are called Visible instructions, Because they teach by the eye, and the outward Senses:
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so the death of others are visible instructions to the living, it teacheth by the eye:
so the death of Others Are visible instructions to the living, it Teaches by the eye:
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a man is guided by the eye, to see his owne condition, and as it were in a glasse, there is represented to him his owne state:
a man is guided by the eye, to see his own condition, and as it were in a glass, there is represented to him his own state:
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what we are, they were once:
what we Are, they were once:
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the time was that they converst with men as we doe, that they spake for Gods glory upon earth as we doe;
the time was that they conversed with men as we do, that they spoke for God's glory upon earth as we do;
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and what they are now we shall be, there will come a time when our workes shall cease as theirs doe,
and what they Are now we shall be, there will come a time when our works shall cease as theirs do,
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when we shall be in the place of silence, as they are.
when we shall be in the place of silence, as they Are.
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I say, it confirmeth to us the former certaintie, and assurance of our death, when we see others fall before us.
I say, it confirmeth to us the former certainty, and assurance of our death, when we see Others fallen before us.
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And there is great profit and benefit that ariseth out of this.
And there is great profit and benefit that arises out of this.
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This is necessary to awaken mens drowsinesse, and to quicken up mens dulnesse to a serious consideration of that that is so usefull to themselves.
This is necessary to awaken men's drowsiness, and to quicken up men's dulness to a serious consideration of that that is so useful to themselves.
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A man would wonder, that in the Wildernesse, where so many thousands died, (for the hand of God was out against them,
A man would wonder, that in the Wilderness, where so many thousands died, (for the hand of God was out against them,
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for their murmuring and rebellion, and they were destroyed by the destroyer, as the Apostle speakes 2 Cor. 10.) that there Moses should pray, Lord teach us to number our dayes, that wee may apply our hearts to wisedome:
for their murmuring and rebellion, and they were destroyed by the destroyer, as the Apostle speaks 2 Cor. 10.) that there Moses should pray, Lord teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to Wisdom:
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though they had a sight of so many dying before them, and that continually, yet they needed to bee stirred up to pray, that God would teach them to make use of it. So it is with us.
though they had a sighed of so many dying before them, and that continually, yet they needed to be stirred up to pray, that God would teach them to make use of it. So it is with us.
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Wee have seene not only one or two die before us, but there was a time not long since (and you cannot forget it) wherein the destroying Angel did walke at libertie about the Citie,
we have seen not only one or two die before us, but there was a time not long since (and you cannot forget it) wherein the destroying Angel did walk At liberty about the city,
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and kill thousands in our streets, yet when so many died, what securitie was there even among those that lived? insomuch, that after a while the sicknesse grew common, and usuall, and so, unregarded.
and kill thousands in our streets, yet when so many died, what security was there even among those that lived? insomuch, that After a while the sickness grew Common, and usual, and so, unregarded.
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while they are yet joyned together.
while they Are yet joined together.
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Have we not need then as much as ever Moses had in the Wildernesse, to crie to God, to teach us to number our dayes, that wee may apply our hearts to wisedome? Nay, much more now,
Have we not need then as much as ever Moses had in the Wilderness, to cry to God, to teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to Wisdom? Nay, much more now,
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when there is scarce one, or none, in comparison of those multitudes that were swept away in that visitation, we have need of such helpes as these are,
when there is scarce one, or none, in comparison of those Multitudes that were swept away in that Visitation, we have need of such helps as these Are,
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and to joyne our prayers with them too, that we may be stirred up to a serious application of it to our selves.
and to join our Prayers with them too, that we may be stirred up to a serious application of it to our selves.
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That's the first thing, it is necessary for living men to take to heart the death of those that are departed, that they may see,
That's the First thing, it is necessary for living men to take to heart the death of those that Are departed, that they may see,
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and be brought seriously to thinke of the certainty of their owne death.
and be brought seriously to think of the certainty of their own death.
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Secondly, therein also wee see the nature of death, what the proper worke of it in the world is;
Secondly, therein also we see the nature of death, what the proper work of it in the world is;
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It is of singular use too.
It is of singular use too.
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The nature of death, the proper worke of it, is to disunite, to separate, to dis-joyne things:
The nature of death, the proper work of it, is to disunite, to separate, to disjoin things:
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here you have the soule separated from the body: the estate separated from the man; the man separated from his friends, and all by Death.
Here you have the soul separated from the body: the estate separated from the man; the man separated from his Friends, and all by Death.
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First (I say) yee have the body separated from the soule: and this is a usefull consideration.
First (I say) ye have the body separated from the soul: and this is a useful consideration.
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The soule and the body, while they keepe together in a man, they may be helpfull, and usefull one to another;
The soul and the body, while they keep together in a man, they may be helpful, and useful one to Another;
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the time will come when they must be separated. Alas!
the time will come when they must be separated. Alas!
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the not considering of this, is the cause of those great errours, that are in the lives of men:
the not considering of this, is the cause of those great errors, that Are in the lives of men:
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that they bestow so much time upon their bodies, that they so much minde the present things of this life,
that they bestow so much time upon their bodies, that they so much mind the present things of this life,
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and their outward welfare, as if they had no soules at all to regard; as if there never should bee a separation of body and soule one from another.
and their outward welfare, as if they had no Souls At all to regard; as if there never should be a separation of body and soul one from Another.
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What is the reason that there is all that care tooke, for food for the body? for apparell for the body? for health for the body? and such an utter neglect of the soule? but because that men doe not dreame, doe not thinke of a time of separation, of a time of dis-junction, of a time of parting these two.
What is the reason that there is all that care took, for food for the body? for apparel for the body? for health for the body? and such an utter neglect of the soul? but Because that men do not dream, do not think of a time of separation, of a time of disjunction, of a time of parting these two.
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All the worke of a mans life, should now be to make a good use of the faculties of his soule, that the body may be happy by it:
All the work of a men life, should now be to make a good use of the faculties of his soul, that the body may be happy by it:
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the soule will draw the body after it to its owne estate. Now they are together, if they joyne now in sinne:
the soul will draw the body After it to its own estate. Now they Are together, if they join now in sin:
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after their separation, there shall come a time, when they shall be joyned in punishment: if they joyne now in the service of God;
After their separation, there shall come a time, when they shall be joined in punishment: if they join now in the service of God;
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after they have beene separated a while by death, there will come a time, when they shall be againe joyned in glory and happinesse. That is the first;
After they have been separated a while by death, there will come a time, when they shall be again joined in glory and happiness. That is the First;
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There will bee a separation of soule and body: therefore make good use of them, while they are together:
There will be a separation of soul and body: Therefore make good use of them, while they Are together:
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let the body be serviceable to the soule, by all its senses and members:
let the body be serviceable to the soul, by all its Senses and members:
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let the soule rule, and order the body, by its understanding and affections, &c. that both body and soule may bee made blessed in an eternall conjunction together after death,
let the soul Rule, and order the body, by its understanding and affections, etc. that both body and soul may be made blessed in an Eternal conjunction together After death,
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and in an everlasting union in the sight of God.
and in an everlasting Union in the sighed of God.
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Secondly, Death makes a separation betweene a man, and all his outward estate in the world.
Secondly, Death makes a separation between a man, and all his outward estate in the world.
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The rich man in Saint Luke 12. thought not upon this: Soule, thou hast much goods layed up for many yeares;
The rich man in Saint Lycia 12. Thought not upon this: Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many Years;
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hee thought his soule, and his goods, should never have parted, therefore take now thine ease, saith he.
he Thought his soul, and his goods, should never have parted, Therefore take now thine ease, Says he.
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See what the end of it was; Thou foole (saith the Lord) this night they shall fetch away thy soule,
See what the end of it was; Thou fool (Says the Lord) this night they shall fetch away thy soul,
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and then whose shall these things bee? The time is comming, that these things shall bee none of thine, they shall bee another mans, they shall be some bodies else, they shall be taken from thee.and then whose shall these things be? The time is coming, that these things shall be none of thine, they shall be Another men, they shall be Some bodies Else, they shall be taken from thee.
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How necessary is this consideration, to take off mens affections from the world, and to stirre them up to use their wealth,
How necessary is this consideration, to take off men's affections from the world, and to stir them up to use their wealth,
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and their estates, while they have them, so as may make for the glory of God? A time shall come, that they shall not have it to use, that nothing shall be left them,
and their estates, while they have them, so as may make for the glory of God? A time shall come, that they shall not have it to use, that nothing shall be left them,
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but a bare account to be given up, Give an account of thy stewardship, Luke 16. The maine businesse is now to be done,
but a bore account to be given up, Give an account of thy stewardship, Lycia 16. The main business is now to be done,
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while a man and his wealth are together, while a man and his estate continueth together, to use it to Gods glory, otherwise it will be a woefull,
while a man and his wealth Are together, while a man and his estate Continueth together, to use it to God's glory, otherwise it will be a woeful,
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and heavy parting, when death shall come to make a separation.
and heavy parting, when death shall come to make a separation.
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The young man went away sorrowfull, when Christ would have his wealth from him, because he had great possessions.
The young man went away sorrowful, when christ would have his wealth from him, Because he had great possessions.
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How sorrowfull will a man goe out of the world, when he hath a great deale of wealth,
How sorrowful will a man go out of the world, when he hath a great deal of wealth,
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but he hath not prepared his account, he cannot give up a reckoning of his getting of it, of his using and imploying of it? It is necessary therefore (I say) that men take to heart the death of those that die before them, that when they see the bodies,
but he hath not prepared his account, he cannot give up a reckoning of his getting of it, of his using and employing of it? It is necessary Therefore (I say) that men take to heart the death of those that die before them, that when they see the bodies,
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and soules of men parted, men and their estates parted, they may learne how to use their bodies and soules, themselves and their estates,
and Souls of men parted, men and their estates parted, they may Learn how to use their bodies and Souls, themselves and their estates,
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Thirdly, Death doth not only part a mans body and soule, a mans selfe and his wealth,
Thirdly, Death does not only part a men body and soul, a men self and his wealth,
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but it parteth a man from his friends, from all his worldly acquaintance, from all those that he tooke delight in upon earth:
but it parts a man from his Friends, from all his worldly acquaintance, from all those that he took delight in upon earth:
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Deathmakes a separation betweene husband and wife:
Deathmakes a separation between husband and wife:
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see it in Abraham and Sarah, though Abraham loved Sarah dearely, yet Death parted them, Let me have a place to burie my dead out of my sight.
see it in Abraham and Sarah, though Abraham loved Sarah dearly, yet Death parted them, Let me have a place to bury my dead out of my sighed.
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It parteth father and child, how unwilling soever they be:
It parts father and child, how unwilling soever they be:
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see it in David and Absolom, Oh Absolom, my sonne, would God I had died for thee:
see it in David and Absalom, O Absalom, my son, would God I had died for thee:
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and Rachel mourned for her children, and would not be comforted, because they were not. It parteth the Minister and the people:
and Rachel mourned for her children, and would not be comforted, Because they were not. It parts the Minister and the people:
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see it in the case of the people of Israels lamenting the death of Samuel; and in the case of the Ephesians, at the parting of S. Paul, sorrowing especially when they heard they should see his face no more.
see it in the case of the people of Israel's lamenting the death of Samuel; and in the case of the Ephesians, At the parting of S. Paul, sorrowing especially when they herd they should see his face no more.
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It parteth those friends who were so united together in love, as if they had but one soule in two bodies;
It parts those Friends who were so united together in love, as if they had but one soul in two bodies;
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see it in the separation that was made by death, betweene David and Ionathan, that were so knit together in their love, that he bewaileth him, Woe is mee for my brother Ionathan.
see it in the separation that was made by death, between David and Ionathan, that were so knit together in their love, that he bewaileth him, Woe is me for my brother Ionathan.
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This is a necessary consideration for us that live, that wee may learne to know how to carrie our selves towards our wordly friends,
This is a necessary consideration for us that live, that we may Learn to know how to carry our selves towards our wordly Friends,
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and how to moderate our selves in our enjoyment of these worldly comforts. Looke upon every worldly thing as a mortall, as a dying comfort.
and how to moderate our selves in our enjoyment of these worldly comforts. Look upon every worldly thing as a Mortal, as a dying Comfort.
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Looke upon children and friends, as dying comforts. Look upon your estates, as that that hath wings, and will be gone.
Look upon children and Friends, as dying comforts. Look upon your estates, as that that hath wings, and will be gone.
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Looke upon your bodies, that now you make so much of, as a thing that must bee parted from the soule by death, and that ere long.
Look upon your bodies, that now you make so much of, as a thing that must be parted from the soul by death, and that ere long.
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See what advise the Apostle giveth, 1 Cor. 7. 19. the time is short (saith he) therefore let those that marry, bee as if they married not:
See what Advice the Apostle gives, 1 Cor. 7. 19. the time is short (Says he) Therefore let those that marry, be as if they married not:
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and they that rejoyce, as though they rejoyced not: and they that buy, as though they possessed not:
and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not: and they that buy, as though they possessed not:
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and they that use this world as not abusing it. and they that use this world as not abusing it.
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A man abuseth the world, when he useth it beyond the consideration of the shortnesse of enjoying these things:
A man abuseth the world, when he uses it beyond the consideration of the shortness of enjoying these things:
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when hee lookes upon these things, as things that hee shall enjoy alwayes.
when he looks upon these things, as things that he shall enjoy always.
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But if we would use it aright, looke upon things, as things that we shall enjoy, but for a short time.
But if we would use it aright, look upon things, as things that we shall enjoy, but for a short time.
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This body that seemeth now to have some beautie in it, yet it must die, and be laied in the dust:
This body that seems now to have Some beauty in it, yet it must die, and be laid in the dust:
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these friends that seeme now to haue some pleasure, and delight in them, yet I must die, and be tooke from them:
these Friends that seem now to have Some pleasure, and delight in them, yet I must die, and be took from them:
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this estate and wealth, that now I set so much prize upon, I must die, and death will part me and it.
this estate and wealth, that now I Set so much prize upon, I must die, and death will part me and it.
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So I say, lookeupon every thing as separable from us. Moderate your affections likewise to them.
So I say, lookeupon every thing as separable from us. Moderate your affections likewise to them.
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Vse them onely as comforts in the way, as a traveller doth the pleasures of his Inne, hee stands not to build himselfe houses against every pleasant walke he lookes upon, he stands not to purchase lands,
Use them only as comforts in the Way, as a traveller does the pleasures of his Inn, he Stands not to built himself houses against every pleasant walk he looks upon, he Stands not to purchase Lands,
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and to lay them to every Inne he comes to lie at;
and to lay them to every Inn he comes to lie At;
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No, he knowes that he is now but in his passage, in his way, he knowes that hee is not at home, that is the place he is going to,
No, he knows that he is now but in his passage, in his Way, he knows that he is not At home, that is the place he is going to,
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and after a time hee shall come thither.
and After a time he shall come thither.
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So make account that you are not now at home, it is death that must helpe you to your home.
So make account that you Are not now At home, it is death that must help you to your home.
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Let this therefore take you off from all these things that are in the way. It is a strange thing, to see how Sathan besotteth, and befooleth men.
Let this Therefore take you off from all these things that Are in the Way. It is a strange thing, to see how Sathan besotteth, and befooleth men.
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They strive, and labour to compasse many worldly things, as if their happinesse stood in the enjoyment of them,
They strive, and labour to compass many worldly things, as if their happiness stood in the enjoyment of them,
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as if they should have their wealth, and their comforts for ever.
as if they should have their wealth, and their comforts for ever.
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What care is there amongst men to get wealth, and many times lose their soules in getting the world? Alas!
What care is there among men to get wealth, and many times loose their Souls in getting the world? Alas!
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Death will part, soule and body, them and their wealth and all. Doe wee not see this daily in the death of others before us:
Death will part, soul and body, them and their wealth and all. Do we not see this daily in the death of Others before us:
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such a one is dead, where is his body now? in the dust.
such a one is dead, where is his body now? in the dust.
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Where are his friends, and his companions now? Where is his wealth and his estate,
Where Are his Friends, and his Sodales now? Where is his wealth and his estate,
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for which many flattered him, and fawned upon him? are they not all separated from him? they have nothing now to doe with him:
for which many flattered him, and fawned upon him? Are they not all separated from him? they have nothing now to do with him:
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he cannot dispose of one penny of his estate now, it is left he knowes not to whom, others now have the mannaging of it.
he cannot dispose of one penny of his estate now, it is left he knows not to whom, Others now have the managing of it.
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As now you can say this of others, so there will a time come, that other men will say the like of you, I had such a friend,
As now you can say this of Others, so there will a time come, that other men will say the like of you, I had such a friend,
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but death hath parted him from me, hee had such an estate, but death hath parted him and his estate.
but death hath parted him from me, he had such an estate, but death hath parted him and his estate.
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Let us therefore make this use of the death of others, to conclude with our selves, that there will be a parting of all those outward things, that now wee are so apt to dote upon.
Let us Therefore make this use of the death of Others, to conclude with our selves, that there will be a parting of all those outward things, that now we Are so apt to dote upon.
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The third speciall thing considerable in the death of others, that will be matter of profit,
The third special thing considerable in the death of Others, that will be matter of profit,
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and benefit to those that live, and survive after them is, the end and cause for which God sendeth Death abroad into the world with such a large commission, that it goeth on with such libertie to every familie, to every place, that it seizeth upon every person.
and benefit to those that live, and survive After them is, the end and cause for which God sends Death abroad into the world with such a large commission, that it Goes on with such liberty to every family, to every place, that it seizes upon every person.
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What's the reason of it? You shall see in the severall deaths of men, severall causes. There is judgement and mercy;
What's the reason of it? You shall see in the several death's of men, several Causes. There is judgement and mercy;
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sometime a mixture of both, and sometime but of one of these. Sometimes, wee see an apparant judgement of God in the death of some.
sometime a mixture of both, and sometime but of one of these. Sometime, we see an apparent judgement of God in the death of Some.
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A judgement of God upon themselves.
A judgement of God upon themselves.
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Thus the young Prophet that disobeyed the word of the Lord, a Lyon met him in the way and slew him.
Thus the young Prophet that disobeyed the word of the Lord, a lion met him in the Way and slew him.
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So those Corinths, that did eate and drinke unworthily in the Lords Supper, though they were such as were saved after,
So those Corinths, that did eat and drink unworthily in the lords Supper, though they were such as were saved After,
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yet neverthelesse for this very cause (saith the Apostle) some of them were sicke and weake,
yet nevertheless for this very cause (Says the Apostle) Some of them were sick and weak,
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and some slept, they died, they were judged of the Lord, that they might not bee condemned with the world. and Some slept, they died, they were judged of the Lord, that they might not be condemned with the world.
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When you see death seizing upon men, as an act of divine judgement, of divine displeasure, let it make you more fearefull of sinning against God,
When you see death seizing upon men, as an act of divine judgement, of divine displeasure, let it make you more fearful of sinning against God,
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lest you provoke against your selves the same wrath, in the very act of sinne. Sometimes againe it is a judgement of God upon others.
lest you provoke against your selves the same wrath, in the very act of sin. Sometime again it is a judgement of God upon Others.
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Thus God takes away divers of his servants, because the world is not worthy of them.
Thus God Takes away diverse of his Servants, Because the world is not worthy of them.
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And as this is an act of judgement upon the world, so it is an act of mercie to them;
And as this is an act of judgement upon the world, so it is an act of mercy to them;
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God in mercy taking of them away from the evill to come, and from the evill present.
God in mercy taking of them away from the evil to come, and from the evil present.
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A judgement of God to others that are unworthy of them: A mercie to themselves, that they are tooke away, from their owne evill;
A judgement of God to Others that Are unworthy of them: A mercy to themselves, that they Are took away, from their own evil;
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from sinne, from temptations, from all the effects and fruits of sinne; and taken away from the evill that is to come upon others.
from sin, from temptations, from all the effects and fruits of sin; and taken away from the evil that is to come upon Others.
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An act (I say) of mercie to them.
an act (I say) of mercy to them.
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So it was to the child of Ieroboam, he should die, and should not see the judgement that was to come upon his fathers house, because there was found some good thing in him toward the Lord.
So it was to the child of Jeroboam, he should die, and should not see the judgement that was to come upon his Father's house, Because there was found Some good thing in him towards the Lord.
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So it was to Iosiah, Hee should bee gathered to his fathers in peace, and his eyes should not see all that evill which the Lord would bring upon Ierusalem, and upon the inhabitants thereof.
So it was to Josiah, He should be gathered to his Father's in peace, and his eyes should not see all that evil which the Lord would bring upon Ierusalem, and upon the inhabitants thereof.
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which was a violent worke, such a worke as knocks us off of all holds,
which was a violent work, such a work as knocks us off of all holds,
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An act of judgement to others. Righteous and mercifull men are taken away, and noman layeth it to heart:
an act of judgement to Others. Righteous and merciful men Are taken away, and Roman Layeth it to heart:
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they consider not the causes wherefore God takes away those good men.
they Consider not the Causes Wherefore God Takes away those good men.
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A Land, a Kingdome, a State, a People, a place is much weakned, when those that are righteous, and mercifull men;
A Land, a Kingdom, a State, a People, a place is much weakened, when those that Are righteous, and merciful men;
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when those that stand in the gappe, and use their endevours to prevent judgements, are taken away.
when those that stand in the gap, and use their endeavours to prevent Judgments, Are taken away.
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The house will certainly fall, when the pillars are removed. They are the people of God only, that hold up a state; that hold up the world.
The house will Certainly fallen, when the pillars Are removed. They Are the people of God only, that hold up a state; that hold up the world.
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Assoone as Noah is put into the Arke, presently commeth the deluge upon the World.
As soon as Noah is put into the Ark, presently comes the deluge upon the World.
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Assoone as ever Lot was got up to Zoar, presently the Lord rained downe fire and brimstone upon Sodom and Gomorrah. Assoone as ever the mourners are marked, presently commeth the destroying Angell upon the rest.
As soon as ever Lot was god up to Zoar, presently the Lord reigned down fire and brimstone upon Sodom and Gomorrah. As soon as ever the mourners Are marked, presently comes the destroying Angel upon the rest.
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Beloved, when wee see those that are mourners for the evils of the times, and places where they live tooke away, we should lay it to heart,
beloved, when we see those that Are mourners for the evils of the times, and places where they live took away, we should lay it to heart,
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and consider it as a signe of Gods displeasure, as a signe that hee is a going,
and Consider it as a Signen of God's displeasure, as a Signen that he is a going,
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and departing, when he takes away his jewels, as a signe that he is a comming to judge the world,
and departing, when he Takes away his Jewels, as a Signen that he is a coming to judge the world,
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when hee beginneth to separate, to take to himselfe his owne.
when he begins to separate, to take to himself his own.
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Certainly, as soone as ever that number of the elect shall bee accomplished, when the company of those that God hath determined to eternall life shall be fulfilled,
Certainly, as soon as ever that number of the elect shall be accomplished, when the company of those that God hath determined to Eternal life shall be fulfilled,
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when the sheepe of Christ, that are yet to be brought into his fold, are gathered together,
when the sheep of christ, that Are yet to be brought into his fold, Are gathered together,
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when the fulnesse of the Gentiles is come in, and the nation of the Iewes added,
when the fullness of the Gentiles is come in, and the Nation of the Iewes added,
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then the world shall bee burnt with fire, and the day of Iudgement shall come, nothing shall hinder that generall destruction, that shall be the end of all things here below.
then the world shall be burned with fire, and the day of Judgement shall come, nothing shall hinder that general destruction, that shall be the end of all things Here below.
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As it is with the generall Iudgement of the world, so with particular Iudgements upon Nations,
As it is with the general Judgement of the world, so with particular Judgments upon nations,
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when God takes away his people, when the Saints goe out of Ierusalem to Pila, then commeth the sword of the enemie upon Ierusalem: when God drawes out his owne people, presently commeth judgement upon the rest.
when God Takes away his people, when the Saints go out of Ierusalem to Pila, then comes the sword of the enemy upon Ierusalem: when God draws out his own people, presently comes judgement upon the rest.
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It is good to observe Gods method and order, that he takes in governing of the world at this day, that in the death of the servants of God, wee may consider our owne time, that wee may prepare for those evils that are a comming,
It is good to observe God's method and order, that he Takes in governing of the world At this day, that in the death of the Servants of God, we may Consider our own time, that we may prepare for those evils that Are a coming,
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and for those greater judgements that are hastning.
and for those greater Judgments that Are hastening.
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Thus you see what use may bee made of laying to heart the death of others; God is much glorified thereby.
Thus you see what use may be made of laying to heart the death of Others; God is much glorified thereby.
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For all his attributes are seene in all his workes, and the glorifying of God, is a declaring of God to be as glorious,
For all his attributes Are seen in all his works, and the glorifying of God, is a declaring of God to be as glorious,
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as hee hath revealed himselfe to be in his attributes, which is, by shewing of them forth in his workes.
as he hath revealed himself to be in his attributes, which is, by showing of them forth in his works.
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When men can see the wisedome, the justice, the power, the mercie, the truth, the soveraigntie of God,
When men can see the Wisdom, the Justice, the power, the mercy, the truth, the sovereignty of God,
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and all in the death of others, then they glorifie God in taking to heart the death of others.
and all in the death of Others, then they Glorify God in taking to heart the death of Others.
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You see likewise what good commeth to a mans selfe by laying to heart the death of others.
You see likewise what good comes to a men self by laying to heart the death of Others.
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He sees thereby the certainty of his owne death.
He sees thereby the certainty of his own death.
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He sees the nature of death, and what the proper worke of it is, viz. to separate betweene him and all those outward comforts, all those props and staies whereupon his heart rested too much on earth, in the daies of his vanitie.
He sees the nature of death, and what the proper work of it is, viz. to separate between him and all those outward comforts, all those props and stays whereupon his heart rested too much on earth, in the days of his vanity.
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And lastly, he sees the end, and cause, why God sendeth Death into the world: sometime in judgement, that men should take heed of sin: sometime in mercie;
And lastly, he sees the end, and cause, why God sends Death into the world: sometime in judgement, that men should take heed of since: sometime in mercy;
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in mercy to the men themselves, and in mercy also to those that live, that they seeing the servants of God lodged up before the tempest, may learne to feare,
in mercy to the men themselves, and in mercy also to those that live, that they seeing the Servants of God lodged up before the tempest, may Learn to Fear,
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and to hide and secure themselves under Gods speciall providence, who can either hide them amongst the living,
and to hide and secure themselves under God's special providence, who can either hide them among the living,
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or the dead, in the worst times. Now let us conclude with some application to our selves.
or the dead, in the worst times. Now let us conclude with Some application to our selves.
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In the first place, it serveth for the just reproofe of that great neglect that is in the world at this day, that men lay not to heart the death of others.
In the First place, it serves for the just reproof of that great neglect that is in the world At this day, that men lay not to heart the death of Others.
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I wish that this were only the sinne of worldly men.
I wish that this were only the sin of worldly men.
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I know to a worldly man it is of all things the most unpleasant thought that can be to thinke of death:
I know to a worldly man it is of all things the most unpleasant Thought that can be to think of death:
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hee cannot endure to heare this, they shall fetch thy soule from thee.
he cannot endure to hear this, they shall fetch thy soul from thee.
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It is as unpleasant to him, as it is to a bankrout to heare of a Sergeant comming to arrest him:
It is as unpleasant to him, as it is to a bankrout to hear of a sergeant coming to arrest him:
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as unpleasant as it is to a malefactour to heare of being brought before the Iudge.
as unpleasant as it is to a Malefactor to hear of being brought before the Judge.
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And that is the reason why men in the time of feasting, cannot endure such discourses at their Tables,
And that is the reason why men in the time of feasting, cannot endure such discourses At their Tables,
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as might put sad thoughts of death into them; oh! these are to melancholy thoughts. Yea, but in the meane time it is thy folly, thy want of wisedome.
as might put sad thoughts of death into them; o! these Are to melancholy thoughts. Yea, but in the mean time it is thy folly, thy want of Wisdom.
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and they will slay me for my wives sake, therefore I said, this is my sister. and they will slay me for my wives sake, Therefore I said, this is my sister.
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Hee that was guided by the spirit of wisedome, and had now bought some wisedome at a deare rate, by wofull experience of his former follies;
He that was guided by the Spirit of Wisdom, and had now bought Some Wisdom At a deer rate, by woeful experience of his former follies;
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hee now seeth that it was farre better to goe to the house of mourning, that is, seriously to consider of that, which men account the most ordinary cause of mourning, that is, the death of others, and of themselves:
he now sees that it was Far better to go to the house of mourning, that is, seriously to Consider of that, which men account the most ordinary cause of mourning, that is, the death of Others, and of themselves:
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then to goe to the house of feasting, that is, to sport a mans selfe in the pleasures of the world,
then to go to the house of feasting, that is, to sport a men self in the pleasures of the world,
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and to give libertie to a mans selfe to all manner of delights.
and to give liberty to a men self to all manner of delights.
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But (I say) I wish that this were their fault onely, and that it may die with them.
But (I say) I wish that this were their fault only, and that it may die with them.
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But it is too much the fault of Gods owne people.
But it is too much the fault of God's own people.
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Moses is faine to pray for Israel in the Wildernesse, where they saw so many die before them, that God would give them wisedome to number their dayes. Moses is feign to pray for Israel in the Wilderness, where they saw so many die before them, that God would give them Wisdom to number their days.
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And Ministers have still the same cause to pray for the people, and Christians to pray one for another, that God would give them wisedome to lay to heart the death of other men.
And Ministers have still the same cause to pray for the people, and Christians to pray one for Another, that God would give them Wisdom to lay to heart the death of other men.
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Have you well considered of Death, when you can only discourse, that such a one that was profitable in his instruction, is dead:
Have you well considered of Death, when you can only discourse, that such a one that was profitable in his instruction, is dead:
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such a one by whom we have had good in conversing with, is dead, such a one that was young,
such a one by whom we have had good in conversing with, is dead, such a one that was young,
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and likely to live many yeares longer, is dead? What of all this? this is but idle, and emptie discourse.
and likely to live many Years longer, is dead? What of all this? this is but idle, and empty discourse.
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What use makest thou of this to thy selfe? dost thou gather from thence the certaintie of thy owne death? Dost thou consider what Death will doe to thee when it commeth? how that it will separate betweene thee and all things in the world, as it hath done them.
What use Makest thou of this to thy self? dost thou gather from thence the certainty of thy own death? Dost thou Consider what Death will do to thee when it comes? how that it will separate between thee and all things in the world, as it hath done them.
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Dost thou consider for what cause God sendeth Death abroad into the world? Dost thou consider this with thy selfe,
Dost thou Consider for what cause God sends Death abroad into the world? Dost thou Consider this with thy self,
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as thou oughtest to doe? This is an act of wisedome. This is that wee call due consideration, when the soule reflects upon it selfe;
as thou Ought to do? This is an act of Wisdom. This is that we call due consideration, when the soul reflects upon it self;
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it is their case now, and it will be mine, and mine in the same manner,
it is their case now, and it will be mine, and mine in the same manner,
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therefore it is good for me, to set my accounts straite with God.
Therefore it is good for me, to Set my accounts strait with God.
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When thou accompaniest another to the grave, dost thou conclude thus with thyselfe, the very next time that any death is spoken of, it may bee mine? or as Saint Peter speakes to Saphira after the death of Annanias, The feet of those that have buried thy husband are at the doore,
When thou accompaniest Another to the grave, dost thou conclude thus with thyself, the very next time that any death is spoken of, it may be mine? or as Saint Peter speaks to Sapphira After the death of Ananias, The feet of those that have buried thy husband Are At the door,
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and shall carrie thee out also? and shall carry thee out also?
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Abraham now resolveth to shew that he lived to God, and not to himselfe:Abraham now resolves to show that he lived to God, and not to himself:
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This is the reason of all that worldly-mindednesse, of all that earnestnesse, and intention, to gaine the favour of men by indirect meanes, this is the reason of all that immoderate care about our businesse with the neglect of our soules, this is the reason of all that carnall securitie, of all that forgetfulnesse of God,
This is the reason of all that Worldly-mindedness, of all that earnestness, and intention, to gain the favour of men by indirect means, this is the reason of all that immoderate care about our business with the neglect of our Souls, this is the reason of all that carnal security, of all that forgetfulness of God,
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and the account that shall be made at the day of Iudgement, this is the reason of the unfruitfulnesse of our lives, of our unprofitable spending of our times,
and the account that shall be made At the day of Judgement, this is the reason of the unfruitfulness of our lives, of our unprofitable spending of our times,
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or of whatsoever else it be, this is even the very reason of all, because even those that professe themselves to be the people of God,
or of whatsoever Else it be, this is even the very reason of all, Because even those that profess themselves to be the people of God,
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and to give God the glory of his attributes in all his workes, yet they lay not to heart the death of those that are before them.
and to give God the glory of his attributes in all his works, yet they lay not to heart the death of those that Are before them.
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Men durst not, they could not, passe away their time in such unprofitablenesse, and unfruitfulnesse as they doe,
Men durst not, they could not, pass away their time in such unprofitableness, and unfruitfulness as they do,
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if they did seriously consider, and lay to heart, the death of others before them Againe secondly;
if they did seriously Consider, and lay to heart, the death of Others before them Again secondly;
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As it condemnes the generall neglect that is amongst men of this dutie, so it serves to reproue, that sinfull laying to heart of the death of others, that is too frequent and common in the world.
As it condemns the general neglect that is among men of this duty, so it serves to reprove, that sinful laying to heart of the death of Others, that is too frequent and Common in the world.
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That is, first, when men with too much fondnesse, and with too great excesse and distemper of affection, looke upon their dead friends, That is, First, when men with too much fondness, and with too great excess and distemper of affection, look upon their dead Friends,
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as if God could never repaire the losse, nor make amends for that he hath done in taking of them away.
as if God could never repair the loss, nor make amends for that he hath done in taking of them away.
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Rachel mourneth, and will not bee comforted. Rachel Mourneth, and will not be comforted.
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David mourneth, and will scarce bee comforted, Oh Absalom, my sonne, my sonne, would God I had died for thee. David Mourneth, and will scarce be comforted, O Absalom, my son, my son, would God I had died for thee.
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What is all this, but to looke on friends, rather as Gods then men, as if all sufficiencie were included in them only? Men looke on their friends,
What is all this, but to look on Friends, rather as God's then men, as if all sufficiency were included in them only? Men look on their Friends,
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as Micah did upon his Idoll, when they had bereaved him of it, they took away all his comfort and quiet, You have taken away my Gods (saith hee) and what have I more? or as Laban, that when his Idols were stolne away, his heart was dead, hee could not stay in his house, hee could not enjoy himselfe, wherefore have you stollen away my gods? saith hee.
as micah did upon his Idol, when they had bereft him of it, they took away all his Comfort and quiet, You have taken away my God's (Says he) and what have I more? or as Laban, that when his Idols were stolen away, his heart was dead, he could not stay in his house, he could not enjoy himself, Wherefore have you stolen away my God's? Says he.
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So, I say, men looke on their dead friends as they should looke upon the Creatour,
So, I say, men look on their dead Friends as they should look upon the Creator,
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and not as upon the creature: they take their death to heart, but not in a right manner.
and not as upon the creature: they take their death to heart, but not in a right manner.
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This is the very reason why God many times makes your Christian friends so unprofitable to you when they live,
This is the very reason why God many times makes your Christian Friends so unprofitable to you when they live,
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because you idolize them, you advance them above God.
Because you idolise them, you advance them above God.
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This is the reason also, why you are so unable to beare the losse of them when they die, God beating you now with your owne rodde,
This is the reason also, why you Are so unable to bear the loss of them when they die, God beating you now with your own rod,
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and making you feele the fruit and effect of your owne folly.
and making you feel the fruit and Effect of your own folly.
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This now is an ill taking to heart the death of friends, to mourne as men without hope.
This now is an ill taking to heart the death of Friends, to mourn as men without hope.
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Secondly, there is a taking to heart, and considering of the death of men, but it is an unrighteous considering,
Secondly, there is a taking to heart, and considering of the death of men, but it is an unrighteous considering,
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an unrighteous judging of the death of others.
an unrighteous judging of the death of Others.
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If men see one die, it may bee a violent death, then they conclude, certainly there is some apparent token of Gods judgement on such a one.
If men see one die, it may be a violent death, then they conclude, Certainly there is Some apparent token of God's judgement on such a one.
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If they see another die, with some extremitie of torment, and vehement paines, certainly there is some apparant evidence of Gods wrath upon this man.
If they see Another die, with Some extremity of torment, and vehement pains, Certainly there is Some apparent evidence of God's wrath upon this man.
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If they see another in some great and violent tentation, strugling against many tentations, they conclude presently, certainly such are in worser case then others.
If they see Another in Some great and violent tentation, struggling against many tentations, they conclude presently, Certainly such Are in Worse case then Others.
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I may say to all these, as Christ said once to those that told him of the eighteene men upon whom the tower in Siloe fell, thinke you that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Hierusalem? Or rather as Solomon saith, All things come alike unto all, there is one event to the righteous, and to the wicked;
I may say to all these, as christ said once to those that told him of the eighteene men upon whom the tower in Siloe fell, think you that they were Sinners above all men that dwelled in Jerusalem? Or rather as Solomon Says, All things come alike unto all, there is one event to the righteous, and to the wicked;
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to the cleane, and to the uncleane; to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not;
to the clean, and to the unclean; to him that Sacrificeth, and to him that Sacrificeth not;
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as is the good, so is the sinner, and he that sweareth, as he that feareth an oath. as is the good, so is the sinner, and he that Sweareth, as he that fears an oath.
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Learne to judge righteous judgement, to judge wisely of the death of others, take heed of condemning the generation of the just.
Learn to judge righteous judgement, to judge wisely of the death of Others, take heed of condemning the generation of the just.
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But rather, in the last place. Make this use of the death of every one.
But rather, in the last place. Make this use of the death of every one.
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Doth such a man die by an ordinary sicknesse, having his understanding, and memorie continued to the end? Doth such a man die in inward peace and comfort, with cleare and evident apprehensions of Gods love,
Does such a man die by an ordinary sickness, having his understanding, and memory continued to the end? Does such a man die in inward peace and Comfort, with clear and evident apprehensions of God's love,
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so that he can with Simeon say, Lord now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace? What use shouldest thou that livest make of this now? Certainly, let the sweetnesse of their death, make thee in love with the goodnesse of their lives.
so that he can with Simeon say, Lord now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace? What use Shouldst thou that Livest make of this now? Certainly, let the sweetness of their death, make thee in love with the Goodness of their lives.
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That is the only way to a happy death, to a comfortable end indeed, the leading of a fruitfull and profitable life.
That is the only Way to a happy death, to a comfortable end indeed, the leading of a fruitful and profitable life.
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Againe, dost thou see the children of God full of temptations, full of feares and disquietnesse of spirit in their death? Sometimes so overcome with the violence of the disease,
Again, dost thou see the children of God full of temptations, full of fears and disquietness of Spirit in their death? Sometime so overcome with the violence of the disease,
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and these may be in the children of God, and as they are more in any one,
and these may be in the children of God, and as they Are more in any one,
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as that (it may be) they speake impertinently and idlely, it may bee sinfully? What use shouldest thou make of this now? Certainly let the terriblenesse of the example of such a mans death, let it bee a terrour to thee,
as that (it may be) they speak impertinently and idly, it may be sinfully? What use Shouldst thou make of this now? Certainly let the terribleness of the Exampl of such a men death, let it be a terror to thee,
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and a meanes to stirre thee up to more carefulnesse of making good use of thy time in this life.
and a means to stir thee up to more carefulness of making good use of thy time in this life.
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Nabal dieth, and his heart is in him as a stone. Nabal Dieth, and his heart is in him as a stone.
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If ever God quicken thee, if ever God breath upon thy soule, or enliven thee by the inward motions of his Spirit, embrace those opportunities,
If ever God quicken thee, if ever God breath upon thy soul, or enliven thee by the inward motions of his Spirit, embrace those opportunities,
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and seasons of grace, lest God smite thee with an everlasting deadnesse.
and seasons of grace, lest God smite thee with an everlasting deadness.
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Againe, hath God caused the light of his countenance to shine upon thy heart? Doth hee offer a gracious message of peace to thy soule? Doth hee speake peace at any time by the ministerie of his Word? Imbrace those offers, yeeld to those conditions of peace,
Again, hath God caused the Light of his countenance to shine upon thy heart? Does he offer a gracious message of peace to thy soul? Does he speak peace At any time by the Ministry of his Word? Embrace those offers, yield to those conditions of peace,
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lest thou bee deprived of peace at the end.
lest thou be deprived of peace At the end.
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Againe, hath GOD given thee any strength over temptations? Hast thou prevailed over the assaults of Sathan,
Again, hath GOD given thee any strength over temptations? Hast thou prevailed over the assaults of Sathan,
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and other of thy enemies? Hath hee made thee a conquerour? take heed how thou insnarest thy selfe againe,
and other of thy enemies? Hath he made thee a conqueror? take heed how thou insnarest thy self again,
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how thou inthrallest thy selfe in yeelding to Sathans yoke, lest hee buffet thee by him in a worse manner at thy end.
how thou inthrallest thy self in yielding to Satan's yoke, lest he buffet thee by him in a Worse manner At thy end.
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Thus (I say) thou canst see nothing befall any of GODS servants in their death,
Thus (I say) thou Canst see nothing befall any of GOD'S Servants in their death,
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or in the manner of their death, whether it bee more pleasing, or more sorrowfull; more calme and quiet, or more tempestuous, and full of trouble;
or in the manner of their death, whither it be more pleasing, or more sorrowful; more Cam and quiet, or more tempestuous, and full of trouble;
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whether it bee more comfortable, or more lamentable, but it may be usefull unto thee. If it bee good, it may bee it shall bee so with thee;
whither it be more comfortable, or more lamentable, but it may be useful unto thee. If it be good, it may be it shall be so with thee;
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if it be bad, it may bee it shall bee so with thee too.
if it be bad, it may be it shall be so with thee too.
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The maine businesse that a man hath to doe, is to make sure of himselfe in this life.
The main business that a man hath to do, is to make sure of himself in this life.
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It was the question that Saint Austin made to those that told him of a violent death that seized upon one.
It was the question that Saint Austin made to those that told him of a violent death that seized upon one.
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But how did he live? (saith hee.) He made no matter how he went out,But how did he live? (Says he.) He made no matter how he went out,
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but how he carried himselfe in the world. And truly this is the great Question, that every man should put to his soule.
but how he carried himself in the world. And truly this is the great Question, that every man should put to his soul.
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I must out of the world, how have I lived when I was in the world? had GOD any glory by mee? had men any good by me? have I furthered my account against the day of reckoning, that I may give it up with joy? it makes no matter how I goe out of the world, I am sure if my life have beene serviceable to God,
I must out of the world, how have I lived when I was in the world? had GOD any glory by me? had men any good by me? have I furthered my account against the day of reckoning, that I may give it up with joy? it makes no matter how I go out of the world, I am sure if my life have been serviceable to God,
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and beneficiall to men, my departure shall be for gaine and advantage, it is for a better world.
and beneficial to men, my departure shall be for gain and advantage, it is for a better world.
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Thus much shall serve briefly for the opening of these words, and for that that is appliable from them.
Thus much shall serve briefly for the opening of these words, and for that that is appliable from them.
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For the present occasion a word.
For the present occasion a word.
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Funerall Sermons are not intended for the praise of the dead, but for the comfort of the living.
Funeral Sermons Are not intended for the praise of the dead, but for the Comfort of the living.
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Therefore I have chosen such an argument to handle at this time, as might bee of use,
Therefore I have chosen such an argument to handle At this time, as might be of use,
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and profit to you that live.
and profit to you that live.
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Besides that, I am in particular, and by particular order, debarred of speaking any thing concerning our deceased Sister,
Beside that, I am in particular, and by particular order, debarred of speaking any thing Concerning our deceased Sister,
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though I might have spoken much, and that very usefull to you.
though I might have spoken much, and that very useful to you.
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The best use that you can make will bee this, to consider the life that shee led amongst you.
The best use that you can make will be this, to Consider the life that she led among you.
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Shee was a patterne, and example of holinesse, of a wise and upright carriage in her wayes: follow her in that:
Shee was a pattern, and Exampl of holiness, of a wise and upright carriage in her ways: follow her in that:
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Marke the Godly and upright man, the end of that man is peace. Mark the Godly and upright man, the end of that man is peace.
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There was none that knew her, but upon good assurance are perswaded of her happinesse now.
There was none that knew her, but upon good assurance Are persuaded of her happiness now.
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Would you then have the same happinesse after? take the same course that shee did, be much in prayer,
Would you then have the same happiness After? take the same course that she did, be much in prayer,
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and dependance upon the ordinances, and in fellowship with the servants of God; be profitable in doing good, profitable in receiving good:
and dependence upon the ordinances, and in fellowship with the Servants of God; be profitable in doing good, profitable in receiving good:
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mannage the opportunities and times well that God giveth you, as she did, gaining much in little:
manage the opportunities and times well that God gives you, as she did, gaining much in little:
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she did much worke in a short space: let that be your care, and then this will be your comfort in the end.
she did much work in a short Molle: let that be your care, and then this will be your Comfort in the end.
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Thus if you make this use of the death of others before you, you shall prepare for your own death,
Thus if you make this use of the death of Others before you, you shall prepare for your own death,
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and that shalbe only a passage for you to Eternall life. FINIS.
and that shall only a passage for you to Eternal life. FINIS.
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DELIVERANCE FROM THE KING OF FEARES; OR, FREEDOME FROM THE FEARE OF DEATH. SERMON III. HEBR. 2. 15.
DELIVERANCE FROM THE KING OF FEARS; OR, FREEDOM FROM THE FEAR OF DEATH. SERMON III. HEBREW. 2. 15.
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For as much then as the children are partakers of flesh and bloud, he also himselfe likewise tooke part of the same, that through death hee might destroy him that had the power of death, that is the divell:
For as much then as the children Are partakers of Flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is the Devil:
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and deliver them, who through the feare of death, were all their life-time subject to bondage.
and deliver them, who through the Fear of death, were all their lifetime Subject to bondage.
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IN these words that I haue read, (to let passe other parts of the Chapter) the Apostle sets downe the humiliation of Christ with the fruit of it;
IN these words that I have read, (to let pass other parts of the Chapter) the Apostle sets down the humiliation of christ with the fruit of it;
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His humiliation in his Incarnation and death.
His humiliation in his Incarnation and death.
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Dost thou come to mee as a dogge? I will give thy flesh to the fowles of the heaven, Dost thou come to me as a dog? I will give thy Flesh to the fowls of the heaven,
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The fruit of it in subduing him that had the power of death, and delivering those that were kept under the feare of death in bondage all their life.
The fruit of it in subduing him that had the power of death, and delivering those that were kept under the Fear of death in bondage all their life.
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At this time we will speake onely of the last part, the fruit of Christs death, in delivering those that were kept under the feare of death.
At this time we will speak only of the last part, the fruit of Christ death, in delivering those that were kept under the Fear of death.
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The persons that are kept under this feare, are said to bee the children; Gods owne children, those for whom Christ died,
The Persons that Are kept under this Fear, Are said to be the children; God's own children, those for whom christ died,
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yet they were kept under the feare of death, and that not at some particular time,
yet they were kept under the Fear of death, and that not At Some particular time,
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when tentation had got some speciall advantage over them, but it was a trouble, and a burden to them all their life long, and that not a small burthen,
when tentation had god Some special advantage over them, but it was a trouble, and a burden to them all their life long, and that not a small burden,
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or an easie trouble, but such as kept them as in bondage. The words (you see) are easie;
or an easy trouble, but such as kept them as in bondage. The words (you see) Are easy;
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There are two points that arise from them.
There Are two points that arise from them.
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First, that Gods children, those for whom Christ died, are many times held strongly under the feare of death.
First, that God's children, those for whom christ died, Are many times held strongly under the Fear of death.
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Secondly, that Christ by his death freeth them from those feares. I shall onely insist at this time principally on the first;
Secondly, that christ by his death freeth them from those fears. I shall only insist At this time principally on the First;
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That Gods owne children, the Children that were partakers of flesh and bloud (it is taken either for the humane nature,
That God's own children, the Children that were partakers of Flesh and blood (it is taken either for the humane nature,
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or the infirmities of that nature) even these children were held under the feare of death.
or the infirmities of that nature) even these children were held under the Fear of death.
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I will shew the grounds of it. The feare of death in the children of God, ariseth either from some causes without, or from somewhat within them.
I will show the grounds of it. The Fear of death in the children of God, arises either from Some Causes without, or from somewhat within them.
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From without them, and so the feare ariseth from God, an act of his providence upon his children.
From without them, and so the Fear arises from God, an act of his providence upon his children.
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Or from Sathan, a worke of his malice. These are the causes from without.
Or from Sathan, a work of his malice. These Are the Causes from without.
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For the first, God in his providence, and that in his speciall and fatherly providence, whereby he doth order all things for the good of his children,
For the First, God in his providence, and that in his special and fatherly providence, whereby he does order all things for the good of his children,
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for the present increase of their grace, and the fitting them for glory hereafter;
for the present increase of their grace, and the fitting them for glory hereafter;
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Hee (I say) in his providence ordereth it thus, that they shall be kept (many of them) a great while under the feare of death, and this he doth for speciall good ends.
He (I say) in his providence Ordereth it thus, that they shall be kept (many of them) a great while under the Fear of death, and this he does for special good ends.
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The first is, to humble them.
The First is, to humble them.
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Adam as soone as he had sinned against God, as his fall was by pride (he would haue had a higher condition then he was in) so when God would bring him backe againe, he beginneth first to humble him: Adam as soon as he had sinned against God, as his fallen was by pride (he would have had a higher condition then he was in) so when God would bring him back again, he begins First to humble him:
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and how doth he that? Dust thou art (saith he) and to dust thou shalt returne:
and how does he that? Dust thou art (Says he) and to dust thou shalt return:
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he sheweth him, that he was a dead man by sinne, and so would have the meditation of death to humble Adam, and in him all his posteritie after him.
he shows him, that he was a dead man by sin, and so would have the meditation of death to humble Adam, and in him all his posterity After him.
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So David, when he desired that some meanes might worke upon his enemies for their good, he prayeth, Put them in feare, that they may know that they are but men:
So David, when he desired that Some means might work upon his enemies for their good, he Prayeth, Put them in Fear, that they may know that they Are but men:
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He doth not onely pray that mortalitie might be presented to them, but so presented, that it might leaue an impression of feare upon their affections, that they might know what they are, that they have not their beeing,
He does not only pray that mortality might be presented to them, but so presented, that it might leave an impression of Fear upon their affections, that they might know what they Are, that they have not their being,
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or the power of subsisting in themselves, but that they must looke for it above themselves, to him that hath the issues of life and death in his owne hande.
or the power of subsisting in themselves, but that they must look for it above themselves, to him that hath the issues of life and death in his own hand.
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And this is necessarie, that all the servants of God should bee kept humble by some meanes or other.
And this is necessary, that all the Servants of God should be kept humble by Some means or other.
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The Apostle Paul (you see) he had attained a great measure of grace,
The Apostle Paul (you see) he had attained a great measure of grace,
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yet he standeth in need of something to humble him, therefore the messenger of Sathan was sent to buffet him, that hee should not bee exalted above measure, that he might be kept humble.
yet he Stands in need of something to humble him, Therefore the Messenger of Sathan was sent to buffet him, that he should not be exalted above measure, that he might be kept humble.
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God intendeth to raise up his children to a glorious estate, therefore as men lay a low foundation,
God intends to raise up his children to a glorious estate, Therefore as men lay a low Foundation,
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when they intend to erect a high building; so God layeth the foundation, of all grace and comfort in his servants, in humiliation:
when they intend to erect a high building; so God Layeth the Foundation, of all grace and Comfort in his Servants, in humiliation:
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therefore he will not onely have them mortall, but he will have them apprehend their mortalitie,
Therefore he will not only have them Mortal, but he will have them apprehend their mortality,
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and dying condition with feare, that they may be humbled by this feare. That is the first thing.
and dying condition with Fear, that they may be humbled by this Fear. That is the First thing.
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Secondly, God aymeth at the strengthning of faith in his servants.
Secondly, God aimeth At the strengthening of faith in his Servants.
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While a man lookes to sense, and is upheld by sensible comforts, there is not that exercise of faith: While a man looks to sense, and is upheld by sensible comforts, there is not that exercise of faith:
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now every grace is strengthened by exercise, that God therefore may have faith exercised, and so strengthned in his servants, he will expose them to the feare of death. The Apostle Paul found this:
now every grace is strengthened by exercise, that God Therefore may have faith exercised, and so strengthened in his Servants, he will expose them to the Fear of death. The Apostle Paul found this:
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wee received (faith he) the sentence of death, that wee might not trust in our selves, we received (faith he) the sentence of death, that we might not trust in our selves,
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but in him that raiseth us up from the dead. but in him that Raiseth us up from the dead.
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Hee doth not onely say thus, we acknowledge this to be a truth, that we must die,
He does not only say thus, we acknowledge this to be a truth, that we must die,
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but wee received the sentence of death, received it as a man receiveth a sentence of death from a Judge, received it so,
but we received the sentence of death, received it as a man receives a sentence of death from a Judge, received it so,
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as it made some impression upon our hearts, received it with some inward sense, with some inward feare:
as it made Some impression upon our hearts, received it with Some inward sense, with Some inward Fear:
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and takes us off from all sensible, and visible props, and humane supports, and makes us to see nothing in the creature to doe us that good we looke for, to make us eternally happy:
and Takes us off from all sensible, and visible props, and humane supports, and makes us to see nothing in the creature to do us that good we look for, to make us eternally happy:
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therefore we were taught (saith he) not to trust in our selves; if a man trust any, he might trust himselfe first;
Therefore we were taught (Says he) not to trust in our selves; if a man trust any, he might trust himself First;
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yea, but wee are dying, and cannot enjoy our selves long, therefore wee trust in him that raiseth us up from the dead.
yea, but we Are dying, and cannot enjoy our selves long, Therefore we trust in him that Raiseth us up from the dead.
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Thirdly, another end that God aymeth at, in holding his servants, many times under the feare of death, is, that hee may make them more watchfull,
Thirdly, Another end that God aimeth At, in holding his Servants, many times under the Fear of death, is, that he may make them more watchful,
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and holy in the course of their lives.
and holy in the course of their lives.
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This our Saviour expresseth under two parables, the one of the Virgins that were to watch for the comming of the Bridegroome, they knew that he would come,
This our Saviour Expresses under two parables, the one of the Virgins that were to watch for the coming of the Bridegroom, they knew that he would come,
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but they knew not when, therefore they were alwayes to keepe their watch, with oyle in their lampes.
but they knew not when, Therefore they were always to keep their watch, with oil in their lamps.
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And the other of a Master, that left Talents with his servants, he told them that hee would come,
And the other of a Master, that left Talents with his Servants, he told them that he would come,
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but hee told them not when, that they might be sure to employ them to the best advantage.
but he told them not when, that they might be sure to employ them to the best advantage.
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And the Apostle Peter raiseth an exhortation to this purpose, on this very ground:
And the Apostle Peter Raiseth an exhortation to this purpose, on this very ground:
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Since (saith he) that all these things must bee dissolved, what manner of persons • … ght we to be in all holy conversation and godlinesse, looking for, Since (Says he) that all these things must be dissolved, what manner of Persons • … ght we to be in all holy Conversation and godliness, looking for,
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and hastning to the appearance of our Lord Iesus Christ. and hastening to the appearance of our Lord Iesus christ.
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We know that the Lord Jesus Christ will come, but hee hath concealed the particular time of his comming, that wee might alwayes keepe our watch,
We know that the Lord jesus christ will come, but he hath concealed the particular time of his coming, that we might always keep our watch,
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and be prepared for him, whensoever he commeth.
and be prepared for him, whensoever he comes.
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Now, this is necessary for all the servants of God, for they are apt to be secure,
Now, this is necessary for all the Servants of God, for they Are apt to be secure,
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and to be carried away with worldly businesse, and delights, and to neglect that which concernes their eternall good,
and to be carried away with worldly business, and delights, and to neglect that which concerns their Eternal good,
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and therefore God will affect them with the feare of death, that they may be stirred up to more watchfulnesse and holinesse, in a godly course of life.
and Therefore God will affect them with the Fear of death, that they may be stirred up to more watchfulness and holiness, in a godly course of life.
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Fourthly, God doth it, that by the feare of Death they may be better prepared for death, that it may not come upon them as a stranger, that they never thought on before, that it may not come as an armed man upon them:
Fourthly, God does it, that by the Fear of Death they may be better prepared for death, that it may not come upon them as a stranger, that they never Thought on before, that it may not come as an armed man upon them:
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therefore is it that God will have them, not onely to have thoughts of it, but feare of it;
Therefore is it that God will have them, not only to have thoughts of it, but Fear of it;
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and to the beasts of the earth, hee scorned him:and to the beasts of the earth, he scorned him:
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feare (you know) is an affection, that quickneth a man to action, keepes him to a constant observing of God. Fear (you know) is an affection, that Quickeneth a man to actium, keeps him to a constant observing of God.
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Iehosaphat, when God did not onely bring a multitude of enemies upon him, but also sent the report of them to him, Jehoshaphat, when God did not only bring a multitude of enemies upon him, but also sent the report of them to him,
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and that in such a manner, as he might be affected with feare; What did all this worke in him? The text saith;
and that in such a manner, as he might be affected with Fear; What did all this work in him? The text Says;
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Iehosaphat did seeke the Lord with all his heart, and proclaimed a fast in Iudah, and provided such other defence, as was necessarie;Jehoshaphat did seek the Lord with all his heart, and proclaimed a fast in Iudah, and provided such other defence, as was necessary;
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he saw nothing but feare and danger in the creature, Wee know not what to doe with this great company, that commeth against us, this set him aworke to seeke the Lord with all his heart, and to make other provision against them.
he saw nothing but Fear and danger in the creature, we know not what to do with this great company, that comes against us, this Set him awork to seek the Lord with all his heart, and to make other provision against them.
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So the Lord will have his servants apprehend death as an Armed enemie comming upon them, that they may be better prepared to receive it, that they may get evidences of comfort,
So the Lord will have his Servants apprehend death as an Armed enemy coming upon them, that they may be better prepared to receive it, that they may get evidences of Comfort,
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and assurance of heaven, and so may be fitted upon good grounds to entertaine death with joy when it commeth.
and assurance of heaven, and so may be fitted upon good grounds to entertain death with joy when it comes.
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And this the servants of God have need of, because if there be not somewhat to quicken to this, there are other things enough to pervert them from it:
And this the Servants of God have need of, Because if there be not somewhat to quicken to this, there Are other things enough to pervert them from it:
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and then when men are most weake, and full of paine and wearinesse, the divell takes advantage to cast them off from all comfort,
and then when men Are most weak, and full of pain and weariness, the Devil Takes advantage to cast them off from all Comfort,
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so that at the least they shall die uncomfortably;
so that At the least they shall die uncomfortably;
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if not miserably, if they be not prepared beforehand to receive Death, and have gotten assurance,
if not miserably, if they be not prepared beforehand to receive Death, and have got assurance,
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and evidence of a better condition afterward.
and evidence of a better condition afterwards.
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Thus you have the first thing, that is, Gods act, and for what reasons hee keepeth his servants in this bondage of the feare of death.
Thus you have the First thing, that is, God's act, and for what Reasons he Keepeth his Servants in this bondage of the Fear of death.
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Againe secondly, another cause from without, is from the malice of Sathan. His maine aime is, to keepe men from a Christian course altogether: if that cannot be done;
Again secondly, Another cause from without, is from the malice of Sathan. His main aim is, to keep men from a Christian course altogether: if that cannot be done;
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his next worke is to make men goe on as uncomfortably in it, as he can possibly:
his next work is to make men go on as uncomfortably in it, as he can possibly:
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therefore he will present them with as many feares, as may be:
Therefore he will present them with as many fears, as may be:
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and because that this is that that nature most abhorreth (for it is the most naturall desire of man to preserve his beeing) I say, because nature most abhorreth this;
and Because that this is that that nature most abhorreth (for it is the most natural desire of man to preserve his being) I say, Because nature most abhorreth this;
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this dissolution and destruction of it selfe, therefore he striveth to affect them with the feare of death, especially and above all other.
this dissolution and destruction of it self, Therefore he striveth to affect them with the Fear of death, especially and above all other.
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I say, this is Sathans malice.
I say, this is Satan's malice.
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so the feare of death is more in them.
so the Fear of death is more in them.
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Saint Paul when he came to Macedonia, that he might doe the worke of the Lord, with lesse diligence and comfort, saith he, Wee had feares on every side, horrors within, and terrors without:
Saint Paul when he Come to Macedonia, that he might do the work of the Lord, with less diligence and Comfort, Says he, we had fears on every side, horrors within, and terrors without:
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It was Sathans devise, that the Apostle might doe the worke of the Lord with lesse strength and comfort, to afflict them with as many feares and horrors as he could.
It was Satan's devise, that the Apostle might do the work of the Lord with less strength and Comfort, to afflict them with as many fears and horrors as he could.
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And he hath the same malice still, and still getteth much advantage of men, making men to goe on with lesse comfort in a godly life, adorning their profession of religion lesse, with unchearfull walking,
And he hath the same malice still, and still gets much advantage of men, making men to go on with less Comfort in a godly life, adorning their profession of Religion less, with uncheerful walking,
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because they have beene held under the feare of death. These are the causes that are from without.
Because they have been held under the Fear of death. These Are the Causes that Are from without.
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Secondly, there are some causes from within, from the seruants of God themselves. And these causes whence the feare of death ariseth, are either naturall or sinfull.
Secondly, there Are Some Causes from within, from the Servants of God themselves. And these Causes whence the Fear of death arises, Are either natural or sinful.
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First, the naturall causes of it are; The apprehens• … on of Death, as a thing contrary to nature:
First, the natural Causes of it Are; The apprehens• … on of Death, as a thing contrary to nature:
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and according to the strength of mens apprehension, so is there feare.
and according to the strength of men's apprehension, so is there Fear.
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Now Death in this naturall respect, is fearefull to every man, whether we consider the object,
Now Death in this natural respect, is fearful to every man, whither we Consider the Object,
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or the subject, the thing or the person in whom it is, we shall find a naturall cause of this,
or the Subject, the thing or the person in whom it is, we shall find a natural cause of this,
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even in the servants of God.
even in the Servants of God.
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First for the object, looke upon Death it selfe, it hath all that in it, which makes it a fit object of feare.
First for the Object, look upon Death it self, it hath all that in it, which makes it a fit Object of Fear.
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There bee three things which makes a thing the object of feare, which makes a thing affect the heart with feare.
There be three things which makes a thing the Object of Fear, which makes a thing affect the heart with Fear.
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First, when it is considered as an ill. Secondly, when it is considered as an ill, difficult, and hard to be avoided.
First, when it is considered as an ill. Secondly, when it is considered as an ill, difficult, and hard to be avoided.
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Thirdly, when it is considered as an ill to come. For if it be not conceived a thing that is ill, but good;
Thirdly, when it is considered as an ill to come. For if it be not conceived a thing that is ill, but good;
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it is not feared, but rather desired.
it is not feared, but rather desired.
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And then againe, if it be but a slight ill, such as hath but a weake strength in it, which a man may easily master, it is not feared, but disdained.
And then again, if it be but a slight ill, such as hath but a weak strength in it, which a man may Easily master, it is not feared, but disdained.
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And then thirdly, if it be an ill that hath strength it, and can hardly be resisted and overcome,
And then Thirdly, if it be an ill that hath strength it, and can hardly be resisted and overcome,
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if it be present, it is not feared, but grieved for.
if it be present, it is not feared, but grieved for.
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It must be evill apprehended as future, apprehended as difficult, and apprehended as ill, if it be a thing that is to be feared.
It must be evil apprehended as future, apprehended as difficult, and apprehended as ill, if it be a thing that is to be feared.
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Now all these things are in Death, in the apprehension of Gods servants while they live.
Now all these things Are in Death, in the apprehension of God's Servants while they live.
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First, I say, they apprehend it as Ill.
First, I say, they apprehend it as Ill.
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Ill is twofold, either that which is contrary to mans will, and so it is called Malum tristitivum; or else contrary to mans nature,
Ill is twofold, either that which is contrary to men will, and so it is called Malum tristitivum; or Else contrary to men nature,
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and so it is Malum corruptivum.
and so it is Malum corruptivum.
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Now Death is contrary to man in both these senses, both to his nature, and to his will.
Now Death is contrary to man in both these Senses, both to his nature, and to his will.
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It is a thing he would not have, because it is contrary to his nature: and that is contrary to his nature, that seekes the destruction of nature.
It is a thing he would not have, Because it is contrary to his nature: and that is contrary to his nature, that seeks the destruction of nature.
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Now, when a man apprehendeth Death, as a thing that would destroy nature, that would overthrow,
Now, when a man apprehendeth Death, as a thing that would destroy nature, that would overthrow,
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and dissolve, & break in pieces, that goodly Fabrique, (as he conceiveth it) and make that something to become nothing, it is a thing that nature cannot beare, it abhorreth.
and dissolve, & break in Pieces, that goodly Fabric, (as he conceiveth it) and make that something to become nothing, it is a thing that nature cannot bear, it abhorreth.
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So the servants of God, as they have nature in them, they have this naturall affection to preserve their beeing:
So the Servants of God, as they have nature in them, they have this natural affection to preserve their being:
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and this in it selfe is not simply sinfull, but so farre as it exceedeth the rule.
and this in it self is not simply sinful, but so Far as it exceeds the Rule.
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Therefore you see that because men apprehend Death, as an Ill contrary to nature, they preferre other things that are Ill, in a lesse regard, in a lesse degree before that:
Therefore you see that Because men apprehend Death, as an Ill contrary to nature, they prefer other things that Are Ill, in a less regard, in a less degree before that:
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A man would rather part with his wealth, then part with his life, as wee see in Psal. 49. A man would give God a ransome for his soule if hee could, hee would give all his goods to ransome his life.
A man would rather part with his wealth, then part with his life, as we see in Psalm 49. A man would give God a ransom for his soul if he could, he would give all his goods to ransom his life.
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Hee would rather be poore then not at all:
He would rather be poor then not At all:
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Nay, a man will part with his ease, with his health, rather then with his life:
Nay, a man will part with his ease, with his health, rather then with his life:
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hee will be in paine, rather then he will not bee: Skin for skin, and all that a man hath, will hee give for his life:
he will be in pain, rather then he will not be: Skin for skin, and all that a man hath, will he give for his life:
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Nay, a man will part with his credit and estimation, rather then with his life, he will rather be disgraced, then not be:
Nay, a man will part with his credit and estimation, rather then with his life, he will rather be disgraced, then not be:
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A living dogge, is better then a dead lyon; this is the speech of a man naturall: A living dog, is better then a dead Lion; this is the speech of a man natural:
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he preferreth a dogge that hath life in him, before a Lyon that is dead; he would rather be a meane living man, then a dead Prince.
he preferreth a dog that hath life in him, before a lion that is dead; he would rather be a mean living man, then a dead Prince.
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That is the first thing, men naturally conceive Death, as a thing contrary to nature. So it is a naturall Ill.
That is the First thing, men naturally conceive Death, as a thing contrary to nature. So it is a natural Ill.
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Secondly, as man conceiveth Death an Ill contrary to nature, so he apprehendeth it an Ill not easily overcome.
Secondly, as man conceiveth Death an Ill contrary to nature, so he apprehendeth it an Ill not Easily overcome.
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When Goliah looked on David, on the meannesse of his stature, and the slendernesse of his preparation to fight, he considered him as an enemie,
When Goliath looked on David, on the meanness of his stature, and the slenderness of his preparation to fight, he considered him as an enemy,
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but as a weake one, and therefore in stead of fearing, he disdained him;
but as a weak one, and Therefore in stead of fearing, he disdained him;
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Hee did all things for the good of others.
He did all things for the good of Others.
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But when the Host of Israel looked on Goliah, as a mighty enemie, that they could not easily resist, much lesse overcome;
But when the Host of Israel looked on Goliath, as a mighty enemy, that they could not Easily resist, much less overcome;
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the Text saith, they were full of feare, because of Goliah: the strength of the adversarie was that that filled them with feare.
the Text Says, they were full of Fear, Because of Goliath: the strength of the adversary was that that filled them with Fear.
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So when a man lookes upon Death, and seeth it come as a mightie armed man, provided with all weapons of warre, seeth it come in to the most populous Cities (as in the pestilence) and slayeth tenne thousand before it, seeth it come on the most strong and valiant men,
So when a man looks upon Death, and sees it come as a mighty armed man, provided with all weapons of war, sees it come in to the most populous Cities (as in the pestilence) and slays tenne thousand before it, sees it come on the most strong and valiant men,
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and breakes their bones, and destroyeth them;
and breaks their bones, and Destroyeth them;
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Who can stand before this Goliah, hee that defieth the Host of God, the host of Israel? not onely the wicked,
Who can stand before this Goliath, he that defieth the Host of God, the host of Israel? not only the wicked,
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but the servants of God are overcome by this enemie:
but the Servants of God Are overcome by this enemy:
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I say, thus nature discourseth, and thus a naturall man apprehendeth Death, and therefore he conceiveth Death to bee a fearfull Ill,
I say, thus nature discourseth, and thus a natural man apprehendeth Death, and Therefore he conceiveth Death to be a fearful Ill,
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because it is a thing that he cannot easily overcome; That is the second. Thirdly, he conceiveth it as a thing Future, as an Ill to come.
Because it is a thing that he cannot Easily overcome; That is the second. Thirdly, he conceiveth it as a thing Future, as an Ill to come.
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I am yet living and in health, but how soone this health may turne to sicknesse, I am yet living and in health, but how soon this health may turn to sickness,
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and this life to Death, I know not;
and this life to Death, I know not;
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this is that that holdeth downe the spirit under feare. As David said, I shall fall one day by the hand of Saul: one day;
this is that that holds down the Spirit under Fear. As David said, I shall fallen one day by the hand of Saul: one day;
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so saith a man that liveth now in the multitude of his businesse, in abundance of strength,
so Says a man that lives now in the multitude of his business, in abundance of strength,
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and abilitie every way, I shall one day fall into the Grave, I shall one day fall into the hands of Death.
and ability every Way, I shall one day fallen into the Grave, I shall one day fallen into the hands of Death.
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Peter wee know how he affected Saphira, with telling her of the death of her husband,Peter we know how he affected Sapphira, with telling her of the death of her husband,
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and faith he, the feet of those that carried out thy husband, shall carry thee out;
and faith he, the feet of those that carried out thy husband, shall carry thee out;
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this affected her with feare so that she fell downe dead upon the apprehension of it.
this affected her with Fear so that she fell down dead upon the apprehension of it.
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Thus, I say, if we looke upon the object, Death, considered as an Ill, that is, a thing contrary to nature.
Thus, I say, if we look upon the Object, Death, considered as an Ill, that is, a thing contrary to nature.
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Death considered againe as a strong and mightie Gyant that none can overcome, but it overcommeth them.
Death considered again as a strong and mighty Giant that none can overcome, but it Overcometh them.
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And then considered againe as a thing comming upon men now in the approach, and wee know not how soone he will graspe a man in his hands, and seaze upon him:
And then considered again as a thing coming upon men now in the approach, and we know not how soon he will grasp a man in his hands, and seize upon him:
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this is that, I say, that causeth that naturall feare, that is in the children of God.
this is that, I say, that Causes that natural Fear, that is in the children of God.
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Then againe consider the Subject, the person in whom the apprehension of such an object is,
Then again Consider the Subject, the person in whom the apprehension of such an Object is,
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let your care bee greatest for heaven:
let your care be greatest for heaven:
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and so likewise we shall see somewhat in the dispositions of men, or in their state and condition here, that may affect them with a naturall feare of Death.
and so likewise we shall see somewhat in the dispositions of men, or in their state and condition Here, that may affect them with a natural Fear of Death.
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The first is, some men by constitution are more melancholy, and are naturally of a more fearefull temper, indeed distemper.
The First is, Some men by constitution Are more melancholy, and Are naturally of a more fearful temper, indeed distemper.
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The braine is distempered, the heart is distempered.
The brain is distempered, the heart is distempered.
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The braine apprehends things, and lookes upon them through a false glasse, through a deluded fancie,
The brain apprehends things, and looks upon them through a false glass, through a deluded fancy,
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and so makes a false report to the heart, presenteth things more terrible then they are:
and so makes a false report to the heart, presents things more terrible then they Are:
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so sometimes the heart is ill affected, by the misreport that is brought to it by the understanding:
so sometime the heart is ill affected, by the misreport that is brought to it by the understanding:
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sometimes both are distempered, as that humour prevaileth more strongly in the body.
sometime both Are distempered, as that humour prevails more strongly in the body.
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So also there are sometimes raised up turbulent, and disquieting, and violent passions that make some full of feare,
So also there Are sometime raised up turbulent, and disquieting, and violent passion that make Some full of Fear,
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as we see in Belshazzar, whose knees did smite together, and all through the apprehension of death,
as we see in Belshazzar, whose knees did smite together, and all through the apprehension of death,
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and so Felix when he heard of death and judgement to come, hee trembled.
and so Felix when he herd of death and judgement to come, he trembled.
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Though the feare of these men did not rise from melancholy, but from inward guilt of conscience,
Though the Fear of these men did not rise from melancholy, but from inward guilt of conscience,
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yet the effect sheweth, that when men are affected with the apprehension of Death in the worst sight and apprehension of it, it causeth feare and terrour.
yet the Effect shows, that when men Are affected with the apprehension of Death in the worst sighed and apprehension of it, it Causes Fear and terror.
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Secondly, it commeth in others, and generally in all from weaknesse of nature, which in some is more then others, according to their different constitutions and educations;
Secondly, it comes in Others, and generally in all from weakness of nature, which in Some is more then Others, according to their different constitutions and educations;
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so the rich many times are more fearefull of Death then the Poore, because they have more to lose,
so the rich many times Are more fearful of Death then the Poor, Because they have more to loose,
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so likewise voluptuous persons, are more fearefull of Death, then those that are more temperate, because by voluptuousnesse they have dis-joynted, and weakned their spirits.
so likewise voluptuous Persons, Are more fearful of Death, then those that Are more temperate, Because by voluptuousness they have disjointed, and weakened their spirits.
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So young men many times are more fearefull of Death, then those that are old,
So young men many times Are more fearful of Death, then those that Are old,
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as we see in the storie, Iudg. 8. 20. Iether the sonne of Gideon, when he should have killed Zeba, and Zalmunna, the Text saith, Hee was afraid because hee was a young man, but Gideon that was elder did it willingly,
as we see in the story, Judges 8. 20. Jether the son of gideon, when he should have killed Zeba, and Zalmunna, the Text Says, He was afraid Because he was a young man, but gideon that was elder did it willingly,
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as a man better accustomed, and experienced with observations of changes, and varieties of accidents amongst men.
as a man better accustomed, and experienced with observations of changes, and varieties of accidents among men.
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We shall see the servants of God themselves have discovered this weaknesse of spirit, specially upon sudden apprehensions of things.
We shall see the Servants of God themselves have discovered this weakness of Spirit, specially upon sudden apprehensions of things.
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Abraham upon the sudden and violent apprehension of Death, was put to asinfull shift: I thought (faith he) the feare of God is not in this place, Abraham upon the sudden and violent apprehension of Death, was put to asinfull shift: I Thought (faith he) the Fear of God is not in this place,
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So Samuel, when God sent him to anoint David, he discovered this weaknesse, If Saul should know what I am a doing, he will slay me;
So Samuel, when God sent him to anoint David, he discovered this weakness, If Saul should know what I am a doing, he will slay me;
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therefore hee desired to have some other message, under the colour whereof he might put Saul off.
Therefore he desired to have Some other message, under the colour whereof he might put Saul off.
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So Peter out of a sudden apprehension of death, and feare of it, he denyed his Master:
So Peter out of a sudden apprehension of death, and Fear of it, he denied his Master:
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This weaknesse of spirit is in man naturally.
This weakness of Spirit is in man naturally.
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Further, there is another thing that causeth this naturall feare, and that is, the unacquaintednesse men have with Death, there is somewhat in this matter, that is strange to men;
Further, there is Another thing that Causes this natural Fear, and that is, the unacquaintedness men have with Death, there is somewhat in this matter, that is strange to men;
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notwithstanding they heare, and see many die before them daily, they heare things spoken of by the Minister,
notwithstanding they hear, and see many die before them daily, they hear things spoken of by the Minister,
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and they reade the Scripture, and many excellent comforts, but who hath seene these? what becommeth of these men? they see Death the strict Porter of the world, let men out of the earth,
and they read the Scripture, and many excellent comforts, but who hath seen these? what becomes of these men? they see Death the strict Porter of the world, let men out of the earth,
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but he locks the dore of the Grave upon them, and none commeth backe againe to tell what is done in that place of silence, to tell what is become of men,
but he locks the door of the Grave upon them, and none comes back again to tell what is done in that place of silence, to tell what is become of men,
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when they are in the Grave, how they speed in that world of soules; there is no man returneth from the dead to report these things to them.
when they Are in the Grave, how they speed in that world of Souls; there is no man returns from the dead to report these things to them.
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Now this affecteth the naturall man, nay all men naturally are affected with the fearefull apprehension of death,
Now this affects the natural man, nay all men naturally Are affected with the fearful apprehension of death,
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because they know not what will come after, as the naturall man speakes in Ecclesiastes.
Because they know not what will come After, as the natural man speaks in Ecclesiastes.
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When Ioram set out a watch-man to see what was abroad, and spied an Armie comming, he sent a servant,
When Ioram Set out a watchman to see what was abroad, and spied an Army coming, he sent a servant,
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but Iehu biddeth him goe behind him, he sendeth another, and hee goeth behind him still:
but Iehu bids him go behind him, he sends Another, and he Goes behind him still:
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saith he, I see the men goe; but they come not backe:
Says he, I see the men go; but they come not back:
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the Text saith, hee was afraid. Make ready the Chariot, saith Ioram; If this be the issue that men goe,
the Text Says, he was afraid. Make ready the Chariot, Says Ioram; If this be the issue that men go,
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but never come backe againe, it is high time to looke about us. Certainly (beloved) such are the apprehensions of death:
but never come back again, it is high time to look about us. Certainly (Beloved) such Are the apprehensions of death:
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Wee see men (saith the naturall man) goe downe to the Grave, and not come backe againe, wee see that a man ceaseth to bee,
we see men (Says the natural man) go down to the Grave, and not come back again, we see that a man ceases to be,
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and to doe those actions that we doe, when we are upon the earth, therefore let us consider the matter more seriously.
and to do those actions that we do, when we Are upon the earth, Therefore let us Consider the matter more seriously.
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When the Captaine of the fifty, that came to the Mount to Elijah, saw the two former Captaines, and their companies consumed, saw that they were all dead, that they ceased to bee,
When the Captain of the fifty, that Come to the Mount to Elijah, saw the two former Captains, and their companies consumed, saw that they were all dead, that they ceased to be,
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but he saw not what became of them afterward, therefore he commeth with feare to the Prophet,
but he saw not what became of them afterwards, Therefore he comes with Fear to the Prophet,
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and intreateth him that his life might be precious in his sight. All strange things we know affect men, and every thing, as it is more strange;
and intreateth him that his life might be precious in his sighed. All strange things we know affect men, and every thing, as it is more strange;
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so it more affecteth man naturally:
so it more affects man naturally:
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Let there but come a beast out of the Wildernesse, assoone as ever he commeth unto a man and seeth him, he flieth from him,
Let there but come a beast out of the Wilderness, As soon as ever he comes unto a man and sees him, he flies from him,
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because he is not used to the sight of man, it is strange to him;
Because he is not used to the sighed of man, it is strange to him;
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but now take a beast that is brought up in the pasture, in the field, he will come to a man without feare,
but now take a beast that is brought up in the pasture, in the field, he will come to a man without Fear,
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because he is used to the sight of him.
Because he is used to the sighed of him.
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So it is here, Death is apprehended as a strange thing, as a thing that a man never knew by experience;
So it is Here, Death is apprehended as a strange thing, as a thing that a man never knew by experience;
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Men have seene thus much, that people have died, but they never heard of any that came backe againe to tell them how it fared with them after death.
Men have seen thus much, that people have died, but they never herd of any that Come back again to tell them how it fared with them After death.
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This (I say) that men should goe to the place of silence, and have all matters hushed, all things kept secret downe there, there commeth no report thence, this affecteth men with feare. These are the naturall causes.
This (I say) that men should go to the place of silence, and have all matters hushed, all things kept secret down there, there comes no report thence, this affects men with Fear. These Are the natural Causes.
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Secondly, there are other causes within, that affect men with the feare of death, and those are sinfull causes.
Secondly, there Are other Causes within, that affect men with the Fear of death, and those Are sinful Causes.
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First, the want of the feare of God; and as this is lesse, so the feare of Death is more:
First, the want of the Fear of God; and as this is less, so the Fear of Death is more:
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therefore we shall find that wicked men that cast off the feare of God in their lives, they are slavishly held under the feare of death, this you shall see in those examples of Belshazzar, a man that set himselfe with a high hand against God, went on in a contemptuous course against God,
Therefore we shall find that wicked men that cast off the Fear of God in their lives, they Are slavishly held under the Fear of death, this you shall see in those Examples of Belshazzar, a man that Set himself with a high hand against God, went on in a contemptuous course against God,
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and prophaned the holy vessels, when there was a hand writing upon the wall, some terrible thing presented to him, his knees smote together, hee could not hold his joynts still:
and Profaned the holy vessels, when there was a hand writing upon the wall, Some terrible thing presented to him, his knees smote together, he could not hold his Joints still:
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And so Felix, a man that lived without the feare of God, when he heard of judgement, and other things;
And so Felix, a man that lived without the Fear of God, when he herd of judgement, and other things;
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the text saith he trembled; and so likewise Cain, and divers others, I need not stand on it.
the text Says he trembled; and so likewise Cain, and diverse Others, I need not stand on it.
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It was one of the Judgements threatned in part, 28. Deut. Because thou dost not feare the Lord thy God,
It was one of the Judgments threatened in part, 28. Deuteronomy Because thou dost not Fear the Lord thy God,
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therefore wheresoever thou goest, thou shalt find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have any rest,
Therefore wheresoever thou goest, thou shalt find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have any rest,
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but the Lord shall give thee a trembling heart, and thy life shall hang in doubt before thee (that is, thou shalt be in continuall feare of death) and thou shalt feare day and night,
but the Lord shall give thee a trembling heart, and thy life shall hang in doubt before thee (that is, thou shalt be in continual Fear of death) and thou shalt Fear day and night,
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and shall have none assurance of thy life;
and shall have none assurance of thy life;
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in the Morning thou shalt say, would God it were Even, and at even thou shalt say, would God it were morning,
in the Morning thou shalt say, would God it were Even, and At even thou shalt say, would God it were morning,
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because of the feare of thine heart wherewith thou shalt feare; and for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see. Because of the Fear of thine heart wherewith thou shalt Fear; and for the sighed of thine eyes which thou shalt see.
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This is this is the first thing. Secondly, another thing is this, when mens hearts are too much glued to the world,
This is this is the First thing. Secondly, Another thing is this, when men's hearts Are too much glued to the world,
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and marke it, according as there is worldly affections, and worldly-mindednesse in the hearts of Gods servants,
and mark it, according as there is worldly affections, and Worldly-mindedness in the hearts of God's Servants,
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so the feare of Death is more in them: according to the strength of the one, is the feare of the other.
so the Fear of Death is more in them: according to the strength of the one, is the Fear of the other.
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What is it that disquieteth men ordinarily, and makes them that they cannot think of Death with comfort,
What is it that disquieteth men ordinarily, and makes them that they cannot think of Death with Comfort,
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but this? now they must lose their company, part with all their friends when they die once.
but this? now they must loose their company, part with all their Friends when they die once.
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Hezekiah complained of that, I shall see man no more (saith he) with the Inhabitants of the world. Hezekiah complained of that, I shall see man no more (Says he) with the Inhabitants of the world.
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This I say, is that that affecteth the heart exceedingly, that they must lose all their friends, specially when husband and wife must part, parents and children must part,
This I say, is that that affects the heart exceedingly, that they must loose all their Friends, specially when husband and wife must part, Parents and children must part,
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and familiar and deare acquaintance must part, this causeth the feare of death, because the heart is too much set upon the creature.
and familiar and deer acquaintance must part, this Causes the Fear of death, Because the heart is too much Set upon the creature.
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So likewise worldly businesse, when a man loveth much employment, much businesse, he cannot abide to thinke of death,
So likewise worldly business, when a man loves much employment, much business, he cannot abide to think of death,
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Why so? because all worke, all enterprises cease in the grave (as Iob saith) A man hath neither the workes of his hands,
Why so? Because all work, all enterprises cease in the grave (as Job Says) A man hath neither the works of his hands,
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nor the enterprises of his head in the grave, all actions cease, both of the mind and bodie there.
nor the enterprises of his head in the grave, all actions cease, both of the mind and body there.
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So when a mans heart is set upon pleasures below, there is neither love nor hatred in the grave (saith Solomou.) That is, those things that affected the heart, that men love, they cease there, all his pleasures and comforts are gone.
So when a men heart is Set upon pleasures below, there is neither love nor hatred in the grave (Says Solomon.) That is, those things that affected the heart, that men love, they cease there, all his pleasures and comforts Are gone.
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So if a man love honour, and applause amongst men, it ceaseth in the grave, all honour there is laid in the dust, contempt is cast upon Princes:
So if a man love honour, and applause among men, it ceases in the grave, all honour there is laid in the dust, contempt is cast upon Princes:
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this is that that affecteth men exceedingly, that they shall lose their honours and pleasures,
this is that that affects men exceedingly, that they shall loose their honours and pleasures,
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and acquaintance, and businesse, and all when they come to the grave, and that because mens hearts are set too much upon these things. That is the second reason.
and acquaintance, and business, and all when they come to the grave, and that Because men's hearts Are Set too much upon these things. That is the second reason.
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There is a third thing, which is a sinfull cause of this feare of Death, and that is the want of Assurance. There is a third thing, which is a sinful cause of this Fear of Death, and that is the want of Assurance.
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There be two things that a man not being assured of, makes him feare Death,
There be two things that a man not being assured of, makes him Fear Death,
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The first is, when they are not assured of reconciliation with God, that God is at peace with them, pleased with them in Christ.
The First is, when they Are not assured of reconciliation with God, that God is At peace with them, pleased with them in christ.
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The want of this assurance makes death fearefull, for now they looke upon Death, as a Sergeant,
The want of this assurance makes death fearful, for now they look upon Death, as a sergeant,
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as a Jaylour, either it is a Sergeant to take them off their present comforts,
as a Jailer, either it is a sergeant to take them off their present comforts,
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or as a Jaylour to hold them under those bonds and fetters, that they would faine escape:
or as a Jailer to hold them under those bonds and fetters, that they would feign escape:
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Now when a man looks upon Death either way, it is terrible. As a Sergeant;
Now when a man looks upon Death either Way, it is terrible. As a sergeant;
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so the rich man in the Gospell, This night they shall fetch thy soule from thee:
so the rich man in the Gospel, This night they shall fetch thy soul from thee:
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they shall come to thee as a Sergeant to a Debtour, to require a debt; they shall require thy soule of thee;
they shall come to thee as a sergeant to a Debtor, to require a debt; they shall require thy soul of thee;
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Now, we all know, that a man that is in debt, and either hath it not to pay,
Now, we all know, that a man that is in debt, and either hath it not to pay,
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or is unwilling to part with that he hath, such a man cannot indure the sight of a Sergeant above all men,
or is unwilling to part with that he hath, such a man cannot endure the sighed of a sergeant above all men,
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because he commeth to fetch that from him, that he would not part with. Or if he looke upon Death as a Jaylour, so Christ saith;
Because he comes to fetch that from him, that he would not part with. Or if he look upon Death as a Jailer, so christ Says;
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Agree with thy adversarie quickly, lest hee deliver thee to the Iudge, and hee give thee to the Iaylour, and then he holdeth thee in prison, from whence thou shalt not goe out, till thou have paid the uttermost farthing. Agree with thy adversary quickly, lest he deliver thee to the Judge, and he give thee to the Jailer, and then he holds thee in prison, from whence thou shalt not go out, till thou have paid the uttermost farthing.
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Now when a man looks on Death as a Jaylour, that holdeth all in the grave, till the great Judge of heaven and earth calleth for them, at the generall day of Assizes, that great day of appearance,
Now when a man looks on Death as a Jailer, that holds all in the grave, till the great Judge of heaven and earth calls for them, At the general day of Assizes, that great day of appearance,
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when all the world shall be gathered together, and every prison shall giue up their prisoners, The sea and the grave shall give up their dead.
when all the world shall be gathered together, and every prison shall give up their Prisoners, The sea and the grave shall give up their dead.
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I say, when a man standeth thus as unreconciled to God, or at least, as one that doth not apprehend this reconciliation, is not perswaded of this, that God is reconciled to him, it is no marvell if Death be terrible to him.
I say, when a man Stands thus as unreconciled to God, or At least, as one that does not apprehend this reconciliation, is not persuaded of this, that God is reconciled to him, it is no marvel if Death be terrible to him.
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Therefore in the sixth of the Revelation;
Therefore in the sixth of the Revelation;
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The Kings and Captaines, and the great and mighty men, they cryed to the mountaines to fall upon them, The Kings and Captains, and the great and mighty men, they cried to the Mountains to fallen upon them,
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and to hide them, from the presence of the Lambe, because the great day of wrath was come, and who could stand. and to hide them, from the presence of the Lamb, Because the great day of wrath was come, and who could stand.
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So we see in 33. Isa. 14. there is crying out concerning the comming of God, the sinners in Sion, the hypocrites are afraid, what is their feare? who shall dwell with everlasting burnings? and who shall remaine with consuming fire? when they shall see nothing but terrourand wrath in God, fire and consumption,
So we see in 33. Isaiah 14. there is crying out Concerning the coming of God, the Sinners in Sion, the Hypocrites Are afraid, what is their Fear? who shall dwell with everlasting burnings? and who shall remain with consuming fire? when they shall see nothing but terrourand wrath in God, fire and consumption,
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Now marke, hypocrites stand altogether unreconciled, and therefore it is no marvell if they be afraid:
Now mark, Hypocrites stand altogether unreconciled, and Therefore it is no marvel if they be afraid:
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and the Saints of God, so farre as they are defective in the assurance of Gods love,
and the Saints of God, so Far as they Are defective in the assurance of God's love,
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so farre they conceive themselves in the state of Hypocrites, and therefore they are so full of feares.
so Far they conceive themselves in the state of Hypocrites, and Therefore they Are so full of fears.
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Againe, a second thing that they stand unresolved of, is concerning the future estates of their soules and bodies after death, they are not sure of this, that there is a better condition afterwards:
Again, a second thing that they stand unresolved of, is Concerning the future estates of their Souls and bodies After death, they Are not sure of this, that there is a better condition afterwards:
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this is that great question, Whether goe wee? I goe now out of the bodie,
this is that great question, Whither go we? I go now out of the body,
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and whither then? I goe out of the world, and whither then? I am going out of the company of men,
and whither then? I go out of the world, and whither then? I am going out of the company of men,
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and whither then? shall I goe to Angels and Saints, or to divels? shall I goe to Heaven or to Hell? shall I have a beeing or not, in miserie or in happinesse? They know not what shall become of them, they are unresolved of this point, of their owne state to come,
and whither then? shall I go to Angels and Saints, or to Devils? shall I go to Heaven or to Hell? shall I have a being or not, in misery or in happiness? They know not what shall become of them, they Are unresolved of this point, of their own state to come,
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whether they shall be in happinesse or horrour after death, and therefore Death is terrible, You have the point opened.
whither they shall be in happiness or horror After death, and Therefore Death is terrible, You have the point opened.
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I will answer an objection or two, and then come to the use. It may be objected:
I will answer an objection or two, and then come to the use. It may be objected:
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It seemeth the servants of God are not kept under the feare of death: all those that are in the state of grace, have faith;
It seems the Servants of God Are not kept under the Fear of death: all those that Are in the state of grace, have faith;
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faith, that spendeth these feares, and therefore since they are in the state of beleevers, how can they be held under the feare of death? To this I answer briefly;
faith, that spendeth these fears, and Therefore since they Are in the state of believers, how can they be held under the Fear of death? To this I answer briefly;
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there is faith in all the children of God that are effectually called, but wee must know that Faith is considerable two wayes,
there is faith in all the children of God that Are effectually called, but we must know that Faith is considerable two ways,
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first as it is in conflict, and secondly as it is out of conflict.
First as it is in conflict, and secondly as it is out of conflict.
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Now the Faith of Gods servants in conflict, so sometime it is in conflict with feare,
Now the Faith of God's Servants in conflict, so sometime it is in conflict with Fear,
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and sadnesse of spirit, Why art thou cast downe, oh my soule? why art thou disquieted within me? &c. Sometime it is in conflict with reason and sense;
and sadness of Spirit, Why art thou cast down, o my soul? why art thou disquieted within me? etc. Sometime it is in conflict with reason and sense;
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thus the people of Israel, when they came into the Wildernesse, they looked for nothing but dying,
thus the people of Israel, when they Come into the Wilderness, they looked for nothing but dying,
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and destruction of nature (for sense presented it to them,) therefore saith Moses (which is the voyce of Faith) Stand still, and see the salvation of God, &c. Now in this conflict the successe is doubtfull, sometime (as it was betweene Amalek and Israel fighting together) Amalek prevailed, & Israel had the worst:
and destruction of nature (for sense presented it to them,) Therefore Says Moses (which is the voice of Faith) Stand still, and see the salvation of God, etc. Now in this conflict the success is doubtful, sometime (as it was between Amalek and Israel fighting together) Amalek prevailed, & Israel had the worst:
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sometime Israel preuailed, and Amalek had the worst, so sometime Faith prevaileth against sense, and those fears that arise from sense,
sometime Israel prevailed, and Amalek had the worst, so sometime Faith prevails against sense, and those fears that arise from sense,
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and somtime again carnal fears, and Sense prevaileth against Faith, now accordingly are those effects in the hearts of Gods children.
and sometime again carnal fears, and Sense prevails against Faith, now accordingly Are those effects in the hearts of God's children.
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But secondly, sometime Faith is out of conflict, it now triumpheth in assurance, it is come now to full assurance of Faith,
But secondly, sometime Faith is out of conflict, it now Triumpheth in assurance, it is come now to full assurance of Faith,
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as it is called in the Scripture, and then there is nothing so comfortable, and desirable as death it selfe to the servants of God.
as it is called in the Scripture, and then there is nothing so comfortable, and desirable as death it self to the Servants of God.
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So wee see David in the 23. Psal. Though I walke through the valley of the shadow of death, I will feare none ill,
So we see David in the 23. Psalm Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will Fear none ill,
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for thou Lord art with mee: for thou Lord art with me:
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And so the Apostle Saint Paul, triumpheth over all things, Nothing shall separate 〈 ◊ 〉 from the love of God in Christ,
And so the Apostle Saint Paul, Triumpheth over all things, Nothing shall separate 〈 ◊ 〉 from the love of God in christ,
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neither principalities nor powers, nor life, nor death, nor things to come, nothing shall doe it, the Apostles faith now was out of conflict, it had got the field, the day of Sense,neither principalities nor Powers, nor life, nor death, nor things to come, nothing shall do it, the Apostles faith now was out of conflict, it had god the field, the day of Sense,
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and now he lookes on Death with comfort.
and now he looks on Death with Comfort.
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So that I say in that measure that Faith workes in that measure, feare of death ceaseth. Secondly, it may be objected.
So that I say in that measure that Faith works in that measure, Fear of death ceases. Secondly, it may be objected.
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But we see the servants of God are said to love the appearance of our Lord Iesus Christ, and the Apostle Paul is said to desire to bee dissolved,
But we see the Servants of God Are said to love the appearance of our Lord Iesus christ, and the Apostle Paul is said to desire to be dissolved,
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and to bee with Christ, How can these stand with the feare of death, under which Gods servants are held. To this I answer briefly.and to be with christ, How can these stand with the Fear of death, under which God's Servants Are held. To this I answer briefly.
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Gods servants must be considered in their desires two wayes. First, in their generall desires; Secondly, in a particular state wherein they are.
God's Servants must be considered in their Desires two ways. First, in their general Desires; Secondly, in a particular state wherein they Are.
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In their generall course, their desire is most for the appearing of Christ, they most desire to be with him as best for them: but take them in some particular state wherein they are lesse provided,
In their general course, their desire is most for the appearing of christ, they most desire to be with him as best for them: but take them in Some particular state wherein they Are less provided,
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and lesse fitted and prepared, then, they may be at a stand in their desires, they may have the feare of death in them.
and less fitted and prepared, then, they may be At a stand in their Desires, they may have the Fear of death in them.
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As a wife, her generall desire is for nothing so much as for the presence of her husband,
As a wife, her general desire is for nothing so much as for the presence of her husband,
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yet she may be under some particular unfitnesse, there may be something or other in the way, that she would not have him come in at that instant,
yet she may be under Some particular unfitness, there may be something or other in the Way, that she would not have him come in At that instant,
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though her desire be for nothing so much as for his company.
though her desire be for nothing so much as for his company.
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So it may be the case of the servants of God, they may say sometimes, Lord spare mee a little before I goe hence to strengthen my faith, to perfect my repentance and holinesse, to doe some particular worke, and the like.
So it may be the case of the Servants of God, they may say sometime, Lord spare me a little before I go hence to strengthen my faith, to perfect my Repentance and holiness, to do Some particular work, and the like.
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David considered this, that there was something that he might doe that he had not done,David considered this, that there was something that he might do that he had not done,
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and that he would faine doe before he went: and so Hezekiah, and the rest of the servants of God. The point is cleare. I come to the Application.
and that he would feign do before he went: and so Hezekiah, and the rest of the Servants of God. The point is clear. I come to the Application.
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It shall be a word of exhortation (to cut of otheruses) and that is this. It shall be a word of exhortation (to Cut of otheruses) and that is this.
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To stirre up the servants of God, that if they be disposed to distempers under which they are held, that they are afraid to die, that therefore they labour by all good meanes, to shake off the feare of death. Why? Consider and note well those two things that are in the Text.
To stir up the Servants of God, that if they be disposed to distempers under which they Are held, that they Are afraid to die, that Therefore they labour by all good means, to shake off the Fear of death. Why? Consider and note well those two things that Are in the Text.
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The first is this, that it is an uncomfortable state to be held under the feare of Death, you see it is called a Bondage here,
The First is this, that it is an uncomfortable state to be held under the Fear of Death, you see it is called a Bondage Here,
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and that is enough to show the uncomfortablenesse of it, he saith, by the feare of death, they were held in Bondage all their life long.
and that is enough to show the uncomfortableness of it, he Says, by the Fear of death, they were held in Bondage all their life long.
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Now the feare of Death is a bondage principally in these two respects, first, because it is with them,
Now the Fear of Death is a bondage principally in these two respects, First, Because it is with them,
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as it is with a Bond-slave.
as it is with a Bondslave.
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A Bond-slave is afraid to looke on him that hath the command of him, he apprehendeth him as no friend,
A Bondslave is afraid to look on him that hath the command of him, he apprehendeth him as no friend,
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therfore he doth not love to looke on him:
Therefore he does not love to look on him:
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so it is in this case, when a man lookes upon Death as a thing that is no friend to him, he cannot abide to looke on him, every thought of Death, is a presenting of death to him,
so it is in this case, when a man looks upon Death as a thing that is no friend to him, he cannot abide to look on him, every Thought of Death, is a presenting of death to him,
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and it is a miserable bondage, when a man cannot present Death to himselfe without feare.
and it is a miserable bondage, when a man cannot present Death to himself without Fear.
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Secondly, there is this in it that makes it a bondage, it holdeth downe the spirit of a man.
Secondly, there is this in it that makes it a bondage, it holds down the Spirit of a man.
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A bond-slave (you know) is bound with fetters and chaines in his captivitie, so that he hath neither freedome of spirit, nor freedome of action:
A bondslave (you know) is bound with fetters and chains in his captivity, so that he hath neither freedom of Spirit, nor freedom of actium:
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So it is with a man that is held under the feare of Death, he cannot doe what he would, he cannot rejoyce in God;
So it is with a man that is held under the Fear of Death, he cannot do what he would, he cannot rejoice in God;
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he cannot delight in the apprehension of glory to come;
he cannot delight in the apprehension of glory to come;
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he cannot entertaine a thought of parting with things present, with that securitie, and comfort of heart, that he should doe,
he cannot entertain a Thought of parting with things present, with that security, and Comfort of heart, that he should do,
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and all because this feare, (as the fetters) bindeth his hands and his feet, and keepeth him in bondage.
and all Because this Fear, (as the fetters) binds his hands and his feet, and Keepeth him in bondage.
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This is the first thing, the feare of death, to be held under it, it is an uncomfortable state.
This is the First thing, the Fear of death, to be held under it, it is an uncomfortable state.
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Secondly, as it is uncomfortable, so it is possible that the servants of God, may be free from these feares under which they are held.
Secondly, as it is uncomfortable, so it is possible that the Servants of God, may be free from these fears under which they Are held.
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We see the text sheweth it, Christ came for this end, that having destroyed him that hath the power of death, that is the divell, hee might deliver those, that for feare of death were held under bondage.
We see the text shows it, christ Come for this end, that having destroyed him that hath the power of death, that is the Devil, he might deliver those, that for Fear of death were held under bondage.
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Did Christ come for this end? then it is possible to bee had, for certainly Christ would not lose his end he came for:
Did christ come for this end? then it is possible to be had, for Certainly christ would not loose his end he Come for:
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this was his end, not onely to deliver them from eternall death, but also from the feare of temporall death; It is possible therefore;
this was his end, not only to deliver them from Eternal death, but also from the Fear of temporal death; It is possible Therefore;
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The servants of God have found it, and therefore you shall see them brought in insulting,
The Servants of God have found it, and Therefore you shall see them brought in insulting,
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and triumphing, and glorying over Death;
and triumphing, and glorying over Death;
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Oh death, where is thy sting? oh Grave, where is thy victory? thankes be to God that hath given us victory, through Christ our Lord: O death, where is thy sting? o Grave, where is thy victory? thanks be to God that hath given us victory, through christ our Lord:
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When they looked upon Death through Christ, they looked on it without this feare, the sting and power is tooke out, the very nature of it is changed,
When they looked upon Death through christ, they looked on it without this Fear, the sting and power is took out, the very nature of it is changed,
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and it is made now every way beneficiall.
and it is made now every Way beneficial.
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I say it is possible, for we are regenerate, and begotten againe to a lively hope, to an inheritance immortall and undefiled,
I say it is possible, for we Are regenerate, and begotten again to a lively hope, to an inheritance immortal and undefiled,
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and in what measure the hope of heaven is in the heart of man, in that measure the feare of death falleth in that heart,
and in what measure the hope of heaven is in the heart of man, in that measure the Fear of death falls in that heart,
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now it is possible that we may attaine this fulnesse of hope, and therefore it is possible that we may be freed quite from the feare of Death.
now it is possible that we may attain this fullness of hope, and Therefore it is possible that we may be freed quite from the Fear of Death.
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This may suffice by way of motive. A word or two by way of direction.
This may suffice by Way of motive. A word or two by Way of direction.
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If this be possible to be had, how shall the servants of God get it? you see some of Gods servants are held under the feare of death,
If this be possible to be had, how shall the Servants of God get it? you see Some of God's Servants Are held under the Fear of death,
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and that all their life long, how shall we be freed from this feare? and that all their life long, how shall we be freed from this Fear?
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I should now orderly take up the particulars laid downe as causes, and shew that by these it is cured: as for instance.
I should now orderly take up the particulars laid down as Causes, and show that by these it is cured: as for instance.
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Doth God doe this for this end, that he may humble a man? then the more humble thou art, the lesse thou shalt be in the feare of Death,
Does God do this for this end, that he may humble a man? then the more humble thou art, the less thou shalt be in the Fear of Death,
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for God layeth these feares upon men to humble them, therefore labour for perfect humiliation, and thou shalt perfectly ridde these feares out of thy heart:
for God Layeth these fears upon men to humble them, Therefore labour for perfect humiliation, and thou shalt perfectly rid these fears out of thy heart:
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as we see plainly, the servants of God, the more humble they have growne, the lesse carefull they have beene of life,
as we see plainly, the Servants of God, the more humble they have grown, the less careful they have been of life,
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and the lesse fearefull of Death:
and the less fearful of Death:
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And so those servants of God that have beene brought to deny themselves, and to renounce all their worldly expectation and advancements, they have alwayes beene ready to die.
And so those Servants of God that have been brought to deny themselves, and to renounce all their worldly expectation and advancements, they have always been ready to die.
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Saint Paul, was growne humble, and the Lord had prevailed upon him, kept downe his spirit from being exalted above measure, and now (saith he) my life is not deare to mee, he was content to lay downe his life and all when he was humbled.
Saint Paul, was grown humble, and the Lord had prevailed upon him, kept down his Spirit from being exalted above measure, and now (Says he) my life is not deer to me, he was content to lay down his life and all when he was humbled.
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Beloved, pride in some outward excellencies or other, setteth a man above his place, therefore when a man is tooke off from all that puffes up the spirit of a man, he will be content, to lay downe any of those things,
beloved, pride in Some outward excellencies or other, sets a man above his place, Therefore when a man is took off from all that puffs up the Spirit of a man, he will be content, to lay down any of those things,
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even life it selfe if need be. Againe secondly;
even life it self if need be. Again secondly;
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Doth God doe it to strengthen faith in a man? then the more thou strengthenest faith, the more thou shalt be freed from these feares;
Does God doe it to strengthen faith in a man? then the more thou strengthenest faith, the more thou shalt be freed from these fears;
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you know faith lookes upon Christ as the proper obiect of it, and the more a man interesteth himselfe in Christ, the more by Christ, hee is freed from the feare of Death.
you know faith looks upon christ as the proper Object of it, and the more a man interesteth himself in christ, the more by christ, he is freed from the Fear of Death.
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Christ hath redeemed us from the Grave and from Death, and therefore when by faith hee lookes upon Christ, and through him upon Death;
christ hath redeemed us from the Grave and from Death, and Therefore when by faith he looks upon christ, and through him upon Death;
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hee lookes upon that, as a thing made, instead of poison a medicine;
he looks upon that, as a thing made, instead of poison a medicine;
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in stead of a destroyer, a Saviour and deliverer, as a meanes to free him from the bondage of sinne and miserie and afflictions, &c. Thirdly;
in stead of a destroyer, a Saviour and deliverer, as a means to free him from the bondage of sin and misery and afflictions, etc. Thirdly;
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Doth God doe this, that he may make men more holy and watchfull in their course? then certainly the more thou canst purge out thy sinne in the course of thy life, the lesse thou shalt feare death.
Does God do this, that he may make men more holy and watchful in their course? then Certainly the more thou Canst purge out thy sin in the course of thy life, the less thou shalt Fear death.
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The sting of Death is sinne, then if thou wilt have Death comfortable, let thy life be conformable to Gods rule and word,The sting of Death is sin, then if thou wilt have Death comfortable, let thy life be conformable to God's Rule and word,
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or else every sinne will present it selfe in death before thee, specially those sinnes, thou allowest thy selfe in, will make Death as bitter as Hell. Fourthly;
or Else every sin will present it self in death before thee, specially those Sins, thou allowest thy self in, will make Death as bitter as Hell. Fourthly;
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Doth God doe it for this end, that he may make thee better prepared for death? Then the more thou art prepared for Death before hand, the lesse thou shalt feare it,
Does God doe it for this end, that he may make thee better prepared for death? Then the more thou art prepared for Death before hand, the less thou shalt Fear it,
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when it commeth upon thee, it will not come as a stranger, but thou wilt be ready to receive it,
when it comes upon thee, it will not come as a stranger, but thou wilt be ready to receive it,
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as one with whom thou art acquainted already.
as one with whom thou art acquainted already.
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It is a great matter if men could learne this wisedome to die daily; that is, be every day imployed, as dying daily:
It is a great matter if men could Learn this Wisdom to die daily; that is, be every day employed, as dying daily:
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I meane for the manner of your carriage, not for the matter, for the substance of the dutie.
I mean for the manner of your carriage, not for the matter, for the substance of the duty.
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If a man were sure to die this day, he would lay aside all businesse,
If a man were sure to die this day, he would lay aside all business,
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and set himselfe to be prepared for judgement, and would lay aside the use of any other comforts and delights.
and Set himself to be prepared for judgement, and would lay aside the use of any other comforts and delights.
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But that is not the meaning, but this, that we carry our selves in businesse every day,
But that is not the meaning, but this, that we carry our selves in business every day,
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as if Death should seize upon us in that businesse, that we might be found well-doing; that is,
as if Death should seize upon us in that business, that we might be found welldoing; that is,
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when a man followeth his earthly businesse with a heavenly mind, when he keepeth to the rule of righteousnesse,
when a man follows his earthly business with a heavenly mind, when he Keepeth to the Rule of righteousness,
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and truth in his ordinary calling, when he is doing, or receiving good in his company,
and truth in his ordinary calling, when he is doing, or receiving good in his company,
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when he useth his pleasures and recreations, as the whet-stone to the Sithe, to make him fitter for God;
when he uses his pleasures and recreations, as the whetstone to the Sith, to make him fitter for God;
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I say, when thus we doe things to a right end, and in a right maner;
I say, when thus we do things to a right end, and in a right manner;
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if Death now should seize upon us in such an action, it should find us well-doing:
if Death now should seize upon us in such an actium, it should find us welldoing:
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And this is that we perswade you to, if you would have death comfortable, and not terrible, be so imployed,
And this is that we persuade you to, if you would have death comfortable, and not terrible, be so employed,
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as that your actions may be good, both for matter and forme, that you are now about,
as that your actions may be good, both for matter and Form, that you Are now about,
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because Death may strike you in such an action. But I cannot stand on these particulars.
Because Death may strike you in such an actium. But I cannot stand on these particulars.
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Againe, for the causes in our selves;
Again, for the Causes in our selves;
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If you would be freed from the terrours of Death, then rectifie your apprehensions and opinions of Death, thinke of it as it is,
If you would be freed from the terrors of Death, then rectify your apprehensions and opinions of Death, think of it as it is,
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as it is I say to beleevers, to those that are in Christ.
as it is I say to believers, to those that Are in christ.
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It is not the destruction of nature, and so a naturall Ill, as you account it;
It is not the destruction of nature, and so a natural Ill, as you account it;
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It is rather a cure of nature, for assoone as ever we live, we are dying,
It is rather a cure of nature, for As soon as ever we live, we Are dying,
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and all our life, it is but a living death, a continuall decaying and dying.
and all our life, it is but a living death, a continual decaying and dying.
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Now when death commeth, it putteth an end to all the decayes of nature, and setteth all right againe.
Now when death comes, it putteth an end to all the decays of nature, and sets all right again.
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It is but asleepe, and sleepe it is not a destruction, but a helpe of the bodie,
It is but asleep, and sleep it is not a destruction, but a help of the body,
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and that which inableth to vigour and strength, and fitnesse to action,
and that which enableth to vigour and strength, and fitness to actium,
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Againe, it is not the destruction of any part of a man, the body it selfe is not destroyed:
Again, it is not the destruction of any part of a man, the body it self is not destroyed:
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indeed it is in the Grave, but it is in the grave, as in a bed of peace, They shall come and rest in their beddes (saith the Prophet;) The grave is but as a bed wherein the body lies asleepe,
indeed it is in the Grave, but it is in the grave, as in a Bed of peace, They shall come and rest in their Beds (Says the Prophet;) The grave is but as a Bed wherein the body lies asleep,
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and no man (you know) is troubled with feare that hee goeth to bed.
and no man (you know) is troubled with Fear that he Goes to Bed.
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The grave is but as Gods chest to keepe in all his Treasure, whereof the bodies of his servants are apart, precious to him,
The grave is but as God's chest to keep in all his Treasure, whereof the bodies of his Servants Are apart, precious to him,
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even in the grave, in death, Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of his Saints;
even in the grave, in death, Precious in the sighed of the Lord, is the death of his Saints;
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and God will open this Cabinet, and the Chest of the Grave, in the great day of the Resurrection,
and God will open this Cabinet, and the Chest of the Grave, in the great day of the Resurrection,
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and bring the body out againe, and then it shall be as good as ever it was,
and bring the body out again, and then it shall be as good as ever it was,
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nay, I say not onely as good, but much better too, for our vile bodies shall bee made like the glorious bodie of Christ. Phil. 3. No man when he goeth to bed, thinkes much to have his old cloathes taken off, that they may be mended, and made better against morning.
nay, I say not only as good, but much better too, for our vile bodies shall be made like the glorious body of christ. Philip 3. No man when he Goes to Bed, thinks much to have his old clothes taken off, that they may be mended, and made better against morning.
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When we sleepe in the Grave, it is no more but this, the garment of the soule, the body, the old apparell, that is taken off, that it may be made better,
When we sleep in the Grave, it is no more but this, the garment of the soul, the body, the old apparel, that is taken off, that it may be made better,
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and a more glorious body, this is all, we lose nothing by it, but our estates,
and a more glorious body, this is all, we loose nothing by it, but our estates,
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even our bodily estate is bettered by it.
even our bodily estate is bettered by it.
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And for the Soule, Death doth not destroy that neither, for know this, the soule liveth for ever, the bodie indeed returneth to the Earth as it was, but the soule returneth to God that gave it;
And for the Soul, Death does not destroy that neither, for know this, the soul lives for ever, the body indeed returns to the Earth as it was, but the soul returns to God that gave it;
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The soule I say liveth, that is the thing that Christ himselfe proveth in 22. Mat. Abraham is alive,
The soul I say lives, that is the thing that christ himself Proves in 22. Mathew Abraham is alive,
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why so? For God is not the God of the dead, but of the living;
why so? For God is not the God of the dead, but of the living;
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for God said, I am the God of Abraham, &c. How can this be, that God is the God of Abraham, and yet he is dead? Indeed he is dead,
for God said, I am the God of Abraham, etc. How can this be, that God is the God of Abraham, and yet he is dead? Indeed he is dead,
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if wee looke to the separation of the soule and body, in the cessation of bodily actions;
if we look to the separation of the soul and body, in the cessation of bodily actions;
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but if we looke to the better part of Abraham, his soule, that continueth, the ever-living God hath made an everlasting Covenant with him, and therefore he dieth not.
but if we look to the better part of Abraham, his soul, that Continueth, the everliving God hath made an everlasting Covenant with him, and Therefore he Dieth not.
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Againe it is not onely, not the destruction of nature, but not of your actions neither, Death doth not destroy them neither;
Again it is not only, not the destruction of nature, but not of your actions neither, Death does not destroy them neither;
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Indeed there is a cessation of bodily actions, but it is, that the body may have better strength,
Indeed there is a cessation of bodily actions, but it is, that the body may have better strength,
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and be the fitter instrument of holinesse after:
and be the fitter Instrument of holiness After:
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But for those actions of the soule, that depend not upon the body, they are as perfectly done,
But for those actions of the soul, that depend not upon the body, they Are as perfectly done,
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when we are dead, as when we are alive, and better too.
when we Are dead, as when we Are alive, and better too.
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When a man liveth upon the earth (you see,) his soule is much hindered by the body;
When a man lives upon the earth (you see,) his soul is much hindered by the body;
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A distempered sicke crazie body, or a full well-fed body, is a hindrance to the soule,
A distempered sick crazy body, or a full well-fed body, is a hindrance to the soul,
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because of that tie that is betweene the body, and the soule, and the spirit: so there is a simpathy, the soule is affected some what in this sense.
Because of that tie that is between the body, and the soul, and the Spirit: so there is a Sympathy, the soul is affected Some what in this sense.
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So it shall be with thee, if thou bee carefull to use the meanss to prepare for Death:
So it shall be with thee, if thou be careful to use the meanss to prepare for Death:
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But it is not so then, the soule shall bee loosed from the body, and so freer for spirituall actions then now it is.
But it is not so then, the soul shall be loosed from the body, and so freer for spiritual actions then now it is.
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The soules under the Altar, they crie, How long Lord, holy and just, wilt thou not revenge our bloud upon them that are upon the earth? The soules of Gods servants you see then are glorified,The Souls under the Altar, they cry, How long Lord, holy and just, wilt thou not revenge our blood upon them that Are upon the earth? The Souls of God's Servants you see then Are glorified,
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when they are out of the body, and therefore shall glorifie God more perfectly, and enjoy God more freely and fully,
when they Are out of the body, and Therefore shall Glorify God more perfectly, and enjoy God more freely and Fully,
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then now while their soules are in these mortall bodies.
then now while their Souls Are in these Mortal bodies.
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And at that very instant, when the soule of Gods servant is carried out of the body to heaven, it more perfectly injoyeth Christ,
And At that very instant, when the soul of God's servant is carried out of the body to heaven, it more perfectly Enjoyeth christ,
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and is more sensible, and more fit to answer the love of Christ to him, then ever when it was in the body.
and is more sensible, and more fit to answer the love of christ to him, then ever when it was in the body.
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So then here is a cessation of baser actions and imployments, to give place to more noble,
So then Here is a cessation of baser actions and employments, to give place to more noble,
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and heavenly, and excellent actions, wherein the soule shall bee employed in heaven. There is then no losse of actions neither.
and heavenly, and excellent actions, wherein the soul shall be employed in heaven. There is then no loss of actions neither.
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Againe, there is no losse of company. This is a thing that troubleth men, husband and wife to part, friends to part.
Again, there is no loss of company. This is a thing that Troubles men, husband and wife to part, Friends to part.
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But we lose no company by death, howsoever we lose the company of men, that we cannot assure our selves are friends indeed:
But we loose no company by death, howsoever we loose the company of men, that we cannot assure our selves Are Friends indeed:
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for of all the friends we speake of in the maine point, when they come to be tryed, there are few to be found to be friends:
for of all the Friends we speak of in the main point, when they come to be tried, there Are few to be found to be Friends:
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But then, we goe to them whose love is perfect, that you may be sure of,
But then, we go to them whose love is perfect, that you may be sure of,
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and have the truth of their love.
and have the truth of their love.
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Againe, how little comfort, nay how little have you company with those friends you desire? Is not much part of our life spent without any fight of our friends? is not halfe of it spent in sleep in the night? and the other halfe in businesse and pleasure? Alas!
Again, how little Comfort, nay how little have you company with those Friends you desire? Is not much part of our life spent without any fight of our Friends? is not half of it spent in sleep in the night? and the other half in business and pleasure? Alas!
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how little time have we to enjoy our friends we rest on? But then, we shall perfectly enjoy them,
how little time have we to enjoy our Friends we rest on? But then, we shall perfectly enjoy them,
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when there shall be no need of sleepe, when there shall be perfection of love, and freedome from distraction and imployment, when the servants of God shall fully, and freely,
when there shall be no need of sleep, when there shall be perfection of love, and freedom from distraction and employment, when the Servants of God shall Fully, and freely,
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and sweetly, and comfortably enjoy one the other.
and sweetly, and comfortably enjoy one the other.
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Abraham, and Isaac, and Iacob, and the meanest of the Saints, shall meet in the expression of love, in such a perfection as we cannot speake of.Abraham, and Isaac, and Iacob, and the Meanest of the Saints, shall meet in the expression of love, in such a perfection as we cannot speak of.
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And this is certaine, you shall goe to many. Who can tell the dust of Iacob? Now you have some one, or two,
And this is certain, you shall go to many. Who can tell the dust of Iacob? Now you have Some one, or two,
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or three, or a few men or women that you account friends, and dote much upon,
or three, or a few men or women that you account Friends, and dote much upon,
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but then you shall have ennumerable company, a world of friends of men and women, multitudes, they cannot be numbred, they are as the starres of heaven for number.
but then you shall have ennumerable company, a world of Friends of men and women, Multitudes, they cannot be numbered, they Are as the Stars of heaven for number.
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I say there is no losse of company by this meanes.
I say there is no loss of company by this means.
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Againe, you shall lose no pleasures by death, it may be you shall lose some few sensuall bruitish pleasures, a few mixed, corrupt pleasures, pleasures that have the mixture of sorrow and feare in them, that imbitters them to the soule of a man,
Again, you shall loose no pleasures by death, it may be you shall loose Some few sensual brutish pleasures, a few mixed, corrupt pleasures, pleasures that have the mixture of sorrow and Fear in them, that imbitters them to the soul of a man,
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but it shall not be so then:
but it shall not be so then:
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you shall be freed from imperfect pleasures, and have perfect ones at Gods right hand for evermore, pure pleasures.
you shall be freed from imperfect pleasures, and have perfect ones At God's right hand for evermore, pure pleasures.
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Againe, you lose no necessary convenience neither, the rich man loseth no riches by death; he loseth his money, doth he lose his riches therefore? No;
Again, you loose no necessary convenience neither, the rich man loses no riches by death; he loses his money, does he loose his riches Therefore? No;
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The Angels are rich, but they have no money; the Saints are rich, they want nothing, but they have no money.
The Angels Are rich, but they have no money; the Saints Are rich, they want nothing, but they have no money.
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It may be thou losest a child, thou shalt find a Father;
It may be thou losest a child, thou shalt find a Father;
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it may be thou losest a weake friend, that loveth not long, or it may be not so truly as thou thinkest he doth;
it may be thou losest a weak friend, that loves not long, or it may be not so truly as thou Thinkest he does;
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and thou findest friends that are many and perfect, and pure in their love, that love with a perfect heart;
and thou Findest Friends that Are many and perfect, and pure in their love, that love with a perfect heart;
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And what then are all those losses, when you enjoy that which shall make the soule happy for ever?
And what then Are all those losses, when you enjoy that which shall make the soul happy for ever?
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Thus I say you should rectifie your opinions concerning Death, looke upon it aright, have true apprehensions of it.
Thus I say you should rectify your opinions Concerning Death, look upon it aright, have true apprehensions of it.
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Get an intrest in Christ, and looke on death through him, get faith, and then all these things that I haue spoken shall be your advantage,
Get an Interest in christ, and look on death through him, get faith, and then all these things that I have spoken shall be your advantage,
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so the Apostle concludeth, Christ is to us in life and in death advantage;
so the Apostle Concludeth, christ is to us in life and in death advantage;
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If we live he is gaine to us in life, and if we die, he is advantage to us in death.
If we live he is gain to us in life, and if we die, he is advantage to us in death.
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And death is reckoned amongst the speciall favours and priviledges Christ hath given to his Church;
And death is reckoned among the special favours and privileges christ hath given to his Church;
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All are yours, what all? life and death, things present, and things to come; all are yours, All Are yours, what all? life and death, things present, and things to come; all Are yours,
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and you are Christs, and Christ is Gods. So we see that Death is amongst the priviledges that Christ hath given his Church,and you Are Christ, and christ is God's So we see that Death is among the privileges that christ hath given his Church,
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therefore rectifie your opinions concerning Death, make good that I spake before, and you shall find this good that I now speake.
Therefore rectify your opinions Concerning Death, make good that I spoke before, and you shall find this good that I now speak.
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And for the last, the unacquaintance with Death:
And for the last, the unacquaintance with Death:
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let not that trouble you, none come from the dead to tell you what is done there,
let not that trouble you, none come from the dead to tell you what is done there,
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There are some things that indeed are Afflictions, but not to this or that person,
There Are Some things that indeed Are Afflictions, but not to this or that person,
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but looke on the servants of God before, and when they die, and you shall find enough how they apprehended Death,
but look on the Servants of God before, and when they die, and you shall find enough how they apprehended Death,
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when they have looked on it in the glasse of the Gospell.
when they have looked on it in the glass of the Gospel.
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Looke upon them before death, Iacob being to close up his dayes with blessing of his children;
Look upon them before death, Iacob being to close up his days with blessing of his children;
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Lord (saith hee) I have waited for thy salvation. Lord (Says he) I have waited for thy salvation.
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Hee looked upon Death through Christ, the Saviour of the world, that he should bee saved by him:
He looked upon Death through christ, the Saviour of the world, that he should be saved by him:
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and though it be true that there is a further meaning for the Tribes in those words of Iacob, yet this was proper to Iacob himselfe, hee looked upon Death now approching,
and though it be true that there is a further meaning for the Tribes in those words of Iacob, yet this was proper to Iacob himself, he looked upon Death now approaching,
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as that that he was delivered from, and set into that freedome purchased by Christ.
as that that he was Delivered from, and Set into that freedom purchased by christ.
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So old Simeon, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word,
So old Simeon, Lord, now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word,
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for mine eyes have seene thy salvation;
for mine eyes have seen thy salvation;
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Iacob accounted it his salvation, old Simeon, a departure from a worse place to a better, from worse company and comforts to a better;Iacob accounted it his salvation, old Simeon, a departure from a Worse place to a better, from Worse company and comforts to a better;
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A change for the better still, and a departing in peace.
A change for the better still, and a departing in peace.
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Againe secondly, looke on the servants of God in death, see what they have said too:
Again secondly, look on the Servants of God in death, see what they have said too:
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Iosiah, a man that was upright in heart, he went to the grave in peace, he was gathered to his fathers in peace, that he should not see the evill that should come upon his people: here is all:Josiah, a man that was upright in heart, he went to the grave in peace, he was gathered to his Father's in peace, that he should not see the evil that should come upon his people: Here is all:
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it was but a peaceable taking of him away from a more troubelous condition if he had lived longer.
it was but a peaceable taking of him away from a more troublous condition if he had lived longer.
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Beloved, he died in warre, yet it is said he was gathered in peace; he had inward peace with God,
beloved, he died in war, yet it is said he was gathered in peace; he had inward peace with God,
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though he failed in that particular action.
though he failed in that particular actium.
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And the Apostle in the 2 Cor. 5. 4. This is our desire that wee may bee clothed upon, not that we would be unclothed,
And the Apostle in the 2 Cor. 5. 4. This is our desire that we may be clothed upon, not that we would be unclothed,
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but clothed upon, that mortalitie may bee swallowed up of life. but clothed upon, that mortality may be swallowed up of life.
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A strange speech, he counteth death life to him, he counteth the death of this life, to be the death of mortalitie, by laying aside this earthly tabernacle (as he saith in the first verse) mortalitie is swallowed up of life:
A strange speech, he counteth death life to him, he counteth the death of this life, to be the death of mortality, by laying aside this earthly tabernacle (as he Says in the First verse) mortality is swallowed up of life:
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And therefore you give wrong names to things, for while you live, you die, because your life it is a dying condition,
And Therefore you give wrong names to things, for while you live, you die, Because your life it is a dying condition,
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and while you die, you live, because then the cessation of life it is as the river Iordan to the people of Israel, no more but a passage to Canaan, not a floud to drowne them,
and while you die, you live, Because then the cessation of life it is as the river Iordan to the people of Israel, no more but a passage to Canaan, not a flood to drown them,
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so it is with the servants of God, death is but a passage to heaven, it is not destructive to them.
so it is with the Servants of God, death is but a passage to heaven, it is not destructive to them.
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So that if men did but rectifie their opinions of Death (as I told you before) when their hearts are right set,
So that if men did but rectify their opinions of Death (as I told you before) when their hearts Are right Set,
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when they are humbled, and not lifted up with worldly things, when their faith is strengthned,
when they Are humbled, and not lifted up with worldly things, when their faith is strengthened,
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and setled in them, when they are made watchfull in a holy course, looking for Death,
and settled in them, when they Are made watchful in a holy course, looking for Death,
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when they are established with the assurance of Gods favour, then I say they may find that all these naturall feares of death were upon mistake, they did not rightly apprehend the thing.
when they Are established with the assurance of God's favour, then I say they may find that all these natural fears of death were upon mistake, they did not rightly apprehend the thing.
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Other things I should have added, but I am loth to hold you too long. A word for the occasion; and so I will conclude;
Other things I should have added, but I am loath to hold you too long. A word for the occasion; and so I will conclude;
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The departure of our Sister here was the occasion, as of this meeting here, so of this Text in particular.
The departure of our Sister Here was the occasion, as of this meeting Here, so of this Text in particular.
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Shee gave good evidence to those that knew her more inwardly, that she was in Christ, that she was delivered not onely from eternall death,
Shee gave good evidence to those that knew her more inwardly, that she was in christ, that she was Delivered not only from Eternal death,
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but from feare of temporall death too. but from Fear of temporal death too.
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It pleased God to exercise her a great while under the feare of death, the apprehension of it wa• … of some terrour to her,
It pleased God to exercise her a great while under the Fear of death, the apprehension of it wa• … of Some terror to her,
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but neverthelesse when God called her to it indeed, then the feare of Death was hid from her,
but nevertheless when God called her to it indeed, then the Fear of Death was hid from her,
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and Christ then applied the fruit of his death, in freeing her from those feares.
and christ then applied the fruit of his death, in freeing her from those fears.
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Shee was not freed from them out of a Stoycall Appethy, or want of naturall affection and passion,
Shee was not freed from them out of a Stoical Appetite, or want of natural affection and passion,
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but out of a spirituall and faithfull application of Christ to herselfe upon good grounds.
but out of a spiritual and faithful application of christ to herself upon good grounds.
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Shee looked upon God as her Father, and much delighted to expresse her apprehension of him under that notion,
Shee looked upon God as her Father, and much delighted to express her apprehension of him under that notion,
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and shee very often manifested her rejoycing in that interest she had in God, as his child:
and she very often manifested her rejoicing in that Interest she had in God, as his child:
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no marvell then if the feare of death were taken away:
no marvel then if the Fear of death were taken away:
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we see here in the text, that they are children that are delivered from the feare of death.
we see Here in the text, that they Are children that Are Delivered from the Fear of death.
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When we are in the state of Gods children by adoption and grace, then there is rather a desire, then a feare of death:
When we Are in the state of God's children by adoption and grace, then there is rather a desire, then a Fear of death:
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It is but as our Fathers white Horse, so it is called in the Revelation.
It is but as our Father's white Horse, so it is called in the Revelation.
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A child at schoole, when he seeth one riding post through the streets, as if he would runne over him,
A child At school, when he sees one riding post through the streets, as if he would run over him,
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or tread upon him, he cryeth out:
or tread upon him, he Cries out:
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mind thou the dutie that God enjoyneth thee in thy life, and leave the event and issue to him;
mind thou the duty that God enjoineth thee in thy life, and leave the event and issue to him;
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But if he sees that it is his fathers man sent to bring him from schoole to his Fathers house, all his feare is past, and he laugheth and rejoyceth.
But if he sees that it is his Father's man sent to bring him from school to his Father's house, all his Fear is past, and he Laugheth and Rejoiceth.
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So when we are the sonnes and daughters of God by adoption, we apprehend Death as our Fathers pale Horse, sent by him to bring us, from a place of prison on earth, home to our Fathers house, a place of libertie in heaven; So it was with her.
So when we Are the Sons and daughters of God by adoption, we apprehend Death as our Father's pale Horse, sent by him to bring us, from a place of prison on earth, home to our Father's house, a place of liberty in heaven; So it was with her.
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She looked upon Christ as her Husband, and though she left a husband upon earth,
She looked upon christ as her Husband, and though she left a husband upon earth,
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yet (it was her owne expression) shee was to goe to her Husband in heaven, which was farre better for her.
yet (it was her own expression) she was to go to her Husband in heaven, which was Far better for her.
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And therefore (I say) having these apprehensions of God as her Father, and that she was adopted to the state of a child by grace,
And Therefore (I say) having these apprehensions of God as her Father, and that she was adopted to the state of a child by grace,
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and looking upon Christ as her husband, no marvell shee was freed from the feare of Death.
and looking upon christ as her husband, no marvel she was freed from the Fear of Death.
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And that these were upon good grounds, those that knew her course best, knew that she expressed it by her abundant care to please God, by her desire to serve God, by her endevour to mortifie and subdue ill in her selfe, by her growth in grace in her latter times, these good evidences did shew that it was not a rash and groundlesse perswasion,
And that these were upon good grounds, those that knew her course best, knew that she expressed it by her abundant care to please God, by her desire to serve God, by her endeavour to mortify and subdue ill in her self, by her growth in grace in her latter times, these good evidences did show that it was not a rash and groundless persuasion,
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but a true and reall apprehension of God and Christ that freed her from this Feare of death.
but a true and real apprehension of God and christ that freed her from this fear of death.
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Beloved, many times the life of Gods servants is uncomfortable to them, because (for some of those reasons I have spoken of before) they are afraid of Death,
beloved, many times the life of God's Servants is uncomfortable to them, Because (for Some of those Reasons I have spoken of before) they Are afraid of Death,
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and they apprehend it not with comfort, and this they doe, because they see not the interest they have in better comforts then Death can take from them;
and they apprehend it not with Comfort, and this they do, Because they see not the Interest they have in better comforts then Death can take from them;
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I have the rather therefore spoke this of her, that you may take notice of it,
I have the rather Therefore spoke this of her, that you may take notice of it,
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and apply it to your selves.
and apply it to your selves.
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And to conclude, make this use of all, to grow more humble, and watchfull, and holy, to strengthen faith more,
And to conclude, make this use of all, to grow more humble, and watchful, and holy, to strengthen faith more,
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and by dying daily to prepare more for Death: For faith is the rectified apprehension of things:
and by dying daily to prepare more for Death: For faith is the rectified apprehension of things:
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Death it is not so fearefull as you thinke it is, you lose not so much as you thinke you lose.
Death it is not so fearful as you think it is, you loose not so much as you think you loose.
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Nay againe, because this trouble, and this feare dishonoureth God, therefore when God calleth us to Death, he hideth these feares from us,
Nay again, Because this trouble, and this Fear Dishonors God, Therefore when God calls us to Death, he Hideth these fears from us,
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as he did from this servant of Christ at this time before us, though she were fearfull before,
as he did from this servant of christ At this time before us, though she were fearful before,
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yet she was exceeding comfortable all the time, when the apprehension of Death approched upon her.
yet she was exceeding comfortable all the time, when the apprehension of Death approached upon her.
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either hee will glorifie himselfe by thy feares, or else he will glorifie himselfe by delivering thee from thy feares. FINIS.
either he will Glorify himself by thy fears, or Else he will Glorify himself by delivering thee from thy fears. FINIS.
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THE PERFECTION OF PATIENCE; OR, THE COMPLEATE CHRISTIAN. SERMON IIII. JAMES 1. 4.
THE PERFECTION OF PATIENCE; OR, THE COMPLETE CHRISTIAN. SERMON IIII. JAMES 1. 4.
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But let patience have her perfect worke, that you may bee perfect and intire wanting nothing.
But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire wanting nothing.
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IN the second verse of this Chapter, the Apostle perswadeth the distrest servants of God to beare their afflictions chearfully, My brethren (saith hee) count it all joy, when you fall into divers tentations:
IN the second verse of this Chapter, the Apostle Persuadeth the distressed Servants of God to bear their afflictions cheerfully, My brothers (Says he) count it all joy, when you fallen into diverse tentations:
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This exhortation he presseth in the third Verse, by shewing the gracious effects of tentations, when God sanctifieth them;
This exhortation he Presseth in the third Verse, by showing the gracious effects of tentations, when God Sanctifieth them;
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Knowing this that the tryall of your faith worketh patience. Knowing this that the trial of your faith works patience.
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Yea, but if this be all the fruit of our afflictions and tentations, that we shall be made patient, what great matter is that? what great advantage commeth by patience? It is but a dull grace, it is meerely passive? He telleth them, that it is such a grace,
Yea, but if this be all the fruit of our afflictions and tentations, that we shall be made patient, what great matter is that? what great advantage comes by patience? It is but a dull grace, it is merely passive? He Telleth them, that it is such a grace,
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as is necessarie to the beeing, and perfection of a Christian, in the words that I have now read to you, Let patience have her perfect worke, that you may be perfect, and intire wanting nothing.
as is necessary to the being, and perfection of a Christian, in the words that I have now read to you, Let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect, and entire wanting nothing.
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I shall speake something for the explication of the tearmes and phrases used here, and then come to elect such points as shall offer themselves to us from them.
I shall speak something for the explication of the terms and phrases used Here, and then come to elect such points as shall offer themselves to us from them.
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First I will shew, what is meant by patience. Secondly, what is meant by Patience having her perfect worke.
First I will show, what is meant by patience. Secondly, what is meant by Patience having her perfect work.
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Thirdly, what is meant by this, that doing of this, they shall be perfect and intire wanting nothing.
Thirdly, what is meant by this, that doing of this, they shall be perfect and entire wanting nothing.
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Patience (in a word) it is a grace or fruit of Gods spirit, whereby the heart of a beleever willingly submitteth it selfe to the will of God in all afflictions, and changes in this life. Patience (in a word) it is a grace or fruit of God's Spirit, whereby the heart of a believer willingly submitteth it self to the will of God in all afflictions, and changes in this life.
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I say, it is a worke or fruit of Gods spirit.
I say, it is a work or fruit of God's Spirit.
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In respect of this worke, the efficient is called, The God of Patience. And long suffering (which is the same with Patience) is made a fruit of the Spirit, Gal. 5. 22.
In respect of this work, the efficient is called, The God of Patience. And long suffering (which is the same with Patience) is made a fruit of the Spirit, Gal. 5. 22.
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The subject of this, is the Heart.
The Subject of this, is the Heart.
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The act of this Patience, is to submit a mans selfe willingly to God in afflictions:
The act of this Patience, is to submit a men self willingly to God in afflictions:
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I say willingly, for there is a submission which is by force;
I say willingly, for there is a submission which is by force;
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when God subjects a man to himselfe, not by a graci• … and sweet inclining of the will,
when God subject's a man to himself, not by a graci• … and sweet inclining of the will,
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but by a powerfull subduing 〈 ◊ 〉 the person. Now, when I say there is such a willing submission to God in afflictions; the meaning is thus;
but by a powerful subduing 〈 ◊ 〉 the person. Now, when I say there is such a willing submission to God in afflictions; the meaning is thus;
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That there may be in a beleever, in a child of God, a Velietie, an inclination of the will, a naturall desire to be freed from Afflictions,
That there may be in a believer, in a child of God, a Variety, an inclination of the will, a natural desire to be freed from Afflictions,
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yet neverthelesse there is in him that willingnesse that is here the Patience of a Christian.
yet nevertheless there is in him that willingness that is Here the Patience of a Christian.
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There may be a willingnesse, and an unwillingnesse in one and the same person arising from divers principles.
There may be a willingness, and an unwillingness in one and the same person arising from diverse principles.
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In every renewed soule, there is a principle of nature, and a principle of grace (I speake not now of corrupt nature,
In every renewed soul, there is a principle of nature, and a principle of grace (I speak not now of corrupt nature,
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but of pure nature, for we may so speake.) There is a desire that ariseth from nature,
but of pure nature, for we may so speak.) There is a desire that arises from nature,
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and that tendeth to the conservation of a mans beeing, and to the conservation of a man in all the comforts, and contentments of his beeing:
and that tendeth to the conservation of a men being, and to the conservation of a man in all the comforts, and contentment's of his being:
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This is, and may be in a child of God.
This is, and may be in a child of God.
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But then it is overswayed by grace, which makes a man now resigne up this will of his to Gods hand, to be content (against his owne naturall desires,) to bee disposed of according to Gods will.
But then it is overswayed by grace, which makes a man now resign up this will of his to God's hand, to be content (against his own natural Desires,) to be disposed of according to God's will.
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This wee may see in our Lord and Saviour:
This we may see in our Lord and Saviour:
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Father (saith he) if it be possible, let this cup passe from mee. Here is a desire to keepe, not onely in his naturall beeing, Father (Says he) if it be possible, let this cup pass from me. Here is a desire to keep, not only in his natural being,
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but to keepe in the comfort of nature and life: And this is lawfull and a good desire;
but to keep in the Comfort of nature and life: And this is lawful and a good desire;
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for these affections, are the workes of God upon the soule of man.
for these affections, Are the works of God upon the soul of man.
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The will of man moveth naturally by these affections, these desires they are the fruits of nature,
The will of man moves naturally by these affections, these Desires they Are the fruits of nature,
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and so the workes of God in nature, and therefore not simply to be blamed.
and so the works of God in nature, and Therefore not simply to be blamed.
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But now that which keepeth them within compasse, is an over-ruling worke of grace, whereby the creature is made to acknowledge his distance from the Creatour,
But now that which Keepeth them within compass, is an overruling work of grace, whereby the creature is made to acknowledge his distance from the Creator,
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and that subjection he oweth to God, as the soveraigne Lord of nature, and of all creatures.
and that subjection he owes to God, as the sovereign Lord of nature, and of all creatures.
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And in this sense our Saviour Christ doth check his naturall desires; If it be possible let this cup passe from me, neverthelesse, not as I will,
And in this sense our Saviour christ does check his natural Desires; If it be possible let this cup pass from me, nevertheless, not as I will,
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but as thou wilt, saith he.but as thou wilt, Says he.
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So here is a worke of grace, ordering and over-ruling nature, that it might not exceed that proportion of the creature,
So Here is a work of grace, ordering and overruling nature, that it might not exceed that proportion of the creature,
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and those desires that should be in nature. So then you see what kind of willingnesse we meane, such a kind of willingnesse,
and those Desires that should be in nature. So then you see what kind of willingness we mean, such a kind of willingness,
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as in the issue and close resteth in Gods will. The object of this Patience, is Afflictions, and the changes of this life.
as in the issue and close rests in God's will. The Object of this Patience, is Afflictions, and the changes of this life.
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Affliction is properly any thing that is grievous to a mans sense, any thing that crosseth a mans will.
Affliction is properly any thing that is grievous to a men sense, any thing that Crosseth a men will.
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because heis not sensible of them, or because he is not carried with any desires against them:
Because heis not sensible of them, or Because he is not carried with any Desires against them:
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But when a man is crost in his will, that is an affliction to him;
But when a man is crossed in his will, that is an affliction to him;
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but specially when this is set on him with a change, when God brings, as Iob speakes, changes upon him, when a man is in another turning and course of life, this is an affliction indeed.
but specially when this is Set on him with a change, when God brings, as Job speaks, changes upon him, when a man is in Another turning and course of life, this is an affliction indeed.
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A man that hath tasted the sweetnesse of prosperitie, now to be left in affliction, this was Iobs case,
A man that hath tasted the sweetness of Prosperity, now to be left in affliction, this was Jobs case,
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and this is specially the object of Patience. You have heard of the patience of Iob.
and this is specially the Object of Patience. You have herd of the patience of Job
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But how did Iobs patience appeare in the Afflictions, in the changes of his life? That notwithstanding he had felt the sweetnesse of a prosperous estate,
But how did Jobs patience appear in the Afflictions, in the changes of his life? That notwithstanding he had felt the sweetness of a prosperous estate,
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and the comfort of friends, yea, and the comfort of Gods favour shining upon his heart,
and the Comfort of Friends, yea, and the Comfort of God's favour shining upon his heart,
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and many other particular mercies, yet when God turned his hand, and tooke away the comforts of his life, the comfort and societie of his friends, the comfortable expressions of his owne love to his soule,
and many other particular Mercies, yet when God turned his hand, and took away the comforts of his life, the Comfort and society of his Friends, the comfortable expressions of his own love to his soul,
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and threatned the taking away even of life it selfe;
and threatened the taking away even of life it self;
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Iob could now in this case resolve to rest in the determination, and appointment and will of God. Here is Patience now.Job could now in this case resolve to rest in the determination, and appointment and will of God. Here is Patience now.
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Thus briefly you have heard what the duty is, to which the Apostle exhorteth;
Thus briefly you have herd what the duty is, to which the Apostle exhorteth;
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It is patience, that is, a willing resigning of our selves to Gods appointment in the changes of our life.
It is patience, that is, a willing resigning of our selves to God's appointment in the changes of our life.
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But now that is not enough, the Apostle contents not himselfe to say, Have Patience, but, let Patience have her perfect worke;
But now that is not enough, the Apostle contents not himself to say, Have Patience, but, let Patience have her perfect work;
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Hee would have them grow in Patience, to grow from one degree to another, to abound in Patience (as the Apostle speakes of Hope and Ioy in the 15. Rom. 13.) that they might not onely have patience, but have it brought to perfection, which in the 1. Coll. 11. is called all long suffering, that there might not be the least defect, that they might have a measure of patience proportionable to the measure of Tryals:
He would have them grow in Patience, to grow from one degree to Another, to abound in Patience (as the Apostle speaks of Hope and Joy in the 15. Rom. 13.) that they might not only have patience, but have it brought to perfection, which in the 1. Coll. 11. is called all long suffering, that there might not be the least defect, that they might have a measure of patience proportionable to the measure of Trials:
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that look as God increased the measure of their tryals upon them, so they might have patience to answer those tryals, somewhat to support the heart,
that look as God increased the measure of their trials upon them, so they might have patience to answer those trials, somewhat to support the heart,
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when the greatest weight should be laid upon the soule to presse it downe:
when the greatest weight should be laid upon the soul to press it down:
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so the word Hipomene, that is translated patience signifieth, to beare up a man, to support him under a burthen, that he be not prest downe by it.
so the word Hippomenes, that is translated patience signifies, to bear up a man, to support him under a burden, that he be not pressed down by it.
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but yet her Patience held her to the third tryall, at last she received her desire:
but yet her Patience held her to the third trial, At last she received her desire:
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So hee would have them have such a measure of patience, as might beare up the soule in the greatest pressures, that though they were afflicted, they might not be broken in their afflictions.
So he would have them have such a measure of patience, as might bear up the soul in the greatest pressures, that though they were afflicted, they might not be broken in their afflictions.
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Thus you have the duty opened; Let Patience have her perfect worke. The reason is, that you may be perfect and intire wanting nothing. That you may be intire.
Thus you have the duty opened; Let Patience have her perfect work. The reason is, that you may be perfect and entire wanting nothing. That you may be entire.
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Some understand it thus, that you may be intire in respect of every grace, in respect of all gracious habits, that you may have one grace as well as another, that as you have knowledge and faith, so you may have patience too, that which is so necessary a grace for a Christian, as well as any other.
some understand it thus, that you may be entire in respect of every grace, in respect of all gracious habits, that you may have one grace as well as Another, that as you have knowledge and faith, so you may have patience too, that which is so necessary a grace for a Christian, as well as any other.
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Others, by intirenesse here, and wanting nothing, thinke that the Apostlemeanes this, that they might have that which might supply comfort to their soules in all their wants, A man is then said to want nothing, when he is content and satisfied with that estate wherein he is,
Others, by Entireness Here, and wanting nothing, think that the Apostlemeanes this, that they might have that which might supply Comfort to their Souls in all their Wants, A man is then said to want nothing, when he is content and satisfied with that estate wherein he is,
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as if he had all things:
as if he had all things:
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So David, when Ziglag was burnt, his Wives carried away captive, his souldiers began to mutinie,
So David, when Ziklag was burned, his Wives carried away captive, his Soldiers began to mutiny,
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and threaten him, yet neverthelesse he seemed to want nothing, when he could comfort himselfe in the Lord his God. Godlinesse is great gaine;
and threaten him, yet nevertheless he seemed to want nothing, when he could Comfort himself in the Lord his God. Godliness is great gain;
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(but how?) with contentment, that is, there is such a sufficiency with contentment of heart,
(but how?) with contentment, that is, there is such a sufficiency with contentment of heart,
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as if a man had the things he wants.
as if a man had the things he Wants.
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So then here is the thing, that you may be intire, in respect of all gracious habits, necessary to the beeing of a Christian, that you may have that inward store and supply of comfort, that may support your hearts in all outward wants.
So then Here is the thing, that you may be entire, in respect of all gracious habits, necessary to the being of a Christian, that you may have that inward store and supply of Comfort, that may support your hearts in all outward Wants.
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Thus you have the meaning of the words. The parts are two. An exhortation to duty.
Thus you have the meaning of the words. The parts Are two. an exhortation to duty.
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An argument to enforce that exhortation.
an argument to enforce that exhortation.
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The duty whereto they are exhorted is, that they should bee perfect in Patience, let Patience have her perfect worke.
The duty whereto they Are exhorted is, that they should be perfect in Patience, let Patience have her perfect work.
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The Argument whereby they are perswaded to this duty, is that they may be intire. and wanting nothing, that they may have all that is necessary to a Chaistian. The Argument whereby they Are persuaded to this duty, is that they may be entire. and wanting nothing, that they may have all that is necessary to a Christian.
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We will observe two Conclusions hence, which we shall follow at this time. The first is this;
We will observe two Conclusions hence, which we shall follow At this time. The First is this;
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That Patience is necessarie to the perfection of a Christian. Or, A Christian is not perfect without patience. The second is this;
That Patience is necessary to the perfection of a Christian. Or, A Christian is not perfect without patience. The second is this;
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That every Christian should strive for a perfection of degrees of Patience. Or, that a Christian must labour to attaine the highest degree and perfection in Patience.
That every Christian should strive for a perfection of Degrees of Patience. Or, that a Christian must labour to attain the highest degree and perfection in Patience.
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These two Conclusions we will handle apart in the Explication and proofe, and joyne them together in the application and use.
These two Conclusions we will handle apart in the Explication and proof, and join them together in the application and use.
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For the first then, that A Christian is not perfect without patience.
For the First then, that A Christian is not perfect without patience.
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Our Saviour exhorting his Disciples to patience (in the fifth of Matth.) because they should meet with many enemies, Our Saviour exhorting his Disciples to patience (in the fifth of Matthew) Because they should meet with many enemies,
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and injuries in the world, he concludeth, bee perfect (saith he) as your heavenly father is perfect.
and injuries in the world, he Concludeth, be perfect (Says he) as your heavenly father is perfect.
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What perfection speakes he of here? Such a perfection, such a worke of Grace,
What perfection speaks he of Here? Such a perfection, such a work of Grace,
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as might inable them to carry themselves, as became them in the middest of those many enemies and opposites they should meet withall.
as might inable them to carry themselves, as became them in the midst of those many enemies and opposites they should meet withal.
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I will not stand upon this, I will endevour to make it appeare to you. First it may appeare thus.
I will not stand upon this, I will endeavour to make it appear to you. First it may appear thus.
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There is a twofold perfection of a Christian; There is a perfection of parts, and a perfection of degrees.
There is a twofold perfection of a Christian; There is a perfection of parts, and a perfection of Degrees.
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A child is a perfect man in respect of parts, but not in respect of degrees,
A child is a perfect man in respect of parts, but not in respect of Degrees,
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because it is not come to that measure of strength (for that age is not capable of it) which a man hath.
Because it is not come to that measure of strength (for that age is not capable of it) which a man hath.
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Now there is a necessitie that there should bee a perfection of parts.
Now there is a necessity that there should be a perfection of parts.
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First, the perfection of parts in a Christian, is but the making up of all those graces which are necessarie to a Christian,
First, the perfection of parts in a Christian, is but the making up of all those graces which Are necessary to a Christian,
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and without which he cannot obey God, nor walke according to the rule: All these are necessarie:
and without which he cannot obey God, nor walk according to the Rule: All these Are necessary:
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Now Patience is one of those parts, one of those habits of grace with which every renewed soule is indowed,
Now Patience is one of those parts, one of those habits of grace with which every renewed soul is endowed,
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and without which a man is not truly sanctified, without which a man expresseth himselfe not to be regenerate.
and without which a man is not truly sanctified, without which a man Expresses himself not to be regenerate.
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And for this observe what the Apostle Peter saith, Adde moreover to your faith, vertue, to vertue knowledge, to knowledge temperance, to temperance patience, to patience godlinesse, to godlinesse brotherly kindnesse, to brotherly kindnesse love;
And for this observe what the Apostle Peter Says, Add moreover to your faith, virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge temperance, to temperance patience, to patience godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, to brotherly kindness love;
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What is the reason of of it? If these things bee in you and abound, you shall neither be idle,
What is the reason of of it? If these things be in you and abound, you shall neither be idle,
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nor unfruitfull in the worke of the Lord. nor unfruitful in the work of the Lord.
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As if hee should say, you will bee idle and unfruitfull professors, unlesse that these graces bee in you, and abound in you.
As if he should say, you will be idle and unfruitful professors, unless that these graces be in you, and abound in you.
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Now what are the Graces? you shall see the necessitie of every one of them;
Now what Are the Graces? you shall see the necessity of every one of them;
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The Apostle exhorteth beleevers there, to the giving all diligence to the making their calling and election sure, to make it certaine to themselves that they are effectually called.
The Apostle exhorteth believers there, to the giving all diligence to the making their calling and election sure, to make it certain to themselves that they Are effectually called.
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But might some say, there are many graces necessary to a Christian, but there is one principall, which we call the radicall and maine grace of all, Faith? I but saith the Apostle, there are many others necessary besides that,
But might Some say, there Are many graces necessary to a Christian, but there is one principal, which we call the radical and main grace of all, Faith? I but Says the Apostle, there Are many Others necessary beside that,
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as you must have faith towards God, so you must also carry your selves so,
as you must have faith towards God, so you must also carry your selves so,
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as may adorne your profession amongst men, therefore adde vertue to faith. But they might say, vertue, that is that that guideth a man in all Morralls, in all the course of his life and conversation? You shall have many provocations to sinne,
as may adorn your profession among men, Therefore add virtue to faith. But they might say, virtue, that is that that guideth a man in all Morals, in all the course of his life and Conversation? You shall have many provocations to sin,
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therefore adde to vertue temperance. But we have many discouragements to good? therefore adde to temperance Patience. But what though you should have both temperance and Patience, these are but morall vertues? Therefore adde to Patience godlinesse, that you may in all things you doe, ayme at God,
Therefore add to virtue temperance. But we have many discouragements to good? Therefore add to temperance Patience. But what though you should have both temperance and Patience, these Are but moral Virtues? Therefore add to Patience godliness, that you may in all things you do, aim At God,
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and approve your selves to him.
and approve your selves to him.
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But when we have carried our selves in a holy manner, according to the rule and word of God,
But when we have carried our selves in a holy manner, according to the Rule and word of God,
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yet neverthelesse there are many Christians that require offices of love from us, and what shall wee doe to these? Therefore adde to godlinesse brotherly kindnesse.
yet nevertheless there Are many Christians that require Offices of love from us, and what shall we do to these? Therefore add to godliness brotherly kindness.
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But then againe beside that conversation we have with beleevers, the• … e are many men in the world that expect certaine duties from us? Therefore adde to that, Love, that extendeth to all men according to their necessities.
But then again beside that Conversation we have with believers, the• … e Are many men in the world that expect certain duties from us? Therefore add to that, Love, that extendeth to all men according to their necessities.
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So you see how the Apostle takes all graces, as it were into severall parcels,
So you see how the Apostle Takes all graces, as it were into several parcels,
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and sheweth how they cannot bee without one parcell of grace, they cannot goe through the course of Christianitie, except they have every thing:
and shows how they cannot be without one parcel of grace, they cannot go through the course of Christianity, except they have every thing:
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they cannot carry themselves toward God without faith: they cannot adorne their profession without vertue; they cannot escape temptations without temperance; neither can they be encouraged against discouragements without patience, Therefore he bringeth patience in amongst the rest,
they cannot carry themselves towards God without faith: they cannot adorn their profession without virtue; they cannot escape temptations without temperance; neither can they be encouraged against discouragements without patience, Therefore he brings patience in among the rest,
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as a necessary part and dutie of a Christian without which hee cannot goe through the worke of Christianitie and religion.
as a necessary part and duty of a Christian without which he cannot go through the work of Christianity and Religion.
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Againe in the second place, as it appeareth by the parts of a Christian and Christianity, that a man cannot be perfect without Patience, so it appeareth by another argument, and that is this;
Again in the second place, as it appears by the parts of a Christian and Christianity, that a man cannot be perfect without Patience, so it appears by Another argument, and that is this;
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A Christian cannot be perfect without that, without which hee cannot keepe that grace he hath.
A Christian cannot be perfect without that, without which he cannot keep that grace he hath.
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had she not beene patient to goe on with her request, shee had lost her petition.
had she not been patient to go on with her request, she had lost her petition.
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The Apostle Paul in 2 Cor. 12. for this thing (saith he) I besought the Lord thrice.
The Apostle Paul in 2 Cor. 12. for this thing (Says he) I besought the Lord thrice.
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Looke what ever grace is in the soule, a man cannot keepe it without Patience. By Patience possesse your soules. The soule which is the seate and subject of Grace, cannot it selfe be kept without Patience, therefore neither can any grace be kept in the soule without Patience: because as the riches and treasures in a Castle cannot be kept,
Look what ever grace is in the soul, a man cannot keep it without Patience. By Patience possess your Souls. The soul which is the seat and Subject of Grace, cannot it self be kept without Patience, Therefore neither can any grace be kept in the soul without Patience: Because as the riches and treasures in a Castle cannot be kept,
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when the walls are beaten downe, so those treasures of grace in the heart of man cannot be kept,
when the walls Are beaten down, so those treasures of grace in the heart of man cannot be kept,
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when once patience, which is as the wall of the soule, that keepes it from the batterie of tentations, from the enemie that would steale them away while men sleepe;
when once patience, which is as the wall of the soul, that keeps it from the battery of tentations, from the enemy that would steal them away while men sleep;
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I say, unlesse these walls, these supporting graces, specially this of Patience be in the soule, it cannot stand intire.
I say, unless these walls, these supporting graces, specially this of Patience be in the soul, it cannot stand entire.
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For indeed let impatience once into the soule, and you let in all sinne with it;
For indeed let impatience once into the soul, and you let in all sin with it;
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impatience is a destroying of all grace, a pulling downe of the wall.
impatience is a destroying of all grace, a pulling down of the wall.
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Nay, what is sinne indeed, but impatience in a sense? What is pride, but the impatience of humilitie? What is uncleannesse,
Nay, what is sin indeed, but impatience in a sense? What is pride, but the impatience of humility? What is uncleanness,
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but the impatience of chastitie? What is drunkennesse, but the impatience of sobrietie? Every sinne beginneth in impatience,
but the impatience of chastity? What is Drunkenness, but the impatience of sobriety? Every sin begins in impatience,
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when a man cannot beare with that abstinence, and forbearance as formerly, cannot keepe that strict course in his wayes,
when a man cannot bear with that abstinence, and forbearance as formerly, cannot keep that strict course in his ways,
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but groweth impatient against the rule of God, he runneth into a course of sinne presently.
but grows impatient against the Rule of God, he Runneth into a course of sin presently.
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So you see that for the very preserving the soule, the subject of grace, and grace the treasure of the soule, it is necessary that wee should have patience. And then againe thirdly;
So you see that for the very preserving the soul, the Subject of grace, and grace the treasure of the soul, it is necessary that we should have patience. And then again Thirdly;
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It will appeare thus to you, that a Christian cannot be perfect without patience, because hee cannot doe his worke without Patience, he cannot doe the workes of Religion, the taske that God layes upon him without Patience. Looke in what measure Patience is defective, in that measure hee halteth in his dutie, in the very actions of Religion hee goeth about.
It will appear thus to you, that a Christian cannot be perfect without patience, Because he cannot do his work without Patience, he cannot do the works of Religion, the task that God lays upon him without Patience. Look in what measure Patience is defective, in that measure he halteth in his duty, in the very actions of Religion he Goes about.
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Take any one duty of Religion that you can name, see whether a man can doe that without Patience. Suppose it be Prayer;
Take any one duty of Religion that you can name, see whither a man can do that without Patience. Suppose it be Prayer;
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How can a man goe on in the duty of prayer without Patience? Sometime God delayeth the grant of a mans petition:
How can a man go on in the duty of prayer without Patience? Sometime God delayeth the grant of a men petition:
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A man will now sinke, and give over in discouragement, if hee have not Patience to support the soule.
A man will now sink, and give over in discouragement, if he have not Patience to support the soul.
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The Canaanitish woman, when shee came to Christ, and spake once to him, and hee did not answer a word;
The Canaanitish woman, when she Come to christ, and spoke once to him, and he did not answer a word;
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she had so much Patience as to make her speake the second time to him, then he answered her, but churlishly;
she had so much Patience as to make her speak the second time to him, then he answered her, but churlishly;
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Hee would have given over at the first seeking of the Lord, if he had not had Patience to uphold him to the second,
He would have given over At the First seeking of the Lord, if he had not had Patience to uphold him to the second,
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and third petition, to the renewing of his suit twice, nay thrice. Come from praying to hearing the Word preached;
and third petition, to the renewing of his suit twice, nay thrice. Come from praying to hearing the Word preached;
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how can a man heare the word profitably without patience? therefore the good ground is said to heare the Word,
how can a man hear the word profitably without patience? Therefore the good ground is said to hear the Word,
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and to bring forth fruit with Patience: and it is the commendation of the Church of Philadelphia, Thou hast kept the word of my Patience.
and to bring forth fruit with Patience: and it is the commendation of the Church of Philadelphia, Thou hast kept the word of my Patience.
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There is a necessitie of Patience, if a man will profit by the Word.
There is a necessity of Patience, if a man will profit by the Word.
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For first if a man will obey the Word, he shall be sure to have many set against him in the world, he had need of patience then,
For First if a man will obey the Word, he shall be sure to have many Set against him in the world, he had need of patience then,
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or else he will leave the rule of the Word, because of the reproaches of the world.
or Else he will leave the Rule of the Word, Because of the Reproaches of the world.
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Againe, there are many secret corruptions in his owne heart that will be met with in the preaching of the Word, which a man cannot abide to heare of,
Again, there Are many secret corruptions in his own heart that will be met with in the preaching of the Word, which a man cannot abide to hear of,
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but hee will be vexing and fretting, and discontented at it (as we see in Ahab and divers others) unlesse hee have Patience to keepe him from raging against the Preacher, and preaching of the Word.
but he will be vexing and fretting, and discontented At it (as we see in Ahab and diverse Others) unless he have Patience to keep him from raging against the Preacher, and preaching of the Word.
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You have need of Patience then (• … as the Apostle saith) that you may beare the reproofes, and exhortations of the Word.
You have need of Patience then (• … as the Apostle Says) that you may bear the reproofs, and exhortations of the Word.
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Therefore saith the Apostle Iames, Receive with Patience the ingraffed Word, or receive with meeknesse, the ingraffed Word, that is able to save your soules.
Therefore Says the Apostle James, Receive with Patience the Ingrafted Word, or receive with meekness, the Ingrafted Word, that is able to save your Souls.
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There is no ingrafting the Word in the heart, except those formes of impatience, those hinderances of the growth of the Word be taken away.
There is no engrafting the Word in the heart, except those forms of impatience, those hindrances of the growth of the Word be taken away.
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But further, there is yet a further end:
But further, there is yet a further end:
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the whole life of a Christian is a continuall exercise of Patience, there is a necessitie of it, for he cannot persevere without Patience, it is impossible for a man to begin in the spirit,
the Whole life of a Christian is a continual exercise of Patience, there is a necessity of it, for he cannot persevere without Patience, it is impossible for a man to begin in the Spirit,
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but he shall end in the flesh, if he have not Patience to persevere in well doing,
but he shall end in the Flesh, if he have not Patience to persevere in well doing,
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Therefore saith the Apostle, You have need of Patience, that after you have obeyed, you might receive the promise.
Therefore Says the Apostle, You have need of Patience, that After you have obeyed, you might receive the promise.
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You have need of Patience, for betweene the time of the making of the Promise,
You have need of Patience, for between the time of the making of the Promise,
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and the time of the accomplishment of the Promise to the soule, there is a great distance many times,
and the time of the accomplishment of the Promise to the soul, there is a great distance many times,
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therefore yee have need of Patience, to waite, that after you have obeyed the Word, you might receive the promise.
Therefore ye have need of Patience, to wait, that After you have obeyed the Word, you might receive the promise.
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Let us runne with Patience the race that is set before us, looking to Iesus the Authour, and finisher of our faith. Let us run with Patience the raze that is Set before us, looking to Iesus the Author, and finisher of our faith.
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Our Lord Jesus himselfe had not perfected the worke of our redemption, if he had wanted Patience: neither can we finish our course of Christianity (wherein we must follow Christ) and runne the race that is set before us, except we have Patience added to other graces.
Our Lord jesus himself had not perfected the work of our redemption, if he had wanted Patience: neither can we finish our course of Christianity (wherein we must follow christ) and run the raze that is Set before us, except we have Patience added to other graces.
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You see then a Christian cannot be perfect without Patience; First, because he cannot have all the parts of Christianitie, that is one thing.
You see then a Christian cannot be perfect without Patience; First, Because he cannot have all the parts of Christianity, that is one thing.
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Secondly, because he cannot keepe and preserve the graces he hath, that is another thing. Thirdly, because he cannot act and worke according to the rule, that is the third.
Secondly, Because he cannot keep and preserve the graces he hath, that is Another thing. Thirdly, Because he cannot act and work according to the Rule, that is the third.
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Lastly, because he cannot persevere in the course he is in, except hee have Patience. There is a necessitie of Patience to the perfection of a Christian.
Lastly, Because he cannot persevere in the course he is in, except he have Patience. There is a necessity of Patience to the perfection of a Christian.
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Secondly, the second point was, that it is the duty of a Christian to strive to bring patience to the uttermost perfection, to be as perfect in the degrees of patience as he can attaine to, to make this the strife of his life, that patience may have her perfect worke, that there may be no defect in it.
Secondly, the second point was, that it is the duty of a Christian to strive to bring patience to the uttermost perfection, to be as perfect in the Degrees of patience as he can attain to, to make this the strife of his life, that patience may have her perfect work, that there may be no defect in it.
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The Apostle prayeth for the Collossians, that they may be strengthned in the inward man to all long suffering.
The Apostle Prayeth for the Colossians, that they may be strengthened in the inward man to all long suffering.
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And when our Saviour setteth God as a patterne before men, Bee you perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect;
And when our Saviour sets God as a pattern before men, be you perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect;
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What aymeth he at in that place but this? that we should strive to the uttermost extent,
What aimeth he At in that place but this? that we should strive to the uttermost extent,
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and highest degrees of Patience, for our Saviour intendeth of patience in that place. This then is the dutie of a Christian. Why so?
and highest Degrees of Patience, for our Saviour intends of patience in that place. This then is the duty of a Christian. Why so?
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First, because a Christian is to follow the best patterne: the best patternes are propounded in the Scripture.
First, Because a Christian is to follow the best pattern: the best patterns Are propounded in the Scripture.
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And God doth not propound examples and Patternes to men in vaine:
And God does not propound Examples and Patterns to men in vain:
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but as he giveth them rules to tell them what they should doe, so he giveth them examples and patternes to lead them to that degree,
but as he gives them rules to tell them what they should do, so he gives them Examples and patterns to led them to that degree,
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and direct them in the manner of doing.
and Direct them in the manner of doing.
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Therefore yee have God himselfe set as a patterne of Patience: Follow God as deare children;
Therefore ye have God himself Set as a pattern of Patience: Follow God as deer children;
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wherein? In all those examples wherein you have a rule. wherein? In all those Examples wherein you have a Rule.
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For all the examples of God, and Christ, and the Saints, binde no further, then there is a rule in the Word.
For all the Examples of God, and christ, and the Saints, bind no further, then there is a Rule in the Word.
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There are many things wherein we cannot follow God and Christ, and we need not follow every one of the Saints;
There Are many things wherein we cannot follow God and christ, and we need not follow every one of the Saints;
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but those things that are injoyned by the rule, these examples are set to direct us in obedience to that rule.
but those things that Are enjoined by the Rule, these Examples Are Set to Direct us in Obedience to that Rule.
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Among other things, the Patience of God is set forth as a patterne for us to follow.
Among other things, the Patience of God is Set forth as a pattern for us to follow.
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In that glorious proclamation made of him, in Exod. 34. 7. 8. Among other of his attributes, hee is set out to bee a God long suffering and Patient.
In that glorious proclamation made of him, in Exod 34. 7. 8. Among other of his attributes, he is Set out to be a God long suffering and Patient.
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You see how patient God is (saith the Apostle.) And God that hee might shew his long-suffering and Patience, bore with the world, saith Saint Peter; With what world? with the world of ungodly men. You see how patient God is (Says the Apostle.) And God that he might show his long-suffering and Patience, boar with the world, Says Saint Peter; With what world? with the world of ungodly men.
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God hath borne with the world many Ages of yeares, many thousand yeares already, and yet beareth still with the world.
God hath born with the world many Ages of Years, many thousand Years already, and yet bears still with the world.
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The most holy God that perfectly hateth wickednesse, yet to shew his Patience, he beareth with ungodly ones: Yea,
The most holy God that perfectly hates wickedness, yet to show his Patience, he bears with ungodly ones: Yea,
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and he beareth with men too:
and he bears with men too:
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the mighty God, that is able to destroy all the world, with the very breath of his mouth, that as with a word hee made the world,
the mighty God, that is able to destroy all the world, with the very breath of his Mouth, that as with a word he made the world,
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so with a blast he is able to bring it to nothing, yet this mighty God beareth with men, this holy God with ungodly men;
so with a blast he is able to bring it to nothing, yet this mighty God bears with men, this holy God with ungodly men;
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yea, and this God that might suddenly destroy the earth, as hee did the old World with water, he beareth so many thousand yeares with the world of ungodly men, that his Patience and long-suffering may appeare.
yea, and this God that might suddenly destroy the earth, as he did the old World with water, he bears so many thousand Years with the world of ungodly men, that his Patience and long-suffering may appear.
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You have God for an example then. And Christ for an example too:
You have God for an Exampl then. And christ for an Exampl too:
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and you are predestinated for this very end, to be like the Image of the Sonne, to be made conformable unto Christ;
and you Are predestinated for this very end, to be like the Image of the Son, to be made conformable unto christ;
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Wherein? In all imitable and necessary graces.
Wherein? In all imitable and necessary graces.
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I say, in all those graces that are necessary, by vertue of a rule, and that are imitable, wherein we may or can follow him.
I say, in all those graces that Are necessary, by virtue of a Rule, and that Are imitable, wherein we may or can follow him.
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Amongst the rest this is one, his Patience. See the Patience of Christ. In his carriage toward his Father, how he bore the displeasure of his Father:
among the rest this is one, his Patience. See the Patience of christ. In his carriage towards his Father, how he boar the displeasure of his Father:
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In his carriage toward men, when hee might have commanded fire from heaven, yet you see how hee bore with them,
In his carriage towards men, when he might have commanded fire from heaven, yet you see how he boar with them,
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and rebuked his Disciples, You know not of what spirit you are.
and rebuked his Disciples, You know not of what Spirit you Are.
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Hee was lead as a Lambe, dumbe before the shearers, and hee opened not his mouth. He was led as a Lamb, dumb before the shearers, and he opened not his Mouth.
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Againe, you have the examples of the servants of God.
Again, you have the Examples of the Servants of God.
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Take my brethren (saith Saint Iames) the Prophets who have spoken in the name of the Lord, Take my brothers (Says Faint James) the prophets who have spoken in the name of the Lord,
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for an ensample of suffering affliction, and of Patience. for an ensample of suffering affliction, and of Patience.
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The Prophets suffered long, and endured the frownes of the world, and the rage of Princes, they endured a thousand miseries, The prophets suffered long, and endured the frowns of the world, and the rage of Princes, they endured a thousand misery's,
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and all to discharge their duty. But amongst all the servants of God, You have heard of the Patience of Iob,
and all to discharge their duty. But among all the Servants of God, You have herd of the Patience of Job,
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and what end the Lord made with him. Every man can speake of the patience of Iob, but this was written for our ensample, to teach us to be patient as hee was: and what end the Lord made with him. Every man can speak of the patience of Job, but this was written for our ensample, to teach us to be patient as he was:
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Whatsoever things were written afore-time, were written for our learnings, that wee through Patience, and comfort of the Scriptures, might have hope. Whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our learning's, that we through Patience, and Comfort of the Scriptures, might have hope.
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Againe secondly, as it is necessary for a Christian to strive for the perfection of Patience in the degrees of it,
Again secondly, as it is necessary for a Christian to strive for the perfection of Patience in the Degrees of it,
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because of the conformitie that should be betweene him, and those examples of God, of Christ,
Because of the conformity that should be between him, and those Examples of God, of christ,
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and of the Saints, betweene God the Father, and beleevers his children; betweene Christ the head, and beleevers his members;
and of the Saints, between God the Father, and believers his children; between christ the head, and believers his members;
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betweene the Saints of God, children of the same Father, and servants of the same Master, that should honour him in the same grace of Patience. So there is a necessitie likewise of it, in respect of the tryals whereunto a Christian may be put:
between the Saints of God, children of the same Father, and Servants of the same Master, that should honour him in the same grace of Patience. So there is a necessity likewise of it, in respect of the trials whereunto a Christian may be put:
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you had need to strive that you may be perfect in Patience, because you know not what tryals yee shall be put to, what times yee are reserved to.
you had need to strive that you may be perfect in Patience, Because you know not what trials ye shall be put to, what times ye Are reserved to.
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Every man must expect troubles and afflictions, they are called Tribulations, and you know what Tribulum was, the Iron ball that was full of pikes round about,
Every man must expect Troubles and afflictions, they Are called Tribulations, and you know what Tribulum was, the Iron ball that was full of pikes round about,
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so that wheresoever it was cast it did sticke; an Engine used in warre:
so that wheresoever it was cast it did stick; an Engine used in war:
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Tribulations are unavoydable, they will fall and sticke, yee cannot escape them on any side, by any turning to the right hand, or to the left.
Tribulations Are unavoidable, they will fallen and stick, ye cannot escape them on any side, by any turning to the right hand, or to the left.
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It is the will of God, that through many tribulations wee should enter into the kingdome of heaven: It is the will of God, that through many tribulations we should enter into the Kingdom of heaven:
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and whosoever will live Godly in Christ Iesus must suffer persecution. Now (beloved) is this so, that this is a Statute in heaven, decreed,and whosoever will live Godly in christ Iesus must suffer persecution. Now (Beloved) is this so, that this is a Statute in heaven, decreed,
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and ordained by God, and will not be reversed, like the lawes of the Medes and Persians, that every man must passe to heaven through tribulation, and affliction upon earth;
and ordained by God, and will not be reversed, like the laws of the Medes and Persians, that every man must pass to heaven through tribulation, and affliction upon earth;
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then it concernes every one to be armed, to get such a measure of patience, as may support him in such afflictions.
then it concerns every one to be armed, to get such a measure of patience, as may support him in such afflictions.
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Yee know not what afflictions yee may have, what particular tryals God may put yee to:
Ye know not what afflictions ye may have, what particular trials God may put ye to:
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In what a miserable case then is a man, if he be to seeke of his armour,
In what a miserable case then is a man, if he be to seek of his armour,
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when he is in the middest of the pikes; if he be then to get patience, when he is in the middest of tryals,
when he is in the midst of the pikes; if he be then to get patience, when he is in the midst of trials,
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when he is disturbed and distracted with vexation of spirit? What foolish disorderly speeches proceed from men in the time of affliction? We may see it in David, so foolish was I and ignorant,
when he is disturbed and distracted with vexation of Spirit? What foolish disorderly Speeches proceed from men in the time of affliction? We may see it in David, so foolish was I and ignorant,
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and in this point a beast before thee. What foolish, sensuall, beastly speeches, unreasonable absurd passages proceed from men in those times of trouble, and in this point a beast before thee. What foolish, sensual, beastly Speeches, unreasonable absurd passages proceed from men in those times of trouble,
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if they have not got to themselves before hand this grace, and are not fitted to a Christian caraiage in time by patience.
if they have not god to themselves before hand this grace, and Are not fitted to a Christian caraiage in time by patience.
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Thus yee see the necessitie of patience to the perfection of a Christian, and the necessitie of the perfection of patience, to the ornament of a Christian.
Thus ye see the necessity of patience to the perfection of a Christian, and the necessity of the perfection of patience, to the ornament of a Christian.
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Now we come to make use of both these together. First, it serveth for the just reproofe of Christians that are carefull for other parts,
Now we come to make use of both these together. First, it serves for the just reproof of Christians that Are careful for other parts,
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and acts of religion, and are not so seriously mindfull of this duty of Patience as they should be,
and acts of Religion, and Are not so seriously mindful of this duty of Patience as they should be,
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but are so farre from striving for patience, that they seeme rather to strive for impatience, that make their crosses more heavy,
but Are so Far from striving for patience, that they seem rather to strive for impatience, that make their Crosses more heavy,
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and their afflictions more bitter then they would be.
and their afflictions more bitter then they would be.
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Indeed we make Gods Cuppe (that of it selfe is grievous enough to nature and to sense) by putting into it our owne ingredients, that are inbred in our owne passions,
Indeed we make God's Cup (that of it self is grievous enough to nature and to sense) by putting into it our own ingredients, that Are inbred in our own passion,
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and pride and selfe-will, and our owne earthly mindes, farre more bitter then else it would be.
and pride and self-will, and our own earthly minds, Far more bitter then Else it would be.
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But how doth a man make afflictions worse?
But how does a man make afflictions Worse?
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There are divers wayes that men take, wherein they are so farre from perfecting patience in themselves, that they wholly destroy patience.
There Are diverse ways that men take, wherein they Are so Far from perfecting patience in themselves, that they wholly destroy patience.
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The first is, by their agravating of their afflictions, by all the severall circumstances that possibly they can invent.
The First is, by their aggravating of their afflictions, by all the several Circumstances that possibly they can invent.
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All their eloquence is used in expressing the grievousnesse of that crosse and affliction that is upon them.
All their eloquence is used in expressing the grievousness of that cross and affliction that is upon them.
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They that in the times of mercy could scarse ever drop a word in thankfulnesse,
They that in the times of mercy could scarce ever drop a word in thankfulness,
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and acknowledgement of Gods goodnesse to them, now they can poure out flouds of sentences in expression of Gods bitter,
and acknowledgement of God's Goodness to them, now they can pour out floods of sentences in expression of God's bitter,
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and heavie dealing with them in such afflictions, and crosses, and distresses that befall them.
and heavy dealing with them in such afflictions, and Crosses, and Distresses that befall them.
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As the Church speakes in the Lamentations; Consider all that passe by, is there any Affliction like my affliction, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted me? The like speech you have ordinarily in the mouthes of persons;
As the Church speaks in the Lamentations; Consider all that pass by, is there any Affliction like my affliction, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted me? The like speech you have ordinarily in the mouths of Persons;
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Is there any affliction like mine? there is no body so wronged in their name as I;
Is there any affliction like mine? there is no body so wronged in their name as I;
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nor hath such paine in their body, nor never went with such a heavy heart as I;
nor hath such pain in their body, nor never went with such a heavy heart as I;
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never any man suffered so many injuries by friends and enemies, and all sorts of people, as I have done:
never any man suffered so many injuries by Friends and enemies, and all sorts of people, as I have done:
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as if all the afflictions in the world, the flouds and waves of tryals, were all met upon one person.
as if all the afflictions in the world, the floods and waves of trials, were all met upon one person.
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This is the language of men, whereby they aggravate their afflictions, and increase impatience in themselves.
This is the language of men, whereby they aggravate their afflictions, and increase impatience in themselves.
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Againe, another way whereby they doe it, is this; By giving vent and free course to their passions.
Again, Another Way whereby they do it, is this; By giving vent and free course to their passion.
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Passions are like a wilde horse, if they have not reines put upon them, if they be not pulled in, they will flie out to all excesse.
Passion Are like a wild horse, if they have not reins put upon them, if they be not pulled in, they will fly out to all excess.
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If once we give our Passions vent, there is no stopping of them. David, wee see, checks himselfe, he had a curbe to bridle his passions;
If once we give our Passion vent, there is no stopping of them. David, we see, Checks himself, he had a curb to bridle his passion;
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Why art thou cast downe, oh my soule? But otherwise when men give the reines to their passion,Why art thou cast down, o my soul? But otherwise when men give the reins to their passion,
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and doe not stop their course, but thinke they have reason for it, they breake out into all exorbitancie.
and do not stop their course, but think they have reason for it, they break out into all exorbitancy.
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Ionah, when the Lord chalenged him for his anger, Dost thou well to bee angrie? I (saith he) I doe well to be angrie even to the death. Jonah, when the Lord challenged him for his anger, Dost thou well to be angry? I (Says he) I do well to be angry even to the death.
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So David, Oh Absalom, my sonne, would God I had died for thee; oh Absalom, my sonne, my sonne.
So David, O Absalom, my son, would God I had died for thee; o Absalom, my son, my son.
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What hurt was done to David? what wrong had the man to take on thus? his sonne was tooke from him;
What hurt was done to David? what wrong had the man to take on thus? his son was took from him;
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but it was Absalom: Absalom died, but it was Absolom that would have killed his father:
but it was Absalom: Absalom died, but it was Absalom that would have killed his father:
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and yet he takes on, as if the father could not live, because the sonne that sought his death, was tooke from him.
and yet he Takes on, as if the father could not live, Because the son that sought his death, was took from him.
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Such unreasonable Passions, such causelesse distempers oft-times are in the soules of men, that they mistake Gods wayes,
Such unreasonable Passion, such causeless distempers ofttimes Are in the Souls of men, that they mistake God's ways,
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and that very way that he intendeth them good in, they complaine of, as if it were their utter undoing.
and that very Way that he intends them good in, they complain of, as if it were their utter undoing.
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Againe thirdly, another way whereby men increase their impatience and distemper, is, when they will not give way to comfort:
Again Thirdly, Another Way whereby men increase their impatience and distemper, is, when they will not give Way to Comfort:
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they will not onely bee exceeding vehement, and intent upon their Passions, but besides, stop all passages and in-lets, against comfort;
they will not only be exceeding vehement, and intent upon their Passion, but beside, stop all passages and inlets, against Comfort;
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It was Iacobs fault concerning the death of Ioseph: When he heard that Ioseph was dead, not onely his heart sunke within him,
It was Iacobs fault Concerning the death of Ioseph: When he herd that Ioseph was dead, not only his heart sunk within him,
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men sticke on the gall, on the sore of any affliction, there they will rest.
men stick on the Gall, on the soar of any affliction, there they will rest.
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but hee rends his garments, and covereth himselfe with sack-cloth, he takes on so, that when his sonnes and children rose up to comfort him, he would not be comforted:
but he rends his garments, and Covereth himself with Sackcloth, he Takes on so, that when his Sons and children rose up to Comfort him, he would not be comforted:
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Why? Because Ioseph was not, and I will goe to the grave to Ioseph:
Why? Because Ioseph was not, and I will go to the grave to Ioseph:
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nothing would comfort Iacob, but he would goe downe to the grave to Ioseph by all meanes.
nothing would Comfort Iacob, but he would go down to the grave to Ioseph by all means.
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What a great matter was this? He only heard that Ioseph was dead, he was alive, he knew not so much,
What a great matter was this? He only herd that Ioseph was dead, he was alive, he knew not so much,
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but hee heard a present sound of feare, and he was carried away with that.
but he herd a present found of Fear, and he was carried away with that.
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So it is with us, the very apprehension of our feares are as bad to us,
So it is with us, the very apprehension of our fears Are as bad to us,
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as the things themselves could possibly be.
as the things themselves could possibly be.
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Nay, we multiply upon our selves, our feares, and we will not heare counsell and comfort,
Nay, we multiply upon our selves, our fears, and we will not hear counsel and Comfort,
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as Rachel, that mourned for her children, and would not bee comforted, because they were not.
as Rachel, that mourned for her children, and would not be comforted, Because they were not.
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Againe, a fourth thing whereby men increase impatience in themselves, and aggravate their sorrowes, is this,
Again, a fourth thing whereby men increase impatience in themselves, and aggravate their sorrows, is this,
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when men looke onely upon the present afflictions, and not upon the mercies they have:
when men look only upon the present afflictions, and not upon the Mercies they have:
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as if they had but one eye to behold all objects with, as if they could looke but upon one thing at once:
as if they had but one eye to behold all objects with, as if they could look but upon one thing At once:
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there should bee a looking upon the affliction, and there should bee a looking upon the mercy too. This was Hamans case:
there should be a looking upon the affliction, and there should be a looking upon the mercy too. This was Hamans case:
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when he was vexed that Mordecay did not doe him reverence, all his wealth and his honours could doe him no good:
when he was vexed that Mordecai did not do him Reverence, all his wealth and his honours could do him no good:
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he had much wealth, and the glory of his house was increased, he had the favour of the King,
he had much wealth, and the glory of his house was increased, he had the favour of the King,
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and was inclining to have the honour of the Queene put upon him;
and was inclining to have the honour of the Queen put upon him;
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yet all this availeth me nothing (saith he) so long as I see Mordecay the Iew sitting in the Kings gate. yet all this availeth me nothing (Says he) so long as I see Mordecai the Iew sitting in the Kings gate.
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Hee lookes onely on this particular that vexed and grieved him, and not upon the rest.
He looks only on this particular that vexed and grieved him, and not upon the rest.
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So it is with us, if there be but one particular affliction upon us, we fix our eyes upon that:
So it is with us, if there be but one particular affliction upon us, we fix our eyes upon that:
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Like a Flie, that flieth about the glasse, and can sticke no where till she come to some cracke:
Like a Fly, that flies about the glass, and can stick no where till she come to Some Crac:
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1876
or as a Gnat that commeth about the body of a beast, that will be sure to sticke on the galled part, or some sore or other.
or as a Gnat that comes about the body of a beast, that will be sure to stick on the galled part, or Some soar or other.
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So it is with these disquieted thoughts of men, that are of no other use, but to further Sathans ends, to weaken their faith, and discourage their owne hearts;
So it is with these disquieted thoughts of men, that Are of no other use, but to further Satan's ends, to weaken their faith, and discourage their own hearts;
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2002
but mercies are delayed, and hope deferred makes the heart faint.
but Mercies Are delayed, and hope deferred makes the heart faint.
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1879
It is true, God hath given us such and such favours and mercies, hath offered us such and such opportunities,
It is true, God hath given us such and such favours and Mercies, hath offered us such and such opportunities,
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1880
but what is this? this and that particular affliction is upon me.
but what is this? this and that particular affliction is upon me.
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1881
This is that, that increaseth impatience, when a man will not looke on the mercies he receiveth,
This is that, that increases impatience, when a man will not look on the Mercies he receives,
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1882
but onely lookes on that that he wanteth.
but only looks on that that he Wants.
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1883
Againe, a fifth course that men take to aggravate their sorrows, and increase impatience in themselves is this.
Again, a fifth course that men take to aggravate their sorrows, and increase impatience in themselves is this.
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1884
They looke upon the instrument of their sorrows and afflictions, but never looke up to God that ruleth, and over-ruleth these things;
They look upon the Instrument of their sorrows and afflictions, but never look up to God that Ruleth, and overruleth these things;
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1885
Men looke upon such a person, such a man and no more. Yee see how David was disquieted at this:
Men look upon such a person, such a man and no more. Ye see how David was disquieted At this:
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1886
If it had beene an enemie that reproached him, then he could have borne it; If it had been an enemy that reproached him, then he could have born it;
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1887
but it was thou my friend, my equall, my guide, my acquaintance that sate at my table, wee tooke sweet counsell together,
but it was thou my friend, my equal, my guide, my acquaintance that sat At my table, we took sweet counsel together,
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1888
and walked unto the house of God in company; This troubled him;and walked unto the house of God in company; This troubled him;
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1889
and see how he multiplied his sorrowes, when hee looked upon the instrument, till he looked upon God,
and see how he multiplied his sorrows, when he looked upon the Instrument, till he looked upon God,
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1890
and then I was dumbe, I opened not my mouth, because thou didst it.
and then I was dumb, I opened not my Mouth, Because thou didst it.
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1891
There is no quiet in the heart, when a man lookes upon man, till hee lookes upon God that ordereth all things by his wisedome and counsell.
There is no quiet in the heart, when a man looks upon man, till he looks upon God that Ordereth all things by his Wisdom and counsel.
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1892
Lastly, men aggravate their sorrowes, and increase their impatience, by another course they take, that is,
Lastly, men aggravate their sorrows, and increase their impatience, by Another course they take, that is,
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1893
when they looke on their sorrows and afflictions onely, and not upon the benefit of affliction:
when they look on their sorrows and afflictions only, and not upon the benefit of affliction:
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1894
they looke only upon that that flesh would avoyde, but not that which if they were spirituall and wise they would desire.
they look only upon that that Flesh would avoid, but not that which if they were spiritual and wise they would desire.
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1895
No affliction (saith the Apostle) is joyous for the time, that is, to flesh and nature, but grievous, neverthelesse, afterward it yeeldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousnesse to them which are exercised thereby. No affliction (Says the Apostle) is joyous for the time, that is, to Flesh and nature, but grievous, nevertheless, afterwards it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to them which Are exercised thereby.
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1896
Now men looke upon that only which is grievous in affliction, upon the smart of it,
Now men look upon that only which is grievous in affliction, upon the smart of it,
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1897
but not upon the profit of Affliction, the quiet fruit of righteousnesse that commeth by it.
but not upon the profit of Affliction, the quiet fruit of righteousness that comes by it.
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1898
As a man when he hath a Corroding plaister put to a sore, he cryeth and complaineth of the smart it putteth him to,
As a man when he hath a Corroding plaster put to a soar, he Cries and Complaineth of the smart it putteth him to,
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1899
but takes no notice of the healing that commeth by it, and the cure that followeth.
but Takes no notice of the healing that comes by it, and the cure that follows.
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1900
Thus it is with men, they complaine of God, as if he envied them the comfort of their lives,
Thus it is with men, they complain of God, as if he envied them the Comfort of their lives,
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1901
as if he intended to robbe them of all conveniencies, and to make them utterly miserable, to begin a Hell with them on earth,
as if he intended to rob them of all Conveniences, and to make them utterly miserable, to begin a Hell with them on earth,
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1902
when they never looke how God by this meanes fitteth them for heaven, by this meanes purging out corruption, and strengthening grace in them:
when they never look how God by this means fits them for heaven, by this means purging out corruption, and strengthening grace in them:
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1903
Wee are afflicted of the Lord, that we may not be condemned of the world; Men looke upon the affliction, not upon their freedome from condemnation. So much for that. we Are afflicted of the Lord, that we may not be condemned of the world; Men look upon the affliction, not upon their freedom from condemnation. So much for that.
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1904
I come now to a second use.
I come now to a second use.
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1905
You see here the way whereby men aggravate afflictions, and get causes of impatience in themselves,
You see Here the Way whereby men aggravate afflictions, and get Causes of impatience in themselves,
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1906
and if we seriously consider it, wee shall find one of these, the ordinary causes of all distempers,
and if we seriously Consider it, we shall find one of these, the ordinary Causes of all distempers,
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1907
and impatience in losses, in sicknesses, in distresse of mind, in crosses upon a mans name,
and impatience in losses, in Sicknesses, in distress of mind, in Crosses upon a men name,
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1908
or whatsoever befalleth him amisse in the world, that which makes him flie out, that which makes him, that he cannot submit unto God, it is some of these particulars here spoken of.
or whatsoever befalls him amiss in the world, that which makes him fly out, that which makes him, that he cannot submit unto God, it is Some of these particulars Here spoken of.
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1909
Let it therefore in the second place, stirre us up every one in the presence of God to set our selves upon this taske of Christianitie, to labour for Patience, that we may be perfect Christians,
Let it Therefore in the second place, stir us up every one in the presence of God to Set our selves upon this task of Christianity, to labour for Patience, that we may be perfect Christians,
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1910
and to be perfect in Patience, Let Patience have her perfect worke. But all the question is, how a man may get it.
and to be perfect in Patience, Let Patience have her perfect work. But all the question is, how a man may get it.
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1911
As there are two sorts of afflictions in a mans life, so Patience hath two offices. One affliction is, those present evils that a man undergoeth and suffereth, here Patience is to support him in those present miseries and calamities.
As there Are two sorts of afflictions in a men life, so Patience hath two Offices. One affliction is, those present evils that a man undergoeth and suffers, Here Patience is to support him in those present misery's and calamities.
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1912
Another sort of tryall is, when the good that a man expects is delayed, and is not presently granted,
another sort of trial is, when the good that a man expects is delayed, and is not presently granted,
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1913
and here patience is necessarie in this case also. I will shew yee how a man may set patience a worke in both these, and so conclude.
and Here patience is necessary in this case also. I will show ye how a man may Set patience a work in both these, and so conclude.
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1914
First, for the present calamities of a mans life, (For crosses of any kind, in name, state, friends,
First, for the present calamities of a men life, (For Crosses of any kind, in name, state, Friends,
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1915
or familie, or in whatsoever a man hath, or goeth about they may all be reduced to this one head) when a man commeth from a state of health to a state of sicknesse;
or family, or in whatsoever a man hath, or Goes about they may all be reduced to this one head) when a man comes from a state of health to a state of sickness;
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1916
from a state of comfort to a state of sorrow;
from a state of Comfort to a state of sorrow;
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1917
from acquaintance, and societie, to be as a Pelican in the wildernesse (as David speakes) destitute of all friends and helpes;
from acquaintance, and society, to be as a Pelican in the Wilderness (as David speaks) destitute of all Friends and helps;
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1918
from inward rejoycing in his heart, in the assurance of Gods love, to spirituall disertions, wherein he seemeth to be as in a cloude, under the frownes of God.
from inward rejoicing in his heart, in the assurance of God's love, to spiritual Desertions, wherein he seems to be as in a cloud, under the frowns of God.
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1919
When a man is in this case, how shall he exercise patience? how shall he come to it?
When a man is in this case, how shall he exercise patience? how shall he come to it?
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1920
Briefly, the way for a man to get patience in such cases as these is this.
Briefly, the Way for a man to get patience in such cases as these is this.
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1921
First to consider, that there is no change in my life, there is no condition whatsoever that I am cast into, First to Consider, that there is no change in my life, there is no condition whatsoever that I am cast into,
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1922
but it is ordered by God.
but it is ordered by God.
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1923
Set thy soule aworke now, to give God his glory in that change of thy life.
Set thy soul awork now, to give God his glory in that change of thy life.
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1924
First give God the glory of his absolute Soveraignty and Dominion. Secondly, give him the glory of his wisdome.
First give God the glory of his absolute Sovereignty and Dominion. Secondly, give him the glory of his Wisdom.
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1925
Thirdly, give him the glory of his mercy in those changes of thy life that seeme most grievous to thee.
Thirdly, give him the glory of his mercy in those changes of thy life that seem most grievous to thee.
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1926
First, I say, give him the glory of his absolute soveraignty. Acknowledge him an absolute in-dependant Lord, that doth what he will among the creatures.
First, I say, give him the glory of his absolute sovereignty. Acknowledge him an absolute independent Lord, that does what he will among the creatures.
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1927
His will is the rule of all his actions upon the creatures here below, and uncontrould, unquestionable.
His will is the Rule of all his actions upon the creatures Here below, and uncontrolled, unquestionable.
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1928
It is high arrogancy, and presumption, and pride of spirit, for the creature to contest with his Creator, concerning his actions on earth. Let every man reason thus;
It is high arrogance, and presumption, and pride of Spirit, for the creature to contest with his Creator, Concerning his actions on earth. Let every man reason thus;
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1929
I must give God the glory of his Soveraignty, and acknowledge that he hath power and right, to rule all the families of the earth; and why not mine as well as another? Why not my person as well as anothers? Why not to order all the changes of my life,
I must give God the glory of his Sovereignty, and acknowledge that he hath power and right, to Rule all the families of the earth; and why not mine as well as Another? Why not my person as well as another's? Why not to order all the changes of my life,
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1930
as well as another mans? That which Benhadad spake proudly to Ahab, thy silver, and thy gold, thy wives and thy children, and thy house, and thy Citie are mine;
as well as Another men? That which Benhadad spoke proudly to Ahab, thy silver, and thy gold, thy wives and thy children, and thy house, and thy city Are mine;
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1931
That may God speake truely, and by right;
That may God speak truly, and by right;
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1932
All that thou hast, and all that thou art, is mine, therefore give him that glory that Iob did in the change of his life;
All that thou hast, and all that thou art, is mine, Therefore give him that glory that Job did in the change of his life;
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1933
The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken away, blessed bee the name of the Lord. The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord.
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1934
The Lord that gave hath right to take what he will.
The Lord that gave hath right to take what he will.
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1935
There is nothing that will keepe the creature in his due place, but the consideration of Gods absolute soveraigntie.
There is nothing that will keep the creature in his due place, but the consideration of God's absolute sovereignty.
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1936
This consideration was that that meekned the spirit of Eli, when that heavy message was brought to him, that there should come such miserie upon his house that whosoever heard it, both his eares should tingle, well, saith he, It is the Lord, let him doe what seemeth him good:
This consideration was that that meekened the Spirit of Eli, when that heavy message was brought to him, that there should come such misery upon his house that whosoever herd it, both his ears should tingle, well, Says he, It is the Lord, let him do what seems him good:
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1937
It is the Lord, and it becommeth not servants to stand and contend with their Lord.
It is the Lord, and it becomes not Servants to stand and contend with their Lord.
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It is an affliction to a man, to be kept and delayed in the expectation of that good he hath not:
It is an affliction to a man, to be kept and delayed in the expectation of that good he hath not:
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So David, when the Priests offered him their service to goe along with him to the field from Absolom; If (saith he) I shall find favour in the eyes of the Lord, he will bring me back to Ierusalem,
So David, when the Priests offered him their service to go along with him to the field from Absalom; If (Says he) I shall find favour in the eyes of the Lord, he will bring me back to Ierusalem,
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and his tabernacle, but if he thus say, I have no delight in thee, behold here am I, let him doe to mee as seemeth good unto him. and his tabernacle, but if he thus say, I have no delight in thee, behold Here am I, let him do to me as seems good unto him.
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1940
Here was that that humbled the spirit of David, when he considered that he was under the hands of an absolute Lord, let the Lord do with me what seemeth him good.
Here was that that humbled the Spirit of David, when he considered that he was under the hands of an absolute Lord, let the Lord do with me what seems him good.
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Secondly, as thou must give him the glory of his soveraignty, so of his wisedome. Know that God ordereth all his wayes with wisedome and counsell;
Secondly, as thou must give him the glory of his sovereignty, so of his Wisdom. Know that God Ordereth all his ways with Wisdom and counsel;
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he knoweth what is good for his children.
he Knoweth what is good for his children.
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Yee are content when yee are sicke, that the Phisitian should diet yee, because yee account him wise,
Ye Are content when ye Are sick, that the physician should diet ye, Because ye account him wise,
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1944
and one that hath skill in that course.
and one that hath skill in that course.
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1945
If God diet thee for the purging out of some corruption, and for the curing of some spirituall disease in thy soule, submit to God in this case, be willing to resigne thy selfe up to be ordered by him.
If God diet thee for the purging out of Some corruption, and for the curing of Some spiritual disease in thy soul, submit to God in this case, be willing to resign thy self up to be ordered by him.
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1946
A man that hath a Gangreene, or such a dangerous disease in his body, submitteth to the Surgeon in his course,
A man that hath a Gangrene, or such a dangerous disease in his body, submitteth to the Surgeon in his course,
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1947
though it be to the cutting and sawing off of a limbe, though it bee never so painfull,
though it be to the cutting and sawing off of a limb, though it be never so painful,
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1948
and the losse be never so great, yet hee is (for the saving of his life) willing to have that taken away.
and the loss be never so great, yet he is (for the Saving of his life) willing to have that taken away.
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1949
God is a wise God, that knoweth what estate is best for thee;
God is a wise God, that Knoweth what estate is best for thee;
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1950
not onely when tryals are better then comforts, but what one kind of tryall is better then another:
not only when trials Are better then comforts, but what one kind of trial is better then Another:
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1951
it may be it is better to exercise one with povertie, another with disgrace, another with spirituall trouble, another with restraint of libertie, which particular tryall is necessary to cure that disease,
it may be it is better to exercise one with poverty, Another with disgrace, Another with spiritual trouble, Another with restraint of liberty, which particular trial is necessary to cure that disease,
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1952
and which this, that is in my soule:
and which this, that is in my soul:
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1953
the heavenly Phisitian will bring that upon thee as a spirituall prescription, and a heavenly course that he takes in infinite wisdome to cure thee.
the heavenly physician will bring that upon thee as a spiritual prescription, and a heavenly course that he Takes in infinite Wisdom to cure thee.
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1954
Lastly, give him in all this the glory of his mercie.
Lastly, give him in all this the glory of his mercy.
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1955
What hast thou lost, but thou maiest have lost a great deale more? What dost thou suffer,
What hast thou lost, but thou Mayest have lost a great deal more? What dost thou suffer,
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1956
but thou maiest have suffered a great deale more? As Alcibiades when he was told that one had stolne halfe his plate, I have cause (saith he) rather to bee thankefull that hee tooke no more,
but thou Mayest have suffered a great deal more? As Alcibiades when he was told that one had stolen half his plate, I have cause (Says he) rather to be thankful that he took no more,
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1957
then to be troubled that he tooke so much; I am sure it is true of God in this case:then to be troubled that he took so much; I am sure it is true of God in this case:
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1958
what hath God tooke from thee? some part of thy estate, some friend, some comfort of thy life, some one or other particular comfort:
what hath God took from thee? Some part of thy estate, Some friend, Some Comfort of thy life, Some one or other particular Comfort:
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1959
could he not have done more? Hee afflicteth thee in thy body, hee might have afflicted thee in thy soule,
could he not have done more? He afflicts thee in thy body, he might have afflicted thee in thy soul,
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1960
and a wounded spirit who can beare? Hee hath afflicted thee in some one member of thy body, he could have cast body and soule into Hell.
and a wounded Spirit who can bear? He hath afflicted thee in Some one member of thy body, he could have cast body and soul into Hell.
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1961
There is not a tryall upon thee, but God could have made it heavier:
There is not a trial upon thee, but God could have made it Heavier:
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1962
let that make thee therefore to submit with a more meeke heart, and willing spirit to God, as a mercifull God:
let that make thee Therefore to submit with a more meek heart, and willing Spirit to God, as a merciful God:
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1963
as the Church in the Lamentations; It is the Lords mercy that wee are not consumed:
as the Church in the Lamentations; It is the lords mercy that we Are not consumed:
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1964
the Church was in great affliction, when the Babilonians came upon them, and they were driven from the house of God,
the Church was in great affliction, when the Babylonians Come upon them, and they were driven from the house of God,
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1965
and their owne houses, but yet it was Gods mercy that they were not consumed.
and their own houses, but yet it was God's mercy that they were not consumed.
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1966
So the Prophet Ieremy telleth Baruch in the captivity, Seekest thou great things for thy selfe? thou shalt have thy life for a prey:
So the Prophet Ieremy Telleth baruch in the captivity, Seekest thou great things for thy self? thou shalt have thy life for a prey:
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1967
Baruch was wondrously disquieted, he complained that the Lord had added griefe to his sorrow; baruch was wondrously disquieted, he complained that the Lord had added grief to his sorrow;
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1968
What griefe was that? that Hee must goe to Egypt, and after to Babylon; Well saith the Prophet, thy case is not so heavy,
What grief was that? that He must go to Egypt, and After to Babylon; Well Says the Prophet, thy case is not so heavy,
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1969
as thou seemest to make it, thou shalt have thy life for a prey, in all places wheresoever thou goest.
as thou seemest to make it, thou shalt have thy life for a prey, in all places wheresoever thou goest.
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1970
God might have taken away life and all, but thy life thou shalt have for a prey;
God might have taken away life and all, but thy life thou shalt have for a prey;
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1971
Therefore be content with so much.
Therefore be content with so much.
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1972
So I say to thee, when great afflictions come upon thee, they might have beene greater,
So I say to thee, when great afflictions come upon thee, they might have been greater,
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1973
therefore consider that, that thou maiest give God the glory of his mercy. And so much for the first direction;
Therefore Consider that, that thou Mayest give God the glory of his mercy. And so much for the First direction;
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1974
that is, to acknowledge God in all the changes of life that befalleth thee.
that is, to acknowledge God in all the changes of life that befalls thee.
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1975
Secondly, looke to sinne, as that deserving cause that draweth on all the afflictions of this life.
Secondly, look to sin, as that deserving cause that draws on all the afflictions of this life.
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1976
Consider, thou hast fallen by thy sinne into Gods displeasure, therefore whatsoever affliction befalleth thee, thy sinne hath deserved that at the hands of God.
Consider, thou hast fallen by thy sin into God's displeasure, Therefore whatsoever affliction befalls thee, thy sin hath deserved that At the hands of God.
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1977
The Lord now dealeth with thee as a just God;
The Lord now deals with thee as a just God;
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1978
though not in the extremity of rigour, yet neverthelesse there is a righteous proceeding in it, as the Church confesseth;
though not in the extremity of rigour, yet nevertheless there is a righteous proceeding in it, as the Church Confesses;
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1979
Righteousnesse belongeth to thee, O Lord, though they were in great affliction, yet God was righteous in it. Righteousness belongeth to thee, Oh Lord, though they were in great affliction, yet God was righteous in it.
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1980
It is profitable to consider this, nay, and not only that thou sufferest righteously, (as the Theefe on the Crosse said, Wee suffer according to our deserts) but thou sufferest not so much as thy sinnes deserve;
It is profitable to Consider this, nay, and not only that thou sufferest righteously, (as the Thief on the Cross said, we suffer according to our deserts) but thou sufferest not so much as thy Sins deserve;
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1981
thy sinnes deserve greater things at the hands of God, then yet he hath infflicted on thee.
thy Sins deserve greater things At the hands of God, then yet he hath inflicted on thee.
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1982
Wee see, that a commutation, and change of punishment, a lesse for a greater, hath the place of a mercy upon a malefactor that deserveth greater,
we see, that a commutation, and change of punishment, a less for a greater, hath the place of a mercy upon a Malefactor that deserveth greater,
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1983
when he deserveth to be executed and to die, he is not only content to be burnt in the hand,
when he deserveth to be executed and to die, he is not only content to be burned in the hand,
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1984
but he confesseth it to be a mercy of the Prince.
but he Confesses it to be a mercy of the Prince.
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1985
So it is with us, whatsoever affliction God hath layed on thee, thou maist conclude, I have deserved greater.
So it is with us, whatsoever affliction God hath laid on thee, thou Mayest conclude, I have deserved greater.
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1986
Therefore, saith the Church, Why is the living man sorrowfull? Man suffereth for his sinne, let us search and trie our wayes,
Therefore, Says the Church, Why is the living man sorrowful? Man suffers for his sin, let us search and try our ways,
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1987
and turne againe to the Lord. and turn again to the Lord.
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1988
So let this be the maine businesse of thy life in this case, rather bethinke thy selfe how to get the favour of God,
So let this be the main business of thy life in this case, rather bethink thy self how to get the favour of God,
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1989
then to be eased of such a trouble. Let a man looke to sin in all this.
then to be eased of such a trouble. Let a man look to sin in all this.
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1990
Lastly, consider the gracious and comfortable fruit of Affliction that is born with patience: For first patience lesseneth the judgement, impatience increaseth it on a man.
Lastly, Consider the gracious and comfortable fruit of Affliction that is born with patience: For First patience lessens the judgement, impatience increases it on a man.
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1991
The strugling child hath more stripes;
The struggling child hath more stripes;
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1992
A man in a Fever, the more he strugleth and striveth, the more he increaseth his paine.
A man in a Fever, the more he struggleth and striveth, the more he increases his pain.
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1993
The more patiently a man yeeldeth himselfe to the hands of God, the more (by the mercy of God) he findeth ease, and mittigation of the affliction.
The more patiently a man yields himself to the hands of God, the more (by the mercy of God) he finds ease, and mitigation of the affliction.
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1994
And this God promiseth, Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I will deliver thee in the time of trouble.
And this God promises, Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I will deliver thee in the time of trouble.
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1995
God will take off the affliction, when once he hath perfected Patience by affliction:
God will take off the affliction, when once he hath perfected Patience by affliction:
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1996
for you must know this, that all that God aymeth at in all afflictions that hee layeth on men, is to perfect patience in them:
for you must know this, that all that God aimeth At in all afflictions that he Layeth on men, is to perfect patience in them:
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1997
therefore the issue will be good.
Therefore the issue will be good.
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1998
There will for the present be more ease to the heart, and afterward a gracious issue and deliverance from trouble,
There will for the present be more ease to the heart, and afterwards a gracious issue and deliverance from trouble,
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1999
when thou art exercised by patience.
when thou art exercised by patience.
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2000
Secondly, there are otherafflictions of our life, and that is not onely in those cases wherein some positive evell,
Secondly, there Are otherafflictions of our life, and that is not only in those cases wherein Some positive evil,
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2001
as wee account it naturally, some affliction grievous to nature and sense are upon a man:
as we account it naturally, Some affliction grievous to nature and sense Are upon a man:
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There are many men that have sent many a prayer to God, yet the thing they aske is not granted to this day:
There Are many men that have sent many a prayer to God, yet the thing they ask is not granted to this day:
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2006
Many a man hath waited long, and sought the Lord, yet he hath not that his soule desireth.
Many a man hath waited long, and sought the Lord, yet he hath not that his soul Desires.
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2007
How shall a man come to exercise Patience in such a case as this? In such a case when God delayeth, know first that Gods delayes are not denyals:
How shall a man come to exercise Patience in such a case as this? In such a case when God delayeth, know First that God's delays Are not denials:
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2008
though God delay the thing, hee may and wil in time certainly grant it, yea though he delay it a great while:
though God Delay the thing, he may and will in time Certainly grant it, yea though he Delay it a great while:
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2009
As we see in other servants of God, we may see it in David, in Iob, in Paul, in the Canaanitish woman, and in others;
As we see in other Servants of God, we may see it in David, in Job, in Paul, in the Canaanitish woman, and in Others;
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2010
The Vision is for an appointed time (saith Habakkuk) waite for it, it will come, The Vision is for an appointed time (Says Habakkuk) wait for it, it will come,
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2011
and it will not tarrie, it will not lie. and it will not tarry, it will not lie.
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2012
God will bee knowne a God of truth, what he hath promised he will performe in due time:
God will be known a God of truth, what he hath promised he will perform in due time:
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only what doth he expect of thee? to waite for the present. Now this is an act of faith;
only what does he expect of thee? to wait for the present. Now this is an act of faith;
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Hee that beleeveth will not make hast. Glorifie God by beleeving, put to thy seale that hee is true: He that Believeth will not make haste. glorify God by believing, put to thy seal that he is true:
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2015
Whatsoever God hath promised in the Word, and thou hast a warrant to beleeve, waite for it.
Whatsoever God hath promised in the Word, and thou hast a warrant to believe, wait for it.
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2016
Secondly, Gods delayes are not onely not denyals, but improvements of Gods favour; God increaseth and commendeth the excellencies of his mercies by delayes, hee recompenceth our expectation,
Secondly, God's delays Are not only not denials, but improvements of God's favour; God increases and commends the excellencies of his Mercies by delays, he recompenseth our expectation,
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2017
and waiting for them with putting in greater sweetnesse into those favours when they come:
and waiting for them with putting in greater sweetness into those favours when they come:
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I say, God increaseth the comfort answerable to the delay, as in the 61. Isa. 7. God to comfort the distressed Church in the time of calamitie, for their affliction (saith he) they shall have double; Double what? Double comforts for their tryals;
I say, God increases the Comfort answerable to the Delay, as in the 61. Isaiah 7. God to Comfort the distressed Church in the time of calamity, for their affliction (Says he) they shall have double; Double what? Double comforts for their trials;
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Our light afflictions (saith the Apostle) that are but for a moment, cause us a farre more excellent and surpassing weight of glory. A weight of glory for light Afflictions, Our Light afflictions (Says the Apostle) that Are but for a moment, cause us a Far more excellent and surpassing weight of glory. A weight of glory for Light Afflictions,
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an eternall weight of glory for momentany afflictions. Here is the issue; As our afflictions have abounded, so our consolations abound much more.
an Eternal weight of glory for momentany afflictions. Here is the issue; As our afflictions have abounded, so our consolations abound much more.
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This is the course of God. Thirdly, know that Gods delayes are never long: at the longest they are but for a short time: This is the course of God. Thirdly, know that God's delays Are never long: At the longest they Are but for a short time:
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what if he delay a yeare? what if twenty, thirty, fourty yeares? what if the life of a man? this is no great delay.
what if he Delay a year? what if twenty, thirty, fourty Years? what if the life of a man? this is no great Delay.
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Compare this time of thy waiting for mercie, with the time to come of thy enjoying of mercie.
Compare this time of thy waiting for mercy, with the time to come of thy enjoying of mercy.
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A small time of waiting on earth, to an eternitie of recompence in heaven. Compare eternitie with the time of thy suffering.
A small time of waiting on earth, to an eternity of recompense in heaven. Compare eternity with the time of thy suffering.
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Alas how little, what a small or no agreement is betweene them? A moment to eternitie.
Alas how little, what a small or no agreement is between them? A moment to eternity.
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If the life of a man should extend to a hundred yeares, to a thousand yeares (to which age never man yet lived) yet that is but a point, a moment, to eternitie.
If the life of a man should extend to a hundred Years, to a thousand Years (to which age never man yet lived) yet that is but a point, a moment, to eternity.
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A thousand yeares past and to come, they are but as yester-day to God, Take the eternity past, in God himselfe that is without all beginning,
A thousand Years past and to come, they Are but as yesterday to God, Take the eternity past, in God himself that is without all beginning,
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and the eternitie to come, that shall be without all end, and put the life of man in the middest of these two,
and the eternity to come, that shall be without all end, and put the life of man in the midst of these two,
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and we will conclude, it is as a point in the middest of a circumference, it is but a moment;
and we will conclude, it is as a point in the midst of a circumference, it is but a moment;
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nay, not so much as a moment of time. Stretch out the dutie of Patience then;
nay, not so much as a moment of time. Stretch out the duty of Patience then;
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hast thou waited a weeke? waite a moneth, a yeare, seven yeares, seventie yeares, nay seventie Ages, all the ages of the world if it were possible;
hast thou waited a Week? wait a Monn, a year, seven Years, seventie Years, nay seventie Ages, all the ages of the world if it were possible;
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All these are but a moment to eternitie.
All these Are but a moment to eternity.
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And where is there a man that hath waited so long, but God, that his servants may not faint in their expectation, either supports them with other comforts,
And where is there a man that hath waited so long, but God, that his Servants may not faint in their expectation, either supports them with other comforts,
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lest they should faint in their desire, or else giveth them that which they desire before their hearts faint.
lest they should faint in their desire, or Else gives them that which they desire before their hearts faint.
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Know therefore, that it is no such great matter for a man to waite upon God, it is but a short time:
Know Therefore, that it is no such great matter for a man to wait upon God, it is but a short time:
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and resolve in the time of thy waiting upon this, that when thou art fittest for mercie, it shall come,
and resolve in the time of thy waiting upon this, that when thou art Fittest for mercy, it shall come,
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and when it commeth, it shall come with an abundant waight and sweetnesse, such as shall countervaile all thy expectation and waiting.
and when it comes, it shall come with an abundant weight and sweetness, such as shall countervail all thy expectation and waiting.
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Thus I have told you how men should exercise patience by exercising their faith: and how they should strengthen patience by hope:
Thus I have told you how men should exercise patience by exercising their faith: and how they should strengthen patience by hope:
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and how they should perfect patience by selfe-denyall.
and how they should perfect patience by self-denial.
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The reason why I tooke this Text for the present occasion is, that there might be a concurrence betweene the rule and the example.
The reason why I took this Text for the present occasion is, that there might be a concurrence between the Rule and the Exampl.
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Here is the rule, Let patience have her perfect worke, that you may be perfect, and intire wanting nothing.
Here is the Rule, Let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect, and entire wanting nothing.
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One reason among others was this, because wee know not what changes and tryalls, God hath reserved any of us to,
One reason among Others was this, Because we know not what changes and trials, God hath reserved any of us to,
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therefore we had need of Patience. Our Sister here is the example;
Therefore we had need of Patience. Our Sister Here is the Exampl;
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a patterne to others of those tryals of life, wherto a Christian may be exposed even to extremitie.
a pattern to Others of those trials of life, whereto a Christian may be exposed even to extremity.
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Howsoever it pleased God to give many other mercies to her, yet neverthelesse she had a continual exercise of patience, in extream anguish of body, in a vexing tormenting paine, that a long time,
Howsoever it pleased God to give many other Mercies to her, yet nevertheless she had a continual exercise of patience, in extreme anguish of body, in a vexing tormenting pain, that a long time,
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for many yeares together held her under such extremitie of torture, that a man on the racke,
for many Years together held her under such extremity of torture, that a man on the rack,
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or in any other extremity, could hardly have greater torments then she sometime felt, in the time of that extremity upon her.
or in any other extremity, could hardly have greater torments then she sometime felt, in the time of that extremity upon her.
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God laid this affliction upon her to perfect her Patience, and that she might be a patterne of Patience to you, that you might studie and pray for Patience, and endevour after it, that when afflictions fall upon any of you, you may not be found wanting,
God laid this affliction upon her to perfect her Patience, and that she might be a pattern of Patience to you, that you might study and pray for Patience, and endeavour After it, that when afflictions fallen upon any of you, you may not be found wanting,
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and destitute of Patience. So much for this time. FINIS.
and destitute of Patience. So much for this time. FINIS.
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A RESTRAINT OF EXORBITANT PASSION; OR, GROVNDS AGAINST VNSEASONABLE MOVRNING. SERMON V. 2 SAM. 12. 22, 23.
A RESTRAINT OF EXORBITANT PASSION; OR, GROUNDS AGAINST UNSEASONABLE MOURNING. SERMON V. 2 SAM. 12. 22, 23.
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And hee said, while the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept:
And he said, while the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept:
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for I said, who can tell, whether God will bee gracious to me, that the child may live? But now hee is dead,
for I said, who can tell, whither God will be gracious to me, that the child may live? But now he is dead,
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wherefore should I fast? can I bring him backe againe? I shall goe to him,
Wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him,
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but hee shall not returne to me.
but he shall not return to me.
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THese words containe Davids answer to a question that was put to him (in the verse going before the Text) by some of his servants.
THese words contain Davids answer to a question that was put to him (in the verse going before the Text) by Some of his Servants.
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The question was grounded upon their observation of his divers carriage, when the child was sicke,
The question was grounded upon their observation of his diverse carriage, when the child was sick,
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and when the child was dead.
and when the child was dead.
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When the child was sicke hee fasted, and wept, and lay upon the ground, and prayed;
When the child was sick he fasted, and wept, and lay upon the ground, and prayed;
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When the child was dead, he forbeareth, weeping, washeth himselfe, calleth for bread, &c. And now they aske him the reason,
When the child was dead, he forbeareth, weeping, washes himself, calls for bred, etc. And now they ask him the reason,
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for they thought rather that hee would have exprest a greater sorrow, then he had done before,
for they Thought rather that he would have expressed a greater sorrow, then he had done before,
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as it may bee discerned in the consultation among themselves:
as it may be discerned in the consultation among themselves:
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every man was loth to tell David of the great losse that was befallen him, that his child was dead.
every man was loath to tell David of the great loss that was befallen him, that his child was dead.
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When he heard of it, and altereth his carriage, and sheweth himselfe more chearefull, contrary to their expectation;
When he herd of it, and altereth his carriage, and shows himself more cheerful, contrary to their expectation;
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they plainly put the question to him, What should be the reason of this? The words I have read to yee, are an Answer to that question.
they plainly put the question to him, What should be the reason of this? The words I have read to ye, Are an Answer to that question.
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Hee telleth them the reason, both of his fasting, and weeping in the time of the sicknesse of the child,
He Telleth them the reason, both of his fasting, and weeping in the time of the sickness of the child,
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and of his calling for meat, and forbearing to weepe now at the death of the childe.
and of his calling for meat, and forbearing to weep now At the death of the child.
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The reason of his former carriage, he giveth in the 22 verse; While the childe was yet alive, I fasted and wept, for I said, who knoweth,
The reason of his former carriage, he gives in the 22 verse; While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept, for I said, who Knoweth,
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whether the Lord may bee gracious to mee, that the child may live? whither the Lord may be gracious to me, that the child may live?
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The reason of the alteration of his carriage, why he exprest himselfe in another manner, upon the death of the childe, hee giveth in the 23. verse.
The reason of the alteration of his carriage, why he expressed himself in Another manner, upon the death of the child, he gives in the 23. verse.
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But now, hee is dead, wherefore should I fast? I shall returne to him, hee shall not returne to me. But now, he is dead, Wherefore should I fast? I shall return to him, he shall not return to me.
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In the former part (the reason of his sad and mournfull carriage, during the time of the sicknesse of the child, then (saith he) I did fast.)
In the former part (the reason of his sad and mournful carriage, during the time of the sickness of the child, then (Says he) I did fast.)
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Yee have first the declaration of his action, and behaviour, and carriage at that time; While the childe was yet alive, I fasted and wept.
Ye have First the declaration of his actium, and behaviour, and carriage At that time; While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept.
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And the reason of this action and carriage, for I said, Who can tell whether the Lord will be gracious to mee that the child may live?
And the reason of this actium and carriage, for I said, Who can tell whither the Lord will be gracious to me that the child may live?
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I shall be briefe in speaking of this part only. First for his carriage, I fasted and wept. These are but externall actions:
I shall be brief in speaking of this part only. First for his carriage, I fasted and wept. These Are but external actions:
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fasting, of it selfe, is not a worship of God, but as it helpeth and furthereth another end,
fasting, of it self, is not a worship of God, but as it Helpeth and furthereth Another end,
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as it helpeth a man in prayer, as it furthereth, the worke of humiliation, and declareth that;
as it Helpeth a man in prayer, as it furthereth, the work of humiliation, and Declareth that;
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For neither if wee eate are wee the better, nor if wee eate not, are wee the worse, as the Apostle speakes;For neither if we eat Are we the better, nor if we eat not, Are we the Worse, as the Apostle speaks;
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And the kingdome of God consisteth not in meat and drinke. There is a fast inforced by necessitie, that which either is by sicknesse or want,And the Kingdom of God Consisteth not in meat and drink. There is a fast enforced by necessity, that which either is by sickness or want,
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and is meerely civill and outward, without any respect to God.
and is merely civil and outward, without any respect to God.
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And there is a fast too, which hath a pretence of respect to God, which is not acceptable,
And there is a fast too, which hath a pretence of respect to God, which is not acceptable,
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as that of the Pharisees, that rested only in the externall action.
as that of the Pharisees, that rested only in the external actium.
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There is a fast that is religious, and accepted of God, and that is that which is both a testimony of the inward humiliation of the soule,
There is a fast that is religious, and accepted of God, and that is that which is both a testimony of the inward humiliation of the soul,
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as also a helpe and furtherance of it. Such a fast was this that David speakes of here.
as also a help and furtherance of it. Such a fast was this that David speaks of Here.
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A Fast that did arise from a sense of his unworthinesse of the creature, and did expresse the sorrow of his heart for sinne;
A Fast that did arise from a sense of his unworthiness of the creature, and did express the sorrow of his heart for sin;
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A Fast which he did set upon only for this end, that he might be more free, and more fit for prayer.
A Fast which he did Set upon only for this end, that he might be more free, and more fit for prayer.
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And so likewise for the mourning, and weeping, he speakes of. It was not such a weeping as ariseth meerely from the temper of the body,
And so likewise for the mourning, and weeping, he speaks of. It was not such a weeping as arises merely from the temper of the body,
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as in some that are more apt for teares:
as in Some that Are more apt for tears:
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Nor a weeping that did arise from the distemper of the mind, such as those curst, froward, passionate, vexing, fretting teares, are;
Nor a weeping that did arise from the distemper of the mind, such as those cursed, froward, passionate, vexing, fretting tears, Are;
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such as the teares of Esau to his father, hee lift up his voyce and wept, hast thou not one blessing more? blesse mee,
such as the tears of Esau to his father, he lift up his voice and wept, hast thou not one blessing more? bless me,
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even me also, oh my father. even me also, o my father.
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But they were teares that did arise from a holy affection, from a gracious disposition of heart, from inward contrition and sorrow;
But they were tears that did arise from a holy affection, from a gracious disposition of heart, from inward contrition and sorrow;
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like the teares that Peter shed, when hee went out and wept bitterly. They were teares that discovered the inward vehemency of his spirit in prayer:
like the tears that Peter shed, when he went out and wept bitterly. They were tears that discovered the inward vehemency of his Spirit in prayer:
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like those teares of Iacob, when he wrestled with the Angell; the Prophet Hosea telleth how he wrestled, hee prayed and wept. Such teares were these;
like those tears of Iacob, when he wrestled with the Angel; the Prophet Hosea Telleth how he wrestled, he prayed and wept. Such tears were these;
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as did expresse the fervencie of his spirit in prayer, the earnestnesse of his desire, in putting up this request he had now to God:
as did express the fervency of his Spirit in prayer, the earnestness of his desire, in putting up this request he had now to God:
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like those of Hezekiah; I have heard thy prayer, and seene thy teares, saith God:
like those of Hezekiah; I have herd thy prayer, and seen thy tears, Says God:
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such teares as God putteth into his bottle: such teares as hee takes speciall notice of.
such tears as God putteth into his Bottle: such tears as he Takes special notice of.
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There are no teares that are shed for sinne, out of an inward sorrow of heart, that are shed in prayer, to expresse a holy desire, that proceed from an inward inflamed affection and fervency of spirit,
There Are no tears that Are shed for sin, out of an inward sorrow of heart, that Are shed in prayer, to express a holy desire, that proceed from an inward inflamed affection and fervency of Spirit,
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but they are very precious with God: as farre (I say) as they declare the inward truth of the heart,
but they Are very precious with God: as Far (I say) as they declare the inward truth of the heart,
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and the inward sense of our wants, and the weight of the petitions we put up to God. Such were these teares here:
and the inward sense of our Wants, and the weight of the petitions we put up to God. Such were these tears Here:
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I fasted and wept. I will not stand upon this. The reason of this action, why he fasted and wept.I fasted and wept. I will not stand upon this. The reason of this actium, why he fasted and wept.
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I did it for this end, for (saith he) I said, who knoweth whether the Lord will bee gracious to mee, that the childe may live? A man may wonder if he read the former part of the chapter, whence this perswasion and hope should come into the heart of David, that there should be a possibility of having the life of this child by his prayer,
I did it for this end, for (Says he) I said, who Knoweth whither the Lord will be gracious to me, that the child may live? A man may wonder if he read the former part of the chapter, whence this persuasion and hope should come into the heart of David, that there should be a possibility of having the life of this child by his prayer,
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whereas the Lord had said before by Nathan to him, that the child should die.
whereas the Lord had said before by Nathan to him, that the child should die.
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Nathan had told him in expresse tearmes that the child should die, yet he putteth up his prayer for it,Nathan had told him in express terms that the child should die, yet he putteth up his prayer for it,
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and said, Who knoweth whether the Lord will bee gracious to me, that the child may live.
and said, Who Knoweth whither the Lord will be gracious to me, that the child may live.
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We must know therefore that God sometime, even in those sentences that seeme absolute, implies, and intends a condition.
We must know Therefore that God sometime, even in those sentences that seem absolute, Implies, and intends a condition.
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David had respect to such a course as God ordinarily tooke:David had respect to such a course as God ordinarily took:
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hee knew well that God at other times had threatned things, yet neverthelesse upon the repentance,
he knew well that God At other times had threatened things, yet nevertheless upon the Repentance,
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and prayers, and teares, upon the humiliation, and contrition of the hearts of his servants, he hath beene pleased to alter the sentence, to suspend,
and Prayers, and tears, upon the humiliation, and contrition of the hearts of his Servants, he hath been pleased to altar the sentence, to suspend,
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nay (it may be) wholly to take away and change the Execution. Thus it hath beene;
nay (it may be) wholly to take away and change the Execution. Thus it hath been;
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It was so in the case of Hezekiah: The Lord sentas expresse a message by Isaiah the Prophet to Hezekiah, as he did by Nathan to David: Set thy house in order,
It was so in the case of Hezekiah: The Lord sentas express a message by Isaiah the Prophet to Hezekiah, as he did by Nathan to David: Set thy house in order,
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for thou shalt die and not live. for thou shalt die and not live.
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Yet neverthelesse Hezekiah turneth his face to the wall, hee wept, and laid open his request before the Lord:
Yet nevertheless Hezekiah turns his face to the wall, he wept, and laid open his request before the Lord:
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Remember now, oh Lord, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee, in truth, remember now, o Lord, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee, in truth,
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and with a perfect heart, &c. Yee see, the Lord presently sendeth the Prophet to tell him, that he had added fifteene yeares to his life: and with a perfect heart, etc. Ye see, the Lord presently sends the Prophet to tell him, that he had added fifteene Years to his life:
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and yet the message was carried in expresse words, and in as peremptory termes, as a man would have thought it had beene absolute, and no condition intended.
and yet the message was carried in express words, and in as peremptory terms, as a man would have Thought it had been absolute, and no condition intended.
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The like in the case of Niniveh. Ionah commeth to Niniveh, and began to enter the City, a dayes journey,
The like in the case of Nineveh. Jonah comes to Nineveh, and began to enter the city, a days journey,
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and hee cried, and said, Yet fortie dayes, and Nineveh shall be destroyed. Here was the time limited, the Judgement declared, and no condition exprest:and he cried, and said, Yet fortie days, and Nineveh shall be destroyed. Here was the time limited, the Judgement declared, and no condition expressed:
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yet the King of Nineveh humbleth himselfe, and the people, they fast and pray, and goe in sackcloth, &c. and the Lord was pleased to alter this sentence.
yet the King of Nineveh Humbleth himself, and the people, they fast and pray, and go in Sackcloth, etc. and the Lord was pleased to altar this sentence.
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But some will say, these Examples were after Davids time, What were these to him? upon what ground did hee take this course? had he any promise or example before time of any such thing as this, that did give him incouragement to fast and pray, in hope that though God had said the child should die, yet it should live?
But Some will say, these Examples were After Davids time, What were these to him? upon what ground did he take this course? had he any promise or Exampl before time of any such thing as this, that did give him encouragement to fast and pray, in hope that though God had said the child should die, yet it should live?
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Certainly David had examples before time of the like nature, when God had threatned judgements, and they did not know, whether the issue would prove or no as they desired, yet they sought God.
Certainly David had Examples before time of the like nature, when God had threatened Judgments, and they did not know, whither the issue would prove or not as they desired, yet they sought God.
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As in the case of Saul. When the Lord sent an expressemessage by Samuel, that the kingdome should be taken from him and given to another,
As in the case of Saul. When the Lord sent an expressemessage by Samuel, that the Kingdom should be taken from him and given to Another,
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because he had not dealt faithfully in the execution of Gods command concerning Amaleck, yet saith thetext, Samuel mourned for Saul still.
Because he had not dealt faithfully in the execution of God's command Concerning Amalek, yet Says thetext, Samuel mourned for Saul still.
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Insomuch as the Lord questioneth him;
Insomuch as the Lord questioneth him;
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How long wilt thou mourne for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from raigning over Israel: How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel:
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Yet Samuel continued in seeking God: as if hee should say, Who knoweth what the Lord will doe?
Yet Samuel continued in seeking God: as if he should say, Who Knoweth what the Lord will do?
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But more expresly David had examples before his time, not onely of seeking the Lord, but of a gracious successe, and answer that those had that sought him.
But more expressly David had Examples before his time, not only of seeking the Lord, but of a gracious success, and answer that those had that sought him.
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As in the case of the Israelites, when there was a discontent amongst the people,
As in the case of the Israelites, when there was a discontent among the people,
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because of the ill report that the Spies put upon the good land, the people began now to murmur against God:
Because of the ill report that the Spies put upon the good land, the people began now to murmur against God:
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Well (saith the Lord to Moses,) let me alone, and I will destroy this people at once. Well (Says the Lord to Moses,) let me alone, and I will destroy this people At once.
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Moses setteth himselfe to seeke the Lord, and prayeth, and presseth the Lord with many arguments,Moses sets himself to seek the Lord, and Prayeth, and Presseth the Lord with many Arguments,
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for his owne glory, for his peoples sake, for his Covenants sake, and many other wayes to spare them.
for his own glory, for his peoples sake, for his Covenants sake, and many other ways to spare them.
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What was the issue of it? He was heard, the Lord told him that hee had heard his prayer,
What was the issue of it? He was herd, the Lord told him that he had herd his prayer,
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and granted his request, though hee would fill the earth with his glory, and all the world should know what a jealous God he was, another way:
and granted his request, though he would fill the earth with his glory, and all the world should know what a jealous God he was, Another Way:
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yet in this particular hee had granted his request, they should not be cut off at this time.
yet in this particular he had granted his request, they should not be Cut off At this time.
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So that David had good experience, that though judgement hath beene threatned before, yet neverthelesse courses have beene taken that the sentence hath beene altered, without a change of Gods purpose at all.
So that David had good experience, that though judgement hath been threatened before, yet nevertheless courses have been taken that the sentence hath been altered, without a change of God's purpose At all.
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For God ever intended it to be understood with a condition, if they returned not to him he would goe on,
For God ever intended it to be understood with a condition, if they returned not to him he would go on,
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if they returned to him, he would not goe on.
if they returned to him, he would not go on.
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So the purpose of God remaineth unchangeable, yet the sentence according to the externall expression seemeth altered to us:
So the purpose of God remains unchangeable, yet the sentence according to the external expression seems altered to us:
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so the change is in us, and not in God. Hence let us note something (briefly) for our selves, and that is this;
so the change is in us, and not in God. Hence let us note something (briefly) for our selves, and that is this;
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First, how to understand all those threatnings in Scripture, that seeme peremptory and absolute, by this rule.
First, how to understand all those threatenings in Scripture, that seem peremptory and absolute, by this Rule.
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A judgement is threatned, against a nation, against a person, or family, &c. Yea, and it is absolutely threatned in divers places;
A judgement is threatened, against a Nation, against a person, or family, etc. Yea, and it is absolutely threatened in diverse places;
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because thou hast done such and such evils, therefore such and such things shall come upon thee.
Because thou hast done such and such evils, Therefore such and such things shall come upon thee.
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All such as these, are to be understood conditionally, though they seem to be expressed absolutely.
All such as these, Are to be understood conditionally, though they seem to be expressed absolutely.
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And the rule, God himselfe giveth.
And the Rule, God himself gives.
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At what instant I shall speake concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdome, to plucke up, At what instant I shall speak Concerning a Nation, and Concerning a Kingdom, to pluck up,
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God layes sharpe corrections on them, when he makes those children which they accounted as comforts,
God lays sharp corrections on them, when he makes those children which they accounted as comforts,
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and to pull downe, and to destroy it. If that nation against whom I have pronounced, turne from their evill, I will repent of the evill that I thought to doe unto them. and to pull down, and to destroy it. If that Nation against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will Repent of the evil that I Thought to do unto them.
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Whatsoever I threatned in my Word, if they turne to me by true repentance, I will turne all that evill from them, that I have threatned against them,
Whatsoever I threatened in my Word, if they turn to me by true Repentance, I will turn all that evil from them, that I have threatened against them,
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and would certainly have brought upon them, if they have not returned. I say, thus we are to understand all these:
and would Certainly have brought upon them, if they have not returned. I say, thus we Are to understand all these:
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and upon this ground we may build some further uses, that I will but touch. First, to take off those discouragements that lie upon the hearts of many;
and upon this ground we may built Some further uses, that I will but touch. First, to take off those discouragements that lie upon the hearts of many;
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When they find themselves guiltie of a sin against God, when they see, that, sinne threatned with severe punishment,
When they find themselves guilty of a since against God, when they see, that, sin threatened with severe punishment,
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and judgement in the word of God:
and judgement in the word of God:
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now they conclude their case to be desperate, it is in vaine to seeke further, to use the meanes, the Lord will proceed in judgement,
now they conclude their case to be desperate, it is in vain to seek further, to use the means, the Lord will proceed in judgement,
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and there is no stopping of him. This is an addition to a mans other sinnes to conclude thus.
and there is no stopping of him. This is an addition to a men other Sins to conclude thus.
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Marke how the Lord expresseth himselfe in the 33. Ezekiel. The people were much troubled about such things there, say they;
Mark how the Lord Expresses himself in the 33. Ezekielem. The people were much troubled about such things there, say they;
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Our transgressions, and our sinnes bee upon us, and wee pine away in them, how should wee then live? The Prophet had incouraged them notwithstanding their great sinnes to returne by true repentance, and they should not perish; Our transgressions, and our Sins be upon us, and we pine away in them, how should we then live? The Prophet had encouraged them notwithstanding their great Sins to return by true Repentance, and they should not perish;
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neverthelesse they are muttering, discouraged with feare, breaking their spirits, withdrawing themselves from God:
nevertheless they Are muttering, discouraged with Fear, breaking their spirits, withdrawing themselves from God:
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the judgements of God are begun upon us, the hand of wrath is gone out against us, wee are pining away in them, though we are not wasted yet,
the Judgments of God Are begun upon us, the hand of wrath is gone out against us, we Are pining away in them, though we Are not wasted yet,
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yet we are like a man in a consumption, that wasteth by degrees, how shall we live? certainly wee shall die.
yet we Are like a man in a consumption, that wastes by Degrees, how shall we live? Certainly we shall die.
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Saith the Lord, say not thus among your selves, but know if yee turne, yee shall live;
Says the Lord, say not thus among your selves, but know if ye turn, ye shall live;
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As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, As I live, Says the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked,
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but that the wicked turne from his way and live:
but that the wicked turn from his Way and live:
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turne yee, turne yee from your evill wayes, for why will yee die, oh house of Israel? turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways, for why will ye die, o house of Israel?
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Beware of discouragements therefore, it is Sathans devise, that when once he hath drawne men from God by a path of sinne to hold them under discouragements, that so hee may ever after keepe them from turning to God againe.
Beware of discouragements Therefore, it is Satan's devise, that when once he hath drawn men from God by a path of sin to hold them under discouragements, that so he may ever After keep them from turning to God again.
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This was Davids expression of God, As a father hath compassion of his children, so hath the Lord on those that feare him.
This was Davids expression of God, As a father hath compassion of his children, so hath the Lord on those that Fear him.
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It was his devise whereby he would have kept Adam from turning to God, after he had committed that great sinne in eating of the forbidden tree;
It was his devise whereby he would have kept Adam from turning to God, After he had committed that great sin in eating of the forbidden tree;
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Hee thought of nothing but hiding himselfe from God, and so he did hide himselfe amongst the bushes of the Garden:
He Thought of nothing but hiding himself from God, and so he did hide himself among the Bushes of the Garden:
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I heard thy voyce, and was afraid, and I hid my selfe: I herd thy voice, and was afraid, and I hid my self:
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Marke, here was a feare of discouragement in Adam, that whereas he should have come and fell downe before the Lord,
Mark, Here was a Fear of discouragement in Adam, that whereas he should have come and fell down before the Lord,
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and have begged mercy, and said as David here, Who knoweth whether the Lord will bee gracious to mee? He ranne cleane away from God.
and have begged mercy, and said as David Here, Who Knoweth whither the Lord will be gracious to me? He ran clean away from God.
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There is a feare of reverence that keepeth a man with God, and there is a feare, that draweth a man to God:
There is a Fear of Reverence that Keepeth a man with God, and there is a Fear, that draws a man to God:
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but this feare of discouragement driveth a man from God:
but this Fear of discouragement drives a man from God:
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and that is the temptation of Sathan, to keepe a man from God, when once he hath turned aside from him.
and that is the temptation of Sathan, to keep a man from God, when once he hath turned aside from him.
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Therefore (that is the first thing) take heed of such inward discouragements as may drive you quite off. Secondly;
Therefore (that is the First thing) take heed of such inward discouragements as may drive you quite off. Secondly;
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Take incouragement then to seeke the face of God in his owne meanes and way.
Take encouragement then to seek the face of God in his own means and Way.
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He hath threatned judgements against others for the same sinnes that yee find your selves guiltie of,
He hath threatened Judgments against Others for the same Sins that ye find your selves guilty of,
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when they have returned to him, they have found mercie.
when they have returned to him, they have found mercy.
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Returne yee to him in truth, and seeke his face aright, and yee shall find the same mercie.
Return ye to him in truth, and seek his face aright, and ye shall find the same mercy.
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In the prophesie of Ioel, yee shall see there, that though God had threatned judgements;
In the prophesy of Joel, ye shall see there, that though God had threatened Judgments;
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nay, though he had begun judgement (for that was the case of those times, judgement was begun upon them) yet neverthelesse the Prophet calleth them to fasting and weeping,
nay, though he had begun judgement (for that was the case of those times, judgement was begun upon them) yet nevertheless the Prophet calls them to fasting and weeping,
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and telleth them, that the Lord is gracious and mercifull, and ready to forgive;
and Telleth them, that the Lord is gracious and merciful, and ready to forgive;
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and who knoweth if he will returne, and repent, and leave ablessing behind him? Therefore let us doe our parts,and who Knoweth if he will return, and Repent, and leave ablessing behind him? Therefore let us do our parts,
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and seeke God in truth, amend our lives, and then no question of this, but that God will returne.
and seek God in truth, amend our lives, and then no question of this, but that God will return.
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It is an old device of Sathan, to draw men, in stead of Gods revealed will, to looke to Gods secret will:
It is an old device of Sathan, to draw men, in stead of God's revealed will, to look to God's secret will:
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whether I be absolutely rejected or cast off or not. But this is not the thought wherein a Christian should exercise himselfe:
whither I be absolutely rejected or cast off or not. But this is not the Thought wherein a Christian should exercise himself:
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his maine businesse is this, to make his calling and election sure, by all the • … vidences of it; by a holy life:
his main business is this, to make his calling and election sure, by all the • … vidences of it; by a holy life:
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walke obediently to Gods revealed will, and be certaine thou shalt not be rejected by Gods secret will.
walk obediently to God's revealed will, and be certain thou shalt not be rejected by God's secret will.
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He never rejecteth those by his secret will, and purpose, and decree, to whom he giveth a heart to walke obediently to his revealed will. So much for that.
He never rejecteth those by his secret will, and purpose, and Decree, to whom he gives a heart to walk obediently to his revealed will. So much for that.
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Who knoweth that the Lord will be gracious to me, that the child may live? The incouragement is this: That the child may live. But marke his expression;
Who Knoweth that the Lord will be gracious to me, that the child may live? The encouragement is this: That the child may live. But mark his expression;
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Whether the Lord will bee gracious to [ me ] that the child may live. Whither the Lord will be gracious to [ me ] that the child may live.
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If he had said no more but this, Who knoweth whether the childe may live? A man would have thought this would fully enough have expressed his mind,
If he had said no more but this, Who Knoweth whither the child may live? A man would have Thought this would Fully enough have expressed his mind,
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but there is more in it that could not be expressed without this addition, Who knoweth whether the Lord will bee gracious to me, that the child may live?
but there is more in it that could not be expressed without this addition, Who Knoweth whither the Lord will be gracious to me, that the child may live?
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The life of a child is a mercy to the father. David expresseth herein both his Pitty, and his Pietie. His Pittie;
The life of a child is a mercy to the father. David Expresses herein both his Pity, and his Piety. His Pity;
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He accounteth all the good or ill that befalleth his childe, as his owne: if death befalleth it, he accounteth it as a miserie that befalleth himselfe:
He accounteth all the good or ill that befalls his child, as his own: if death befalls it, he accounteth it as a misery that befalls himself:
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if sicknesse befalleth his child, hee accounteth it as an affliction upon himselfe. This is his naturall pittie, that same naturall affection of a Father to his Child.
if sickness befalls his child, he accounteth it as an affliction upon himself. This is his natural pity, that same natural affection of a Father to his Child.
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See such an expression of the woman of Canaan; Have mercie on mee, thou sonne of David, my daughter is miserably vexed of a divell.
See such an expression of the woman of Canaan; Have mercy on me, thou son of David, my daughter is miserably vexed of a Devil.
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The Daughter was miserably vexed, and the mother cryeth out, Have mercie on me. There is such a simpathy ariseth hence from the naturall and free course that love hath in descending from the Father to the Child.
The Daughter was miserably vexed, and the mother Cries out, Have mercy on me. There is such a Sympathy arises hence from the natural and free course that love hath in descending from the Father to the Child.
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There are not only morall perswasions that may invite and draw on love, but besides that, there is a course of affection, that floweth naturally,
There Are not only moral persuasions that may invite and draw on love, but beside that, there is a course of affection, that flows naturally,
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and kindly, from the Father to the child:
and kindly, from the Father to the child:
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as it is with those rivers that fall downward, they fall more vehemently then those that are carried upward:
as it is with those Rivers that fallen downward, they fallen more vehemently then those that Are carried upward:
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so the more naturall the affection is, the more vehement it expresseth it selfe in the motion to such objects.
so the more natural the affection is, the more vehement it Expresses it self in the motion to such objects.
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Now when the Father expresseth his affection to his child, this is more vehement, because it is more naturall, there is more strength of nature in it.
Now when the Father Expresses his affection to his child, this is more vehement, Because it is more natural, there is more strength of nature in it.
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I cannot stand upon this, only a word by way of inference, and application to our selves. First;
I cannot stand upon this, only a word by Way of Inference, and application to our selves. First;
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are naturall parents thus to their children? Then here is a ground of faith for the children of God, that he is pleased to stile himselfe by the name of Father,
Are natural Parents thus to their children? Then Here is a ground of faith for the children of God, that he is pleased to style himself by the name of Father,
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and to receive them into the adoption of sonnes and daughters.
and to receive them into the adoption of Sons and daughters.
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And the Prophet Isaiah expresseth it fully: In all their affliction, hee was afflicted, and the Angel of his presence saved them;
And the Prophet Isaiah Expresses it Fully: In all their affliction, he was afflicted, and the Angel of his presence saved them;
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in his love and pittie hee redeemed them, and bee bare them all the dayes of old, hee bore them upon his wings. in his love and pity he redeemed them, and be bore them all the days of old, he boar them upon his wings.
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This giveth confidence, and boldnesse to Gods children, in making their requests knowne to him. This was it that incouraged the Prodigall;
This gives confidence, and boldness to God's children, in making their requests known to him. This was it that encouraged the Prodigal;
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I will arise and goe to my father, and say, Father, I have sinned against heaven, I will arise and go to my father, and say, Father, I have sinned against heaven,
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and before thee, &c. God (saith S. Bernard) alwayes grants those petitions that are sweetned with the name of father,
and before thee, etc. God (Says S. Bernard) always grants those petitions that Are sweetened with the name of father,
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and the affection of a child. and the affection of a child.
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I should hence speake somewhat to children, to stirre them up to answer the love of their Parents;
I should hence speak somewhat to children, to stir them up to answer the love of their Parents;
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but other things that follow forbids me any long discourse of this.
but other things that follow forbids me any long discourse of this.
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Secondly, here is Davids pietie expressed in this, Who knoweth whether the Lord will bee gracious to mee? Hee exprest not only the Pittie and affection of a naturall father to a child,
Secondly, Here is Davids piety expressed in this, Who Knoweth whither the Lord will be gracious to me? He expressed not only the Pity and affection of a natural father to a child,
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but pietie also, arising from the sense of his guilt. Hee was guiltie of sinne, and by sinne he had brought this sorrow upon himselfe,
but piety also, arising from the sense of his guilt. He was guilty of sin, and by sin he had brought this sorrow upon himself,
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and therefore who knoweth whether the Lord will bee gracious to me, in sealing to me the pardon of my sinne this way, in adding this mercy as a further assurance of his love, in granting me the forgivenesse of my sinne.
and Therefore who Knoweth whither the Lord will be gracious to me, in sealing to me the pardon of my sin this Way, in adding this mercy as a further assurance of his love, in granting me the forgiveness of my sin.
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God had told him by Nathan, that his sinne was pardoned, though he told him the Child should die:
God had told him by Nathan, that his sin was pardoned, though he told him the Child should die:
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it may be by the same mercy he will release me from this sentence of death upon my Child, whereby he released me from the guilt of my sinne before.
it may be by the same mercy he will release me from this sentence of death upon my Child, whereby he released me from the guilt of my sin before.
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Here (I say) is the sense of his owne sinne. The point I note hence is;
Here (I say) is the sense of his own sin. The point I note hence is;
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That Parents in the miseries that befall their children, should call their owne sinne to remembrance. That Parents in the misery's that befall their children, should call their own sin to remembrance.
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All the sorrowes, and sicknesses, and paines, and miseries that befall children, should present to Parents the remembrance of their owne sinne.
All the sorrows, and Sicknesses, and pains, and misery's that befall children, should present to Parents the remembrance of their own sin.
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It was the expression of the Widow of Sarepta to the Prophet Eliah; Art thou come to call my sinnes to remembrance,
It was the expression of the Widow of Sarepta to the Prophet Elijah; Art thou come to call my Sins to remembrance,
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and to slay my childe? Shee saw her sinne in the death of her Child;and to slay my child? She saw her sin in the death of her Child;
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So I say in all the afflictions and crosses that befall children, the Parents should call to remembrance their owne sinne.
So I say in all the afflictions and Crosses that befall children, the Parents should call to remembrance their own sin.
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But some men will here say;
But Some men will Here say;
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and the hope of their life, to bee the very crosse, and vexation of their life.
and the hope of their life, to be the very cross, and vexation of their life.
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There seemeth to be no need of such a course, for God hath said plainly, That the child shall not die for the sinne of the Parent.
There seems to be no need of such a course, for God hath said plainly, That the child shall not die for the sin of the Parent.
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And after God cleareth his owne waies from inequalitie and injustice by that argument, The sonne shall not beare the iniquitie of the father.
And After God cleareth his own ways from inequality and injustice by that argument, The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father.
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Therefore what reason is there that Parents should call their sinnes to remembrance, in the miseries that befall their children? I answer;
Therefore what reason is there that Parents should call their Sins to remembrance, in the misery's that befall their children? I answer;
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Though he say, the child shall not die for the Parents sinne, yet we must understand it a right,
Though he say, the child shall not die for the Parents sin, yet we must understand it a right,
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for what doth hee meane by the sinnes of the Parent? And what doth hee meane by death?
for what does he mean by the Sins of the Parent? And what does he mean by death?
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By sinnes of the Parent, he meaneth those sinnes that are so the parents, as that the children are not at all guiltie of those sins:
By Sins of the Parent, he means those Sins that Are so the Parents, as that the children Are not At all guilty of those Sins:
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then the children shall not die. By Death, he meaneth (as the word signifieth) the destruction of nature.
then the children shall not die. By Death, he means (as the word signifies) the destruction of nature.
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So death shall not befall the child for that sinne that himselfe is not guiltie of.
So death shall not befall the child for that sin that himself is not guilty of.
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But how then come little children to die before they have committed any sinne actually? was this for their owne sinne,
But how then come little children to die before they have committed any sin actually? was this for their own sin,
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or for the sinne of their Parents?
or for the sin of their Parents?
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I answer, for their owne sinne they die, for the soule that sinneth it shall die, and all children have sinned ▪ they brought sinne into the world, and sinne brought death (as the Apostle speakes) therefore death reigneth over all,
I answer, for their own sin they die, for the soul that Sinneth it shall die, and all children have sinned ▪ they brought sin into the world, and sin brought death (as the Apostle speaks) Therefore death Reigneth over all,
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even over those that have not sinned according to the similitude of Adams transgression; that is, that have not sinned actually as Adam had done, yet neverthelesse they die,even over those that have not sinned according to the similitude of Adams Transgression; that is, that have not sinned actually as Adam had done, yet nevertheless they die,
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because they have sinne upon them, they have the corruption of nature:
Because they have sin upon them, they have the corruption of nature:
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In sinne they were borne, and in iniquitie their mother conceived them, and the wages of sinne is death: In sin they were born, and in iniquity their mother conceived them, and the wages of sin is death:
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therefore they die for their owne sinne. But what if temporall judgements and afflictions befall them, is this for their owne sinne,
Therefore they die for their own sin. But what if temporal Judgments and afflictions befall them, is this for their own sin,
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or for the sinne of their Parents? I answer for both; both for their owne, and for the sinne of their Parents:
or for the sin of their Parents? I answer for both; both for their own, and for the sin of their Parents:
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for as death, so all the miseries of this life are fruits of originall sinne, which is an inheritance in the person of every child by nature,
for as death, so all the misery's of this life Are fruits of original sin, which is an inheritance in the person of every child by nature,
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as soone as it is borne:
as soon as it is born:
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but yet if the sinne of the Parents be added to it, that may bring temporall judgements.
but yet if the sin of the Parents be added to it, that may bring temporal Judgments.
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There are many instances and examples of this, how God hath visited upon the posteritie of wicked persons, the sinnes of their Fathers, according to that threatning in the second Commandement.
There Are many instances and Examples of this, how God hath visited upon the posterity of wicked Persons, the Sins of their Father's, according to that threatening in the second Commandment.
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And this you shall see, either in godly children of wicked parents, or in ungodly children of godly Parents.
And this you shall see, either in godly children of wicked Parents, or in ungodly children of godly Parents.
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Suppose a man leave a great deale of wealth to his children, and have one that feares God amongst them:
Suppose a man leave a great deal of wealth to his children, and have one that fears God among them:
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it may please God to lay some losse or crosse upon him, to the undoing of him, he may utterly be impoverished,
it may please God to lay Some loss or cross upon him, to the undoing of him, he may utterly be impoverished,
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and beggered, and deprived of all that meanes that his father left him by unrighteousnesse;
and beggared, and deprived of all that means that his father left him by unrighteousness;
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Hee getteth an heire, and in his hand is nothing (saith Solomon) that is, God deprived him of all that estate his father left him by unrighteousnesse.He gets an heir, and in his hand is nothing (Says Solomon) that is, God deprived him of all that estate his father left him by unrighteousness.
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Now I say, here is a judgement upon the father, and yet a mercy upon the child.
Now I say, Here is a judgement upon the father, and yet a mercy upon the child.
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A judgement upon the father, that all that he hath laboured for, that which hee lost his soule for, should bee vaine, should come to nothing,
A judgement upon the father, that all that he hath laboured for, that which he lost his soul for, should be vain, should come to nothing,
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and not benefit his posteritie as he thought. Yet it is a mercy to the childe, to the child of God;
and not benefit his posterity as he Thought. Yet it is a mercy to the child, to the child of God;
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He by this meanes is humbled, it draweth him from the world.
He by this means is humbled, it draws him from the world.
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Nay, when God emptieth him of these things that were unrighteously gotten, he giveth him (it may be) an estate another way, wherein he shall see God his Father provide for him without any indirect and unlawfull courses.
Nay, when God emptieth him of these things that were unrighteously got, he gives him (it may be) an estate Another Way, wherein he shall see God his Father provide for him without any indirect and unlawful courses.
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So sometimes the very shame and reproach that falleth upon wicked children here, it is a judgement to the parents, and to the children too.
So sometime the very shame and reproach that falls upon wicked children Here, it is a judgement to the Parents, and to the children too.
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Vpon the Parent, as farre as hee is guiltie of the neglect of his dutie,
Upon the Parent, as Far as he is guilty of the neglect of his duty,
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and of evill example, and the like, so hee is punished in the shame that befalleth his posterity.
and of evil Exampl, and the like, so he is punished in the shame that befalls his posterity.
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As it is a blessing upon a man that hee is not ashamed to sit in the Gates (as Solomon speakes) no man can upbraid him with his children;
As it is a blessing upon a man that he is not ashamed to fit in the Gates (as Solomon speaks) no man can upbraid him with his children;
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So it is a correction to Gods children, even when their children prove ungodly, so farre as they have beene negligent, and carelesse of their duty.
So it is a correction to God's children, even when their children prove ungodly, so Far as they have been negligent, and careless of their duty.
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This was the case of old Eli, a good man, yet neverthelesse the hand of God was gone out against his house and familie,
This was the case of old Eli, a good man, yet nevertheless the hand of God was gone out against his house and family,
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and what was the reason of it? Because thou honourest thy sonnes above mee, they made themselves vile,
and what was the reason of it? Because thou honourest thy Sons above me, they made themselves vile,
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and thou restrainest them not, therefore will I bring a judgement upon thy house, at which both the cares of every one that heareth it shall tingle. and thou restrainest them not, Therefore will I bring a judgement upon thy house, At which both the Cares of every one that hears it shall tingle.
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I say it may come to passe (and that by reason of that naturall affection that is in Parents) that that miserie that befalleth their children, may bee an exceeding crosse and affliction to them.
I say it may come to pass (and that by reason of that natural affection that is in Parents) that that misery that befalls their children, may be an exceeding cross and affliction to them.
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There is then yee see, such a course of Gods dealing with men, to visit the sinnes of the Fathers upon the children:
There is then ye see, such a course of God's dealing with men, to visit the Sins of the Father's upon the children:
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that is, if the children walke in their fathers steps, if the child and the father agree in a course of sinne:
that is, if the children walk in their Father's steps, if the child and the father agree in a course of sin:
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if the father by omission or commission make himselfe guiltie of the sinne of the child, &c. and so if the child, either by imitation,
if the father by omission or commission make himself guilty of the sin of the child, etc. and so if the child, either by imitation,
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or allowance goe on in his fathers way, he draweth a greater judgement upon himselfe, by adding to his fathers sinne:
or allowance go on in his Father's Way, he draws a greater judgement upon himself, by adding to his Father's sin:
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and as they are alike in sinne, so they shall be alike in judgement. You see likewise for temporall judgements, that God may, and often-times doth lay many sicknesses,
and as they Are alike in sin, so they shall be alike in judgement. You see likewise for temporal Judgments, that God may, and oftentimes does lay many Sicknesses,
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and crosses upon the children, for the sinne of their parents, that they may bee smitten by the judgement that is upon their children,
and Crosses upon the children, for the sin of their Parents, that they may be smitten by the judgement that is upon their children,
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and yet neverthelesse the children may be free from sinne, for who ever was afflicted being innocent?
and yet nevertheless the children may be free from sin, for who ever was afflicted being innocent?
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Is this so? then in the first place it should teach Parents to take heede of making themselves miserable in their posteritie by sinning against God.
Is this so? then in the First place it should teach Parents to take heed of making themselves miserable in their posterity by sinning against God.
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There are specially three sorts of sinnes in Scripture, for which God continueth his judgements upon mens posterities and families.
There Are specially three sorts of Sins in Scripture, for which God Continueth his Judgments upon men's Posterities and families.
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The first are, sinnes against the first Table, against the worship of God, Idolatrie, and such like;
The First Are, Sins against the First Table, against the worship of God, Idolatry, and such like;
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for these God smiteth mens posterities, as wee may see in Ieroboam and others; And so the neglect of dutie, prophanenesse, and negligence in Gods worship:
for these God smites men's Posterities, as we may see in Jeroboam and Others; And so the neglect of duty, profaneness, and negligence in God's worship:
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Let thy wrath come upon the heathen, and on the families that call not upon thy name. Let thy wrath come upon the heathen, and on the families that call not upon thy name.
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A familie I know, in a large sense, signifieth a Nation, but in a strict sense; a familie, or posterity;
A family I know, in a large sense, signifies a nation, but in a strict sense; a family, or posterity;
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in that place it signifieth both.
in that place it signifies both.
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A Familie or people, that lay aside the worship of God, and the sanctifying of his Name, those that lie under this charge of not calling upon the name of God:
A Family or people, that lay aside the worship of God, and the sanctifying of his Name, those that lie under this charge of not calling upon the name of God:
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let thy wrath come upon them. let thy wrath come upon them.
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A second sort of sinnes, are those against the second Table, unrighteousnesse, injustice, uncleannesse, and the like:
A second sort of Sins, Are those against the second Table, unrighteousness, injustice, uncleanness, and the like:
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for those sins God visiteth mens posterities, punisheth them in their children: sometime by taking them away, sometimes by smiting them with such sicknesses, and temporall afflictions,
for those Sins God Visiteth men's Posterities, Punisheth them in their children: sometime by taking them away, sometime by smiting them with such Sicknesses, and temporal afflictions,
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and chastisements, as Parents have continuall matter of sorrow, and humiliation, and calling their sins to mind;
and chastisements, as Parents have continual matter of sorrow, and humiliation, and calling their Sins to mind;
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The Scripture is full of instances of this kinde.
The Scripture is full of instances of this kind.
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To another man who makes them his God (in his conceit) they are full,
To Another man who makes them his God (in his conceit) they Are full,
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Thirdly, for the neglect of dutie to their children, when Parents are too fond and remisse in their education, and carelesse in their dutie:
Thirdly, for the neglect of duty to their children, when Parents Are too found and remiss in their education, and careless in their duty:
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therefore Iob was fearefull of this, lest his sons should sinne against God, and he was continually in prayer, that God would keepe them in his feare, Parents,
Therefore Job was fearful of this, lest his Sons should sin against God, and he was continually in prayer, that God would keep them in his Fear, Parents,
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if they would have a blessing continued on their posteritie, they should be carefull of sanctifying their Families, by the worship of God,
if they would have a blessing continued on their posterity, they should be careful of sanctifying their Families, by the worship of God,
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and by their walking with an upright heart in the middest of their house, by dealing righteously with men in all their businesses, not to strive to reare their posteritie by wealth,
and by their walking with an upright heart in the midst of their house, by dealing righteously with men in all their businesses, not to strive to rear their posterity by wealth,
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but by grace, to leave them heires of the blessing, rather then of much money. That is the way to have comfort in children and posterity.
but by grace, to leave them Heirs of the blessing, rather then of much money. That is the Way to have Comfort in children and posterity.
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Yee see how few of those that in this Citie, or other places that have got such wealth, thrive in many generations,
Ye see how few of those that in this city, or other places that have god such wealth, thrive in many generations,
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nay, it may be not in the next generation, but come some to notorious beggarie in the sight of others, that others may be warned how they get estates by unjustice and unrighteousnesse, to leave to their families.
nay, it may be not in the next generation, but come Some to notorious beggary in the sighed of Others, that Others may be warned how they get estates by unjustice and unrighteousness, to leave to their families.
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There is the judgement of God going along with unrighteous gaine, and a sinfull life,
There is the judgement of God going along with unrighteous gain, and a sinful life,
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and falleth upon posteritie, as farre as they approve of, or walke in their fathers waies.
and falls upon posterity, as Far as they approve of, or walk in their Father's ways.
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In the second place it should teach children to take heed of the sinfull courses of their Parents,
In the second place it should teach children to take heed of the sinful courses of their Parents,
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if they will not joyne with them in their punishment;
if they will not join with them in their punishment;
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nay, if they will not have the increase of their punishments, take heed, I say take heed of going on in their sinnes.
nay, if they will not have the increase of their punishments, take heed, I say take heed of going on in their Sins.
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Remember the charge that the Lord gave concerning Babilon, Come out of her if you will not partake of her Plagues:
remember the charge that the Lord gave Concerning Babylon, Come out of her if you will not partake of her Plagues:
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if yee will not partake of their plagues, take heed of partaking in the sinnes of your Parents.
if ye will not partake of their plagues, take heed of partaking in the Sins of your Parents.
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Here was Davids pietie, he calleth his sinnes to remembrance.
Here was Davids piety, he calls his Sins to remembrance.
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So ought Parents in all crosses that befall their families or posteritie, if any child be sicke or weake,
So ought Parents in all Crosses that befall their families or posterity, if any child be sick or weak,
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or if there be any crosse in their estates, or trade, or successe in their businesse, whereby they should maintaine their Families, to call their owne sinnes to remembrance, to looke over the severall commands of God, to see what sinnes they are guiltie of, that they have not yet repented of.
or if there be any cross in their estates, or trade, or success in their business, whereby they should maintain their Families, to call their own Sins to remembrance, to look over the several commands of God, to see what Sins they Are guilty of, that they have not yet repented of.
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Now wee come to Davids carriage, when the childe was dead. But now hee is dead, wherefore should I fast:
Now we come to Davids carriage, when the child was dead. But now he is dead, Wherefore should I fast:
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but to a true beleever these things are well knowne to bee but emptie things.
but to a true believer these things Are well known to be but empty things.
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Can I bring him backe againe? I shall goe to him, but hee shall not returne to mee. Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.
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Here yee have Davids carriage, and the reasons why he did not fast.
Here ye have Davids carriage, and the Reasons why he did not fast.
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First, because it was against reason, wherefore should I fast? in this expression, he implieth that he saw no reason for it,
First, Because it was against reason, Wherefore should I fast? in this expression, he Implies that he saw no reason for it,
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and that made him forbeare it. Secondly, it is altogether bootlesse and needlesse;
and that made him forbear it. Secondly, it is altogether bootless and needless;
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Can I bring him backe againe? Thirdly, I shall goe to him: I have somewhat else to doe, Can I bring him back again? Thirdly, I shall go to him: I have somewhat Else to do,
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then to spend my time in unprofitable sorrow, there is a matter that concerneth mee more neerely to thinke upon, that is, concerning my owne death, to prepare for that.
then to spend my time in unprofitable sorrow, there is a matter that concerns me more nearly to think upon, that is, Concerning my own death, to prepare for that.
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And lastly, the last reason is, Hee shall not returne to mee.
And lastly, the last reason is, He shall not return to me.
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These are the reasons of the alteration of his carriage upon the death of the child.
These Are the Reasons of the alteration of his carriage upon the death of the child.
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Concerning sorrow for the dead, ye must understand it of excessive sorrow. Here is not forbidden a due measure of sorrow, that is allowed;
Concerning sorrow for the dead, you must understand it of excessive sorrow. Here is not forbidden a due measure of sorrow, that is allowed;
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but he speakes of sorrow in the excesse. Why should I doe this?
but he speaks of sorrow in the excess. Why should I do this?
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The reasons he giveth against excessive sorrow, are first (I can but give you the heads of things) because it is a thing against reason.
The Reasons he gives against excessive sorrow, Are First (I can but give you the Heads of things) Because it is a thing against reason.
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Hence I will note this to you; Hence I will note this to you;
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That one way to moderate our sorrowes, and to regulate them aright, is to bring them to the examination of reason and judgement.
That one Way to moderate our sorrows, and to regulate them aright, is to bring them to the examination of reason and judgement.
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When passions sway, when they doe not looke to the commands of reason, to bee subject and ordered according to that,
When passion sway, when they do not look to the commands of reason, to be Subject and ordered according to that,
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but usurpe a rule in the soule above reason, then there is nothing but confusion, and distemper, and disorder in a mans affections and actions, and in his whole course.
but usurp a Rule in the soul above reason, then there is nothing but confusion, and distemper, and disorder in a men affections and actions, and in his Whole course.
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A man should therefore consider, what reason there is for every thing.
A man should Therefore Consider, what reason there is for every thing.
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If hee sorrow for a thing, what reason have I for it? If hee rejoyce in any thing, what reason have I for it? Is it worth this sorrow,
If he sorrow for a thing, what reason have I for it? If he rejoice in any thing, what reason have I for it? Is it worth this sorrow,
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or this joy? I say this is the way to rectifie and moderate our passions,
or this joy? I say this is the Way to rectify and moderate our passion,
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and to order them aright, if wee trie them all by sound reason. David tooke this course at other times, Why art thou cast downe, oh my soule,
and to order them aright, if we try them all by found reason. David took this course At other times, Why art thou cast down, o my soul,
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why art thou disquieted within mee? Is there any good reason for it? Reason I say, is a curbe and bridle, to stop passion when it is running on in its free course. why art thou disquieted within me? Is there any good reason for it? Reason I say, is a curb and bridle, to stop passion when it is running on in its free course.
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yet a little while and you shall have the light (saith Christ) while yee have the light, walke in the light; yet a little while and you shall have the Light (Says christ) while ye have the Light, walk in the Light;
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If David had done thus, would hee have runne out to that excessive expression for his sonne? Oh Absalom, my sonne, my sonne, &c. What great reason had hee for this? that Absolom a rebellious son was tooke away that sought the death of his father;
If David had done thus, would he have run out to that excessive expression for his son? O Absalom, my son, my son, etc. What great reason had he for this? that Absalom a rebellious son was took away that sought the death of his father;
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that God glorified himselfe in the punishment of a disobedient, proud, insolent childe in the sight of all the world? Was this a matter for David so much to grieve,
that God glorified himself in the punishment of a disobedient, proud, insolent child in the sighed of all the world? Was this a matter for David so much to grieve,
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and to be troubled at?
and to be troubled At?
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If Ionah had done thus, if hee had considered what reason hee had to bee angrie; (as GOD putteth the question to him;
If Jonah had done thus, if he had considered what reason he had to be angry; (as GOD putteth the question to him;
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dost thou well to bee angrie?) Would he not have stopped that Passion? If Cain had done thus;dost thou well to be angry?) Would he not have stopped that Passion? If Cain had done thus;
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if he had put the question to himselfe as GOD did, Why art thou wroth? why is thy countenance fallen? Or as that great King said to Nehemiah; Why is thy countenance sad? So if men would put the question to themselves concerning their affections:
if he had put the question to himself as GOD did, Why art thou wroth? why is thy countenance fallen? Or as that great King said to Nehemiah; Why is thy countenance sad? So if men would put the question to themselves Concerning their affections:
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as, concerning love, why doe I set my heart upon such and such things? and so likewise concerning their sorrow and anger,
as, Concerning love, why do I Set my heart upon such and such things? and so likewise Concerning their sorrow and anger,
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and every thing, Why is it thus? As Rebecca said when the children did striue in her womb,
and every thing, Why is it thus? As Rebecca said when the children did strive in her womb,
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so when there is a conflict of passions in the soule against reason, since it is so, why am I thus? Who art thou that fearest mortall man? saith Isaiah to the Church.
so when there is a conflict of passion in the soul against reason, since it is so, why am I thus? Who art thou that Fearest Mortal man? Says Isaiah to the Church.
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If men I say did thus, they would not breake out into such exorbitancie of passions, as commonly they doe.
If men I say did thus, they would not break out into such exorbitancy of passion, as commonly they do.
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The way then to order any affection aright, is to reduce it to the principles of sanctified, and rectified reason and judgement.
The Way then to order any affection aright, is to reduce it to the principles of sanctified, and rectified reason and judgement.
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Let reason be guided by the Word of GOD, and let the affections be ordered by that reason so rectified.
Let reason be guided by the Word of GOD, and let the affections be ordered by that reason so rectified.
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Thus it was with man in the state of innocencie;
Thus it was with man in the state of innocence;
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and experience telleth us, that in the state of corruption, all disorder commeth from the want of this subordination of the affections, to reason in their severall actions and motions.
and experience Telleth us, that in the state of corruption, all disorder comes from the want of this subordination of the affections, to reason in their several actions and motions.
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When a man goes hood-winkd up and downe, hee is in danger of stumbling, and falling into one hole or other:
When a man Goes hood-winkd up and down, he is in danger of stumbling, and falling into one hold or other:
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this is for a man to walke in darknesse: then a man walketh in darknesse,
this is for a man to walk in darkness: then a man walks in darkness,
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when hee is not guided in all his actions and affections, by the light of truth shining in his understanding.
when he is not guided in all his actions and affections, by the Light of truth shining in his understanding.
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A man should therefore strive to checke himselfe, and to suffer others to checke him,
A man should Therefore strive to check himself, and to suffer Others to check him,
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If a man had all the world, and would give it to obtaine an houres time upon earth, to doe what he neglected before, he cannot have it:
If a man had all the world, and would give it to obtain an hours time upon earth, to do what he neglected before, he cannot have it:
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Why is it thus? If a man cannot give a cause and a reason, it is a passion to be rejected, a distemper to be repented of. This is the first thing;
Why is it thus? If a man cannot give a cause and a reason, it is a passion to be rejected, a distemper to be repented of. This is the First thing;
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He saw no reason, therefore hee would not doe it. The second is this. It was altogether bootlesse, Why should I fast? I cannot bring him backe againe.
He saw no reason, Therefore he would not do it. The second is this. It was altogether bootless, Why should I fast? I cannot bring him back again.
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Hee meaneth, bring him backe againe to live on the earth.
He means, bring him back again to live on the earth.
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So Iob meaneth, when hee speakes in the same manner, If a man die, shall hee live againe? hee cannot be brought backe againe to live, and converse among men.
So Job means, when he speaks in the same manner, If a man die, shall he live again? he cannot be brought back again to live, and converse among men.
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The point I not hence is this. That all the actions, and opportunities of this life cease in death.
The point I not hence is this. That all the actions, and opportunities of this life cease in death.
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There is no calling of them backe againe.
There is no calling of them back again.
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No bringing of a man backe to take new opportunities, to enjoy the comforts he hath lost,
No bringing of a man back to take new opportunities, to enjoy the comforts he hath lost,
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and to make use of the meanes he hath neglected, and to redeeme the time he hath slackly let passe.
and to make use of the means he hath neglected, and to Redeem the time he hath slackly let pass.
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When the request was put to Abraham by Dives, that some might come from the dead to tell his brethren upon earth where he was:
When the request was put to Abraham by Dives, that Some might come from the dead to tell his brothers upon earth where he was:
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No, saith he, that request shall never be granted, that a man should come from the dead, to give warning to the living, much lesse that a man himselfe should returne from thence, to begin upon a new score, a new reckoning, to have a new time appointed,
No, Says he, that request shall never be granted, that a man should come from the dead, to give warning to the living, much less that a man himself should return from thence, to begin upon a new score, a new reckoning, to have a new time appointed,
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when that time is past over: They have Moses, and the Prophets, let them heare them.
when that time is passed over: They have Moses, and the prophets, let them hear them.
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God hath appointed the meanes, and a time to use the meanes; Now they have Moses and the Prophets;
God hath appointed the means, and a time to use the means; Now they have Moses and the prophets;
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After this life, they shall have none of those meanes, no time of using them; The child shall not come back againe, nor the man shall not come backe againe.
After this life, they shall have none of those means, no time of using them; The child shall not come back again, nor the man shall not come back again.
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Death is a strict doorekeeper, all that passe out that way, the doore is shut on them, they shall never returne backe.
Death is a strict doorkeeper, all that pass out that Way, the door is shut on them, they shall never return back.
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Wee reade of many severall Ages that have gone to the place of silence, we never read of any that came thence, to tell what is done there:
we read of many several Ages that have gone to the place of silence, we never read of any that Come thence, to tell what is done there:
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we never heard of any yet, that came backe againe to reforme his course.
we never herd of any yet, that Come back again to reform his course.
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A friend with all his prayers and teares, cannot bring backe a friend that is dead.
A friend with all his Prayers and tears, cannot bring back a friend that is dead.
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It teacheth us a point of wisedome to make good use of our time, the time of grace we have.
It Teaches us a point of Wisdom to make good use of our time, the time of grace we have.
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We draw neerer death every day then other, and when once we are dead, we shall never be brought backe againe upon the earth;
We draw nearer death every day then other, and when once we Are dead, we shall never be brought back again upon the earth;
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therefore while it is called to day harden not your hearts:
Therefore while it is called to day harden not your hearts:
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Make use of the meanes of grace:
Make use of the means of grace:
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the time may come, when yee may wish (as Dives is described to wish) that some body, much more that you your selves might come from the dead.
the time may come, when ye may wish (as Dives is described to wish) that Some body, much more that you your selves might come from the dead.
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Certainly, if those in Hell were to come from the dead againe, though it were to live a hundred yeares on earth a holy, strict,
Certainly, if those in Hell were to come from the dead again, though it were to live a hundred Years on earth a holy, strict,
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and conscionable life, to watch over all their wayes, to keepe a good conscience toward God and men, they would not omit a duty,
and conscionable life, to watch over all their ways, to keep a good conscience towards God and men, they would not omit a duty,
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nor slight a duty, they would not omit an opportunity, a minute, but spend their whole life in working out their salvations with feare and trembling, they would sleepe and awake with feare,
nor slight a duty, they would not omit an opportunity, a minute, but spend their Whole life in working out their salvations with Fear and trembling, they would sleep and awake with Fear,
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lest they should sinne, they would be carefull that they had no sinfull thought, they would be patternes of the strangest expressions of conformitie to the rule that can be imagined,
lest they should sin, they would be careful that they had no sinful Thought, they would be patterns of the strangest expressions of conformity to the Rule that can be imagined,
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if it were possible to be granted. You may easily be perswaded of this, doe you that now which they wish for, and wish in vaine:
if it were possible to be granted. You may Easily be persuaded of this, do you that now which they wish for, and wish in vain:
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make use of the time of grace now, there is no comming backe againe afterward. Thirdly. A third reason is this; I shall goe to him.
make use of the time of grace now, there is no coming back again afterwards. Thirdly. A third reason is this; I shall go to him.
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As if hee should have have said, I have another businesse in hand, now the child is dead, it is not for me to stand blubbering,
As if he should have have said, I have Another business in hand, now the child is dead, it is not for me to stand blubbering,
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and spending my time for a dead Child; I am going to him. The word here is, I shall returne to him.
and spending my time for a dead Child; I am going to him. The word Here is, I shall return to him.
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Returne signifieth, to goe backe to a place where one was before; So David shall returne to his Child: for he was there before;
Return signifies, to go back to a place where one was before; So David shall return to his Child: for he was there before;
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there, in respect of his body, the principles of that is in the earth where the Child is,
there, in respect of his body, the principles of that is in the earth where the Child is,
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and in heaven in respect of his soule where the Child is:
and in heaven in respect of his soul where the Child is:
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The Body returneth to dust whence it was taken, and the soule to God that gave it. The Body returns to dust whence it was taken, and the soul to God that gave it.
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The body is of the dust, and returneth to dust, the soule commeth from God, and returnes to God againe.
The body is of the dust, and returns to dust, the soul comes from God, and returns to God again.
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Therefore he saith here, I shall returne to him, because I came from him.
Therefore he Says Here, I shall return to him, Because I Come from him.
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When things are reduced to their first principles, the body to the earth, and the soule to God, they are said to returne. Yee see the phrase then.
When things Are reduced to their First principles, the body to the earth, and the soul to God, they Are said to return. Ye see the phrase then.
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The point (briefly) is this;
The point (briefly) is this;
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That the greatest care of a mans life, the greatest businesse he hath to doe on earth, is to prepare for death.
That the greatest care of a men life, the greatest business he hath to do on earth, is to prepare for death.
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His businesse is not to care for his children that are dead, and to spend unprofitable sorrow for them:
His business is not to care for his children that Are dead, and to spend unprofitable sorrow for them:
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the maine businesse of my life is, how I shall make my peace with God, and bee fitted for death, for I am going thither.
the main business of my life is, how I shall make my peace with God, and be fitted for death, for I am going thither.
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Wee should observe the death of others, to stirre us up to a serious preparation for our owne death:
we should observe the death of Others, to stir us up to a serious preparation for our own death:
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the Father should be stirred up by seeing his Child dead before him, the elder by seeing the younger die before them:
the Father should be stirred up by seeing his Child dead before him, the elder by seeing the younger die before them:
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we see how death hath shot his arrowes beyond, and short, and above, and below us, in those that are elder,
we see how death hath shot his arrows beyond, and short, and above, and below us, in those that Are elder,
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and younger, and richer and poorer, all sorts, he will strike us at last:
and younger, and Richer and Poorer, all sorts, he will strike us At last:
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this thing (I say) should stirre us up to prepare for our owne dissolution.
this thing (I say) should stir us up to prepare for our own dissolution.
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A man would thinke that there were no need of such a thing;
A man would think that there were no need of such a thing;
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the very bare sight of Corse, or a hearse, the bare fight of a dead corpse, the bare ringing of a bell,
the very bore sighed of Corpse, or a hearse, the bore fight of a dead corpse, the bore ringing of a bell,
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or a Funerall Sermon, should be warning enough to the living to tell him of death.
or a Funeral Sermon, should be warning enough to the living to tell him of death.
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When a man sees a company carrying a dead body to the gaave; he should say to himselfe;
When a man sees a company carrying a dead body to the gaave; he should say to himself;
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It may bee the feet of these may carrie me next. But how commeth it to passe that it is not thus?It may be the feet of these may carry me next. But how comes it to pass that it is not thus?
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Certainly, there is not power in all examples to worke this: it is the worke of Gods spirit.
Certainly, there is not power in all Examples to work this: it is the work of God's Spirit.
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Though a man observe the death of never so many before him, yet this cannot worke in him a serious care, to make preparation for his owne death,
Though a man observe the death of never so many before him, yet this cannot work in him a serious care, to make preparation for his own death,
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except God adde a further worke to it.
except God add a further work to it.
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We may see this in the expression of Moses, when so many died in the Wildernesse:
We may see this in the expression of Moses, when so many died in the Wilderness:
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Lord teach us to number our dayes, that wee may apply our hearts to wisedome. Lord teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to Wisdom.
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As if hee should have said, Though so many thousands died in the Wildernesse, and that by so many severall kinds of death,
As if he should have said, Though so many thousands died in the Wilderness, and that by so many several Kinds of death,
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yet we shall never apply our hearts to wisedome by those examples, except God teach us that wisdome.
yet we shall never apply our hearts to Wisdom by those Examples, except God teach us that Wisdom.
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Therefore we should pray to God to teach us by his Spirit, to make use of Examples.
Therefore we should pray to God to teach us by his Spirit, to make use of Examples.
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Men must give account for examples aswell as for rules; men must give account for examples of mortalitie, as well as for Sermons of mortalitie:
Men must give account for Examples aswell as for rules; men must give account for Examples of mortality, as well as for Sermons of mortality:
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therefore let the example of others mortality stirre you up to prepare for your owne, and that you may doe so, be much in calling upon God. Lastly;
Therefore let the Exampl of Others mortality stir you up to prepare for your own, and that you may do so, be much in calling upon God. Lastly;
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Hee shall not returne to mee: that is in this sense, to converse on earth, as he had done before;He shall not return to me: that is in this sense, to converse on earth, as he had done before;
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I shall returne to him, but hee shall not returne to mee. He doth but reitterate, and repeat what he had said before in effect. I shall return to him, but he shall not return to me. He does but reiterate, and repeat what he had said before in Effect.
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The Text speakes of the corporall death.
The Text speaks of the corporal death.
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This is the thing then that Parents must make account of, both for themselves and their children. For their children.
This is the thing then that Parents must make account of, both for themselves and their children. For their children.
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It should make them moderate therefore in their sorrow for them.
It should make them moderate Therefore in their sorrow for them.
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God now hath shewed his purpose, and declared his will, therefore wee should rest in that will of God.
God now hath showed his purpose, and declared his will, Therefore we should rest in that will of God.
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This is the thing that David aymed at. Gods will was not only to takeaway his child, but so to take him away,
This is the thing that David aimed At. God's will was not only to takeaway his child, but so to take him away,
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as never to returne to him againe in that manner;
as never to return to him again in that manner;
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Now God had declared his will, and therefore why should I fast (saith he) as if he should say, I will now rest in the will of God.
Now God had declared his will, and Therefore why should I fast (Says he) as if he should say, I will now rest in the will of God.
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In all the things which we account crosses, and losses, in children and friends, &c. The maine businesse of a Christian, is not to expresse sorrow,
In all the things which we account Crosses, and losses, in children and Friends, etc. The main business of a Christian, is not to express sorrow,
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but submission and subjection to God, to exercise and inure his heart to patience, and to rest in Gods good pleasure and will.
but submission and subjection to God, to exercise and inure his heart to patience, and to rest in God's good pleasure and will.
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As Eli, though he faild in his carriage to his sonnes, yet he shewed a dutifull respect to God his heavenly father.
As Eli, though he failed in his carriage to his Sons, yet he showed a dutiful respect to God his heavenly father.
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When Samuel told him the judgement of God that should come upon his house, It is the Lord (saith he) let him doe what seemeth him good in his owne eyes:
When Samuel told him the judgement of God that should come upon his house, It is the Lord (Says he) let him do what seems him good in his own eyes:
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though it were a heavy judgement, such as whosoever should heare of it, both his eares should tingle,
though it were a heavy judgement, such as whosoever should hear of it, both his ears should tingle,
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yet it is the Lord, let him doe what seemeth him good. As if he should say;yet it is the Lord, let him do what seems him good. As if he should say;
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I have nothing to doe in this businesse, but to subject my selfe with patient submission,
I have nothing to do in this business, but to Subject my self with patient submission,
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and contentednesse to his will, it is the Lord, it becommeth not me to contend with him,
and contentedness to his will, it is the Lord, it becomes not me to contend with him,
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and to reason with God concerning his worke, I confesse hee is righteous, let him doe what seemeth him good in his owne eyes.
and to reason with God Concerning his work, I confess he is righteous, let him do what seems him good in his own eyes.
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And so Aaron. There was a heavy judgement befallen him, his sonnes were consumed with fire;
And so Aaron. There was a heavy judgement befallen him, his Sons were consumed with fire;
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yet, the text saith, Aaron held his peace. When God manifested so great wrath to his house, in wasting,
yet, the text Says, Aaron held his peace. When God manifested so great wrath to his house, in wasting,
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and consuming, and burning his sonnes, for offering of strange fire, yet Aaron held his peace; that is, he did only mind how to glorifie God by a contented submission to his will.
and consuming, and burning his Sons, for offering of strange fire, yet Aaron held his peace; that is, he did only mind how to Glorify God by a contented submission to his will.
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So Iob, hee heard not only of the losse of his children, but that he lost them in such a manner, by a violent death, by a house falling on their heads, yet the Lord hath given,
So Job, he herd not only of the loss of his children, but that he lost them in such a manner, by a violent death, by a house falling on their Heads, yet the Lord hath given,
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and the Lord hath taken away, blessed bee the name of the Lord. and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord.
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Whereas a carnall worldly man would have fallen to strugling, and contending, and quarrelling against God,
Whereas a carnal worldly man would have fallen to struggling, and contending, and quarreling against God,
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and so trouble and perplex his owne spirit. We doe exceedingly imbitter Gods cup, by mingling with it ingredients of our owne passions,
and so trouble and perplex his own Spirit. We do exceedingly embitter God's cup, by mingling with it ingredients of our own passion,
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and so make the affliction more heavy and grievous then God intends it. Here is the reason:
and so make the affliction more heavy and grievous then God intends it. Here is the reason:
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wee possesse not our soules with patience. we possess not our Souls with patience.
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When we are sensible of the losse of friends and children, &c. let us learne to make it our businesse, to thinke.
When we Are sensible of the loss of Friends and children, etc. let us Learn to make it our business, to think.
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I have a greater worke to doe, to prepare for my owne death. God in the death of this man speakes to me to prepare for my owne;
I have a greater work to do, to prepare for my own death. God in the death of this man speaks to me to prepare for my own;
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And then to glorifie God by submission to his will, make it appeare that thou acknowledgest a power in God to dispose of thy house, to doe every thing, by patiently resting in his will.
And then to Glorify God by submission to his will, make it appear that thou acknowledgest a power in God to dispose of thy house, to do every thing, by patiently resting in his will.
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And yet this comfort is added, though children be tooke away that they shall not returne in an earthly manner,
And yet this Comfort is added, though children be took away that they shall not return in an earthly manner,
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yet they shall in a better manner. Parents are contented to part with their children for a time for their preferment.
yet they shall in a better manner. Parents Are contented to part with their children for a time for their preferment.
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Children (though theyare very young) that are commended by the prayers of the godly Parents into the hands of God;
Children (though theyare very young) that Are commended by the Prayers of the godly Parents into the hands of God;
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these whose hearts God hath inlarged, and quickned fervently and faithfully to pray in the behalfe of their children, they may rest in this assured, that they shall meet at the Resurrection in a better manner, their children shall be better preferred then if they were on earth,
these whose hearts God hath enlarged, and quickened fervently and faithfully to pray in the behalf of their children, they may rest in this assured, that they shall meet At the Resurrection in a better manner, their children shall be better preferred then if they were on earth,
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and shall be raised up to perfection.
and shall be raised up to perfection.
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Here you see there is not a tooth bred in a child without a great deale of paine,
Here you see there is not a tooth bred in a child without a great deal of pain,
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and every tooth cost some paine, but this mortall bodie shall put on immortalitie, and this corruption shall put on incorruption;
and every tooth cost Some pain, but this Mortal body shall put on immortality, and this corruption shall put on incorruption;
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This weake body shall be made strong, weake children strong without paine.
This weak body shall be made strong, weak children strong without pain.
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Death endeth these things, and the Resurrection shall present him in a perfect measure of strength in a glorified estate.
Death Endeth these things, and the Resurrection shall present him in a perfect measure of strength in a glorified estate.
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So much for this text, and for this time. FINIS.
So much for this text, and for this time. FINIS.
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THE STING OF DEATH; OR, THE STRENGTH OF SINNE. SERMON VI. 1 Cor. 15. 56. The sting of Death is Sinne, and the strength of Sinne is the Law.
THE STING OF DEATH; OR, THE STRENGTH OF SIN. SERMON VI. 1 Cor. 15. 56. The sting of Death is Sin, and the strength of Sin is the Law.
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SOlomon telleth thus, that there is a season for every thing, there is a time to bee borne, and a time to die: SOlomon Telleth thus, that there is a season for every thing, there is a time to be born, and a time to die:
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These two are the two great seasons of all men, we are as sure to die,
These two Are the two great seasons of all men, we Are as sure to die,
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as we are sure we have lived, and every degree of our life, is but a steppe to our death.
as we Are sure we have lived, and every degree of our life, is but a step to our death.
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Every man of us hath but a part to act here in the world, when wee have done that that God hath appointed us, we are drawne off from the Stage by Death.
Every man of us hath but a part to act Here in the world, when we have done that that God hath appointed us, we Are drawn off from the Stage by Death.
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You will say, this is a hard condition for so Noble a creature as Man is to be folded up in the grave,
You will say, this is a hard condition for so Noble a creature as Man is to be folded up in the grave,
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for so faire a beautie as the life of man is, to be closed up in eternall darknesse, that Man should turne to the acquaintance of dust and wormes,
for so fair a beauty as the life of man is, to be closed up in Eternal darkness, that Man should turn to the acquaintance of dust and worms,
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and make his habitation with rottennesse and loathsomnesse, that Death should have the victorie of so excellent a Creature, it is a hard condition.
and make his habitation with rottenness and loathsomeness, that Death should have the victory of so excellent a Creature, it is a hard condition.
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The Apostle thinkes not so, he thinkes otherwise, Death (saith he, ver. 54.) is swallowed up in victorie;
The Apostle thinks not so, he thinks otherwise, Death (Says he, ver. 54.) is swallowed up in victory;
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As if he should say, It need not trouble you to thinke so of Death, the condition of it is not so strange and hard as men take it to be;
As if he should say, It need not trouble you to think so of Death, the condition of it is not so strange and hard as men take it to be;
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It is swallowed up in victory. It is swallowed up in victory.
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If a man have a strong enemy to deale with, it might trouble him, but it is no great matter to deale with a conquered enemie:
If a man have a strong enemy to deal with, it might trouble him, but it is no great matter to deal with a conquered enemy:
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Christ hath overcome Death, hath conquered that strong enemie, Death is swallowed up in victory.
christ hath overcome Death, hath conquered that strong enemy, Death is swallowed up in victory.
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Therefore Saint Paul in the precedent, and subsequent verses of this Chapter, seemeth to insult and triumph over Death, Oh Death (saith he) where is thy sting, oh grave where is thy victorie? As if he should say,
Therefore Saint Paul in the precedent, and subsequent Verses of this Chapter, seems to insult and triumph over Death, O Death (Says he) where is thy sting, o grave where is thy victory? As if he should say,
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before Christ came and conquered thee, Death thou wert victorious; so it was, there was a sting in it:
before christ Come and conquered thee, Death thou Wertenberg victorious; so it was, there was a sting in it:
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before Christ sweetned the Grave, there was something that was terrible in the Grave, but now because Christ is come,
before christ sweetened the Grave, there was something that was terrible in the Grave, but now Because christ is come,
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and hath gotten the victory over the one, and sweetned the other, therefore Saint Paul breakes forth thus into an insultation and triumph.
and hath got the victory over the one, and sweetened the other, Therefore Saint Paul breaks forth thus into an insultation and triumph.
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But, how can this be? Why doth the Apostle thus triumph?
But, how can this be? Why does the Apostle thus triumph?
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The reason is insinuated in the verse I have read to you, the sting of death is sinne,
The reason is insinuated in the verse I have read to you, the sting of death is sin,
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and the strength of sinne is the Law. But this is the occasion of trouble to Christians?and the strength of sin is the Law. But this is the occasion of trouble to Christians?
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No, it is not, thankes bee to God, that hath given us victory through Iesus Christ our Lord:
No, it is not, thanks be to God, that hath given us victory through Iesus christ our Lord:
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As if he should say, I will shew you the reason, of my triumphing over Death, there was a sting in Sinne,
As if he should say, I will show you the reason, of my triumphing over Death, there was a sting in Sin,
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and Sinne is the sting of Death, and the Law is the strength of sinne,
and Sin is the sting of Death, and the Law is the strength of sin,
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but Christ hath tooke away sinne, and hath satisfied the Law, sinne being taken away, Death cannot hurt me, the Law being satisfied, Sinne cannot prejudice me.
but christ hath took away sin, and hath satisfied the Law, sin being taken away, Death cannot hurt me, the Law being satisfied, Sin cannot prejudice me.
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This was the cause of the Apostles, and in him of every Christians insultation over Death.
This was the cause of the Apostles, and in him of every Christians insultation over Death.
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The words I have read containe two parts; First, the sting of Death. Secondly, the strength of Sinne.
The words I have read contain two parts; First, the sting of Death. Secondly, the strength of Sin.
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First, the sting of death, is sinne. Secondly, the strength of sinne, is the Law.
First, the sting of death, is sin. Secondly, the strength of sin, is the Law.
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If there were no law, there would bee no sinne, and if there were no sinne, there would be no death:
If there were no law, there would be no sin, and if there were no sin, there would be no death:
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Sinne is the transgression of the Law, and sinne is the sting of death. Sin is the Transgression of the Law, and sin is the sting of death.
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I shall only at this time insist upon the first of these, from whence I shall deliver that, which if it please God to accompany with his Spirit, may be usefull to you. The proposition.
I shall only At this time insist upon the First of these, from whence I shall deliver that, which if it please God to accompany with his Spirit, may be useful to you. The proposition.
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shall be the very words of the Text; Sinne is the sting of death.
shall be the very words of the Text; Sin is the sting of death.
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This Proposition I would not have you understand in this sense only, that death came in by sinne meerely in a habit, though that be true too.
This Proposition I would not have you understand in this sense only, that death Come in by sin merely in a habit, though that be true too.
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But understand it in this sense, That all the horrour and terriblenesse of Death, all the power and rage it hath, whatsoever makes it fearefull to a man, it receiveth it all from sinne.
But understand it in this sense, That all the horror and terribleness of Death, all the power and rage it hath, whatsoever makes it fearful to a man, it receives it all from sin.
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It is sinne that armeth Death against a man, if Death have any weapons against a man, Sinne puts those weapons into the hands of Death;
It is sin that armeth Death against a man, if Death have any weapons against a man, Sin puts those weapons into the hands of Death;
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if Death have any poyson against a Christian, the sinne of that person putteth that poyson in it.
if Death have any poison against a Christian, the sin of that person putteth that poison in it.
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Death may bee considered two wayes, either as Christ hath made it, or as we make it.
Death may be considered two ways, either as christ hath made it, or as we make it.
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Death as Christ hath made it, is a medicine to a Christian, a passage and entrance to happinesse, it is a day of redemption and refreshing,
Death as christ hath made it, is a medicine to a Christian, a passage and Entrance to happiness, it is a day of redemption and refreshing,
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and so we need not be afraid of it.
and so we need not be afraid of it.
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Death as we by sinne have made it, is the Pale horse Saint Iohn speakes of in the Revelation, it is as a fearfull arrest to the debtor, it hath a sting in it: and so it is fearefull.
Death as we by sin have made it, is the Pale horse Saint John speaks of in the Revelation, it is as a fearful arrest to the debtor, it hath a sting in it: and so it is fearful.
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But that I may open this point more profitably, wee will enquire into these particulars. First, what death the Apostle speakes of here.
But that I may open this point more profitably, we will inquire into these particulars. First, what death the Apostle speaks of Here.
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Secondly, of what sinne he speakes of. Thirdly, in what respect sinne is called the sting of death.
Secondly, of what sin he speaks of. Thirdly, in what respect sin is called the sting of death.
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And then we will make the use and application of all this.
And then we will make the use and application of all this.
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First, of what death doth the Apostle here speake of, that sinne is the sting of?
First, of what death does the Apostle Here speak of, that sin is the sting of?
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For answer hereunto, there is a double death, corporall and spirituall. Corporall death, is the privation of the soule:
For answer hereunto, there is a double death, corporal and spiritual. Corporal death, is the privation of the soul:
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when the soule is severed from the body. Spirituall death, when God and grace are severed from the soule.
when the soul is severed from the body. Spiritual death, when God and grace Are severed from the soul.
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Sinne is not the sting of the spirituall death, for the spirituall death is sinne it selfe.
Sin is not the sting of the spiritual death, for the spiritual death is sin it self.
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And here I will not contend with any man, if he be full of enquirie,
And Here I will not contend with any man, if he be full of enquiry,
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but I will distinguish two parts of spirituall death, and I grant in one of them is this sting.
but I will distinguish two parts of spiritual death, and I grant in one of them is this sting.
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In spirituall death therefore, there are two parts, or two degrees; The first is called, the first death;
In spiritual death Therefore, there Are two parts, or two Degrees; The First is called, the First death;
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That I take to bee the death of the soule in sinne. The second part is, when soule and body are for ever closed up in Hell.
That I take to be the death of the soul in sin. The second part is, when soul and body Are for ever closed up in Hell.
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And in this part, sinne is the sting;
And in this part, sin is the sting;
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And remember this by the way, Sinne is not onely a sting now, but it will be a sting to men in Hell:
And Remember this by the Way, Sin is not only a sting now, but it will be a sting to men in Hell:
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the sting, the deadlinesse, the extremity of punishment that is in Hell, it is received all from sinne:
the sting, the deadliness, the extremity of punishment that is in Hell, it is received all from sin:
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for the damned in Hell when they come there, as they cease not to sinne, so the sting of sinne ceaseth not to be with them:
for the damned in Hell when they come there, as they cease not to sin, so the sting of sin ceases not to be with them:
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and it may be delivered by conjecture, I thinke Hell were no Hell, if there were not the sting of sinne there.
and it may be Delivered by conjecture, I think Hell were no Hell, if there were not the sting of sin there.
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So then you see what death the Apostle speakes of:
So then you see what death the Apostle speaks of:
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principally of corporall death, but it may be extended to the second part of spirituall death,
principally of corporal death, but it may be extended to the second part of spiritual death,
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for there sinne continueth, and so the sting remaineth.
for there sin Continueth, and so the sting remains.
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The next question is, what sinne the Apostle speakes of, when he saith, the sting of death is sinne?
The next question is, what sin the Apostle speaks of, when he Says, the sting of death is sin?
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This is not a time to stirre controversies, therefore those ancient controversies, and such as are lately stirred up about originall sinne,
This is not a time to stir controversies, Therefore those ancient controversies, and such as Are lately stirred up about original sin,
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how farre it is the sting of death, I let them goe.
how Far it is the sting of death, I let them go.
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In a word, to let you see what sinne is the sting of death, remember this.
In a word, to let you see what sin is the sting of death, Remember this.
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Sinne may be considered two wayes, either as it is intire, untouched, uncrushed.
Sin may be considered two ways, either as it is entire, untouched, uncrushed.
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Let that sinne be what it will be, whether it be originall onely, or whether it be any actuall sinne, streaming from originall,
Let that sin be what it will be, whither it be original only, or whither it be any actual sin, streaming from original,
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whether it be a sinne of ignorance or knowledge, whether it be of pleasure or of profit;
whither it be a sin of ignorance or knowledge, whither it be of pleasure or of profit;
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A sinne immediatly that respecteth God, or immediatly respecteth our neighbour, whatsoever the sinne be,
A sin immediately that respecteth God, or immediately respecteth our neighbour, whatsoever the sin be,
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if it bee not touched, if it bee not crushed, if it scape uncontrouled, if it be in its native power,
if it be not touched, if it be not crushed, if it escape uncontrolled, if it be in its native power,
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and keepes in his kingdome, if it rule in a man; that sinne will certainly be the sting of Death.
and keeps in his Kingdom, if it Rule in a man; that sin will Certainly be the sting of Death.
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But know this, when thou commest to the full strength of thy Sinne, let it be what it will,
But know this, when thou Comest to the full strength of thy Sin, let it be what it will,
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Euery sinne vertually is the sting of death, there is an aptitude in every Sinne. But in the event that Sinne proveth the sting of death, that is untouched, uncontrouled.
Every sin virtually is the sting of death, there is an aptitude in every Sin. But in the event that Sin Proves the sting of death, that is untouched, uncontrolled.
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Not every sinne in the event proveth the sting of death; but that Sinne that liveth in us,
Not every sin in the event Proves the sting of death; but that Sin that lives in us,
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or rather that Sinne that we live in, that ruleth in us, that we affect,
or rather that Sin that we live in, that Ruleth in us, that we affect,
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and love, this is the Sinne that putteth a sting into death. That very sinne that thou lovest,
and love, this is the Sin that putteth a sting into death. That very sin that thou Lovest,
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and likest so much, and pleadest for, that sinne will make death terrible. Secondly; Sinne may be considered as it is galled, and vexed, and mortified in the Soule,
and likest so much, and pleadest for, that sin will make death terrible. Secondly; Sin may be considered as it is galled, and vexed, and mortified in the Soul,
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When a man setteth upon the root of Sinne, and the way of Sinne, and falleth a crucifying the body of Sinne,
When a man sets upon the root of Sin, and the Way of Sin, and falls a crucifying the body of Sin,
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and the members of it, I say, howsoever there bee divers motions and stirrings of Sinne in the soule;
and the members of it, I say, howsoever there be diverse motions and stirrings of Sin in the soul;
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yet if these be disavowed, disaffected, and mortified, if there be a crucifying vertue, passe over them,
yet if these be disavowed, disaffected, and mortified, if there be a crucifying virtue, pass over them,
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if they come not within the judgement to approve them, or within the affections to embrace and like them;
if they come not within the judgement to approve them, or within the affections to embrace and like them;
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if they come not to be a mans trade, and way, and walke, but fall within the improbation of the judgement to disavow them,
if they come not to be a men trade, and Way, and walk, but fallen within the improbation of the judgement to disavow them,
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and the misliking of the affections to sorrow for them: These shall not be the sting of death, whatsoever the motions are.
and the misliking of the affections to sorrow for them: These shall not be the sting of death, whatsoever the motions Are.
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But these untouched, unmortified sinnes, these are the sting of death. Now these are the sting of death, in a double respect;
But these untouched, unmortified Sins, these Are the sting of death. Now these Are the sting of death, in a double respect;
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First, in respect of the guilt; Secondly, in respect of the corruption. First, they are a sting in respect of guilt.
First, in respect of the guilt; Secondly, in respect of the corruption. First, they Are a sting in respect of guilt.
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Every Sinne remaining unsatisfied for, remaineth with his guilt, and when Sinne is not satisfied for, there is the sting of death. When the sinner hath nothing to oppose to the justice of God,
Every Sin remaining unsatisfied for, remains with his guilt, and when Sin is not satisfied for, there is the sting of death. When the sinner hath nothing to oppose to the Justice of God,
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for the sinne he hath committed, if the Sinne be in the booke of God uncrossed, bee a debt there not blotted out by the blood of Christ;
for the sin he hath committed, if the Sin be in the book of God uncrossed, be a debt there not blotted out by the blood of christ;
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if Christ have not satisfied for it;
if christ have not satisfied for it;
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if the sinner have not part in him (as we shall heare anone) then Sin is the sting of death.
if the sinner have not part in him (as we shall hear anon) then since is the sting of death.
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And then secondly, they are a sting in respect of the corruption, and filthinesse of Sins unmortified.
And then secondly, they Are a sting in respect of the corruption, and filthiness of Sins unmortified.
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Those filthy sinfull motions, those depraving qualities inthy soule that thou likest, and practisest in thy conversation, they give thee up into the hands of Death, to execute his Sting upon thee;
Those filthy sinful motions, those depraving qualities inthy soul that thou likest, and practisest in thy Conversation, they give thee up into the hands of Death, to execute his Sting upon thee;
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And therefore you that applaud your selves in Sinne, and will goe on in Sin, doe so.
And Therefore you that applaud your selves in Sin, and will go on in since, do so.
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when Death commeth, it findeth the strongest weapon it hath in thy sinne: the very power of thy sinne armeth Death against thy soule.
when Death comes, it finds the Strongest weapon it hath in thy sin: the very power of thy sin armeth Death against thy soul.
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No man is more obnoxious, and open to the sharpest dart of Death, then that man that will goe on in Sinne.
No man is more obnoxious, and open to the Sharpest dart of Death, then that man that will go on in Sin.
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So you see what Sin is spoken of, that is the sting of death, that Sin is the sting of Death, that a man loveth and doteth on.
So you see what since is spoken of, that is the sting of death, that since is the sting of Death, that a man loves and dotes on.
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The third Question is, in what respect Sin is the sting of Death?
The third Question is, in what respect since is the sting of Death?
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First by way of Eminencie, because that then the sting of Sin beginneth most sensibly to worke in a man.
First by Way of Eminency, Because that then the sting of since begins most sensibly to work in a man.
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Not but that Sin hath a sting before Death, but then the deluded sinner feeles his sinne;
Not but that since hath a sting before Death, but then the deluded sinner feels his sin;
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there be divers times that Sin can sting a person before that, but then (howsoever the sinner hath deluded himselfe,
there be diverse times that since can sting a person before that, but then (howsoever the sinner hath deluded himself,
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and the word of God, and the world) he can delude them no more, Death then (most ordinarily) fixeth his sting in the soule,
and the word of God, and the world) he can delude them no more, Death then (most ordinarily) fixeth his sting in the soul,
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and makes the sinner feele the smart of his sinne. There be three times wherein Sinne can sting a man; Before death. At death. After death. Before Death.
and makes the sinner feel the smart of his sin. There be three times wherein Sin can sting a man; Before death. At death. After death. Before Death.
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God sometimes letteth loose the conscience of a man, even of the most resolved sinner, of him that beares himselfe up aloft in his owne eyes in scorne,
God sometime lets lose the conscience of a man, even of the most resolved sinner, of him that bears himself up aloft in his own eyes in scorn,
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and contempt of the ministrie of the Word:
and contempt of the Ministry of the Word:
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sometime (I say) God singleth out such a person, and rippeth up all his heart, strikes his Arrowes into his very soule,
sometime (I say) God singleth out such a person, and rippeth up all his heart, strikes his Arrows into his very soul,
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and stings his conscience so irresistably, that he knoweth not which way to turne from the wrath that boyleth in his soule.
and stings his conscience so irresistible, that he Knoweth not which Way to turn from the wrath that boileth in his soul.
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And it is one thing to deale with the Minister, and another to deale with God;
And it is one thing to deal with the Minister, and Another to deal with God;
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When God strikes his Arrowes of uengeance into the soule of a sinner, then such a one is stung indeed, this God doth sometimes before death.
When God strikes his Arrows of vengeance into the soul of a sinner, then such a one is stung indeed, this God does sometime before death.
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Nay, sometimes God stingeth the consciences of his owne children for sinne.
Nay, sometime God stingeth the Consciences of his own children for sin.
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David cries out, hee roared for the disquitnesse of his spirit, his bones were broken, he was sore vexed, Lord how long? saith he.David cries out, he roared for the disquitnesse of his Spirit, his bones were broken, he was soar vexed, Lord how long? Says he.
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If there be such deepe disquiet, by reason of this sting in the consciences of good persons, tell me then, what is the disquiet that springeth from sinne, in a Cain, in a Iudas, when it meets with a dispairing disposition? Thus you see Sin hath this time to sting, and therefore thinke not that Sin will never sting till death, sometimes Sinne stingeth a man before death.
If there be such deep disquiet, by reason of this sting in the Consciences of good Persons, tell me then, what is the disquiet that springs from sin, in a Cain, in a Iudas, when it meets with a despairing disposition? Thus you see since hath this time to sting, and Therefore think not that since will never sting till death, sometime Sin stingeth a man before death.
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My brethren, we have many enemies to deale with, even now at this very instant,
My brothers, we have many enemies to deal with, even now At this very instant,
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Another time is at death. When Death commeth and arresteth a sinner in an Action from God, seizeth on a person that is under the power of Sin, on one that is in his sinnes untouched, howsoever he behaved himselfe in his life-time,
another time is At death. When Death comes and arresteth a sinner in an Actium from God, seizes on a person that is under the power of since, on one that is in his Sins untouched, howsoever he behaved himself in his lifetime,
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yet then the very name of Death breakes his heart, it apaleth him, and then it stings such a person.
yet then the very name of Death breaks his heart, it apaleth him, and then it stings such a person.
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It is appointed (beloved) for all of us once to die; It is appointed (Beloved) for all of us once to die;
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Death will one day arrest every man, but when Death appeareth before a man, that hath not a part in Christ, that is under the power of his sinnes,
Death will one day arrest every man, but when Death appears before a man, that hath not a part in christ, that is under the power of his Sins,
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when it commeth to a Belshazzar, it makes his very joynts to smite one against another, it is a sting to him amidest all those sweet morsels, his sinnes, which he so much affected,
when it comes to a Belshazzar, it makes his very Joints to smite one against Another, it is a sting to him amidst all those sweet morsels, his Sins, which he so much affected,
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and so earnestly pursued, it is as a very poyson to him; nothing is a poyson now to us but sinne only;
and so earnestly pursued, it is as a very poison to him; nothing is a poison now to us but sin only;
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but then at the time of death, sinne is a poyson indeed. Lastly, Sinne can sting not onely before, and at, but after death.
but then At the time of death, sin is a poison indeed. Lastly, Sin can sting not only before, and At, but After death.
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Both at the day of Judgement, and after. At the day of Judgement. Both At the day of Judgement, and After. At the day of Judgement.
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Is not the conscience of a sinner (thinke you) stinged, and his spirit deeply affected, by reason of the great wrath of God that is to be poured out,
Is not the conscience of a sinner (think you) stinged, and his Spirit deeply affected, by reason of the great wrath of God that is to be poured out,
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when he shall cry to the mountaines to cover him, when he shall call to those insensible creatures, that are not able to lend him that courtesie to crush him to nothing? Make this our owne case, thinke of it, it will be our case,
when he shall cry to the Mountains to cover him, when he shall call to those insensible creatures, that Are not able to lend him that courtesy to crush him to nothing? Make this our own case, think of it, it will be our case,
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as it is appointed for us all to die, so we must all come to judgtment.
as it is appointed for us all to die, so we must all come to judgtment.
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And after the Judgement, when the sentence, goe you cursed is past, the sting of Sin ceaseth not, no, the worme for ever gnaweth in Hell.
And After the Judgement, when the sentence, go you cursed is past, the sting of since ceases not, no, the worm for ever gnaweth in Hell.
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It were a happinesse for a sinner, if he might onely heare the sentence, if this worme might not still gnaw his conscience,
It were a happiness for a sinner, if he might only hear the sentence, if this worm might not still gnaw his conscience,
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but then, this is his burthen, Sin shall sting him for ever.
but then, this is his burden, since shall sting him for ever.
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This is the first respect in which sinne is called the sting of death, because then Sinne stingeth more emminently and sensibly.
This is the First respect in which sin is called the sting of death, Because then Sin stingeth more emminently and sensibly.
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Secondly, it is called the sting of death, in respect of the metaphor the Apostle aludeth unto, it is taken from the sting of a Serpent,
Secondly, it is called the sting of death, in respect of the metaphor the Apostle abludeth unto, it is taken from the sting of a Serpent,
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and so Sinne is a sting in a double respect; First in respect of the fearefulnesse, and then in respect of the hurtfulnesse of it.
and so Sin is a sting in a double respect; First in respect of the fearfulness, and then in respect of the hurtfulness of it.
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First, in respect of the fearefulnesse; It is Sin that makes Death fearefull to a man.
First, in respect of the fearfulness; It is since that makes Death fearful to a man.
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Indeed I confesse, that in the best Christian (though Christ have pulled out the sting of death yet) there are naturall grudgings, and shruggings.
Indeed I confess, that in the best Christian (though christ have pulled out the sting of death yet) there Are natural grudgings, and shruggings.
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As to a Serpent, though the sting be pulled away, yet there are some abhorrings, and dissikes in a man.
As to a Serpent, though the sting be pulled away, yet there Are Some abhorrings, and dissikes in a man.
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But then how terrible is Derth, when it commeth in compleate Armour, as it doth against a person in whom Sinne remaineth in its full power? it must needs then be terrible.
But then how terrible is Dearth, when it comes in complete Armour, as it does against a person in whom Sin remains in its full power? it must needs then be terrible.
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See the difference betweene two persons, the one is afraid of every one he meeteth, the other is not;
See the difference between two Persons, the one is afraid of every one he meeteth, the other is not;
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what is the reason? the one is greatly indebted and ingaged, the other is free.
what is the reason? the one is greatly indebted and engaged, the other is free.
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So it is with a Christian, and another man, the one cannot heare of Death but his heart breakes, hee is full of feare and horrour;
So it is with a Christian, and Another man, the one cannot hear of Death but his heart breaks, he is full of Fear and horror;
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the other heareth of Death, and is onely somewhat affected in the hearing of it,
the other hears of Death, and is only somewhat affected in the hearing of it,
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but not possessed with that feare as is the other, what is the reason? the sting of death remaineth in one, and not in another.
but not possessed with that Fear as is the other, what is the reason? the sting of death remains in one, and not in Another.
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Sin therefore is a sting in that respect. Secondly, it is a sting in respect of hurtfulnesse.
since Therefore is a sting in that respect. Secondly, it is a sting in respect of hurtfulness.
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The sting of the Serpent is a hurtfull thing, it poysoneth the vitall parts, it takes away life it selfe.
The sting of the Serpent is a hurtful thing, it poisoneth the vital parts, it Takes away life it self.
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All the evill that commeth to us by death, commeth by sinne.
All the evil that comes to us by death, comes by sin.
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Man need not complaine of the ilnesse of the prison so much, as of his owne folly, that he ingaged himselfe in debt, whereby he is cast into prison.
Man need not complain of the ilnesse of the prison so much, as of his own folly, that he engaged himself in debt, whereby he is cast into prison.
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Why complainest thou of the misery in Hell? rather labour to breake off thy sinnes that are the cause of all that miserie:
Why complainest thou of the misery in Hell? rather labour to break off thy Sins that Are the cause of all that misery:
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all the hurtfull qualitie, and miserable condition that befalleth a person in Death and Hell, is for Sin:
all the hurtful quality, and miserable condition that befalls a person in Death and Hell, is for since:
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the eternall separation of the soule from God, and all punishment that followes after in Hell, are the fruit of mans sinne.
the Eternal separation of the soul from God, and all punishment that follows After in Hell, Are the fruit of men sin.
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Hell had not beene Hell without Snne: it is Sin that causeth it to become hurtfull.
Hell had not been Hell without Son: it is since that Causes it to become hurtful.
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Thus I have explained these inquiries. Now I come to make Use and application, and so conclude the Point.
Thus I have explained these inquiries. Now I come to make Use and application, and so conclude the Point.
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The first Use of this point shall be this;
The First Use of this point shall be this;
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If Sin be the sting of death, let it be our wisedome to get this sting pulled out in the time of our life.
If since be the sting of death, let it be our Wisdom to get this sting pulled out in the time of our life.
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Oh that this people were wise (saith God) then would they consider their latter end. O that this people were wise (Says God) then would they Consider their latter end.
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If you were wise that heare mee this day, you would consider that Death will come,
If you were wise that hear me this day, you would Consider that Death will come,
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and (if it be not taken away before-hand) with a sting upon the soule.
and (if it be not taken away beforehand) with a sting upon the soul.
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but there is yet an enemie, as the Apostle saith, The last enemie to bee subdued is Deaeh, he his behind:
but there is yet an enemy, as the Apostle Says, The last enemy to be subdued is Death, he his behind:
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and here is the difference betwixt Death our last enemie, and some other of our enemies:
and Here is the difference betwixt Death our last enemy, and Some other of our enemies:
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some other of our enemies cannot be subdued, but by their presence, but (let me tell you) this Death is such an enemy,
Some other of our enemies cannot be subdued, but by their presence, but (let me tell you) this Death is such an enemy,
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as is never subdued, but by his absence, thou canst never overcome Death in death, thou must not reserve this combat till thou come to the field,
as is never subdued, but by his absence, thou Canst never overcome Death in death, thou must not reserve this combat till thou come to the field,
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but thou must overcome this enemie before he commeth, thou must overcome him in thy life.
but thou must overcome this enemy before he comes, thou must overcome him in thy life.
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How is that? Pull out the sting of him now, then Death is conquered.
How is that? Pull out the sting of him now, then Death is conquered.
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How will you disarme the tongues of malicious slanderous persons, and deprive them of their viperous speech? by an innocent life.
How will you disarm the tongues of malicious slanderous Persons, and deprive them of their viperous speech? by an innocent life.
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So, how will you take away the sting of death? watch against Sin, take away sinne,
So, how will you take away the sting of death? watch against since, take away sin,
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and you take away the power from Death, set upon Sin, and Death is overcome, so much sinne as is now dead, so much is Death conquered.
and you take away the power from Death, Set upon since, and Death is overcome, so much sin as is now dead, so much is Death conquered.
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I beseech you seriously consider these particulars.
I beseech you seriously Consider these particulars.
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First, that it will not be long, ere Death knocke at these dores of ours, these houses of clay must shortly be ruinated, wee must certainly be resolved into dust.
First, that it will not be long, ere Death knock At these doors of ours, these houses of clay must shortly be ruinated, we must Certainly be resolved into dust.
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What is this life of ours, but as a ship that is driven by a gale of breath? When the breath of man ceaseth, the ship lieth in a dead calme.
What is this life of ours, but as a ship that is driven by a gale of breath? When the breath of man ceases, the ship lies in a dead Cam.
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Man goeth to his long home (saith Solomon) and the mourners follow in the streets. Man Goes to his long home (Says Solomon) and the mourners follow in the streets.
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Death is our long home, wee all are the mourners, wee follow in the streetes. This dead carcasse is an example that leads us to our home,
Death is our long home, we all Are the mourners, we follow in the streets. This dead carcase is an Exampl that leads us to our home,
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and a sermon to tell us that we must follow:
and a sermon to tell us that we must follow:
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we follow now in a charitable expression, but we shall follow one day, in paying of the same debt.
we follow now in a charitable expression, but we shall follow one day, in paying of the same debt.
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Looke overall the times of the world, and the dispositions of persons, looke over learning and folly, greatnesse or poorenesse, find me a man that escaped Death. Die we must;
Look overall the times of the world, and the dispositions of Persons, look over learning and folly, greatness or poorness, find me a man that escaped Death. Die we must;
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and we have need to have this much pressed upon us, for it is a hard matter to beleeve that we must die, that I must be the man that must die:
and we have need to have this much pressed upon us, for it is a hard matter to believe that we must die, that I must be the man that must die:
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common notions of Death are granted, but that I must die, and lie in the dust,
Common notions of Death Are granted, but that I must die, and lie in the dust,
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and stand before God, it is a hard matter to beleeve this.
and stand before God, it is a hard matter to believe this.
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And consider this secondly, that Death will be terrible to thee, if he knocke and find a sting in thee.
And Consider this secondly, that Death will be terrible to thee, if he knock and find a sting in thee.
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Alas what will become of that blaspheming soule of thine, when Death shall come and find a sting of blasphemy in thee? How darest thou thinke of giving up that swearing soule of thine to the Judge of heaven and earth? Thou unrighteous person that wilt not sanctifie the Lords day,
Alas what will become of that blaspheming soul of thine, when Death shall come and find a sting of blasphemy in thee? How Darest thou think of giving up that swearing soul of thine to the Judge of heaven and earth? Thou unrighteous person that wilt not sanctify the lords day,
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how darest thou give up that unholy soule of thine to the holy God? Dost thou thinke to have an eternall rest in heaven,
how Darest thou give up that unholy soul of thine to the holy God? Dost thou think to have an Eternal rest in heaven,
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and wilt not give God a rest here? So I might say for all kind of sinners.
and wilt not give God a rest Here? So I might say for all kind of Sinners.
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Thinke of this, take heed lest Death find a sting in thee, for all the sting that Death hath, it findeth in thy selfe, looke to it, thy condition will be fearfull,
Think of this, take heed lest Death find a sting in thee, for all the sting that Death hath, it finds in thy self, look to it, thy condition will be fearful,
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if Death come and find Sin unmortified, unrepented of in thee. God will certainly bring thee to judgement, for every thought, and word, and action.
if Death come and find since unmortified, unrepented of in thee. God will Certainly bring thee to judgement, for every Thought, and word, and actium.
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Thirdly consider this, that naturally we are so tempered, that if Death come, he shall find his weapons,
Thirdly Consider this, that naturally we Are so tempered, that if Death come, he shall find his weapons,
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and strength in us, in every man of us, I meane considered naturally.
and strength in us, in every man of us, I mean considered naturally.
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But how shall I know whether Death when he commeth, shall find a sting in me or no? But how shall I know whither Death when he comes, shall find a sting in me or no?
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I will only give you two tryals, you shall know it thus.
I will only give you two trials, you shall know it thus.
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First, if thy conscience now sting thee for some approved sinne, if thou repent not, Death will assuredly meet thee with a sting; that approved sinne of thine will be the sting of death.
First, if thy conscience now sting thee for Some approved sin, if thou Repent not, Death will assuredly meet thee with a sting; that approved sin of thine will be the sting of death.
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Conscience will sting a man either for the act done, or for the approbation of the act,
Conscience will sting a man either for the act done, or for the approbation of the act,
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if conscience sting a man, for his approbation of a sinfull qualitie, or for a sinfull course,
if conscience sting a man, for his approbation of a sinful quality, or for a sinful course,
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if a man continue in that course, surely that will be the sting of death to his soule:
if a man continue in that course, surely that will be the sting of death to his soul:
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therefore looke to thy selfe, perhaps thou art convicted of such a sinne, perhaps thy conscience hath so wrought on thee, that it hath stung thee for such a sinne, thou yet approvest thy selfe in it,
Therefore look to thy self, perhaps thou art convicted of such a sin, perhaps thy conscience hath so wrought on thee, that it hath stung thee for such a sin, thou yet approvest thy self in it,
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and thou wilt goe on in thy pride still, in such and such sinnes stil, thou wilt doe so: doe:
and thou wilt go on in thy pride still, in such and such Sins still, thou wilt do so: doe:
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but know this, that stand thou never so much upon thy resolution, Death will certainly come,
but know this, that stand thou never so much upon thy resolution, Death will Certainly come,
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and if he find thee in such a sinne against thy conscience, thou hast reserved in thy selfe a sting for Death.
and if he find thee in such a sin against thy conscience, thou hast reserved in thy self a sting for Death.
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Secondly, a man shall know if Death come with a sting by this tryall that Solomon giveth us in Eccles. 11. 9. Rejoyce, oh young man in thy youth,
Secondly, a man shall know if Death come with a sting by this trial that Solomon gives us in Eccles. 11. 9. Rejoice, o young man in thy youth,
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and let thy heart cheare thee in the dayes of thy youth, and walke in the wayes of thy heart,
and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart,
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and sight of thine eyes, but know that for all these things God will bring thee to judgement. and sighed of thine eyes, but know that for all these things God will bring thee to judgement.
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If thou live a voluptuous life, Death will certainly come with a sting. Dives, hee lived a voluptuous life, had he not a sting for it? So others in Scripture, did not their plentifull tables,
If thou live a voluptuous life, Death will Certainly come with a sting. Dives, he lived a voluptuous life, had he not a sting for it? So Others in Scripture, did not their plentiful tables,
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and voluptuous courses bring a sting on them? A voluptuous life makes a sting for Death.
and voluptuous courses bring a sting on them? A voluptuous life makes a sting for Death.
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When a poore wretch is a dying, and shall begin to reflect backe on his life, what have I done? how have I lived? so much time I have spent,
When a poor wretch is a dying, and shall begin to reflect back on his life, what have I done? how have I lived? so much time I have spent,
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or mispent inapparell, in vanitie, in eating, in drinking, in swaggering;
or Mis-spent inapparell, in vanity, in eating, in drinking, in swaggering;
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What comfort is this to his soule? how can he answer this before God? this is the very thing that will sting him at such a day,
What Comfort is this to his soul? how can he answer this before God? this is the very thing that will sting him At such a day,
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when he can reade nothing in his life, but barrennesse, and unfruitfulnesse, nothing that hath honoured God in all his life.
when he can read nothing in his life, but Barrenness, and unfruitfulness, nothing that hath honoured God in all his life.
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Certainly, my brethren, if there be an Epicurious, voluptuous life, this life will provide a sting for Death.
Certainly, my brothers, if there be an Epicurious, voluptuous life, this life will provide a sting for Death.
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Alas you will say, Is it so, then we may feare that Death will seize on us thus,
Alas you will say, Is it so, then we may Fear that Death will seize on us thus,
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for we confesse, we have gone on in a voluptuous life, gone on in sinne, that our conscience hath condemned us for,
for we confess, we have gone on in a voluptuous life, gone on in sin, that our conscience hath condemned us for,
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how shall we doe to pull out this sting?
how shall we do to pull out this sting?
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I would to God you were thus affected, that you were convicted, what a fearfull thing it will be, if sinne remaine.
I would to God you were thus affected, that you were convicted, what a fearful thing it will be, if sin remain.
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But wouldest thou have the sting of death pulled out before death come?
But Wouldst thou have the sting of death pulled out before death come?
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1. How shall I disarme it, that I may looke death in the face with comfort?
1. How shall I disarm it, that I may look death in the face with Comfort?
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I shall give you some wayes and meanes, remember them, and practise them. First, get but a part in Christ, and the sting of death is gone:
I shall give you Some ways and means, Remember them, and practise them. First, get but a part in christ, and the sting of death is gone:
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thankes bee to God (saith the Apostle here) that hath given us victory, through our Lord Iesus Christ. thanks be to God (Says the Apostle Here) that hath given us victory, through our Lord Iesus christ.
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It is he that in the Revelation is said to have the keyes of Hell, and of Death:
It is he that in the Revelation is said to have the keys of Hell, and of Death:
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they are under his command and subjection, he is victorious over them, hee hath vanquished them,
they Are under his command and subjection, he is victorious over them, he hath vanquished them,
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so that if a man have Christ, he hath victorie and power over Hell and Death.
so that if a man have christ, he hath victory and power over Hell and Death.
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I told you in the beginning, that that which giveth a sting to Death, is the guilt of sinne:
I told you in the beginning, that that which gives a sting to Death, is the guilt of sin:
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It is so, and it is a fearfull sting: Now that which takes away the guilt of sinne, is Christ.
It is so, and it is a fearful sting: Now that which Takes away the guilt of sin, is christ.
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And observe it, so much sinne as thou now sparest so much sting thou reservest for Death,
And observe it, so much sin as thou now sparest so much sting thou reservest for Death,
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If Christ be mine, I have enovgh to answer the guilt of sinne. Therefore the Apostle saith, Death cannot separate from the love of God in Christ;
If christ be mine, I have enough to answer the guilt of sin. Therefore the Apostle Says, Death cannot separate from the love of God in christ;
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What shall then? Indeed nothing, it is not the guilt of his sinnes, Christ hath satisfied from them.
What shall then? Indeed nothing, it is not the guilt of his Sins, christ hath satisfied from them.
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So that if thou wilt have the sting of death out, get faith in Christ:
So that if thou wilt have the sting of death out, get faith in christ:
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if thou be not hidden in the clefts of that Rock, in the bloud of Christ,
if thou be not hidden in the clefts of that Rock, in the blood of christ,
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if Christ be not thy Justification, and thy righteousnesse, what hast thou to answer the Justice of God? you must die,
if christ be not thy Justification, and thy righteousness, what hast thou to answer the justice of God? you must die,
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and stand before God, and how can you stand before God in your sinnes? you cannot without Christ,
and stand before God, and how can you stand before God in your Sins? you cannot without christ,
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why doe you not then studie more for Christ? Why doe you not labour for faith in him? It will be your wisedome to labour earnestly to make sure of him,
why do you not then study more for christ? Why do you not labour for faith in him? It will be your Wisdom to labour earnestly to make sure of him,
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if you have him, the sting of death is gone. Death cannot hurt a person that hath Christ.
if you have him, the sting of death is gone. Death cannot hurt a person that hath christ.
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Get faith in Christ therefore, that is the first. Secondly, if you would not have Death terrible, and fearfull to you: labour for sincerity.
Get faith in christ Therefore, that is the First. Secondly, if you would not have Death terrible, and fearful to you: labour for sincerity.
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My brethren, it is a marvellous thing, and yet the truth, uprightnesse, and sincerity of heart, it is an enabling grace.
My brothers, it is a marvellous thing, and yet the truth, uprightness, and sincerity of heart, it is an enabling grace.
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All the particular things that we account particular, otherwise they have not an inabling vertue in them.
All the particular things that we account particular, otherwise they have not an enabling virtue in them.
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Some persons have a great deale of learning and wit, and many friends, much riches, and the like;
some Persons have a great deal of learning and wit, and many Friends, much riches, and the like;
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yet there commeth an occasion sometimes that puzzleth all these, there commeth an occasion sometime, that a mans learning is of no use,
yet there comes an occasion sometime that puzzleth all these, there comes an occasion sometime, that a men learning is of no use,
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and naturall parts and wit cannot helpe, and riches cannot inable him.
and natural parts and wit cannot help, and riches cannot inable him.
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What time is that? The time of death, the heart of a man is put to it at such a time,
What time is that? The time of death, the heart of a man is put to it At such a time,
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and now these shrinke, nothing can inable a man against feare so much, as sincerity and uprightnesse.
and now these shrink, nothing can inable a man against Fear so much, as sincerity and uprightness.
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When the Prophet Isaiah, told Hezekiah from God, that he must die, he flieth to this, Lord remember how I have walked before thee with an upright heart,
When the Prophet Isaiah, told Hezekiah from God, that he must die, he flies to this, Lord Remember how I have walked before thee with an upright heart,
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and done that which was good in thy sight. and done that which was good in thy sighed.
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When Death commeth to a wicked voluptuous person, and telleth him, I am here come for thee, thou must appeare before God, what can this man say? Lord I have lived before thee, a voluptuous, proud, wretched life, I was a scorner of thy Word, a contemner and persecutor of thy people, a swearer, &c. What though perhaps he can say, Lord I have heard so many Sermons, I have beene so much in conference,
When Death comes to a wicked voluptuous person, and Telleth him, I am Here come for thee, thou must appear before God, what can this man say? Lord I have lived before thee, a voluptuous, proud, wretched life, I was a scorner of thy Word, a contemner and persecutor of thy people, a swearer, etc. What though perhaps he can say, Lord I have herd so many Sermons, I have been so much in conference,
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and the like, will this inable a man against the feare of Death? No, nothing but this, that he hath a sincere heart, that his heart is unmixed, that sinne is not affected in his soule, that there is no sinne that hee would live in, no duty that he would not doe, Lord remember that I have walked before thee uprightly;
and the like, will this inable a man against the Fear of Death? No, nothing but this, that he hath a sincere heart, that his heart is unmixed, that sin is not affected in his soul, that there is no sin that he would live in, no duty that he would not do, Lord Remember that I have walked before thee uprightly;
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I say, nothing will inable a man more against feare then sinceritie, and nothing disgraceth, perplexeth the soule in an exigent more then hypocrisie.
I say, nothing will inable a man more against Fear then sincerity, and nothing disgraceth, perplexes the soul in an exigent more then hypocrisy.
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It is sinceritie that takes away the sting of Death. The Apostle in Rom. 14. saith he;
It is sincerity that Takes away the sting of Death. The Apostle in Rom. 14. Says he;
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No man liveth to himselfe, but if hee live, hee liveth to the Lord; and if hee die, hee dieth to the Lord, No man lives to himself, but if he live, he lives to the Lord; and if he die, he Dieth to the Lord,
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whether wee live or die, wee are the Lords. Here is the comfort, wee are the Lords, saith he.whither we live or die, we Are the lords. Here is the Comfort, we Are the lords, Says he.
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How proveth hee that? Wee live unto him: That is the worke of a sincere heart;
How Proves he that? we live unto him: That is the work of a sincere heart;
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A true Christian liveth not to himselfe, but to Christ;
A true Christian lives not to himself, but to christ;
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Now, if thy conscience give thee this testimony, I have lived unto Christ, then whether I live or die, I am the Lords; the Apostle concludeth it.
Now, if thy conscience give thee this testimony, I have lived unto christ, then whither I live or die, I am the lords; the Apostle Concludeth it.
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So right is that of Solomon, Riches availeth not in the day of wrath, but righteousnesse delivereth from death.
So right is that of Solomon, Riches availeth not in the day of wrath, but righteousness Delivereth from death.
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Thy righteousnesse and sincerity delivereth thee, not from dying, but from death;
Thy righteousness and sincerity Delivereth thee, not from dying, but from death;
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It takes away the sting and power of Death, Death shall not be death to thee, it is onely a passage to thee.
It Takes away the sting and power of Death, Death shall not be death to thee, it is only a passage to thee.
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Therefore remember as to get a part in Christ, so to get a perfect, and sincere heart,
Therefore Remember as to get a part in christ, so to get a perfect, and sincere heart,
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and then the sting of death is gone. But a hypocriticall divided heart, a heart and a heart, that will sting a man. That is the second.
and then the sting of death is gone. But a hypocritical divided heart, a heart and a heart, that will sting a man. That is the second.
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Thirdly, wouldest thou have the sting of death pulled out now; Then mortifie thy sinnes now, doe it presently.
Thirdly, Wouldst thou have the sting of death pulled out now; Then mortify thy Sins now, do it presently.
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Remember what Saint Paul saith (but I thinke hee speakes it in respect of afflictions) I professe by our rejoycing in Christ Iesus, I die daily, If it be meant of afflictions,
remember what Saint Paul Says (but I think he speaks it in respect of afflictions) I profess by our rejoicing in christ Iesus, I die daily, If it be meant of afflictions,
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yet it should be verified of us in respect of sinne, die daily to sinne, and then the sting of death is gone.
yet it should be verified of us in respect of sin, die daily to sin, and then the sting of death is gone.
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Oh beloved, our condition will be sad, and discomfortable, when at once we must enter into the field with Death and Sinne;
O Beloved, our condition will be sad, and discomfortable, when At once we must enter into the field with Death and Sin;
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he that dieth daily to Sin, hee hath nothing to doe with Death when it commeth;
he that Dieth daily to since, he hath nothing to do with Death when it comes;
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Death may come to such a party, but it cannot hurt him, he may rest quietly when it commeth.
Death may come to such a party, but it cannot hurt him, he may rest quietly when it comes.
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and is it not folly in a man to spare sinne that giveth a sting to Death?
and is it not folly in a man to spare sin that gives a sting to Death?
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But now, as a man is to crucifie every sinne, (let me put in this caution,
But now, as a man is to crucify every sin, (let me put in this caution,
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and remember this advise) As the sting of every sin is to be pulled out,
and Remember this Advice) As the sting of every since is to be pulled out,
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so pull out especially the sting of that Sin, that now stingeth thy conscience, that now lieth upon thy conscience;
so pull out especially the sting of that since, that now stingeth thy conscience, that now lies upon thy conscience;
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for if it worke now, it will worke fearfully at death: Death doth not lessen the work of sin, but inrageth it;
for if it work now, it will work fearfully At death: Death does not lessen the work of since, but inrageth it;
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God wil then present and set thy sins in orderbefore thee: perhaps God hath brought thee here to day to heare this Word;
God will then present and Set thy Sins in orderbefore thee: perhaps God hath brought thee Here to day to hear this Word;
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getthee home, and set thy soule in order.
getthee home, and Set thy soul in order.
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The love of Sin, and the feare of Death, seldome pa• … t, and where Sinne is much loved, Death will there be much feared, Death is never more terrible,
The love of since, and the Fear of Death, seldom pa• … tO, and where Sin is much loved, Death will there be much feared, Death is never more terrible,
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then where sin is most delighted in. Therefore crucifie sinne, if thou wilt have the sting of death taken away.
then where since is most delighted in. Therefore crucify sin, if thou wilt have the sting of death taken away.
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It may be thou thinkest it is a troublesome worke:
It may be thou Thinkest it is a troublesome work:
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but remember, that those sinnes which thou now so much delightest in, and lovest, and livest in, will then prove the sting of death to thee.
but Remember, that those Sins which thou now so much delightest in, and Lovest, and Livest in, will then prove the sting of death to thee.
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If a man would spend his time in the mortification of sinne, when death commeth, he should have nothing to doe,
If a man would spend his time in the mortification of sin, when death comes, he should have nothing to do,
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but to let his soule loose to God, and to give it up to him, as into the hands of his most faithfull Creatour and Redeemer.
but to let his soul lose to God, and to give it up to him, as into the hands of his most faithful Creator and Redeemer.
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And is it not an excellent thing for a man to have nothing to doe with Death when it commeth?
And is it not an excellent thing for a man to have nothing to do with Death when it comes?
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Lastly, here is a use of comfort.
Lastly, Here is a use of Comfort.
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If it hath pleased God to give any of us the grace to pull out the sting of death, it is a great comfort.
If it hath pleased God to give any of us the grace to pull out the sting of death, it is a great Comfort.
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But Death is approching, you will say. But Death is approaching, you will say.
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Oh, but Death is disarmed, the sting of it is taken away, what a singular comfort is it then to you that Death is comming? Indeed all the comfort that the soule is capable of is this, that the sting of death is tooke away? Now when Death commeth upon such a man, it doth but free him from all that state of miserie hee is in here, from all that extremitie of condition that he is put into, from all those diversities of occasions, pressing occasions, of tumbling about in the world, Death doth but put an end to all.
O, but Death is disarmed, the sting of it is taken away, what a singular Comfort is it then to you that Death is coming? Indeed all the Comfort that the soul is capable of is this, that the sting of death is took away? Now when Death comes upon such a man, it does but free him from all that state of misery he is in Here, from all that extremity of condition that he is put into, from all those diversities of occasions, pressing occasions, of tumbling about in the world, Death does but put an end to all.
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And (which is an excellent comfort to a Christian) Sin is ended with Death:
And (which is an excellent Comfort to a Christian) since is ended with Death:
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This is all that Nature informeth us concerning the Essence and beeing of Death. Death is a dividing of us from this life,
This is all that Nature Informeth us Concerning the Essence and being of Death. Death is a dividing of us from this life,
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what afflicteth the soule of a Christian, but that hee carrieth about him a body of sinne, and of death? This was a trouble to Saint Paul, and is to every true Christian:
what afflicts the soul of a Christian, but that he Carrieth about him a body of sin, and of death? This was a trouble to Saint Paul, and is to every true Christian:
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Now, when Death commeth, there is an end of this Body of sinne, thou shalt never sinne more, thou shalt never grieve the Spirit of God more, thou shalt never be clogged with such imperfections, and infirmities in dutie:
Now, when Death comes, there is an end of this Body of sin, thou shalt never sin more, thou shalt never grieve the Spirit of God more, thou shalt never be clogged with such imperfections, and infirmities in duty:
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that death, that commeth to thee, shall passe thee, to the fruition of eternall glory,
that death, that comes to thee, shall pass thee, to the fruition of Eternal glory,
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and what canst thou desire more, then to be happy in eternall glory with God? FINIS.
and what Canst thou desire more, then to be happy in Eternal glory with God? FINIS.
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THE DESTRVCTION OF THE DESTROYER; OR, THE OVER THROW OF THE LAST ENEMIE. SERMON VII. 1 COR. 15. 16. The last enemie that shall bee destroyed, is Death.
THE DESTRUCTION OF THE DESTROYER; OR, THE OVER THROW OF THE LAST ENEMY. SERMON VII. 1 COR. 15. 16. The last enemy that shall be destroyed, is Death.
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DEath is a subject that a Christian should have in his thoughts often, and neither the hearing,
DEath is a Subject that a Christian should have in his thoughts often, and neither the hearing,
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nor thinking, nor speaking of it can be unseasonable for any place or person. We have heard that the life of Philosophers, is nothing but a meditation of Death:
nor thinking, nor speaking of it can be unseasonable for any place or person. We have herd that the life of Philosophers, is nothing but a meditation of Death:
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and certainly the life of a Christian much more should abound in such meditations. No man can live well, till he can die well.
and Certainly the life of a Christian much more should abound in such meditations. No man can live well, till he can die well.
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Hee that is prepared for Death, is certainly freed from the danger of death:
He that is prepared for Death, is Certainly freed from the danger of death:
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neither is there any so fit a way to bee ready for it, as to be often minded of it.
neither is there any so fit a Way to be ready for it, as to be often minded of it.
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Therefore I have made choice at this time to speake of this verse, wherein (ye see) the Apostle declareth,
Therefore I have made choice At this time to speak of this verse, wherein (you see) the Apostle Declareth,
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and leadeth us to treat of foure things.
and leads us to Treat of foure things.
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First, that there is a Death. Secondly, that this Death is an enemie. Thirdly, that this enemie is the last enemie. Lastly, that this least enemie shall be destroyed.
First, that there is a Death. Secondly, that this Death is an enemy. Thirdly, that this enemy is the last enemy. Lastly, that this lest enemy shall be destroyed.
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A word or two of each of these parts. First; Death is. Yee know that well enough, your eyes shew it you daily:
A word or two of each of these parts. First; Death is. Ye know that well enough, your eyes show it you daily:
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our senses declare it so plainly, that no man is so senslesse that knoweth it not:
our Senses declare it so plainly, that no man is so senseless that Knoweth it not:
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It is agreed upon by all.
It is agreed upon by all.
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Only for your better furtherance to make use of this point, let us acquaint you with that which nature will teach yee concerning Death.
Only for your better furtherance to make use of this point, let us acquaint you with that which nature will teach ye Concerning Death.
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Secondly, with that which Scripture will teach you, above, and better then Nature. Nature sheweth yee concerning Death, first what it is. And then Secondly, what Properties it hath.
Secondly, with that which Scripture will teach you, above, and better then Nature. Nature shows ye Concerning Death, First what it is. And then Secondly, what Properties it hath.
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It telleth us this, That Death is an absence from life, a ceasing from beeing,
It Telleth us this, That Death is an absence from life, a ceasing from being,
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when one was beeing, to be thrust (as it were) out of the present world, and be cast some where.
when one was being, to be thrust (as it were) out of the present world, and be cast Some where.
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and from the things of this life, and sends us abroad we know not where. Secondly, Nature teacheth us three Properties concerning Death.
and from the things of this life, and sends us abroad we know not where. Secondly, Nature Teaches us three Properties Concerning Death.
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One, that it is universall. It hath tied all to it, high and low, rich and poore.
One, that it is universal. It hath tied all to it, high and low, rich and poor.
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Death knockes at the Princes pallace, as well as at the poore habitation of the meanest man.Death knocks At the Princes palace, as well as At the poor habitation of the Meanest man.
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It is a thing that respects no mans greatnesse, it regardeth no wealth, nor wit, nothing; Death takes all before it. That Nature teacheth too. Secondly;
It is a thing that respects no men greatness, it Regardeth no wealth, nor wit, nothing; Death Takes all before it. That Nature Teaches too. Secondly;
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Nature teacheth that Death is inevitable. If a man would give all the world, he cannot thrust it out of dores.
Nature Teaches that Death is inevitable. If a man would give all the world, he cannot thrust it out of doors.
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It takes whole Armies aswell as one man. It scorneth to bee resisted by the Phisitians:
It Takes Whole Armies aswell as one man. It scorneth to be resisted by the Physicians:
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there is no words, no meanes to escape it. It is such an enemie as we must grapple with, and it will conquer. This Nature teacheth.
there is no words, no means to escape it. It is such an enemy as we must grapple with, and it will conquer. This Nature Teaches.
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Againe, Nature teacheth that death is uncertaine. A man knoweth not when Death will come to him,
Again, Nature Teaches that death is uncertain. A man Knoweth not when Death will come to him,
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or when it will lay hold on him, or by what meanes it will fetch him out of the world.
or when it will lay hold on him, or by what means it will fetch him out of the world.
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It may fetch him out of the world at any time, or in any place, and by such occasion, as it is impossible for any wit to thinke of before.
It may fetch him out of the world At any time, or in any place, and by such occasion, as it is impossible for any wit to think of before.
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This is in substance all that Nature teacheth.
This is in substance all that Nature Teaches.
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And the knowledge of this, it is for good use, aswell to remember and consider it, as to understand it.
And the knowledge of this, it is for good use, aswell to Remember and Consider it, as to understand it.
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But now I goe on to tell yee, what the Scripture teacheth concerning Death: for that giveth a perfecter and larger information of the thing,
But now I go on to tell ye, what the Scripture Teaches Concerning Death: for that gives a perfecter and larger information of the thing,
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then the dimme light of Nature.
then the dim Light of Nature.
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The Scripture then (over and above that which Nature sheweth) telleth us concerning Death these things.
The Scripture then (over and above that which Nature shows) Telleth us Concerning Death these things.
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First, it sheweth better what it is; and then It sheweth whence it commeth, and what are the causes of it.
First, it shows better what it is; and then It shows whence it comes, and what Are the Causes of it.
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Thirdly, it declareth the consequences what follow upon it.
Thirdly, it Declareth the consequences what follow upon it.
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And lastly, and bestly, it telleth us the remedie against the ill of Death. In all which Nature stumbleth,
And lastly, and beastly, it Telleth us the remedy against the ill of Death. In all which Nature stumbleth,
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and can doe little or nothing. First, the Scripture telleth us what it is; It letteth us know that it is the disolution of a man, not the annihilation;
and can do little or nothing. First, the Scripture Telleth us what it is; It lets us know that it is the dissolution of a man, not the annihilation;
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It doth not make him cease to bee, but takes asunder a while the soule from the body:
It does not make him cease to be, but Takes asunder a while the soul from the body:
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It carrieth the one to the earth, and the other to another world: so that both continue to bee, though they be not united as before.
It Carrieth the one to the earth, and the other to Another world: so that both continue to be, though they be not united as before.
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There is a naturall bond and union betweene Parents and children, it cuts that asunder.
There is a natural bound and Union between Parents and children, it cuts that asunder.
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The word of God teacheth us, that he hath created the world (as it were) a house of three Stories.
The word of God Teaches us, that he hath created the world (as it were) a house of three Stories.
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The middle is this present life where we be. And there is a lower place, the Dungeon, a place of unhappinesse and destruction.
The middle is this present life where we be. And there is a lower place, the Dungeon, a place of unhappiness and destruction.
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There is a higher place, a pallace of glory. According as men behave themselves in this middle roome;
There is a higher place, a palace of glory. According as men behave themselves in this middle room;
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so Death either leadeth them downe to the place of unhappinesse, or conveyeth them up to the pallace of glory and blessednesse.
so Death either leads them down to the place of unhappiness, or conveyeth them up to the palace of glory and blessedness.
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This, Nature is ignorant of, but the Scripture is plaine in. The rich man dieth, and his soule is carried to Hell;
This, Nature is ignorant of, but the Scripture is plain in. The rich man Dieth, and his soul is carried to Hell;
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the poore man when he died, his soule was advanced to Heaven.
the poor man when he died, his soul was advanced to Heaven.
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So that Death is nothing but the messenger of God to take the soule out of the body,
So that Death is nothing but the Messenger of God to take the soul out of the body,
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and to convey it to a place of more happinesse, or more miserie then can be conceived.
and to convey it to a place of more happiness, or more misery then can be conceived.
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Secondly, the Scripture acquaints us further with the cause of death. Philosophers wondred since nature desireth a perpetuitie,
Secondly, the Scripture acquaints us further with the cause of death. Philosophers wondered since nature Desires a perpetuity,
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and continuance of it selfe, that man should be so short a time in the world.
and Continuance of it self, that man should be so short a time in the world.
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The Scripture endeth this wonderment, and tels us that man indeed was made immortall, to continue for ever, and should not have died:
The Scripture Endeth this wonderment, and tells us that man indeed was made immortal, to continue for ever, and should not have died:
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but sinne came into the world, and by sin death.
but sin Come into the world, and by since death.
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Death is the mother of sinne, and of all miserie, that by little and little draweth to death. I say sinne:Death is the mother of sin, and of all misery, that by little and little draws to death. I say sin:
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the first sinne of our first Parents whereby they transgressed that most easie and equall mandate about eating the forbidden fruit.
the First sin of our First Parents whereby they transgressed that most easy and equal mandate about eating the forbidden fruit.
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That transgression that was the treading under foot the covenant of workes, and the disanulling of it, that sinne let in Death at a great Gappe:
That Transgression that was the treading under foot the Covenant of works, and the Disannulling of it, that sin let in Death At a great Gap:
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and now it triumpheth, and beareth rule over all the world.
and now it Triumpheth, and bears Rule over all the world.
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Nature cannot tell which way in the world a man should die so soone, and that hee that is the Lord of all creatures, should bee inferiour to a great number of them in length of life.
Nature cannot tell which Way in the world a man should die so soon, and that he that is the Lord of all creatures, should be inferior to a great number of them in length of life.
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But the word of God unridleth this riddle, and telleth us that God made man, that hee might and should have lived for ever,
But the word of God unridleth this riddle, and Telleth us that God made man, that he might and should have lived for ever,
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but Sinne comming, and comming in the person of the first man, it brought death, and made all men mortall:
but Sin coming, and coming in the person of the First man, it brought death, and made all men Mortal:
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and when sinne entred, Gods curse came, and that working upon us poore and miserable creatures, it is the cause that we cannot continue long here.
and when sin entered, God's curse Come, and that working upon us poor and miserable creatures, it is the cause that we cannot continue long Here.
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It was equall that death should follow sinne, for since God made man to obey his will,
It was equal that death should follow sin, for since God made man to obey his will,
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when man had unfitted himselfe for Gods service, it was reason that he should have a short continance of life,
when man had unfitted himself for God's service, it was reason that he should have a short continance of life,
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for the longer he endured, the more he would abuse himselfe. Yee see then two things that the Scripture teacheth concerning death.
for the longer he endured, the more he would abuse himself. Ye see then two things that the Scripture Teaches Concerning death.
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The third thing it sheweth is, what followeth after death: and that is plaine; It is appointed for all men once to die, and after death commeth judgement.
The third thing it shows is, what follows After death: and that is plain; It is appointed for all men once to die, and After death comes judgement.
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Nature never dreamed of judgement after Death, but the Scripture telleth us, there is a Judgement after Death. Judgement, what is that?
Nature never dreamed of judgement After Death, but the Scripture Telleth us, there is a Judgement After Death. Judgement, what is that?
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Judgement (yee know) is a calling of a man before Authoritie, a looking into his wayes, a considering of his actions, a finding out whether hee be a sinner, an evill doer:
Judgement (ye know) is a calling of a man before authority, a looking into his ways, a considering of his actions, a finding out whither he be a sinner, an evil doer:
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and if hee find him so, to passe sentence according to his evill deeds.
and if he find him so, to pass sentence according to his evil Deeds.
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When God hath tooke the soule from the body, hee takes the soule first, and after both soule and body,
When God hath took the soul from the body, he Takes the soul First, and After both soul and body,
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and presents them before his owne Tribunall, and there searcheth into every mans life, ransacks his conscience, lookes deepe into his conversation,
and presents them before his own Tribunal, and there Searches into every men life, ransacks his conscience, looks deep into his Conversation,
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and inquireth into his secrets, openeth his actions, and whole carriage from his infancie to his last breath,
and inquires into his secrets, Openeth his actions, and Whole carriage from his infancy to his last breath,
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and findeth out the things that hee hath done, and passeth sentence according to that he hath done. This Judgement hath two degrees.
and finds out the things that he hath done, and passes sentence according to that he hath done. This Judgement hath two Degrees.
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First assoone as a man dieth.
First As soon as a man Dieth.
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No sooner is the soule separated from this case (as it were) the bodie, No sooner is the soul separated from this case (as it were) the body,
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but instantly it is presented before the Lord Jesus Christ, and there he passeth sentence, either that it is a true beleever, a godly liver, a person united to Christ, that walked as becommeth the Gospell of Christ,
but instantly it is presented before the Lord jesus christ, and there he passes sentence, either that it is a true believer, a godly liver, a person united to christ, that walked as becomes the Gospel of christ,
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and then it receiveth glory, and joy, and blisse for the present, more then tongue expresse.
and then it receives glory, and joy, and bliss for the present, more then tongue express.
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Or else it findeth against him, that he was a sinfull man, a wicked man, a hypocrite, a dissembler, one that named Christ with his tongue,
Or Else it finds against him, that he was a sinful man, a wicked man, a hypocrite, a dissembler, one that nam christ with his tongue,
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but did not depart from iniquitie, nor live according to the Gospell of Christ:
but did not depart from iniquity, nor live according to the Gospel of christ:
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and then he is delivered up to Sathan, to bee hurried downe to Hell, and there to suffer the wrath of God according to the desert of so great wickednesse.
and then he is Delivered up to Sathan, to be hurried down to Hell, and there to suffer the wrath of God according to the desert of so great wickedness.
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This particular judgement passeth upon every soule assoone as it leaveth the Body.
This particular judgement passes upon every soul As soon as it Leaveth the Body.
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Then followeth the great universall Judgement, when soule and body shall be reunited, and stand before God:
Then follows the great universal Judgement, when soul and body shall be Reunited, and stand before God:
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Oh blessed be the name of God, that hath beene pleased to provide so perfect a remedie against so mortall an enemie:
O blessed be the name of God, that hath been pleased to provide so perfect a remedy against so Mortal an enemy:
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every particular man that ever hath beene, is, or shall be, every man shall appeare in their owne persons, their whole lives shall be laied open, all secret things shall bee made knowne,
every particular man that ever hath been, is, or shall be, every man shall appear in their own Persons, their Whole lives shall be laid open, all secret things shall be made known,
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for God (saith the Apostle) shall judge the secrets of all hearts by Iesus Christ according to my Gospell.
for God (Says the Apostle) shall judge the secrets of all hearts by Iesus christ according to my Gospel.
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This is the third thing that the word of God informeth us concerning death, that nature could never doe.
This is the third thing that the word of God Informeth us Concerning death, that nature could never do.
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The last, that is the best, the Scripture giveth us a remedie against the ill of Death. It is a pittifull thing to heare of mortallity and sicknesse,
The last, that is the best, the Scripture gives us a remedy against the ill of Death. It is a pitiful thing to hear of mortality and sickness,
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if there were not a good Potion or Phisicke prescribed to escape the ill of it.
if there were not a good Potion or Physic prescribed to escape the ill of it.
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To heare tell of Death, and so tell, as the Scripture saith, that it is a going to another world of weale or woe,
To hear tell of Death, and so tell, as the Scripture Says, that it is a going to Another world of weal or woe,
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and not to heare of a remedie, it is wofull tydings, and would wring teares from a hard heart.
and not to hear of a remedy, it is woeful tidings, and would wring tears from a hard heart.
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But the Scripture makes report of death, not onely tollerable and easie, but comfortable and gladsome to a Christian heart:
But the Scripture makes report of death, not only tolerable and easy, but comfortable and gladsome to a Christian heart:
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for it sheweth by whom, and by what meanes we may infallibly, and certainly, escape all the hurt that Death can doe:
for it shows by whom, and by what means we may infallibly, and Certainly, escape all the hurt that Death can do:
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Nay, by what meanes we may order our selves so, that Death may be beneficiall to us. What is that? In one short word; It is Christ;
Nay, by what means we may order our selves so, that Death may be beneficial to us. What is that? In one short word; It is christ;
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I am the resurrection, and the life, hee that beleeveth in mee, shall never see death. Hee meaneth to hurt himselfe.I am the resurrection, and the life, he that Believeth in me, shall never see death. He means to hurt himself.
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Againe, This is the message, that God hath given us life, and this life is in his Sonne.
Again, This is the message, that God hath given us life, and this life is in his Son.
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And, Hee that hath the Sonne hath life.
And, He that hath the Son hath life.
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Our Saviour Jesus Christ came into the world (as the Apostle telleth us) that hee might destroy him that had the power of death,
Our Saviour jesus christ Come into the world (as the Apostle Telleth us) that he might destroy him that had the power of death,
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and so set them at libertie, that all their life-time were in bondage under the feare of death. And Saint Iohn saith;and so Set them At liberty, that all their lifetime were in bondage under the Fear of death. And Saint John Says;
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Hee came into the world to destroy the workes of the divell: which are sinne and death.He Come into the world to destroy the works of the Devil: which Are sin and death.
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So that now Death hath lost his sting, because Christ overcame it:
So that now Death hath lost his sting, Because christ overcame it:
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in dying hee slue Death, and was the death of Death: this man Christ, God and Man, hee offered himselfe to his Father as a Sacrifice for the sinnes of the world,
in dying he slew Death, and was the death of Death: this man christ, God and Man, he offered himself to his Father as a Sacrifice for the Sins of the world,
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and dying a cursed death upon the Crosse, so satisfied the justice of God on the behalfe of all those that are in him, that death can doe them no harme:
and dying a cursed death upon the Cross, so satisfied the Justice of God on the behalf of all those that Are in him, that death can do them no harm:
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It is nothing else but a passage to eternall blessednesse.
It is nothing Else but a passage to Eternal blessedness.
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and to lay it open so clearely and plainly in the Gospell.
and to lay it open so clearly and plainly in the Gospel.
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Yee have heard of those things that I thought to put yee in mind of concerning Death, and so I have done with the first point.
Ye have herd of those things that I Thought to put ye in mind of Concerning Death, and so I have done with the First point.
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The second is, That Death is an enemie. Therefore the Apostle Paul telleth us of a certaine sting it hath, Oh Death where is thy sting? It is an armed enemie, it commeth as a Serpent with a sting that entreth into a mans soule, putteth it to extreame perplexitie,
The second is, That Death is an enemy. Therefore the Apostle Paul Telleth us of a certain sting it hath, O Death where is thy sting? It is an armed enemy, it comes as a Serpent with a sting that entereth into a men soul, putteth it to extreme perplexity,
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if he takes not order to disarme this enemie. An enemie yee know is a person that setteth himselfe wilfully to hurt;
if he Takes not order to disarm this enemy. an enemy ye know is a person that sets himself wilfully to hurt;
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a man may hurt his neighbour, either through indiscretion, or unadvisednesse against his will, or hee may lay waite to doe him hurt, intending mischiefe,
a man may hurt his neighbour, either through indiscretion, or unadvisedness against his will, or he may lay wait to do him hurt, intending mischief,
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and seeking to performe somewhat that shall bee injurious to him.
and seeking to perform somewhat that shall be injurious to him.
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Wee call not him an enemie that we receive a little hurt from against his will, contrary to his purpose and intention:
we call not him an enemy that we receive a little hurt from against his will, contrary to his purpose and intention:
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but he that studieth, and beforehand desireth to be an enemie. Now Death (as we may say) studieth our hurt in all extremitie before-hand.
but he that studieth, and beforehand Desires to be an enemy. Now Death (as we may say) studieth our hurt in all extremity beforehand.
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There is but two sorts of hurt that can come to a man. One is, to deprive him of that which is beneficiall and comfortable, to robbe him of all that is contentfull to him in this life.
There is but two sorts of hurt that can come to a man. One is, to deprive him of that which is beneficial and comfortable, to rob him of all that is contentful to him in this life.
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As when a company of Foes breake into a Nation, they burne their goods, and spoile their houses,
As when a company of Foes break into a nation, they burn their goods, and spoil their houses,
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and robbe and take away all that is comfortable to them, so much as they can.
and rob and take away all that is comfortable to them, so much as they can.
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Death is such an enemie: It desireth to bereave a man of that necessarie contentment hee hath.Death is such an enemy: It Desires to bereave a man of that necessary contentment he hath.
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When it meeteth with a learned man, it takes away all his learning at one blow, assoone as he is dead, hee ceaseth to bee a great scholler.
When it meeteth with a learned man, it Takes away all his learning At one blow, As soon as he is dead, he ceases to be a great scholar.
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It commeth to a rich man, and robbes him of all his goods at one blow too:
It comes to a rich man, and robs him of all his goods At one blow too:
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though he have millions, Death causeth all to be another mans.
though he have millions, Death Causes all to be Another men.
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When it commeth to a King, it pulleth him beside his Throne, takes his Crowne off his head,
When it comes to a King, it pulls him beside his Throne, Takes his Crown off his head,
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and casteth both him and it into the dust, hee is king no longer when hee is dead.
and Cast both him and it into the dust, he is King no longer when he is dead.
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And so in all the benefits of this life, it takes away the pleasure and contentments of a man;
And so in all the benefits of this life, it Takes away the pleasure and contentment's of a man;
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it takes away the husband from the wife, and the wife from the husband; it divideth children from Parents, and Parents from children:
it Takes away the husband from the wife, and the wife from the husband; it divides children from Parents, and Parents from children:
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all the benefits that this life afford, death strippeth a man of them all, and turnes him naked out of the world, just as hee came hee must goe,
all the benefits that this life afford, death strippeth a man of them all, and turns him naked out of the world, just as he Come he must go,
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and killeth, and brings us to perdition.
and kills, and brings us to perdition.
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and carry nothing in his hand: Death will not admit him to take one farthing, or any thing else with him.and carry nothing in his hand: Death will not admit him to take one farthing, or any thing Else with him.
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So he is an enemie, for hee spoileth us of whatsoever is desirable in this life.
So he is an enemy, for he spoileth us of whatsoever is desirable in this life.
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But he is an enemie also in inflicting a great deale of ill upon men. So death bringeth torment for the present:
But he is an enemy also in inflicting a great deal of ill upon men. So death brings torment for the present:
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It is a terrible thing to wrestle with; it makes a man bleed, and sweat as it were:
It is a terrible thing to wrestle with; it makes a man bleed, and sweat as it were:
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No man can incounter with death, but he feeleth anxietie and vexation of body and minde, (unlesse hee have comfort from above to enable him to wrestle with it,
No man can encounter with death, but he feeleth anxiety and vexation of body and mind, (unless he have Comfort from above to enable him to wrestle with it,
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but) in his owne proper nature it is so furious an enemie, that it doth not cease till it hath dragged the soule into the presence of God,
but) in his own proper nature it is so furious an enemy, that it does not cease till it hath dragged the soul into the presence of God,
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and after, from his Tribunall to the torment of eternall fire in Hell.
and After, from his Tribunal to the torment of Eternal fire in Hell.
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That succeedeth death, for naturally of its owne nature it tendeth to the destruction of man,
That succeedeth death, for naturally of its own nature it tendeth to the destruction of man,
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because it is a fruit of sinne, and therefore must needs be the perdition, and overthrow of the soule.
Because it is a fruit of sin, and Therefore must needs be the perdition, and overthrow of the soul.
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For sinne bringeth destruction in regard it makes God angrie with us, and separateth from him,
For sin brings destruction in regard it makes God angry with us, and separateth from him,
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and by consequence from all manner of comfort:
and by consequence from all manner of Comfort:
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and in regard it separateth from him, it bringeth all manner of ill, his wrath, his hatred,
and in regard it separateth from him, it brings all manner of ill, his wrath, his hatred,
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and ill will the greatest of all.
and ill will the greatest of all.
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Death (I say) properly, and of it selfe intendeth, and seekes to draw all those that it layes hold on to a state of everlasting unhappinesse, therefore it is an enemie.Death (I say) properly, and of it self intends, and seeks to draw all those that it lays hold on to a state of everlasting unhappiness, Therefore it is an enemy.
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So you see the second point opened.
So you see the second point opened.
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The third is, that Death is the last enemie, after which there shall bee no more.
The third is, that Death is the last enemy, After which there shall be no more.
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But I must tell you to whom it is the last, not to all. But I must tell you to whom it is the last, not to all.
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For there are a generation of men that shall feele death to be the least of enemies, and in a manner the first.
For there Are a generation of men that shall feel death to be the least of enemies, and in a manner the First.
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But to the Saints and those that are prepared for death, and those that will use the remedie, to these,
But to the Saints and those that Are prepared for death, and those that will use the remedy, to these,
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and these alone, death is the last enemie:
and these alone, death is the last enemy:
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after once they have grappled, and fought, and encountred with this enemie, they are at peace and rest;
After once they have grappled, and fought, and encountered with this enemy, they Are At peace and rest;
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as he saith, Happy are they that die in the Lord, for they rest from their labours.
as he Says, Happy Are they that die in the Lord, for they rest from their labours.
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There is no more toyle and miserie to a good man after death.
There is no more toil and misery to a good man After death.
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And why? Because, death seperateth sin from his soule, as well as the soule from the body,
And why? Because, death separateth since from his soul, as well as the soul from the body,
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and so taking away the cause of unrest, it must needs take away miserie and unhappinesse it selfe.
and so taking away the cause of unrest, it must needs take away misery and unhappiness it self.
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Indeed properly, Death doth it not, but the Lord Iesus Christ by death.
Indeed properly, Death does it not, but the Lord Iesus christ by death.
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For it pleaseth him when his servants leave this world, then they are fit to enter into a place of happinesse in another world, which they could not be,
For it Pleases him when his Servants leave this world, then they Are fit to enter into a place of happiness in Another world, which they could not be,
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except they were freed from sin.
except they were freed from since.
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Death is the daughter of sinne, and with a happy patricide (as it were) at once it destroyeth it selfe and sin:Death is the daughter of sin, and with a happy patricide (as it were) At once it Destroyeth it self and since:
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and therfore it takes away all misery, because it takes away all sinne.
and Therefore it Takes away all misery, Because it Takes away all sin.
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Therefore it is the last enemie, because it killeth the worst of our enemies, for when we are dead, there shall be no more enmitie betweene God and us, and so no more enemy. This is the third point.
Therefore it is the last enemy, Because it kills the worst of our enemies, for when we Are dead, there shall be no more enmity between God and us, and so no more enemy. This is the third point.
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The last is, that this enemie shall bee destroyed.
The last is, that this enemy shall be destroyed.
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A thing is destroyed, abolished, when it selfe ceaseth to be, and is tooke out of the way,
A thing is destroyed, abolished, when it self ceases to be, and is took out of the Way,
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and when all the ill effects that it would produce, and effect or hath, are removed.
and when all the ill effects that it would produce, and Effect or hath, Are removed.
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So the Lord Jesus Christ abolisheth Death, he destroyeth it, that it shall never againe be knowne in the world, or felt by his servants:
So the Lord jesus christ abolisheth Death, he Destroyeth it, that it shall never again be known in the world, or felt by his Servants:
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and he preventeth all those evill effects that it would worke in the soule for eternitie,
and he preventeth all those evil effects that it would work in the soul for eternity,
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and removeth all the ill effects of it, that it hath wrought on their bodies for the present time.
and Removeth all the ill effects of it, that it hath wrought on their bodies for the present time.
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Death takes away a mans goods for the present, Christ abolisheth that, he giveth everlasting substance in heaven.Death Takes away a men goods for the present, christ abolisheth that, he gives everlasting substance in heaven.
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Death takes away friends, Christ abolisheth that, hee sends us to heaven, where we have more friends and better.Death Takes away Friends, christ abolisheth that, he sends us to heaven, where we have more Friends and better.
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Death brings the body to rottennesse and corruption, it laieth it in the dust, turnes it to putrifaction, Christ abolisheth that, at the Resurrection it shall rise againe in glory. Death brings the body to rottenness and corruption, it Layeth it in the dust, turns it to putrefaction, christ abolisheth that, At the Resurrection it shall rise again in glory.
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How that is done the Apostle tells us in the end of this chapter;
How that is done the Apostle tells us in the end of this chapter;
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The body shall be laid in the dust, a weake and feeble, a mortall and naturall body,
The body shall be laid in the dust, a weak and feeble, a Mortal and natural body,
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but it shall bee clothed with immortalitie;
but it shall be clothed with immortality;
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This mortall shall put on immortalitie, this corruptible shall put on incorruption, then shall bee fulfilled that saying, Death is swallowed up in victorie. This Mortal shall put on immortality, this corruptible shall put on incorruption, then shall be fulfilled that saying, Death is swallowed up in victory.
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But this is also limited, it shall bee destroyed, to whom? To those that use the remedie, those that partake of Christ, those that have put on him that is the Resurrection and the life.
But this is also limited, it shall be destroyed, to whom? To those that use the remedy, those that partake of christ, those that have put on him that is the Resurrection and the life.
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and drinke, and sport, and pastime:
and drink, and sport, and pastime:
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Thus I have laid before your eyes briefly these foure things, that the Apostle leadeth us to treate of concerning death. That it is; That it is an enemie.
Thus I have laid before your eyes briefly these foure things, that the Apostle leads us to Treat of Concerning death. That it is; That it is an enemy.
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That it is the last enemie. And that it shall be destroyed. Now I desire to apply this, and to make use of it.
That it is the last enemy. And that it shall be destroyed. Now I desire to apply this, and to make use of it.
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First, I shall be bold to play the Examiner, to search each conscience a little. Brethren, let the word of God enter into your soules.
First, I shall be bold to play the Examiner, to search each conscience a little. Brothers, let the word of God enter into your Souls.
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Yee heare that there is a death, and that this death is a sore and bitter enemie: and yee heare that to some sort of men it is the last enemie that ever they shall encounter with,
Ye hear that there is a death, and that this death is a soar and bitter enemy: and ye hear that to Some sort of men it is the last enemy that ever they shall encounter with,
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and bee freed from all the hurt of it, it shall be utterly destroyed.
and be freed from all the hurt of it, it shall be utterly destroyed.
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Now doe so much as discend every one into himselfe, and inquire what care there hath beene to prepare for death, to make use of the remedie against death: what time and paines hath beene bestowed to seeke to get that that is the only meanes to escape the Dart of this enemie,
Now do so much as descend every one into himself, and inquire what care there hath been to prepare for death, to make use of the remedy against death: what time and pains hath been bestowed to seek to get that that is the only means to escape the Dart of this enemy,
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and that that is the only cause to procure this enfranchisement to the soule, from that that else will destroy all.
and that that is the only cause to procure this enfranchisement to the soul, from that that Else will destroy all.
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A man hath not fitted himselfe to encounter with his enemie, when hee lookes after wealth,
A man hath not fitted himself to encounter with his enemy, when he looks After wealth,
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and followeth the pleasures and contentments of this life; these things will doe no good, they will be rather a burthen to the heart,
and follows the pleasures and contentment's of this life; these things will do no good, they will be rather a burden to the heart,
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and vexe the soule, and increase the mischiefe, laying more sin upon the soule, and giving death darts to pierce the soule with.
and vex the soul, and increase the mischief, laying more since upon the soul, and giving death darts to pierce the soul with.
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But when is a man fit for death? and who may encounter with this enemie with safetie? I will tell yee;
But when is a man fit for death? and who may encounter with this enemy with safety? I will tell ye;
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That man that takes the greatest care to disarme death of his weapons, to arme himselfe with defensive weapons against death. If an enemie come upon a man with good weapons in his hand,
That man that Takes the greatest care to disarm death of his weapons, to arm himself with defensive weapons against death. If an enemy come upon a man with good weapons in his hand,
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and find him altogether unweaponed, it is hard for a naked unarmed man to deale with him:
and find him altogether unweaponed, it is hard for a naked unarmed man to deal with him:
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it is hard for a man that never thought of it before, to fight with one that is skilfull at his weapons.
it is hard for a man that never Thought of it before, to fight with one that is skilful At his weapons.
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Death (I told yee) is an enemie, and an enemie that is skilfull in his weapons:Death (I told ye) is an enemy, and an enemy that is skilful in his weapons:
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and the weapon of death it is our owne sinne. Death bringeth nothing with it to hurt a man;
and the weapon of death it is our own sin. Death brings nothing with it to hurt a man;
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It findeth with us, and in us, that whereby to hurt us. So many corruptions as are in thy heart, so many weapons.
It finds with us, and in us, that whereby to hurt us. So many corruptions as Are in thy heart, so many weapons.
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So many idle words so many bad deedes; so many swords to pierce thy heart.
So many idle words so many bad Deeds; so many swords to pierce thy heart.
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Death maketh use of those weapons it findeth in our selves, and with them hee destroyeth,Death makes use of those weapons it finds in our selves, and with them he Destroyeth,
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Now, what have yee done (beloved) to disarme death? what care have yee taken to breake sinne apieces, that it may not be as a sword ready drawne for the hand of death when it commeth? as Arrowes in a Bow, to shoot at you,
Now, what have ye done (Beloved) to disarm death? what care have ye taken to break sin apieces, that it may not be as a sword ready drawn for the hand of death when it comes? as Arrows in a Bow, to shoot At you,
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when Death laieth hold on you? That man that hath tooke no care to overcome sinne in the power of it,
when Death Layeth hold on you? That man that hath took no care to overcome sin in the power of it,
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and to get himselfe free from the guilt and punishment of it, is unfit for death. If death come upon him,
and to get himself free from the guilt and punishment of it, is unfit for death. If death come upon him,
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and find his offences unrepented of, unpardoned, unsubdued, he will so order those offences, that he will thrust them into his soule,
and find his offences unrepented of, unpardoned, unsubdued, he will so order those offences, that he will thrust them into his soul,
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as so many poisoned Darts, that will bring sorrow, and anguish, and vexation, and destruction to all eternitie.
as so many poisoned Darts, that will bring sorrow, and anguish, and vexation, and destruction to all eternity.
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Ye may see then whether yee have any fitnesse to meet with this Enemie, whether yee be in case to fight that battell; that of necessitie yee must;
You may see then whither ye have any fitness to meet with this Enemy, whither ye be in case to fight that battle; that of necessity ye must;
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for Death (as I told yee before) is enevitable. If yee have not;
for Death (as I told ye before) is enevitable. If ye have not;
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Get alone betweene God and thy selfe, and there call to mind the corruption of thy nature, the sinnes of thy childhood, of thy body, of thy mind, bring thy soule into his presence, confesse thy sinnes, with an endevour to breake thy heart for them,
Get alone between God and thy self, and there call to mind the corruption of thy nature, the Sins of thy childhood, of thy body, of thy mind, bring thy soul into his presence, confess thy Sins, with an endeavour to break thy heart for them,
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and to be sorry for them, mightily crying to him in the mediation of that blessed Advocate Jesus Christ, that died on the Crosse, to pardon,
and to be sorry for them, mightily crying to him in the mediation of that blessed Advocate jesus christ, that died on the Cross, to pardon,
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and to wash thy soule in his bloud, and to deliver thee from the pollution of thy sinnes.
and to wash thy soul in his blood, and to deliver thee from the pollution of thy Sins.
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Begge the Spirit of sanctification to beate downe those sinnes, and subdue thy corruptions.
Beg the Spirit of sanctification to beat down those Sins, and subdue thy corruptions.
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Bestow time to performe these exercises daily, carefully present thy selfe before God, thus to renew thy repentance and faith in Christ, to make thy peace with God:
Bestow time to perform these exercises daily, carefully present thy self before God, thus to renew thy Repentance and faith in christ, to make thy peace with God:
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Labour to purge away the filthinesse of thy sinne, and then whensoever Death commeth, thou shalt find in thy selfe sufficient against it, thou hast disarmed it.
Labour to purge away the filthiness of thy sin, and then whensoever Death comes, thou shalt find in thy self sufficient against it, thou hast disarmed it.
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But if yee spend your time in pursuing profits and pleasures, and follow the vanities of this life,
But if ye spend your time in pursuing profits and pleasures, and follow the vanities of this life,
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and either yee doe not thinke of death, or yee thinke of it no otherwise then a heathen man would have done, to no purpose;
and either ye do not think of death, or ye think of it no otherwise then a heathen man would have done, to no purpose;
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yee thinke of it to enjoy the world while yee live, because yee know not how soone death will end the world and you,
ye think of it to enjoy the world while ye live, Because ye know not how soon death will end the world and you,
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if you play the Epicures in the thought of Death, to annimate you to enjoy the outward benefits of this life:
if you play the Epicureans in the Thought of Death, to animate you to enjoy the outward benefits of this life:
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to thinke of it to no purpose, but only to talke and discourse now and then as occasion serveth:
to think of it to no purpose, but only to talk and discourse now and then as occasion serves:
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then Death will find your soules laden with innumerable sinnes that repentance hath not discharged, and undoubtedly it will bring eternall perdition.
then Death will find your Souls laden with innumerable Sins that Repentance hath not discharged, and undoubtedly it will bring Eternal perdition.
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Have yee thus disarmed Death?
Have ye thus disarmed Death?
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But againe, a mans selfe must be armed, or else hee cannot incounter with his enemie, What is our Armour against Death to keepe off that blow?
But again, a men self must be armed, or Else he cannot encounter with his enemy, What is our Armour against Death to keep off that blow?
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The Apostle in one word sheweth us these Armours, when hee saith, a Breast-plate of faith, and love,
The Apostle in one word shows us these Armours, when he Says, a Breastplate of faith, and love,
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and the hope of salvation a Helmet. and the hope of salvation a Helmet.
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If a man have got faith to rest on Christ alone for eternall happinesse, and his soule filled with the hope of glory,
If a man have god faith to rest on christ alone for Eternal happiness, and his soul filled with the hope of glory,
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and salvation through him, and then with love to him, and his servants for his sake;
and salvation through him, and then with love to him, and his Servants for his sake;
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These three vertues will secure a man against all the hurt that death can doe.
These three Virtues will secure a man against all the hurt that death can do.
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Faith, Hope, and Charitie, the Cardinall vertues that Christian religion requires, and commands us to seeke, these are Armour of proofe against all the blowes of death: hee that hath them shall never be hurt of Death, because he shall never taste of the second death: he hath onely to wrestle with the first Death,Faith, Hope, and Charity, the Cardinal Virtues that Christian Religion requires, and commands us to seek, these Are Armour of proof against all the blows of death: he that hath them shall never be hurt of Death, Because he shall never taste of the second death: he hath only to wrestle with the First Death,
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and there is no terrour, nor terriblenesse in that, if a mans heart be secure by these Graces.
and there is no terror, nor terribleness in that, if a men heart be secure by these Graces.
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Faith whereby we depend on Christ, and on him alone for grace and salvation, bringing hope whereby we expect and looke for salvation of our soules by his bloud according to his promise,
Faith whereby we depend on christ, and on him alone for grace and salvation, bringing hope whereby we expect and look for salvation of our Souls by his blood according to his promise,
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and working charitie whereby we love him for his goodnesse, and his servants for his sake (If it be charitie not onely of the lip to speake well,
and working charity whereby we love him for his Goodness, and his Servants for his sake (If it be charity not only of the lip to speak well,
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but that that produceth wel-doing) I say this is that makes us that death cannot separate us from Christ,
but that that Produceth welldoing) I say this is that makes us that death cannot separate us from christ,
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but the further we are from life, the neerer we are to him, for when this outward taber nacle of our house is dissolved, we have a building with God eternall in the heavens:
but the further we Are from life, the nearer we Are to him, for when this outward taber nacle of our house is dissolved, we have a building with God Eternal in the heavens:
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and death to such a man is nothing but the opening of the dore to let him out of the dungeon of the world,
and death to such a man is nothing but the opening of the door to let him out of the dungeon of the world,
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and to place him happily in the Pallace of eternall blisse.
and to place him happily in the Palace of Eternal bliss.
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I pray enter into consideration how yee have behaved your selves in the course of your lives,
I pray enter into consideration how ye have behaved your selves in the course of your lives,
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whether as Heathens, or as Christians.
whither as heathens, or as Christians.
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A man that takes no care to prepare for death, though he come to the Church from Sunday to Sunday,
A man that Takes no care to prepare for death, though he come to the Church from Sunday to Sunday,
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and partake of all Gods ordinances, yet if the consideration of death bee not so imprinted in him, that it become a motive to him to labour for Faith,
and partake of all God's ordinances, yet if the consideration of death be not so imprinted in him, that it become a motive to him to labour for Faith,
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and hope, and charitie, and to endeavour to edifie himselfe in these graces, he liveth as a Heathen or an Infidell:
and hope, and charity, and to endeavour to edify himself in these graces, he lives as a Heathen or an Infidel:
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and when death commeth to him, it will doe him more hurt, then it will an Infidell,
and when death comes to him, it will do him more hurt, then it will an Infidel,
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because by how much God hath given him more meanes to escape, and by neglecting those meanes,
Because by how much God hath given him more means to escape, and by neglecting those means,
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as his sin is greater, so shall his punishment be.
as his since is greater, so shall his punishment be.
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Secondly, if yee have beene carelesse for to prepare for this enemie; Now be ashamed of it,
Secondly, if ye have been careless for to prepare for this enemy; Now be ashamed of it,
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and sorrow for it, let your hearts now smite yee, and ake within you:
and sorrow for it, let your hearts now smite ye, and ache within you:
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Oh foolish man or woman (say) I have lived twenty, thirty, forty, fifty yeares, and some more;
O foolish man or woman (say) I have lived twenty, thirty, forty, fifty Years, and Some more;
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I have laboured against other enemies, if men had any thing against me, I would be sure to take order;
I have laboured against other enemies, if men had any thing against me, I would be sure to take order;
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I have laboured for the things of this life, for riches and friends, and given my selfe leave for to enjoy pleasures,
I have laboured for the things of this life, for riches and Friends, and given my self leave for to enjoy pleasures,
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and taken paines to doe good to my body:
and taken pains to do good to my body:
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but all this while it never came into my heart seriously to thinke, I must die, and after that commeth judgement, that I must stand before Gods Tribunall,
but all this while it never Come into my heart seriously to think, I must die, and After that comes judgement, that I must stand before God's Tribunal,
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and give account of my wayes, I have not laboured to beware of Death and of sinne,
and give account of my ways, I have not laboured to beware of Death and of sin,
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nor to kill my corruptions, I have not laboured to increase in Faith, and hope, and charitie; I have left my selfe unarmed against the last and worst enemie.
nor to kill my corruptions, I have not laboured to increase in Faith, and hope, and charity; I have left my self unarmed against the last and worst enemy.
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Oh what folly is this, to live in the world many a long day, and never to consider, that there will be an end of all these dayes,
O what folly is this, to live in the world many a long day, and never to Consider, that there will be an end of all these days,
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and the end of those, the beginning of another life, and a life that will be infinitely more miserable then this.
and the end of those, the beginning of Another life, and a life that will be infinitely more miserable then this.
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If this (beloved) have beene any of your faults to be carelesly forgetfull of your latter end, not to consider of your departure hence:
If this (Beloved) have been any of your Faults to be carelessly forgetful of your latter end, not to Consider of your departure hence:
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if the world have so tempted you, and pleasures have so enamoured you, that you have forgotten your latter end, blame your selves, it is the greatest of all follies.
if the world have so tempted you, and pleasures have so enamoured you, that you have forgotten your latter end, blame your selves, it is the greatest of all follies.
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And that I may disgrace this folly, and make you ashamed of it; Consider a little.
And that I may disgrace this folly, and make you ashamed of it; Consider a little.
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That this is to be like children; The Apostle biddeth us not to be like children in understanding:
That this is to be like children; The Apostle bids us not to be like children in understanding:
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but hee that forgetteth Death, and is carelesse to prepare for it, is a very child.
but he that forgetteth Death, and is careless to prepare for it, is a very child.
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A little one never thinketh hee shall ever bee a man himselfe, and maintaine himselfe,
A little one never Thinketh he shall ever be a man himself, and maintain himself,
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and live in the world by his owne labour, or by that he shall have from his friends, he careth for nothing but meat,
and live in the world by his own labour, or by that he shall have from his Friends, he Careth for nothing but meat,
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wee blame their folly, and laugh at it as rediculous, and therefore by our diligence we prevent that ill that might else come upon them.
we blame their folly, and laugh At it as ridiculous, and Therefore by our diligence we prevent that ill that might Else come upon them.
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Is it not thus with many of you? yee live and build houses, and raise your names to be glorious,
Is it not thus with many of you? ye live and built houses, and raise your names to be glorious,
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and to make a faire shew in the world:
and to make a fair show in the world:
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but to get grace, and to get faith, and hope, and love, and repentance, none of your thoughts almost runne that way, scarce any of your thoughts are so bestowed.
but to get grace, and to get faith, and hope, and love, and Repentance, none of your thoughts almost run that Way, scarce any of your thoughts Are so bestowed.
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Is not this to be children in understanding.
Is not this to be children in understanding.
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Againe, he is a foolish man that knoweth he shall meet an enemie, and will not prepare.
Again, he is a foolish man that Knoweth he shall meet an enemy, and will not prepare.
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If a man should heare of twenty or thirty thousand souldiers were gathered against the Citie,
If a man should hear of twenty or thirty thousand Soldiers were gathered against the city,
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and besieged it to destroy it;
and besieged it to destroy it;
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He would not be so foolish, and so simple then, as to bestow himselfe in his trade,
He would not be so foolish, and so simple then, as to bestow himself in his trade,
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and to follow his businesse, and to give himselfe to merriment, but hee would get his weapons,
and to follow his business, and to give himself to merriment, but he would get his weapons,
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and he would looke about him, helpe to arme the City, and to make it strong.
and he would look about him, help to arm the city, and to make it strong.
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Why doe yee not consider that your soule is as a Citie? Death will come against it,
Why do ye not Consider that your soul is as a city? Death will come against it,
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and batter you with sicknesse, with paines, and at last will certainly take it, and if the soule be not prepared will carry it to Hell fire.
and batter you with sickness, with pains, and At last will Certainly take it, and if the soul be not prepared will carry it to Hell fire.
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Why will you be so retchlesse, and senslesse to eate and drinke, and labour to grow rich, to bury your selves in earthly labours,
Why will you be so retchless, and senseless to eat and drink, and labour to grow rich, to bury your selves in earthly labours,
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and never thinke how to escape, how Death may be kept out, that will destroy soule and body?
and never think how to escape, how Death may be kept out, that will destroy soul and body?
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I presume you are ashamed of this folly by this time, I hope yee will goe away with remorse and sorrow,
I presume you Are ashamed of this folly by this time, I hope ye will go away with remorse and sorrow,
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for so carelesly neglecting a thing of so great importance to be provided for. In the third place therefore I entreate you, begin this great worke this day.
for so carelessly neglecting a thing of so great importance to be provided for. In the third place Therefore I entreat you, begin this great work this day.
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Consider (if you have not begun) the enemie lieth in waite for thee, oh man or woman,
Consider (if you have not begun) the enemy lies in wait for thee, o man or woman,
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if thou bee never so young, thou maist meet with him before night, if thou bee old, thou must meet with him ere long. Prepare for him betime;
if thou be never so young, thou Mayest meet with him before night, if thou be old, thou must meet with him ere long. Prepare for him betime;
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thinke what an enemy may encounter thee in the way.
think what an enemy may encounter thee in the Way.
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If a man be to travell, though he be not assured to meet with an enemie, yet he will strive to get good company,
If a man be to travel, though he be not assured to meet with an enemy, yet he will strive to get good company,
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and weapon himselfe, he will carry his sword, something he will doe, that if a theefe come to robbe him, he may be able to prevent the danger.
and weapon himself, he will carry his sword, something he will do, that if a thief come to rob him, he may be able to prevent the danger.
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Beloved, thinke that there is an enemy that way-laies us, as we goe along in the world, one time or other he will be sure to come upon us:
beloved, think that there is an enemy that waylays us, as we go along in the world, one time or other he will be sure to come upon us:
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therefore stirre up your selves, begin this day to prepare for this enemie. How shall I prepare for Death?
Therefore stir up your selves, begin this day to prepare for this enemy. How shall I prepare for Death?
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I told you before, it is not amisse in a word to repeat it. Get Faith in Christ, and Hope, and Charitie, and Repentance.
I told you before, it is not amiss in a word to repeat it. Get Faith in christ, and Hope, and Charity, and Repentance.
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These will be meanes to prepare and helpe thee against Death. Therefore (if hitherto thou have not) lament and bewaile the sinfulnesse of thy nature and life.
These will be means to prepare and help thee against Death. Therefore (if hitherto thou have not) lament and bewail the sinfulness of thy nature and life.
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Assoone as thou art out of this place, get thee into a solitarie roome, fall upon thy knees, lament thy sinnes, the ilnesse of thy nature and carriage, rehearse thy wayes as much as thou canst, condemne thy selfe before God, mightily crie for pardon in the mediation of his Sonne,
As soon as thou art out of this place, get thee into a solitary room, fallen upon thy knees, lament thy Sins, the ilnesse of thy nature and carriage, rehearse thy ways as much as thou Canst, condemn thy self before God, mightily cry for pardon in the mediation of his Son,
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and never leave sobbing and mourning, till he hath given thee some answer that hee is reconciled.
and never leave sobbing and mourning, till he hath given thee Some answer that he is reconciled.
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And then strive to get faith in Christ, call to mind the perfection of his redemption, the excellencie of his person and merits, that thou maist repose thy soule on him, that thou maist say,
And then strive to get faith in christ, call to mind the perfection of his redemption, the excellency of his person and merits, that thou Mayest repose thy soul on him, that thou Mayest say,
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though my sinnes be as the Stars, and exceed them, yet the merit of my Saviour,
though my Sins be as the Stars, and exceed them, yet the merit of my Saviour,
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and his satisfaction to the justice of God it is full: in him he is well pleased and reconciled, I will stay on him.
and his satisfaction to the Justice of God it is full: in him he is well pleased and reconciled, I will stay on him.
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Lord Christ, thou hast done and suffered enough to redeeme mee and Man-kind, thou hast suffered for the propitiation of the world,
Lord christ, thou hast done and suffered enough to Redeem me and Mankind, thou hast suffered for the propitiation of the world,
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though my sinnes deserve a thousand damnations, yet I trust upon thy mercie, according to the Covenant made in thy Word.
though my Sins deserve a thousand damnations, yet I trust upon thy mercy, according to the Covenant made in thy Word.
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Thus when a man laboureth to cast himselfe on Christ, to lay the burthen of his salvation,
Thus when a man Laboureth to cast himself on christ, to lay the burden of his salvation,
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and to venter his soule on him, now he hath beleeved, this Breast-plate, Death is not able to thrust through.
and to venture his soul on him, now he hath believed, this Breastplate, Death is not able to thrust through.
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And then, labour that this faith may worke so strongly, that it may breed Hope, a constant and firme expectation grounded on the promises of the Word, that thou shalt bee saved,
And then, labour that this faith may work so strongly, that it may breed Hope, a constant and firm expectation grounded on the promises of the Word, that thou shalt be saved,
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and goe to Heaven, and be admitted into the presence of God, when thou shalt be separated from this lower world.
and go to Heaven, and be admitted into the presence of God, when thou shalt be separated from this lower world.
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Hee that is armed with this hope, hath a Helmet, Death shall never hurt his head;
He that is armed with this hope, hath a Helmet, Death shall never hurt his head;
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it shall never be able to take away his comfort and peace;
it shall never be able to take away his Comfort and peace;
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He shall smile at the approach of death, because it can doe nothing but helpe him to his kingdome.
He shall smile At the approach of death, Because it can do nothing but help him to his Kingdom.
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So then the meaning of the words are, as if the Apostle should have said;
So then the meaning of the words Are, as if the Apostle should have said;
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And then, labour for Charitie, to inflame thee to him againe, that hath shewed himselfe so truly loving to men,
And then, labour for Charity, to inflame thee to him again, that hath showed himself so truly loving to men,
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as to seeke them when they were lost, to redeeme them when they were captives, and to restore them from that unhappinesse, that they had cast themselves innto.
as to seek them when they were lost, to Redeem them when they were captives, and to restore them from that unhappiness, that they had cast themselves innto.
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Oh that I could love thee, and thy people for thy sake, thou diddest die for them, shall not I be at a little cost and paines to helpe them out of miserie.
O that I could love thee, and thy people for thy sake, thou didst die for them, shall not I be At a little cost and pains to help them out of misery.
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Thus if yee labour to be furnished with these graces, then you are armed against Death; those will doe you more good,
Thus if ye labour to be furnished with these graces, then you Are armed against Death; those will do you more good,
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then if you had gotten millions of millions of gold and silver.
then if you had got millions of millions of gold and silver.
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As you have understanding for the outward man, as you have care to provide for that, to preserve and comfort life,
As you have understanding for the outward man, as you have care to provide for that, to preserve and Comfort life,
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while you are here, so have a care for the future world, and that boundlesse continuance of eternitie.
while you Are Here, so have a care for the future world, and that boundless Continuance of eternity.
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If a man live miserably here, death will end it, if he be prepared for death, he shall live happily for ever;
If a man live miserably Here, death will end it, if he be prepared for death, he shall live happily for ever;
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but if a man live happily (as we account it) and die miserably, that misery is endlesse.
but if a man live happily (as we account it) and die miserably, that misery is endless.
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Yee mistake (beloved) yee account men happy that abound in wealth and honour, that have great estates, I say yee mistake in accounting men happy, that enjoy the good things of this life, that can live in prosperitie to the last time of their age, possessing what they have gotten.
Ye mistake (Beloved) ye account men happy that abound in wealth and honour, that have great estates, I say ye mistake in accounting men happy, that enjoy the good things of this life, that can live in Prosperity to the last time of their age, possessing what they have got.
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If such a man be not prepared for death; Death makes way for a greater unhappinesse after death.
If such a man be not prepared for death; Death makes Way for a greater unhappiness After death.
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For the more sinne he hath committed, the more miserie shall betide him, his life being nothing but a continued chaine of wickednesse one linke upon another, till he settle upon a preparation for Death.
For the more sin he hath committed, the more misery shall betide him, his life being nothing but a continued chain of wickedness one link upon Another, till he settle upon a preparation for Death.
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And in the last place, here is a great deale of comfort, to those that have laboured to prepare for death: though to them Death is an enemie, yet it is an enemie that is utterly destroyed. The Philosopher said, that Death is the terriblest of all terrible things;
And in the last place, Here is a great deal of Comfort, to those that have laboured to prepare for death: though to them Death is an enemy, yet it is an enemy that is utterly destroyed. The Philosopher said, that Death is the terriblest of all terrible things;
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so it is to nature, because it doth that that no other evill can doe, it separateth from all comfort;
so it is to nature, Because it does that that no other evil can do, it separateth from all Comfort;
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and carrieth us we know not whether.
and Carrieth us we know not whither.
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Death is terrible to a man that is unarmed for death; but to the poore Saints that have bestowed their time in humiliation,Death is terrible to a man that is unarmed for death; but to the poor Saints that have bestowed their time in humiliation,
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and supplication, and confession, that have daily endevoured to renew their faith, and hope, and repentance, Death hath no manner of terriblenesse in the world:
and supplication, and Confessi, that have daily endeavoured to renew their faith, and hope, and Repentance, Death hath no manner of terribleness in the world:
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as now I shal cease suffering, so here is my comfort too, I shall cease sinning:
as now I shall cease suffering, so Here is my Comfort too, I shall cease sinning:
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if it bee terrible to a Christian at the first, it is onely because he hath forgot himselfe a little, he doth not bethinke how he is armed.
if it be terrible to a Christian At the First, it is only Because he hath forgotten himself a little, he does not bethink how he is armed.
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If God have fitted his servants for death, he hath done most for them:
If God have fitted his Servants for death, he hath done most for them:
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if they have not riches, yet they are fit for death: if they have not an estate amongst men, it mattereth not a whit if they be fit for Death, if they be miserable here, in torments and sicknesse,
if they have not riches, yet they Are fit for death: if they have not an estate among men, it mattereth not a whit if they be fit for Death, if they be miserable Here, in torments and sickness,
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when others have health, it is no matter, all these increase their repentance, makes them labour for Faith,
when Others have health, it is no matter, all these increase their Repentance, makes them labour for Faith,
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and Hope, and Charitie, whereby they are armed against Death.
and Hope, and Charity, whereby they Are armed against Death.
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Nothing can save us from the hurt of Death, but the Lord Jesus Christ, put on by Faith, and that furnished with Hope and Charitie. If God give a man other things and not these graces, Death is not destroyed to him.
Nothing can save us from the hurt of Death, but the Lord jesus christ, put on by Faith, and that furnished with Hope and Charity. If God give a man other things and not these graces, Death is not destroyed to him.
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But if he deny him other things, and give him these graces, he doth enough for him, Death is destroyed to him.
But if he deny him other things, and give him these graces, he does enough for him, Death is destroyed to him.
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His body indeed falleth under the stroake of Death as other mens, but his soule is not hurt.
His body indeed falls under the stroke of Death as other men's, but his soul is not hurt.
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Death layeth him a rotting as the common sort, but the soule goeth to the possession of glory, and remaineth with Christ;Death Layeth him a rotting as the Common sort, but the soul Goes to the possession of glory, and remains with christ;
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When hee is absent from the body, hee is present with the Lord. When he is absent from the body, he is present with the Lord.
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Nay, when the last day shall come, Death shall bee utterly swallowed up, then the poore,
Nay, when the last day shall come, Death shall be utterly swallowed up, then the poor,
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and fraile, and weake body, that sleepeth in corruption and mortalitie, shall bee raised in honour,
and frail, and weak body, that Sleepeth in corruption and mortality, shall be raised in honour,
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and in immortall beautie and glory, a spirituall body, free from all corporall weaknesses that accompany the naturall body:
and in immortal beauty and glory, a spiritual body, free from all corporal Weaknesses that accompany the natural body:
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it shall be made most glorious and blessed, even as if it were a spirit, all the weaknesses that accompany the naturall beeing of the body shall be taken away,
it shall be made most glorious and blessed, even as if it were a Spirit, all the Weaknesses that accompany the natural being of the body shall be taken away,
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and it shall enjoy as much perfection as a body can, and therefore it is called spirituall:
and it shall enjoy as much perfection as a body can, and Therefore it is called spiritual:
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Therefore I beseech you rejoyce in the Lord if your soules tell you, that you are armed against this death. FINIS.
Therefore I beseech you rejoice in the Lord if your Souls tell you, that you Are armed against this death. FINIS.
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THE WORLDS LOSSE; AND THE RIGHTEOVS MANS GAINE. SERMON VIII. ISAIAH 57. 1.
THE WORLDS LOSS; AND THE RIGHTEOUS MANS GAINE. SERMON VIII. ISAIAH 57. 1.
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And mercifull men are taken away, none considering that the Righteous is taken away from the evill to come.
And merciful men Are taken away, none considering that the Righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
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WHen I first began this verse, I did never thinke that all things would have beene so sutable, to the finishing of it,
WHen I First began this verse, I did never think that all things would have been so suitable, to the finishing of it,
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as now I find they are.
as now I find they Are.
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For there is no circumstance that can be required to make a correspondencie betweene a former,
For there is no circumstance that can be required to make a correspondency between a former,
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and a latter handling, but is to be found in the two surveies I tooke upon this Text. The occasion of handling it now, is the same that was before.
and a latter handling, but is to be found in the two surveys I took upon this Text. The occasion of handling it now, is the same that was before.
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I began it at a Funerall, and now at another Funerall I shall end it. The place of handling, the same as it was before.
I began it At a Funeral, and now At Another Funeral I shall end it. The place of handling, the same as it was before.
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I began the former part of the verse, in this very street, at the other end of it:
I began the former part of the verse, in this very street, At the other end of it:
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Now I shall finish it at this.
Now I shall finish it At this.
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And the time, it is the same, and every way answerable to that it was before.
And the time, it is the same, and every Way answerable to that it was before.
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It was begun in a time of Mortalitie feared; and now will be finished in a time of mortalitie certaine.
It was begun in a time of Mortality feared; and now will be finished in a time of mortality certain.
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And that there should be no part of correspondencie wanting:
And that there should be no part of correspondency wanting:
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this latter part of the verse is answerable to the former, it is but the same againe in other words.
this latter part of the verse is answerable to the former, it is but the same again in other words.
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In the former part there is mention of the righteous man, here of the mercifull man, they are both one.
In the former part there is mention of the righteous man, Here of the merciful man, they Are both one.
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In that, hee is said to perish, here to bee taken away, they are both the same.
In that, he is said to perish, Here to be taken away, they Are both the same.
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There, No man is said to lay it to heart; and here no man is said to consider it. Both the same.
There, No man is said to lay it to heart; and Here no man is said to Consider it. Both the same.
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So that loke upon the whole, both parts joyne together:
So that look upon the Whole, both parts join together:
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they walke on by paires two and two, as the living creatures into the Arke, Male and Female.
they walk on by pairs two and two, as the living creatures into the Ark, Male and Female.
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The first paire sets forth to you the state and condition of a godly man, he is righteous and mercifull: those are the male and female of Pietie.
The First pair sets forth to you the state and condition of a godly man, he is righteous and merciful: those Are the male and female of Piety.
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The second sets forth to you the state and condition of a dying man, hee perisheth and is taken away:
The second sets forth to you the state and condition of a dying man, he Perishes and is taken away:
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those are the Male and Female of death.
those Are the Male and Female of death.
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The third sets out the state and condition of a worldly man, he layes it not to heart, he never takes it into consideration:
The third sets out the state and condition of a worldly man, he lays it not to heart, he never Takes it into consideration:
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those are the Male and Female of carnall securitie. And that all the paires should now be made up:
those Are the Male and Female of carnal security. And that all the pairs should now be made up:
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the former part was handled at the buriall of a good old Man: this latter now at the buriall of an old and verteous Gentlewoman:
the former part was handled At the burial of a good old Man: this latter now At the burial of an old and virtuous Gentlewoman:
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those are the Male and Female of nature. The former part, that is a complaint that the Prophet made; and so is the second;
those Are the Male and Female of nature. The former part, that is a complaint that the Prophet made; and so is the second;
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and this second is set as a Commentarie to the first;
and this second is Set as a Commentary to the First;
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this latter part is as Eve created as a helpe to Adam, for every word in this latter helpes to expound some word in the former.
this latter part is as Eve created as a help to Adam, for every word in this latter helps to expound Some word in the former.
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How farre this griefe is to extend. These were the heads of those things that concerne the first part.
How Far this grief is to extend. These were the Heads of those things that concern the First part.
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The first word in the latter part tells us of the mercifull man, that is the Exposition of the first word in the former part, the righteus man. Lest any man should make question who this righteous man was, that the Prophet speakes of,
The First word in the latter part tells us of the merciful man, that is the Exposition of the First word in the former part, the righteus man. Lest any man should make question who this righteous man was, that the Prophet speaks of,
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how we should know him, and define him, and find him; find me a mercifull man, and hee is truly a righteous man.
how we should know him, and define him, and find him; find me a merciful man, and he is truly a righteous man.
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The second word in the latter part is, taken away, that hath reference to the second word in the former,
The second word in the latter part is, taken away, that hath Referente to the second word in the former,
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and it is a qualification of the harshnesse of the former:
and it is a qualification of the harshness of the former:
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there it is said, The righteous man perisheth: but lest any man should scandal at this word, shall we thinke that he perisheth, whose life it hid with Christ in God? Shall the Scripture say that hee perisheth, whose name is in the bundle of life, written in heaven? To lay aside therefore the rigour of the word, here is the Qualification, hee is taken away. The third word of the latter hath reference to the third of the former too, No man considereth it. If any man aske the reason,
there it is said, The righteous man Perishes: but lest any man should scandal At this word, shall we think that he Perishes, whose life it hid with christ in God? Shall the Scripture say that he Perishes, whose name is in the bundle of life, written in heaven? To lay aside Therefore the rigour of the word, Here is the Qualification, he is taken away. The third word of the latter hath Referente to the third of the former too, No man Considereth it. If any man ask the reason,
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how it comes to passe, that people should be without naturall affection, that they take it not to heart, that they are not grieved for Ioseph, that they are not striken with any sense of their owne losses, what should be the reason of it? The reason is in this word, they take it not into consideration:
how it comes to pass, that people should be without natural affection, that they take it not to heart, that they Are not grieved for Ioseph, that they Are not stricken with any sense of their own losses, what should be the reason of it? The reason is in this word, they take it not into consideration:
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They trouble not their heads, and therefore not their hearts with it. (That it may make an aggravation of that.) They were so farre from taking of it to heart, that they never propounded it to the examination,
They trouble not their Heads, and Therefore not their hearts with it. (That it may make an aggravation of that.) They were so Far from taking of it to heart, that they never propounded it to the examination,
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and scanning of their judgement, they consider it not. So every word in the latter part is serviceable to the first.
and scanning of their judgement, they Consider it not. So every word in the latter part is serviceable to the First.
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I shewed concerning the first part, who this Righteous man is, how great the dignation of the Spirit of God is, that hee will stile holy men, that are so imperfect in holinesse,
I showed Concerning the First part, who this Righteous man is, how great the dignation of the Spirit of God is, that he will style holy men, that Are so imperfect in holiness,
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yet because of their holy endeavours to walke in the wayes of God blamelesly, the Spirit stiles them Righteous men.
yet Because of their holy endeavours to walk in the ways of God blamelessly, the Spirit stile them Righteous men.
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Secondly, I shewed how this Righteous man is said to perish: and in what sense;
Secondly, I showed how this Righteous man is said to perish: and in what sense;
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and how it is impossible they should perish; and why the Holy Ghost chooseth this word, which is more then death, to set out to us the death of the Righteous man.
and how it is impossible they should perish; and why the Holy Ghost chooses this word, which is more then death, to Set out to us the death of the Righteous man.
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And then the last considered in particular; how it is lawfull to mourne for the departure of those that are gone:
And then the last considered in particular; how it is lawful to mourn for the departure of those that Are gone:
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how that God alloweth that, how that God blameth for the neglect of it: Men are to lay it to heart, to grive.
how that God alloweth that, how that God blameth for the neglect of it: Men Are to lay it to heart, to grieve.
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I now goe on forward to the second.
I now go on forward to the second.
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And that is a complaint (as the former was) that the Prophet takes up over the people of the Iewes for their great stupiditie, in that they considered not any worke of God toward them;
And that is a complaint (as the former was) that the Prophet Takes up over the people of the Iewes for their great stupidity, in that they considered not any work of God towards them;
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And it hath these two parts. There is the complaint he takes up over the dead:
And it hath these two parts. There is the complaint he Takes up over the dead:
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Mercifull men are taken away from the evill to come. Merciful men Are taken away from the evil to come.
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And the other complaint he takes up over the living, those that are living and survive them, they care not though heaven and earth bee mingled together,
And the other complaint he Takes up over the living, those that Are living and survive them, they care not though heaven and earth be mingled together,
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though they lose all their proppes whereby the earth is supported, they never consider it. I begin with the first of these. And that is;
though they loose all their props whereby the earth is supported, they never Consider it. I begin with the First of these. And that is;
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The complaint that is taken up over the Righteus mans departure. In that I consider two things; The complaint that is taken up over the Righteus men departure. In that I Consider two things;
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First, looke to the meaning of the words.
First, look to the meaning of the words.
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And then see, what were the motives that made the Prophet take up this complaint and lamentation:
And then see, what were the motives that made the Prophet take up this complaint and lamentation:
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that whereas others wanted it, the Prophet should supply it, and should give testimonie to their departure; The righteous are taken away.
that whereas Others wanted it, the Prophet should supply it, and should give testimony to their departure; The righteous Are taken away.
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First for the meaning of the words. It is a proposition, and there are three parts of it.
First for the meaning of the words. It is a proposition, and there Are three parts of it.
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The subject of the proposition, Mercifull men. The predicat, Are taken away. The Affix anexed to it, from the evill to come.
The Subject of the proposition, Merciful men. The predicat, are taken away. The Affix adnexed to it, from the evil to come.
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Briefly, looke upon the meaning of all these, and they will all afford us some instruction.
Briefly, look upon the meaning of all these, and they will all afford us Some instruction.
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The first is the subject of this proposition; It is said here (and it varieth from the former) Mercifull men.
The First is the Subject of this proposition; It is said Here (and it varieth from the former) Merciful men.
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A man would wonder why he should alter the stile, except it were, because the Spirit of God delighteth to set out godly men, according to the multitude of their titles, the righteous and mercifull men:
A man would wonder why he should altar the style, except it were, Because the Spirit of God delights to Set out godly men, according to the multitude of their titles, the righteous and merciful men:
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otherwise the same terme might have beene kept in the latter part, for they are both the same in effect.
otherwise the same term might have been kept in the latter part, for they Are both the same in Effect.
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He that is a mercifull man is a Righteous man, and he that is righteous will be mercifull: yet the Prophet varieth it, righteous men perish, and mercifull men are taken away.
He that is a merciful man is a Righteous man, and he that is righteous will be merciful: yet the Prophet varieth it, righteous men perish, and merciful men Are taken away.
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There is some speciall reason of the variation. I conceive it is one of these three, or all.
There is Some special reason of the variation. I conceive it is one of these three, or all.
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The first reason why he useth this word (mercifull men) in the latter part is.
The First reason why he uses this word (merciful men) in the latter part is.
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For the greater conviction of their stupiditie.
For the greater conviction of their stupidity.
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They were such as were not affected with the condition, or losse of righteous and holy men;
They were such as were not affected with the condition, or loss of righteous and holy men;
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nay, they were so stupid, that they were not affected with the losse of mercifull men, that is more.
nay, they were so stupid, that they were not affected with the loss of merciful men, that is more.
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If there were any sense of pietie, they should for Gods cause grive at the losse of godly men:
If there were any sense of piety, they should for God's cause grieve At the loss of godly men:
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but if there were any sense of their owne good, there should bee griefe for the losse of mercifull men. Generally (if it bee possible to sever them) the world hath more misse of mercifull men, then of righteous men: every man should mourne for their departure,
but if there were any sense of their own good, there should be grief for the loss of merciful men. Generally (if it be possible to sever them) the world hath more miss of merciful men, then of righteous men: every man should mourn for their departure,
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and misse them, though pietie and righteousness may go unmourned for.
and miss them, though piety and righteousness may go unmourned for.
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But these were come to that stupiditie, that they had no sight nor sense of their owne good:
But these were come to that stupidity, that they had no sighed nor sense of their own good:
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being a mercifull man, it is likely there were many naked that he had clothed, many starved soules that he had fed;
being a merciful man, it is likely there were many naked that he had clothed, many starved Souls that he had fed;
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there were parched bowels that he had simpathyzed with, he used to mourne with those that mourne, to lament with those that lament.
there were parched bowels that he had simpathyzed with, he used to mourn with those that mourn, to lament with those that lament.
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Many Interpreters would have it spoken, that Isaiah said this of himselfe, in regard of the persecution that he suffered, (he was taken away by the Saw:) but whether it were of one mercifull man, or of all, a man would thinke that mercifull men should not goe out of the world without mourners:
Many Interpreters would have it spoken, that Isaiah said this of himself, in regard of the persecution that he suffered, (he was taken away by the Saw:) but whither it were of one merciful man, or of all, a man would think that merciful men should not go out of the world without mourners:
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there are Orphans and Widowes, that will mourne for mercifull men, that have been relieved by them.
there Are Orphans and Widows, that will mourn for merciful men, that have been relieved by them.
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Yet this stupiditie so benummed them, in their own senses they were so frozen, that they had no simpathie at all,
Yet this stupidity so benumbed them, in their own Senses they were so frozen, that they had no Sympathy At all,
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neither respect to pietie or mercie:
neither respect to piety or mercy:
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Righteous men were taken away, and they looked not on that side, mercifull men were taken away, and they looked not on that side neither.Righteous men were taken away, and they looked not on that side, merciful men were taken away, and they looked not on that side neither.
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So it is an aggravation of their stupiditie.
So it is an aggravation of their stupidity.
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Secondly, another reason why he varieth the word, Righteous men first, and mercifull men after, is this;
Secondly, Another reason why he varieth the word, Righteous men First, and merciful men After, is this;
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To shew how much God honoureth the workes of mercie.
To show how much God Honoureth the works of mercy.
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Though it bee a glorious title (A righteous man) yet the Spirit of God will not let him goe without another title, A mercifull man. Righteousnesse is best knowne to God, but mercifulnesse to men.
Though it be a glorious title (A righteous man) yet the Spirit of God will not let him go without Another title, A merciful man. Righteousness is best known to God, but mercifulness to men.
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Mercifulnesse is an evidence of pietie and godlinesse. Mercie is that grace that honoureth God most, and God honoureth it most.Mercifulness is an evidence of piety and godliness. Mercy is that grace that Honoureth God most, and God Honoureth it most.
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All the high Elogies that are given to pietie in the Scripture, are specially stated on mercie: God honoureth it with large and ample promises, Blessed are the mercifull, for they shall obtaine mercie;
All the high Eulogies that Are given to piety in the Scripture, Are specially stated on mercy: God Honoureth it with large and ample promises, Blessed Are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy;
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It hath not the least be atitude set to it, as Basil of Seuleucia well observeth.
It hath not the least be atitude Set to it, as Basil of Seleucia well observeth.
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though it be in the grave;
though it be in the grave;
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God honoureth it likewise with an approbation, When I was hungrie yee fed me, when I was thirstie yee gave me drinke:
God Honoureth it likewise with an approbation, When I was hungry ye fed me, when I was thirsty ye gave me drink:
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and with a publike approbation at the last day, in the presence of Angels and men, it is mercie that God then magnifieth, Come yee blessed, when I was hungrie, yee fed mee, &c. God honoureth it likewise with an excellent memoriall, hee alwayes mentioneth it with honour;
and with a public approbation At the last day, in the presence of Angels and men, it is mercy that God then magnifieth, Come ye blessed, when I was hungry, ye fed me, etc. God Honoureth it likewise with an excellent memorial, he always mentioneth it with honour;
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see it in Cornelius, see it in Iob, see it in other Saints, they were noted for mercifulnesse in the Scripture, here in this place the spirit of God,
see it in Cornelius, see it in Job, see it in other Saints, they were noted for mercifulness in the Scripture, Here in this place the Spirit of God,
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because the righteous man shall not goe without an Epitaph, he makes on this righteous man a mememoriall. Mercifull men are taken away.
Because the righteous man shall not go without an Epitaph, he makes on this righteous man a mememoriall. Merciful men Are taken away.
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That is the second reason, that they might understand how farre God honoureth the workes of Charitie and mercy.
That is the second reason, that they might understand how Far God Honoureth the works of Charity and mercy.
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Thirdly, that the Prophet might instruct them, and us now, who are to be reputed, and accounted true righteous men. Those that God accounteth so.
Thirdly, that the Prophet might instruct them, and us now, who Are to be reputed, and accounted true righteous men. Those that God accounteth so.
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And those are mercifull men. These two, righteousnesse and mercie, they meet in God, so they must in every Christian.
And those Are merciful men. These two, righteousness and mercy, they meet in God, so they must in every Christian.
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They are the two wayes of God (saith David) all his waies are mercy and righteousnesse.
They Are the two ways of God (Says David) all his ways Are mercy and righteousness.
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They are the two wayes that Christ takes in the world:
They Are the two ways that christ Takes in the world:
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the first way, at his first comming, a comming of mercy, to call men to mercy; The second at his second comming, a comming of judgement, to judge the quicke and the dead.
the First Way, At his First coming, a coming of mercy, to call men to mercy; The second At his second coming, a coming of judgement, to judge the quick and the dead.
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So they are two wayes of God, so saith Saint Bernard; They are the two feet of God, by which he walketh through the world:
So they Are two ways of God, so Says Saint Bernard; They Are the two feet of God, by which he walks through the world:
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God visiteth men upon one of these two feet, either in mercie, or in righteousnesse: as they are the feet upon which God walketh to us;
God Visiteth men upon one of these two feet, either in mercy, or in righteousness: as they Are the feet upon which God walks to us;
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so they must be the two feet that we walke on toward God:
so they must be the two feet that we walk on towards God:
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Righteousnesse, that is one, by which we tread the way of the first Table in workes of pietie to God:Righteousness, that is one, by which we tread the Way of the First Table in works of piety to God:
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and Mercie is the other, by which we tread the way of the second Table, in mercy towards men.
and Mercy is the other, by which we tread the Way of the second Table, in mercy towards men.
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So that as the two Tables kisse each other, they are infolded one in another;
So that as the two Tables kiss each other, they Are enfolded one in Another;
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the love we owe to our brethren, it hangs and depends on our love to God:
the love we owe to our brothers, it hangs and depends on our love to God:
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the love that wee shew to God, is to be testified by our love to our brethren:
the love that we show to God, is to be testified by our love to our brothers:
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So these two are to embrace one anothee, wee must not sever them that God severeth not:
So these two Are to embrace one anothee, we must not sever them that God severeth not:
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Nay, it hath a real beeing of happinesse, as it is a member of Christ, in regard of the misticall union.
Nay, it hath a real being of happiness, as it is a member of christ, in regard of the mystical Union.
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according to this, others will judge of us that wee are truly righteous, according to this scantling we take of our selves.
according to this, Others will judge of us that we Are truly righteous, according to this scantling we take of our selves.
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Deceive not your selves if there be not workes of Charitie and mercie, flatter not your selves with an opinion of righteousnesse; it is an emptie name where mercie is not.
Deceive not your selves if there be not works of Charity and mercy, flatter not your selves with an opinion of righteousness; it is an empty name where mercy is not.
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So the Apostle makes the argument, Hee that loveth not his brother whom hee hath seene, how can hee love God whom hee hath not seene? So likewise here, is it possible that there should be righteousnesse toward God,
So the Apostle makes the argument, He that loves not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? So likewise Here, is it possible that there should be righteousness towards God,
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when there is not mercie toward men? It is the first of those pious instructions, that I will commend to this place.
when there is not mercy towards men? It is the First of those pious instructions, that I will commend to this place.
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Ostentation of righteousnesse, there is a great deale in the world, men desire to be accounted godly men,
Ostentation of righteousness, there is a great deal in the world, men desire to be accounted godly men,
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because they can be reserved to themselves.
Because they can be reserved to themselves.
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They can get pretences of pietie, and zealous they will seeme to be for workes of the first Table.
They can get pretences of piety, and zealous they will seem to be for works of the First Table.
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Did God give onely one Table? No: but we shall bee tried by the workes of the second Table;
Did God give only one Table? No: but we shall be tried by the works of the second Table;
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When I was hungry, yee fed me not, when I was thirstie, yee gave me no drinke. When I was hungry, ye fed me not, when I was thirsty, ye gave me no drink.
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Why doe we make boast of pietie to God, that men cannot judge of? For there is one little graine of hypocrisie that spoileth all.
Why do we make boast of piety to God, that men cannot judge of? For there is one little grain of hypocrisy that spoileth all.
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We may act mercie to men, but we cannot act pietie: pietie will shew it selfe here;
We may act mercy to men, but we cannot act piety: piety will show it self Here;
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Here is the touch-stone to give proofe of the pietie in our hearts, if it bud out in mercie: the righteous man is mercifull in every kind.
Here is the touchstone to give proof of the piety in our hearts, if it bud out in mercy: the righteous man is merciful in every kind.
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Where there is pietie, there will not be reviling, and disgracing, and quarrelling, and contention:
Where there is piety, there will not be reviling, and disgracing, and quarreling, and contention:
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it is impossible that pietie in the heart should be contentious, that pure and untainted liquor should passe through a filthy kennell:
it is impossible that piety in the heart should be contentious, that pure and untainted liquour should pass through a filthy kennel:
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if there bee grace in the heart, it will shew it selfe in the hand, in the lip, in the words, in the actions, in all.
if there be grace in the heart, it will show it self in the hand, in the lip, in the words, in the actions, in all.
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It is but a touch that I give you, I know you easily ghesse where I am.
It is but a touch that I give you, I know you Easily guess where I am.
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I come not to put you in mind of what you know: or rather to put you in mind.
I come not to put you in mind of what you know: or rather to put you in mind.
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I am not conscious to your courses, but I will tell yee what the world saith;
I am not conscious to your courses, but I will tell ye what the world Says;
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It is a great deale of wrong done to this parish, and this place, if there bee not much contention in it:
It is a great deal of wrong done to this parish, and this place, if there be not much contention in it:
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and it is not upon this occasion that I heard it, for before now I never knew any one in the parish,
and it is not upon this occasion that I herd it, for before now I never knew any one in the parish,
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then Socrates, that is, the prudent and learned men of the world, their wisdome shall not prevent it:
then Socrates, that is, the prudent and learned men of the world, their Wisdom shall not prevent it:
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but as the Apostle saith of the good workes of one of the Churches, It is spoken of in all the world, so the strife of this place is spoken of in all the Citie.
but as the Apostle Says of the good works of one of the Churches, It is spoken of in all the world, so the strife of this place is spoken of in all the city.
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Here is the fruit whereby you must examine your selves, mercie to men. If wee be not those that nourish brotherly love, there will be no mercie:
Here is the fruit whereby you must examine your selves, mercy to men. If we be not those that nourish brotherly love, there will be no mercy:
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there is no mercie, where there are the fruits of uncharitablenesse, and if there be no mercie, there will be no pietie.
there is no mercy, where there Are the fruits of uncharitableness, and if there be no mercy, there will be no piety.
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Let this therefore be the touch-stone of pietie; love, and peace with men, as the Apostle speakes;
Let this Therefore be the touchstone of piety; love, and peace with men, as the Apostle speaks;
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As much as is possible have peace with all men. As much as is possible have peace with all men.
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I will speake no more of the meaning of the first part, Mercifull men are taken away.
I will speak no more of the meaning of the First part, Merciful men Are taken away.
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It is the Comentary upon the former.
It is the Commentary upon the former.
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The second is the Predicate of the Proposition, they are taken away, that hath reference to this, they perish.
The second is the Predicate of the Proposition, they Are taken away, that hath Referente to this, they perish.
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It is great wisedome in the Spirit of God thus to expound one word by another.
It is great Wisdom in the Spirit of God thus to expound one word by Another.
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That as in the body of a man, those parts that are of most use, God in wisedome hath made them double, hath made them paires, two eyes, two hands, two eares, &c. (because these are parts of great use) that if one part fall away and miscary, the other part may supply;
That as in the body of a man, those parts that Are of most use, God in Wisdom hath made them double, hath made them pairs, two eyes, two hands, two ears, etc. (Because these Are parts of great use) that if one part fallen away and miscarry, the other part may supply;
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if one eye be out, a man loseth not his sight, he hath another, and so in other parts:
if one eye be out, a man loses not his sighed, he hath Another, and so in other parts:
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so it is in the Scripture:
so it is in the Scripture:
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if we mistake one word, here is another that is more plaine to lead us right in the meaning of the Scripture:
if we mistake one word, Here is Another that is more plain to led us right in the meaning of the Scripture:
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for else men would have beene offended: Godly men perish? That is more then to die, that that perisheth is lost.
for Else men would have been offended: Godly men perish? That is more then to die, that that Perishes is lost.
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But it is plaine, they are not lost in death.
But it is plain, they Are not lost in death.
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Perishing is one step beyond death? If it had beene predicated of mercilesse, impenitent, unrighteous men, it might have been said so, they perish, they not only die.
Perishing is one step beyond death? If it had been predicated of merciless, impenitent, unrighteous men, it might have been said so, they perish, they not only die.
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But what hath the righteous done? who ever perished being innocent? Who ever suspected and dreamed, that it was possible for mercifull men to perish? Here commeth in the interpretation: No, be not deceived;
But what hath the righteous done? who ever perished being innocent? Who ever suspected and dreamed, that it was possible for merciful men to perish? Here comes in the Interpretation: No, be not deceived;
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It is a word frequently used in the world, carnall men thinke so:
It is a word frequently used in the world, carnal men think so:
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but they perish not, they are but tooke away. Yee see how one word helpeth the other:
but they perish not, they Are but took away. Ye see how one word Helpeth the other:
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so this word giveth us assurance of the meaning of this Scripture, and of the state and condition of a mercifull man, hee perisheth not,
so this word gives us assurance of the meaning of this Scripture, and of the state and condition of a merciful man, he Perishes not,
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then Helena, that is, the Minnions of the world, the decking of their bodies, and their beauty,
then Helena, that is, the Minions of the world, the decking of their bodies, and their beauty,
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though the Atheists of the world thinke so: he perisheth not to himselfe, for then beginneth his happinesse, when death commeth:
though the Atheists of the world think so: he Perishes not to himself, for then begins his happiness, when death comes:
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though they perish to mens memomoriall and remembrance, there is no remembrance of the wise man, more then of the foole (saith Solomon) that is, worldly men, that mind the world,
though they perish to men's memomoriall and remembrance, there is no remembrance of the wise man, more then of the fool (Says Solomon) that is, worldly men, that mind the world,
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and their bellies, they take no more to consideration, when a righteous man, a wise man dieth,
and their bellies, they take no more to consideration, when a righteous man, a wise man Dieth,
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then a foole; that is, an impenitent man, though I say they perish to the memoriall of the world, they perish not to God;
then a fool; that is, an impenitent man, though I say they perish to the memorial of the world, they perish not to God;
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not to the fruition of his happinesse, for Death is but a porter, a bridge to everlasting life, then beginneth their glory:
not to the fruition of his happiness, for Death is but a porter, a bridge to everlasting life, then begins their glory:
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Heaven that was begun before in a misterie, then it is set open to them literally and personally.
Heaven that was begun before in a mystery, then it is Set open to them literally and personally.
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They perish not because they are taken away, there is the proofe of it.
They perish not Because they Are taken away, there is the proof of it.
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A man that is removed only from an Inne, no man will say that hee is lost.
A man that is removed only from an Inn, no man will say that he is lost.
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That that is transplanted from one soile to another, doth not perish.
That that is transplanted from one soil to Another, does not perish.
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A graft or syens, though it be cut off, and it is to have a more noble plantation;
A grafted or syens, though it be Cut off, and it is to have a more noble plantation;
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It is so farre from perishing, that it is more perfect, it is stablished in its nature, it is set into a better.
It is so Far from perishing, that it is more perfect, it is established in its nature, it is Set into a better.
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There are but one of these two interpretations of perishing, and neither of them can befall a godly mercifull man.
There Are but one of these two interpretations of perishing, and neither of them can befall a godly merciful man.
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Either it is a passage from a beeing, to a not beeing:
Either it is a passage from a being, to a not being:
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and so the Beasts when they die, perish, because their soules are mortall, as well as their bodies:
and so the Beasts when they die, perish, Because their Souls Are Mortal, as well as their bodies:
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it is no more a living creature, there is no more life in it, it resolveth to its first principle;
it is no more a living creature, there is no more life in it, it resolves to its First principle;
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the soule it is nourished as well as the body, there was a beeing before,
the soul it is nourished as well as the body, there was a being before,
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but now there is a nullitie of beeing, in respect of a living creature, there is nothing liveth.
but now there is a nullity of being, in respect of a living creature, there is nothing lives.
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Here is a perishing from a being, to a not beeing. Againe, perishing may be a passage from a being to a worse beeing:
Here is a perishing from a being, to a not being. Again, perishing may be a passage from a being to a Worse being:
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so an impenitent man when he dieth, he passeth from life to death; yea, to an eternall death, to a worse beeing;
so an impenitent man when he Dieth, he passes from life to death; yea, to an Eternal death, to a Worse being;
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that is a perishing, and a proper perishing, that is worse then to bee lost. It is better to have no beeing, then to have either of these.
that is a perishing, and a proper perishing, that is Worse then to be lost. It is better to have no being, then to have either of these.
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But in neither of these senses the righteous man perisheth: hee hath a beeing, and a well-beeing after death.
But in neither of these Senses the righteous man Perishes: he hath a being, and a well-being After death.
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His soule hath a real beeing with God in happinesse, his body hath a beeing of hope,
His soul hath a real being with God in happiness, his body hath a being of hope,
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So in no sense he perisheth, he is but tooke away, hee is but removed, it is but Exodus, but transitus: his death is not a going out of the Candle, it is but a translation, a removing of it to a better frame, it is set upon a more glorious table to shine more bright.
So in no sense he Perishes, he is but took away, he is but removed, it is but Exodus, but transitus: his death is not a going out of the Candle, it is but a Translation, a removing of it to a better frame, it is Set upon a more glorious table to shine more bright.
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The word is well expounded in the 11. Hebr. concerning Enoch: whereas in the fifth of Genesis, the Scripture saith, Enoch walked with God, and God tooke him;
The word is well expounded in the 11. Hebrew Concerning Enoch: whereas in the fifth of Genesis, the Scripture Says, Enoch walked with God, and God took him;
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in the Hebrewes it is said, he was translated. In the one, he was tooke away, that is, in respect of the world;
in the Hebrews it is said, he was translated. In the one, he was took away, that is, in respect of the world;
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In the other, hee was translated; that is, in respect of heaven.
In the other, he was translated; that is, in respect of heaven.
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They are tooke away; that is, from the place of miserie, the Dungeon, the prison, to a place of glory and happinesse.
They Are took away; that is, from the place of misery, the Dungeon, the prison, to a place of glory and happiness.
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They are tooke away from the house of clay, to the house Eternall, not made with hands, in the heavens:
They Are took away from the house of clay, to the house Eternal, not made with hands, in the heavens:
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they are translated upward, that is meant in this. So that there are two observations in this.
they Are translated upward, that is meant in this. So that there Are two observations in this.
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First, That Pietie and Mercie excuseth not from death. Godlinesse it selfe freeth not a man from death.
First, That Piety and Mercy excuseth not from death. Godliness it self freeth not a man from death.
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Death it is that end that is propounded to all men.
Death it is that end that is propounded to all men.
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The bodies of godly men are of the same mould and temper, of the same frame and constitution as other men, their flesh is as fraile, their humours as cholericke, their spirit as fading, their breath as vanishing, they owe the same debt to nature, to sinne, to God, to themselves and their owne happinesse.
The bodies of godly men Are of the same mould and temper, of the same frame and constitution as other men, their Flesh is as frail, their humours as choleric, their Spirit as fading, their breath as vanishing, they owe the same debt to nature, to sin, to God, to themselves and their own happiness.
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They are bound under the weight of the same Law, the statute law is; It is appointed to all men to die once.
They Are bound under the weight of the same Law, the statute law is; It is appointed to all men to die once.
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It is well said, to die once, for the impenitent man dieth twice, he dieth here by the separation of his soule from his body, that is the first death;
It is well said, to die once, for the impenitent man Dieth twice, he Dieth Here by the separation of his soul from his body, that is the First death;
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and there is the second death that succeedeth that;
and there is the second death that succeedeth that;
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the death of the soule, by a separation of it from God, which is far worse.
the death of the soul, by a separation of it from God, which is Far Worse.
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But righteous and mercifull men die once; the first death seizeth upon them: It is appointed to all:
But righteous and merciful men die once; the First death seizes upon them: It is appointed to all:
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It is the end of all flesh; in one place: It is the end of all the earth, in another place:It is the end of all Flesh; in one place: It is the end of all the earth, in Another place:
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It is the end of all living, the end of all men, even mercifull and godly men are brought within the compasse of this law of Nature, to yeeld up this debt & due.
It is the end of all living, the end of all men, even merciful and godly men Are brought within the compass of this law of Nature, to yield up this debt & due.
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Righteousnesse excuses not, it frees not. It is a law that bindeth one as well as another.
Righteousness excuses not, it frees not. It is a law that binds one as well as Another.
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it must needs be tedious for these to part, and be an affliction and vexation,
it must needs be tedious for these to part, and be an affliction and vexation,
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As Basil of Seuleucia observeth, though Adam was the first that sinned, yet Abel was the first that died:
As Basil of Seleucia observeth, though Adam was the First that sinned, yet Abel was the First that died:
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Adam committed the transgression, the elder sonne was Cain, the second Abel, in the course of nature the eldest should have gone first,Adam committed the Transgression, the elder son was Cain, the second Abel, in the course of nature the eldest should have gone First,
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but Abel, righteous Abel, that was the moytie, the halfe of his comfort, and the greater halfe, though the younger:
but Abel, righteous Abel, that was the moiety, the half of his Comfort, and the greater half, though the younger:
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Adam sinneth first, and yet righteous Abel dieth first.Adam Sinneth First, and yet righteous Abel Dieth First.
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Hee gives the reason to be this, because God would let us see in the Portall of death, the table of the Resurrection, he would shew us the linnaments of the Resurrection in the first man that dieth, that righteous Abel is tooke away, that we should be assured that he was but translated, there was hope of the Resurrection confirmed even in his death.
He gives the reason to be this, Because God would let us see in the Portal of death, the table of the Resurrection, he would show us the linnaments of the Resurrection in the First man that Dieth, that righteous Abel is took away, that we should be assured that he was but translated, there was hope of the Resurrection confirmed even in his death.
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But yet that is not all; the reason (I conceive) that is more proper to this is:
But yet that is not all; the reason (I conceive) that is more proper to this is:
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righteous Abel dieth first, to shew that even righteous and mercifull men must not expect immunitie from death,
righteous Abel Dieth First, to show that even righteous and merciful men must not expect immunity from death,
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and from suffering tribulation in this world; it is the condition that befalleth Abel the righteous, as well as Cain the Pharisee;
and from suffering tribulation in this world; it is the condition that befalls Abel the righteous, as well as Cain the Pharisee;
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It belongeth to faithfull Abraham, as well as to Apostatizing Demas: to beloved Iacob, as well as to rejected Esau: to meeke Moses, as well as to cursing Shemei: to Deborah the Prophetesse, as well as to usurping Athaliah: to devout Iosiah, as well as to impious Ahab: to tender-hearted David, as well as to churlish Nabal; to the humble Publican,
It belongeth to faithful Abraham, as well as to Apostatizing Demas: to Beloved Iacob, as well as to rejected Esau: to meek Moses, as well as to cursing Shimei: to Deborah the Prophetess, as well as to usurping Athaliah: to devout Josiah, as well as to impious Ahab: to tender-hearted David, as well as to churlish Nabal; to the humble Publican,
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as well as to the vaunting Pharisee. It is the law and rule that is set to all, there is no exemption:
as well as to the vaunting Pharisee. It is the law and Rule that is Set to all, there is no exemption:
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righteousnesse, pietie, and workes of mercie, then doe not exempt.
righteousness, piety, and works of mercy, then do not exempt.
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For if they could exempt, how should pietie have the reward? when should godlinesse come to the full recompence? It is Death that makes way to the hope of reward.
For if they could exempt, how should piety have the reward? when should godliness come to the full recompense? It is Death that makes Way to the hope of reward.
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And if it be so, that righteousnesse excuseth not, then neither honour, nor strength, nor beautie,
And if it be so, that righteousness excuseth not, then neither honour, nor strength, nor beauty,
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nor riches, can excuse in the world: for these are of farre lesse prevalencie with God then pietie.
nor riches, can excuse in the world: for these Are of Far less prevalency with God then piety.
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So the Argument standeth strongly, if Iob died that was a mercifull man; if Abel was taken away that was a righteous man, looke to other conditions:
So the Argument Stands strongly, if Job died that was a merciful man; if Abel was taken away that was a righteous man, look to other conditions:
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then Caesar, that is, the Princes of the world shall be cut off, their state and pompe shall not keepe them:
then Caesar, that is, the Princes of the world shall be Cut off, their state and pomp shall not keep them:
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then Cressus, that is the rich men of the world, shall die, their purse and plentie, shall not excuse them:
then Cressus, that is the rich men of the world, shall die, their purse and plenty, shall not excuse them:
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and painting shall bee fetched off, they will expose them to death, they shall not free them:
and painting shall be fetched off, they will expose them to death, they shall not free them:
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then Sampson, that is, the strong men of the world, those that are healthy, of able parts, likely to out-live nature, their strength shall not excuse them:
then Sampson, that is, the strong men of the world, those that Are healthy, of able parts, likely to outlive nature, their strength shall not excuse them:
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that no man should glorie in any thing without, Neither the strong man in his strength,
that no man should glory in any thing without, Neither the strong man in his strength,
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nor the wise man in his wisedome, or the rich man in his wealth, but if hee glory in any thing, to glory in the Lord. nor the wise man in his Wisdom, or the rich man in his wealth, but if he glory in any thing, to glory in the Lord.
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Though wee must not boast our selves of pietie, yet as the Apostle saith, yee have compelled mee. If a man may boast of any thing, it is of pietie, that is, rejoyce in this if God have made a man a vessell of mercie,
Though we must not boast our selves of piety, yet as the Apostle Says, ye have compelled me. If a man may boast of any thing, it is of piety, that is, rejoice in this if God have made a man a vessel of mercy,
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and an instrument of doing any good:
and an Instrument of doing any good:
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but otherwise to boast of it, even that shall be the staine, and further disgrace of it:
but otherwise to boast of it, even that shall be the stain, and further disgrace of it:
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for righteousnesse it selfe excuses not from death;
for righteousness it self excuses not from death;
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all are subject to the same law, that is the first observation, Mercifull men are taken away as well as others.
all Are Subject to the same law, that is the First observation, Merciful men Are taken away as well as Others.
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Secondly, there is a difference in the manner, though they bee subject to death, yet it is a subjection under another subjection:
Secondly, there is a difference in the manner, though they be Subject to death, yet it is a subjection under Another subjection:
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Death is made subject to them, they conquer Death.
Death is made Subject to them, they conquer Death.
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So both stand together, they die, and not die, because their death is but a translation, but a removing.
So both stand together, they die, and not die, Because their death is but a Translation, but a removing.
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There are two persons, two men in every penitent and godly man; there is somewhat of a righteous man, and somewhat of a sinner;
There Are two Persons, two men in every penitent and godly man; there is somewhat of a righteous man, and somewhat of a sinner;
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somewhat of the flesh, and somewhat of the spirit: so according to these two, both lawes are kept:
somewhat of the Flesh, and somewhat of the Spirit: so according to these two, both laws Are kept:
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the Law of commination, that is kept, thou shalt die the death; there is the reward of sinne;
the Law of commination, that is kept, thou shalt die the death; there is the reward of sin;
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the law of promise, that is kept, thou shalt live for ever; there is the reward of righteousnesse.
the law of promise, that is kept, thou shalt live for ever; there is the reward of righteousness.
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Mortalitie giveth the reward to sinne, immortalitie to pietie. Though they die, they are but taken away.
Mortality gives the reward to sin, immortality to piety. Though they die, they Are but taken away.
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The word implies these two things; First, it implies that their death is but a temporarie death.
The word Implies these two things; First, it Implies that their death is but a temporary death.
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Taking away is not a finall translation, it doth not implie a nullitie. Death, though it cut the knot of nature, yet not of grace.
Taking away is not a final Translation, it does not imply a nullity. Death, though it Cut the knot of nature, yet not of grace.
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It is true, there is the sharpe Axe of Death, there is no knot so Gordian, but it will cut it asunder.
It is true, there is the sharp Axe of Death, there is no knot so Gordian, but it will Cut it asunder.
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It is a great knot that was first knit betweene the body and the soule, it cutteth that asunder.
It is a great knot that was First knit between the body and the soul, it cutteth that asunder.
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It is a sure knot, which is the Conjugal knot between man and wife, it cutteth that asunder.
It is a sure knot, which is the Conjugal knot between man and wife, it cutteth that asunder.
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There is a civill union betweene friend and friend, it cuts that knot asunder, it takes one friend from another.
There is a civil Union between friend and friend, it cuts that knot asunder, it Takes one friend from Another.
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But there is the misticall union betweene the head and the members, betweene Christ and the Church, it cannot cut that knot asunder.
But there is the mystical Union between the head and the members, between christ and the Church, it cannot Cut that knot asunder.
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But looke as Christs body in the Grave, it was not deprived of the Hypostaticall union,
But look as Christ body in the Grave, it was not deprived of the Hypostatical Union,
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so likewise the body of a Saint, when it lies in the grave, in corruption, it is mellowing for immortalitie, and eternitie:
so likewise the body of a Saint, when it lies in the grave, in corruption, it is mellowing for immortality, and eternity:
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yea, then it enjoyeth the benefit of the misticall Union, there is somewhat of a member of Christ that lies in the grave:
yea, then it Enjoyeth the benefit of the mystical union, there is somewhat of a member of christ that lies in the grave:
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that dust that the body of a Saint is resolved into, it is holy Dust, because that misticall Union is not cut asunder; Death cutteth not that knot.
that dust that the body of a Saint is resolved into, it is holy Dust, Because that mystical union is not Cut asunder; Death cutteth not that knot.
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It perfecteth the misticall Union in respect of the soule, and it is but an interruption of the manifestation of the union in respect of the body, it is never severed.
It perfecteth the mystical union in respect of the soul, and it is but an interruption of the manifestation of the Union in respect of the body, it is never severed.
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As the Husbandman hath some corne in his ground, and some in his Barne:
As the Husbandman hath Some corn in his ground, and Some in his Bairn:
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the Corne in his ground is of no lesse value and account, then that in his house and Barne;
the Corn in his ground is of no less valve and account, then that in his house and Bairn;
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Nay, it is of more, for that that is in his Barne shall not multiply,
Nay, it is of more, for that that is in his Bairn shall not multiply,
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so many bushels he putteth up, and so many hee receiveth, but that which is in the ground multiples,
so many bushels he putteth up, and so many he receives, but that which is in the ground multiples,
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therefore it is in as great account. So it is with God. There are many bodies of the Saints walking on the earth;
Therefore it is in as great account. So it is with God. There Are many bodies of the Saints walking on the earth;
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and those that are laid in the grave, that are sowen (as the Apostle saith) for immortalitie. The bodies of the Saints in the grave, are of no lesse account with God,
and those that Are laid in the grave, that Are sown (as the Apostle Says) for immortality. The bodies of the Saints in the grave, Are of no less account with God,
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then those which walke up and downe in the world, and glorifie him with workes of pietie:
then those which walk up and down in the world, and Glorify him with works of piety:
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why? the body is sowne to immortalitie, there is still somewhat of Christ. That is the first thing it implies;
why? the body is sown to immortality, there is still somewhat of christ. That is the First thing it Implies;
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They are taken away, it argues that their death is temporary. Secondly, it sheweth it is deliberate, that their death is not sudden.They Are taken away, it argues that their death is temporary. Secondly, it shows it is deliberate, that their death is not sudden.
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For there is a difference betweene these two, to be snatched away, and to be taken away. Impenitent men when they are taken away in judgement, they are snatched away in displeasure.
For there is a difference between these two, to be snatched away, and to be taken away. Impenitent men when they Are taken away in judgement, they Are snatched away in displeasure.
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The godly man, God takes him away, removes him, it is as gentle a word as could be used, there cannot be a better word to expresse it in our translation,
The godly man, God Takes him away, removes him, it is as gentle a word as could be used, there cannot be a better word to express it in our Translation,
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there is the Evill of doing, and the evill of suffering, that is, the evill of sinne and of punishment.
there is the Evil of doing, and the evil of suffering, that is, the evil of sin and of punishment.
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then for God to take him away. Iob and Moses expressed it so, and so Isaiah here, to shew that Death is never sudden to the mercifull and righteous man, why? because he is alwaies prepared.
then for God to take him away. Job and Moses expressed it so, and so Isaiah Here, to show that Death is never sudden to the merciful and righteous man, why? Because he is always prepared.
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It may bee sudden in respect of others, but not to himselfe.
It may be sudden in respect of Others, but not to himself.
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The stroke of Death may be the same to a righteous man, as to an impenitent man, they may both fall by the prevalencie of the same disease, the same duration of sicknesse, the same warning given them, the same sympathy;
The stroke of Death may be the same to a righteous man, as to an impenitent man, they may both fallen by the prevalency of the same disease, the same duration of sickness, the same warning given them, the same Sympathy;
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but there is a difference in regard of the suddennesse.
but there is a difference in regard of the suddenness.
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If it be a sudden stroke that overtakes an impenitent man, then it is two wayes sudden;
If it be a sudden stroke that overtakes an impenitent man, then it is two ways sudden;
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even a premeditated death is sudden to him, because he is not prepared: sudden death commeth not to a prepared man, because he lookes for it:
even a premeditated death is sudden to him, Because he is not prepared: sudden death comes not to a prepared man, Because he looks for it:
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it may (as I said) be sudden to others, but it is not to himselfe, why.
it may (as I said) be sudden to Others, but it is not to himself, why.
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? because he expects Death, he dieth daily, hee dieth in his thoughts, before hee dies in act, he dies in meditation, before he dies in passion:
? Because he expects Death, he Dieth daily, he Dieth in his thoughts, before he die in act, he die in meditation, before he die in passion:
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I die daily, saith the Apostle, Death when it came to the Apostle, it found him dying, it could not come suddenly to him;I die daily, Says the Apostle, Death when it Come to the Apostle, it found him dying, it could not come suddenly to him;
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Death findes him setting open the dores:
Death finds him setting open the doors:
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therefore though it seeme sudden death, it cannot be sudden, because he is taken away: the stroke of Death may be sudden,
Therefore though it seem sudden death, it cannot be sudden, Because he is taken away: the stroke of Death may be sudden,
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but the issue of death is not sudden: the stroke may be sudden to his body, but not to his mind;
but the issue of death is not sudden: the stroke may be sudden to his body, but not to his mind;
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because he fitteth himselfe still for it.
Because he fits himself still for it.
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There is the deliberation implied in the word, his death is not sudden, in that he is prepared:
There is the deliberation implied in the word, his death is not sudden, in that he is prepared:
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God awaketh his heart to make him looke for it, therefore when Death commeth though sooner or later, it doth but take him, it snatcheth him not away, that is the meaning of the second.
God awakes his heart to make him look for it, Therefore when Death comes though sooner or later, it does but take him, it snatches him not away, that is the meaning of the second.
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The third word is, the extent of this act, from the evill to come: that is a word that is not specified in the former part:
The third word is, the extent of this act, from the evil to come: that is a word that is not specified in the former part:
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it makes both this and that the more full: it makes a greater demonstration of Gods goodnesse:
it makes both this and that the more full: it makes a greater demonstration of God's Goodness:
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hee is not only mercifull in taking away, but he takes away from that that is evill, hee takes from a bad estate to a better.
he is not only merciful in taking away, but he Takes away from that that is evil, he Takes from a bad estate to a better.
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An evill that is present, that is simply so: an Evill for the time to come, God takes righteous and mercifull men from both.
an evil that is present, that is simply so: an Evil for the time to come, God Takes righteous and merciful men from both.
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That I may lay a fit path for my proceeding in it, Saint Austin devideth the nature of Evill well to those two heads:
That I may lay a fit path for my proceeding in it, Saint Austin Divideth the nature of Evil well to those two Heads:
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The first of these, the Evill of sinne, is opposite (saith Aquinas) to the increated good.
The First of these, the Evil of sin, is opposite (Says Aquinas) to the increated good.
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The second, the Evill of punishment, is opposite to the created good. God takes away mercifull men from both these.
The second, the Evil of punishment, is opposite to the created good. God Takes away merciful men from both these.
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First, from the Evill of suffering. Two wayes he is tooke from that. Hee is tooke away from the Evill of suffering, that hee shall not see it,
First, from the Evil of suffering. Two ways he is took from that. He is took away from the Evil of suffering, that he shall not see it,
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and that he shall not undergoe it, and endure it. First, that he shall not see it, that he shall not bee a spectatour:
and that he shall not undergo it, and endure it. First, that he shall not see it, that he shall not be a spectator:
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that is one part of taking away. For righteous and mercifull men have tender affections, that is one part of taking away. For righteous and merciful men have tender affections,
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and yearning bowels, when they see Gods judgements extended over any place or person, they sympathize with them, they weepe with those that weepe,
and yearning bowels, when they see God's Judgments extended over any place or person, they sympathise with them, they weep with those that weep,
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and mourne with those that mourne. God takes them from this sorrow and mourning.and mourn with those that mourn. God Takes them from this sorrow and mourning.
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It hath alwayes beene accounted one part of the happinesse of a godly man, to be taken from the Evils of the place he liveth in.
It hath always been accounted one part of the happiness of a godly man, to be taken from the Evils of the place he lives in.
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God takes Iosiah from the evill to come.
God Takes Josiah from the evil to come.
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Saint Ierom sheweth it well in Nepotian, he makes this as an Argument amongst others, that his departure was a comfort and happinesse to him,
Saint Jerom shows it well in Nepotian, he makes this as an Argument among Others, that his departure was a Comfort and happiness to him,
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because (saith he) Nepotian is happy that hee sees not those Evils, and calamities,
Because (Says he) Nepotian is happy that he sees not those Evils, and calamities,
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and miseries that are now come on the Church that wee see. and misery's that Are now come on the Church that we see.
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Nay, not only in the esteeme of godly, and righteous, and Christian men, but in the esteeme of the Heathens it was accounted a happinesse to die before a man see the miseries on the place he wisheth well to.
Nay, not only in the esteem of godly, and righteous, and Christian men, but in the esteem of the heathens it was accounted a happiness to die before a man see the misery's on the place he wishes well to.
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Virgill in the eleventh of his Aeniads, bringeth in Vandall, making a lamentation over his sonne Pallas that was slaine;Virgil in the eleventh of his Aeniads, brings in Vandall, making a lamentation over his son Pallas that was slain;
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after many teares that were shed over him, and dolefull words that were past:
After many tears that were shed over him, and doleful words that were passed:
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the Poet bringeth in his wife, and saith, it was her happinesse to die before him, that she saw not this miserie:
the Poet brings in his wife, and Says, it was her happiness to die before him, that she saw not this misery:
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the Poet accounted her happy that she died before, and saw not the miserie that was brought on that place, and her husband.
the Poet accounted her happy that she died before, and saw not the misery that was brought on that place, and her husband.
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In his esteeme then it is one point of happinesse, to bee taken away before that Evill come upon a place wee wish well too.
In his esteem then it is one point of happiness, to be taken away before that Evil come upon a place we wish well too.
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Hee expresseth himselfe in another place, in the first of his Aeniads, They are happy that die before their Countrey, before they see the ruine of that.
He Expresses himself in Another place, in the First of his Aeniads, They Are happy that die before their Country, before they see the ruin of that.
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Therefore it must needs be a great happinesse for a Christian to be taken away before miserie come upon the Church.
Therefore it must needs be a great happiness for a Christian to be taken away before misery come upon the Church.
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Here is one respect the Lord hath, he takes them away that they doe not see the Evill he bringeth on a place. Secondly;
Here is one respect the Lord hath, he Takes them away that they do not see the Evil he brings on a place. Secondly;
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That they should not suffer it, that is a further degree and a greater.
That they should not suffer it, that is a further degree and a greater.
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So we see that it is the happinesse that is intailed on other servants of God;
So we see that it is the happiness that is intailed on other Servants of God;
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Though it is not a course that God alwayes constantly keepeth: sometime he suffereth godly men to live, and to be swept away in common calamities,
Though it is not a course that God always constantly Keepeth: sometime he suffers godly men to live, and to be swept away in Common calamities,
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as the Plague, Famine, Sword, and the like, even righteous men perish in these times, that is the course that God sometimes takes.
as the Plague, Famine, Sword, and the like, even righteous men perish in these times, that is the course that God sometime Takes.
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On the other side sometime he takes this course, that hee will preserve them in the middest of danger, he will keepe them alive:
On the other side sometime he Takes this course, that he will preserve them in the midst of danger, he will keep them alive:
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he sendeth calamities, and plagues, and yet he preserveth the righteous.
he sends calamities, and plagues, and yet he Preserveth the righteous.
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So in the Revelation, he commandeth the Angel to seale his servants on the forehead, when he poureth his curses on the Earth:
So in the Revelation, he commands the Angel to seal his Servants on the forehead, when he pours his curses on the Earth:
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so in the ninth of Ezekiel he speakes to the man with the slaughter weapon, to marke those that mourned, to passe them by:
so in the ninth of Ezekielem he speaks to the man with the slaughter weapon, to mark those that mourned, to pass them by:
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So in the 12. Exod. hee commandeth the bloud to bee sprinkled on the posts of the dores, that the Angel may passe by:
So in the 12. Exod he commands the blood to be sprinkled on the posts of the doors, that the Angel may pass by:
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So God when hee seeth his marke the bloud of the Covenant on the head of his servants, hee passeth them by in common calamities:
So God when he sees his mark the blood of the Covenant on the head of his Servants, he passes them by in Common calamities:
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sometimes I say hee takes that course. But he is not tyed to one course alwayes:
sometime I say he Takes that course. But he is not tied to one course always:
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sometimes, hee takes away his servants from the Evill to come, hee doth not suffer them to have the sorrow of seeing, or feeling of it.
sometime, he Takes away his Servants from the Evil to come, he does not suffer them to have the sorrow of seeing, or feeling of it.
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God when he intendeth to smite the Earth with plagues and curses, he will make this way for his course, he will remove the obstacles, the Saints that are the impediments;
God when he intends to smite the Earth with plagues and curses, he will make this Way for his course, he will remove the obstacles, the Saints that Are the impediments;
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they hold Gods hands, they wrestle by prayer, they prevaile by humiliation, they cast downe themselve, and stand in the gap:
they hold God's hands, they wrestle by prayer, they prevail by humiliation, they cast down themselves, and stand in the gap:
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that he may unwind his hands of this burthen, of the prayers of his servants, hee removeth them by death, hee saith to them as he did to Moses, let mee alone that I may destroy them.
that he may unwind his hands of this burden, of the Prayers of his Servants, he Removeth them by death, he Says to them as he did to Moses, let me alone that I may destroy them.
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And then, as it is with the Husbandman, when the corne is gotten into his Barne, he burneth up the stuble:
And then, as it is with the Husbandman, when the corn is got into his Bairn, he burns up the stubble:
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till the Wheate be gathered, the Tares are not turned up.
till the Wheat be gathered, the Tares Are not turned up.
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God will not poure his plagues untill he have remoued the impediments, those that are mercifull men, when they are taken away, he powreth downe his judgements.
God will not pour his plagues until he have removed the impediments, those that Are merciful men, when they Are taken away, he poureth down his Judgments.
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Therefore he takes them away, that they may not see it, nor suffer it, that is the first.
Therefore he Takes them away, that they may not see it, nor suffer it, that is the First.
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Secondly, he takes them from the Evill of sinning, that is a greater blessing, and in two senses from that.
Secondly, he Takes them from the Evil of sinning, that is a greater blessing, and in two Senses from that.
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He takes them from it, that they shall not see sinne, for that is a great Corrasive to a godly man.
He Takes them from it, that they shall not see sin, for that is a great Corrasive to a godly man.
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It was one point of Davids grievance, that hee saw wicked men suffer;
It was one point of Davids grievance, that he saw wicked men suffer;
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I humbled my soule with fasting, and I behaved my selfe as one that mourned for his Mother. I humbled my soul with fasting, and I behaved my self as one that mourned for his Mother.
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David humbled himselfe even for his enemies, when they were afflicted, that was one part of his sorrow.David humbled himself even for his enemies, when they were afflicted, that was one part of his sorrow.
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But the chiefe part of his sorrow was to see them commit sinne, Mine eyes gush out with rivers of teares,
But the chief part of his sorrow was to see them commit sin, Mine eyes gush out with Rivers of tears,
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because men keepe not thy law; That was a great affliction.Because men keep not thy law; That was a great affliction.
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Therefore that they may be eased of that evill, God takes away mercifull men, that they shall not see sinnes committed;
Therefore that they may be eased of that evil, God Takes away merciful men, that they shall not see Sins committed;
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they are offensive to chaste eyes. Hee takes them to heaven, that their eares may not bee filled with hellish blasphemies,
they Are offensive to chaste eyes. He Takes them to heaven, that their ears may not be filled with hellish Blasphemies,
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and damnable oathes that overburthen the ground, that ring their peales in every street, as a man passeth by:
and damnable Oaths that overburthen the ground, that ring their peals in every street, as a man passes by:
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there is no hearing such things in heaven.
there is no hearing such things in heaven.
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That is one thing, he takes them away, that their eyes may not be glutted with beholding extortions, oppressions, murthers, contentions, revilings,
That is one thing, he Takes them away, that their eyes may not be glutted with beholding extortions, oppressions, murders, contentions, revilings,
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and other sinnes in the world.
and other Sins in the world.
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It is a great ease to a godly man to be tooke out of evill times:
It is a great ease to a godly man to be took out of evil times:
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when God leaveth him in times and places that are evill, hee shines as a light:
when God Leaveth him in times and places that Are evil, he shines as a Light:
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when God takes him away, he hath the reward of his sorrow:
when God Takes him away, he hath the reward of his sorrow:
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it cost him griefe to see it, therefore to reward him, God takes him away, that hee may not see sinne committed.
it cost him grief to see it, Therefore to reward him, God Takes him away, that he may not see sin committed.
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Secondly, God takes them away, that they may not sinne themselves: for heaven is a place as of no sorrow, so of no sinne:
Secondly, God Takes them away, that they may not sin themselves: for heaven is a place as of no sorrow, so of no sin:
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though we be unsatiable of sinne now, then there is an end put to it.
though we be unsatiable of sin now, then there is an end put to it.
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It pleaseth God so to deale, in his providence to order it, that sinne brought in Death, and Death carrieth out sinne:
It Pleases God so to deal, in his providence to order it, that sin brought in Death, and Death Carrieth out sin:
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that as a skilfull Chimmicke distilleth an Antidote out of poyson, so doth God, Death that was the reward of sinne, God fetcheth the translation out of it to eternall happinesse:
that as a skilful Chimmicke distilleth an Antidote out of poison, so does God, Death that was the reward of sin, God Fetches the Translation out of it to Eternal happiness:
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the Mother, sinne, brought forth Death, and Death the daughter carrieth out sinne. That is it that is the great comfort of a man in death:
the Mother, sin, brought forth Death, and Death the daughter Carrieth out sin. That is it that is the great Comfort of a man in death:
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though my purposes and endeavours be bent upon piety, yet I am overtaken; I could not tread so straite, but I did often tread awry;
though my Purposes and endeavours be bent upon piety, yet I am overtaken; I could not tread so strait, but I did often tread awry;
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now there shall be a new plaine path provided for my feet, there is no sinne in heaven.
now there shall be a new plain path provided for my feet, there is no sin in heaven.
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That is a great point of wisedome, that God destroyeth sinne with the body, and raiseth the body againe without sinne:
That is a great point of Wisdom, that God Destroyeth sin with the body, and Raiseth the body again without sin:
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if the body should live alwayes, how should sinne end? sinne will not be rooted out,
if the body should live always, how should sin end? sin will not be rooted out,
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as long as wee are in the body;
as long as we Are in the body;
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while wee carry about us this vale of flesh, we shall carry about us also another vaile of sinne: therefore saith Epiphanius, God dealeth with us,
while we carry about us this vale of Flesh, we shall carry about us also Another veil of sin: Therefore Says Epiphanius, God deals with us,
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as a skilfull housholder with his house. as a skilful householder with his house.
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Looke as it is in building an old house, if there grow a Fig-tree, or Ivy out of the house, that it spread the root through the chinckes and partitions of the wall, a man that cuts downe the Fig-tree shall not profit,
Look as it is in building an old house, if there grow a Fig tree, or Ivy out of the house, that it spread the root through the chinks and partitions of the wall, a man that cuts down the Fig tree shall not profit,
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for it is so fast rooted in the wall, and in the chinkes, that either hee must pull downe the wall,
for it is so fast rooted in the wall, and in the chinks, that either he must pull down the wall,
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or else it will not die;
or Else it will not die;
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Therefore a wise man will pull down his house, and root out the Fig-tree, and then set up stones,
Therefore a wise man will pull down his house, and root out the Fig tree, and then Set up stones,
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and and there erect the house beautifull, and so both are preserved:
and and there erect the house beautiful, and so both Are preserved:
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he hath his end in both, both the house is rebuilt, and the Ivy consumed and rooted out.
he hath his end in both, both the house is Rebuilt, and the Ivy consumed and rooted out.
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So it is in case of sinne, there is the house we carry about us, the building, the temple of our body, the house is man himselfe, sinne is the fig-tree, it is such a fig-tree as insinuateth it selfe betweene every chinke, and partition in our nature;
So it is in case of sin, there is the house we carry about us, the building, the temple of our body, the house is man himself, sin is the Fig tree, it is such a Fig tree as insinuates it self between every chink, and partition in our nature;
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there is somewhat corrupt in every facultie of the soule, and it sheweth the fruit in every part of the body, that is an instrument of sin:
there is somewhat corrupt in every faculty of the soul, and it shows the fruit in every part of the body, that is an Instrument of since:
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it hath so wound it selfe in, that the fig-tree cannot be destroyed, cannot be pulled out,
it hath so wound it self in, that the Fig tree cannot be destroyed, cannot be pulled out,
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except the house be dissolved, there must be a pulling downe of the Temple:
except the house be dissolved, there must be a pulling down of the Temple:
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therefore God in wisedome, by Death he takes the temple, the house in peeces, and then the fig-tree may be pulled out;
Therefore God in Wisdom, by Death he Takes the temple, the house in Pieces, and then the Fig tree may be pulled out;
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and then he erects the wall of that house more glorious then before it was throwne downe,
and then he erects the wall of that house more glorious then before it was thrown down,
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while the fig-tree was in it, while sinne was in it: it is raised up without it;
while the Fig tree was in it, while sin was in it: it is raised up without it;
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that is that the Apostle saith, Corruption shall put on incorruption, and mortalitie shall put on immortalitie, the body that is sowne a naturall body, it shall bee raised a spirituall, it is sowne in dishonour, it shall be raised in glory.
that is that the Apostle Says, Corruption shall put on incorruption, and mortality shall put on immortality, the body that is sown a natural body, it shall be raised a spiritual, it is sown in dishonour, it shall be raised in glory.
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God therefore takes them away from the evill of sinne, hee dissolveth the body, that hee may purifie it,
God Therefore Takes them away from the evil of sin, he dissolveth the body, that he may purify it,
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and cloath it with immortalitie, that it may be a purer body, then when it was first presented in nature at the first Creation.
and cloth it with immortality, that it may be a Purer body, then when it was First presented in nature At the First Creation.
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We see hereby what those good things are that Death bringeth; It bringeth immunitie from the evill of suffering:
We see hereby what those good things Are that Death brings; It brings immunity from the evil of suffering:
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God takes away mercifull men, that they see not, that they suffer not.
God Takes away merciful men, that they see not, that they suffer not.
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And it bringeth immunitie from sinne, that they doe not see it, that they doe not commit it.
And it brings immunity from sin, that they do not see it, that they do not commit it.
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The use is a Pillar of confidence, not to bee afraid of Death:
The use is a Pillar of confidence, not to be afraid of Death:
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who would feare that which makes for his perfection, that is the meanes of his translation to happinesse? who would Fear that which makes for his perfection, that is the means of his Translation to happiness?
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And in respect of others, not to mourne for them that are tooke away out of this world,
And in respect of Others, not to mourn for them that Are took away out of this world,
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as those that are without hope:
as those that Are without hope:
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they are not tooke away but translated: they are removed for their advantage, for the better.
they Are not took away but translated: they Are removed for their advantage, for the better.
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Elijah was removed from earth to heaven in a firie chariot, shall Elisha weepe because hee enjoyeth him not? No, he is tooke from earth to heaven.Elijah was removed from earth to heaven in a firy chariot, shall Elisha weep Because he Enjoyeth him not? No, he is took from earth to heaven.
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Ioseph was sold into Aegypt, but it was to be a Ruler, God intended that:Ioseph was sold into Egypt, but it was to be a Ruler, God intended that:
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it is the same reason, God translates us out of the world, to give us the end of our hope,
it is the same reason, God translates us out of the world, to give us the end of our hope,
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even the salvation of our soules; even the salvation of our Souls;
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Shall we mourne as men without hope? God takes them out of a valley of teares, shall we mourne unsatiably for those that are tooke out of the valley of teares? let us not bring their memory to the valley of teares; they are past it.
Shall we mourn as men without hope? God Takes them out of a valley of tears, shall we mourn unsatiably for those that Are took out of the valley of tears? let us not bring their memory to the valley of tears; they Are passed it.
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God takes them from evill to good, to the best good, the good of immortalitie,
God Takes them from evil to good, to the best good, the good of immortality,
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and eternitie, the good of the enjoying of God, of that that eye hath not seene, nor eare hath heard.
and eternity, the good of the enjoying of God, of that that eye hath not seen, nor ear hath herd.
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It is true, that when we see any impenitent man die, any man die in his sinnes, there is just cause of mourning.
It is true, that when we see any impenitent man die, any man die in his Sins, there is just cause of mourning.
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That was the course that David observed: he lost two sonnes, Absolom a wicked sonne, he mourned for him;
That was the course that David observed: he lost two Sons, Absalom a wicked son, he mourned for him;
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he lost the child that was begotten in adulterie, for the life of which he prayed;
he lost the child that was begotten in adultery, for the life of which he prayed;
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he mourned not for the childes departure:
he mourned not for the child's departure:
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and Saint Ambrose giveth the reason well, he had a good hope and assurance that the child was translated to a better estate:
and Saint Ambrose gives the reason well, he had a good hope and assurance that the child was translated to a better estate:
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he doubted of Absolom, he died in his sinnes, therefore he mourned for him, for his death, not for the childes.
he doubted of Absalom, he died in his Sins, Therefore he mourned for him, for his death, not for the child's.
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So when we see any die in his sinnes, there is cause then of teares, and of excessive teares:
So when we see any die in his Sins, there is cause then of tears, and of excessive tears:
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then David crieth, Absolom, oh my sonne, my sonne.
then David cries, Absalom, o my son, my son.
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But if there be good evidences of a Saint translated to glory, shall we mourne as men without hope? As Saint Ierom speakes to Paula mourning for her daughter;
But if there be good evidences of a Saint translated to glory, shall we mourn as men without hope? As Saint Jerom speaks to Paula mourning for her daughter;
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Art thou angrie Paula, because I have made thy child mine? (Hee bringeth in God speaking thus) dost thou envie me my owne possession? my owne creature? Art thou angry Paula, Because I have made thy child mine? (He brings in God speaking thus) dost thou envy me my own possession? my own creature?
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It is true, for the state of an impenitent man, he hath his good things here,
It is true, for the state of an impenitent man, he hath his good things Here,
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and his evill to come after, there is cause of mourning, for that he is translated from good to ill;
and his evil to come After, there is cause of mourning, for that he is translated from good to ill;
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his heaven is in this world, his heaven is in his treasure, in his riches, in his chests, and upon his table;
his heaven is in this world, his heaven is in his treasure, in his riches, in his chests, and upon his table;
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and as he enjoyed a heaven here, so hee must not looke for it after, there is a place of another condition, his heaven is here, his hell after.
and as he enjoyed a heaven Here, so he must not look for it After, there is a place of Another condition, his heaven is Here, his hell After.
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But the penitent and contrite, his ill is here, and his good after, his hell is in this world in suffering,
But the penitent and contrite, his ill is Here, and his good After, his hell is in this world in suffering,
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and in mortifying the flesh, in wrestling with sinne, in incountring with tentations, here is his hell,
and in mortifying the Flesh, in wrestling with sin, in encountering with tentations, Here is his hell,
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and his torments, but after commeth his heaven, and his blisse, so he is translated from bad to good, he is tooke away from the evill to come.
and his torments, but After comes his heaven, and his bliss, so he is translated from bad to good, he is took away from the evil to come.
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So here is the meaning of all. I have shewed first the meaning of the three phrases.
So Here is the meaning of all. I have showed First the meaning of the three phrases.
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The second thing I propound is this;
The second thing I propound is this;
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What the Prophet bemoaneth, and makes lamentation for, and these mercifull men: for if they be tooke away from evill present,
What the Prophet bemoaneth, and makes lamentation for, and these merciful men: for if they be took away from evil present,
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and evill to come, evill corporall and spirituall, sufferings extraordinary, plague and famine;
and evil to come, evil corporal and spiritual, sufferings extraordinary, plague and famine;
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sufferings ordinary, sicknesse and tentation, if it be so that no sinne shall fall upon them to destruction, no tentation fall on them to destroy them here, much lesse afterward;
sufferings ordinary, sickness and tentation, if it be so that no sin shall fallen upon them to destruction, no tentation fallen on them to destroy them Here, much less afterwards;
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if they be tooke from all these evils, how commeth the Prophet to make lamentation, that mercifull men are taken away from the evill to come? for hee speakes it mourningly.
if they be took from all these evils, how comes the Prophet to make lamentation, that merciful men Are taken away from the evil to come? for he speaks it mourningly.
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It is one sufficient reason, he mourneth over them because others did not. But there are two reasons that are more speciall.
It is one sufficient reason, he Mourneth over them Because Others did not. But there Are two Reasons that Are more special.
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There is the losse of the godly man for the present when hee is taken away, that is a thing to be lamented;
There is the loss of the godly man for the present when he is taken away, that is a thing to be lamented;
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705
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And the danger of the world, in respect of the losse of a godly man.
And the danger of the world, in respect of the loss of a godly man.
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705
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First, the losse of a godly man, that is a great punishment that God sendeth on a place, there is a great losse to those that survive. The losse of their example:
First, the loss of a godly man, that is a great punishment that God sends on a place, there is a great loss to those that survive. The loss of their Exampl:
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706
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they shine as lights, there is a Taper, a Candle taken away;
they shine as lights, there is a Taper, a Candle taken away;
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706
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Yee rejoyced to walke in his light, saith Christ, to the Iewes, concerning Iohn, there was a light not only of Iohns Doctrine,Ye rejoiced to walk in his Light, Says christ, to the Iewes, Concerning John, there was a Light not only of Iohns Doctrine,
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706
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but of his example, whereby those that heard him walked.
but of his Exampl, whereby those that herd him walked.
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706
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There is the light of grace set up in the life of the Saints of God:
There is the Light of grace Set up in the life of the Saints of God:
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706
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they are as a Taper to guide us in the paths of mercy and pietie that they tread in.
they Are as a Taper to guide us in the paths of mercy and piety that they tread in.
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706
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Iob was set up a light of patience: Abraham of faith: Cornelius of Charitie: and so every grace that the Saints are eminent in, they are set up as so many lights.Job was Set up a Light of patience: Abraham of faith: Cornelius of Charity: and so every grace that the Saints Are eminent in, they Are Set up as so many lights.
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
706
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When the light is gone, is there not a great losse to have a candle put out? Though they enjoy their light, we lose it, the benefit of their example and societie, their advise and counsell.
When the Light is gone, is there not a great loss to have a candle put out? Though they enjoy their Light, we loose it, the benefit of their Exampl and society, their Advice and counsel.
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706
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Oh the experience of the Saints, bring a great deale of good to their acquaintance:
O the experience of the Saints, bring a great deal of good to their acquaintance:
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706
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I am in this affliction, I remember that you were in the same case, how did you carry your selfe? It is a great matter to build upon the experiences of the Saints of God.
I am in this affliction, I Remember that you were in the same case, how did you carry your self? It is a great matter to built upon the experiences of the Saints of God.
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706
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Wee lose many benefits by losing of a Saint. Hee is not only beneficiall in his example, but in his prayers.
we loose many benefits by losing of a Saint. He is not only beneficial in his Exampl, but in his Prayers.
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707
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Hee is one of the Advocates of the world, that pleads with God, that stands in the gap. Abraham was a strong Advocate for Sodome, and so was Moses for Israel, and so was Aaron, and so other Saints in their time.
He is one of the Advocates of the world, that pleads with God, that Stands in the gap. Abraham was a strong Advocate for Sodom, and so was Moses for Israel, and so was Aaron, and so other Saints in their time.
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707
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The Saints while they live in the world, there is a great deale of power in their prayers to with-hold judgements:
The Saints while they live in the world, there is a great deal of power in their Prayers to withhold Judgments:
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707
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and is there then no losse when they are taken away?
and is there then no loss when they Are taken away?
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707
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When a Saint is removed, a Pillar is removed, a Pillar of the house, and of the Earth,
When a Saint is removed, a Pillar is removed, a Pillar of the house, and of the Earth,
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708
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and must there not be danger when the Pillar is gone.
and must there not be danger when the Pillar is gone.
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708
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They are the Corner stones: when a Corner stone falleth, there is a great deale of trash and rubbish falleth with it.
They Are the Corner stones: when a Corner stone falls, there is a great deal of trash and rubbish falls with it.
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708
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There is a great deale of discomfort upon the fall of a Saint. When God removeth godly and mercifull men, there is a losse every way:
There is a great deal of discomfort upon the fallen of a Saint. When God Removeth godly and merciful men, there is a loss every Way:
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709
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to the Church, to the State. The Church loseth a member, the State a Pillar:
to the Church, to the State. The Church loses a member, the State a Pillar:
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709
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godly men lose an example, wicked men lose an Advocate, poore men lose a Patron, all men lose a comfort.
godly men loose an Exampl, wicked men loose an Advocate, poor men loose a Patron, all men loose a Comfort.
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709
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That is the first thing the Prophet bemoaneth in the losse of righteous men. First, it went to his heart that the world should be left emptie of pietie,
That is the First thing the Prophet bemoaneth in the loss of righteous men. First, it went to his heart that the world should be left empty of piety,
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
710
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and all those vertuous examples, that God should cut off those precious Plants, those that are looking-glasses for us to see our selves in,
and all those virtuous Examples, that God should Cut off those precious Plants, those that Are Looking-glasses for us to see our selves in,
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
710
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and that pitch of perfection wee should breath after, and aime at. That is the first thing. But that is not all:
and that pitch of perfection we should breath After, and aim At. That is the First thing. But that is not all:
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
710
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for there was impendant danger when they were gone.
for there was impendant danger when they were gone.
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711
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It is a prognosticating of some evill to befall a place, when God takes them away.
It is a prognosticating of Some evil to befall a place, when God Takes them away.
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711
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If Noah enter into the Arke, the world may expect a deluge.
If Noah enter into the Ark, the world may expect a deluge.
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711
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If Lot be out of Sodome, let it looke for a showre of fire and brimstone:
If Lot be out of Sodom, let it look for a shower of fire and brimstone:
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
711
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God himselfe expresseth himselfe by the Angel that he could doe nothing as long as Lot was in Sodome; he had a commission not to raine fire and brimstone while Lot was there,
God himself Expresses himself by the Angel that he could do nothing as long as Lot was in Sodom; he had a commission not to rain fire and brimstone while Lot was there,
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
711
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while Lots person and prayers were there:
while Lots person and Prayers were there:
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711
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assoone as Lot was gone, there commeth a cloud of Judgement, and in that a showre.
As soon as Lot was gone, there comes a cloud of Judgement, and in that a shower.
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
711
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So the Saints when they are translated into the Arke;
So the Saints when they Are translated into the Ark;
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
711
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when they are tooke from the earth as Noah was, (Noah was to ascend from the earth to the Arke) when Lot is gone to the Citie God provided for him, the Citie of refuge,
when they Are took from the earth as Noah was, (Noah was to ascend from the earth to the Ark) when Lot is gone to the city God provided for him, the city of refuge,
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711
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then we may expect one Judgement or other, for they are meanes to hinder, and keepe them from being poured out.
then we may expect one Judgement or other, for they Are means to hinder, and keep them from being poured out.
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711
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That is the second thing in the losse of righteous men. They are tooke away for their good, but for our ill:
That is the second thing in the loss of righteous men. They Are took away for their good, but for our ill:
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712
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wee have lost the benefit of their example, the comfort of their societie, and now we may feare that Judgements will come plentifully:
we have lost the benefit of their Exampl, the Comfort of their society, and now we may Fear that Judgments will come plentifully:
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712
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for mercifull men are taken away from the evill to come. So I have done with the first part of the Complaint.for merciful men Are taken away from the evil to come. So I have done with the First part of the Complaint.
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712
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I will be very briefe in the second: that is, over the living, no man considereth it: this is truly to be bemoaned.
I will be very brief in the second: that is, over the living, no man Considereth it: this is truly to be bemoaned.
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713
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There is a double extent, first of the Act, they consider not; And then an extent of the person, no man considereth.
There is a double extent, First of the Act, they Consider not; And then an extent of the person, no man Considereth.
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
713
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This Act, hath a great latitude.
This Act, hath a great latitude.
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714
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It is either an aggravation of the former, they lay it not to heart, nay, they doe not take it into consideration:
It is either an aggravation of the former, they lay it not to heart, nay, they do not take it into consideration:
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
714
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or else it is a rendring a reason of the former; they lay it not to heart, because they bethinke not themselves.
or Else it is a rendering a reason of the former; they lay it not to heart, Because they bethink not themselves.
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714
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How long Lord, how long before this (that the Apostle tells us of) will be?
How long Lord, how long before this (that the Apostle tells us of) will be?
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(18) sermon (DIV1)
1173
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Consideration is an act of the judiciall part of the understanding, as incogitancie is a rocking of reason asleepe, a shutting of the dore of reason.
Consideration is an act of the judicial part of the understanding, as incogitancy is a rocking of reason asleep, a shutting of the door of reason.
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715
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Neglect, that is a negligence of due care to bee taken:
Neglect, that is a negligence of due care to be taken:
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715
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on the other side, inconsideration or incogitancie that is a neglect of the due course of reason, due pondering of a thing.
on the other side, inconsideration or incogitancy that is a neglect of the due course of reason, due pondering of a thing.
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715
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A man is said not to consider, that scanneth not, that examineth not the cause, that laies not the effects and consequences together, that compareth not one thing with another.
A man is said not to Consider, that scanneth not, that examineth not the cause, that lays not the effects and consequences together, that compareth not one thing with Another.
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715
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So that it is thus much now, they considered not; that is, they pondered not in their hearts, they examined not according to the rule of reason;
So that it is thus much now, they considered not; that is, they pondered not in their hearts, they examined not according to the Rule of reason;
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
715
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they looked not to it what should bee Gods meaning in taking away mercifull men from the evill to come;
they looked not to it what should be God's meaning in taking away merciful men from the evil to come;
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715
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they looked not forward to the time to come, nor backward to the time past, they were altogether inconsiderate.
they looked not forward to the time to come, nor backward to the time past, they were altogether inconsiderate.
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
715
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It is a great sinne, and a fruit of sinne, and a cause of all sinne.
It is a great sin, and a fruit of sin, and a cause of all sin.
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716
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It is a sinne in it selfe, for God hath given man Reason to use upon all occasions, to consider Gods workes, It is a sin in it self, for God hath given man Reason to use upon all occasions, to Consider God's works,
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
716
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and his owne workes, and those things that befall others and himselfe.
and his own works, and those things that befall Others and himself.
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
716
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The true improvement of Christianitie is the exercise of consideration, That exciteth a man to repentance.
The true improvement of Christianity is the exercise of consideration, That Exciteth a man to Repentance.
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
716
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David laies it as a ground, I considered my wayes, and turned my feet to thy testimonies. David lays it as a ground, I considered my ways, and turned my feet to thy testimonies.
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
716
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A man never repenteth that considereth no• … • … is wayes. The want of consideration keepeth a man freezing, and settling on the dregs of sinne.
A man never Repenteth that Considereth no• … • … is ways. The want of consideration Keepeth a man freezing, and settling on the dregs of sin.
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
716
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It is a fruit of sinne, of the first sinne: incogitancie bringeth securitie, that rocks reason asleepe;
It is a fruit of sin, of the First sin: incogitancy brings security, that Rocks reason asleep;
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
717
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then passion hath her scope, when reason governeth not.
then passion hath her scope, when reason Governs not.
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717
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It is the true punishment of the first sinne, and the fruit of it, because reason is decaied in man by sinne, reason was then unrectified, reason grew irregular.
It is the true punishment of the First sin, and the fruit of it, Because reason is decayed in man by sin, reason was then unrectified, reason grew irregular.
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717
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Nay, it is the cause of all sinne.
Nay, it is the cause of all sin.
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718
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We can resolve no particular sinne to any other principle but this, that men consider not before they commit it.
We can resolve no particular sin to any other principle but this, that men Consider not before they commit it.
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(13) sermon (DIV1)
718
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The reason why men goe on in excesse and riot, and continue in drunkennesse, is nothing but this, they lay it not to heart, they looke not forward, what will bee the issue and event, they consider not the account they are to make to God, they thinke not that God is providing a cuppe of deadly wine, and that all must appeare before the judgement seate of Christ.
The reason why men go on in excess and riot, and continue in Drunkenness, is nothing but this, they lay it not to heart, they look not forward, what will be the issue and event, they Consider not the account they Are to make to God, they think not that God is providing a cup of deadly wine, and that all must appear before the judgement seat of christ.
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718
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yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labours, and their workes doe follow them.
yea, Says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours, and their works do follow them.
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The reason why mens desires of the world, and of living here are so in larged, it is the want of consideration of what is the happinesse of heaven, of the promises that God hath made.
The reason why men's Desires of the world, and of living Here Are so in larged, it is the want of consideration of what is the happiness of heaven, of the promises that God hath made.
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There is no sin but it is resolved into this case.
There is no since but it is resolved into this case.
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So here it is, that the Prophet complaineth of the want of consideration, When mercifull men were taken away, they considered it not;
So Here it is, that the Prophet Complaineth of the want of consideration, When merciful men were taken away, they considered it not;
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to sympathize, to prepare themselves to what God would doe after he had removed these, that when he had removed the obstacles, that then he would poure his wrath upon them.
to sympathise, to prepare themselves to what God would do After he had removed these, that when he had removed the obstacles, that then he would pour his wrath upon them.
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Secondly, there is another extent of the Word; that is, of the subject, of the person. No man.
Secondly, there is Another extent of the Word; that is, of the Subject, of the person. No man.
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It argueth the neglect to be generall.
It argue the neglect to be general.
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A man would have thought, that upon the mention of the first word, Mercifull men are taken away:
A man would have Thought, that upon the mention of the First word, Merciful men Are taken away:
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the mourners should goe about in the streets; the poore Orphans should weepe, because they have lost a Patron:the mourners should go about in the streets; the poor Orphans should weep, Because they have lost a Patron:
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No such matter, no consideration on no hand: that is a wonder:
No such matter, no consideration on no hand: that is a wonder:
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had the mercifull man no wife? no children? no friend to mourne after him,
had the merciful man no wife? no children? no friend to mourn After him,
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when he was buried in the earth? was there no well-willers to him, that had benefit by his pietie to mourne for the righteous man? was there none like to himselfe? one righteous man will mourne for another.
when he was buried in the earth? was there no well-willers to him, that had benefit by his piety to mourn for the righteous man? was there none like to himself? one righteous man will mourn for Another.
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What is this then, No man? If they would not regard the pietie of the godly man or mercifull, when he lived, me thinkes when hee died there should be some consideration.
What is this then, No man? If they would not regard the piety of the godly man or merciful, when he lived, me thinks when he died there should be Some consideration.
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A Mountaine as long as it standeth, men take no great notice of it: but if fall, all eyes looke upon it.
A Mountain as long as it Stands, men take no great notice of it: but if fallen, all eyes look upon it.
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The Sunne when he is in his strength, there are few eyes that looke on it;
The Sun when he is in his strength, there Are few eyes that look on it;
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but if it come to an ecclipse, every man getteth into his Turret.
but if it come to an eclipse, every man gets into his Turret.
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Generally men delight to looke upon those Starres, that in their opinion they thinke are fallen.
Generally men delight to look upon those Stars, that in their opinion they think Are fallen.
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All these the godly man is.
All these the godly man is.
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Hee shineth as a starre here, as the Sunne in his strength after, he is as a Mountaine,
He shines as a star Here, as the Sun in his strength After, he is as a Mountain,
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as a Beacon upon a Mountaine, more glorious.
as a Beacon upon a Mountain, more glorious.
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The Mountaine, and the starre falleth, 〈 ◊ 〉 Sunne is in the Ecclipse, Mercifull men are taken away, and no man considereth it.
The Mountain, and the star falls, 〈 ◊ 〉 Sun is in the Eclipse, Merciful men Are taken away, and no man Considereth it.
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I will not say it is to be taken in the full extent, it implieth not a nullitie, but a paucitie.
I will not say it is to be taken in the full extent, it Implies not a nullity, but a paucity.
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As in that place in the Psalme; There is none that doth good, no not one.
As in that place in the Psalm; There is none that does good, no not one.
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The Prophet doth not implie, that there was not one godly man at all, but so few that they could hardly be numbred; a great paucitie.
The Prophet does not imply, that there was not one godly man At all, but so few that they could hardly be numbered; a great paucity.
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So here, No man considereth; that is, those that considered, were so very few, that there was hardly notice taken of them, they were hardly in the compasse of a Number.
So Here, No man Considereth; that is, those that considered, were so very few, that there was hardly notice taken of them, they were hardly in the compass of a Number.
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Nay, it is twice noted, No man, no man, to shew it was almost a nullitie;
Nay, it is twice noted, No man, no man, to show it was almost a nullity;
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there is not any, not any; that is, they were exceeding few.
there is not any, not any; that is, they were exceeding few.
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What is the reason? Because they were not acquainted with the rule, and way of pietie, therefore they mourned not.
What is the reason? Because they were not acquainted with the Rule, and Way of piety, Therefore they mourned not.
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If pietie were within, it would simpathize without, as there is like rejoycing, so they would sorrow together.
If piety were within, it would sympathise without, as there is like rejoicing, so they would sorrow together.
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Wee are not to thinke, but they had naturall affection, though it were almost cut off:
we Are not to think, but they had natural affection, though it were almost Cut off:
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it is likely if any of their kinne were tooke away, they would mourne: If a Father or Mother were taken away, the most impenitent man would have teares;
it is likely if any of their kin were took away, they would mourn: If a Father or Mother were taken away, the most impenitent man would have tears;
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though not for sin, yet for losses and crosses:
though not for since, yet for losses and Crosses:
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then there are those that would crie with Elisha, My father, my father, the Chariots of Israel, &c. If a brother or a sister were taken away, I doubt not but there are those that would follow with the voyce of lamentation, Alas my brother, alas my sister, woe is mee for my brother Ionathan. Wee have teares for brethren.
then there Are those that would cry with Elisha, My father, my father, the Chariots of Israel, etc. If a brother or a sister were taken away, I doubt not but there Are those that would follow with the voice of lamentation, Alas my brother, alas my sister, woe is me for my brother Ionathan. we have tears for brothers.
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Further, if it were but a child that were lost, a man would be sure to find teares for them,
Further, if it were but a child that were lost, a man would be sure to find tears for them,
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and sigh a long time after, and would say with David; Oh Absalom, my son, my son, would God I had died for thee my son.
and sighs a long time After, and would say with David; O Absalom, my son, my son, would God I had died for thee my son.
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All conditions that live find teares in mens eyes, and consideration of their departure, only the godly, and the righteous man findeth none. Here is their stupiditie.
All conditions that live find tears in men's eyes, and consideration of their departure, only the godly, and the righteous man finds none. Here is their stupidity.
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Can there be a greater stupiditie, then to make a man die twice? as they die the death of their bodies,
Can there be a greater stupidity, then to make a man die twice? as they die the death of their bodies,
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so to make them suffer a death in our memories; as they perish to the world, so to perish also in our thoughts and meditations.
so to make them suffer a death in our memories; as they perish to the world, so to perish also in our thoughts and meditations.
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We owe God so much, we owe pietie so much, we owe the memoriall of many so much, we owe our selves so much,
We owe God so much, we owe piety so much, we owe the memorial of many so much, we owe our selves so much,
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as to take it into consideration. And yet no man considereth. This is the fault which we may examine our selves of.
as to take it into consideration. And yet no man Considereth. This is the fault which we may examine our selves of.
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For if we now make reflection of all this upon our selves, we shall find a conformitie with out times.
For if we now make reflection of all this upon our selves, we shall find a conformity with out times.
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There is never a word of this Scripture, but it is true now. I will not take the parts in order.
There is never a word of this Scripture, but it is true now. I will not take the parts in order.
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First, wee cannot denie that evill is to come upon this place. Nay, it were well if it were to come: it is come already: it hath overtaken us.
First, we cannot deny that evil is to come upon this place. Nay, it were well if it were to come: it is come already: it hath overtaken us.
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If we load the earth with the evill of sinne, it is impossible that God should forbeare long.
If we load the earth with the evil of sin, it is impossible that God should forbear long.
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The evill of sinne that surchargeth the earth must be unloaden againe, by this burthen, by the burthen of punishment:
The evil of sin that surchargeth the earth must be unloaden again, by this burden, by the burden of punishment:
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one burthen must justle out another. Evils there have beene impendant, that we have seene. Evils there are now present, that we begin to groane under:
one burden must justle out Another. Evils there have been impendant, that we have seen. Evils there Are now present, that we begin to groan under:
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and no man can tell where that evill will stay. There is evill present, and evils to come, because our evils are still multiplying:
and no man can tell where that evil will stay. There is evil present, and evils to come, Because our evils Are still multiplying:
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the beginnings of sorrowes, and sufferings, and feares; God grant it may stay. But our state and condition is like them in this, that they are yet impendant.
the beginnings of sorrows, and sufferings, and fears; God grant it may stay. But our state and condition is like them in this, that they Are yet impendant.
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We see the heavens growne blacke, judgements are a ripening.
We see the heavens grown black, Judgments Are a ripening.
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When yee see the skie red, when yee see the skie blacke, judgement is beginning, not only beginning to bud,
When ye see the sky read, when ye see the sky black, judgement is beginning, not only beginning to bud,
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but it beginneth to spread and inlarge it selfe. Thus farre there is a correspondencie.
but it begins to spread and enlarge it self. Thus Far there is a correspondency.
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There is evill that we have cause to feare and suspect, yet further to come on this place.
There is evil that we have cause to Fear and suspect, yet further to come on this place.
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Secondly, there is a conformitie with the other too, in our negligence. The world sendeth forth men now voide of naturall affection. It was never so before.
Secondly, there is a conformity with the other too, in our negligence. The world sends forth men now void of natural affection. It was never so before.
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For if before they neglected others, yet they were carefull of themselves. But men now desperatly neglect their owne salvations.
For if before they neglected Others, yet they were careful of themselves. But men now desperately neglect their own salvations.
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There is no respect to God, no pitty of others, no not of themselves.
There is no respect to God, no pity of Others, no not of themselves.
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I doe not wonder that men heretofore considered not, when they loved their lives better then their sinnes,
I do not wonder that men heretofore considered not, when they loved their lives better then their Sins,
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because they had some sensible taste of that that was temporall, when they loved their lives better then heaven.
Because they had Some sensible taste of that that was temporal, when they loved their lives better then heaven.
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But now men love not their lives best, but their sinnes better: for though their lives bee in danger, yet their sins are kept.
But now men love not their lives best, but their Sins better: for though their lives be in danger, yet their Sins Are kept.
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It is an admirable thing to consider, how every way we are given to plentie, to ryot, to securitie, notwithstanding God commeth neere,
It is an admirable thing to Consider, how every Way we Are given to plenty, to riot, to security, notwithstanding God comes near,
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and bringeth his judgement even to the dore, and makes it swell.
and brings his judgement even to the door, and makes it swell.
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He forbeareth a long time, to trie us with mercies, and then he takes a severe course.
He forbeareth a long time, to try us with Mercies, and then he Takes a severe course.
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Where shal men see the face of an alteration? our lives are the same, our delights the same, our vanities and follies the same;
Where shall men see the face of an alteration? our lives Are the same, our delights the same, our vanities and follies the same;
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THe Scripture will afford us many Texts for Funeralls. Me thinkes there is none more fit,
THe Scripture will afford us many Texts for Funerals. Me thinks there is none more fit,
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we keepe the same sins still, as if we were bent to provoke God further, to see what he will doe.
we keep the same Sins still, as if we were bent to provoke God further, to see what he will do.
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That is an evident signe we consider not for what purpose God sendeth his plagues, we consider not what he doth,
That is an evident Signen we Consider not for what purpose God sends his plagues, we Consider not what he does,
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when he takes away others for our example;
when he Takes away Others for our Exampl;
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none lay it to heart, and take it into consideration, it swimmeth not in his braine.
none lay it to heart, and take it into consideration, it swimmeth not in his brain.
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We begin to tremble, and we thinke our selves well, if we provide a countrey house:
We begin to tremble, and we think our selves well, if we provide a country house:
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but God hath beset us in the Countrey, and in the Citie. There will be no flight but to repentance, there is the Citie of refuge:
but God hath beset us in the Country, and in the city. There will be no flight but to Repentance, there is the city of refuge:
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and there is no way to repent but by consideration:
and there is no Way to Repent but by consideration:
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these must be tooke to heart before there can be amendment, and till there be amendment, there will be no removing of judgement.
these must be took to heart before there can be amendment, and till there be amendment, there will be no removing of judgement.
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It is plaine then that we are conformable in that part of the Text. And in the first too.
It is plain then that we Are conformable in that part of the Text. And in the First too.
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That mercifull men are taken away, experience sheweth it daily: they are taken so frequently, that there is hardly any left:
That merciful men Are taken away, experience shows it daily: they Are taken so frequently, that there is hardly any left:
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they are not only taken away, but swept away.
they Are not only taken away, but swept away.
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And if there were no other proofe, this representation, this sad spectacle before our eyes, that is an argument to make the proofe of the conformitie of the first part of the text with us.
And if there were no other proof, this representation, this sad spectacle before our eyes, that is an argument to make the proof of the conformity of the First part of the text with us.
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In the text, there is mention made of a righteous man, of a mercifull man. The Spirit of God bringeth in all the parts by paires.
In the text, there is mention made of a righteous man, of a merciful man. The Spirit of God brings in all the parts by pairs.
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It is fulfilled in the solemnitie, and occasion of this day: by paires God calleth us to pietie, by paires he giveth us spectacles of mortalitie.
It is fulfilled in the solemnity, and occasion of this day: by pairs God calls us to piety, by pairs he gives us spectacles of mortality.
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I thought I had come to doe the dutie for one, to performe the solemnitie of one Funerall:
I Thought I had come to do the duty for one, to perform the solemnity of one Funeral:
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but after, I perceived I was called to doe the office for two. It was not so from the beginning, it falleth not out so every day.
but After, I perceived I was called to do the office for two. It was not so from the beginning, it falls not out so every day.
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Here is the true proofe that these are the times of mortalitie:
Here is the true proof that these Are the times of mortality:
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set the paires any way, and wee shall see that there is none free, none can secure himselfe from the stroke of death. One, a vertuous ancient Gentlewoman:
Set the pairs any Way, and we shall see that there is none free, none can secure himself from the stroke of death. One, a virtuous ancient Gentlewoman:
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the other, a grave learned Minister, but of younger condition: here are both ages tooke away, and both presented:
the other, a grave learned Minister, but of younger condition: Here Are both ages took away, and both presented:
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not only so, but here are both conditions of life, and both presented together;
not only so, but Here Are both conditions of life, and both presented together;
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and here are both sexes, and both presented together, to teach us, that no sexe, no condition, no age can secure themselves.
and Here Are both sexes, and both presented together, to teach us, that no sex, no condition, no age can secure themselves.
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nor more ordinarily preached on then two: and they are both of them voyces from heaven.
nor more ordinarily preached on then two: and they Are both of them voices from heaven.
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I will smite the Shepheard (saith Christ, foretelling the Disciples what should befall them.) Here is the smiting of the Shepheard, and the sheepe too:
I will smite the Shepherd (Says christ, foretelling the Disciples what should befall them.) Here is the smiting of the Shepherd, and the sheep too:
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Put both together, and I beleeve this place cannot send such another paire. For the one, Hee was the most eminent for his place;
Put both together, and I believe this place cannot send such Another pair. For the one, He was the most eminent for his place;
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For the other, shee was the most eminent for her pietie.
For the other, she was the most eminent for her piety.
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I was not acquainted with the conversation of either, and therefore I shall not speake much:
I was not acquainted with the Conversation of either, and Therefore I shall not speak much:
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and the information I had, it was not much, for it was needlesse: I may save a labour for both:
and the information I had, it was not much, for it was needless: I may save a labour for both:
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for if I speake any thing false, yee are able to refu• … e me;
for if I speak any thing false, ye Are able to refu• … e me;
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if I speake any thing true (as all must be true that is spoken here) yet yee are able to prevent me,
if I speak any thing true (as all must be true that is spoken Here) yet ye Are able to prevent me,
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and I can say nothing that yee know not. For the one;
and I can say nothing that ye know not. For the one;
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I heare that he had the report of a man that was conscionable in the discharge of his place.
I hear that he had the report of a man that was conscionable in the discharge of his place.
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And all that I shall say of him shall be only this; there is cause that yee should take to heart his death.
And all that I shall say of him shall be only this; there is cause that ye should take to heart his death.
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For what is the reason that in this little Parish, that is as healthfull as another. (But God is wonderfull in his wayes,
For what is the reason that in this little Parish, that is as healthful as Another. (But God is wonderful in his ways,
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and we must not search into the judgements of God) that it is not full eight yeares,
and we must not search into the Judgments of God) that it is not full eight Years,
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but there have three succeeded, that have beene commended to this place, and have died one after another? Is it so that yee kill them with unkindnesse? the world saith so I tell yee.
but there have three succeeded, that have been commended to this place, and have died one After Another? Is it so that ye kill them with unkindness? the world Says so I tell ye.
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I know not, but this I am sure of, that there have beene too many unkind passages:
I know not, but this I am sure of, that there have been too many unkind passages:
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where the fault is, your selves know.
where the fault is, your selves know.
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But this is to be taken into consideration, that God removeth them from yee, as if yee were worthy of none.
But this is to be taken into consideration, that God Removeth them from ye, as if ye were worthy of none.
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If God send us these helpes and Lampes that waste themselves to shine to us,
If God send us these helps and Lamps that waste themselves to shine to us,
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and to breake and dispense to us the bread of life, shall we not give them incouragement in their studies, that they may goe on quietly and peaceably? A word is enough for that.
and to break and dispense to us the bred of life, shall we not give them encouragement in their studies, that they may go on quietly and peaceably? A word is enough for that.
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Howsoever some of yee would not suffer him to rest, God hath taken him to his rest.
Howsoever Some of ye would not suffer him to rest, God hath taken him to his rest.
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There is more might bee said, but I will not say too much. For the other, since I came from my house, I had information.
There is more might be said, but I will not say too much. For the other, since I Come from my house, I had information.
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At my first footing in the Parish, they said shee was as good a woman as lived.
At my First footing in the Parish, they said she was as good a woman as lived.
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At my first footing in the house, they said shee was a very good woman.
At my First footing in the house, they said she was a very good woman.
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Those that have lived in the Parish, they testifie, that she was a woman most eminent for her pietie and vertue.
Those that have lived in the Parish, they testify, that she was a woman most eminent for her piety and virtue.
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Shall shee want a memoriall? I asked of those that have knowne her of old, they say, shee was a righteous woman for the righteousnesse of pietie,
Shall she want a memorial? I asked of those that have known her of old, they say, she was a righteous woman for the righteousness of piety,
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and a mercifull woman for the righteousnesse of mercie. Shee had respect to both tables, to her dutie to God, to her Neighbour.
and a merciful woman for the righteousness of mercy. Shee had respect to both tables, to her duty to God, to her Neighbour.
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For the mercie of charitie, she was good to the poore: shee was a lender to those that were in necessitie, and a giver too.
For the mercy of charity, she was good to the poor: she was a lender to those that were in necessity, and a giver too.
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For the mercie of pittie, she was very compassionate to those that were in afflictions, she sympathized with them, visited them, and comforted them.
For the mercy of pity, she was very compassionate to those that were in afflictions, she sympathized with them, visited them, and comforted them.
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For the mercie of peace, in time of contention, she laboured to set all straite, she had a soft answer to pacifie wrath.
For the mercy of peace, in time of contention, she laboured to Set all strait, she had a soft answer to pacify wrath.
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Shee was a mercifull woman, and God hath given her the reward, hath tooke her to his rest.
Shee was a merciful woman, and God hath given her the reward, hath took her to his rest.
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She was a lover of peace, he hath taken her to the place of peace.
She was a lover of peace, he hath taken her to the place of peace.
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She was one that studied happinesse, and hee hath taken her to a place of happinesse.
She was one that studied happiness, and he hath taken her to a place of happiness.
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He hath tooke her from these evils that we are reserved to, and that we may feare.
He hath took her from these evils that we Are reserved to, and that we may Fear.
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That is the difference betweene a godly and an impenitent man.
That is the difference between a godly and an impenitent man.
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Impenitent men, if they be tooke away, they are taken to further evill, if they bee left alive, they are left to further evill.
Impenitent men, if they be took away, they Are taken to further evil, if they be left alive, they Are left to further evil.
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Mercifull men, if they be tooke away, they are taken away for the eschewing of evill:
Merciful men, if they be took away, they Are taken away for the Eschewing of evil:
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and if they be left on the earth, it is for the diverting of evill. They divert them while they live, and shunne them when they die.
and if they be left on the earth, it is for the diverting of evil. They divert them while they live, and shun them when they die.
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As they labour to honour God in their lives, so God gratifieth them in their death, he takes them to himselfe.
As they labour to honour God in their lives, so God gratifieth them in their death, he Takes them to himself.
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This consideration, and occasion, is a proofe of the Text. As it is proved in all the Text, let us disprove it in our selves, that this word may never goe in the course it lieth here, but in a contrary course.
This consideration, and occasion, is a proof of the Text. As it is proved in all the Text, let us disprove it in our selves, that this word may never go in the course it lies Here, but in a contrary course.
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That righteous men perish, and men doe lay it to heart (let it be said so) and mercifull men,
That righteous men perish, and men do lay it to heart (let it be said so) and merciful men,
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though they be tooke away, yet there are those that take it into consideration. I have done with the last part, and with the occasion. FINIS.
though they be took away, yet there Are those that take it into consideration. I have done with the last part, and with the occasion. FINIS.
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THE GOOD MANS EPITAPH. OR, THE HAPPINESSE OF THOSE THAT DIE WELL. SERMON IX. REVELAT. 14. 13.
THE GOOD MANS EPITAPH. OR, THE HAPPINESS OF THOSE THAT DIE WELL. SERMON IX. REVELATION. 14. 13.
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I heard a voyce from heaven, saying unto mee, write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from hence forth,
I herd a voice from heaven, saying unto me, write, Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord, from hence forth,
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One was to Isaiah the Prophet. Hee was commanded to crie. The voyce said, Cry.
One was to Isaiah the Prophet. He was commanded to cry. The voice said, Cry.
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And hee said, What shall I crie? All flesh is grasse, and all the goodlinesse thereof, is as the flower of the field. You will say: And he said, What shall I cry? All Flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof, is as the flower of the field. You will say:
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That is a fit Text indeed: So is this here;
That is a fit Text indeed: So is this Here;
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A voyce from heaven too. But Saint Iohn is not commanded to crie it, as Isaiah was:
A voice from heaven too. But Saint John is not commanded to cry it, as Isaiah was:
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he is commanded to write it. That that is written is for the more assurance.
he is commanded to write it. That that is written is for the more assurance.
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It seemeth good to mee (saith Saint Luke in his preface to his Gospell) Most excellent Theophilus, to write to thee of those things in order, that thou mightest know the certaintie, &c. It did not please God for many generations to teach his Church by writing. The Fathers before the flood he did not teach by writing. They lived long: It seems good to me (Says Faint Lycia in his preface to his Gospel) Most excellent Theophilus, to write to thee of those things in order, that thou Mightest know the certainty, etc. It did not please God for many generations to teach his Church by writing. The Father's before the flood he did not teach by writing. They lived long:
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their memorie served them in stead of bookes: and they had now and then some Divine revelations. They needed no writing.
their memory served them in stead of books: and they had now and then Some Divine revelations. They needed no writing.
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But after that the dayes of man grew short (as they did in the time of Moses the man of God:
But After that the days of man grew short (as they did in the time of Moses the man of God:
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the dayes of our yeares are threescore yeares and ten: then (I say) when the dayes of man came thus to be shortned, it pleased God to teach his Church by writing. the days of our Years Are threescore Years and ten: then (I say) when the days of man Come thus to be shortened, it pleased God to teach his Church by writing.
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And although, the whole will of God, all things necessarie to salvation bee written, yet God did appoint some speciall things above all others to be written, some passages of divine truths.
And although, the Whole will of God, all things necessary to salvation be written, yet God did appoint Some special things above all Others to be written, Some passages of divine truths.
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As that same historie of the foile of Amalek in the wildernesse, Scribe hoc ad monumentum, saith God to Moses, write this for a memoriall in a booke. So God commandeth Isaiah, to take to himselfe a great roule,
As that same history of the foil of Amalek in the Wilderness, Scribe hoc ad Monument, Says God to Moses, write this for a memorial in a book. So God commands Isaiah, to take to himself a great roll,
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and to write in it with a mans pen. and to write in it with a men pen.
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So to Ezekiel: Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this same day, the king of Babylon set himselfe against Ierusalem this same day.
So to Ezekielem: Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this same day, the King of Babylon Set himself against Ierusalem this same day.
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And Saint Iohn (to goe no further) though he was commanded to write this whole Epistle,
And Saint John (to go no further) though he was commanded to write this Whole Epistle,
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and all the Visions he saw, yet there is some speciall thing, that God in a more speciall manner would have him to write. And here is one;
and all the Visions he saw, yet there is Some special thing, that God in a more special manner would have him to write. And Here is one;
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Write this same voyce: this voyce that came downe from heaven, write it. Though that writing addeth nothing to the Authoritie of the Word.Write this same voice: this voice that Come down from heaven, write it. Though that writing adds nothing to the authority of the Word.
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For the word of God is is the same Word, and is as well to be obeyed,
For the word of God is is the same Word, and is as well to be obeyed,
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And some place it in honours. Some place it in pleasures. And some place it in health of body.
And Some place it in honours. some place it in pleasures. And Some place it in health of body.
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and as well to be beleeved, when it is delivered by tradition, as when it is by writing: yet notwithstanding we are to blesse God that we have it written. How many Divine truths have beene turned into lies? And how many divine Histories have beene turned into fables,
and as well to be believed, when it is Delivered by tradition, as when it is by writing: yet notwithstanding we Are to bless God that we have it written. How many Divine truths have been turned into lies? And how many divine Histories have been turned into fables,
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when things have beene deliuered by tradition from hand to hand, and from man to man? Tradition was never so safe a preserver of Divine truths.
when things have been Delivered by tradition from hand to hand, and from man to man? Tradition was never so safe a preserver of Divine truths.
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Wee are to thanke God (I say) for the whole Scripture, for every part of it:
we Are to thank God (I say) for the Whole Scripture, for every part of it:
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for whatsoever is written, is written for our learning, that we through patience, and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. for whatsoever is written, is written for our learning, that we through patience, and Comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.
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But what comfortable thing is this, that here Saint Iohn is commanded to write? Write, what? Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord,
But what comfortable thing is this, that Here Saint John is commanded to write? Write, what? Blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord,
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so saith the spirit, they rest from their labours, and their workes follow them. In the which you have five things;so Says the Spirit, they rest from their labours, and their works follow them. In the which you have five things;
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First, you have a Proposition. Dead men are blessed, Blessed are the dead. Now, because this is not generally true, therefore
First, you have a Proposition. Dead men Are blessed, Blessed Are the dead. Now, Because this is not generally true, Therefore
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Secondly, you have a Restriction: all Dead men are not blessed. But who are blessed then? they that die in the Lord. There is the Restriction.
Secondly, you have a Restriction: all Dead men Are not blessed. But who Are blessed then? they that die in the Lord. There is the Restriction.
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Thirdly, you have the Time from whence this blessednesse beginneth. From hence-forth, blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
Thirdly, you have the Time from whence this blessedness begins. From henceforth, blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord.
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Fourthly, you have the Particulars wherein this blessednesse consists.
Fourthly, you have the Particulars wherein this blessedness consists.
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It is in a Relaxation of their labours; and a Retribution of their workes, they rest from their labours, and their workes follow them. It is in a Relaxation of their labours; and a Retribution of their works, they rest from their labours, and their works follow them.
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Lastly, you have a Confirmation of all this. It is confirmed first by a voyce frm heaven; A voyce from heaven said write.
Lastly, you have a Confirmation of all this. It is confirmed First by a voice frm heaven; A voice from heaven said write.
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And then it is confirmed by the Spirit of God; Even so saith the spirit, they rest from their labours.
And then it is confirmed by the Spirit of God; Even so Says the Spirit, they rest from their labours.
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You must not looke that in this shortnesse of time, I should goe through all these.
You must not look that in this shortness of time, I should go through all these.
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And I doe not intend it. It may bee only the first and second. I pray let mee take some time to speake of the occasion of our meeting.
And I do not intend it. It may be only the First and second. I pray let me take Some time to speak of the occasion of our meeting.
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I would doe all within the houre. I begin with the first. Dead men are blessed. Blessed are the dead.
I would do all within the hour. I begin with the First. Dead men Are blessed. Blessed Are the dead.
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Blessednesse, is a thing that every man desireth. Hee is no man, but a monster, that would live wretchedly. Blessedness, is a thing that every man Desires. He is no man, but a monster, that would live wretchedly.
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Every man desireth to be blessed.
Every man Desires to be blessed.
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But that thing which wee all desire in common, when it commeth to be determined, most men mistake it. Some place blessednesse in riches.
But that thing which we all desire in Common, when it comes to be determined, most men mistake it. some place blessedness in riches.
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What need I tell you more? S. Austin in his 19. booke DeCivitate Dei, telleth us of no fewer then two hundred fourescore and eight severall places of blessednesse. All determined in this life. To let them passe.
What need I tell you more? S. Austin in his 19. book DeCivitate Dei, Telleth us of no fewer then two hundred fourescore and eight several places of blessedness. All determined in this life. To let them pass.
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Blessednesse consisteth in the enjoying of the soveraigne good. That same soveraigne good is God. Wee enjoy God both in this life, and in the life to come.Blessedness Consisteth in the enjoying of the sovereign good. That same sovereign good is God. we enjoy God both in this life, and in the life to come.
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From hence there is a double Blessednesse. Distinguish them as you will; Whether you call one Beatudo viae, the other Beatudo patriae, as some doe.
From hence there is a double Blessedness. Distinguish them as you will; Whither you call one Beatudo Viae, the other Beatudo patriae, as Some doe.
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The Blessednesse of the way, and the Blessednesse of the Countrey. Or whether you call one Beatudo spei; the other Beatudo rei. The Blessednesse of expectation, or the blessednesse of fruition.
The Blessedness of the Way, and the Blessedness of the Country. Or whither you call one Beatudo Spei; the other Beatudo rei. The Blessedness of expectation, or the blessedness of fruition.
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Or whether you call them (as usually you doe,) The Blessednesse of Grace here,
Or whither you call them (as usually you do,) The Blessedness of Grace Here,
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and the Blessednesse of Glory hereafter;
and the Blessedness of Glory hereafter;
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It mattereth not in what termes you distinguish them, but so we know this, have one,
It mattereth not in what terms you distinguish them, but so we know this, have one,
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and you are sure of both.
and you Are sure of both.
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There is none have the Blessednesse of Glory, but such as were first Blessed in the state of Grace.
There is none have the Blessedness of Glory, but such as were First Blessed in the state of Grace.
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And there is none Blessed in a state of Grace, but shall be Blessed in the state of Glory.
And there is none Blessed in a state of Grace, but shall be Blessed in the state of Glory.
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There is a threefold condition of a Blessed soule. It is here in the bodie, (as long as God pleaseth) But then it is from the Lord.
There is a threefold condition of a Blessed soul. It is Here in the body, (as long as God Pleases) But then it is from the Lord.
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It is with the Lord, but then it is from the Bodie. There is a third Condition,
It is with the Lord, but then it is from the Body. There is a third Condition,
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when it shall be in the body againe, and with the Lord for ever.
when it shall be in the body again, and with the Lord for ever.
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Then is the full consumation of blisse, when this same body of ours shall bee raised up, and made like the glorious body of Iesus Christ.
Then is the full consummation of bliss, when this same body of ours shall be raised up, and made like the glorious body of Iesus christ.
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But our Blessednesse in this life, though we have here a comfortable fellowship with God,
But our Blessedness in this life, though we have Here a comfortable fellowship with God,
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yet, because that it is not per speciem, it is not by sight, it is but by faith, wee walke by faith and not by sight.
yet, Because that it is not per Specimen, it is not by sighed, it is but by faith, we walk by faith and not by sighed.
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Because while wee are here (though wee doe see the face of God in the Mirrour or glasse of the Gospell, Because while we Are Here (though we do see the face of God in the Mirror or glass of the Gospel,
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yet because) wee are absent from him, as he is objectum Beatificans. Because here the teares are not all wiped from our eyes, and we have not yet a full rest from our labours, nor a full reward for our services.
yet Because) we Are absent from him, as he is Objectum Beatificans. Because Here the tears Are not all wiped from our eyes, and we have not yet a full rest from our labours, nor a full reward for our services.
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Therefore our Bessednesse here it is nothing (to speake of) in comparison of that Blessednesse which we shall have hereafter,
Therefore our Bessednesse Here it is nothing (to speak of) in comparison of that Blessedness which we shall have hereafter,
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Therefore (saith the Apostle) I desire to be dissolved, and to bee with Christ, and this (quoth hee) it is melius, it is better:
Therefore (Says the Apostle) I desire to be dissolved, and to be with christ, and this (quoth he) it is Better, it is better:
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Better? Yea, it is multo melius, it is much better: Better? Yea, it is Much Better, it is much better:
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Yea, it is multo magis melius (you must beare with Saint Pauls incongruitie of speech) it is much more better to bee with him.
Yea, it is Much magis Better (you must bear with Saint Paul's incongruity of speech) it is much more better to be with him.
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If our hope were only in this life of all men, beleevers, the children of God, were most miserable. If our hope were only in this life of all men, believers, the children of God, were most miserable.
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But the hope of our immortall life, is the life of this mortall.
But the hope of our immortal life, is the life of this Mortal.
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There was some little glimpse of this light, even amongst the Gentiles, (such as did beleeve the immortalitie of the soule.) One of the heathen Poets could say, No man is blessed till death.
There was Some little glimpse of this Light, even among the Gentiles, (such as did believe the immortality of the soul.) One of the heathen Poets could say, No man is blessed till death.
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Cressus the Lybian (a man happy in his great achievements) asked Solon; Pray (quoth he) tell mee, what man dost thou thinke happie? Hee named one to him, (Tellus) a man that was dead.Cressus the Libyan (a man happy in his great achievements) asked Solon; Pray (quoth he) tell me, what man dost thou think happy? He nam one to him, (Tellus) a man that was dead.
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But (quoth he) whom else dost thou thinke happy? Hee named two brethren more, that did a worke of pietie to their Mother (it were too long to tell you the particular storie) and they were dead, I thinke them happy, quoth he.But (quoth he) whom Else dost thou think happy? He nam two brothers more, that did a work of piety to their Mother (it were too long to tell you the particular story) and they were dead, I think them happy, quoth he.
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Cressus began to bee angrie, that hee himselfe should not be thought a happy man.Cressus began to be angry, that he himself should not be Thought a happy man.
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Am not I happy? Oh (quoth he) I take thee for a great king,
Am not I happy? O (quoth he) I take thee for a great King,
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but I account thee not happy before death. Cressus grew to miserie, and then he cried out, Oh Solon, Solon, &c. Here we have a word, a voyce from heaven: and the Word confirmed by the Spirit:but I account thee not happy before death. Cressus grew to misery, and then he cried out, O Solon, Solon, etc. Here we have a word, a voice from heaven: and the Word confirmed by the Spirit:
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and we have testimonies of Scripture: and we have some little glimpse of this light from the Gentiles:
and we have testimonies of Scripture: and we have Some little glimpse of this Light from the Gentiles:
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yet notwithstanding, flesh and bloud will not be perswaded of this, that dead men should be happy, that there is a happinesse in death.
yet notwithstanding, Flesh and blood will not be persuaded of this, that dead men should be happy, that there is a happiness in death.
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There are many things they have against it.
There Are many things they have against it.
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First, say they, Death is an enemie. It is very true, Death is an enemie, the Apostle calleth it so.
First, say they, Death is an enemy. It is very true, Death is an enemy, the Apostle calls it so.
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The last enemie that shall be destroyed is Death. And, say they, it is a terrible enemie. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is Death. And, say they, it is a terrible enemy.
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It is very true, and of all terrible things the most terrible: yea, and nature abhorreth it exceedingly.
It is very true, and of all terrible things the most terrible: yea, and nature abhorreth it exceedingly.
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See it in any creature that liveth:
See it in any creature that lives:
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Marke if every creature would not use legges, wings, hoofes, hornes, tuskes, beakes, or whatsoever thing it is wherewith God and nature hath armed it, to preserve life.
Mark if every creature would not use legs, wings, hoofes, horns, tusks, beaks, or whatsoever thing it is wherewith God and nature hath armed it, to preserve life.
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Solomon saith it (but he saith it in the person of a carnall man,Solomon Says it (but he Says it in the person of a carnal man,
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as he doth many things by Metaphors in his booke of Ecclesiastes.) That a living dogge, is better then a dead lyon.
as he does many things by Metaphors in his book of Ecclesiastes.) That a living dog, is better then a dead Lion.
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Sathan is a lyar, and the father of lies, but yet notwithstanding that word of his was a truth, Skin for skin; yea, all that a man hath will hee give for his life. Sathan is a liar, and the father of lies, but yet notwithstanding that word of his was a truth, Skin for skin; yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.
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Vita dum super est, benè est, said Moecenas, when he lay grievously sicke of the Gout, So long as life remaines, it is well enough. Vita dum super est, benè est, said Maecenas, when he lay grievously sick of the Gout, So long as life remains, it is well enough.
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You have one man that liveth in extreame povertie, eateth no bread, but the bread of affliction, yet hee would live.
You have one man that lives in extreme poverty, Eateth no bred, but the bred of affliction, yet he would live.
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You have another man that carrieth about him a diseased body, the arrowes of God sticking fast in him,
You have Another man that Carrieth about him a diseased body, the arrows of God sticking fast in him,
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and the venome of them drinking up his spirits, by some sicknesse; yet he would live.and the venom of them drinking up his spirits, by Some sickness; yet he would live.
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You have another man, that hath a rotten name that stinkes while he liveth, yet he would live still.
You have Another man, that hath a rotten name that stinks while he lives, yet he would live still.
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Yea, and not only wicked men, doe make many base shifts to live (they have their portion in this life;
Yea, and not only wicked men, do make many base shifts to live (they have their portion in this life;
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no wonder therefore they doe it) but even Gods best children, that looke for a better life then this,
no wonder Therefore they do it) but even God's best children, that look for a better life then this,
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when this is ended, are not willing to part with this life if they could keepe it:
when this is ended, Are not willing to part with this life if they could keep it:
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Doe you not remember how David pleaded for life; Oh let me live, that I may praise thy Name:
Do you not Remember how David pleaded for life; O let me live, that I may praise thy Name:
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oh spare mee a little before I goe hence, and bee no more? Hezekiah turneth his face to the wall and wept, oh shall the grave give thankes unto thee? or shall the dead celebrate thy praise? No, Vivens, it is the living, it is the living that must praise thee, as I doe this day. o spare me a little before I go hence, and be no more? Hezekiah turns his face to the wall and wept, o shall the grave give thanks unto thee? or shall the dead celebrate thy praise? No, Living, it is the living, it is the living that must praise thee, as I do this day.
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I know indeed that sometime you shall find some of Gods children, wishing for death, Iob, My soule hath chosen strangling,
I know indeed that sometime you shall find Some of God's children, wishing for death, Job, My soul hath chosen strangling,
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and death, rather then my life.
and death, rather then my life.
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Lord I pray thee (saith Moses) kill mee out of hand, and let mee not see my wretchednesse.
Lord I pray thee (Says Moses) kill me out of hand, and let me not see my wretchedness.
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Elijah, when hee fled from Iezabel for his life, Lord (quoth he) take away my life, for I am not better then my fathers. Elijah, when he fled from Jezebel for his life, Lord (quoth he) take away my life, for I am not better then my Father's.
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Hee was not willing that Iezabel should take away his life, but he would have God to take it away.
He was not willing that Jezebel should take away his life, but he would have God to take it away.
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You know Ionah his pettish moode that he was in, when hee would deeds thinke to know what was better for him, then God himselfe doth;
You know Jonah his pettish mood that he was in, when he would Deeds think to know what was better for him, then God himself does;
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Lord, take I beseech thee, my life from mee; for it is better for me to die, then to live. Lord, take I beseech thee, my life from me; for it is better for me to die, then to live.
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These men of God, they were sonnes of men, they had their passions as other men have;
These men of God, they were Sons of men, they had their passion as other men have;
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and passion was never good judge betweene life and death.
and passion was never good judge between life and death.
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I know againe, that there is a question made by Iob; Wherefore is light given to a man that is in miserie,
I know again, that there is a question made by Job; Wherefore is Light given to a man that is in misery,
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and life to the bitter in soule? Such a man I confesse, that hath bitternesse of soule, he may happily seeke for death, as for treasures, and be glad when hee hath found the grave. and life to the bitter in soul? Such a man I confess, that hath bitterness of soul, he may happily seek for death, as for treasures, and be glad when he hath found the grave.
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But let God be but pleased a little to allay that bitternesse, let him but lap up that bitter pill in sugar a little,
But let God be but pleased a little to allay that bitterness, let him but lap up that bitter pill in sugar a little,
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780
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and then he will like life well enough.
and then he will like life well enough.
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Why doe we all this while goe from my Text? Surely there be so many voyces upon earth against it, that if there were not a voyce from heaven to say, Blessed are the dead, that die in the Lord, we should scarce beleeve it.
Why do we all this while go from my Text? Surely there be so many voices upon earth against it, that if there were not a voice from heaven to say, Blessed Are the dead, that die in the Lord, we should scarce believe it.
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But then if the dead be blessed, why doe wee not die, that wee may be blessed?
But then if the dead be blessed, why do we not die, that we may be blessed?
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There is such a like Question of Scipio in that same booke of Tullies, Somnium Scipionis. Scipio asked his Father,
There is such a like Question of Scipio in that same book of Yields, Somnium Scipio's. Scipio asked his Father,
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when his father had told him of those glories that the soule enjoyed in immortalitie:
when his father had told him of those Glories that the soul enjoyed in immortality:
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Why (saith he) doe I tarry thus long upon the earth? why doe not I hasten to die? The schollers of Eugesius, when they heard their Master dispute of the immortalitie of the soule, went and laid violent hands upon themselves, that they might go to that immortalitie.Why (Says he) do I tarry thus long upon the earth? why do not I hasten to die? The Scholars of Eugesius, when they herd their Master dispute of the immortality of the soul, went and laid violent hands upon themselves, that they might go to that immortality.
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And so Cato Vticensis after he read Platoes books of the Immortalitie of the Soule; made away himselfe.
And so Cato Vincennes After he read plato's books of the Immortality of the Soul; made away himself.
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Many such examples there have beene.
Many such Examples there have been.
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And I find often-times in your bills many that have laid violent hands upon themselves, some that cut their owne throats, and some that hung themselves.
And I find oftentimes in your bills many that have laid violent hands upon themselves, Some that Cut their own throats, and Some that hung themselves.
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I pray give me leave a little to speake upon this.
I pray give me leave a little to speak upon this.
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Saint Austin tells me of five causes, for which persons doe usually lay violent hands upon themselves. The first is this.
Saint Austin tells me of five Causes, for which Persons do usually lay violent hands upon themselves. The First is this.
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Some doe it to avoide some shame, or some dishonour, or miserie, or beggerie, that shall befall them.
some do it to avoid Some shame, or Some dishonour, or misery, or beggary, that shall befall them.
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Thus did Achitophel, when he saw that his counsell was defeated, hee went home and hanged himselfe:
Thus did Ahithophel, when he saw that his counsel was defeated, he went home and hanged himself:
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Thus have many done to avoide shame and dishonour. Alas poore wretches;
Thus have many done to avoid shame and dishonour. Alas poor wretches;
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While they seeke to escape temporall punishment, they runne into eternall, like our fishes in the Proverbe, Out of the frying-pan into the fire:
While they seek to escape temporal punishment, they run into Eternal, like our Fish in the Proverb, Out of the frying-pan into the fire:
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into hell fire, where the worme dieth not, and where the fire never goeth out. Secondly, some have done it to avoide the terrours of a guiltie conscience. into hell fire, where the worm Dieth not, and where the fire never Goes out. Secondly, Some have done it to avoid the terrors of a guilty conscience.
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Thus Iudas, troubled in conscience, after hee had betrayed Christ, he went and hung himselfe. Poore wretch;
Thus Iudas, troubled in conscience, After he had betrayed christ, he went and hung himself. Poor wretch;
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He had more need he had lived, that hee might have healed that sinne of his by repentance.
He had more need he had lived, that he might have healed that sin of his by Repentance.
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This is not a way to expiate thy sinne, this is a way to increase it.
This is not a Way to expiate thy sin, this is a Way to increase it.
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Iudas when he killed himselfe, hee killed as wicked a man as was upon the earth,Iudas when he killed himself, he killed as wicked a man as was upon the earth,
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and yet hee shall answer to God, as well for that nocent bloud of his owne that he spilt,
and yet he shall answer to God, as well for that nocent blood of his own that he spilled,
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as hee shall for the innocent bloud of the Son of God that he betrayed.
as he shall for the innocent blood of the Son of God that he betrayed.
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Thirdly, wee find some that have done this to avoide some vilanie that they feared should bee offered them. As for example.
Thirdly, we find Some that have done this to avoid Some villainy that they feared should be offered them. As for Exampl.
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Pelagia a noble Ladie, that we reade of in Ecclesiasticall stories, when shee was followed by some barbarous souldiours, that would have abused her, she speaking nothing but, never a villaine of them all shall touch me; Pelagia a noble Lady, that we read of in Ecclesiastical stories, when she was followed by Some barbarous Soldiers, that would have abused her, she speaking nothing but, never a villain of them all shall touch me;
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threw her selfe over a bridge, and drowned her selfe. Some of the Fathers doe little lesse then commend her for this.
threw her self over a bridge, and drowned her self. some of the Father's do little less then commend her for this.
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Saint Augustine condemnes her, so should I.
Saint Augustine condemns her, so should I.
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For, why should she that had done no hurt, doe hurt to her selfe? why should she to escape the hands of the Nocent, lay violent hands upon her selfe that was innocent? Our chastitie of body is not lost,
For, why should she that had done no hurt, do hurt to her self? why should she to escape the hands of the Nocent, lay violent hands upon her self that was innocent? Our chastity of body is not lost,
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when the chastitie of our mind remaineth inviolated. Fourthly; Some have done this to purchase to themselves a name of valour.
when the chastity of our mind remains inviolated. Fourthly; some have done this to purchase to themselves a name of valour.
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Rasis in the booke of the Machabees did thus.Rasis in the book of the Maccabees did thus.
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And if there were no other thing in the world to shew that booke to be Apochriphall Scripture, this is enough, in that the Author of that booke commendeth Rasis for it.
And if there were no other thing in the world to show that book to be Apocryphal Scripture, this is enough, in that the Author of that book commends Rasis for it.
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It is not valour for to flie a danger: it is valour to beare it. If any example can bee alledged to this purpose, that of Sampsons may. But Saint Austin hee answereth.
It is not valour for to fly a danger: it is valour to bear it. If any Exampl can be alleged to this purpose, that of Sampsons may. But Saint Austin he Answers.
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The Spirit of God secretly commanded him to doe it. And wee may verily beleeve it:
The Spirit of God secretly commanded him to do it. And we may verily believe it:
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for if the Spirit of God had not commanded it, yea, and assisted him in it too, hee had never done that he did, in pulling downe the house upon himselfe and the Philistims.
for if the Spirit of God had not commanded it, yea, and assisted him in it too, he had never done that he did, in pulling down the house upon himself and the philistines.
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Lastly, some have done it, or they might have done it, because Blessed are the dead. Some will die, that they may be blessed. Poore wretches;
Lastly, Some have done it, or they might have done it, Because Blessed Are the dead. some will die, that they may be blessed. Poor wretches;
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They that deprive themselves of this life, may not looke for a better when this is ended.
They that deprive themselves of this life, may not look for a better when this is ended.
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I will not judge particulars, I leave them unto God. But in the generall, considering that life is Gods blessing:
I will not judge particulars, I leave them unto God. But in the general, considering that life is God's blessing:
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it is hee that giveth it, and it is hee that must take it away. Considering that man is not lord of his owne spirit.
it is he that gives it, and it is he that must take it away. Considering that man is not lord of his own Spirit.
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Considering that God hath set us here in our stations, and we may not move out without leave from our Generall.
Considering that God hath Set us Here in our stations, and we may not move out without leave from our General.
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Considering that we are set here to serve God, and we must serve him as long as he will,
Considering that we Are Set Here to serve God, and we must serve him as long as he will,
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and not as long as wee will.
and not as long as we will.
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Or specially considering that God hath forbidden us to kill others, therefore forbidden us much more to kill our selves:
Or specially considering that God hath forbidden us to kill Others, Therefore forbidden us much more to kill our selves:
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therefore surely (except Gods mercie bee greater then I can give warrant for) they that die thus, die eternally.
Therefore surely (except God's mercy be greater then I can give warrant for) they that die thus, die eternally.
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And wee had need beseech God with all earnestnesse of spirit, to keepe us from such a fearfull temptation as this:
And we had need beseech God with all earnestness of Spirit, to keep us from such a fearful temptation as this:
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for they that die thus, die not in the Lord, and therefore cannot bee blessed: for my Text saith it of no other,
for they that die thus, die not in the Lord, and Therefore cannot be blessed: for my Text Says it of no other,
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but of those, Blessed are the dead, that die in the Lord. This is the first point. I come to the Restriction. Die in the Lord.
but of those, Blessed Are the dead, that die in the Lord. This is the First point. I come to the Restriction. Die in the Lord.
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It may be construed two wayes, the preposition is Ambiguous:
It may be construed two ways, the preposition is Ambiguous:
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for the Preposition many times in Scripture signifies In Domino, or propter Dominum. As Rom. 26. 1. I commend unto you Phebe our sister, that you would receive her, in Domino, in the Lord; for the Preposition many times in Scripture signifies In Domino, or propter Dominum. As Rom. 26. 1. I commend unto you Phebe our sister, that you would receive her, in Domino, in the Lord;
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that is, for the Lords sake, as becommeth Saints. And in the twelfth verse of the same Chapter, Salute the beloved Persis which laboured much in the Lord;
that is, for the lords sake, as becomes Saints. And in the twelfth verse of the same Chapter, Salute the Beloved Persis which laboured much in the Lord;
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that is, laboured much in Gods cause, for the Lord. So againe, Say to Archippus, looke to the ministerie that thou hast received In Domino;
that is, laboured much in God's cause, for the Lord. So again, Say to Archippus, look to the Ministry that thou hast received In Domino;
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that is, for the Lord, for the Lords service, for his worke. I might give you many more instances.
that is, for the Lord, for the lords service, for his work. I might give you many more instances.
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There is one place most pregnant, Eph. 4. 1. I Paul a prisoner in Domino;
There is one place most pregnant, Ephesians 4. 1. I Paul a prisoner in Domino;
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so saith the vulgar Latine, and so is the Greeke interpretation, In the Lord. What meaneth Saint Paul? A prisoner in the Lord, what is that? A prisoner for the Lord, a prisoner for the Lords cause.
so Says the Vulgar Latin, and so is the Greek Interpretation, In the Lord. What means Saint Paul? A prisoner in the Lord, what is that? A prisoner for the Lord, a prisoner for the lords cause.
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And thus you may take the word here in the Text, Blessed are they that die, In Domino;
And thus you may take the word Here in the Text, Blessed Are they that die, In Domino;
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Die in faith. Indeed if ever Faith had a worke to doe, it hath then a worke to doe, Die in faith. Indeed if ever Faith had a work to do, it hath then a work to do,
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that is, such as die in causa Domini: and thus Iudicious Beza, (to whose judgement I attribute much in translations) hee readeth it so, Blessed are the dead, qui moriuntur causa Domini:
that is, such as die in causa Domini: and thus Judicious Beza, (to whose judgement I attribute much in Translations) he readeth it so, Blessed Are the dead, qui moriuntur causa Domini:
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and then in his Annotations, propter Dominum. And if you take it thus, then the Martyrs only are blessed.
and then in his Annotations, propter Dominum. And if you take it thus, then the Martyrs only Are blessed.
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That Martyrs are blessed, the Church of God is so farre from making a question, that they set it downe as a Rule, Injuriam facit Martyri qui orat pro Martyre;
That Martyrs Are blessed, the Church of God is so Far from making a question, that they Set it down as a Rule, Injuriam facit Martyri qui Orat Pro Martyr;
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A man doth wrong to a Martyr, that prayes for a Martyr, their blessednesse is so sure:A man does wrong to a Martyr, that prays for a Martyr, their blessedness is so sure:
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for, Hee that loseth his life for my sake, and the Gospels, shall find it, saith Christ.
for, He that loses his life for my sake, and the Gospels, shall find it, Says christ.
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If he loseth a temporall life, he shall find an eternall.
If he loses a temporal life, he shall find an Eternal.
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If he lose a life accompanied with sorrow, hee shall find another life that is with joy, such joy as cannot bee conceived, such joy as shall never be ended.
If he loose a life accompanied with sorrow, he shall find Another life that is with joy, such joy as cannot be conceived, such joy as shall never be ended.
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Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his Saints. Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his Saints.
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There are two things (saith S. Bernard) that makes the death of a Saint precious:
There Are two things (Says S. Bernard) that makes the death of a Saint precious:
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the one is a good life before; the other is a good cause for which he dieth.
the one is a good life before; the other is a good cause for which he Dieth.
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A good life will make it a precious death: but a good cause will make it a more precious death. But that is the most precious death, that hath both a good life before it,
A good life will make it a precious death: but a good cause will make it a more precious death. But that is the most precious death, that hath both a good life before it,
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and a good cause comming next.
and a good cause coming next.
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The Martyrs are blessed, but they must be such Martyrs as suffer for the Lord, be sure of that,
The Martyrs Are blessed, but they must be such Martyrs as suffer for the Lord, be sure of that,
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or else they are not blessed.
or Else they Are not blessed.
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There be some that would be accounted Martyrs (a great company of such we have had of late) that have died for broaching of treason, and some for sowing of sedition;
There be Some that would be accounted Martyrs (a great company of such we have had of late) that have died for broaching of treason, and Some for sowing of sedition;
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some for absolving subjects from the oath of Alleageance, some for attempting to blow up Parliament houses.
Some for absolving subject's from the oath of Allegiance, Some for attempting to blow up Parliament houses.
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Such as these are not Martyrs. It is not the punishment, it is the cause that makes the Martyr.
Such as these Are not Martyrs. It is not the punishment, it is the cause that makes the Martyr.
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Our blessed Lord himselfe, that never did evill was crucified betweene two evill doers; there was an equall punishment, there was not an equall cause.
Our blessed Lord himself, that never did evil was Crucified between two evil doers; there was an equal punishment, there was not an equal cause.
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It must be the cause that wee must looke to, if wee looke to be blessed.
It must be the cause that we must look to, if we look to be blessed.
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But I cannot stand upon that. Here is the first interpretation: To die in the Lord, is for the Lord.
But I cannot stand upon that. Here is the First Interpretation: To die in the Lord, is for the Lord.
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But there is a second, and that is more large, Die in the Lord, that is, die in the faith of the Lord.
But there is a second, and that is more large, Die in the Lord, that is, die in the faith of the Lord.
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Salute Andronicus, and Iunius my fellow prisoners, which were in the Lord before mee, saith S. Paul; that is, that were Beleevers, that were in the faith before mee.Salute Andronicus, and Iunius my fellow Prisoners, which were in the Lord before me, Says S. Paul; that is, that were Believers, that were in the faith before me.
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And (to let passe many other places) if there bee no resurrection of the dead (saith the Apostle) then wee that are asleepe in Christ, &c. If wee beleeve that Iesus died,
And (to let pass many other places) if there be no resurrection of the dead (Says the Apostle) then we that Are asleep in christ, etc. If we believe that Iesus died,
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then those that sleepe in Iesus shall hee bring with him, &c. And againe, Hee shall descend from heaven with a shout,
then those that sleep in Iesus shall he bring with him, etc. And again, He shall descend from heaven with a shout,
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and they that are dead in Christ shall rise first. Now what is it to die in Christ in a large sense? I will tell you.and they that Are dead in christ shall rise First. Now what is it to die in christ in a large sense? I will tell you.
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Hee that would die in Christ, first hee must die in obedience. There are many workes of obedience, that wee are to doe.
He that would die in christ, First he must die in Obedience. There Are many works of Obedience, that we Are to do.
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Our last and greatest act of obedience, is to resigne up this same spirit of ours willingly, chearfully into the hands of God that gave it. Our last and greatest act of Obedience, is to resign up this same Spirit of ours willingly, cheerfully into the hands of God that gave it.
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If wee have not attained to that strength, that some have done;
If we have not attained to that strength, that Some have done;
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that is, to live patiently, and die willingly, yet wee should labour to attaine to thus much strength, to live willingly, and to die patiently;
that is, to live patiently, and die willingly, yet we should labour to attain to thus much strength, to live willingly, and to die patiently;
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So as Christ may bee magnified in my body (saith the Apostle) I passe not, it makes no matter, let it either bee by life or by death. So as christ may be magnified in my body (Says the Apostle) I pass not, it makes no matter, let it either be by life or by death.
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When wee have done the worke that God hath set us to doe, wee must be gone:
When we have done the work that God hath Set us to do, we must be gone:
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and thus must every one say with himselfe;
and thus must every one say with himself;
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Lord, if I have done all the worke thou hast appointed mee to doe, call me away at thy pleasure. Here is the first. In obedience. Secondly.Lord, if I have done all the work thou hast appointed me to do, call me away At thy pleasure. Here is the First. In Obedience. Secondly.
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Die in repentance. I remember what Possidonius said of Saint Augustine, a little before his death, that it was necessarie that men when they died, they should not goe out of the world, abs { que } digna & competenti resipiscentiâ, without a fit competent repentance. Die in Repentance. I Remember what Posidonius said of Saint Augustine, a little before his death, that it was necessary that men when they died, they should not go out of the world, abs { que } Digna & competenti resipiscentiâ, without a fit competent Repentance.
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Hee himselfe did so, for he caused the penitentiall Psalmes to be written, and they were before him,
He himself did so, for he caused the penitential Psalms to be written, and they were before him,
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as hee lay upon his bed, and hee was continually reading those penetentiall Psalmes, and meditating upon them with many teares:
as he lay upon his Bed, and he was continually reading those penitential Psalms, and meditating upon them with many tears:
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he died even in the very act of contrition. I doe love to see a man chearefull upon his death-bed:
he died even in the very act of contrition. I do love to see a man cheerful upon his deathbed:
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but I doe more love to see a man penitent. There is a day indeed, when God will wipe away all teares from our eyes;
but I do more love to see a man penitent. There is a day indeed, when God will wipe away all tears from our eyes;
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When that commeth, then he will wipe away these teares of repentance too, these teares of godly sorrow:
When that comes, then he will wipe away these tears of Repentance too, these tears of godly sorrow:
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when all other comforts in the world faile us, and friends goe from us; then faith, to lay hold on the promises;
when all other comforts in the world fail us, and Friends go from us; then faith, to lay hold on the promises;
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I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that I shall rise againe at the last day, I know that my Redeemer lives, and that I shall rise again At the last day,
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806
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and bee covered with my skin, and shall see God with these same eyes. Thus faith. And then fourthly.and be covered with my skin, and shall see God with these same eyes. Thus faith. And then fourthly.
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Die with Invocation, calling upon the name of God. Die with Invocation, calling upon the name of God.
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Thus have all the Saints of God done, continually commending of their soules to God in prayers.
Thus have all the Saints of God done, continually commending of their Souls to God in Prayers.
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Saint Paul would have us commend our soules to God in well-doing.
Saint Paul would have us commend our Souls to God in welldoing.
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And it is a necessary thing every morning wee rise, and every night wee goe to bed,
And it is a necessary thing every morning we rise, and every night we go to Bed,
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but especially when wee see some harbingers of death sent unto us, then to have nothing to doe, but with our blessed Lord;
but especially when we see Some harbingers of death sent unto us, then to have nothing to do, but with our blessed Lord;
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Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. And with Saint Steven, Lord Iesus receive my spirit. Father, into thy hands I commend my Spirit. And with Saint Steven, Lord Iesus receive my Spirit.
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And next to this, let me put in also, Mercie, Charitie: Die forgiving one another. Thus our Lord taught us to doe,
And next to this, let me put in also, Mercy, Charity: Die forgiving one Another. Thus our Lord taught us to do,
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when he cried out, Father forgive them, for they know not what they doe. And Saint Steven taught us to doe so too;
when he cried out, Father forgive them, for they know not what they do. And Saint Steven taught us to do so too;
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808
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Lord lay not this sinne to their charge. Lord lay not this sin to their charge.
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And then lastly, (for I cannot stand upon these things) there must be a death in Peace. Peace with God:
And then lastly, (for I cannot stand upon these things) there must be a death in Peace. Peace with God:
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Peace with our owne consciences, and Peace with all the world. And now the man that dieth thus;
Peace with our own Consciences, and Peace with all the world. And now the man that Dieth thus;
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dieth with willingnesse: Dieth in repentance; dieth in faith, dieth with invocation, dieth in charitie, dieth in peace, this man dieth in the Lord, and such a one is blessed.
Dieth with willingness: Dieth in Repentance; Dieth in faith, Dieth with invocation, Dieth in charity, Dieth in peace, this man Dieth in the Lord, and such a one is blessed.
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They that would thus die in him, must live in him. They that would thus die in him, must live in him.
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A man cannot bee said to die in London, that never lived in London. A man cannot be said to die in the Lord, that never lived in the Lord.
A man cannot be said to die in London, that never lived in London. A man cannot be said to die in the Lord, that never lived in the Lord.
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If thou dost not live in obedience, in faith, in repentance, in invocation, in charitie, in peace, thou canst not die in these.
If thou dost not live in Obedience, in faith, in Repentance, in invocation, in charity, in peace, thou Canst not die in these.
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A man must first live the life of the righteous, before he can die the death of the righteous.
A man must First live the life of the righteous, before he can die the death of the righteous.
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And then againe, if a man would die thus, Hee must bee well acquainted with death:
And then again, if a man would die thus, He must be well acquainted with death:
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grow familiar with him by meditation.
grow familiar with him by meditation.
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Many things more I might have said to this purpose, but I am loth to transgresse the houre. I have done with that. Many things more I might have said to this purpose, but I am loath to transgress the hour. I have done with that.
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You have brought here (beloved) the body of your wellloved neighbour, Mistris S. H. late the Wife of your late reverend Pastour Doctor ▪ R. H. to be layed up together with her Husband, in hope of a blessed and glorious resurrection.
You have brought Here (Beloved) the body of your wellloved neighbour, Mistress S. H. late the Wife of your late reverend Pastor Doctor ▪ R. H. to be laid up together with her Husband, in hope of a blessed and glorious resurrection.
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It is long since that I did in this place performe this service at the buriall of his former Wife, a woman of whom I may not speake,
It is long since that I did in this place perform this service At the burial of his former Wife, a woman of whom I may not speak,
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for though I hold my peace, the very stone here in the wall will say enough of her:
for though I hold my peace, the very stone Here in the wall will say enough of her:
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and you that know her, cannot but assure the truth of it. I am intreated to performe now, the like duty to the second Wife.
and you that know her, cannot but assure the truth of it. I am entreated to perform now, the like duty to the second Wife.
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And I was easily intreated to doe it:
And I was Easily entreated to do it:
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for that name of brother and sister, that was usually betweene us for many yeares continued, may very well challenge of me, any dutie I am able to performe.
for that name of brother and sister, that was usually between us for many Years continued, may very well challenge of me, any duty I am able to perform.
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815
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I am straitned in time, and I cannot speake what I would:
I am straitened in time, and I cannot speak what I would:
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and I doe perceive alreadie by this that I have spoken, that if I should speake much more, my passion would not give me leave.
and I do perceive already by this that I have spoken, that if I should speak much more, my passion would not give me leave.
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815
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Let me tell you one thing amongst many others, it is a thing extraordinary, and it is for imitation.
Let me tell you one thing among many Others, it is a thing extraordinary, and it is for imitation.
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815
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The Vertuous woman in the last of the Proverbs, is commended for many things;
The Virtuous woman in the last of the Proverbs, is commended for many things;
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Amongst others this is one, Shee doeth her husband good, and not evill, all the dayes of her life.
among Others this is one, She doth her husband good, and not evil, all the days of her life.
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And marke it I pray you:
And mark it I pray you:
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It is not all the dayes of his life, and yet peradventure some woman might bee thought a good woman, that doth that,It is not all the days of his life, and yet Peradventure Some woman might be Thought a good woman, that does that,
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but shee may perhaps outlive her Husband.
but she may perhaps outlive her Husband.
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A vertuous woman will doe him good, and not evill all the dayes of her life: A virtuous woman will do him good, and not evil all the days of her life:
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And for this amongst many other things, I doe commend this vertuous Gentlewoman. I may almost say with the words there in the end of that Chapter;
And for this among many other things, I do commend this virtuous Gentlewoman. I may almost say with the words there in the end of that Chapter;
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Many daughters have done excellently, but thou surmountest them all. Many daughters have done excellently, but thou surmountest them all.
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So I may say, many women peradventure have done excellently in this kind, but I doe not know of any one that ever hath done the like to her Husband. I pray you heare it.
So I may say, many women Peradventure have done excellently in this kind, but I do not know of any one that ever hath done the like to her Husband. I pray you hear it.
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Her Husband had a brother that lived in Portugall at the time of his death, who was there married, he had there three children at least, two sonnes and a daughter.
Her Husband had a brother that lived in Portugal At the time of his death, who was there married, he had there three children At least, two Sons and a daughter.
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This vertuous good Woman would give her selfe no rest, till she had these children out of Portugall: shee got the two sonnes hither.
This virtuous good Woman would give her self no rest, till she had these children out of Portugal: she god the two Sons hither.
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And what was her care? (here is another excellencie of hers) her chiefe care was for their soules.
And what was her care? (Here is Another excellency of hers) her chief care was for their Souls.
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816
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What did shee? or rather what did shee not, to winne those children from Poperie (in which they have beene brought up) and to bring them to the true service of God? Shee obtained it, she got it.
What did she? or rather what did she not, to win those children from Popery (in which they have been brought up) and to bring them to the true service of God? Shee obtained it, she god it.
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When shee had done that, wonne them to our religion, she had not done all:
When she had done that, won them to our Religion, she had not done all:
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one of these had a desire to exercise some Merchandise by Sea. Shee furnished him to the Sea, shee furnished him with money for his adventures.
one of these had a desire to exercise Some Merchandise by Sea. Shee furnished him to the Sea, she furnished him with money for his adventures.
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817
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The other shee bound Apprentise here in the Citie to an honest trade: and shee hath given them a liberall childes portion, I may say so.
The other she bound Apprentice Here in the city to an honest trade: and she hath given them a liberal child's portion, I may say so.
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A childes portion, that they may thanke God (and I hope they wil have the grace to do it) that they had, I do not say such an Aunt in law, but such a Mother. Here was not all.
A child's portion, that they may thank God (and I hope they will have the grace to do it) that they had, I do not say such an Aunt in law, but such a Mother. Here was not all.
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Shee sent for the Mother too; shee was but sister-in-law to her Husband: she sent for the Mother, she sent for the Daughter: they were here. Shee clothed them; she fed them some moneths:
Shee sent for the Mother too; she was but sister-in-law to her Husband: she sent for the Mother, she sent for the Daughter: they were Here. Shee clothed them; she fed them Some months:
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and if shee could have wonne them to our religion, she would have maintained the Mother while shee had lived:
and if she could have won them to our Religion, she would have maintained the Mother while she had lived:
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shee would have brought up the Daughter, as her owne child: But that could not be done, it was a worke beyond her strength.
she would have brought up the Daughter, as her own child: But that could not be done, it was a work beyond her strength.
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You see here a vertuous Woman, that did good to her Husband, not all the dayes of his life,
You see Here a virtuous Woman, that did good to her Husband, not all the days of his life,
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but all the dayes of her life:
but all the days of her life:
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To the very last day of her life, shee never did cease to doe good to her Husband in his kindred:
To the very last day of her life, she never did cease to do good to her Husband in his kindred:
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and I thinke I may say, that shee was more carefull of his kindred, then of her owne. But this is not all.
and I think I may say, that she was more careful of his kindred, then of her own. But this is not all.
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This kindnesse you will say was shewed to her Husbands kindred. Heare a little more therefore.
This kindness you will say was showed to her Husbands kindred. Hear a little more Therefore.
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Shee knew that there were many Ministers that had a great charge of children, and peradventure would be very glad to have some of their children taken off of their hands.
She knew that there were many Ministers that had a great charge of children, and Peradventure would be very glad to have Some of their children taken off of their hands.
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Shee hath given to the putting out of five Ministers children, to bind them Apprentices, fiftie pounds.
She hath given to the putting out of five Ministers children, to bind them Apprentices, fiftie pounds.
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Shee knew that there were some poore persons of the Palatinate here, which stood in necessitie;
She knew that there were Some poor Persons of the Palatinate Here, which stood in necessity;
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Shee hath given to the reliefe of them, twentie pounds. Shee knew that there were many poore soules, that lay in Turkish slavery.
She hath given to the relief of them, twentie pounds. She knew that there were many poor Souls, that lay in Turkish slavery.
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Shee hath given for the redeeming of them, twentie pounds. Nay, yet more;
She hath given for the redeeming of them, twentie pounds. Nay, yet more;
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Shee considered, that her Husband was sometime a poore scholler in the Universitie of Cambridge. And shee considered too, that, there are many Ministers Widowes that lived well,
She considered, that her Husband was sometime a poor scholar in the university of Cambridge. And she considered too, that, there Are many Ministers Widows that lived well,
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while their husband lived, that are faine to crave reliefe (the greater is the shame of some men) when they are dead.
while their husband lived, that Are feign to crave relief (the greater is the shame of Some men) when they Are dead.
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Shee hath therefore given five hundred pounds to purchase lands, and with this land to maintaine, partly two Schollers in the Universitie, from their first comming thither, till they bee Masters of Art. And then with the residue to maintaine foure Widowes, that have beene the Wives of honest preaching Ministers.
She hath Therefore given five hundred pounds to purchase Lands, and with this land to maintain, partly two Scholars in the university, from their First coming thither, till they be Masters of Art. And then with the residue to maintain foure Widows, that have been the Wives of honest preaching Ministers.
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Zacheus, his offer was, but halfe of his goods. Lord, halfe of my goods I give to the poore. Zacchaeus, his offer was, but half of his goods. Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor.
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For ought I can perceive and understand, above halfe of her estate shee hath given to charitable uses.
For ought I can perceive and understand, above half of her estate she hath given to charitable uses.
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I say no more of her. These workes of her will praise her in the gates. Shee died in the Countrey.
I say no more of her. These works of her will praise her in the gates. She died in the Country.
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And I am sorry that I had not information (as I did desire) of her behaviour in her sicknesse. I have it not:
And I am sorry that I had not information (as I did desire) of her behaviour in her sickness. I have it not:
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I can say nothing of it: but thus much.
I can say nothing of it: but thus much.
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It was not possible, that such a creature, that lived thus (as we know she did) in obedience to God, in repentance, in faith, with invocation of Gods mercie, in Charity, in Peace, but that her death was blessed.
It was not possible, that such a creature, that lived thus (as we know she did) in Obedience to God, in Repentance, in faith, with invocation of God's mercy, in Charity, in Peace, but that her death was blessed.
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Shee that lived in the Lord, no question but she died in the Lord, and shee is blessed;
She that lived in the Lord, no question but she died in the Lord, and she is blessed;
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for Blessed are the dead, that die in the Lord.
for Blessed Are the dead, that die in the Lord.
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God Lord teach us to number our dayes, that wee may apply our hearts to wisedome; God Lord teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to Wisdom;
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and grant that as we grow in yeares, we may grow in knowledge of thy truth, in obedience to thy will, in faith in thy promises, in love toward thee,
and grant that as we grow in Years, we may grow in knowledge of thy truth, in Obedience to thy will, in faith in thy promises, in love towards thee,
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and toward our neighbours for thy sake, that when wee come to the end of our dayes, wee may come to the end of our hope, the salvation of our soules; through Jesus Christ:
and towards our neighbours for thy sake, that when we come to the end of our days, we may come to the end of our hope, the salvation of our Souls; through jesus christ:
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to whom with thee oh Father, and thee oh holy Spirit, three Persons, but one true and immortall,
to whom with thee o Father, and thee o holy Spirit, three Persons, but one true and immortal,
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and onely wise God, be given, both from us, and all thy creatures in heaven and in earth, continuall praise, honour, glory, dominion and power, now and for evermore.
and only wise God, be given, both from us, and all thy creatures in heaven and in earth, continual praise, honour, glory, dominion and power, now and for evermore.
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Let all those that heare the word of God depart from iniquitie. Now the God of Peace, that brought againe from the dead our Lord Iesus;
Let all those that hear the word of God depart from iniquity. Now the God of Peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Iesus;
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the great Shepheard of the sheepe, through the bloud of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect to doe his will, working in you that which is pleasing in his sight, through Iesus Christ. Amen. FINIS.the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect to do his will, working in you that which is pleasing in his sighed, through Iesus christ. Amen. FINIS.
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Now, when the Apostle affirmeth this of the beleevers of those times, he therein intimateth thus much;
Now, when the Apostle Affirmeth this of the believers of those times, he therein intimateth thus much;
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THE CHRISTIANS CENTER; OR, HOW TO LIVE TO GOD. SERMON X. ROM. 14. 7. For none of us liveth to himselfe, and no man dieth to himselfe:
THE CHRISTIANS CENTER; OR, HOW TO LIVE TO GOD. SERMON X. ROM. 14. 7. For none of us lives to himself, and no man Dieth to himself:
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for whether we live, we live to the Lord: and whether wee die, wee die unto the Lord:
for whither we live, we live to the Lord: and whither we die, we die unto the Lord:
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whether we live therefore or die, wee are the Lords.
whither we live Therefore or die, we Are the lords.
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THese words containe an Argument or reason which the Apostle useth, to prove that the weake Christian should bee borne withall,
THese words contain an Argument or reason which the Apostle uses, to prove that the weak Christian should be born withal,
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and that men should not judge, because of the difference of meat amongst them.
and that men should not judge, Because of the difference of meat among them.
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Hee sheweth that they did not with the neglect of the knowledge of any truth keepe themselves ignorant in this particular: but it was their weaknesse.
He shows that they did not with the neglect of the knowledge of any truth keep themselves ignorant in this particular: but it was their weakness.
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The strong should beare with the weake, and the weake should not censure the strong: the reason is, because they agree in one end:
The strong should bear with the weak, and the weak should not censure the strong: the reason is, Because they agree in one end:
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they propound one generall end to themselves, that guides them in all their actions, they walke in one way,
they propound one general end to themselves, that guides them in all their actions, they walk in one Way,
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and in one path, and therefore they should in these things agree together.
and in one path, and Therefore they should in these things agree together.
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The generall end at which they all aymed in their doings is the Lord: Hee that eateth (saith he) eateth to the Lord, and he that eateth not, to the Lord hee eateth not;
The general end At which they all aimed in their doings is the Lord: He that Eateth (Says he) Eateth to the Lord, and he that Eateth not, to the Lord he Eateth not;
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that is, still he propoundeth God as his end, and the pleasing of God in his actions, as the rule of them.
that is, still he propoundeth God as his end, and the pleasing of God in his actions, as the Rule of them.
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That he may prove this unto us, that they stand thus affected, both of them, notwithstanding this difference, he bringeth in this as the generall reason, whereto every particular of their lives may bee reduced:
That he may prove this unto us, that they stand thus affected, both of them, notwithstanding this difference, he brings in this as the general reason, whereto every particular of their lives may be reduced:
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All their life is ordered by the Lord:
All their life is ordered by the Lord:
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they live to the Lord, they die to the Lord, so that whether they live or die, they are the Lords; they live to the Lord, they die to the Lord, so that whither they live or die, they Are the lords;
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Therefore all their particular actions are to the Lord.
Therefore all their particular actions Are to the Lord.
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Whether we live, wee live to the Lord, and whether we die, we die to the Lord. Whither we live, we live to the Lord, and whither we die, we die to the Lord.
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Now this generall reason he propoundeth two wayes. First, Negatively, None of us liveth to himselfe, and no man dieth to himselfe. Secondly, Affirmatively: which consisteth of two parts. Their dutie to God.
Now this general reason he propoundeth two ways. First, Negatively, None of us lives to himself, and no man Dieth to himself. Secondly, Affirmatively: which Consisteth of two parts. Their duty to God.
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Gods acceptance of them, and protection over them.
God's acceptance of them, and protection over them.
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Their dutieto God, if we live, we live to the Lord, and if wee die, we die to the Load. Gods acceptance of them;
Their dutieto God, if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Load. God's acceptance of them;
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Whether wee live or die wee are the Lords. Whither we live or die we Are the lords.
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That which we shall now insist upon, is the former part, the negative expression, and proposall of this generall reason;
That which we shall now insist upon, is the former part, the negative expression, and proposal of this general reason;
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that it is the course of beleevers in all times;
that it is the course of believers in all times;
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It is a dutie belonging to all others, of which they must make account, not to live to themselves, but to the Lord.
It is a duty belonging to all Others, of which they must make account, not to live to themselves, but to the Lord.
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Therefore though he speakes generally here, yet there is in his speech a kind of particular universalitie: a generality with a restraint.
Therefore though he speaks generally Here, yet there is in his speech a kind of particular universality: a generality with a restraint.
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He saith none of us: hee saith not none in the world live to themselves, for there are many in the world live to themselves, and not to the Lord:
He Says none of us: he Says not none in the world live to themselves, for there Are many in the world live to themselves, and not to the Lord:
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but none of us: none of those that wee ranke our selves with, that are in the condition of beleevers:
but none of us: none of those that we rank our selves with, that Are in the condition of believers:
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none of those concerning whom we speake in this question: none of us live to our selves.
none of those Concerning whom we speak in this question: none of us live to our selves.
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Life, in generall, is nothing else but that power whereby wee act or move.
Life, in general, is nothing Else but that power whereby we act or move.
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As we read Gen. 2. God breathed into man the breath of life, and he became a living soule:
As we read Gen. 2. God breathed into man the breath of life, and he became a living soul:
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he gave him the power whereby he acted.
he gave him the power whereby he acted.
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The acting of this power is the exercise of that life, whether the action be of the mind, or of the body.
The acting of this power is the exercise of that life, whither the actium be of the mind, or of the body.
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And so, as there is a double life, there are two sorts of actions of life:
And so, as there is a double life, there Are two sorts of actions of life:
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there are naturall actions of a naturall life, and there are spirituall actions of a spirituall life.
there Are natural actions of a natural life, and there Are spiritual actions of a spiritual life.
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When the Apostle speakes of living, hee intends both these.
When the Apostle speaks of living, he intends both these.
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Wee live not; that is, we doe not the actions of life, whether naturall or spirituall, to our selves, but to the Lord. No man liveth to himselfe. we live not; that is, we do not the actions of life, whither natural or spiritual, to our selves, but to the Lord. No man lives to himself.
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By himselfe, he meaneth not only a mans person, either soule or body: but all those advantages, that conduce, to the well-being of a man.
By himself, he means not only a men person, either soul or body: but all those advantages, that conduce, to the well-being of a man.
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No man of us so ordereth the actions of his life, with reference and respect to our selves, as the uttermost end:
No man of us so Ordereth the actions of his life, with Referente and respect to our selves, as the uttermost end:
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wee doe not make our owne wel-beeing, or wel-fare, the uttermost end of our actions: None of us live to our selves.
we do not make our own well-being, or welfare, the uttermost end of our actions: None of us live to our selves.
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You have the sense and meaning of the words; which being a patterne to other Christians:
You have the sense and meaning of the words; which being a pattern to other Christians:
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a thing which the Apostle supposeth, is or should be in every beleever: it giveth us this point of instruction, whereupon we shall insist at this time. That is.
a thing which the Apostle Supposeth, is or should be in every believer: it gives us this point of instruction, whereupon we shall insist At this time. That is.
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No beleever, none that are in Christ, should make themselves, the end, in their actions. None should live;
No believer, none that Are in christ, should make themselves, the end, in their actions. None should live;
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that is, spend their time and strength and endeavour, ayming at no higher end then themselves.
that is, spend their time and strength and endeavour, aiming At no higher end then themselves.
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No Christian should so spend his time, as to seeke himselfe only in the actions that he doth;
No Christian should so spend his time, as to seek himself only in the actions that he does;
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None of us liveth to himselfe. None of us lives to himself.
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But here it may bee objected (for the clearing of the point) May not a Christian seeke himselfe in the things that hee doth? When they doe good things, that which God commandeth, that they may avoide the punishment:
But Here it may be objected (for the clearing of the point) May not a Christian seek himself in the things that he does? When they do good things, that which God commands, that they may avoid the punishment:
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when, being incouraged by the promise of a reward, they performe the actions of obedience, doe they not herein seeke themselves? They seeke the avoyding of evill to themselves,
when, being encouraged by the promise of a reward, they perform the actions of Obedience, do they not herein seek themselves? They seek the avoiding of evil to themselves,
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and the obtaining of good for themselves: and doing thus they live to themselves. To this wee Answer.
and the obtaining of good for themselves: and doing thus they live to themselves. To this we Answer.
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Wee must consider, our selves two wayes. First, in subordination to God. Secondly, in competition with him, or opposition against him.
we must Consider, our selves two ways. First, in subordination to God. Secondly, in competition with him, or opposition against him.
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Consider a mans selfe in subordination to God: so a man may seeke himselfe; that is, he may seeke his owne good:
Consider a men self in subordination to God: so a man may seek himself; that is, he may seek his own good:
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though not as the uttermost end, wherein his thoughts rest, yet hee hath this incouragement. Selfe-love is a plant of Gods owne planting in the heart of man:
though not as the uttermost end, wherein his thoughts rest, yet he hath this encouragement. Self-love is a plant of God's own planting in the heart of man:
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and hee will not have any man root out that that he hath planted: Grace drieth not up the fountaine of nature:
and he will not have any man root out that that he hath planted: Grace drieth not up the fountain of nature:
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It doth but turne the streame into a new channell: it guides it the right way.
It does but turn the stream into a new channel: it guides it the right Way.
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When a man is renewed by grace, and sanctified, he is the same man in his faculties ▪ he doth his actions better then he did before;
When a man is renewed by grace, and sanctified, he is the same man in his faculties ▪ he does his actions better then he did before;
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and all that he did before, he doth them to a better end.
and all that he did before, he does them to a better end.
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It is impossible that the will of man should incline to any thing, but as he conceiveth it good, and good for mee:
It is impossible that the will of man should incline to any thing, but as he conceiveth it good, and good for me:
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now there is no man can conceive a thing as good for him, but hee must conceive it as good and sutable to him, sutable to his welfare and condition.
now there is no man can conceive a thing as good for him, but he must conceive it as good and suitable to him, suitable to his welfare and condition.
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The law of God forbiddeth not this, but stablish it, and commendeth it, if it be rightly ordered.
The law of God forbiddeth not this, but establish it, and commends it, if it be rightly ordered.
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Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thy soule, and with all thy strength, that is the chiefe: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, that is the chief:
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notwithstanding thou shalt not hate thy selfe: thou shalt love thy nighbour as thy selfe: subordinate to the love of a mans selfe must be the love of his neighbour;
notwithstanding thou shalt not hate thy self: thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self: subordinate to the love of a men self must be the love of his neighbour;
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and subordinate to his love of God, must be the love of himselfe. Thou maist love thy selfe, but in a degree inferiour to God.
and subordinate to his love of God, must be the love of himself. Thou Mayest love thy self, but in a degree inferior to God.
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Thou must love thy selfe in God, and seeke thy good in God, and not in thy selfe:
Thou must love thy self in God, and seek thy good in God, and not in thy self:
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therefore it is that God in the Scripture hath set promises and threatnings one opposite to the other.
Therefore it is that God in the Scripture hath Set promises and threatenings one opposite to the other.
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Now it is lawfull for a man to bee drawne to obedience, or driven from sinne by any argument that God useth in his Word.
Now it is lawful for a man to be drawn to Obedience, or driven from sin by any argument that God uses in his Word.
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When God threatneth punishment, shall not men be awakened? the Lyon roareth, and the beasts of the Forrest tremble. When God promiseth:
When God threatens punishment, shall not men be awakened? the lion roareth, and the beasts of the Forest tremble. When God promises:
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here is the act of Faith to receive this promise, and to believe it.
Here is the act of Faith to receive this promise, and to believe it.
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Herein Iesus Christ the Author and finisher of our faith, is set as a patterne for us:
Herein Iesus christ the Author and finisher of our faith, is Set as a pattern for us:
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hee set before him the joy. It is lawfull for a Christian herein to imitate Christ:he Set before him the joy. It is lawful for a Christian herein to imitate christ:
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I speake this for their sakes, to allure them by incouragements from the Word:
I speak this for their sakes, to allure them by encouragements from the Word:
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that howsoever the avoyding of sinne by threatnings is an action of selfe-love, without the love of God;
that howsoever the avoiding of sin by threatenings is an actium of Self-love, without the love of God;
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yet these two may stand together in a due subordination one to another, a mans love to himselfe, and love to God:
yet these two may stand together in a due subordination one to Another, a men love to himself, and love to God:
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to love God more then himselfe, and so to seeke all good in God, and in the way leading to him.
to love God more then himself, and so to seek all good in God, and in the Way leading to him.
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Secondly, take man as he standeth in competition, and opposite to God, in matter of will and desire.
Secondly, take man as he Stands in competition, and opposite to God, in matter of will and desire.
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In this case a man must not loue and seeke himselfe, but God. When a man seekes good to himselfe in a way displeasing to God;
In this case a man must not love and seek himself, but God. When a man seeks good to himself in a Way displeasing to God;
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herein he must not seeke himselfe; for he must live to God, and not to himselfe:
herein he must not seek himself; for he must live to God, and not to himself:
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when his thoughts and desires, and affections, are carried for himselfe principally; this is against the rule:
when his thoughts and Desires, and affections, Are carried for himself principally; this is against the Rule:
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this is not the state of a Christian, of a beleever, thus to seeke himselfe in any thing contrary to God,
this is not the state of a Christian, of a believer, thus to seek himself in any thing contrary to God,
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or in any thing above him. Thus you have the opening of it. And it shall appeare to be a truth by these reasons.
or in any thing above him. Thus you have the opening of it. And it shall appear to be a truth by these Reasons.
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For a man to live to himselfe: that is, to doe the actions of life with respect to himselfe, not to others, and to God. It is First, a dishonour to God. Secondly, injurious to Christ.
For a man to live to himself: that is, to do the actions of life with respect to himself, not to Others, and to God. It is First, a dishonour to God. Secondly, injurious to christ.
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Thirdly, dangerous and hurtfull to a mans selfe. First (I say) it is dishonourable to God.
Thirdly, dangerous and hurtful to a men self. First (I say) it is dishonourable to God.
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It is the greatest dishonour the creature can doe to the Creatour, to exalt himselfe, to make himselfe his end in the actions hee doth.
It is the greatest dishonour the creature can do to the Creator, to exalt himself, to make himself his end in the actions he does.
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It is to make a mans selfe a God, and to make God an Idoll. For what is that incommunicable glory that God will not give to another.
It is to make a men self a God, and to make God an Idol. For what is that incommunicable glory that God will not give to Another.
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but this, to make himselfe his end? It is a glory proper only to God.
but this, to make himself his end? It is a glory proper only to God.
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Hee made all things for himselfe, Prov. 16. 4. Marke how these two agree well together, that that, that is the efficient cause, should be the finall cause too:He made all things for himself, Curae 16. 4. Mark how these two agree well together, that that, that is the efficient cause, should be the final cause too:
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What is the happinese of the creature, but the injoying of God? We lose our end, and perfection.
What is the happinese of the creature, but the enjoying of God? We loose our end, and perfection.
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that as God is the maker, so hee should be the end of all things: and as that that giveth beeing to the creature it is out of it selfe,
that as God is the maker, so he should be the end of all things: and as that that gives being to the creature it is out of it self,
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so likewise that that should quicken and act the creature should bee out of it selfe.
so likewise that that should quicken and act the creature should be out of it self.
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When a man therefore propounds himselfe as his end, he is said in that to make himselfe God.
When a man Therefore propounds himself as his end, he is said in that to make himself God.
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Those false Apostles, Phil. 3. 20. it is said of them, that they made their belly their god;
Those false Apostles, Philip 3. 20. it is said of them, that they made their belly their god;
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because this they propounded as their end, how they might advantage themselves in the world, how they might feed and delight themselves, and exalt themselves, and serve not God.
Because this they propounded as their end, how they might advantage themselves in the world, how they might feed and delight themselves, and exalt themselves, and serve not God.
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This is to bring God below a mans selfe, making God an Idoll, and himselfe God.
This is to bring God below a men self, making God an Idol, and himself God.
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I say therefore it is the highest dishonour that the creature can doe to God.
I say Therefore it is the highest dishonour that the creature can do to God.
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Secondly, it is the greatest injurie that he can doe to Christ, to live to himselfe.
Secondly, it is the greatest injury that he can do to christ, to live to himself.
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Christ may say truly, and more properly, and fitly to us, then Saint Paul could say to Philemon, Thou owest thy selfe to mee.
christ may say truly, and more properly, and fitly to us, then Saint Paul could say to Philemon, Thou owest thy self to me.
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Wee owe our selves to him by all rights, especially by that great right of purchase:
we owe our selves to him by all rights, especially by that great right of purchase:
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hee bought us to himselfe, he redeemed us to himselfe;
he bought us to himself, he redeemed us to himself;
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You are bought with a price, (saith the Apostle) therefore glorifie God in your spirits and bodies, You Are bought with a price, (Says the Apostle) Therefore Glorify God in your spirits and bodies,
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for they are Gods. They are his, and not your owne, because he bought them, bought them when you were slaves,for they Are God's They Are his, and not your own, Because he bought them, bought them when you were slaves,
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and had inthralled your selves, therefore you owe yourselves to him, hee hath purchased you to himselfe.
and had enthralled your selves, Therefore you owe yourselves to him, he hath purchased you to himself.
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In the old Law, the rule was, that if a man had bought another, either out of captivitie,
In the old Law, the Rule was, that if a man had bought Another, either out of captivity,
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or the like, he was to demand all the worke and service, that this man could doe, all his time and strength belonged unto him that bought him,
or the like, he was to demand all the work and service, that this man could do, all his time and strength belonged unto him that bought him,
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for he was his money, therefore he might exact of him the uttermost hee could doe for his service, for he bought him.
for he was his money, Therefore he might exact of him the uttermost he could do for his service, for he bought him.
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Much more Christ, that hath bought us from a worse slaverie, from a slavery under the power of darknesse:
Much more christ, that hath bought us from a Worse slavery, from a slavery under the power of darkness:
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and bought us with the greatest price, even with the effusion of his owne bloud:
and bought us with the greatest price, even with the effusion of his own blood:
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Hee hath redeemed us (saith Saint Peter) not with silver and gold, but with his owne precious bloud; He hath redeemed us (Says Faint Peter) not with silver and gold, but with his own precious blood;
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a price farre above that, if a man should give all his wealth.
a price Far above that, if a man should give all his wealth.
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Now when Christ hath bought us for himselfe, wee are become not his money, but his bloud;
Now when christ hath bought us for himself, we Are become not his money, but his blood;
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therefore all that we have, and are, is due to him, because we are his. If we have any good in the world, in things present:
Therefore all that we have, and Are, is due to him, Because we Are his. If we have any good in the world, in things present:
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if there be any good to the soule, in things to come, all is by Christ:
if there be any good to the soul, in things to come, all is by christ:
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therefore all must be unto him.
Therefore all must be unto him.
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I a man have a servant, if he be either bound to him, suppose an Apprentise:
I a man have a servant, if he be either bound to him, suppose an Apprentice:
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or if he be hyred to him, suppose a workman or Artificer: if hee live by him, and have maintenance from him:
or if he be hired to him, suppose a workman or Artificer: if he live by him, and have maintenance from him:
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every man expects that his time be to his Master, and his worke for his Masters advantage.
every man expects that his time be to his Master, and his work for his Masters advantage.
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If a day-labourer come at night and demand pay:
If a daylabourer come At night and demand pay:
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the Master will aske him, what worke hee did? suppose the man should tell him, he had beene building himselfe a cottage,
the Master will ask him, what work he did? suppose the man should tell him, he had been building himself a cottage,
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or mending his owne apparell, or had beene doing such and such worke for himselfe:
or mending his own apparel, or had been doing such and such work for himself:
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but what hast thou done for mee, saith the Master? Dost thou thinke to live by me,
but what hast thou done for me, Says the Master? Dost thou think to live by me,
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and not worke to me? Doe we thinke to live by Christ, and not serve Christ? This is the very end why hee hath delivered us from the hands of our enemies, that wee might serve him in holinesse and righteousnesse, all the dayes of our life: Marke it:
and not work to me? Do we think to live by christ, and not serve christ? This is the very end why he hath Delivered us from the hands of our enemies, that we might serve him in holiness and righteousness, all the days of our life: Mark it:
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wee must serve him, for he hath delivered us; that is, we must doe him service:
we must serve him, for he hath Delivered us; that is, we must do him service:
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doe his worke, not some peece of the day, and the worke of another, another part of the day:
do his work, not Some piece of the day, and the work of Another, Another part of the day:
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doe somewhat with respect to God, and somewhat with respect to our selves: but we must serve him all the dayes of our life.
do somewhat with respect to God, and somewhat with respect to our selves: but we must serve him all the days of our life.
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The whole time of the hyreling is for his Masters service, and the wholetime of a Christian, for the service of Christ:
The Whole time of the hireling is for his Masters service, and the wholetime of a Christian, for the service of christ:
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for hee hath bought us with the price of his owne bloud.
for he hath bought us with the price of his own blood.
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Then it is an injury to the Lord Christ, because he hath ransommed us at such a price for himselfe,
Then it is an injury to the Lord christ, Because he hath ransomed us At such a price for himself,
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if we doe things to our selves, and not to him.
if we do things to our selves, and not to him.
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Thirdly, as it is a dishonour to God, and injurious to Christ, that men should live to themselues:
Thirdly, as it is a dishonour to God, and injurious to christ, that men should live to themselves:
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so it is dangerous to a mans felfe. And that will appeare by comparing what wee lose by it;
so it is dangerous to a men self. And that will appear by comparing what we loose by it;
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with what we gaine by it.
with what we gain by it.
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Compare our losse and our gaine together, and wee shall see then, that wee doe our selves the greatest mischiefe,
Compare our loss and our gain together, and we shall see then, that we do our selves the greatest mischief,
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when we seeke our selves most. Consider first what wee lose by it. Our happinesse.
when we seek our selves most. Consider First what we loose by it. Our happiness.
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for his glory, or what soever else a man doth; in gaining the world, hee loseth himselfe.
for his glory, or what soever Else a man does; in gaining the world, he loses himself.
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What is the blessednesse of the creature, but to obtaine his end? What is the end of the creature,
What is the blessedness of the creature, but to obtain his end? What is the end of the creature,
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but the glory of the Creatour? Then the creature commeth to perfection, and blessednesse,
but the glory of the Creator? Then the creature comes to perfection, and blessedness,
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and happinesse, when it is most emptie of himselfe, when he most perfectly, and with due affection seekes God.
and happiness, when it is most empty of himself, when he most perfectly, and with due affection seeks God.
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Therefore in seeking our selves, we lose our happinesse. Saint Paul so conceived of their blessednesse:
Therefore in seeking our selves, we loose our happiness. Saint Paul so conceived of their blessedness:
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they let fall themselves in the highest point of selfe-love, when they stood in competition with God, or opposition against God.
they let fallen themselves in the highest point of Self-love, when they stood in competition with God, or opposition against God.
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Moses desired that his name might bee blotted out of the booke of life, rather then God shouldbe dishonoured.Moses desired that his name might be blotted out of the book of life, rather then God shouldbe dishonoured.
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And saith the Apostle, I could bee content to bee separated from Christ, for my brethrens sake:
And Says the Apostle, I could be content to be separated from christ, for my Brothers' sake:
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that is, that Christ may be glorified.
that is, that christ may be glorified.
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Hee knew that his happinesse lay not in injoying a blessed estate to himselfe, free from care and trouble:
He knew that his happiness lay not in enjoying a blessed estate to himself, free from care and trouble:
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but that herein his happinesse lay, that God may bee glorified, and that he might bring it to passe by any meanes, that he might serve God, in that end whereto God had appointed him:
but that herein his happiness lay, that God may be glorified, and that he might bring it to pass by any means, that he might serve God, in that end whereto God had appointed him:
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and the more perfectly he could attaine that end, the more perfectly he should attaine his happinesse.
and the more perfectly he could attain that end, the more perfectly he should attain his happiness.
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So it is with a true Christian, he is so farre blessed, and happy in heaven,
So it is with a true Christian, he is so Far blessed, and happy in heaven,
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as he is serviceable to God on earth, as he lives to him, and doth much, and suffereth much for him:
as he is serviceable to God on earth, as he lives to him, and does much, and suffers much for him:
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when that life that he hath, is spent (in the severall actions, and turnings, and changings of it) in the service, and to the glory of God. Therefore I say consider this:
when that life that he hath, is spent (in the several actions, and turnings, and changings of it) in the service, and to the glory of God. Therefore I say Consider this:
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you lose that which you seeke:
you loose that which you seek:
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you seeme to seeke happinesse to your selves, by seeking wealth, and pleasures, or earthly advantages to your selves;
you seem to seek happiness to your selves, by seeking wealth, and pleasures, or earthly advantages to your selves;
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and while you seeke them, with a neglect of duty to God, with a neglect of the discharge of that worke and service, hee hath committed to you:
and while you seek them, with a neglect of duty to God, with a neglect of the discharge of that work and service, he hath committed to you:
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you lose that happinesse that you seeme to seeke, and which you should seeke indeed, which is the perfection, the end of the creature: the service of his Creatour.
you loose that happiness that you seem to seek, and which you should seek indeed, which is the perfection, the end of the creature: the service of his Creator.
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So you see what we lose. Consider secondly, what wee gaine. It may bee you gaine wealth for your selves:
So you see what we loose. Consider secondly, what we gain. It may be you gain wealth for your selves:
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this is somewhat you will say. It may be you gaine honour, and esteeme in the World:
this is somewhat you will say. It may be you gain honour, and esteem in the World:
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you gaine a name amongst men, or some earthly advantage. Alas!
you gain a name among men, or Some earthly advantage. Alas!
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That is the first thing I would convince you of at this time.
That is the First thing I would convince you of At this time.
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what is this if it be rightly considered? It is but the gaine of a shadow, to the losse of the soule. If it be wealth:
what is this if it be rightly considered? It is but the gain of a shadow, to the loss of the soul. If it be wealth:
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doth it satisfie the soule? Doth it quiet the conscience? Doth it fill a man so,
does it satisfy the soul? Does it quiet the conscience? Does it fill a man so,
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as that hee needs no more? All the wealth in the world cannot doe this:
as that he needs no more? All the wealth in the world cannot do this:
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there is an emptinesse in all these things: there is fulnesse to bee had only in God, in Christ, in spirituall things:
there is an emptiness in all these things: there is fullness to be had only in God, in christ, in spiritual things:
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nothing else is able to satisfie the soule in all its desires, to give it perfect peace.
nothing Else is able to satisfy the soul in all its Desires, to give it perfect peace.
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If the happinesse of a man were either in himselfe, or in any other creature, he need have nothing to doe with God, hee need not then to looke higher above himselfe.
If the happiness of a man were either in himself, or in any other creature, he need have nothing to do with God, he need not then to look higher above himself.
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But God hath placed a vanitie both in men, and in all creatures:
But God hath placed a vanity both in men, and in all creatures:
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man is vaine, and all the creatures in the world are vanitie, and vexation of spirit.
man is vain, and all the creatures in the world Are vanity, and vexation of Spirit.
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And when the Scripture calleth them vanitie, what doth it meane, but that they are emptie things? they have not that nourishment in them, that they seeme to have, they have not that in them, that they should have, according to that esteeme that men put upon them: they are emptie things:
And when the Scripture calls them vanity, what does it mean, but that they Are empty things? they have not that nourishment in them, that they seem to have, they have not that in them, that they should have, according to that esteem that men put upon them: they Are empty things:
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as we say of wells, when they want water, they are emptie, though they bee full of other things,
as we say of wells, when they want water, they Are empty, though they be full of other things,
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as dust and sand, &c. Or as clouds that have no moisture, and raine in them, they are emptie:
as dust and sand, etc. Or as Clouds that have no moisture, and rain in them, they Are empty:
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so are all things in the world therfore emptie, because they have not in them, that which the heart seekes after:
so Are all things in the world Therefore empty, Because they have not in them, that which the heart seeks After:
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they have not happinesse in them, they have not contentment in them.
they have not happiness in them, they have not contentment in them.
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What is this then, but to forsake bread, and to seeke after huskes, like the Prodigall that left his Fathers house, where there was bread enough,
What is this then, but to forsake bred, and to seek After husks, like the Prodigal that left his Father's house, where there was bred enough,
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and to feed on huskes with swine? to leave the aproach and accesse of the soule to God, wherein it may satisfie it selfe to the full, with that which is food indeed:
and to feed on husks with Swine? to leave the approach and access of the soul to God, wherein it may satisfy it self to the full, with that which is food indeed:
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and to seeke somewhat in the world that it cannot get. I say, this is a mans losse.
and to seek somewhat in the world that it cannot get. I say, this is a men loss.
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Nay, he loseth himselfe in living to himselfe:
Nay, he loses himself in living to himself:
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What shall it profit a man to winne the whole world, and lose himselfe? Mat. 16. 26. To lose his soule, saith one Evangelist, to lose himselfe saith another. What shall it profit a man to win the Whole world, and loose himself? Mathew 16. 26. To loose his soul, Says one Evangelist, to loose himself Says Another.
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A man loseth himselfe, when he loseth his soule. And this he doth in the neglect of God:
A man loses himself, when he loses his soul. And this he does in the neglect of God:
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hee loseth his soule in that action:
he loses his soul in that actium:
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when a man gathereth wealth by indirect meanes, or keepeth his wealth ▪ and doth not disburse it in the service of God,
when a man gathereth wealth by indirect means, or Keepeth his wealth ▪ and does not disburse it in the service of God,
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Hee that will lose his life shall save it, and hee that will save his life shall lose it. He that will loose his life shall save it, and he that will save his life shall loose it.
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Mark. 10. A man never loseth a shadow more, then when he followeth it: the faster hee pursues it, the faster still it runneth from him:
Mark. 10. A man never loses a shadow more, then when he follows it: the faster he pursues it, the faster still it Runneth from him:
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such is the pursuit after any thing out of God:
such is the pursuit After any thing out of God:
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the more a man pursueth it, the more hee loseth himselfe, he is driven so many paces from heaven, so many • … rees from his owne happinesse.
the more a man pursueth it, the more he loses himself, he is driven so many paces from heaven, so many • … rees from his own happiness.
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This is the folly and madnesse o• … the world, whereby Sathan deludeth men, leading them after vaine shewes of earthly delights, in carnall security, flattering themselves in the pursuit of the world, dreaming of happinesse and comfort,
This is the folly and madness o• … the world, whereby Sathan deludeth men, leading them After vain shows of earthly delights, in carnal security, flattering themselves in the pursuit of the world, dreaming of happiness and Comfort,
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and in the conclusion imbrace nothing but a shadow and emptinesse. This I say is the misery of man. Now put both together: Consider what wee lose:
and in the conclusion embrace nothing but a shadow and emptiness. This I say is the misery of man. Now put both together: Consider what we loose:
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that that is truly good, that that is blessednesse indeed: and what wee get: that that is but a shadow, that that is emptinesse indeed.
that that is truly good, that that is blessedness indeed: and what we get: that that is but a shadow, that that is emptiness indeed.
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Men lose that they seeme to have: and want that they pursue after. A secret judgement of God, because they sought not that, that they should doe.
Men loose that they seem to have: and want that they pursue After. A secret judgement of God, Because they sought not that, that they should do.
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Thus we see the point opened, I hasten to the aplication.
Thus we see the point opened, I hasten to the application.
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The first use is, for Conviction, Since there is such a truth as this, that no man that professeth himselfe to be in Christ, that professeth himselfe to be abeleever, should live to himselfe, that is, doe any action of his life, ayming at himselfe,
The First use is, for Conviction, Since there is such a truth as this, that no man that Professes himself to be in christ, that Professes himself to be abeleever, should live to himself, that is, do any actium of his life, aiming At himself,
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as the uttermost end in those actions.
as the uttermost end in those actions.
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It serveth in the first place to convince us, that professe our selves to be Christians,
It serves in the First place to convince us, that profess our selves to be Christians,
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and beleevers, to bee such as know Christ (though with these differences, some are more weake,
and believers, to be such as know christ (though with these differences, Some Are more weak,
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and some more strong;) yet I say, it convinceth every man to stand guilty before the Lord, that if hee live to himselfe, hee is none of Christs.
and Some more strong;) yet I say, it Convinces every man to stand guilty before the Lord, that if he live to himself, he is none of Christ.
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This is the property of every true Christian, even of the weakest, as well as of the strongest (for the Apostle speakes of all, None of us, saith he,
This is the property of every true Christian, even of the Weakest, as well as of the Strongest (for the Apostle speaks of all, None of us, Says he,
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whether weake or strong Christians, live to our selves) if thou therefore live to thy selfe, thou art none of those the Apostle speakes to:
whither weak or strong Christians, live to our selves) if thou Therefore live to thy self, thou art none of those the Apostle speaks to:
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thou art none of those that live and die to the Lord; thou art none of those that are the Lords, whether in life or death.
thou art none of those that live and die to the Lord; thou art none of those that Are the lords, whither in life or death.
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Let us therefore first be convinced of this, that there is such a sinfull disposition in the hearts of men, that professe themselves to bee Christians, and yet live to themselves.
Let us Therefore First be convinced of this, that there is such a sinful disposition in the hearts of men, that profess themselves to be Christians, and yet live to themselves.
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Secondly, I would shew you, that wheresoever this disposition is, it argueth a foule and sinfull heart.
Secondly, I would show you, that wheresoever this disposition is, it argue a foul and sinful heart.
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None of us doe so (saith the Apostle) other men that have no part in these priviledges and comforts, they doe so, they live to themselves.
None of us doe so (Says the Apostle) other men that have no part in these privileges and comforts, they do so, they live to themselves.
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Thirdly, wee will convince you of this life, that it is simply necessary.
Thirdly, we will convince you of this life, that it is simply necessary.
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That so without delay, every one that is convince that he liveth to himselfe, may now begin to leave that course, to liue to himselfe, and hereafter live to God. For the first of these.
That so without Delay, every one that is convince that he lives to himself, may now begin to leave that course, to live to himself, and hereafter live to God. For the First of these.
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To convince us that there are many amongst us that professe our selves to be Christs,
To convince us that there Are many among us that profess our selves to be Christ,
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and yet are thus disposed, and have this sinfull affection, to live to our selves. Take this first in the generall.
and yet Are thus disposed, and have this sinful affection, to live to our selves. Take this First in the general.
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If there were not such a disposition in mens hearts, the holy Ghost would not thus have directed the spirit of the Apostle, in expressing this,
If there were not such a disposition in men's hearts, the holy Ghost would not thus have directed the Spirit of the Apostle, in expressing this,
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as a note of difference betweene them and others, and as an argument that a strong Christian, should beare with the weake,
as a note of difference between them and Others, and as an argument that a strong Christian, should bear with the weak,
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because they doe not live to themselves. The Scripture giveth not rules in vaine. But that yet we may see it more clearely:
Because they do not live to themselves. The Scripture gives not rules in vain. But that yet we may see it more clearly:
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you shall find this very thing complained of sometime: and sometime forbidden.
you shall find this very thing complained of sometime: and sometime forbidden.
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Complained of, Phil. 2. 21. All seeke their owne, and not the things of Iesus Christ. Such a disposition there was in them, that they sought their owne, they lived to themselves. And forbidden.
Complained of, Philip 2. 21. All seek their own, and not the things of Iesus christ. Such a disposition there was in them, that they sought their own, they lived to themselves. And forbidden.
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1 Cor. 10. 24. Let no man seeke his owne, but every one another mans wealth. 1 Cor. 10. 24. Let no man seek his own, but every one Another men wealth.
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A thing expresly, and in termes so clearely forbidden, as no man can hide himselfe from the light of it.
A thing expressly, and in terms so clearly forbidden, as no man can hide himself from the Light of it.
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Hee is certainly guiltie of the breach of this command, that seekes after his owne: that seekes himselfe.
He is Certainly guilty of the breach of this command, that seeks After his own: that seeks himself.
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But how shall wee know (that wee may bee more sensible of our owne case) whether it be thus with us, or not:
But how shall we know (that we may be more sensible of our own case) whither it be thus with us, or not:
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whether wee live to our selves, and not unto God?
whither we live to our selves, and not unto God?
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I will give you two generall rules and tryals whereby a man may discerne whether he live to himselfe or not. The first is this.
I will give you two general rules and trials whereby a man may discern whither he live to himself or not. The First is this.
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Consider when a lust, and an occasion meet together, how you are. I shall shew it in divers particulars. Take it thus. Consider when a lust, and an occasion meet together, how you Are. I shall show it in diverse particulars. Take it thus.
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Sometimes you shall see that a man is put on to a good dutie by incouragement: sometimes hee wants those incouragements.
Sometime you shall see that a man is put on to a good duty by encouragement: sometime he Wants those encouragements.
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Marke now, how a man determineth and resolveth, to act, or to cease his action, by vertue of these incouragements.
Mark now, how a man determineth and resolves, to act, or to cease his actium, by virtue of these encouragements.
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Sometimes you shall see that there is a command to a dutie, but no outward incouragement to that duty, that may satisfie the desire of a mans heart in selfe-respects.
Sometime you shall see that there is a command to a duty, but no outward encouragement to that duty, that may satisfy the desire of a men heart in self-respects.
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He must obey God in this command, but hee shall gaine nothing in the world by it:
He must obey God in this command, but he shall gain nothing in the world by it:
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hee shall neither grow rich, nor get more esteeme among men, or have a more easie or pleasant life in outward things:
he shall neither grow rich, nor get more esteem among men, or have a more easy or pleasant life in outward things:
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all selfe-respects faile in this action.
all self-respects fail in this actium.
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The question is, what a man resolveth upon in this? If now his heart start aside from God,
The question is, what a man resolves upon in this? If now his heart start aside from God,
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and fall off from the dutie, because he wants those incouragements that a man lookes after, a way for himselfe, fulnesse to himselfe:
and fallen off from the duty, Because he Wants those encouragements that a man looks After, a Way for himself, fullness to himself:
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then it is evident, thou hast respect to thy selfe.
then it is evident, thou hast respect to thy self.
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Iehu all the while, that his zeale to God might further him, and the better settle himselfe in the kingdome of Israel; he can call others to come up and see his zeale for the Lord: Iehu all the while, that his zeal to God might further him, and the better settle himself in the Kingdom of Israel; he can call Others to come up and see his zeal for the Lord:
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but when his zeale had no such baite, and allurement to those actions, then Iehu turneth against God,
but when his zeal had no such bait, and allurement to those actions, then Iehu turns against God,
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and falleth to Idolatrie and other sins: Iehu is not now the man, when these incouragements faile, that he was before.
and falls to Idolatry and other Sins: Iehu is not now the man, when these encouragements fail, that he was before.
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You have abundance in Iohn 6. 10. seeking Christ, that still discovered a living to themselves in it.
You have abundance in John 6. 10. seeking christ, that still discovered a living to themselves in it.
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You seeke me (saith our Saviour) because of the loaves: they had some outward advantage by him, You seek me (Says our Saviour) Because of the loaves: they had Some outward advantage by him,
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and therefore so long they sought him.
and Therefore so long they sought him.
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So the Lord discovered them in Hos. 7. to bee such as lived to themselves even in holy duties:
So the Lord discovered them in Hos. 7. to be such as lived to themselves even in holy duties:
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You crie unto me (saith God) but it is for corne, and wine, and oyle: for this they cryed: You cry unto me (Says God) but it is for corn, and wine, and oil: for this they cried:
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but when they had corne, and wine, and oyle, what zeale had they then? Hee that should have beene upright when hee waxed fat, he kicked with the heele, as the Lord speakes under the name of Iesurun to Israel. That is one case:
but when they had corn, and wine, and oil, what zeal had they then? He that should have been upright when he waxed fat, he Kicked with the heel, as the Lord speaks under the name of Jeshurun to Israel. That is one case:
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Consider when things come thus, that sometime those worldly advantages fall off from a man in the profession and practise of religion:
Consider when things come thus, that sometime those worldly advantages fallen off from a man in the profession and practice of Religion:
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if hee fall off from the dutie too, he is a man that liveth to himselfe.
if he fallen off from the duty too, he is a man that lives to himself.
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This was the case of the second and third grounds they received the seed with joy:
This was the case of the second and third grounds they received the seed with joy:
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that is, when they were sensible of comfort they followed Christ, but afterward when persecution arose for the Gospell, they fell off, and tooke offence.
that is, when they were sensible of Comfort they followed christ, but afterwards when persecution arose for the Gospel, they fell off, and took offence.
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Such as these live to themselves: they seeme to live to God, but it is to themselves:
Such as these live to themselves: they seem to live to God, but it is to themselves:
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and therefore when selfe-respects faile, they fall off too. Secondly, take another instance for the clearing of it;
and Therefore when self-respects fail, they fallen off too. Secondly, take Another instance for the clearing of it;
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Suppose that not only sensible advantages faile, but sensible disadvantages come in the world.
Suppose that not only sensible advantages fail, but sensible disadvantages come in the world.
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A man is sensible that hee shall disadvantage himselfe much, if he goe on in the wayes of obedience to God.
A man is sensible that he shall disadvantage himself much, if he go on in the ways of Obedience to God.
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It may be if he make conscience of his wayes, hee must make restitution of his estate, unjustly gotten.
It may be if he make conscience of his ways, he must make restitution of his estate, unjustly got.
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Hee must deny himselfe in a greater measure of pleasures, that hee hath unlawfully pursued.
He must deny himself in a greater measure of pleasures, that he hath unlawfully pursued.
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Hee must emptie himselfe, in workes of mercie, and pietie, of a great part of his estate,
He must empty himself, in works of mercy, and piety, of a great part of his estate,
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for the good of others, that God may be glorified by his substance. Hee shall lose some worldly friends; some esteeme among men.
for the good of Others, that God may be glorified by his substance. He shall loose Some worldly Friends; Some esteem among men.
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Here are sensible disadvantages to a man.
Here Are sensible disadvantages to a man.
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Now the Question is, what he resolveth to doe? Here is the command of God;
Now the Question is, what he resolves to do? Here is the command of God;
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and here is (the thing whereupon the heart of man, and his affections are set upon) disadvantages in the world. These come together.
and Here is (the thing whereupon the heart of man, and his affections Are Set upon) disadvantages in the world. These come together.
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Here is an occasion for a lust, a sinfull affection to expresse it selfe; If that bee laid in the ballance, and shall prevaile above the other:
Here is an occasion for a lust, a sinful affection to express it self; If that be laid in the balance, and shall prevail above the other:
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that rather then I will endure disadvantage in the world, I will neglect the way of serving God: this partie liveth to himselfe:
that rather then I will endure disadvantage in the world, I will neglect the Way of serving God: this party lives to himself:
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whatsoever good he did before in matters of religion, all was done to himselfe. I say when these two come together:
whatsoever good he did before in matters of Religion, all was done to himself. I say when these two come together:
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as you know when two men walke together, and one servant followeth them, a man knoweth not whose servant he is till they part:
as you know when two men walk together, and one servant follows them, a man Knoweth not whose servant he is till they part:
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but then when they part, a stranger may know whose servant hee is: hee followeth his owne Master, and leaveth the other.
but then when they part, a stranger may know whose servant he is: he follows his own Master, and Leaveth the other.
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So, when God and the world goe together, God and a mans owne advantages goe together:
So, when God and the world go together, God and a men own advantages go together:
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when there is nothing commanded, but standeth with his owne advantages:
when there is nothing commanded, but Stands with his own advantages:
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so long a mans deceitfull heart may flatter, and delude, and misguide him, hee may goe on in a false perswasion,
so long a men deceitful heart may flatter, and delude, and misguide him, he may go on in a false persuasion,
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and in a strong conceit that hee is in Christ, in a blessed estate. But when these two part:
and in a strong conceit that he is in christ, in a blessed estate. But when these two part:
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that I shall not onely not advantage my selfe, but sensibly disaduantage my selfe in outward things.
that I shall not only not advantage my self, but sensibly disadvantage my self in outward things.
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Here now I say the Question is what a man doth.
Here now I say the Question is what a man does.
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If I resolve to cleave to my outward advantages, and leave God, and leave the wayes of God: I live to my selfe.
If I resolve to cleave to my outward advantages, and leave God, and leave the ways of God: I live to my self.
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A man that liveth to God, you shall see it is otherwise with him:
A man that lives to God, you shall see it is otherwise with him:
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as for instance, David: when hee might have had the kingdome of Israel somewhat sooner, by sinne, hee would not doe it:
as for instance, David: when he might have had the Kingdom of Israel somewhat sooner, by sin, he would not do it:
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his heart smo• … e him, for cutting off the lappe of Sauls garment:
his heart smo• … e him, for cutting off the lap of Saul's garment:
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though he might have gained the kingdome of Israel by it, hee would not lay his hands on the Lords anointed:
though he might have gained the Kingdom of Israel by it, he would not lay his hands on the lords anointed:
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And what was the reason of it? because he would not advantage himselfe by disobedience to God; he would rather want himselfe.
And what was the reason of it? Because he would not advantage himself by disobedience to God; he would rather want himself.
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What was the reason that Daniel. when he saw hee was in an apparant hazard, not only of the losse of honour,
What was the reason that daniel. when he saw he was in an apparent hazard, not only of the loss of honour,
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but of his life, and that for the performance but of one dutie, prayer, and that but for a short time:
but of his life, and that for the performance but of one duty, prayer, and that but for a short time:
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yet would not omit it, no not for a short time, though he might by that not onely have saved his life,
yet would not omit it, no not for a short time, though he might by that not only have saved his life,
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but kept his honour in the Court: he prayed to God, even at that time, when he was forbidden:
but kept his honour in the Court: he prayed to God, even At that time, when he was forbidden:
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Why so? because he lived to God, and not to himselfe.
Why so? Because he lived to God, and not to himself.
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Had Daniel lived to, and sought himselfe more then God, he would have dispensed with this,
Had daniel lived to, and sought himself more then God, he would have dispensed with this,
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and saved both his life and honour, though he had offended God in that particular of omission.
and saved both his life and honour, though he had offended God in that particular of omission.
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But this is the disposition of a heart that is faithfull and upright with God: it will not dishonour God for the greatest advantage that can come to it selfe:
But this is the disposition of a heart that is faithful and upright with God: it will not dishonour God for the greatest advantage that can come to it self:
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it will not neglect a dutie to God, whatsoever losse it have in the world. Thirdly, Take another instance, whereby we may see what we intend in this tryall.
it will not neglect a duty to God, whatsoever loss it have in the world. Thirdly, Take Another instance, whereby we may see what we intend in this trial.
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Let the will of God, and the bent of a mans owne will come in competition together.
Let the will of God, and the bent of a men own will come in competition together.
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God will have me leave this: I will hold it. God will have mee forsake this: I will keepe it;
God will have me leave this: I will hold it. God will have me forsake this: I will keep it;
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It is a comfort, a worldly benefit: I lose my comfort if I part with it.
It is a Comfort, a worldly benefit: I loose my Comfort if I part with it.
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He that now liveth to himselfe, hee will please his owne will, and be disquieted, and vexed against Gods will that crosseth his.
He that now lives to himself, he will please his own will, and be disquieted, and vexed against God's will that Crosseth his.
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But he that liueth to God, will bee content that God should crosse him in his will:
But he that lives to God, will be content that God should cross him in his will:
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because he would glorifie God in his owne will, in his soveraignty, in his puritie, in his holinesse,
Because he would Glorify God in his own will, in his sovereignty, in his purity, in his holiness,
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and justice, &c. See it in the case of Abraham. Abraham had a strong love to Isaak, and good cause:
and Justice, etc. See it in the case of Abraham. Abraham had a strong love to Isaac, and good cause:
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yet neverthelesse though hee could see a comfort to himselfe in this sonne, when God telleth him, thou must sacrifice thy sonne Isaack, when he had the revealed will of God:
yet nevertheless though he could see a Comfort to himself in this son, when God Telleth him, thou must sacrifice thy son Isaac, when he had the revealed will of God:
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therefore he would part with any comfort of his life for God, when he required it.
Therefore he would part with any Comfort of his life for God, when he required it.
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So David; If the Lord will (saith he) hee can bring me backe, that I shall see the Tabernacle, and the Arke: if not:
So David; If the Lord will (Says he) he can bring me back, that I shall see the Tabernacle, and the Ark: if not:
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if he say I have no pleasure in thee, lo• … here I am, let the Lord doe with me,
if he say I have no pleasure in thee, lo• … Here I am, let the Lord do with me,
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as seemeth good in his owne eyes. When the case is this, when the will of God, crosseth thy will:as seems good in his own eyes. When the case is this, when the will of God, Crosseth thy will:
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what now prevaileth? Doth the desire of having thy owne will prevaile against the desire of submitting to Gods will? Doth it raise murmuring,
what now prevails? Does the desire of having thy own will prevail against the desire of submitting to God's will? Does it raise murmuring,
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and impatiencie of spirit? So farre thou livest to thy selfe. Therefore consider this.
and impatiency of Spirit? So Far thou Livest to thy self. Therefore Consider this.
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Here is an occasion now for a lust, and a sinfull affection to shew it selfe:
Here is an occasion now for a lust, and a sinful affection to show it self:
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either a man may advantage himselfe in an evill course, or he cannot but disadvantage himselfe in a good course:
either a man may advantage himself in an evil course, or he cannot but disadvantage himself in a good course:
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or when God crosseth a man in that hee desireth, and delights in, in the world.
or when God Crosseth a man in that he Desires, and delights in, in the world.
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That is the first tryall whereby a man may know whether he liveth to himselfe. Secondly, another tryall will be this;
That is the First trial whereby a man may know whither he lives to himself. Secondly, Another trial will be this;
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Consider if there be any part of the truth of God, of his revealed will, that for selferespects thou art willing to be ignorant of,
Consider if there be any part of the truth of God, of his revealed will, that for selferespects thou art willing to be ignorant of,
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lest the knowledge of it, should make thee doe somewhat to thy owne disadvantage: in this thou livest to thy selfe.
lest the knowledge of it, should make thee do somewhat to thy own disadvantage: in this thou Livest to thy self.
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See this to be true, in all that lived to themselves.
See this to be true, in all that lived to themselves.
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Balaam, though he profest, that for a house full of gold, hee would not goe beyond the word of the Lord, balaam, though he professed, that for a house full of gold, he would not go beyond the word of the Lord,
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yet notwithstanding he was willing not to take notice of Gods will, but to goe on rather to curse.
yet notwithstanding he was willing not to take notice of God's will, but to go on rather to curse.
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Iohanan in Ier. 42. professeth deeply that he would obey the will of the Lord; but when he understood the will of the Lord, when it crost his will:Johanan in Jeremiah 42. Professes deeply that he would obey the will of the Lord; but when he understood the will of the Lord, when it crossed his will:
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then saith he to Ieremy; It is not the Lord that hath bid thee say this, but Baruch.
then Says he to Ieremy; It is not the Lord that hath bid thee say this, but baruch.
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When men cavill against any part of Gods word, or hide any truth from themselves, and with-hold the truth in unrighteousnesse;
When men cavil against any part of God's word, or hide any truth from themselves, and withhold the truth in unrighteousness;
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Here is a man living to himselfe. Here is a man living to himself.
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How many points are there in Religion, that many men are willingly ignorant of? And when they cannot but know them,
How many points Are there in Religion, that many men Are willingly ignorant of? And when they cannot but know them,
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how doe they labour for distinction? how doe they dawbe over the matter, that they may hide the truth from themselves, that it may not worke upon their consciences, to make them leave their profitable sins? Some would have the keeping of the Lords day according to Judaisme,
how do they labour for distinction? how do they daub over the matter, that they may hide the truth from themselves, that it may not work upon their Consciences, to make them leave their profitable Sins? some would have the keeping of the lords day according to Judaism,
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though it bee revealed to them, that there is a broad difference between the Iews observation,
though it be revealed to them, that there is a broad difference between the Iews observation,
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and the Christians keeping of it.
and the Christians keeping of it.
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Another man he will not understand Usurie to be a sinne, because his course is usurious:
another man he will not understand Usury to be a sin, Because his course is usurious:
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he will not know this willingly, because he would not disadvantage himselfe.
he will not know this willingly, Because he would not disadvantage himself.
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Another will not understand what hee is bound to doe, to the glory of God with his estate:
another will not understand what he is bound to do, to the glory of God with his estate:
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in what measure, according to all the good that God hath blessed him with, to honour God,
in what measure, according to all the good that God hath blessed him with, to honour God,
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and give the first fruits of all his increase:
and give the First fruits of all his increase:
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nor in what manner, that he should be ready to every good worke, to contribute willingly to the necessities of the Saints:
nor in what manner, that he should be ready to every good work, to contribute willingly to the necessities of the Saints:
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what he should doe to pious and mercifull uses, what for publike, what for private occasions:
what he should do to pious and merciful uses, what for public, what for private occasions:
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he would not willingly know these things: he should have less ease he makes account.
he would not willingly know these things: he should have less ease he makes account.
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Thus when a man is not willing to bee informed in any thing, to sift the truth to the bottome, to the uttermost, to know any thing concerning a duty in any kind,
Thus when a man is not willing to be informed in any thing, to sift the truth to the bottom, to the uttermost, to know any thing Concerning a duty in any kind,
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when he laboureth not to convince his heart, to this end, that he may be brought in every thing to obey God,
when he Laboureth not to convince his heart, to this end, that he may be brought in every thing to obey God,
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when he standeth out with God in any one point:
when he Stands out with God in any one point:
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this man liveth to himselfe, and walketh not as he should, according to the rule of God.
this man lives to himself, and walks not as he should, according to the Rule of God.
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Now then (beloved) let us be convinced of it, I beseech you, take it home,
Now then (Beloved) let us be convinced of it, I beseech you, take it home,
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and let every man consider of it with himselfe.
and let every man Consider of it with himself.
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Sometime in the actions of religion there commeth matter of glory in the world, & this setteth me forward much:
Sometime in the actions of Religion there comes matter of glory in the world, & this sets me forward much:
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when these things are spoken against, and when I shal suffer disadvantages, I cānot hold out.
when these things Are spoken against, and when I shall suffer disadvantages, I cannot hold out.
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At another time, though all things be wel, yet if it crosse me in such a course, I murmure,
At Another time, though all things be well, yet if it cross me in such a course, I murmur,
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as if it were an unprofitable thing to serve God.
as if it were an unprofitable thing to serve God.
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And then again when God revealeth his will my froward and rebellious heart hath hung backe,
And then again when God Revealeth his will my froward and rebellious heart hath hung back,
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and beene unwilling to submit to Gods wil in this point: all this while I have lived to my self. And if it be true:
and been unwilling to submit to God's will in this point: all this while I have lived to my self. And if it be true:
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if a man be in Christ, he liveth not to himself, then it follows: if a man liveth to himself, he is out of Ghrist;
if a man be in christ, he lives not to himself, then it follows: if a man lives to himself, he is out of Christ;
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If the weakest Christian live to Christ, then the best that liveth to himselfe is out of Christ. Be convinced of this first.If the Weakest Christian live to christ, then the best that lives to himself is out of christ. Be convinced of this First.
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The Authoritie is Gods. The Execution, Christs. The Approbation, the Saints.
The authority is God's The Execution, Christ. The Approbation, the Saints.
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Secondly, Be convinced, as it is the case of our selves: so it is an ill estate for a man to live to himselfe.
Secondly, Be convinced, as it is the case of our selves: so it is an ill estate for a man to live to himself.
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You see still it is the whole drift of wicked men to looke to themselves. Haman aimed at himselfe:
You see still it is the Whole drift of wicked men to look to themselves. Haman aimed At himself:
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when the King asked him, what should be done to the man whom the King would honour? He thought, whom should the King honour but himselfe? He looked to himselfe.
when the King asked him, what should be done to the man whom the King would honour? He Thought, whom should the King honour but himself? He looked to himself.
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Here was the difference betweene Haman and Mordecai, both had honour in the world: Haman seekes himselfe in all his honour.
Here was the difference between Haman and Mordecai, both had honour in the world: Haman seeks himself in all his honour.
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Mordecai seekes God, and his glory, and the welfare of his Church in his honour: A great difference.Mordecai seeks God, and his glory, and the welfare of his Church in his honour: A great difference.
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Saith Nabal: shal I take my bread, and my drink, and give it to a man that I know not? Here was a man that lived to himself.
Says Nabal: shall I take my bred, and my drink, and give it to a man that I know not? Here was a man that lived to himself.
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Compare him with Iob; He was a foot to the lame, an eye to the blind;
Compare him with Job; He was a foot to the lame, an eye to the blind;
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he continually fed those that wanted food. A great difference:
he continually fed those that wanted food. A great difference:
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Iob lived to God, and therefore he honoured God in releeving many with the estate that God had given him:Job lived to God, and Therefore he honoured God in relieving many with the estate that God had given him:
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Nabal lived to himselfe, therefore he regarded none but himselfe, and his owne house, and sheep-shearers,Nabal lived to himself, Therefore he regarded none but himself, and his own house, and sheep-shearers,
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and those that depended upon him.
and those that depended upon him.
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This is the propeirtie of a man out of Christ to seeke hmselfe, and live to himselfe in all things.
This is the propeirtie of a man out of christ to seek hmselfe, and live to himself in all things.
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Againe consider, others that have gone further in matters of religion, yet they have still turned out of the way,
Again Consider, Others that have gone further in matters of Religion, yet they have still turned out of the Way,
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as farre as they have halted in this. Matt. 6. 22. If thine eye be single, the whole body is light:
as Far as they have halted in this. Matt. 6. 22. If thine eye be single, the Whole body is Light:
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but if thine eye be wicked, the whole body is darknesse. A wicked eye is supposed to a single eye: but if thine eye be wicked, the Whole body is darkness. A wicked eye is supposed to a single eye:
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a double eye is a wicked eye: What is a single eye? That that lookes but upon one object, upon God,
a double eye is a wicked eye: What is a single eye? That that looks but upon one Object, upon God,
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and God onely, and God principally: and on all other things in him, and with reference to him.
and God only, and God principally: and on all other things in him, and with Referente to him.
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Now the double eye, is that, that though it lookes to God, and doe many things in obedience to God:
Now the double eye, is that, that though it looks to God, and do many things in Obedience to God:
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yet it lookes to somewat else, and takes other things as greater incouragements: this is a wicked eye, and such a man walketh in darknesse:
yet it looks to somewhat Else, and Takes other things as greater encouragements: this is a wicked eye, and such a man walks in darkness:
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when he lookes to God, hee hath light in the duty:
when he looks to God, he hath Light in the duty:
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when he lookes to men, and other things, then hee turneth aside, and runneth to by-wayes:
when he looks to men, and other things, then he turns aside, and Runneth to byways:
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And therefore a double-minded man is unconstant in all his wayes.
And Therefore a double-minded man is unconstant in all his ways.
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Death goeth his old pace, and takes away a few secretly without observation.Death Goes his old pace, and Takes away a few secretly without observation.
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What is a double-minded man? He is a double-minded man, whose mind is set upon more things then one:
What is a double-minded man? He is a double-minded man, whose mind is Set upon more things then one:
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first on the world, and then on God: as farre as hee sees it is profitable, he will serve God, or else not.
First on the world, and then on God: as Far as he sees it is profitable, he will serve God, or Else not.
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This man is an unconstant man. You see it is an ill estate. So much for the first Use, for conviction.
This man is an unconstant man. You see it is an ill estate. So much for the First Use, for conviction.
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Secondly therefore As many as are guiltie of this, labour to get out of it, not to live to your selves any more.
Secondly Therefore As many as Are guilty of this, labour to get out of it, not to live to your selves any more.
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Let it be enough, that you have lived thus long to your selves: that you have defrauded Christ of his due, that hath purchased you with his bloud,
Let it be enough, that you have lived thus long to your selves: that you have defrauded christ of his due, that hath purchased you with his blood,
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and not served him in holinesse and rigteousnesse, so many dayes of your life. Now for the time to come, let us serve him better.
and not served him in holiness and Righteousness, so many days of your life. Now for the time to come, let us serve him better.
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And that you may doe thus. I will give you two sorts of directions, or helpes.
And that you may do thus. I will give you two sorts of directions, or helps.
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I can give you but the heads of them. First, be convinced that our good is in God, and not in our selves:
I can give you but the Heads of them. First, be convinced that our good is in God, and not in our selves:
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our life is in God, and not in our selves; our selves are in God, and not in our selves: our life is in God, and not in our selves; our selves Are in God, and not in our selves:
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that as the beams of the Sun are in the Sun more then in themselves, so a Christian is more in Christ then in himselfe.
that as the beams of the Sun Are in the Sun more then in themselves, so a Christian is more in christ then in himself.
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Whatsoever is good and comfortable to him, is in Christ: he hath all by vertue of a union with Christ:
Whatsoever is good and comfortable to him, is in christ: he hath all by virtue of a Union with christ:
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he is not at all happy or blessed, further then he is in him.
he is not At all happy or blessed, further then he is in him.
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If then all our good lie in him, it is great reason all our actions should returne to him:
If then all our good lie in him, it is great reason all our actions should return to him:
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that he should be the Center where all our lynes should meet; the marke whereto all our actions should ayme.
that he should be the Centre where all our lines should meet; the mark whereto all our actions should aim.
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Let not the strong man glory in his strength, or the wise man in his wisedome, Let not the strong man glory in his strength, or the wise man in his Wisdom,
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or the rich man in his riches, but he that glorieth, let him glory in this, that hee knoweth mee, that I am the Lord. or the rich man in his riches, but he that Glorieth, let him glory in this, that he Knoweth me, that I am the Lord.
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Jer. 9. 24. What Lord? The Lord that sheweth judgement and righteousnesse upon the earth:
Jer. 9. 24. What Lord? The Lord that shows judgement and righteousness upon the earth:
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there is a mercy shewed to the creature, but it is I that doe it, saith the Lord.
there is a mercy showed to the creature, but it is I that do it, Says the Lord.
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If you meet with a mercifull man, God is mercifull in that man: If you meet with a bountifull man, God is bountifull in that man:
If you meet with a merciful man, God is merciful in that man: If you meet with a bountiful man, God is bountiful in that man:
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If you meet with a man whose lippes feed many, God instructeth that man.
If you meet with a man whose lips feed many, God Instructeth that man.
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I say, seeing all things we have, though they have divers channels and pipes, and conveyances, whereby God conveyeth goodnesse and mercy to men,
I say, seeing all things we have, though they have diverse channels and pipes, and conveyances, whereby God conveyeth Goodness and mercy to men,
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yet neverthelesse, it is in God, and from God we receive all;
yet nevertheless, it is in God, and from God we receive all;
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let us therefore looke upon every creature as instruments in Gods hand, that can doe us neither good nor hurt without him.
let us Therefore look upon every creature as Instruments in God's hand, that can do us neither good nor hurt without him.
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What good it doth, it doth by the influence of the supreame cause, working by that creature:
What good it does, it does by the influence of the supreme cause, working by that creature:
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let us so looke upon, and conceive of every creature. Thus the Saints have done in all times.
let us so look upon, and conceive of every creature. Thus the Saints have done in all times.
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Iacob when hee saw Esau; I have seene thy face, as the face of God (saith hee.) Hee saw God in the face of Esau. So in all good men, we should say, God is good in them.Iacob when he saw Esau; I have seen thy face, as the face of God (Says he.) He saw God in the face of Esau So in all good men, we should say, God is good in them.
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This should make men not to seeke themselves; not to study men more then God: not to studie gaine with men, with the losse of God:
This should make men not to seek themselves; not to study men more then God: not to study gain with men, with the loss of God:
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to please men, with the displeasing of God:
to please men, with the displeasing of God:
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but to venture the losse of all men, that they may please God, if they cannot keepe men and God together.
but to venture the loss of all men, that they may please God, if they cannot keep men and God together.
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For the affections of men are in Gods hand, and he fashioneth, and frameth them, according to his owne pleasure, eitherto love,
For the affections of men Are in God's hand, and he fashioneth, and frameth them, according to his own pleasure, eitherto love,
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or hatred, as David obserued in the case of Shimei, God hath bid him curse.
or hatred, as David observed in the case of Shimei, God hath bid him curse.
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Bee convinced, I say, of this, that if we get all the men in the world to be our friends, with the neglect of God,
be convinced, I say, of this, that if we get all the men in the world to be our Friends, with the neglect of God,
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if we get all the treasures and wealth of the world: if a man were advanced to the Monarchie of the whole earth:
if we get all the treasures and wealth of the world: if a man were advanced to the Monarchy of the Whole earth:
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yet these things are more in Gods hand, then in ours. When a man hath wealth, it is not in his owne keeping: riches have wings.
yet these things Are more in God's hand, then in ours. When a man hath wealth, it is not in his own keeping: riches have wings.
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When a man hath fauour, God gives it not into his owne keeping:
When a man hath favour, God gives it not into his own keeping:
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whatsoever wee have, it is secured to us by Gods protection, and made good to us by his blessing.
whatsoever we have, it is secured to us by God's protection, and made good to us by his blessing.
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Let this be our care, and worke therefore, how we may live to God:
Let this be our care, and work Therefore, how we may live to God:
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how we may enjoy God, in the things we enjoy, and possesse God in all things we possesse:
how we may enjoy God, in the things we enjoy, and possess God in all things we possess:
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in the things we have, still to keepe God, and that will keepe our estates, and names, and comforts, and lives, and all. That is the first. Againe secondly;
in the things we have, still to keep God, and that will keep our estates, and names, and comforts, and lives, and all. That is the First. Again secondly;
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There are certaine graces to bee exercised, if a man would not live to himselfe (for indeed it is the propertie of a Christian,
There Are certain graces to be exercised, if a man would not live to himself (for indeed it is the property of a Christian,
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and none else to live to God, and not to himselfe:
and none Else to live to God, and not to himself:
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and he doth it by vertue of those graces in his heart, that empties him of himselfe, and drawes him to God:
and he does it by virtue of those graces in his heart, that empties him of himself, and draws him to God:
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therefore, I say, there are certaine graces that every one should exercise, if he would not live to himselfe) What are those?
Therefore, I say, there Are certain graces that every one should exercise, if he would not live to himself) What Are those?
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First, the knowledge of God in Christ. Get a more full and particular, and experimentall knowledge of God.
First, the knowledge of God in christ. Get a more full and particular, and experimental knowledge of God.
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All our looking to the creature is, because we know not God perfectly:
All our looking to the creature is, Because we know not God perfectly:
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if we did know him, we would account him the chiefest of tenne thousand, the Church when she knew Christ, said so:
if we did know him, we would account him the chiefest of tenne thousand, the Church when she knew christ, said so:
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wee would account him (as Elkanah said to Hannah; Am not I better to thee then tenne sounes?) better then tenne friends, then ten worlds.
we would account him (as Elkanah said to Hannah; Am not I better to thee then tenne sounes?) better then tenne Friends, then ten world's.
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Get therefore a more full knowledge of God: that all power is in him:
Get Therefore a more full knowledge of God: that all power is in him:
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One thing have I heard once and twice, that power belongeth unto God, saith the Psalmist.One thing have I herd once and twice, that power belongeth unto God, Says the Psalmist.
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Secondly, Get faith in the exercise more.
Secondly, Get faith in the exercise more.
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All the worthies of the Lord in that 11. Hebr. What made them live • … o to God,
All the worthies of the Lord in that 11. Hebrew What made them live • … oh to God,
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and not to themselves as they did? because they beleeved, they did it by faith: by faith Abraham denied himselfe:
and not to themselves as they did? Because they believed, they did it by faith: by faith Abraham denied himself:
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by faith Moses forsooke the pleasures of Egypt:
by faith Moses forsook the pleasures of Egypt:
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by faith those Worthies, of whom the world was not worthy, wandred up and downe in sheepes skins,
by faith those Worthies, of whom the world was not worthy, wandered up and down in Sheep skins,
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and goats skins, and would not be delivered. and Goats skins, and would not be Delivered.
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When a man getteth interest in Christ by faith, he shall see that in him, that will satisfie all his desires, and answer all his losses. Thirdly, exercise Love. Faith workes by love.
When a man gets Interest in christ by faith, he shall see that in him, that will satisfy all his Desires, and answer all his losses. Thirdly, exercise Love. Faith works by love.
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The more we love God in Christ, the more perfectly wee shall cleave to him: Love is a uniting grace, that uniteth the soule to Christ.
The more we love God in christ, the more perfectly we shall cleave to him: Love is a uniting grace, that uniteth the soul to christ.
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The love of Christ constraineth mee (saith the Apostle 2 Cor. 5.) for wee thus judge, The love of christ constrains me (Says the Apostle 2 Cor. 5.) for we thus judge,
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if one died for all, then it is fit they that live should not live to themselves. And the truth is, the more a soule loveth Christ, the more it will live to him. if one died for all, then it is fit they that live should not live to themselves. And the truth is, the more a soul loves christ, the more it will live to him.
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Lastly, a word of the last Use, and that is for instruction. Beeing convinced that such is the estate of most men, that they live to themselves:
Lastly, a word of the last Use, and that is for instruction. Being convinced that such is the estate of most men, that they live to themselves:
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and that whose estate soever it is, it is a sinfull estate, and argueth a man out of Christ:
and that whose estate soever it is, it is a sinful estate, and argue a man out of christ:
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and that there is a possibility of getting out of this estate. Let it be for instruction to all those, that in some measure live to God, and not to themselves:
and that there is a possibility of getting out of this estate. Let it be for instruction to all those, that in Some measure live to God, and not to themselves:
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let it be to teach them, and perswade them more fully to live to him, and lesse to themselves.
let it be to teach them, and persuade them more Fully to live to him, and less to themselves.
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A man simply considered without any relation to others, or dependance upon another man, he may please himselfe:
A man simply considered without any Relation to Others, or dependence upon Another man, he may please himself:
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but when a man is considered in his dependance upon God, and his relation to men:
but when a man is considered in his dependence upon God, and his Relation to men:
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hee must then observe the will of his Creatour, in that relation God hath set him:
he must then observe the will of his Creator, in that Relation God hath Set him:
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he must carry himselfe as his creature, and observe the end that the creature is appointed to.
he must carry himself as his creature, and observe the end that the creature is appointed to.
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Nay, he must carry himselfe as a Christian, and observe the good of the body: hee must carry himselfe as a member, to doe good to the whole.
Nay, he must carry himself as a Christian, and observe the good of the body: he must carry himself as a member, to do good to the Whole.
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Let every Christian labour to doe this, if he would have comfort to his soule, that hee doth not live to himselfe, that he is of the number of those that are accepted of God in life and death.
Let every Christian labour to do this, if he would have Comfort to his soul, that he does not live to himself, that he is of the number of those that Are accepted of God in life and death.
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Labour to imploy, his time, and strength; and gifts, and whatsoever he is, and hath, to the good of others:
Labour to employ, his time, and strength; and Gifts, and whatsoever he is, and hath, to the good of Others:
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As every man hath received the gift, let him minister to others, as faithfull dispencers of the manifold grace of God. As every man hath received the gift, let him minister to Others, as faithful dispencers of the manifold grace of God.
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If you have received gifts, you have received them from God, you have received them for the good of others, you have received them as dispensers:
If you have received Gifts, you have received them from God, you have received them for the good of Others, you have received them as dispensers:
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let every man (saith the Apostle) dispense the manifold grace of God: if the Apostle had said, be dispensers of the grace of knowledge that you have,
let every man (Says the Apostle) dispense the manifold grace of God: if the Apostle had said, be dispensers of the grace of knowledge that you have,
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for the feeding of the soules of many: and not of your estates:
for the feeding of the Souls of many: and not of your estates:
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or, relieve as many as you can with your estates, but take no care for their soules:
or, relieve as many as you can with your estates, but take no care for their Souls:
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but when hee saith, be dispensers of the manifold gifts of God, his meaning is, that whatsoever I have wherewith I am able to doe men good with,
but when he Says, be dispensers of the manifold Gifts of God, his meaning is, that whatsoever I have wherewith I am able to do men good with,
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whether it be inward or outward gifts, the gifts of the mind, or of the outward man, anything whereby I can bee advantageous to others;
whither it be inward or outward Gifts, the Gifts of the mind, or of the outward man, anything whereby I can be advantageous to Others;
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I must serve God and men in improving of that.
I must serve God and men in improving of that.
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He that will not live to himselfe, is bound to serve every man with every gift he hath.
He that will not live to himself, is bound to serve every man with every gift he hath.
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If God have furnished a man with inward gifts, the graces of his Spirit.
If God have furnished a man with inward Gifts, the graces of his Spirit.
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If a man have knowledge, and faith, or experience, or comfort, whatsoever graces of the Spirit hee hath, there are duties appointed,
If a man have knowledge, and faith, or experience, or Comfort, whatsoever graces of the Spirit he hath, there Are duties appointed,
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and a Communion of Saints exprest, that men may be stirred up to exercise those graces in that communion for the good of all the Saints.
and a Communion of Saints expressed, that men may be stirred up to exercise those graces in that communion for the good of all the Saints.
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Therefore wee are said to have knowledge to profit with. And gifts to edifie with.
Therefore we Are said to have knowledge to profit with. And Gifts to edify with.
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All that a man hath, God hath given him for this end, that God may be glorified by it:
All that a man hath, God hath given him for this end, that God may be glorified by it:
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Herein is my Father glorified, that you bring forth much fruit. Herein is my Father glorified, that you bring forth much fruit.
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Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good workes, and glorifie your Father which is in heaven. Let your Light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and Glorify your Father which is in heaven.
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Men have much benefit by the graces of the Spirit in others;
Men have much benefit by the graces of the Spirit in Others;
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when they are improved as they ought, they are as lights amongst men in the world.
when they Are improved as they ought, they Are as lights among men in the world.
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Grace when it is opened (like the Box of oyntment) raiseth a desire in others after it.
Grace when it is opened (like the Box of ointment) Raiseth a desire in Others After it.
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Grace exercised and communicated to others, it sheweth the amiablenesse of it. Christians should therefore doe it, that they may make Christianity lovely:
Grace exercised and communicated to Others, it shows the amiableness of it. Christians should Therefore do it, that they may make Christianity lovely:
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that they may make the profession of Religion amiable to the world, that is by communicating the graces of God to others.
that they may make the profession of Religion amiable to the world, that is by communicating the graces of God to Others.
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This every man should doe, in his place, in his person, take all advantages this way.
This every man should do, in his place, in his person, take all advantages this Way.
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And as it is good for others, so it is good for a mans selfe to doe thus, a man increaseth his owne store.
And as it is good for Others, so it is good for a men self to do thus, a man increases his own store.
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Liberalitie (we say) is the best husbandrie. There is no promise in the Scripture for hoarding up, there are many to distribute.Liberality (we say) is the best Husbandry. There is no promise in the Scripture for hoarding up, there Are many to distribute.
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I say it is the best husbandrie in the world, especially in spirituall things: it is as the oyle, increased in the pouring out:
I say it is the best Husbandry in the world, especially in spiritual things: it is as the oil, increased in the pouring out:
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like the loaves, the more they were broken, the more they multiplied still. We see the hand nourisheth it selfe by administring food to the mouth:
like the loaves, the more they were broken, the more they multiplied still. We see the hand Nourishes it self by administering food to the Mouth:
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so a Christian, not onely exerciseth, but increaseth grace in himselfe by communicating grace to others.
so a Christian, not only Exerciseth, but increases grace in himself by communicating grace to Others.
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And what I say for spirituall, I say for outward things.
And what I say for spiritual, I say for outward things.
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If a man have wealth, or honour, or any of these outward things, and an opportunitie, he should imploy them for others, that it may appeare that hee doth not live to himselfe.
If a man have wealth, or honour, or any of these outward things, and an opportunity, he should employ them for Others, that it may appear that he does not live to himself.
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Hee that layeth up riches only for himselfe, and his family, liveth to himselfe. Hee that followeth his calling only for himselfe, and his family, liveth to himselfe.
He that Layeth up riches only for himself, and his family, lives to himself. He that follows his calling only for himself, and his family, lives to himself.
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Hee doth that which a man out of Christ would doe: but a man that would live unto God, hee must glorifie God with his estate.
He does that which a man out of christ would do: but a man that would live unto God, he must Glorify God with his estate.
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To doe good, and to distribute, forget not, for with such sacrifices God is pleased, Heb. 13. Charge them that are rich in the world, that they bee not high-minded, To do good, and to distribute, forget not, for with such Sacrifices God is pleased, Hebrew 13. Charge them that Are rich in the world, that they be not High-minded,
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but ready to distribute to the necessities of the Saints. 1 Tim. 3. It is a charge laid upon all, to glorifie God with their estates:but ready to distribute to the necessities of the Saints. 1 Tim. 3. It is a charge laid upon all, to Glorify God with their estates:
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with their Authoritie as they are Magistrates:
with their authority as they Are Magistrates:
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as Iob saith, I was a foot to the lame, an eye to the blind, a father to the fatherlesse, a husband to the widow:
as Job Says, I was a foot to the lame, an eye to the blind, a father to the fatherless, a husband to the widow:
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All men are ambassadours sent from God, for the good of the bodies, and soules of others.
All men Are Ambassadors sent from God, for the good of the bodies, and Souls of Others.
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Am I a neighbour, it is for the good of the body and soule of every one that converseth with me, according to the manifold gifts bestowed upon me:
Am I a neighbour, it is for the good of the body and soul of every one that Converseth with me, according to the manifold Gifts bestowed upon me:
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and I live no further to God, then I doe extend, and communicate all my particular gifts to the good of others, both for soule and body.
and I live no further to God, then I do extend, and communicate all my particular Gifts to the good of Others, both for soul and body.
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Thus you have the point opened, and pressed, concerning living to our selves, as a marke of those that are Christs, that they doe not live to themselves.
Thus you have the point opened, and pressed, Concerning living to our selves, as a mark of those that Are Christ, that they do not live to themselves.
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I beseech you (brethren,) let this be the advantage of Funerall Sermons, that are preached upon the occasion of the death of our deceased brethren, to teach us how to live.
I beseech you (brothers,) let this be the advantage of Funeral Sermons, that Are preached upon the occasion of the death of our deceased brothers, to teach us how to live.
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Let every man hereafter resolue to lead a profitable and fruitfull life:
Let every man hereafter resolve to led a profitable and fruitful life:
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to doe all the good he can while he liveth, that for much good done to many, thankes may bee given by many on his behalfe. FINIS.
to do all the good he can while he lives, that for much good done to many, thanks may be given by many on his behalf. FINIS.
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THE IMPROVEMENT OF TIME; OR, THE RIGHT VSE OF TIMES SHORTNESSE. SERMON XI. 1 COR. 7. 29. 30.
THE IMPROVEMENT OF TIME; OR, THE RIGHT USE OF TIMES SHORTNESS. SERMON XI. 1 COR. 7. 29. 30.
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But this I say, brethren, the time is short; It remaineth, that both they that have wives, be as though they had none:
But this I say, brothers, the time is short; It remains, that both they that have wives, be as though they had none:
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and they that weepe, as though they wept not: and they that rejoyce, as if they rejoyced not:
and they that weep, as though they wept not: and they that rejoice, as if they rejoiced not:
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and they that buy, as though they possessed not: and they that use this world, as not abusing it:
and they that buy, as though they possessed not: and they that use this world, as not abusing it:
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for the fashion of this world passeth away.
for the fashion of this world passes away.
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THat I may briefly come to open to you the summe of that that I have to deliver out of this Scripture:
THat I may briefly come to open to you the sum of that that I have to deliver out of this Scripture:
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I desire you (beloved in the Lord) in few words, to take notice of the drift and scope of the holy Apostle in this place: and that is this.
I desire you (Beloved in the Lord) in few words, to take notice of the drift and scope of the holy Apostle in this place: and that is this.
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The Corinths (as it seemeth in the beginning of this chapter) had written a Letter to Saint Paul, wherein they did propound to him divers Cases of conscience:
The Corinths (as it seems in the beginning of this chapter) had written a letter to Saint Paul, wherein they did propound to him diverse Cases of conscience:
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and did intreate him, that he would send his judgement, concerning those points. Some five or six we may gather they did write to him about. One was this;
and did entreat him, that he would send his judgement, Concerning those points. some five or six we may gather they did write to him about. One was this;
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whether he thought it either a lawfull, or a fitting thing for a man to marrie. The second was;
whither he Thought it either a lawful, or a fitting thing for a man to marry. The second was;
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Whether if a man were married, his wife and he might not separate themselves one from another. The third was;
Whither if a man were married, his wife and he might not separate themselves one from Another. The third was;
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If they did live together, whether it were lawfull, for the one to denie to the other matrimonall benevolence. The fourth;
If they did live together, whither it were lawful, for the one to deny to the other matrimonall benevolence. The fourth;
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Whether if one of them being a beleever, and the other an Infidell, it were lawfull,
Whither if one of them being a believer, and the other an Infidel, it were lawful,
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or convenient for the beleever to remaine a yoke-fellow to the Infidell. These and divers other cases of conscience, they intreated Saint Paul to resolve them in.
or convenient for the believer to remain a yokefellow to the Infidel. These and diverse other cases of conscience, they entreated Saint Paul to resolve them in.
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Now the Apostle in the beginning of this Chapter writeth an Answer to every one of these Questions they propounded.
Now the Apostle in the beginning of this Chapter Writeth an Answer to every one of these Questions they propounded.
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To some of them he answered thus;
To Some of them he answered thus;
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Indeed I cannot give an absolute determination what is to be done, but I suppose, this and this is best. Indeed I cannot give an absolute determination what is to be done, but I suppose, this and this is best.
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And to another, I advise such a thing:
And to Another, I Advice such a thing:
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I cannot directly determine the will of God, but I have received mercie of God to bee accounted faithfull,
I cannot directly determine the will of God, but I have received mercy of God to be accounted faithful,
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and if you would know my opinion it is this. And so he hee giveth divers doubtfull answers to their Questions:and if you would know my opinion it is this. And so he he gives diverse doubtful answers to their Questions:
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only he telleth them, this is fittest for the oportunitie. When he hath done all, he commeth to this I have read.
only he Telleth them, this is Fittest for the opportunity. When he hath done all, he comes to this I have read.
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But this I say brethren, &c. As if he should say;But this I say brothers, etc. As if he should say;
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The Questions I have given you an Answer to, I thinke you know not what to resolve upon,
The Questions I have given you an Answer to, I think you know not what to resolve upon,
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because I say only this is my counsell, or this is my opinion.
Because I say only this is my counsel, or this is my opinion.
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But this I am peremptory in, that is, That they that have wives bee as if they had none:
But this I am peremptory in, that is, That they that have wives be as if they had none:
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they that weepe, as if they wept not:
they that weep, as if they wept not:
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and they that rejoyce, as if they rejoyced not, This, I doe not come to say I suppose: and I thinke it fit,
and they that rejoice, as if they rejoiced not, This, I do not come to say I suppose: and I think it fit,
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or I give my advise, or for the present occasion it is fit to beethas. But brethren, herein I am confidenr, and resolute.or I give my Advice, or for the present occasion it is fit to beethas. But brothers, herein I am confidenr, and resolute.
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that you should bee as if not in all things: in this I am bold.
that you should be as if not in all things: in this I am bold.
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This is the drift of the Apostle, that hee would bring in one thing wherein he is confident,
This is the drift of the Apostle, that he would bring in one thing wherein he is confident,
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after the resolution of of divers Questions, wherein he could not be so confident. So then, the words I have read, containe two generall things.
After the resolution of of diverse Questions, wherein he could not be so confident. So then, the words I have read, contain two general things.
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First, the Apostles Preface to his Exhortation. Secondly, the Exhortation it selfe. The Preface in these words, But this I say brethren. First, the Apostles Preface to his Exhortation. Secondly, the Exhortation it self. The Preface in these words, But this I say brothers.
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The Exhortation in the rest of the words, The time is short, &c. In the Exhortation there are likewise three things that I would note unto you.
The Exhortation in the rest of the words, The time is short, etc. In the Exhortation there Are likewise three things that I would note unto you.
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First, the ground of the Exhortation in these words; The time is short. Secondly the Exhortation it selfe, in these words:
First, the ground of the Exhortation in these words; The time is short. Secondly the Exhortation it self, in these words:
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It remaineth that they that have wives, bee as though they had none: and they that weepe, as if they wept not: It remains that they that have wives, be as though they had none: and they that weep, as if they wept not:
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and they that rejoyce, as if they rejoyced not: and they that buy, as if they possessed not:
and they that rejoice, as if they rejoiced not: and they that buy, as if they possessed not:
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and they that use the world as not abusing it. Here is the Exhortation.and they that use the world as not abusing it. Here is the Exhortation.
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Then the third thing, is a spurre the Apostle addeth to quicken them up, to practise all these things, in these words, For the fashion of this world passeth away.
Then the third thing, is a spur the Apostle adds to quicken them up, to practise all these things, in these words, For the fashion of this world passes away.
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The first generall thing in the words, is the Apostles Preface, But this I say brethren.
The First general thing in the words, is the Apostles Preface, But this I say brothers.
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And in this I would note but two things:
And in this I would note but two things:
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I will but name them (because I would not be straitned in two principall points that I would gladly open.) First here I would note:
I will but name them (Because I would not be straitened in two principal points that I would gladly open.) First Here I would note:
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How confident, and earnest and resolute a faithfull minister will be, when hee commeth to a point that mainly concernes his people. How confident, and earnest and resolute a faithful minister will be, when he comes to a point that mainly concerns his people.
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In all other things the Apostle giveth them his Answer, so as it might seeme, hee had not fully resolved them.
In all other things the Apostle gives them his Answer, so as it might seem, he had not Fully resolved them.
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I give my advise (saith hee) and againe, I suppose this. But now when he commeth unto the right use of the world, that it bee not abused:I give my Advice (Says he) and again, I suppose this. But now when he comes unto the right use of the world, that it be not abused:
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and the thought of heaven, that they might set themselves about it. Here he commeth without ifs and ands, he setteth it downe resolutely and positively.
and the Thought of heaven, that they might Set themselves about it. Here he comes without ifs and ands, he sets it down resolutely and positively.
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Brethren, this I say, or this you must doe. This is one thing that I might note. Secondly I might note;Brothers, this I say, or this you must do. This is one thing that I might note. Secondly I might note;
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The compellation, or terme that hee giveth them: Brethren. In which, note who they are, to whom Saint Paul giveth the Exhortation. The compellation, or term that he gives them: Brothers. In which, note who they Are, to whom Saint Paul gives the Exhortation.
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And it seemeth to mee, as if the Apostle should say;
And it seems to me, as if the Apostle should say;
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I am putting you now upon a duty, that if I could not give you the terme, brethren, I should hope to prevaile little with you.
I am putting you now upon a duty, that if I could not give you the term, brothers, I should hope to prevail little with you.
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To come and tell a young gallant that is in the middest of his ruffe, and his jollitie, and all pleasures:
To come and tell a young gallant that is in the midst of his ruff, and his jollity, and all pleasures:
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the fashion of this world passeth away, and I would have you use these things, as if you used them not: the fashion of this world passes away, and I would have you use these things, as if you used them not:
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I know he would not receive it.
I know he would not receive it.
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Or to come to an old soaked worldling, whose Mammon and pennie is his god, whose thoughts runne altogether upon his wealth:
Or to come to an old soaked worldling, whose Mammon and penny is his god, whose thoughts run altogether upon his wealth:
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and to tell him, that hee should use the world, as if hee used it not.
and to tell him, that he should use the world, as if he used it not.
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Or to come to another that is newly married, and it may be hath made a Goddesse of his yoake-fellow for a while,
Or to come to Another that is newly married, and it may be hath made a Goddess of his yokefellow for a while,
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and tell him that he must bee as if he were not married: I should have little hope to prevaile with these.
and tell him that he must be as if he were not married: I should have little hope to prevail with these.
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But you are brethren: and because brethren you know the good things of God, you are acquainted with things concerning eternall happinesse:
But you Are brothers: and Because brothers you know the good things of God, you Are acquainted with things Concerning Eternal happiness:
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therefore as long as I can call you brethren, I am bold to put you upon the dutie.
Therefore as long as I can call you brothers, I am bold to put you upon the duty.
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So (brethren) this is my Preface to you.
So (brothers) this is my Preface to you.
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I shall anon speake to a point that I shall have little hope to prevaile with many in the Congregation:
I shall anon speak to a point that I shall have little hope to prevail with many in the Congregation:
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when I come to speake of the immoderate use of the world, and all the blessings in it, it may bee both your eares will be so stopped against it.
when I come to speak of the immoderate use of the world, and all the blessings in it, it may be both your ears will be so stopped against it.
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But as many of you as are brethren, that have given up your selves to God,
But as many of you as Are brothers, that have given up your selves to God,
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and have taken him for your portion, and his Word for your guide in all things:
and have taken him for your portion, and his Word for your guide in all things:
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I hope you will bring willing and yeelding hearts, to resolve that what is delivered out of the word of God, to embrace it,
I hope you will bring willing and yielding hearts, to resolve that what is Delivered out of the word of God, to embrace it,
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and to endeavour it, concerning the course of your lives.
and to endeavour it, Concerning the course of your lives.
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And so, this shall suffice for the Preface, because (as I said) I would not bee straitned.
And so, this shall suffice for the Preface, Because (as I said) I would not be straitened.
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Now I come to the Exhortation.
Now I come to the Exhortation.
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It remaineth that they that have wives, be as if they had none, &c. First I will in briefe open the words, It remains that they that have wives, be as if they had none, etc. First I will in brief open the words,
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and then come to some matter of instruction. I begin first with the ground of the Exhortation.
and then come to Some matter of instruction. I begin First with the ground of the Exhortation.
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The time is short. The word translated short, signifieth in the originall, Time cut off. And so the Apostle aludeth (as the best Expositors agree) to Seafayring-men: The time is short. The word translated short, signifies in the original, Time Cut off. And so the Apostle abludeth (as the best Expositors agree) to Seafaring-men:
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that have almost done their voyage, and begin to strike sayle, and to fold them up together,
that have almost done their voyage, and begin to strike sail, and to fold them up together,
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and are even putting into the Harbour, and are going to unlade their goods. So saith the Apostle, the time is short: as if he should say:
and Are even putting into the Harbour, and Are going to unladen their goods. So Says the Apostle, the time is short: as if he should say:
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if a company, that are going out a long voyage, should strive who should be Master,
if a company, that Are going out a long voyage, should strive who should be Master,
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& who be masters-Mate, and who should have this or that office in the Ship, I could not greatly blame them.
& who be masters-Mate, and who should have this or that office in the Ship, I could not greatly blame them.
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But when they are almost at home, when they are within a flight-shot of the shoare,
But when they Are almost At home, when they Are within a flightshot of the shore,
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when they begin to strike sayle, to take in all, and to goe themselves out of the ship:
when they begin to strike sail, to take in all, and to go themselves out of the ship:
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then if they should fall a quarrelling for places, and contend, and use all the friends and meanes they could make, it were a ridiculous thing, and folly. So it is with us.
then if they should fallen a quarreling for places, and contend, and use all the Friends and means they could make, it were a ridiculous thing, and folly. So it is with us.
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Time was when the world was in beginning, and then when a man came into the world, hee might say, by the course of nature, I have a matter of six,
Time was when the world was in beginning, and then when a man Come into the world, he might say, by the course of nature, I have a matter of six,
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or seven, or eight, or nine hundred yeares, to goe on in my pilgrimage, before I shall end my voyage:
or seven, or eight, or nine hundred Years, to go on in my pilgrimage, before I shall end my voyage:
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and then if a man should bestow a little time to thinke with himselfe;
and then if a man should bestow a little time to think with himself;
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Well, if I can live but to see my selfe the father of a thousand children,
Well, if I can live but to see my self the father of a thousand children,
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and might come to people almost a whole Countrey, &c. then I say, if a man should greet the world, he might bee excused.
and might come to people almost a Whole Country, etc. then I say, if a man should greet the world, he might be excused.
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But brethren, God hath cast out the time of our age so, that assoone as wee begin our voyage, wee are ready to strike sayle presently.
But brothers, God hath cast out the time of our age so, that As soon as we begin our voyage, we Are ready to strike sail presently.
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Wee have but a little time to continue, and much worke to bee done for another life:
we have but a little time to continue, and much work to be done for Another life:
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therefore for us to stand striving about wives and children, and courtesies:
Therefore for us to stand striving about wives and children, and courtesies:
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to cry out of afflictions, when we are ready to strike sayle, and even to goe out of the ship into the harbour, it is a meere folly.
to cry out of afflictions, when we Are ready to strike sail, and even to go out of the ship into the harbour, it is a mere folly.
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These things are not worth the while, heaven is the thing we should looke after, therefore let us be moderate in all these things. This is the meaning.
These things Are not worth the while, heaven is the thing we should look After, Therefore let us be moderate in all these things. This is the meaning.
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So that the ground of the Exhortation, affordeth two things. The one I will but name;
So that the ground of the Exhortation, affords two things. The one I will but name;
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The other I will stand upon. First; The time of our life in this world is very short.
The other I will stand upon. First; The time of our life in this world is very short.
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Wee have a very little time to continue in this world. This is a very fruitfull and profitable point, but because I would not bee straitned,
we have a very little time to continue in this world. This is a very fruitful and profitable point, but Because I would not be straitened,
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and because the Apostle intends it not as the maine thing, I doe but only name it.
and Because the Apostle intends it not as the main thing, I do but only name it.
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The second thing (and that which Saint Paul mainly intends) is that because wee have but a little time, wee are even ready to strike sayle,
The second thing (and that which Saint Paul mainly intends) is that Because we have but a little time, we Are even ready to strike sail,
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and to goe to the Harbour presently, therefore hee that had a wife should bee as if hee had none,
and to go to the Harbour presently, Therefore he that had a wife should be as if he had none,
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and hee that used the world, as if hee used it not, &c. And there the Lesson that I note is this;and he that used the world, as if he used it not, etc. And there the lesson that I note is this;
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That the serious meditation of the little and short time that we have to remaine in here below, should bee a great meanes, to cut us off from the world,
That the serious meditation of the little and short time that we have to remain in Here below, should be a great means, to Cut us off from the world,
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and to put us upon thoughts and actions concerning heaven.
and to put us upon thoughts and actions Concerning heaven.
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I shall not need to give you a better ground of the point then is in the Text. The time is short (saith he) the time is contracted, you are ready to strike sayle: therefore doe this.
I shall not need to give you a better ground of the point then is in the Text. The time is short (Says he) the time is contracted, you Are ready to strike sail: Therefore do this.
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I might give you a world of Scripture to prove this.
I might give you a world of Scripture to prove this.
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But I will satisfie my selfe in laying you downe two or three grounds of it.
But I will satisfy my self in laying you down two or three grounds of it.
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First, wee know, that all things that ever a man can enjoy in this world, they all die, assoone as ever his time is gone. Marke it:
First, we know, that all things that ever a man can enjoy in this world, they all die, As soon as ever his time is gone. Mark it:
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All things here below, let a man dote never so much upon them:
All things Here below, let a man dote never so much upon them:
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let him have wife, and children, and beauty, and credit, and pleasures, and learning, or whatsoever it is,
let him have wife, and children, and beauty, and credit, and pleasures, and learning, or whatsoever it is,
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if his glasse be out, if his time be gone, there is an end of all these to him.
if his glass be out, if his time be gone, there is an end of all these to him.
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Now, the soule of man careth not for that happinesse, that hath no continuance at all in it;
Now, the soul of man Careth not for that happiness, that hath no Continuance At all in it;
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Yea, the rarest thing that mortall men seeke after, if they should know before hand that they should enjoy them but a little time, the soule careth not for pitching upon it.
Yea, the Rarest thing that Mortal men seek After, if they should know before hand that they should enjoy them but a little time, the soul Careth not for pitching upon it.
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If a man were offered the goodliest woman for his wife, that ever lived in this world:
If a man were offered the Goodliest woman for his wife, that ever lived in this world:
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if God should send him this message; there take her, I bestow her freely upon thee, but to morrow thou shalt die:
if God should send him this message; there take her, I bestow her freely upon thee, but to morrow thou shalt die:
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who would care for marrying? To bee a King, we know, is simply the greatest thing that men seeke after in this world:
who would care for marrying? To be a King, we know, is simply the greatest thing that men seek After in this world:
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yet among the Grecian Cities (as that of Sparta) because one was but to have the kingdome but for a yeare,
yet among the Grecian Cities (as that of Sparta) Because one was but to have the Kingdom but for a year,
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and then to lay downe his Crowne, and become a private man:
and then to lay down his Crown, and become a private man:
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all the wisest men of the Citie, strove as much not to be King, as we to get great places.
all the Wisest men of the city, strove as much not to be King, as we to get great places.
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Why? because they knew that that honour was but for a yeare; and that would be gone presently, therefore they cared not for it.
Why? Because they knew that that honour was but for a year; and that would be gone presently, Therefore they cared not for it.
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So the Apostle teacheth in this place. Though thou shouldest have a wife that thou shouldest love mightily:
So the Apostle Teaches in this place. Though thou Shouldst have a wife that thou Shouldst love mightily:
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though thou shouldest have pleasures, that thou takest full content in: Why doest thou so? Wee are ready to strike sayle;
though thou Shouldst have pleasures, that thou Takest full content in: Why dost thou so? we Are ready to strike sail;
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wee have but a little time to continue.
we have but a little time to continue.
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So that because all the blessings of this life, let them be never so many, never so great,
So that Because all the blessings of this life, let them be never so many, never so great,
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yet they all die with us, when our time is ended:
yet they all die with us, when our time is ended:
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hee that could but seriously thinke, that hee hath but a little time to continue below, hee will never let his heart be set violently upon them: that is the first Argument.
he that could but seriously think, that he hath but a little time to continue below, he will never let his heart be Set violently upon them: that is the First Argument.
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The second, and principall Reason, why the meditation of the shortnesse of our time should bee such a marvellous meanes to take us off, from all the things of the world is this.
The second, and principal Reason, why the meditation of the shortness of our time should be such a marvellous means to take us off, from all the things of the world is this.
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Because wee shall find worke enough in this short time, for things that more concerne us.
Because we shall find work enough in this short time, for things that more concern us.
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that never applied themselves to crave pardon, and to resolve upon amendment;
that never applied themselves to crave pardon, and to resolve upon amendment;
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Now the very nature of our soule that God hath put into us, is this, that a man cannot intend earnestly and violently, two things at the same time.
Now the very nature of our soul that God hath put into us, is this, that a man cannot intend earnestly and violently, two things At the same time.
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Let a man for a certaine houre wholly bee tooke up with some businesse, though there were a great many other things, that he could find in his heart to thinke upon:
Let a man for a certain hour wholly be took up with Some business, though there were a great many other things, that he could find in his heart to think upon:
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yet the soule intends that one mainly, and can find no time for the other. Thus is our case.
yet the soul intends that one mainly, and can find no time for the other. Thus is our case.
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Wee have but a little time:
we have but a little time:
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but in that little time, admirable is the worke wee have to doe, before this time be spent,
but in that little time, admirable is the work we have to do, before this time be spent,
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if wee would give a comfortable account. What have we to doe? I tell you in a word.
if we would give a comfortable account. What have we to do? I tell you in a word.
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The maine and needfull thing of all that wee have to doe in this little time here allotted us is;
The main and needful thing of all that we have to do in this little time Here allotted us is;
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How to shoote the gulph of hell: how to make our peace with God: how to get his favour in Christ;
How to shoot the gulf of hell: how to make our peace with God: how to get his favour in christ;
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how to have the corruptions of our soule cured and healed;
how to have the corruptions of our soul cured and healed;
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how to grow up in grace, and to get sure evidence against that day, when all shall stand naked before him, that then we may be found in Christ.
how to grow up in grace, and to get sure evidence against that day, when all shall stand naked before him, that then we may be found in christ.
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Have I ever heard that I have a great worke to doe, and that I have but a little time to doe it in? Surely then if I seriously thinke of it, I cannot find in my heart, to let my soule pitch earnestly upon the things below.
Have I ever herd that I have a great work to do, and that I have but a little time to do it in? Surely then if I seriously think of it, I cannot find in my heart, to let my soul pitch earnestly upon the things below.
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Beloved, our time here, is the only time we have to make heaven sure. It is the most precious thing that ever we have in the world.
beloved, our time Here, is the only time we have to make heaven sure. It is the most precious thing that ever we have in the world.
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Now if a man have such a precious thing, and but a little of it, will hee goe and spend it for toyes and baubles.
Now if a man have such a precious thing, and but a little of it, will he go and spend it for toys and baubles.
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It is a thing that the Emperour Caligula is laughed at for, in all Stories. There was a mighty Navie provided, admirable and strange, and all trimmed:
It is a thing that the Emperor Caligula is laughed At for, in all Stories. There was a mighty Navy provided, admirable and strange, and all trimmed:
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and every one expected, that with it, the whole countrey of Greece should be conquered: and so it might have beene.
and every one expected, that with it, the Whole country of Greece should be conquered: and so it might have been.
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But hee imploped his souldiers to gather a company of Cockleshells, and pibles, and so sayled home.
But he imploped his Soldiers to gather a company of Cockleshells, and pibles, and so sailed home.
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Had not every one cause to lavgh at the folly of this Emperour? Verely, such a foole is every man,
Had not every one cause to laugh At the folly of this Emperor? Verily, such a fool is every man,
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and so wee would acknowledge, if wee would but weigh this:
and so we would acknowledge, if we would but weigh this:
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God hath given thee but thus much time, it may be twenty yeares, it may be but a day or two more:
God hath given thee but thus much time, it may be twenty Years, it may be but a day or two more:
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in this time he hath furnished thee with that, which may bee a meanes to conquer heaven it selfe:
in this time he hath furnished thee with that, which may be a means to conquer heaven it self:
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as for these things that are here below, if you have wives, bee as if you had none;
as for these things that Are Here below, if you have wives, be as if you had none;
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now if thou lay out this little, about wife, or children, or to purchase a little wealth, or these things here below:
now if thou lay out this little, about wife, or children, or to purchase a little wealth, or these things Here below:
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is it not the greatest folly that may bee?
is it not the greatest folly that may be?
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Suppose that a servant hath a great deale of worke to doe, and knowes that he must give an account to his Master thereof,
Suppose that a servant hath a great deal of work to do, and knows that he must give an account to his Master thereof,
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and that if all be not done, that should bee done, he can never appeare with comfort before his Master;
and that if all be not done, that should be done, he can never appear with Comfort before his Master;
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and hee sees also that the Sunne drawes low, and the day hastneth to an end, doe you thinke that this servant can find time to play? If a man have much to write,
and he sees also that the Sun draws low, and the day hasteneth to an end, do you think that this servant can find time to play? If a man have much to write,
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and but a little paper to write in, he must write small and thicke, and close as ever hee can.
and but a little paper to write in, he must write small and thick, and close as ever he can.
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So it is with every one of us:
So it is with every one of us:
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I warrant you there is not any soule of us, but wee shall find so many thousand things to repent of,
I warrant you there is not any soul of us, but we shall find so many thousand things to Repent of,
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so many graces to obtaine, that wee stand in need of:
so many graces to obtain, that we stand in need of:
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so many evidences for heaven to get, that yet we have not got sealed, so many particulars concerning a better life, that a man may wonder that ever any one should find one halfe day to intend any thing else.
so many evidences for heaven to get, that yet we have not god sealed, so many particulars Concerning a better life, that a man may wonder that ever any one should find one half day to intend any thing Else.
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Thus you see the reasons, why the serious meditation of the little time we have to continue below, should bee a marvellous meanes to take us off from the world,
Thus you see the Reasons, why the serious meditation of the little time we have to continue below, should be a marvellous means to take us off from the world,
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and to put us upon the studie, and thought of better things. Well now, let me briefly apply this unto you;
and to put us upon the study, and Thought of better things. Well now, let me briefly apply this unto you;
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that so I may come to that I principally intend.
that so I may come to that I principally intend.
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Oh that we had learned this excellent lesson, that the Apostle teacheth the Corinths here, what wondrous happy people should wee be?
O that we had learned this excellent Lesson, that the Apostle Teaches the Corinths Here, what wondrous happy people should we be?
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You shall find ever-more in the Scripture, the Spirit of God putting the neglect that is amongst men,
You shall find evermore in the Scripture, the Spirit of God putting the neglect that is among men,
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and carelesnesse of heaven, and all the wickednesse of their lives upon this, the not serious meditation of that small time they have to continue below.
and carelessness of heaven, and all the wickedness of their lives upon this, the not serious meditation of that small time they have to continue below.
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If a man come to those that are not brethren, as Saint Paul bespeakes the Corinths in the Text: they will say;
If a man come to those that Are not brothers, as Saint Paul bespeaks the Corinths in the Text: they will say;
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It is true, it is a good point to be prest upon a man that is in a consumption, on one whom the Doctours have given over:
It is true, it is a good point to be pressed upon a man that is in a consumption, on one whom the Doctors have given over:
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to tell him that hee cannot continue a weeke, that his time is short, But for our parts wee are but in the beginning of our voyage:
to tell him that he cannot continue a Week, that his time is short, But for our parts we Are but in the beginning of our voyage:
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it may be, wee are but twenty yeares old: we began but the other day to be furnished with a stocke:
it may be, we Are but twenty Years old: we began but the other day to be furnished with a stock:
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wee we are but newly entred:
we we Are but newly entered:
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and the hurt of Death naturall.
and the hurt of Death natural.
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and doe you thinke that we are striking sayle? Or another that hath lived fortie or fiftie yeares, in the middest of a full trade, that beginneth to get something in the world:
and do you think that we Are striking sail? Or Another that hath lived fortie or fiftie Years, in the midst of a full trade, that begins to get something in the world:
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doe you thinke that he is striking sayle? Thus people put it off. Alas! what is thy time? What is all thy life? Let God decide it:
do you think that he is striking sail? Thus people put it off. Alas! what is thy time? What is all thy life? Let God decide it:
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doth not he say, it is a vapour, a dreame, a tale that is told,
does not he say, it is a vapour, a dream, a tale that is told,
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like a Ship that sayleth by, and is gone, and that in the turning of a hand almost? If thou have no more time of life here,like a Ship that saileth by, and is gone, and that in the turning of a hand almost? If thou have no more time of life Here,
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but only while a little sand is running out of a glasse, while a Ship is sayling out of sight,
but only while a little sand is running out of a glass, while a Ship is sailing out of sighed,
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while a short tale is told (God saith it is no more) wilt thou account that thy voyage is yet scarsly begun?
while a short tale is told (God Says it is no more) wilt thou account that thy voyage is yet scarcely begun?
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I beseech you (beloved) all goe home, and often thinke of this point. Say within yourselves:
I beseech you (Beloved) all go home, and often think of this point. Say within yourselves:
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How long Lord, am I like to continue below? and what is there for me to doe before I goe out of this world?
How long Lord, am I like to continue below? and what is there for me to do before I go out of this world?
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But the truth is, men dare not thinke of this:
But the truth is, men Dare not think of this:
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and the divell laboureth for nothing more in the world then this, to make men put off the serious consideration of the brevitie of their lives,
and the Devil Laboureth for nothing more in the world then this, to make men put off the serious consideration of the brevity of their lives,
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and that they have longertime to continue here, then they have:
and that they have longertime to continue Here, then they have:
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because hee knowes the truth of this, that I have spoken, that the meditation thereof will stirre them up, to make cleare all reckonings with God,
Because he knows the truth of this, that I have spoken, that the meditation thereof will stir them up, to make clear all reckonings with God,
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before they goe hence, and bee seene no more.
before they go hence, and be seen no more.
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You may find this to be true in your owne experience, how loath men are to entertaine thoughts of their latter end:
You may find this to be true in your own experience, how loath men Are to entertain thoughts of their latter end:
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Goe to one that lies sicke of a Consumption, and hee will tell you:
Go to one that lies sick of a Consumption, and he will tell you:
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the Doctors say, that I may live, and I doubt not but I shall get up againe:
the Doctors say, that I may live, and I doubt not but I shall get up again:
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such a one hath beene brought as low as I, and hee is recovered, and why may not I.
such a one hath been brought as low as I, and he is recovered, and why may not I.
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I once knew one that when the Phisitians came and told him, that hee must die:
I once knew one that when the Physicians Come and told him, that he must die:
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Good Lord (said hee) what a deale of worke have I to doe: I have all my seed to sow:
Good Lord (said he) what a deal of work have I to do: I have all my seed to sow:
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all my evidences to seale that my soule should bee saved, &c. Such thoughts should enter into us now: pitch on them seriously: buckle to them soundly.
all my evidences to seal that my soul should be saved, etc. Such thoughts should enter into us now: pitch on them seriously: buckle to them soundly.
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Wee may learne this point of wisedome of the divell himselfe;
we may Learn this point of Wisdom of the Devil himself;
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Hee, because hee knoweth his time is short, hee is so much the fuller of rage and malice;
He, Because he Knoweth his time is short, he is so much the fuller of rage and malice;
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and plies his worke with so much the more eagernesse.
and plies his work with so much the more eagerness.
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Woe bee to the Inhabitants of the earth, and the Sea (Revelat. 12. 12.) for the divell is gone out amongst men, having great wrath, Woe be to the Inhabitants of the earth, and the Sea (Revelation 12. 12.) for the Devil is gone out among men, having great wrath,
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because hee knoweth that hee hath but a short time. So should wee doe. Thinke with thy selfe:Because he Knoweth that he hath but a short time. So should we do. Think with thy self:
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the seventh Angel will come ere long, and sweare by him that liveth for ever and ever, that there shall bee no more time:
the seventh Angel will come ere long, and swear by him that lives for ever and ever, that there shall be no more time:
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but GOD will have an account for the time past.
but GOD will have an account for the time past.
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What if the Angel should come now and sweare (as tenne to one but there is some man or woman in this Congregation, concerning whom GOD hath determined, that they shall have no more time before a weeke bee at an end) Put the case it should bee any ones case, thine or mine, that God should say, Goe fetch such a man, I will give him no more time;
What if the Angel should come now and swear (as tenne to one but there is Some man or woman in this Congregation, Concerning whom GOD hath determined, that they shall have no more time before a Week be At an end) Put the case it should be any ones case, thine or mine, that God should say, Go fetch such a man, I will give him no more time;
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It is true, I gave him some, but now his voyage is at an end, his sayle is strucke:
It is true, I gave him Some, but now his voyage is At an end, his sail is struck:
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and then we shouldhave all to seeke, no Christ, no true faith, no evidence for Heaven;
and then we shouldhave all to seek, no christ, no true faith, no evidence for Heaven;
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when wee must come and give an account to God.
when we must come and give an account to God.
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What have you done with all your time? will God say? I must have a reckoning of it.
What have you done with all your time? will God say? I must have a reckoning of it.
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And then commeth in, Imprimis, so much time in drinking, so much in revelling, so much in dressing my selfe every day. And then God shall say;
And then comes in, Imprimis, so much time in drinking, so much in reveling, so much in dressing my self every day. And then God shall say;
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Were these the things I gave you time for? Did I bestow time on you,
Were these the things I gave you time for? Did I bestow time on you,
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for to bee spent about such things as these? No, it was for Heaven. Beloved, how could we answer to these things?
for to be spent about such things as these? No, it was for Heaven. beloved, how could we answer to these things?
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It is good and profitable, seriously to consider of this betimes:
It is good and profitable, seriously to Consider of this betimes:
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say to thy selfe, I have not long to live, after a while I must goe hence, and be no more:
say to thy self, I have not long to live, After a while I must go hence, and be no more:
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I must give an account, and a reckoning unto God, of all that I have done, I must give an account, and a reckoning unto God, of all that I have done,
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whether it bee good or evill. whither it be good or evil.
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But this is not the principall point I have to speake of, therefore I passe it briefly.
But this is not the principal point I have to speak of, Therefore I pass it briefly.
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I come to the Exhortation it selfe. It remaineth that both they that have wives, bee as though they had none;
I come to the Exhortation it self. It remains that both they that have wives, be as though they had none;
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and they that weepe, as if they wept not; and they that rejoyce, as though they rejoyced not;
and they that weep, as if they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not;
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and they that buy, as though they possessed not; and they that use the world, as not abusing it, &c. In a word:and they that buy, as though they possessed not; and they that use the world, as not abusing it, etc. In a word:
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I take the summe of the Exhortation to be, as if the Apostle S. Paul had said thus; Brethren;
I take the sum of the Exhortation to be, as if the Apostle S. Paul had said thus; Brothers;
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you are ready to cast anchor: trouble not your selves: bee stedfast; gird up the loynes of your mindes:
you Are ready to cast anchor: trouble not your selves: be steadfast; gird up the loins of your minds:
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if you bee sicke, or under any crosse, or affliction, bee as though you wept not:
if you be sick, or under any cross, or affliction, be as though you wept not:
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suppose you bee as a fellow that is faine to plie the pumpe all the day, assoone as hee is ashoare, hee is free:
suppose you be as a fellow that is feign to ply the pump all the day, As soon as he is ashore, he is free:
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if you rejoyce, if you be in prosperity, if you be as the Master of the Ship that hath great preferment, bee as if you rejoyced not:
if you rejoice, if you be in Prosperity, if you be as the Master of the Ship that hath great preferment, be as if you rejoiced not:
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Why? you are almost come ashoare; therefore bee, as if not, in all these.
Why? you Are almost come ashore; Therefore be, as if not, in all these.
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I will briefly open the meaning of all these particulars, and then put all into one point of instruction,
I will briefly open the meaning of all these particulars, and then put all into one point of instruction,
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and so come further to applie it unto you, as God shall enable me.
and so come further to apply it unto you, as God shall enable me.
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What therefore is the meaning? first, Let them that have wives, bee as though they had none. To that I answer;
What Therefore is the meaning? First, Let them that have wives, be as though they had none. To that I answer;
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A man that hath a Wife, hath two things that another hath not, that hath no wife.
A man that hath a Wife, hath two things that Another hath not, that hath no wife.
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The first is, He hath a great deale of joy and comfort: he hath a second selfe, a loving yoak-fellow;
The First is, He hath a great deal of joy and Comfort: he hath a second self, a loving yokefellow;
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one in whose Bosome hee can poure his heart at any time: one that he can make partaker of all his contentments:
one in whose Bosom he can pour his heart At any time: one that he can make partaker of all his contentment's:
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one that is willing to helpe him to carry all his crosses:
one that is willing to help him to carry all his Crosses:
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so in a Wife (supposing her to be a good Wife) hee hath that comfort that another knowes not of.
so in a Wife (supposing her to be a good Wife) he hath that Comfort that Another knows not of.
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Secondly, he that hath a Wife, hath a great many cares that another hath not: hee hath a great deale of feare lest hee should leave her in distresse:
Secondly, he that hath a Wife, hath a great many Cares that Another hath not: he hath a great deal of Fear lest he should leave her in distress:
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a great deale of care how shee, and the children that are begotten by him of her, should be provided for, when he is gone:
a great deal of care how she, and the children that Are begotten by him of her, should be provided for, when he is gone:
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so that as Saint Paul saith, hee cannot but care for the things of the world,
so that as Saint Paul Says, he cannot but care for the things of the world,
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how he may give content to his wife. These two things a man hath, that hath a Wife.
how he may give content to his wife. These two things a man hath, that hath a Wife.
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Now, What is it to bee in this, as if hee had no wife? That is this;
Now, What is it to be in this, as if he had no wife? That is this;
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In all contentments that come by a wife to use them as if hee had none at all:
In all contentment's that come by a wife to use them as if he had none At all:
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that is, to be moderate, not to glu• … himselfe, and to thinke, now I am a happy man, I need no more, God hath given me such a yoake-fellow,
that is, to be moderate, not to glu• … himself, and to think, now I am a happy man, I need no more, God hath given me such a yokefellow,
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and I have abundant joy in it. But to moderate his heart in this.
and I have abundant joy in it. But to moderate his heart in this.
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And for the other thing, for care, and thought how to provide for her and her children:
And for the other thing, for care, and Thought how to provide for her and her children:
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to goe on, as if he had no wife and children to provide for: to leave all to God:
to go on, as if he had no wife and children to provide for: to leave all to God:
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to goe on in his calling in obedience to God, and let God doe what hee will.
to go on in his calling in Obedience to God, and let God do what he will.
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And for matter of providing food and rayment, when hee is gone, let him even carry himselfe,
And for matter of providing food and raiment, when he is gone, let him even carry himself,
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as if all the world were gone, when hee is gone. This is to have a wife, as if hee had none:
as if all the world were gone, when he is gone. This is to have a wife, as if he had none:
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to be as moderate in the enjoying of the contentments that come by his wife:
to be as moderate in the enjoying of the contentment's that come by his wife:
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to be as moderate in cares required for a Wife, so moderate in them, as if he had no wife at all to joy in, or to take care for. For the second;
to be as moderate in Cares required for a Wife, so moderate in them, as if he had no wife At all to joy in, or to take care for. For the second;
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They that weepe, as if they wept not. They that weep, as if they wept not.
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That is, for matter of Affliction. One man commeth out, and he exceedingly glorieth in his happinesse that he hath a wife. Another complainet:
That is, for matter of Affliction. One man comes out, and he exceedingly Glorieth in his happiness that he hath a wife. another complainet:
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no man is so full of crosses as I: every day one crosse after another: no man hath such children: such a husband:
no man is so full of Crosses as I: every day one cross After Another: no man hath such children: such a husband:
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such an estate, so poore, so afflicted, so weake: ever groaning and complaining, Now, saith Saint Paul: bee as if not, in weeping.
such an estate, so poor, so afflicted, so weak: ever groaning and complaining, Now, Says Saint Paul: be as if not, in weeping.
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That is, let the thoughts of the neerenesse of the shoare make you so contented, as if there were no crosse at all lying upon you.
That is, let the thoughts of the nearness of the shore make you so contented, as if there were no cross At all lying upon you.
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For (I still follow the Metaphor the Spirit of God useth) hee that is the poorest man in the Ship, hee that doth nothing but dresse the sayles,
For (I still follow the Metaphor the Spirit of God uses) he that is the Poorest man in the Ship, he that does nothing but dress the sails,
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and (as I said before) plie the pumpe, and it may be is beaten withall:
and (as I said before) ply the pump, and it may be is beaten withal:
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yet in the middest of all these, he thinketh, I shall by and by cast Anchor,
yet in the midst of all these, he Thinketh, I shall by and by cast Anchor,
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and though I worke hard, yet one houre more will make me free.
and though I work hard, yet one hour more will make me free.
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So it should be with us, in all afflictions, as if not: that is, Thinke, Death will come and end all, I am sicke in body, I am crost in my good name, in my yoake-fellow:
So it should be with us, in all afflictions, as if not: that is, Think, Death will come and end all, I am sick in body, I am crossed in my good name, in my yokefellow:
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Well, Death will end all these, I have but a little while to • … arry in this world,
Well, Death will end all these, I have but a little while to • … arry in this world,
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and short things must not be tedious. On the other side; Hee that rejoyceth, as though hee rejoyced not.
and short things must not be tedious. On the other side; He that Rejoiceth, as though he rejoiced not.
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That is, in all the contentments of the world: in all the joy a man hath in the things below: That is, in all the contentment's of the world: in all the joy a man hath in the things below:
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as suppose a man have an estate here, and credit given him, or any thing that makes the world account a man happy, Remember, all these things will be gone assoone as I die:
as suppose a man have an estate Here, and credit given him, or any thing that makes the world account a man happy, remember, all these things will be gone As soon as I die:
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as (still to use the comparison) let it bee the Master of the Ship, he may thinke with himselfe:
as (still to use the comparison) let it be the Master of the Ship, he may think with himself:
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all these are under me, I can command them, and punish them if they disobey:
all these Are under me, I can command them, and Punish them if they disobey:
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yet assoone as I am out of the Ship, they are as good as my selfe.
yet As soon as I am out of the Ship, they Are as good as my self.
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I am now neere the shoare, and shall bee soone out of the place I am in, let me therefore moderate my selfe.
I am now near the shore, and shall be soon out of the place I am in, let me Therefore moderate my self.
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So let us in all worldly contentments be so moderate, as if wee should take our leaves of them, and they of us.
So let us in all worldly contentment's be so moderate, as if we should take our leaves of them, and they of us.
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And so for a man, to bee as though hee possest not. That is, for a man not to inlarge his heart, as the world is enlarged.
And so for a man, to be as though he possessed not. That is, for a man not to enlarge his heart, as the world is enlarged.
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But if I have now so many pounds, and therewith buy such a purchase, and such a purchase:
But if I have now so many pounds, and therewith buy such a purchase, and such a purchase:
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let me live, and carry my selfe in my thoughts, as if I had nothing but food and rayment.
let me live, and carry my self in my thoughts, as if I had nothing but food and raiment.
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And then lastly commeth in the maine of all the rest: They that use the world, as not abusing it.
And then lastly comes in the main of all the rest: They that use the world, as not abusing it.
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By world hee meanes, all the good things of the world, all that I named before,
By world he means, all the good things of the world, all that I nam before,
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and all that you can else thinke of, Wife, and children, prosperity, and adversity, every thing on the right hand,
and all that you can Else think of, Wife, and children, Prosperity, and adversity, every thing on the right hand,
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and on the left, all commeth within the compasse of the World: use all these things so.
and on the left, all comes within the compass of the World: use all these things so.
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But especially hee aymeth at worldly businesses, the things wee are exercised about:
But especially he aimeth At worldly businesses, the things we Are exercised about:
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doe them as not abusing them, as not letting your hearts bee set too much upon them:
do them as not abusing them, as not letting your hearts be Set too much upon them:
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but bee temperate and moderate in all, that we may ever be fit for that great service that God hath to imploy us in.
but be temperate and moderate in all, that we may ever be fit for that great service that God hath to employ us in.
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Now, out of all these put together: the mayne Lesson that I would speake of, is this;
Now, out of all these put together: the main lesson that I would speak of, is this;
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That the true servants of God, true beleevers: all the blessings and erosses they meet with in this world, they must have them,
That the true Servants of God, true believers: all the blessings and erosses they meet with in this world, they must have them,
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as if they had them not. This is the point I would open to you.
as if they had them not. This is the point I would open to you.
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That in wife, children, prosperity, crosses, thinke what you can, a beleever must bee in them, as if not: as if hee were not in that condition.
That in wife, children, Prosperity, Crosses, think what you can, a believer must be in them, as if not: as if he were not in that condition.
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To give you for the proofe of this any other Scripture then my Text, I suppose I need not:
To give you for the proof of this any other Scripture then my Text, I suppose I need not:
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the Apostle Saint Paul (you see) layes it downe in so many words.
the Apostle Saint Paul (you see) lays it down in so many words.
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Yet, for the better confirmation of the point, I will adde to that, two or three other plaine places.
Yet, for the better confirmation of the point, I will add to that, two or three other plain places.
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Only first, I would a little explaine to you, what it is for a man to use all these things, as if not.
Only First, I would a little explain to you, what it is for a man to use all these things, as if not.
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And I cannot for my life, better lay it open to you, then by such a comparison as this.
And I cannot for my life, better lay it open to you, then by such a comparison as this.
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Looke how worldly men use the things of heaven: so a heavenly man must use the things of the world.
Look how worldly men use the things of heaven: so a heavenly man must use the things of the world.
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To instance in a few duties that I will but name. Suppose it be the duty of prayer.
To instance in a few duties that I will but name. Suppose it be the duty of prayer.
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Bring me out a true beleever, and a worldling, let them both be put upon this duty of prayer.
Bring me out a true believer, and a worldling, let them both be put upon this duty of prayer.
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The true beleever, his heart, before he goes to prayer, is so full of care, that hee may pray aright:
The true believer, his heart, before he Goes to prayer, is so full of care, that he may pray aright:
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so full of feare, lest his heart should not carry it selfe as it should, when he is in the duty:
so full of Fear, lest his heart should not carry it self as it should, when he is in the duty:
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his heart is so violently bent to it: it so strugleth and striveth, that hee may doe it, as may please God.
his heart is so violently bent to it: it so struggleth and striveth, that he may do it, as may please God.
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When hee hath done, he hath much joy and comfort, if hee have carried it well:
When he hath done, he hath much joy and Comfort, if he have carried it well:
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and much sorrow and griefe, if hee have carried it ill. Thus a religious heart carrieth it selfe in this duty.
and much sorrow and grief, if he have carried it ill. Thus a religious heart Carrieth it self in this duty.
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Now a worldly man doth the duty too: but how? as if not: that is, hee hath none of this care before hee commeth to it:
Now a worldly man does the duty too: but how? as if not: that is, he hath none of this care before he comes to it:
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he hath none of this trouble when he is at it:
he hath none of this trouble when he is At it:
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he hath none of this perplexitie, when he hath done, if he have miscarried in it.
he hath none of this perplexity, when he hath done, if he have miscarried in it.
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If hee be able to come off, it is well enough, though it be performed in never so ill a manner:
If he be able to come off, it is well enough, though it be performed in never so ill a manner:
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Why? his mind is after other things, hee intends greater matters, as hee thinkes.
Why? his mind is After other things, he intends greater matters, as he thinks.
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The Minister hath taught him to pray, and he can say his prayers, and so hee doth the duty, but still, as if not.
The Minister hath taught him to pray, and he can say his Prayers, and so he does the duty, but still, as if not.
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Oragaine, suppose a man whose heart is set upon Mammon, put this man to recreation;
Oragaine, suppose a man whose heart is Set upon Mammon, put this man to recreation;
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hee may perhaps find time to play at Bowles, or Cards, or Tables with a friend:
he may perhaps find time to play At Bowls, or Cards, or Tables with a friend:
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but how? hee cares not whether hee winnes or loses:
but how? he Cares not whither he wins or loses:
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hee whiles away the time, but this is not the thing his heart is set upon, that giveth him contentment:
he while away the time, but this is not the thing his heart is Set upon, that gives him contentment:
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but that which his mind is on, is his commodities, his trade, his merchandize, his businesse in the world.
but that which his mind is on, is his commodities, his trade, his merchandise, his business in the world.
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Iust thus (beloved) it must be with every true beleever in the using of all the things of this life, that is, without care, without feare, without perplexitie, without distraction,
Just thus (Beloved) it must be with every true believer in the using of all the things of this life, that is, without care, without Fear, without perplexity, without distraction,
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and if they come on, so: if they goe, so: he must be pleased if hee have them, and content if hee want them:
and if they come on, so: if they go, so: he must be pleased if he have them, and content if he want them:
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and howsoever, his thoughts must bee carried higher and better. To thinke thus.
and howsoever, his thoughts must be carried higher and better. To think thus.
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I am the servant of God, I have a Calling here, I will follow it in obedience to God:
I am the servant of God, I have a Calling Here, I will follow it in Obedience to God:
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I have a Wife, I will use her as a wife should be used: I have childred, I will have a care of their education.
I have a Wife, I will use her as a wife should be used: I have children, I will have a care of their education.
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But I must not come to be distracted, about my calling, about my wife, and children,
But I must not come to be distracted, about my calling, about my wife, and children,
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and servants, and good name, or any thing that is here below. I am here to day, it may please God, I may bee gone to morrow:
and Servants, and good name, or any thing that is Here below. I am Here to day, it may please God, I may be gone to morrow:
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my hearts desire must be, to be content, with this that God is my all-sufficient portion:
my hearts desire must be, to be content, with this that God is my All-sufficient portion:
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if I bee in prosperity, to be, as if not:
if I be in Prosperity, to be, as if not:
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if in affliction, to carry my selfe so, that in the middest of sorrow and trouble, to bee as if God have freed me from all, remembring still that my portion is in another life.
if in affliction, to carry my self so, that in the midst of sorrow and trouble, to be as if God have freed me from all, remembering still that my portion is in Another life.
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Thus you have seene both the lesson arising from the Text, and what that is, that in it is required of every true beleever.
Thus you have seen both the Lesson arising from the Text, and what that is, that in it is required of every true believer.
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And this point I am now to prove, and still I must use the compellation of the Apostle, Brethren, for as for others I have little hope of.
And this point I am now to prove, and still I must use the compellation of the Apostle, Brothers, for as for Others I have little hope of.
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I will (as I promised) make it plaine out of the Scripture, That a true beleever, that would have comfort of it, that hee is a true beleever, must be, as if not in all the things of this world.
I will (as I promised) make it plain out of the Scripture, That a true believer, that would have Comfort of it, that he is a true believer, must be, as if not in all the things of this world.
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There is one eminent place for this purpose, viz. 1. Iohn 4. 10. Saith the Apostle there, Love not the world, nor the things of the worid:
There is one eminent place for this purpose, viz. 1. John 4. 10. Says the Apostle there, Love not the world, nor the things of the World:
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if any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Hence I argue thus;if any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Hence I argue thus;
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Hee that must so use wife, children, credit, friends, good name, prosperitie, without loving of them, it is likely he useth them as if not: for love is the great wheele that setteth all the faculties aworke:
He that must so use wife, children, credit, Friends, good name, Prosperity, without loving of them, it is likely he uses them as if not: for love is the great wheel that sets all the faculties awork:
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Now the Spirit of God doth directly forbid all Christians to love the world, or the things of the world (as they doe) the Scripture absolutely injoyneth that we should not love them, that is, that our hearts must not be fixed on them.
Now the Spirit of God does directly forbid all Christians to love the world, or the things of the world (as they do) the Scripture absolutely enjoin that we should not love them, that is, that our hearts must not be fixed on them.
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Another place you have likewise in Colloss. 3. 1. Set not your affections on things below.
another place you have likewise in Colossus. 3. 1. Set not your affections on things below.
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Now (as I said before) if any man doe any thing, that his affections are not upon, that he doth not love,
Now (as I said before) if any man doe any thing, that his affections Are not upon, that he does not love,
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and joy, and delight in, that hee doth not take care for, and the like, certainly that man useth it as if not:
and joy, and delight in, that he does not take care for, and the like, Certainly that man uses it as if not:
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but so must every true beleever, use the things of the world so, as that he must not set his affections upon them.
but so must every true believer, use the things of the world so, as that he must not Set his affections upon them.
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Other Scriptures I might give you to make good, this point, but I am somewhat afraid to bee straytned. Two or three arguments I will adde to make it plaine, Why every true beleever must be,
Other Scriptures I might give you to make good, this point, but I am somewhat afraid to be straitened. Two or three Arguments I will add to make it plain, Why every true believer must be,
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as if not, in all these things. as if not, in all these things.
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First, because all the things in this world (which are contained in the Text) they are all but emptie poore things to a beleever.
First, Because all the things in this world (which Are contained in the Text) they Are all but empty poor things to a believer.
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I need give you no better proofe to make this evident, then that which followeth in the Text:
I need give you no better proof to make this evident, then that which follows in the Text:
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For the fashion of this world passeth away. For the fashion of this world passes away.
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The fashion of the world, What is that? That is, a thing that is a shew without a substance.The fashion of the world, What is that? That is, a thing that is a show without a substance.
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Nay, the word signifieth, such a fashion, as is in a Comedie, or stage-play, where all things are but for a while to please the eye:
Nay, the word signifies, such a fashion, as is in a Comedy, or stageplay, where all things Are but for a while to please the eye:
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A man it may bee acts the part of a King, that is no better then a begger or a varlet:
A man it may be acts the part of a King, that is no better then a beggar or a varlet:
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so all things in the world are no better then shadowes and empty, like a piece of a stage-play:
so all things in the world Are no better then shadows and empty, like a piece of a stageplay:
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and no marvell if beleevers that know this use them, as not.
and no marvel if believers that know this use them, as not.
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Secondly, another argument why Beleevers must in all these things use them as if not, is,
Secondly, Another argument why Believers must in all these things use them as if not, is,
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because they are none of a beleevers, and being none of his, it is a meere folly for him, to set his heart upon them.
Because they Are none of a believers, and being none of his, it is a mere folly for him, to Set his heart upon them.
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How are they none of his, you will say? First, for the truth of it, these things below, they belong to the men of this life:
How Are they none of his, you will say? First, for the truth of it, these things below, they belong to the men of this life:
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but the treasure and estate of a Beleever is laid up in another life;
but the treasure and estate of a Believer is laid up in Another life;
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hee is but as a stranger and pilgrim here below, and therefore they are none of his.
he is but as a stranger and pilgrim Here below, and Therefore they Are none of his.
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And then likewise they are none of his, because he hath resigned them all up to God, in the day when he made the bargaine for Christ.
And then likewise they Are none of his, Because he hath resigned them all up to God, in the day when he made the bargain for christ.
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For when we come to be Christs, wee must sell all to buy that Pearle,
For when we come to be Christ, we must fell all to buy that Pearl,
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and in selling all, wee sell not only our corruptions and lusts, but wives and children,
and in selling all, we fell not only our corruptions and Lustiest, but wives and children,
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and pleasures, and credit, and all:
and pleasures, and credit, and all:
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wee have them not now to have and to hold, to doe what wee will with them:
we have them not now to have and to hold, to do what we will with them:
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but now that wee have Christ, wee returne all to him, and have them as Coppy-hold, to bee tenants at will to that great Land-lord:
but now that we have christ, we return all to him, and have them as Copyhold, to be tenants At will to that great Landlord:
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wee have only a little time in them.
we have only a little time in them.
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And if it be so, that every beleever hath no more to doe in this world but thus:
And if it be so, that every believer hath no more to do in this world but thus:
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that he is meerely at the pleasure of God, and can properly call nothing his owne,
that he is merely At the pleasure of God, and can properly call nothing his own,
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but God and Christ, then certainly, hee must use all these things as if not. Conceive it thus.
but God and christ, then Certainly, he must use all these things as if not. Conceive it thus.
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A Traveller, goeth a long journey, hee commeth at night to his Inne, when hee is there, hee is wondrous glad, of his table, of his bed, of his fire, of his meat and drinke,
A Traveller, Goes a long journey, he comes At night to his Inn, when he is there, he is wondrous glad, of his table, of his Bed, of his fire, of his meat and drink,
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and every thing, and hee is wondrous welcome:
and every thing, and he is wondrous welcome:
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but hee doth not so delight in them, as the host of the house, who is living there,
but he does not so delight in them, as the host of the house, who is living there,
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and is right owner, and hath the whole estate:
and is right owner, and hath the Whole estate:
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No, hee only resteth there for a night after his weary journey, but on the morrow, God be with you, then hee is gone.
No, he only rests there for a night After his weary journey, but on the morrow, God be with you, then he is gone.
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So, a worldly man, he may say here is my estate, here is my stocke, all that I have is layed up here.
So, a worldly man, he may say Here is my estate, Here is my stock, all that I have is laid up Here.
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But a Beleever saith, I am now in my journey, I am here, no other,
But a Believer Says, I am now in my journey, I am Here, no other,
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then a pilgrim, my home is in Heaven, and while I am passing through this pilgrimage;
then a pilgrim, my home is in Heaven, and while I am passing through this pilgrimage;
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If I have a piece of meat in my hunger, and a cup of drinke in my thirst,
If I have a piece of meat in my hunger, and a cup of drink in my thirst,
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and clothes in my nakednesse, there is all that I care for.
and clothes in my nakedness, there is all that I care for.
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Thirdly, the last and the maine Argument to proue that every true beleever must bee, as if not, in all the things of this world is,
Thirdly, the last and the main Argument to prove that every true believer must be, as if not, in all the things of this world is,
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because if he be any otherwise in them, hee will be so intangled, that hee shall not be fit for the service of God.
Because if he be any otherwise in them, he will be so entangled, that he shall not be fit for the service of God.
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And this third Argument will be of the greatest force to a true beleever.
And this third Argument will be of the greatest force to a true believer.
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For the other two, you will say, if they be none of mine, why doe I meddle with them? and if they be empty,
For the other two, you will say, if they be none of mine, why do I meddle with them? and if they be empty,
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why likewise doe I meddle with them? But now thirdly, if I meddle with them, they will make me directly that I shall not bee a Christian, they will hinder me from the service of my God;
why likewise do I meddle with them? But now Thirdly, if I meddle with them, they will make me directly that I shall not be a Christian, they will hinder me from the service of my God;
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this will make a beleever of all things, to looke about him. The Apostle saith directly, that none that warreth intangleth himselfe: that is thus:
this will make a believer of all things, to look about him. The Apostle Says directly, that none that Warreth intangleth himself: that is thus:
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Suppose a man have received presse-money to goe a souldier, will he be so madde as to lay out his money upon a Farme in the Countrey,
Suppose a man have received press-money to go a soldier, will he be so mad as to lay out his money upon a Farm in the Country,
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when upon the command of his Captaine, upon paine of death, he must follow presently. Beloved, he that intangleth himselfe with the things of the world, and of the flesh,
when upon the command of his Captain, upon pain of death, he must follow presently. beloved, he that intangleth himself with the things of the world, and of the Flesh,
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if his wife, his pleasures, his credit, or any thing have taken up his heart: or if sorrowes and afflictions drinke up his spirits, and eate up his very soule;
if his wife, his pleasures, his credit, or any thing have taken up his heart: or if sorrows and afflictions drink up his spirits, and eat up his very soul;
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when God calls this man now to come to prayer, to come to the Church, to heare his Word, to fight against his lusts,
when God calls this man now to come to prayer, to come to the Church, to hear his Word, to fight against his Lustiest,
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or to doe any duty, alas!
or to do any duty, alas!
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his head, his heart, and all, are eaten up, with his Farme, with his oxen, with his wife, with his crosses and afflictions:
his head, his heart, and all, Are eaten up, with his Farm, with his oxen, with his wife, with his Crosses and afflictions:
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so that he is altogether unfit for any service that God hath called him to.
so that he is altogether unfit for any service that God hath called him to.
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Therefore (saith Saint Iohn) he that intangleth himselfe with these things below, hee cannot possibly have the love of the Father dwelling in him.
Therefore (Says Faint John) he that intangleth himself with these things below, he cannot possibly have the love of the Father Dwelling in him.
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This shall suffice for the clearing of the point, I have spent the more time in it,
This shall suffice for the clearing of the point, I have spent the more time in it,
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because I would faine lay as good a foundation as I might, that the Application may take the deeper impression in your hearts.
Because I would feign lay as good a Foundation as I might, that the Application may take the Deeper impression in your hearts.
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Wee that live in the Countrey, when we come up by occasion into the Citie,
we that live in the Country, when we come up by occasion into the city,
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and here see all men so full of trouble, every man so toyled in his worke,
and Here see all men so full of trouble, every man so toiled in his work,
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so full of businesse, and so little time taken for any thing else, me thinkes that such a point as this to Brethren, to beleevers should be of speciall use.
so full of business, and so little time taken for any thing Else, me thinks that such a point as this to Brothers, to believers should be of special use.
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Now (beloved) this is the summe of that I have to say; Bee in all these things, as if not.
Now (Beloved) this is the sum of that I have to say; be in all these things, as if not.
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Shall wee all resolve, as obedient children to carry this point home, and examine in deed,
Shall we all resolve, as obedient children to carry this point home, and examine in deed,
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and in truth, whether wee be in these things, as if not.
and in truth, whither we be in these things, as if not.
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But alas what shall I say? I remember a story of one Thomas Lennot, a learned English man, who reading once in the fifth, sixth,
But alas what shall I say? I Remember a story of one Thomas Lennot, a learned English man, who reading once in the fifth, sixth,
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and seventh Chapters of S. Mathews Gospel, how our Saviour Christ saith;
and seventh Chapters of S. Matthews Gospel, how our Saviour christ Says;
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You have heard how it hath beene said of old, you must doe thus and thus, You have herd how it hath been said of old, you must do thus and thus,
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but I say unto you, you must love your enemies, pray for them that curse you, doe good to them that hate you, and persecute you; but I say unto you, you must love your enemies, pray for them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and persecute you;
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and so hee goeth on in injoyning such strange duties to flesh and bloud. Hee breakes out;
and so he Goes on in enjoining such strange duties to Flesh and blood. He breaks out;
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Oh Iesus, either this is not thy Gospel, or wee are not Christians. O Iesus, either this is not thy Gospel, or we Are not Christians.
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Truly (beloved) I would to God a Minister might not have just cause to say so in this point, that when hee commeth,
Truly (Beloved) I would to God a Minister might not have just cause to say so in this point, that when he comes,
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and reades this of the Apostle;
and reads this of the Apostle;
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It remaines (brethren) that hee that hath a wife, bee as if hee had none; It remains (brothers) that he that hath a wife, be as if he had none;
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hee that useth the world, as not abusing it: and hee that buyeth, as if hee possessed not, &c. And must it be thus,he that uses the world, as not abusing it: and he that buyeth, as if he possessed not, etc. And must it be thus,
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if wee meane to be Christians?.
if we mean to be Christians?.
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I would to God (I say) a man might not breake out, and say;
I would to God (I say) a man might not break out, and say;
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Oh Paul, either thou art not the writer of this, or wee are no Christians. Wee talke and professe it in words, that we purpose to doe it:O Paul, either thou art not the writer of this, or we Are not Christians. we talk and profess it in words, that we purpose to do it:
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but if wee come to the deed, and the truth, it is cleane contrary, wee are not at all moderate in the use of these things.
but if we come to the deed, and the truth, it is clean contrary, we Are not At all moderate in the use of these things.
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In matters of Heaven, and in things that concerne our everlasting welfare, where God would have us take the kingdome of heaven with violence:
In matters of Heaven, and in things that concern our everlasting welfare, where God would have us take the Kingdom of heaven with violence:
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Where wee should cry out as the Horse-leach his daughter; Give, give, and never say it is enough:
Where we should cry out as the Horseleech his daughter; Give, give, and never say it is enough:
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Wee are even like children that goe to schoole, that care not how little they have for their money.
we Are even like children that go to school, that care not how little they have for their money.
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In hearing, if the Sermon bee but halfe an houre, wee thinke it enough: and in prayer, and in conference, a little will serve the turne.
In hearing, if the Sermon be but half an hour, we think it enough: and in prayer, and in conference, a little will serve the turn.
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Like the Jesuit, that when he thought he had a revelation, he cryed out, Satis Domine, Enough Lord; I have revelation enough:
Like the Jesuit, that when he Thought he had a Revelation, he cried out, Satis Domine, Enough Lord; I have Revelation enough:
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So wee, in matters of religion, Enough Lord. But turne us to wives, to children, to clothes, to honours, to preferments, to riches, to ease, to pleasures, and the like;
So we, in matters of Religion, Enough Lord. But turn us to wives, to children, to clothes, to honours, to preferments, to riches, to ease, to pleasures, and the like;
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there wee are as the barren wombe, that never saith it is enough. Brethren, is it not thus?
there we Are as the barren womb, that never Says it is enough. Brothers, is it not thus?
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But me thinkes I should bring you some particular instances to convince you that it is thus:
But me thinks I should bring you Some particular instances to convince you that it is thus:
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and I would to the Lord I could throughly convince you of it, that thus it is with you. But to instance a little.
and I would to the Lord I could thoroughly convince you of it, that thus it is with you. But to instance a little.
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Suppose now, a man comes and meets with a Citizen in his businesse, and say to him;
Suppose now, a man comes and meets with a Citizen in his business, and say to him;
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How have you spent this day? Truly (he will say) I am so full of businesse, that I have not time so much as to eat my meat.
How have you spent this day? Truly (he will say) I am so full of business, that I have not time so much as to eat my meat.
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But I hope, you have beene at prayer in your family, have you not? Alas (will hee say) I cannot get so much as a quarter of an houres time.
But I hope, you have been At prayer in your family, have you not? Alas (will he say) I cannot get so much as a quarter of an hours time.
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Doe you call this as if not, brethren? Come to another, that hath a wife:
Do you call this as if not, brothers? Come to Another, that hath a wife:
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all his care is for her:
all his care is for her:
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oh my wife and children, if I should die, and leave them poore, what should I doe? when I sleepe, I dreame of them;
o my wife and children, if I should die, and leave them poor, what should I do? when I sleep, I dream of them;
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when I awake in the morning, my thoughts are of them.
when I awake in the morning, my thoughts Are of them.
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Is this to be as if you had no wife and children? Another, hee is ever a complaining and mourning, oh, I have such crosses, I am so full of afflictions;
Is this to be as if you had no wife and children? another, he is ever a complaining and mourning, o, I have such Crosses, I am so full of afflictions;
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I have lost such, and such friends; and such, and such an estate:
I have lost such, and such Friends; and such, and such an estate:
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and though I goe to Church and heare, such and such comfortable doctrines, one after another,
and though I go to Church and hear, such and such comfortable doctrines, one After Another,
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and all telling me, of the all-sufficiency of God, of the comforts and joyes of the Spirit, of the good things that are layed up in Heaven:
and all telling me, of the All-sufficiency of God, of the comforts and Joys of the Spirit, of the good things that Are laid up in Heaven:
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and then thou wilt not take thought much for other things: if once you let your soules bee filled with the things of a better life:
and then thou wilt not take Thought much for other things: if once you let your Souls be filled with the things of a better life:
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yet like Rachel, they will never bee comforted for their brother, for their sister, for their children, &c. What shall we say to these things? Doe you thinke the Lord speakes not as he meaneth? or that the Apostle,
yet like Rachel, they will never be comforted for their brother, for their sister, for their children, etc. What shall we say to these things? Do you think the Lord speaks not as he means? or that the Apostle,
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when he saith here absolutely and determinatly, that thus and thus you must doe if you be Christians,
when he Says Here absolutely and determinately, that thus and thus you must do if you be Christians,
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if you be brethren? Shall wee doe the contrary to all this, and yet thinke that all will bee well?
if you be brothers? Shall we do the contrary to all this, and yet think that all will be well?
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I know you may put it off (many of you) and alledge many things: wee have callings.
I know you may put it off (many of you) and allege many things: we have callings.
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978
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and wee must follow our Callings: if God brings me in imployment, blame me not if I follow it:
and we must follow our Callings: if God brings me in employment, blame me not if I follow it:
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And I know not how to live, if I doe not doe thus and thus. But be not deceived, God is not mocked.
And I know not how to live, if I do not do thus and thus. But be not deceived, God is not mocked.
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978
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In a word therefore, to put you on the tryall.
In a word Therefore, to put you on the trial.
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If thou findest in the middest of thy trading, and merchandizing, or whatsoever calling thou art of, thy heart daily gathering towards heaven:
If thou Findest in the midst of thy trading, and Merchandising, or whatsoever calling thou art of, thy heart daily gathering towards heaven:
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that thou canst say, blessed be God for this, and other commodities, but Christ is my darling: this is good.
that thou Canst say, blessed be God for this, and other commodities, but christ is my darling: this is good.
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And then, in these things, if thou hast a care to use them aright, as well as to get them,
And then, in these things, if thou hast a care to use them aright, as well as to get them,
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and to thanke God for them, and that thy project is, how thou shalt doe good with that thou hast, that thou art alwayes saying with thy selfe, Lord how shall I doe good with so much as I have got by such a bargaine.
and to thank God for them, and that thy project is, how thou shalt do good with that thou hast, that thou art always saying with thy self, Lord how shall I do good with so much as I have god by such a bargain.
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God forbid I should say against thee, though thou bee full of businesse from morning to evening.
God forbid I should say against thee, though thou be full of business from morning to evening.
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979
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But alas, there are many good people and godly, that give hope that they serve God,
But alas, there Are many good people and godly, that give hope that they serve God,
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979
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yet if they goe home and examine themselves throughly, their owne consciences will tell them, that in the things of this world, they are not,
yet if they go home and examine themselves thoroughly, their own Consciences will tell them, that in the things of this world, they Are not,
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as if not, but rather, that they have beene over-carefull, and too full of distractions in businesses.
as if not, but rather, that they have been overcareful, and too full of distractions in businesses.
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979
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And so for matter of joy: if a man have a little pleasure, or preferment given him;
And so for matter of joy: if a man have a little pleasure, or preferment given him;
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980
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his heart is so up, that hee knowes not where he is, hee is so transported, that he hath cleane forgot himselfe.
his heart is so up, that he knows not where he is, he is so transported, that he hath clean forgotten himself.
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980
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This cannot stand, this is not to be, as if not: and therefore I beseech you in the feare of God thinke of it.
This cannot stand, this is not to be, as if not: and Therefore I beseech you in the Fear of God think of it.
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980
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Now if a man would know, how hee should come to have his heart in a good temper, to bee in these things, as if not.
Now if a man would know, how he should come to have his heart in a good temper, to be in these things, as if not.
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In one word, let me tell you that rule of Saint Paul. In all things bee filled with the Spirit,
In one word, let me tell you that Rule of Saint Paul. In all things be filled with the Spirit,
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then wife, and children, and wealth, and pleasures, or any thing else, will not draw away your heart.
then wife, and children, and wealth, and pleasures, or any thing Else, will not draw away your heart.
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Get a good hand-fast of Jesus Christ: worke out your salvation, that you may know that you are beleevers upon good grounds,
Get a good handfast of jesus christ: work out your salvation, that you may know that you Are believers upon good grounds,
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982
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and that you have the graces of the Spirit of God in you, in deed, and in truth, that you are new creatures.
and that you have the graces of the Spirit of God in you, in deed, and in truth, that you Are new creatures.
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And then often thinke of the rare things that are provided for you in another life. What;
And then often think of the rare things that Are provided for you in Another life. What;
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to have God to bee your Father, and Angels your keepers, to be children, to bee the companions of Angels.
to have God to be your Father, and Angels your keepers, to be children, to be the Sodales of Angels.
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Weigh these things daily, and then you will be, as if not, in all these outward and worldly things. And untill thou dost this:
Weigh these things daily, and then you will be, as if not, in all these outward and worldly things. And until thou dost this:
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and thinkest withall of that I have formerly said, that thou art ready to strike sayle, I will never beleeve that thou wilt bee, as if not. This is the second thing.
and Thinkest withal of that I have formerly said, that thou art ready to strike sail, I will never believe that thou wilt be, as if not. This is the second thing.
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983
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A word or two of the Third, and so I have done. And that is the Spurre that the Apostle Saint Paul useth.
A word or two of the Third, and so I have done. And that is the Spur that the Apostle Saint Paul uses.
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984
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And it is necessary hee should use such a spurre, for it is a very hard lesson.
And it is necessary he should use such a spur, for it is a very hard Lesson.
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984
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If you would be, as if you were not, consider this; The fashion of the world passeth away.
If you would be, as if you were not, Consider this; The fashion of the world passes away.
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985
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That is, it signifieth (I touched it before) such a fashion as is on a stage:
That is, it signifies (I touched it before) such a fashion as is on a stage:
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985
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All these things below, they are but as the Acting of a Comedie, as a Scaene, it may bee it is done in halfe an houre,
All these things below, they Are but as the Acting of a Comedy, as a Scene, it may be it is done in half an hour,
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985
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and though it make a fine shew, yet in truth there is no substance in it.
and though it make a fine show, yet in truth there is no substance in it.
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985
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There is one, it is a fashion: besides, it passeth away. So then in this spurre, there are two things.
There is one, it is a fashion: beside, it passes away. So then in this spur, there Are two things.
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986
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I will but name the heads.
I will but name the Heads.
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986
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First, That the things of this world (all, that I named before) are but a shew without a substance; First, That the things of this world (all, that I nam before) Are but a show without a substance;
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987
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Even as a Scaene or Comedie, things that have a glorious glittering shew to the eye,
Even as a Scene or Comedy, things that have a glorious glittering show to the eye,
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987
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but if you looke in deed and in truth upon them, there is no such matter.
but if you look in deed and in truth upon them, there is no such matter.
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987
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That is one thing that I note, that our life is but as the acting of a part in a Comedie:
That is one thing that I note, that our life is but as the acting of a part in a Comedy:
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987
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and so by consequence, in all these outward things, thy contentment in wife, or children,
and so by consequence, in all these outward things, thy contentment in wife, or children,
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987
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or credit, or pleasures, thou dost but act a glorious part, it may be thou hast a goodly outside, fine clothes, rich apparell,
or credit, or pleasures, thou dost but act a glorious part, it may be thou hast a goodly outside, fine clothes, rich apparel,
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987
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an outward representation of comfort, but looke thorow them, and there is no such matter.
an outward representation of Comfort, but look thorough them, and there is no such matter.
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987
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when will those times and seasons be? When shall that great day of the Resurrection come,
when will those times and seasons be? When shall that great day of the Resurrection come,
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995
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But the second thing which I rather would presse, is, that it is suddenly gone; it passeth away, saith the Apostle.
But the second thing which I rather would press, is, that it is suddenly gone; it passes away, Says the Apostle.
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988
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As a man hath but a little time to tarry in the world, so all the things hee enjoyeth in the world, are wondrous inconstant.
As a man hath but a little time to tarry in the world, so all the things he Enjoyeth in the world, Are wondrous inconstant.
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988
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That looke as it is in a Play, hee that now acts the part of a King, it may be next, he may act the part of a Begger:
That look as it is in a Play, he that now acts the part of a King, it may be next, he may act the part of a Beggar:
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988
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or as it is with some of your delicate fashions, that while you are speaking of them, the fashion is spoyled.
or as it is with Some of your delicate fashions, that while you Are speaking of them, the fashion is spoiled.
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988
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Even so, the fashion of this world it will not continue. That is the summe of that I desire you to take notice of:
Even so, the fashion of this world it will not continue. That is the sum of that I desire you to take notice of:
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988
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that if you will not be perswaded by me, or by the Spirit of God in his unworthy minister, to use the things of this world moderately,
that if you will not be persuaded by me, or by the Spirit of God in his unworthy minister, to use the things of this world moderately,
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989
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and to carry your selves as you ought in crosses and afflictions: yet know this, that the fashion of these things will shortly be spoyled.
and to carry your selves as you ought in Crosses and afflictions: yet know this, that the fashion of these things will shortly be spoiled.
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989
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And if they be all so unconstant, what a foole art thou to set thy heart upon them?
And if they be all so unconstant, what a fool art thou to Set thy heart upon them?
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989
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Wee may learne this wisedome from the foolery of our English Nation, esteemed now the idlest people of the world for changing their fashion.
we may Learn this Wisdom from the foolery of our English nation, esteemed now the idlest people of the world for changing their fashion.
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990
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They will never make clothes twice of one fashion, but one gowne of this fashion,
They will never make clothes twice of one fashion, but one gown of this fashion,
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990
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and another of that, and though he bee never so good a Taylour that makes it,
and Another of that, and though he be never so good a Tailor that makes it,
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990
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yet hee must make no more of the same fashion, but the next Terme, they will cometo another.
yet he must make no more of the same fashion, but the next Term, they will cometo Another.
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990
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Learne, I say, this wisedome from that foolery:
Learn, I say, this Wisdom from that foolery:
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990
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Now, the Lord giveth thee comfort in thy wife, set not thy heart too much upon her, the next Terme the fashion may change:
Now, the Lord gives thee Comfort in thy wife, Set not thy heart too much upon her, the next Term the fashion may change:
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990
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Now, thou art rich, let not thy heart dote upon thy riches, it is but a fashion, a shew, it passeth away, to morrow thou maist bee a begger:
Now, thou art rich, let not thy heart dote upon thy riches, it is but a fashion, a show, it passes away, to morrow thou Mayest be a beggar:
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990
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to day a man, to morrow none.
to day a man, to morrow none.
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990
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But if thou wouldest keepe the fashion, get the fashion of grace, get a right to heaven,
But if thou Wouldst keep the fashion, get the fashion of grace, get a right to heaven,
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991
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an interest in God, and be content (in Gods name) to follow his fashion.
an Interest in God, and be content (in God's name) to follow his fashion.
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991
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If the fashion that God will have thee be in, be to be an humble dejected man, be content with that fashion:
If the fashion that God will have thee be in, be to be an humble dejected man, be content with that fashion:
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991
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if anon he will have thee on the toppe of the wheele of prosperitie, thanke God for it, take heed of abusing the things thou enjoyest.
if anon he will have thee on the top of the wheel of Prosperity, thank God for it, take heed of abusing the things thou enjoyest.
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Remember the things of this life are inconstant things;
remember the things of this life Are inconstant things;
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as a flower, as a nosegay, that seemeth as a dainty fine thing, but while we are smelling at it,
as a flower, as a nosegay, that seems as a dainty fine thing, but while we Are smelling At it,
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and praising it, it withereth away: so is it with all these things. I would I could tell how to speake home to your soules:
and praising it, it withereth away: so is it with all these things. I would I could tell how to speak home to your Souls:
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and yet I know that little I have spoken, if it be entertained with faith,
and yet I know that little I have spoken, if it be entertained with faith,
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if you beleeve this to be the truth of God, not as the speech that a man makes to you,
if you believe this to be the truth of God, not as the speech that a man makes to you,
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but as the speech of Saint Paul, an Apostle of Christ, that sets it downe by the direction of God, that it is thus:
but as the speech of Saint Paul, an Apostle of christ, that sets it down by the direction of God, that it is thus:
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I say, if you lay downe this as a truth that comes from God, and seriously thinke with your selves;
I say, if you lay down this as a truth that comes from God, and seriously think with your selves;
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I have but a little time to tarry here below, and when I am out of the world, I shall live for ever in heaven or in hell:
I have but a little time to tarry Here below, and when I am out of the world, I shall live for ever in heaven or in hell:
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while I doe enjoy the things of this world, God will have me to be, as if not, in them:
while I do enjoy the things of this world, God will have me to be, as if not, in them:
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and there is good reason why, they are shewes, and not substances:
and there is good reason why, they Are shows, and not substances:
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Grace and the favour of God is only that which is substantiall, whatsoever you looke upon that is under these, are but shewes:
Grace and the favour of God is only that which is substantial, whatsoever you look upon that is under these, Are but shows:
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riches, and honours, and worldly contentments they are but shadowes, like one in a play, that is but a Peasant under the coat of a King, these have but only outsides, under them there is no such matter.
riches, and honours, and worldly contentment's they Are but shadows, like one in a play, that is but a Peasant under the coat of a King, these have but only outsides, under them there is no such matter.
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This I say which I have spoken, being seriously considered, and faithfully received, may (through the blessing of GOD,
This I say which I have spoken, being seriously considered, and faithfully received, may (through the blessing of GOD,
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and your owne prayers to God to teach you this) be a meanes to moderate you in the use of all those things that are here below. FINIS.
and your own Prayers to God to teach you this) be a means to moderate you in the use of all those things that Are Here below. FINIS.
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SECVRITIE SVRPRIZED; OR, THE DESTRVCTION OF THE CARELESSE. SERMON XII. 1 THESSAL. 5. 3. For when they shall say, peace, and safetie:
SECURITY SURPRISED; OR, THE DESTRUCTION OF THE CARELESS. SERMON XII. 1 THESSAL. 5. 3. For when they shall say, peace, and safety:
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then sudden destruction commeth upon them, as travaile upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape.
then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape.
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IN the latter part of the Chapter going before, the blessed Apostle S. Paul, (to the end that he might draw those to whom hee wrote, from immoderate sorrow for them that were departed this life:) revealeth to them certaine comfortable truths, concerning the Resurrection from the dead, telling them that death it selfe is but as a sleepe, whence they shall be raised at the last day, by the voyce of the Archangell, &c. In the beginning of this Chapter, hee prevents an objection that some might make.
IN the latter part of the Chapter going before, the blessed Apostle S. Paul, (to the end that he might draw those to whom he wrote, from immoderate sorrow for them that were departed this life:) Revealeth to them certain comfortable truths, Concerning the Resurrection from the dead, telling them that death it self is but as a sleep, whence they shall be raised At the last day, by the voice of the Archangel, etc. In the beginning of this Chapter, he prevents an objection that Some might make.
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For, having fallen upon the discourse of the Resurrection, hee well knew the curiositie of mans nature, that leaves those things that are most profitable, to enquire after such things that God hath hid,
For, having fallen upon the discourse of the Resurrection, he well knew the curiosity of men nature, that leaves those things that Are most profitable, to inquire After such things that God hath hid,
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and therfore some men might say; Since there shall be such a time, and such a change;
and Therefore Some men might say; Since there shall be such a time, and such a change;
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Of the times and seasons brethren (saith the Apostle) yee have no need that I write unto you, verse 1. As if hee should say:Of the times and seasons brothers (Says the Apostle) ye have no need that I write unto you, verse 1. As if he should say:
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this is no needfull, no necessarie thing for you to enquire into, or for mee to tell you:
this is no needful, no necessary thing for you to inquire into, or for me to tell you:
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rather let us fall upon those things that are necessarie and usefull; for neither you, nor I, can tell the particular time when that shall be:
rather let us fallen upon those things that Are necessary and useful; for neither you, nor I, can tell the particular time when that shall be:
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yet know this, that very suddenly such a time shall come, and that when the world least thinkes of it.
yet know this, that very suddenly such a time shall come, and that when the world least thinks of it.
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The suddennesse hereof, he setteth downe by a twofold comparison. First, by the comming of a thiefe in the night:
The suddenness hereof, he sets down by a twofold comparison. First, by the coming of a thief in the night:
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Your selves know perfectly, that the day of the Lord so commeth, as a theefe in the nigh• …, verse 2.Your selves know perfectly, that the day of the Lord so comes, as a thief in the nigh• …, verse 2.
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Secondly, by the travaile that commeth upon a woman with child:
Secondly, by the travail that comes upon a woman with child:
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When they shall say, peace, and safety, then sudden destruction commeth upon them, as travaile upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape. When they shall say, peace, and safety, then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape.
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This latter, is that I have made choyce of at this time for my Text. A little for the explanation of the words;
This latter, is that I have made choice of At this time for my Text. A little for the explanation of the words;
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When they shall say, peace, and safety. When they shall say, peace, and safety.
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The Apostle intendeth no• … to condemne, either the speaking of peace to the children of peace:
The Apostle intends no• … to condemn, either the speaking of peace to the children of peace:
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or their rejoycing in that peace they have. or their rejoicing in that peace they have.
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But that which he condemneth, is, that they cry peace to themselves, whom God denounceth warre against:
But that which he Condemneth, is, that they cry peace to themselves, whom God Denounceth war against:
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Men that goe on in a course of sinning, and in securitie, and yet will perswade themselves, that all shall be well with them in the end;
Men that go on in a course of sinning, and in security, and yet will persuade themselves, that all shall be well with them in the end;
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these are the men upon whom Death shall come thus suddenly, and upon whom the Judgement day shall come thus unexpected.
these Are the men upon whom Death shall come thus suddenly, and upon whom the Judgement day shall come thus unexpected.
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When they shall say, peace, and safety; When they shall say, peace, and safety;
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that is, when they are living in their sinnes, walking on in their rebellions against God,
that is, when they Are living in their Sins, walking on in their rebellions against God,
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and shall yet be flattering themselves, that it shall bee well with them notwithstanding this, then shall Judgement come upon them, then sudden destruction commeth.
and shall yet be flattering themselves, that it shall be well with them notwithstanding this, then shall Judgement come upon them, then sudden destruction comes.
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By destruction here, he meaneth not, the destruction of the body or the soule, the destruction of their beeing.
By destruction Here, he means not, the destruction of the body or the soul, the destruction of their being.
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For the Soule even after the death of the body shall have a beeing:
For the Soul even After the death of the body shall have a being:
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and the body also shall be restored againe to its beeing and parts, in the resurrection from the dead.
and the body also shall be restored again to its being and parts, in the resurrection from the dead.
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It were happy for wicked and ungodly men, if there should be such a destruction of their beeing,
It were happy for wicked and ungodly men, if there should be such a destruction of their being,
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as that they should cease to bee any more:
as that they should cease to be any more:
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for then this body, the members whereof have beene the servants of sinne, should not be tormented in Hell:
for then this body, the members whereof have been the Servants of sin, should not be tormented in Hell:
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and then this Soule of theirs, that hath set all the body on worke in the service of sinne, it should not be sensible of that anguish that shall cause gnashing of teeth. It were well (I say) for them if there should be such a destruction: it is that which if they might have their desire, they would wish above all things in the world.
and then this Soul of theirs, that hath Set all the body on work in the service of sin, it should not be sensible of that anguish that shall cause gnashing of teeth. It were well (I say) for them if there should be such a destruction: it is that which if they might have their desire, they would wish above all things in the world.
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But it will not bee such a destruction, it shall bee worse with them.
But it will not be such a destruction, it shall be Worse with them.
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It shall only be the destruction of their joy, and comfort, of all their contentments, of all those things wherein they solaced, and flattered themselves upon earth:
It shall only be the destruction of their joy, and Comfort, of all their contentment's, of all those things wherein they solaced, and flattered themselves upon earth:
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all these things shall bee destroyed. Their riches that fed their lusts shall be destroyed: and their company that incouraged them in sinne, shall bee destroyed:
all these things shall be destroyed. Their riches that fed their Lustiest shall be destroyed: and their company that encouraged them in sin, shall be destroyed:
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and all things wherein they have delighted themselves here upon earth shall be destroyed: the whole earth shall bee burnt with fire before them.
and all things wherein they have delighted themselves Here upon earth shall be destroyed: the Whole earth shall be burned with fire before them.
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And beside this, that same chearefulnesse of spirrit, and that free disposition, whereby they incouraged themselves in the wayes of their pride,
And beside this, that same cheerfulness of spirrit, and that free disposition, whereby they encouraged themselves in the ways of their pride,
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or whatsoever else it was, that made them seeme some body on earth; all this shall cease, and faile them, and forsake them.
or whatsoever Else it was, that made them seem Some body on earth; all this shall cease, and fail them, and forsake them.
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There shall be no mirth, no wisedome, no courage, no friends, no wealth, no houses, no apparell, nothing to pride and delight themselves in, there shall be an utter destruction of all these things.
There shall be no mirth, no Wisdom, no courage, no Friends, no wealth, no houses, no apparel, nothing to pride and delight themselves in, there shall be an utter destruction of all these things.
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Then shall destruction come upon them. As paine upon a woman with child. This sheweth the manner, the kind of their destruction that shall come upon them. Then shall destruction come upon them. As pain upon a woman with child. This shows the manner, the kind of their destruction that shall come upon them.
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It shall be first, a sudden destruction: it shall not give them warning, either of the time or place:
It shall be First, a sudden destruction: it shall not give them warning, either of the time or place:
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as it falleth out with a woman with child, her travell may come upon her, in the street, at the table,
as it falls out with a woman with child, her travel may come upon her, in the street, At the table,
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when shee is talking, &c. So shall destruction come suddenly upon them, they shall have no more warning then these generall warnings, that they have in the preaching of the Word.
when she is talking, etc. So shall destruction come suddenly upon them, they shall have no more warning then these general Warnings, that they have in the preaching of the Word.
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Secondly, it shall bee a painfull destruction, full of miserie and sorrow, as travaile on a woman with a child. And then thirdly;
Secondly, it shall be a painful destruction, full of misery and sorrow, as travail on a woman with a child. And then Thirdly;
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It shall bee an inevitable destruction, such a destruction as they shall never avoide.
It shall be an inevitable destruction, such a destruction as they shall never avoid.
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All their wit, friends, power, strength, wealth, or whatsoever else they have, cannot put off the stroke of Judgement that shall come upon them:
All their wit, Friends, power, strength, wealth, or whatsoever Else they have, cannot put off the stroke of Judgement that shall come upon them:
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as all the devices a woman hath, cannot make her escape her travaile, when it commeth.
as all the devices a woman hath, cannot make her escape her travail, when it comes.
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When wicked and ungodly men, in a course of sinne shall crie peace to themselves, and flatter themselves in their rebellious courses,
When wicked and ungodly men, in a course of sin shall cry peace to themselves, and flatter themselves in their rebellious courses,
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then shall a sudden, a painfull, an inevitable destruction, of all their comfort of all their props,
then shall a sudden, a painful, an inevitable destruction, of all their Comfort of all their props,
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and hopes, and helpes, fall upon them. In the words, you have a twofold description.
and hope's, and helps, fallen upon them. In the words, you have a twofold description.
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First of the state and condition of the men of the world, when Christ shall come to Iudgement. First of the state and condition of the men of the world, when christ shall come to Judgement.
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Hee shall find all the world at rest.
He shall find all the world At rest.
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As the Angell that stood among the myrtle trees, spake in the 1 Zachar. 11. Wee have walked to and fro through the earth:
As the Angel that stood among the myrtle trees, spoke in the 1 Zachar 11. we have walked to and from through the earth:
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and behold all the earth sitteth still, and is at rest. Hee shall find all the men of the world in peace:and behold all the earth Sitteth still, and is At rest. He shall find all the men of the world in peace:
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every man applauding himselfe in some vaine conceit, in some hope and confidence or other. They shall cry peace.
every man applauding himself in Some vain conceit, in Some hope and confidence or other. They shall cry peace.
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Secondly, here is the consequent that followeth upon the vaine flatterie of themselves: Then shall destruction come upon them.
Secondly, Here is the consequent that follows upon the vain flattery of themselves: Then shall destruction come upon them.
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And that destruction is farther described and amplified by a comparison taken from a woman with childe, to declare the suddainnesse, the painfulnesse, the unavoidablenesse of it.
And that destruction is farther described and amplified by a comparison taken from a woman with child, to declare the suddainnesse, the painfulness, the Unavoidableness of it.
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Thus you have the opening of the words. Let us now come to the points of instruction that may be raised hence.
Thus you have the opening of the words. Let us now come to the points of instruction that may be raised hence.
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First, here you may see, and he that runnes may read it, that They are most secure, that are in least safetie.
First, Here you may see, and he that runs may read it, that They Are most secure, that Are in least safety.
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A man is in the greatest danger, when he is in the greatest securitie. A man is in the greatest danger, when he is in the greatest security.
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Then a mans Judgement is neerest, when he least thinkes of it, when he least feareth it. Then a men Judgement is nearest, when he least thinks of it, when he least fears it.
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This is the very thing that the holy Ghost would have us to take notice of here:
This is the very thing that the holy Ghost would have us to take notice of Here:
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At that very time, not before that time, they shall crie peace: Nor after the time,At that very time, not before that time, they shall cry peace: Nor After the time,
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when they had done it, and repented of it:
when they had done it, and repented of it:
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But just at the very time, when they are in the middest of their sinnes, applauding of their owne estate, living under the power and guilt of sinne,
But just At the very time, when they Are in the midst of their Sins, applauding of their own estate, living under the power and guilt of sin,
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then commeth destruction upon them, and they shall not escape. Thus farre the text.
then comes destruction upon them, and they shall not escape. Thus Far the text.
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That we may make the point cleare, before wee come to prove it, give me leave,
That we may make the point clear, before we come to prove it, give me leave,
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first briefly to tell you what wee meane by that securitie, which is upon men even in their chiefest dangers.
First briefly to tell you what we mean by that security, which is upon men even in their chiefest dangers.
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Know therefore, that there is a twofold securitie; A holy, spirituall A sinfull, carnall securitie.
Know Therefore, that there is a twofold security; A holy, spiritual A sinful, carnal security.
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There is first, a holy and spirituall securitie (and that even in this state whereinto wee are fallen) which consisteth in a mans reconciliation with God,
There is First, a holy and spiritual security (and that even in this state whereinto we Are fallen) which Consisteth in a men reconciliation with God,
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when hee is in termes of peace with him, having obtained remission of his sinnes, and his favour through Jesus Christ;
when he is in terms of peace with him, having obtained remission of his Sins, and his favour through jesus christ;
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so that God is pleased with him in his Son, hath received him into the Covenant of grace, interested him into all the promises,
so that God is pleased with him in his Son, hath received him into the Covenant of grace, interested him into all the promises,
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and is become his God by a Covenant for ever.
and is become his God by a Covenant for ever.
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Now here a man may be secure, yea, and hee must bee so in a spirituall manner.
Now Here a man may be secure, yea, and he must be so in a spiritual manner.
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Confidence upon the goodnesse of God in Christ, upon the promises of God in the Gospell, is that which is requisite in every Christian:
Confidence upon the Goodness of God in christ, upon the promises of God in the Gospel, is that which is requisite in every Christian:
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it is that which God commandeth;
it is that which God commands;
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Feare not (saith he in one place.) And againe, Trust in the Lord. The Scripture is full in a calling for such securitie as this; fear not (Says he in one place.) And again, Trust in the Lord. The Scripture is full in a calling for such security as this;
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that men should lay aside all those carking, and distracting cares, when once they are in the Covenant of grace, that now they should mind nothing but duty,
that men should lay aside all those carking, and distracting Cares, when once they Are in the Covenant of grace, that now they should mind nothing but duty,
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and not bee troubled about successe.
and not be troubled about success.
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For (my brethren) it is such a security as makes a man not to neglect duty;
For (my brothers) it is such a security as makes a man not to neglect duty;
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but such, as freeth a man from those disquiets of soule about the event of things.
but such, as freeth a man from those disquiets of soul about the event of things.
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This was that which David had, and rejoyced in; I laid mee downe in rest and peace, for the Lord keepeth mee in safetie.
This was that which David had, and rejoiced in; I laid me down in rest and peace, for the Lord Keepeth me in safety.
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This is that which the Lord commanded the people of Israel to doe;
This is that which the Lord commanded the people of Israel to do;
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Isa. 26. 20. Come my people, enter thou into thy chamber, and shut thy dores about thee, hide thy selfe, &c. Hee would have them secure themselves under his protection, and in his ordinances. Isaiah 26. 20. Come my people, enter thou into thy chamber, and shut thy doors about thee, hide thy self, etc. He would have them secure themselves under his protection, and in his ordinances.
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This is such a securitie, as draweth men neerer to God, bringeth them to further acquaintance with God, keepeth them in a constant communion with God, causeth them to walke in Gods presence, &c. This is a good security.
This is such a security, as draws men nearer to God, brings them to further acquaintance with God, Keepeth them in a constant communion with God, Causes them to walk in God's presence, etc. This is a good security.
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But then secondly, there is a sinfull carnall security;
But then secondly, there is a sinful carnal security;
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that is, when a man yet living in a course of sinne, hee beareth up his spirit against all feare, either of judgements threatned,
that is, when a man yet living in a course of sin, he bears up his Spirit against all Fear, either of Judgments threatened,
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or judgements approaching upon him, under a vaine hope, of I know not what, mercy in God:
or Judgments approaching upon him, under a vain hope, of I know not what, mercy in God:
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and of I know not what, assurance from men, and upon worldly conceits and flatteries, either from others, or his owne heart.
and of I know not what, assurance from men, and upon worldly conceits and flatteries, either from Others, or his own heart.
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Here is now a sinfull carnall securitie, not warranted, but condemned in the word of God.
Here is now a sinful carnal security, not warranted, but condemned in the word of God.
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This is the security, that is ever an ill prognosticator, and fore-runner of some heavy judgement, to fall upon that person in whom it is.
This is the security, that is ever an ill prognosticator, and forerunner of Some heavy judgement, to fallen upon that person in whom it is.
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This is the security that we have now in chase.
This is the security that we have now in chase.
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First then, wee will make it appeare, that it is an infallible signe of God• … • … udgement upon a person,
First then, we will make it appear, that it is an infallible Signen of God• … • … udgement upon a person,
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or a people, to cry peace to themselves, to be secure, and no way troubled at their estate,
or a people, to cry peace to themselves, to be secure, and no Way troubled At their estate,
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when God is at warre with them. You shall see this in instances and examples. See it in particular persons:
when God is At war with them. You shall see this in instances and Examples. See it in particular Persons:
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and in States and Kingdomes, and you shall generally find it, that before the destroying judgement came upon them, they have beene given up to this securitie wee speake of, this crying of peace upon a false ground.
and in States and Kingdoms, and you shall generally find it, that before the destroying judgement Come upon them, they have been given up to this security we speak of, this crying of peace upon a false ground.
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See it in Agag; 1 Sam. 15. 13. The bitternesse of death is past.
See it in Agag; 1 Sam. 15. 13. The bitterness of death is past.
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But was it past? Nay, at that very time, the bitternesse of death was upon him,
But was it passed? Nay, At that very time, the bitterness of death was upon him,
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for the very next thing that wee meet withall in the Storie is, that Agag was hewen in pieces before the Lord in Gilgall.
for the very next thing that we meet withal in the Story is, that Agag was hewn in Pieces before the Lord in Gilgal.
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Yee have Belshazzar in Dan. 5. wondrous secure, carrowsing, and quaf• … ing in the holy vessels that were taken out of the Temple of the house of God which was at Ierusalem, amongst his Princes and Nobles, his Wives and his Concubines, as if there would be no change of his estate, and translation of his Empire.
Ye have Belshazzar in Dan. 5. wondrous secure, carousing, and quaf• … ing in the holy vessels that were taken out of the Temple of the house of God which was At Ierusalem, among his Princes and Nobles, his Wives and his Concubines, as if there would be no change of his estate, and Translation of his Empire.
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But what? was it so? Nay, at that very time, the very same houre (saith the text, verse 5.) came forth fingers of a mans hand,
But what? was it so? Nay, At that very time, the very same hour (Says the text, verse 5.) Come forth fingers of a men hand,
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and wrote upon the plaister of the wall of the Kings pallace, Mene, Mene, Tekell, Vpharsin.
and wrote upon the plaster of the wall of the Kings palace, Mean, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin.
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Thou art laid in the ballance, and art found too light, thy kingdome is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians: Thou art laid in the balance, and art found too Light, thy Kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians:
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and immediatly, In that very night (vers. 30.) was Belshazzar king of the Caldeans slaine;
and immediately, In that very night (vers. 30.) was Belshazzar King of the Chaldaeans slain;
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hee was tooke away from all his comfort and jollity.
he was took away from all his Comfort and jollity.
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See t• … is in the Rich man, Luke 12. 19. Soule, soule (saith he) take thine ease, eate, drinke, and bee merry:
See t• … is in the Rich man, Lycia 12. 19. Soul, soul (Says he) take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry:
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and why so? was it because his soule indeed was washed in the bloud of Christ? Nothing lesse.
and why so? was it Because his soul indeed was washed in the blood of christ? Nothing less.
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But, take thine ease, thou hast goods laid up for many yeares, thou art well provided against a hard Winter, against a deare yeare,
But, take thine ease, thou hast goods laid up for many Years, thou art well provided against a hard Winter, against a deer year,
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and blesseth himselfe, and saith, I shall have peace, though I walke in the stubbornnesse of my owne heart, the Lord will not spare that man,
and Blesses himself, and Says, I shall have peace, though I walk in the stubbornness of my own heart, the Lord will not spare that man,
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now take thine ease. Well, what of this? had his soule any whit the more ease? had he many yeares to enjoy that which hee had laid up for many yeares? Nay, marke the answer of God (verse 20.) Thou foole, this night thy soule shall bee taken from thee;
now take thine ease. Well, what of this? had his soul any whit the more ease? had he many Years to enjoy that which he had laid up for many Years? Nay, mark the answer of God (verse 20.) Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be taken from thee;
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then whose shall those things bee, that thou hast provided? It is ordinary (as Iob noteth of worldly men) thus to flatter themselves:then whose shall those things be, that thou hast provided? It is ordinary (as Job notes of worldly men) thus to flatter themselves:
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They spend their dayes in wealth, and in a moment got downe to the grave. They spend their daies in wealth: They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment god down to the grave. They spend their days in wealth:
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this is that they resolve upon while they live upon earth, they will bee merry,
this is that they resolve upon while they live upon earth, they will be merry,
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and enjoy their wealth, and worldly contentments to the height, and want nothing, but in a moment,
and enjoy their wealth, and worldly contentment's to the height, and want nothing, but in a moment,
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while they are in the middest of these thoughts of raising a happinesse to themselves out of their worldly estate, in the middest of these thoughts they goe downe to the grave.
while they Are in the midst of these thoughts of raising a happiness to themselves out of their worldly estate, in the midst of these thoughts they go down to the grave.
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So it is also in Nations and States. See it in two particulars in the 17. Luke. That of the old world;
So it is also in nations and States. See it in two particulars in the 17. Lycia. That of the old world;
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That of Sodome and Gomorrah; They were eating and drinking, and building, and pla• … ing,
That of Sodom and Gomorrah; They were eating and drinking, and building, and pla• … ing,
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and marrying, and giving in marriage, till the flood came upon the one, and fire and brimstone upon the other, till sudden destruction came upon both, according to my Text.and marrying, and giving in marriage, till the flood Come upon the one, and fire and brimstone upon the other, till sudden destruction Come upon both, according to my Text.
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Yee shall have Jerusalem in the same case.
Ye shall have Jerusalem in the same case.
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Their Prophets are flattering them, and crying, peace, peace, as Ieremy tells them, Chap. 6. 14, 15. They heale the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, peace, peace, when there is no peace.
Their prophets Are flattering them, and crying, peace, peace, as Ieremy tells them, Chap. 6. 14, 15. They heal the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, peace, peace, when there is no peace.
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Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? Nay, they were not ashamed, neither could they blush:
Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? Nay, they were not ashamed, neither could they blush:
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therefore they shall fall among men that fall, at the time that I visit them, they shall bee cast downe, saith the Lord. Marke; The Prophets cry peace;Therefore they shall fallen among men that fallen, At the time that I visit them, they shall be cast down, Says the Lord. Mark; The prophets cry peace;
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It had beene well done of the Prophets to cry peace to those Israelites, that in truth were at peace with God:
It had been well done of the prophets to cry peace to those Israelites, that in truth were At peace with God:
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but they cry peace to them, to whom there was no peace.
but they cry peace to them, to whom there was no peace.
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What then? Did the people reforme? did this make those that before were rebellious against God, come in,
What then? Did the people reform? did this make those that before were rebellious against God, come in,
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and accept of the conditions of peace, and forsake their sinnes, and turne to God? No such matter,
and accept of the conditions of peace, and forsake their Sins, and turn to God? No such matter,
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nay though their sinnes were reproved by Ieremiah, and other faithfull Prophets, yet they were not ashamed,
nay though their Sins were reproved by Jeremiah, and other faithful prophets, yet they were not ashamed,
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when they had committed abomination, and they could not blush; they stood it out, they remained in their impenitency. Well;when they had committed abomination, and they could not blush; they stood it out, they remained in their impenitency. Well;
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what of this? Therefore (saith the Lord) they shall fall amongst them that fall, in that day, at that time, they shall be destroyed, they shall bee cast downe, they shall cease to be a people;
what of this? Therefore (Says the Lord) they shall fallen among them that fallen, in that day, At that time, they shall be destroyed, they shall be cast down, they shall cease to be a people;
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at least, they shall cease to be men prevailing above other people.
At least, they shall cease to be men prevailing above other people.
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In the first of Zephaniah, vers. 12. yee have the Lord saying there, that he will visit Ierusalem with lights, and search it with candles.
In the First of Zephaniah, vers. 12. ye have the Lord saying there, that he will visit Ierusalem with lights, and search it with Candles.
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What to doe? to find out the men that are frozen on their dregges, that are settled on their lees;
What to do? to find out the men that Are frozen on their dregs, that Are settled on their lees;
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that say in their heart, the Lord will not doe good, neither will hee doe evill. that say in their heart, the Lord will not do good, neither will he do evil.
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Why will the Lord visit Ierusalem with lights, to find out these men? Hee meeteth with the conceit, that such men as these have, they thinke (as the Atheists in Iob) that God is circled in the clouds, and seeth not the things below,
Why will the Lord visit Ierusalem with lights, to find out these men? He meeteth with the conceit, that such men as these have, they think (as the Atheists in Job) that God is circled in the Clouds, and sees not the things below,
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or as those in this Prophesie of Zephanie, that said, The Lord sees not; neither doth hee regard.
or as those in this Prophesy of Zephaniah, that said, The Lord sees not; neither does he regard.
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Why doth he not so? Because hee wants light.
Why does he not so? Because he Wants Light.
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Well then (saith the Lord) I will bring candles to see with, and visit Ierusalem with lights:
Well then (Says the Lord) I will bring Candles to see with, and visit Ierusalem with lights:
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and whosoever hee spies out amongst all the sinners in Israel, hee will be sure to meet with those that say, The Lord sees not; that are settled on their dregges, that secure themselves under false perswasions, they shall not escape his wrath;
and whosoever he spies out among all the Sinners in Israel, he will be sure to meet with those that say, The Lord sees not; that Are settled on their dregs, that secure themselves under false persuasions, they shall not escape his wrath;
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Gods greatest quarrell is against those men that flatter themselves, as if God did not take notice of their sinnes, hee will surely punish those:
God's greatest quarrel is against those men that flatter themselves, as if God did not take notice of their Sins, he will surely Punish those:
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it is for their sakes, why hee will bring candles to search Ierusalem with. It was so with Babylon, in Isa. 47. 8. 9. The Lord observeth her boasting;
it is for their sakes, why he will bring Candles to search Ierusalem with. It was so with Babylon, in Isaiah 47. 8. 9. The Lord observeth her boasting;
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I am (saith shee) a Queene, I sit as a Lady, I shall neither see losse of children, nor widowhood. I am (Says she) a Queen, I fit as a Lady, I shall neither see loss of children, nor widowhood.
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Marke now what God saith, Heare now this, thou that art given to pleasures, and dwellest carelesly, both these shall come upon thee, losse of children, and widowhood;
Mark now what God Says, Hear now this, thou that art given to pleasures, and dwellest carelessly, both these shall come upon thee, loss of children, and widowhood;
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all thy props, and all thy staies shall bee taken from thee, yea, and that in one day, in a moment,
all thy props, and all thy stays shall be taken from thee, yea, and that in one day, in a moment,
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when thou least thinkest of it, suddenly thou shalt be husbandlesse, and childlesse.
when thou least Thinkest of it, suddenly thou shalt be husbandless, and childless.
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Nay, it is that which the Lord speakes of Romish Babylon in the 18 Revel. 7. Shee had heard of the pride and boasting of old Babylon, and shee would faine be like it:
Nay, it is that which the Lord speaks of Romish Babylon in the 18 Revel. 7. Shee had herd of the pride and boasting of old Babylon, and she would feign be like it:
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I sit as a Queene (saith shee too) and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow: I fit as a Queen (Says she too) and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow:
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shee stands upon her outward pompe and glory, as worldly-minded men doe (specialally when they come to greatnesse and eminencie.) Well, what will the Lord doe? Therefore (verse 8.) shall her plagues come in one day, death,
she Stands upon her outward pomp and glory, as worldly-minded men do (specialally when they come to greatness and eminency.) Well, what will the Lord do? Therefore (verse 8.) shall her plagues come in one day, death,
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and mourning, and famine, and shee shall bee utterly burnt with fire, for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her. and mourning, and famine, and she shall be utterly burned with fire, for strong is the Lord God who Judgeth her.
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Thou saist I sit as a Lady, I shall see no change.
Thou Sayest I fit as a Lady, I shall see no change.
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Well saith the Lord, it shall be indeed a famous Church for something, even for such judgements as shall fall upon it, aboveall other places:
Well Says the Lord, it shall be indeed a famous Church for something, even for such Judgments as shall fallen upon it, aboveall other places:
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there shall bee famine, and death, and burning:
there shall be famine, and death, and burning:
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Yea, and it shall be done, when all outward meanes that should bring this to passe, seeme to faile,
Yea, and it shall be done, when all outward means that should bring this to pass, seem to fail,
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and when Babylon shall seeme to advance her selfe like a Queene above all other Churches,
and when Babylon shall seem to advance her self like a Queen above all other Churches,
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when there is nothing but strength, and might on her side, then shall God doe it, for strong is the Lord that judgeth her.
when there is nothing but strength, and might on her side, then shall God do it, for strong is the Lord that Judgeth her.
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Hee bringeth in this (strong is the Lord) to answer an objection.
He brings in this (strong is the Lord) to answer an objection.
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It shall bee done for the Church, even then when the advers partie thriveth most then when it may be seene to be Gods owne worke:
It shall be done for the Church, even then when the adverse party thrives most then when it may be seen to be God's own work:
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then when 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 off from selfeconfidence:
then when 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 off from selfeconfidence:
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then when men have no• … 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 eyes on, but God,
then when men have no• … 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 eyes on, but God,
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then will God doe this for his 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 saith plainly, that Babylon shall be burnt with fire, and at 〈 ◊ 〉 a time,
then will God do this for his 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 Says plainly, that Babylon shall be burned with fire, and At 〈 ◊ 〉 a time,
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when it appeares that it cannot be done, except hee put his strength to the worke.
when it appears that it cannot be done, except he put his strength to the work.
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Thus yee see the securitie of a People or Nation, or Kingdome, it is an infallible signe of judgement falling upon it.
Thus ye see the security of a People or nation, or Kingdom, it is an infallible Signen of judgement falling upon it.
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And it must be so, and there is great reason for it. If we either consider the causes of security, whence it commeth:
And it must be so, and there is great reason for it. If we either Consider the Causes of security, whence it comes:
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or the concommitants that accompany it; or the fruits and events of it:
or the concomitants that accompany it; or the fruits and events of it:
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it must be that great judgements must be fall men, and places, when they are under this carnall securitie. First looke to the causes.
it must be that great Judgments must be fallen men, and places, when they Are under this carnal security. First look to the Causes.
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Whence is it that men, that are not at peace with God, yet flatter themselves that they shall doe well? It proceedeth from that unbeliefe,
Whence is it that men, that Are not At peace with God, yet flatter themselves that they shall do well? It Proceedeth from that unbelief,
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and infidelity, that is in the hearts of men:
and infidelity, that is in the hearts of men:
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therefore they flatter themselves, and pride themselves in things that will not hold them up in the end:
Therefore they flatter themselves, and pride themselves in things that will not hold them up in the end:
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I say infidelity is the cause that men are so secure.
I say infidelity is the cause that men Are so secure.
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Did men beleeve the word of God, that every threatning that goeth out of the mouth of God, against any particular sinne, should certainly fall upon the head of the sinner, durst they goe on in a course of sinning against God? Durst they adde drunkennesse to thirst? one wickednesse to another? No certainly.
Did men believe the word of God, that every threatening that Goes out of the Mouth of God, against any particular sin, should Certainly fallen upon the head of the sinner, durst they go on in a course of sinning against God? Durst they add Drunkenness to thirst? one wickedness to Another? No Certainly.
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In that measure a man hath faith; in that measure he feareth God and his judgements that hee hath threatned.
In that measure a man hath faith; in that measure he fears God and his Judgments that he hath threatened.
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See it in Noah, Heb. 11. By faith Noah being warned of God, moved with feare, prepared an Arke.
See it in Noah, Hebrew 11. By faith Noah being warned of God, moved with Fear, prepared an Ark.
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Hee beleeved that God was faithfull, that had threatned a judgement upon the world:
He believed that God was faithful, that had threatened a judgement upon the world:
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he beleeved the word of God, that commanded him to provide an Arke for the safetie of him and his house,
he believed the word of God, that commanded him to provide an Ark for the safety of him and his house,
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and therefore hee feared the Deluge to come, and prepared an Arke.
and Therefore he feared the Deluge to come, and prepared an Ark.
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So likewise Iosiah, when he read the booke of the Law, and saw what was threatned against the sinnes of the people, his heart melted within him:
So likewise Josiah, when he read the book of the Law, and saw what was threatened against the Sins of the people, his heart melted within him:
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and why? because hee beleeved that this was the word of God, he beleeved that God would be as true as his Word,
and why? Because he believed that this was the word of God, he believed that God would be as true as his Word,
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therefore his heart melted within him, at the sight of those sinnes, wherein the people had continued so long a time.
Therefore his heart melted within him, At the sighed of those Sins, wherein the people had continued so long a time.
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Nay, it is made a description of a beleever in Isa. 61. That he is one that trembleth at Gods word. On the other side:
Nay, it is made a description of a believer in Isaiah 61. That he is one that Trembleth At God's word. On the other side:
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what is the reason why infidelity doth presently bring judgements upon men? The cause is apparant:
what is the reason why infidelity does presently bring Judgments upon men? The cause is apparent:
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infidelity it draweth men from God; An unbeleeving heart departs from the living God. And when a man departs from Gods presence, God pursueth him with his judgements.
infidelity it draws men from God; an unbelieving heart departs from the living God. And when a man departs from God's presence, God pursueth him with his Judgments.
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All the judgements of God are upon that place; where Gods presence in his grace is not.
All the Judgments of God Are upon that place; where God's presence in his grace is not.
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If I goe (saith David) to the uttermost parts of the earth, thou art there: If I go (Says David) to the uttermost parts of the earth, thou art there:
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if I goe into the deepe, thou art there. And how there? Not only as an observer, but as a punisher;if I go into the deep, thou art there. And how there? Not only as an observer, but as a punisher;
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that is, when men come to this point, to flie from God:
that is, when men come to this point, to fly from God:
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Now, unbeleefe is a drawing of the soule from God to the creature, therefore it provokes God,
Now, unbelief is a drawing of the soul from God to the creature, Therefore it provokes God,
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for it sets up an Idoll in the heart of man, and Idolatrie exceedingly provokes God,
for it sets up an Idol in the heart of man, and Idolatry exceedingly provokes God,
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and therefore he bringeth judgements upon it.
and Therefore he brings Judgments upon it.
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Beside that, marke the threatning of the Word against this, Deut. 29. When a man heareth the words of this curse,
Beside that, mark the threatening of the Word against this, Deuteronomy 29. When a man hears the words of this curse,
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for the more sin hastneth to ripenesse, the more judgement hasteneth also upon the sinner.
for the more since hasteneth to ripeness, the more judgement hasteneth also upon the sinner.
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but the anger of the Lord, and his jealousie shall smoake against him, and all the plagues that are written in this booke, shall be heaped on him. but the anger of the Lord, and his jealousy shall smoke against him, and all the plagues that Are written in this book, shall be heaped on him.
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When is that? when is the time that the wrath of God shall smoake? At that very time and instant,
When is that? when is the time that the wrath of God shall smoke? At that very time and instant,
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when he flattereth himselfe with his vaine conceits, that he shall have peace though God threaten judgement,
when he Flattereth himself with his vain conceits, that he shall have peace though God threaten judgement,
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then at that very instant, the wrath of God shall fall upon such a man.
then At that very instant, the wrath of God shall fallen upon such a man.
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In this manner did God deale with the Israelites, in Isa. 6. 9, 10. Make the heart of this people fat, make their eares heavy:
In this manner did God deal with the Israelites, in Isaiah 6. 9, 10. Make the heart of this people fat, make their ears heavy:
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and why so? that they may see, and not perceive; that they may heare, and not understand;
and why so? that they may see, and not perceive; that they may hear, and not understand;
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lest they should be converted, and I should heale them.
lest they should be converted, and I should heal them.
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How long shall this be? (saith the Prophet) till the Cities be wasted without inhabitant,
How long shall this be? (Says the Prophet) till the Cities be wasted without inhabitant,
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and the houses without man, and the land be utterly desolate. and the houses without man, and the land be utterly desolate.
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When God giveth over a people to bee regardlesse in hearing the Word, that they heare and doe not hearken, they heare and doe not regard, they doe not conforme and reforme, according to the doctrine delivered,
When God gives over a people to be regardless in hearing the Word, that they hear and do not harken, they hear and do not regard, they do not conform and reform, according to the Doctrine Delivered,
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then God intendeth to sweepe them away by judgement, that they may be utterly left desolate, as the Text saith.
then God intends to sweep them away by judgement, that they may be utterly left desolate, as the Text Says.
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You see then it must needs be a grievous fore-runner of a judgement upon a place,
You see then it must needs be a grievous forerunner of a judgement upon a place,
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or Citie or people or nation, when they remaine impenitent in their sinnes, and yet crie peace. Againe secondly;
or city or people or Nation, when they remain impenitent in their Sins, and yet cry peace. Again secondly;
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If you marke the concommitants, what accompanies this carnall securitie in the hearts of men,
If you mark the concomitants, what Accompanies this carnal security in the hearts of men,
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and it will appeare then, that it must of necessitie bring a judgement upon a a Land and place.
and it will appear then, that it must of necessity bring a judgement upon a a Land and place.
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What is that that accompanies it? A disposition slighting of God himselfe. When a man, I say, heareth the Word, the judgements threatned:
What is that that Accompanies it? A disposition slighting of God himself. When a man, I say, hears the Word, the Judgments threatened:
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heareth the Law warning him to take heed of wrath: the Gospell alluring him to repent:
hears the Law warning him to take heed of wrath: the Gospel alluring him to Repent:
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and yet all moveth him not, but still hee flattereth himselfe: I say here is a disposition slighting God himselfe.
and yet all moves him not, but still he Flattereth himself: I say Here is a disposition slighting God himself.
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God in all his Attributes is slighted. His power, his wisedome, his justice, his truth is slighted:
God in all his Attributes is slighted. His power, his Wisdom, his Justice, his truth is slighted:
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yea, his mercy, and patience, and long-suffering, all are slighted, when a man in the course of sinne goeth on in carnall securitie.
yea, his mercy, and patience, and long-suffering, all Are slighted, when a man in the course of sin Goes on in carnal security.
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Especially amongst the rest, this is a slighting of Gods patience, and long-suffering, and forbearance of men.
Especially among the rest, this is a slighting of God's patience, and long-suffering, and forbearance of men.
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God hath set unto particular men a certaine stint, and it is not knowne to them, what that stint limited is.
God hath Set unto particular men a certain stint, and it is not known to them, what that stint limited is.
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Wherfore do men harden themselves against exhortations to repentance, but because they presume upon the continuance of Gods long-suffering toward them? Marke how the Lord takes notice of this, Rom. 2. 4. The forbearance,
Wherefore do men harden themselves against exhortations to Repentance, but Because they presume upon the Continuance of God's long-suffering towards them? Mark how the Lord Takes notice of this, Rom. 2. 4. The forbearance,
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and long-snffering, the goodnesse, and mercy of God, should lead thee to repentance; and long-snffering, the Goodness, and mercy of God, should led thee to Repentance;
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and therefore God hath for bore thee all this while, that he might bring thee to repentance.
and Therefore God hath for boar thee all this while, that he might bring thee to Repentance.
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But what if hee doe not? Thou after thy hardnesse, and impenitent heart, heapest up as a treasure to thy selfe, wrath against the day of wrath.
But what if he do not? Thou After thy hardness, and impenitent heart, heapest up as a treasure to thy self, wrath against the day of wrath.
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What day is that? The day of the revelation of the righteous judgement of God. As if hee should say;
What day is that? The day of the Revelation of the righteous judgement of God. As if he should say;
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Now you obscure Gods justice and righteousnesse from others, and from your selves:
Now you Obscure God's Justice and righteousness from Others, and from your selves:
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Well, God therefore will take a time to declare his righteous judgement, for that purpose God hath a day of wrath;
Well, God Therefore will take a time to declare his righteous judgement, for that purpose God hath a day of wrath;
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and thy daily going on in sinne, against the long-suffering, and patience of God, it doth but adde wrath to that day.
and thy daily going on in sin, against the long-suffering, and patience of God, it does but add wrath to that day.
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Thus it is when God hath borne with a man his owne selfe. So it is likewise when God warneth a man by his patience toward others.
Thus it is when God hath born with a man his own self. So it is likewise when God warneth a man by his patience towards Others.
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What hardneth men in securitie? Doe wee not see God hath beene mercifull to many sinners,
What Hardeneth men in security? Do we not see God hath been merciful to many Sinners,
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why may he not be so to me too? Hee gave them repentance after many sins committed,
why may he not be so to me too? He gave them Repentance After many Sins committed,
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why may he not doe so to me?
why may he not do so to me?
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Marke what Solomon saith, Eccles. 8. 11. Because sentence against an evill doer, or an evill worke, is not executed speedily,
Mark what Solomon Says, Eccles. 8. 11. Because sentence against an evil doer, or an evil work, is not executed speedily,
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therefore the heart of the sonnes of men, is set in them to doe evill. This they purpose, they resolve upon, they venture up on: Therefore the heart of the Sons of men, is Set in them to do evil. This they purpose, they resolve upon, they venture up on:
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God hath beene thus and thus to others, patient and long-suffering, and why may hee not be so to them? Well yet I know (saith Solomon) that it shall not goe well with them in the end,
God hath been thus and thus to Others, patient and long-suffering, and why may he not be so to them? Well yet I know (Says Solomon) that it shall not go well with them in the end,
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neither shall the wicked prolong his dayes; Why? because he feareth not before God. neither shall the wicked prolong his days; Why? Because he fears not before God.
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They are not awakened by the example of his judgements on others, they are not allured by his patience and long-suffering:
They Are not awakened by the Exampl of his Judgments on Others, they Are not allured by his patience and long-suffering:
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it doth not make them to feare him: therefore it shall not goe well with them in the end.
it does not make them to Fear him: Therefore it shall not go well with them in the end.
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Thirdly, Looke to the end, what the consequence of this carnal securitie is; what followes upon it.
Thirdly, Look to the end, what the consequence of this carnal security is; what follows upon it.
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Where there is carnall securitie, there must of necessitie be an increase of sin, and consequently, a hastening of judgement:
Where there is carnal security, there must of necessity be an increase of since, and consequently, a hastening of judgement:
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Gen. 15. 16. The iniquitie of the Amorites, is not yet full. They were a sinfull people at that time: Gen. 15. 16. The iniquity of the amorites, is not yet full. They were a sinful people At that time:
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but the neerer they came to that fulnesse, and stint, and limitation that God intended to be the immediate fore-runner of the judgement, the faster judgement hastned upon them.
but the nearer they Come to that fullness, and stint, and limitation that God intended to be the immediate forerunner of the judgement, the faster judgement hastened upon them.
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So for particular persons, there is a certaine stint limited (Let every man looke to it.) The adding of one sinne more, may be thy uttermost stint, that shall bring the last stroke of judgement, and destruction upon thee.
So for particular Persons, there is a certain stint limited (Let every man look to it.) The adding of one sin more, may be thy uttermost stint, that shall bring the last stroke of judgement, and destruction upon thee.
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Now (I say) this carnall securitie is that, that increaseth sinne upon a man.
Now (I say) this carnal security is that, that increases sin upon a man.
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Wee know how the securitie of the Israelites increased their sinne upon them. And the securitie of Sodome, their pride, and idlenesse, increased the rest of their sinnes,
we know how the security of the Israelites increased their sin upon them. And the security of Sodom, their pride, and idleness, increased the rest of their Sins,
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and consequently hastned on their judgement. In Rom. 3. when there was no feare of God before their eyes;
and consequently hastened on their judgement. In Rom. 3. when there was no Fear of God before their eyes;
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when there was a neglect of that, there was abundance of wickednesse amongst them:
when there was a neglect of that, there was abundance of wickedness among them:
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and what followes? then there was nothing but destruction, and calamitie in all their wayes.
and what follows? then there was nothing but destruction, and calamity in all their ways.
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I could give you sundrie instances of this in the word of God. But I hasten. You see the reason.
I could give you sundry instances of this in the word of God. But I hasten. You see the reason.
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Let us now come to make some use of it, that we may not be prevented.
Let us now come to make Some use of it, that we may not be prevented.
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Wee have told you, that it is true of States and Kingdomes, of particular persons, of every man, that when in a course of sinne,
we have told you, that it is true of States and Kingdoms, of particular Persons, of every man, that when in a course of sin,
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and impenitencie, they cry peace to themselves, then judgement and destruction is comming upon them.
and impenitency, they cry peace to themselves, then judgement and destruction is coming upon them.
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It serveth therefore to informe us, what to thinke of our selves, of the estate of this Land wherein wee live:
It serves Therefore to inform us, what to think of our selves, of the estate of this Land wherein we live:
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of these times wherein we are fallen.
of these times wherein we Are fallen.
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What can we expect, when we consider to what a height of sinne wee are come; how impenitent men are:
What can we expect, when we Consider to what a height of sin we Are come; how impenitent men Are:
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how obstinate and hard-hearted, and stiff-necked against the voyce of God in the Gospell, and the meanes of Grace;
how obstinate and hardhearted, and Stiffnecked against the voice of God in the Gospel, and the means of Grace;
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but destruction to come upon us?
but destruction to come upon us?
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If we looke upon the sinnes of men, wee may perceive even a generall ripenesse for judgement.
If we look upon the Sins of men, we may perceive even a general ripeness for judgement.
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When the sinnes of the Amorites were full, Judgement came upon them.
When the Sins of the amorites were full, Judgement Come upon them.
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How neere the sinnes of this Land are come to that fulnesse, wee know not, wee have cause to feare.
How near the Sins of this Land Are come to that fullness, we know not, we have cause to Fear.
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Wee see in other Countreys the shaking of the sword upon us: it hath not yet awakened us to feare God.
we see in other Countries' the shaking of the sword upon us: it hath not yet awakened us to Fear God.
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Nay, as a man in the middest of the waves, in a dead sleep, like such as are drunke, and yet wee feele nothing.
Nay, as a man in the midst of the waves, in a dead sleep, like such as Are drunk, and yet we feel nothing.
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At home, wee have had the voyce of the Prophets, the Ministers crying unto us from day to day, to returne, lest destruction come upon us:
At home, we have had the voice of the prophets, the Ministers crying unto us from day to day, to return, lest destruction come upon us:
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it hath not brought us to returne from our sinnes. Wee have seene the mercies of God upon particular persons, and families:
it hath not brought us to return from our Sins. we have seen the Mercies of God upon particular Persons, and families:
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it hath not awakened men to walke conscionably in their places. Wee see no reformation, there is rather an increase of sinne.
it hath not awakened men to walk Conscionably in their places. we see no Reformation, there is rather an increase of sin.
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And what can we expect there wants? but one sinne, and when that is come, sudden destruction commeth. What is that? Securitie.
And what can we expect there Wants? but one sin, and when that is come, sudden destruction comes. What is that? Security.
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And have wee not cause to bewaile the generall securitie that is amongst us? May not the Angell of the Lord returne that answer,
And have we not cause to bewail the general security that is among us? May not the Angel of the Lord return that answer,
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as hee did in the first of Zephany; All the world is at rest? Goe into the streets, the houses, the shops of men, every man is at rest:
as he did in the First of Zephany; All the world is At rest? Go into the streets, the houses, the shops of men, every man is At rest:
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no man is troubled about his estate, nor affected with Gods displeasure, either against himselfe, or the Land wee live in.
no man is troubled about his estate, nor affected with God's displeasure, either against himself, or the Land we live in.
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See, is not the Land as secure as they of Laish, or worse? They were secure,
See, is not the Land as secure as they of Laish, or Worse? They were secure,
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because they did not heare of the danger; of the purpose of the Danites against them:
Because they did not hear of the danger; of the purpose of the Danites against them:
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therefore their securitie was not altogether so culpable and blame-worthy. But I will tell you what securitie ours is:
Therefore their security was not altogether so culpable and blameworthy. But I will tell you what security ours is:
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nay, the holy Ghost hath told us to our hands, Prov. 23. 34. That judgement there, that is threatned against a man that goeth on in sinne, seemes to bee a judgement executed upon us at this time:
nay, the holy Ghost hath told us to our hands, Curae 23. 34. That judgement there, that is threatened against a man that Goes on in sin, seems to be a judgement executed upon us At this time:
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Thou shalt be as a man that lies downe in the middest of the sea, or as hee that lies upon the top of a must. Thou shalt be as a man that lies down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lies upon the top of a must.
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They have striken mee, shalt thou say, and I was not sicke:
They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick:
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they have beaten mee, and I felt it not, when I awake, I will seeke it yet againe. they have beaten me, and I felt it not, when I awake, I will seek it yet again.
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Our security, I say, is like that of a man in the middest of the sea, and yet asleepe:
Our security, I say, is like that of a man in the midst of the sea, and yet asleep:
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as a man upon the top of a mast, and yet asleepe. Nay, men not only in danger, but such as have the stroke upon them:as a man upon the top of a mast, and yet asleep. Nay, men not only in danger, but such as have the stroke upon them:
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They have striken mee, and I was not sicke; they have wounded me, and I felt it not. They have stricken me, and I was not sick; they have wounded me, and I felt it not.
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Is it not thus with us, in these dead and secure times that wee live in? And shall wee say that wee are not asleepe? Hath not the Lord sent the destroying Angell amongst us, that hath smitten thousands in our streets? and yet we have not felt it.
Is it not thus with us, in these dead and secure times that we live in? And shall we say that we Are not asleep? Hath not the Lord sent the destroying Angel among us, that hath smitten thousands in our streets? and yet we have not felt it.
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Shall we say we are not in danger? Wee are as a man that sleepeth on the top of a mast at Sea:
Shall we say we Are not in danger? we Are as a man that Sleepeth on the top of a mast At Sea:
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Truly we have little cause to be secure, we have little cause to flatter our selves with vaine conceits of peace,
Truly we have little cause to be secure, we have little cause to flatter our selves with vain conceits of peace,
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and continuance of prosperity, if wee looke well about us.
and Continuance of Prosperity, if we look well about us.
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Where is any man that takes occasion by what he heares abroad, or sees at home, to enter into the reformation of his owne house, of his owne heart?
Where is any man that Takes occasion by what he hears abroad, or sees At home, to enter into the Reformation of his own house, of his own heart?
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It may be some men will say; It is an unjust tax that you put upon us;
It may be Some men will say; It is an unjust Tax that you put upon us;
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wee are not so secure as you speake of.
we Are not so secure as you speak of.
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You shall scarse come to any mans table, but they will bee talking of the judgements abroad.
You shall scarce come to any men table, but they will be talking of the Judgments abroad.
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You shall scarse meet a man in the streets, but hee will leave other occasions, and tell you how ill it goes with the Churches beyond the Seas.
You shall scarce meet a man in the streets, but he will leave other occasions, and tell you how ill it Goes with the Churches beyond the Seas.
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You shall scarse meet with one in the field, but all the time is tooke up with discourse of the evils at home, or troubles abroad.
You shall scarce meet with one in the field, but all the time is took up with discourse of the evils At home, or Troubles abroad.
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And is this a signe of security? Alas (beloved) this is to bee asleepe, in the middest of the waves.
And is this a Signen of security? Alas (Beloved) this is to be asleep, in the midst of the waves.
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Every man is in the middest of danger, and yet is secure. How shall that appeare?
Every man is in the midst of danger, and yet is secure. How shall that appear?
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I will make it appeare, by demonstrations and signes, that may convince you before the Lord, that wee adde this to the rest of our sinnes, that in the middest of our sinnes and impenitency, we are secure:
I will make it appear, by demonstrations and Signs, that may convince you before the Lord, that we add this to the rest of our Sins, that in the midst of our Sins and impenitency, we Are secure:
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and therefore that destruction is comming upon us. What are the signes whereby wee may bee convinced of securitie?
and Therefore that destruction is coming upon us. What Are the Signs whereby we may be convinced of security?
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I will give you a few, that by those you may see whether the Land, the Citie, your families, your selves,
I will give you a few, that by those you may see whither the Land, the city, your families, your selves,
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and all be not asleepe, and at rest this day. The first signe shall be this;
and all be not asleep, and At rest this day. The First Signen shall be this;
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When men profit not by the judgements of God.
When men profit not by the Judgments of God.
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Certainly it is an evident signe of a deepe • … eepe in sinne, when neither the afflictions that are upon others,
Certainly it is an evident Signen of a deep • … eepe in sin, when neither the afflictions that Are upon Others,
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or upon our selves, doe any good upon us. Looke how God hath smitten others.
or upon our selves, do any good upon us. Look how God hath smitten Others.
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Hath that awakned us? You will say that it is a secure child that seeth his brother beaten,
Hath that awakened us? You will say that it is a secure child that sees his brother beaten,
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for the same fault before his eyes, and yet goeth on in it;
for the same fault before his eyes, and yet Goes on in it;
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you will say that that is a secure malefactour, that seeth such a person executed before his face,
you will say that that is a secure Malefactor, that sees such a person executed before his face,
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and yet goeth on in the same fellony and theft.
and yet Goes on in the same felony and theft.
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And must we not say that we are a secure generation, when we can see our brethren in other Countreys,
And must we not say that we Are a secure generation, when we can see our brothers in other Countries',
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I have smittenthem (saith God in the fourth of Amos) with cleannesse of teeth, I have smittenthem (Says God in the fourth of Amos) with cleanness of teeth,
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and yet they have not returned unto me: and yet they have not returned unto me:
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how they have suffered, and yet goe on in the very same sinnes, that wee our selves thinke the hand of God is upon them for? We can talke of their sinnes, of their unrighteousnesse,
how they have suffered, and yet go on in the very same Sins, that we our selves think the hand of God is upon them for? We can talk of their Sins, of their unrighteousness,
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and injustice, wee can talke of their neglect of the Lords day, and other holy duties,
and injustice, we can talk of their neglect of the lords day, and other holy duties,
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and for these wee judge them smitten of God.
and for these we judge them smitten of God.
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How is it then that we are such our selves? how is it, that wee goe on in unrighteousnesse, in prophaning the Lords day, in neglecting the house of God,
How is it then that we Are such our selves? how is it, that we go on in unrighteousness, in profaning the lords day, in neglecting the house of God,
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and our owne families? Have they found such sweetnesse in these sinnes, that wee walke on in the same? Is it a pleasant and comfortable thing to be driven from Gods house,
and our own families? Have they found such sweetness in these Sins, that we walk on in the same? Is it a pleasant and comfortable thing to be driven from God's house,
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and from our owne houses? to be a reproach to all the world? If we thinke that the hand of God is upon them for these sinnes,
and from our own houses? to be a reproach to all the world? If we think that the hand of God is upon them for these Sins,
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how is it that wee are not awakened? I remember Daniel in the fifth Chapter of his prophesie, taxeth Belshazzar for this:
how is it that we Are not awakened? I Remember daniel in the fifth Chapter of his prophesy, Taxes Belshazzar for this:
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though thou knowest (saith he) 〈 ◊ 〉 the hand of God was upon thy father, though thou Knowest (Says he) 〈 ◊ 〉 the hand of God was upon thy father,
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for this and this, yet thou hast done the like, and hast not humbled thy heart. So may I say;for this and this, yet thou hast done the like, and hast not humbled thy heart. So may I say;
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You have knowne what God hath done to your brethren in other countries, yet you doe still the same your selves,
You have known what God hath done to your brothers in other countries, yet you do still the same your selves,
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for the which they have beene punished. Is not this security?
for the which they have been punished. Is not this security?
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Looke likewise upon our selves, and wee shall see a generall neglect of those judgements of God, that have beene upon our selves.
Look likewise upon our selves, and we shall see a general neglect of those Judgments of God, that have been upon our selves.
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How hath God smitten this Land? this Citie especially with the Pestilence? and may we not say, wee have beene smitten,
How hath God smitten this Land? this city especially with the Pestilence? and may we not say, we have been smitten,
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and yet have not felt it? is not this securitie, and a dead sleep? God threatneth those in Ier. 31. 9. That escaped the pestilence, that they should fall by the sword, by the hand of Nebuchadnezar:
and yet have not felt it? is not this security, and a dead sleep? God threatens those in Jeremiah 31. 9. That escaped the pestilence, that they should fallen by the sword, by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar:
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Why so? because they did not reforme, and amend by the pestilence.
Why so? Because they did not reform, and amend by the pestilence.
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What cause have we then to feare, lest wee fall into the hands of the sword of some Nebuchadnezar or other,
What cause have we then to Fear, lest we fallen into the hands of the sword of Some Nebuchadnezzar or other,
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when the pestilence hath done no more good among us, when it hath not awakened,
when the pestilence hath done no more good among us, when it hath not awakened,
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and reformed us? Looke upon your selves, upon your houses, upon your dealings, your company, your conversations;
and reformed us? Look upon your selves, upon your houses, upon your dealings, your company, your conversations;
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see if there be any reformation, since there was such a mortall calamitie, as drove you from the Citie,
see if there be any Reformation, since there was such a Mortal calamity, as drove you from the city,
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and frighted you from your owne houses, and from the house of God. Well: these are fearfull prefages, that when former Judgements prevaile not, worser are a comming.
and frighted you from your own houses, and from the house of God. Well: these Are fearful prefages, that when former Judgments prevail not, worser Are a coming.
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What then? I have smitten them with blasting and mildew, and yet they have not returned unto mee:
What then? I have smitten them with blasting and mildew, and yet they have not returned unto me:
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What then? I have smitten them with the pestilence, after the manner of Egypt, and yet they have not returned unto mee:
What then? I have smitten them with the pestilence, After the manner of Egypt, and yet they have not returned unto me:
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What then? Therefore I will come against them; and because I will doe this, prepare to meet thy God, Oh Israel. As if hee should say;
What then? Therefore I will come against them; and Because I will do this, prepare to meet thy God, O Israel. As if he should say;
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I have now stood out, and tried you, at one or two weapons, and found you obstinate and rebellious:
I have now stood out, and tried you, At one or two weapons, and found you obstinate and rebellious:
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I have stroke at you with the sword of Famine; I have shot at you the Arrowes of pestilence;
I have stroke At you with the sword of Famine; I have shot At you the Arrows of pestilence;
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I have smitten you with other judgements. You should now meet me: if not, I have more weapons yet;
I have smitten you with other Judgments. You should now meet me: if not, I have more weapons yet;
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I will come and bid the battell against you, and it shall appeare who is the stronger, you or I:
I will come and bid the battle against you, and it shall appear who is the Stronger, you or I:
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And since you will stand out against me, notwithstanding the Judgements executed upon others, and afflictions upon your selves, see if you can stand out against my last stroke:
And since you will stand out against me, notwithstanding the Judgments executed upon Others, and afflictions upon your selves, see if you can stand out against my last stroke:
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you have escaped some lesser sicknesses upon your owne bodies; you have escaped the Pestilence already;
you have escaped Some lesser Sicknesses upon your own bodies; you have escaped the Pestilence already;
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but you shall find it a hard taske, when God biddeth battell, to escape his last stroke,
but you shall find it a hard task, when God bids battle, to escape his last stroke,
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if you will not now be reconciled, and come in, and seeke his face.
if you will not now be reconciled, and come in, and seek his face.
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This is the first demonstration, whereby it appeares, that we are sinfully secure, which is a fore-runner of Judgement,
This is the First demonstration, whereby it appears, that we Are sinfully secure, which is a forerunner of Judgement,
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because we are not awakened by the judgements of God upon our selves and others. Secondly, another signe is this; The contempt of Gods ordinances: the slighting of the Prophets.
Because we Are not awakened by the Judgments of God upon our selves and Others. Secondly, Another Signen is this; The contempt of God's ordinances: the slighting of the prophets.
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This is an evident demonstration that wee are under this carnall security I now speake of.
This is an evident demonstration that we Are under this carnal security I now speak of.
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Marke how the Lord describeth a people whom he meaneth to destroy, Zach. 7. 11, 12. They refused to hearken,
Mark how the Lord Describeth a people whom he means to destroy, Zach 7. 11, 12. They refused to harken,
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and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their eares, that they should not heare: Yea, they made their hearts as an Adamant stone, lest they should heare the Law,
and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear: Yea, they made their hearts as an Adamant stone, lest they should hear the Law,
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and the words which the Lord of hosts hath sent in his spirit by the former Prophets:
and the words which the Lord of hosts hath sent in his Spirit by the former prophets:
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therefore came a great wrath from the Lord of hosts. Therefore Come a great wrath from the Lord of hosts.
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A great wrath, what is that? Therefore (vers. 13.) it is come to passe, that as Heecryed,
A great wrath, what is that? Therefore (vers. 13.) it is come to pass, that as Heecryed,
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and they would not heare, so they cryed, and I would not heare, saith the Lord of hosts. and they would not hear, so they cried, and I would not hear, Says the Lord of hosts.
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Well (beloved) little doe you know what time, and wayes God hath to make you cry,
Well (Beloved) little doe you know what time, and ways God hath to make you cry,
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and roare in the anguish of your hearts, because of Judgements and afflictions, when you will not now heare God, that striveth with you,
and roar in the anguish of your hearts, Because of Judgments and afflictions, when you will not now hear God, that striveth with you,
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and cries unto you with the voyce of his Spirit in his Prophets from day to day.
and cries unto you with the voice of his Spirit in his prophets from day to day.
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When men will not heare God speaking to them in his Word, it is alwayes a fore-runner of judgement.
When men will not hear God speaking to them in his Word, it is always a forerunner of judgement.
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In the sixth of Amos, the Lord challengeth his people, and telleth them, that hee had used many meanes for their reclaiming,
In the sixth of Amos, the Lord Challengeth his people, and Telleth them, that he had used many means for their reclaiming,
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but nothing would doe them good: well now (saith he) heare the rod, and him that hath appointed it: As if hee should say:
but nothing would do them good: well now (Says he) hear the rod, and him that hath appointed it: As if he should say:
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there is no more dealing with you with the Word, but I must come with the rod, with judgement.
there is no more dealing with you with the Word, but I must come with the rod, with judgement.
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Is it not thus with us at this day? May not the Lord say of us,
Is it not thus with us At this day? May not the Lord say of us,
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as hee did of the people in Ieremies time? You have forsaken my law which I set before you, and have not obeyed my voyce,
as he did of the people in Jeremiahs time? You have forsaken my law which I Set before you, and have not obeyed my voice,
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neither walked therein, but have walked after the imaginations of your owne heart. neither walked therein, but have walked After the Imaginations of your own heart.
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And then what followes? Therefore, thus saith the Lord of hosts, Behold, I will feed this people with wormewood,
And then what follows? Therefore, thus Says the Lord of hosts, Behold, I will feed this people with wormwood,
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and give them water of gall to drinke, and I will send a sword after them, till I have consumed them. and give them water of Gall to drink, and I will send a sword After them, till I have consumed them.
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Doe not many cry out, as they in Ier. 23. 33. What is the burthen of the Lord? Where is it that the Ministers have not beene threatning judgement,
Do not many cry out, as they in Jeremiah 23. 33. What is the burden of the Lord? Where is it that the Ministers have not been threatening judgement,
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and telling you that God is comming out to bee avenged upon a sinfull nation? have they not beene crying thus this seven, ten, twentie yeares? Where is that burthen of the Lord? Well, you shall find what it is,
and telling you that God is coming out to be avenged upon a sinful Nation? have they not been crying thus this seven, ten, twentie Years? Where is that burden of the Lord? Well, you shall find what it is,
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when the day of the Lord commeth, a day of blacknesse and terrour: it hasteneth: and this very security is an evident signe thereof:
when the day of the Lord comes, a day of blackness and terror: it hasteneth: and this very security is an evident Signen thereof:
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even as in the dayes of Noah that preacher of righteousnesse:
even as in the days of Noah that preacher of righteousness:
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and in the dayes of Lot, that vexed his soule with the uncleane conversation of the Sodomites;
and in the days of Lot, that vexed his soul with the unclean Conversation of the Sodomites;
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they would not beleeve their words, but they seemed unto them, as if they mocked; and then came the judgement of the Lord upon them.
they would not believe their words, but they seemed unto them, as if they mocked; and then Come the judgement of the Lord upon them.
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If this bee not the estate of this Land at this day, what meanes the complaints, the heavinesse of the spirits of the Prophets? What meanes their teares and cries,
If this be not the estate of this Land At this day, what means the complaints, the heaviness of the spirits of the prophets? What means their tears and cries,
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and prayers, because of the obstinacie, and hard-heartednesse of people that will not be drawne from their sinnes by any meanes? This is a second evidence or signe,
and Prayers, Because of the obstinacy, and hardheartedness of people that will not be drawn from their Sins by any means? This is a second evidence or Signen,
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when all this crying and calling will not awaken, that we are in a deepe sleepe of security.
when all this crying and calling will not awaken, that we Are in a deep sleep of security.
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Thirdly, another evidence is, the vaine hopes of this Land. It is a signe of carnall security,
Thirdly, Another evidence is, the vain hope's of this Land. It is a Signen of carnal security,
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and that we are all in a dead sleepe, when we have such idle dreames out of idle fancies,
and that we Are all in a dead sleep, when we have such idle dreams out of idle fancies,
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and vaine confidence that delude and deceive men.
and vain confidence that delude and deceive men.
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What doe men rest on, to secure, and perswade themselves of imunitie from wrath and impunitie? Certainly this:
What do men rest on, to secure, and persuade themselves of imunitie from wrath and impunity? Certainly this:
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that we have the ordinances of God amongst us. Oh the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord.
that we have the ordinances of God among us. O the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord.
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Alas, had not the people of Israel the Arke? and yet the Philistims tooke the Arke,
Alas, had not the people of Israel the Ark? and yet the philistines took the Ark,
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and slew the sonns of Eli. Had they not the Temple? and yet the Lord in Ier. 7. 11. Sendeth them to Shiloh.
and slew the Sons of Eli. Had they not the Temple? and yet the Lord in Jeremiah 7. 11. Sends them to Shiloh.
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Goe yee now unto my place which was in Shiloh, where I set my name at the first, Go ye now unto my place which was in Shiloh, where I Set my name At the First,
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and see what I did to it, for the wickednesse of my people Israel.
and see what I did to it, for the wickedness of my people Israel.
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And now because you have done all these workes, saith the Lord, and I spake unto you rising early,
And now Because you have done all these works, Says the Lord, and I spoke unto you rising early,
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and speaking, but you heard not; and I called unto you, but you answered not.
and speaking, but you herd not; and I called unto you, but you answered not.
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Therefore will I doe to this house, which is called by my name, wherein you trust,
Therefore will I do to this house, which is called by my name, wherein you trust,
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as I have done to Shiloh. as I have done to Shiloh.
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Had not the Churches of Asia, the golden Candlesticke? and yet are they not now tributary to the Turke? The ordinances of God (beloved) are meanes to increase,
Had not the Churches of Asia, the golden Candlestick? and yet Are they not now tributary to the Turk? The ordinances of God (Beloved) Are means to increase,
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and hasten a judgement, when we shut our eyes, and will not open them, but walke in darknesse.
and hasten a judgement, when we shut our eyes, and will not open them, but walk in darkness.
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Oh but there was never so many Preachers, nor so many meanes: there seemes to be a new spring of the Gospell:
O but there was never so many Preachers, nor so many means: there seems to be a new spring of the Gospel:
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there are abundance of men that come daily furnished for the Ministery, and are zealous and forward,
there Are abundance of men that come daily furnished for the Ministry, and Are zealous and forward,
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and powerfull Prophets, and the like:
and powerful prophets, and the like:
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and therefore it is a signe that much good is intended towards us, and that no judgement shall come.
and Therefore it is a Signen that much good is intended towards us, and that no judgement shall come.
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But doe we not reade that immediatly before the seventy years captivity, there were more Prophets then in many yeares before? Why should we rest in such things as these?
But doe we not read that immediately before the seventy Years captivity, there were more prophets then in many Years before? Why should we rest in such things as these?
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But neverthelesse we have many good people that are full of prayers and teares, and they shall deliver the Island.
But nevertheless we have many good people that Are full of Prayers and tears, and they shall deliver the Island.
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It is true, there are many (blessed be God) and we have cause to wish that there were many more:
It is true, there Are many (blessed be God) and we have cause to wish that there were many more:
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For of all people under heaven, we are in a manner the last: God hath spared us to the last.
For of all people under heaven, we Are in a manner the last: God hath spared us to the last.
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and to say as Moses said to Ioshua, when he would have had him forbid Eldad and Medad, that prophesied in the Campe of the Israelites;
and to say as Moses said to Ioshua, when he would have had him forbid Eldad and Medad, that prophesied in the Camp of the Israelites;
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Would God that all the Lords people were Prophets, and that hee would put his Spirit upon them. Would God that all the lords people were prophets, and that he would put his Spirit upon them.
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So wee, of such godly men that walke with an upright heart: would God that there were many such.
So we, of such godly men that walk with an upright heart: would God that there were many such.
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But yet are not these as Lillies among thornes? a few amongst many men? Are not these the objects of reproach,
But yet Are not these as Lilies among thorns? a few among many men? are not these the objects of reproach,
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and contempt amongst an unrighteous generation? Who are the men that are cryed downe most by the world, that are most opposed,
and contempt among an unrighteous generation? Who Are the men that Are cried down most by the world, that Are most opposed,
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and injured by all men? Are not these they that support the land by their prayers,
and injured by all men? are not these they that support the land by their Prayers,
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and hold up all by their standing in the gappe? May wee not rather feare that God will avenge the quarrell of his servants upon an ungracious,
and hold up all by their standing in the gap? May we not rather Fear that God will avenge the quarrel of his Servants upon an ungracious,
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and ungratetull people they live amongst?
and ungratetull people they live among?
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What shall wee speake of other things? Did not Bozrah in Ier. 49. 16. boast her selfe of her scituation, that shee dwelt in the clefts of a rocke? Saith God;
What shall we speak of other things? Did not Bozrah in Jeremiah 49. 16. boast her self of her situation, that she dwelled in the clefts of a rock? Says God;
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though thou hidest thy selfe in the clefts of the rock, though thou shouldest make thy nest, though thou hidest thy self in the clefts of the rock, though thou Shouldst make thy nest,
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as high as the Eagle, I will bring thee downe from thence. as high as the Eagl, I will bring thee down from thence.
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It is not talking that our Island is scituate in the Sea, and environed with walls:
It is not talking that our Island is situate in the Sea, and environed with walls:
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Judgement can leape over the Sea, as well as the pestilence hath done our walled Townes.
Judgement can leap over the Sea, as well as the pestilence hath done our walled Towns.
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It is a vaine thing, and yet if you hearken to the discourse of most men, you shall see that this is that that keepes them secure.
It is a vain thing, and yet if you harken to the discourse of most men, you shall see that this is that that keeps them secure.
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Or it may be, as some in Isa. 48. 15. Wee (say they) have made a covenant with death, and with hell are wee at agreement,
Or it may be, as Some in Isaiah 48. 15. we (say they) have made a Covenant with death, and with hell Are we At agreement,
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when the overflowing scourge shall passe thorow it, shall not come unto us. when the overflowing scourge shall pass thorough it, shall not come unto us.
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Well (saith the Lord) your covenant with death shall bee disanulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand,
Well (Says the Lord) your Covenant with death shall be Disannulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand,
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when the overflowing scourge shall passe thorow, then you shall bee trodden downe by it: when the overflowing scourge shall pass thorough, then you shall be trodden down by it:
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When judgement commeth, of all the people in the world it shall certainly meet with you.
When judgement comes, of all the people in the world it shall Certainly meet with you.
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What meane these idle dreames, and vaine conceits, that when we goe on in an unreformed condition,
What mean these idle dreams, and vain conceits, that when we go on in an unreformed condition,
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and in a course of sinne and impenitency:
and in a course of sin and impenitency:
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yet because you have the Ministers, and the ordinances, and the people of God amongst us,
yet Because you have the Ministers, and the ordinances, and the people of God among us,
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there is nothing in the world so requisite for thy welfare as these things.
there is nothing in the world so requisite for thy welfare as these things.
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because we are convenient for scituation, and such like things. These are vaine things, they will doe us no good at that time:
Because we Are convenient for situation, and such like things. These Are vain things, they will do us not good At that time:
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and for the present, they shew our securitie, our horrible security.
and for the present, they show our security, our horrible security.
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Fourthly, take another evidence, and that is, the abounding of the sinnes of the Land. Were it possible that at such a time as this, of shaking the Rod, the Sword over us,
Fourthly, take Another evidence, and that is, the abounding of the Sins of the Land. Were it possible that At such a time as this, of shaking the Rod, the Sword over us,
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when judgements are upon the Nation, that there should be such abundance of iniquitie in all places,
when Judgments Are upon the nation, that there should be such abundance of iniquity in all places,
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if men were not in a dead sleepe? How doth drunkennesse stagger, and reele in every street? How doth pride vaunt,
if men were not in a dead sleep? How does Drunkenness stagger, and reel in every street? How does pride vaunt,
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and boast it selfe in every Church and assembly, though it be cryed downe never so much? Alas (beloved) are these times to pride up our selves in vanitie? Are these times to runne after the sensuall,
and boast it self in every Church and assembly, though it be cried down never so much? Alas (Beloved) Are these times to pride up our selves in vanity? are these times to run After the sensual,
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and sinfull courses of an ungodly generation? These are times wherein God calleth for fasting, and brokennesse of heart.
and sinful courses of an ungodly generation? These Are times wherein God calls for fasting, and brokenness of heart.
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Lay aside thy fine apparell (saith God to the people) that I may know what to doe unto thee. Lay aside thy fine apparel (Says God to the people) that I may know what to do unto thee.
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Wee should lay aside these things, that wee may shew our selves to be men awake,
we should lay aside these things, that we may show our selves to be men awake,
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But men generally doe so abound in wickednesse and ungodlinesse, that we may rather conclude, as it is in the Revelation, that the time is now come too neere;
But men generally doe so abound in wickedness and ungodliness, that we may rather conclude, as it is in the Revelation, that the time is now come too near;
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He that is filthy, let him be filthy still, that is, let him goe on to the end.
He that is filthy, let him be filthy still, that is, let him go on to the end.
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It is evident and apparant, that sinne is increased since the sicknesse: it is apparant that our sins are agravated, though they are daily cryed downe.
It is evident and apparent, that sin is increased since the sickness: it is apparent that our Sins Are aggravated, though they Are daily cried down.
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And now at this time, as if we would defie God to his face, and call upon him to hasten his judgements upon our Land, upon our Families,
And now At this time, as if we would defy God to his face, and call upon him to hasten his Judgments upon our Land, upon our Families,
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and persons, every one strives (as it were) who shall outdare him most, in our excesses, in impenitencie, in hardning our selves in a course of sinne.
and Persons, every one strives (as it were) who shall outdare him most, in our Excesses, in impenitency, in hardening our selves in a course of sin.
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These things convince us of our security. There are many more that might be named, if the time would permit.
These things convince us of our security. There Are many more that might be nam, if the time would permit.
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But put these together, and they may shew us our wretchednesse. When we consider how little we have profited by Judgements:
But put these together, and they may show us our wretchedness. When we Consider how little we have profited by Judgments:
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how little we have profited by the ordinances: how full of vaine confidence, and idle dreames:
how little we have profited by the ordinances: how full of vain confidence, and idle dreams:
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how notwithstanding all these wee abound still in wickednesse, and there is no reformation of our hearts and lives:
how notwithstanding all these we abound still in wickedness, and there is no Reformation of our hearts and lives:
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what may wee not conclude against our selves?
what may we not conclude against our selves?
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If ever people were drowned in a drunken security, wee of all people under heaven are at this time.
If ever people were drowned in a drunken security, we of all people under heaven Are At this time.
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We have had warning by judgements inflicted upon others, for many yeares together. It hath come neerer to us by degrees:
We have had warning by Judgments inflicted upon Others, for many Years together. It hath come nearer to us by Degrees:
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it began a farre off in Bohemia: and then in the Palatinate, and in Germanie. The Lord would have us see how he commeth to us by degrees, by steps, that at the last we may meet him by repentance.
it began a Far off in Bohemia: and then in the Palatinate, and in Germany. The Lord would have us see how he comes to us by Degrees, by steps, that At the last we may meet him by Repentance.
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But where is the man that yet gets out of the bed of security, that commeth out of his sleepe to meet the Lord? that comes with a broken heart to begge for forgivenesse of his sins past,
But where is the man that yet gets out of the Bed of security, that comes out of his sleep to meet the Lord? that comes with a broken heart to beg for forgiveness of his Sins past,
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and to beg for mercy for the time to come?
and to beg for mercy for the time to come?
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Well now, since it is so, that we are convinced by these signes that we are in a carnall and sinfull security:
Well now, since it is so, that we Are convinced by these Signs that we Are in a carnal and sinful security:
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wee see then (so many of us at least, that are children of the light,
we see then (so many of us At least, that Are children of the Light,
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and of the day) what cause we have to be awakened, and to doe that for others, which they will not doe for themselves:
and of the day) what cause we have to be awakened, and to do that for Others, which they will not do for themselves:
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to bee more earnest in prayer, more frequent in humbling our soules, for our owne sinnes and theirs, that God may lay aside,
to be more earnest in prayer, more frequent in humbling our Souls, for our own Sins and theirs, that God may lay aside,
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and cast away his judgements and displeasure, that either are feared, or lie upon us.
and cast away his Judgments and displeasure, that either Are feared, or lie upon us.
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It is not a fearfull thing, that when the Lyon roareth, the beasts of the Forrests tremble;
It is not a fearful thing, that when the lion roareth, the beasts of the Forests tremble;
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Yet the God of heaven roareth against the world at this day, and the proud hearts of men, doe not tremble before him? Shall the beasts of the Forrests bee afraid of the Lyon, more then the poore wormes of the earth, of the mighty God of heaven and earth? But this is the horrible Atheisme and infidelity, that is in the hearts of men, that they beleeve not Gods power and justice, nor his threatnings.
Yet the God of heaven roareth against the world At this day, and the proud hearts of men, do not tremble before him? Shall the beasts of the Forests be afraid of the lion, more then the poor worms of the earth, of the mighty God of heaven and earth? But this is the horrible Atheism and infidelity, that is in the hearts of men, that they believe not God's power and Justice, nor his threatenings.
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I beseech you let every man be exhorted, to stirre up his soule to this businesse, to awaken himselfe in his owne particular person.
I beseech you let every man be exhorted, to stir up his soul to this business, to awaken himself in his own particular person.
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Consider that there are others that are awake, that may bring you sorrow enough: bee you awakened to prevent those miseries. Consider that there Are Others that Are awake, that may bring you sorrow enough: be you awakened to prevent those misery's.
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Sathan is awake to tempt you.
Sathan is awake to tempt you.
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Bee sober and watchfull, saith Saint Peter, for your adversary the divill, goeth about seeking whom hee may devoure. Sathan is busie, be Sobrium and watchful, Says Saint Peter, for your adversary the Devil, Goes about seeking whom he may devour. Sathan is busy,
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and watching to make you his prey, watch you therefore, that you enter not into tentation.
and watching to make you his prey, watch you Therefore, that you enter not into tentation.
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Your owne Corruptions are alwayes awake.
Your own Corruptions Are always awake.
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The concupisence, and depraved disposition of the soule, it is awake still to further every evill motion;
The concupiscence, and depraved disposition of the soul, it is awake still to further every evil motion;
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to draw you aside by its tentations.
to draw you aside by its tentations.
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As David saith of the ungodly man, the wickednesse of the wicked saith in my heart.
As David Says of the ungodly man, the wickedness of the wicked Says in my heart.
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Therefore (saith the Apostle) I beseech you abstaine, as pilgrims and strangers, from fleshly lusts, that warre against the soule.
Therefore (Says the Apostle) I beseech you abstain, as pilgrim's and Strangers, from fleshly Lustiest, that war against the soul.
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Doe as men in warre, when they know that they have a waking enemie against them, they will be sure to keepe their Watch.
Do as men in war, when they know that they have a waking enemy against them, they will be sure to keep their Watch.
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Beloved, you cannot but know that your corruptions are awake, you may perceive it in your sleepes and dreames:
beloved, you cannot but know that your corruptions Are awake, you may perceive it in your sleeps and dreams:
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take heed that you bee not found in a spirituall sleepe, that corruption prevaile not over you.
take heed that you be not found in a spiritual sleep, that corruption prevail not over you.
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Besides these, the enemies of the Church are awake:
Beside these, the enemies of the Church Are awake:
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Heretiques are awake every where to bring men from the faith, to pervert the faith of many:
Heretics Are awake every where to bring men from the faith, to pervert the faith of many:
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oh be awake to prevent those. Besides, others are awaken to ransack houses, to destroy Cities:
o be awake to prevent those. Beside, Others Are awaken to ransack houses, to destroy Cities:
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oh be awake, that you may bee at peace with the Lord of Hosts, the God of Armies, that hath all power in his hand to keepe you safe.
o be awake, that you may be At peace with the Lord of Hosts, the God of Armies, that hath all power in his hand to keep you safe.
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Againe secondly, consider the evill of this security you are in, of this disposition of heart,
Again secondly, Consider the evil of this security you Are in, of this disposition of heart,
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when you cry, peace, peace, to your selves in the middest of Gods displeasure. It is an evill disease: a spirituall lethargie.
when you cry, peace, peace, to your selves in the midst of God's displeasure. It is an evil disease: a spiritual lethargy.
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That disease we know in the body, it takes a man with sleepe, and so he dieth.
That disease we know in the body, it Takes a man with sleep, and so he Dieth.
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Oh how many are in this spirituall lethargie, in this deepe sleepe of sinne at this day, the Lord awaken them.
O how many Are in this spiritual lethargy, in this deep sleep of sin At this day, the Lord awaken them.
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It is the more dangerous, because it is a senslesse disease: A disease that takes the senses from the soule:
It is the more dangerous, Because it is a senseless disease: A disease that Takes the Senses from the soul:
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and diseases (we know) that take away the senses, are dangerous: for it is not only a signe, that nature is overcome by the disease;
and diseases (we know) that take away the Senses, Are dangerous: for it is not only a Signen, that nature is overcome by the disease;
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but besides, it draweth men from seeking for cure. Thus it is with the spirituall lethargie;
but beside, it draws men from seeking for cure. Thus it is with the spiritual lethargy;
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it shewes not only that sinne hath prevailed in the heart, that it hath overcome grace,
it shows not only that sin hath prevailed in the heart, that it hath overcome grace,
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and thereupon you have yeelded unto it, to your pride, and covetousnesse, and vanity, as those that are subdued under a disease:
and thereupon you have yielded unto it, to your pride, and covetousness, and vanity, as those that Are subdued under a disease:
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but it hindreth you from seeking the meanes to escape out of it. Thou saist (saith Christ to the Church of Laodicea,) that thou art rich, and needest nothing;
but it hindereth you from seeking the means to escape out of it. Thou Sayest (Says christ to the Church of Laodicea,) that thou art rich, and Needest nothing;
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and that was the reason shee sought not to Christ. It is our condition: we have knowledge enough, therefore we care not for the ordinances of God;
and that was the reason she sought not to christ. It is our condition: we have knowledge enough, Therefore we care not for the ordinances of God;
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Wee have faith enough, and therefore wee care not for increasing it:
we have faith enough, and Therefore we care not for increasing it:
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though none of us say thus with our tongues, yet most of us beleeve thus with our hearts.
though none of us say thus with our tongues, yet most of us believe thus with our hearts.
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and cursed be thy misbestowed labour thou dissembling hypocrite.
and cursed be thy misbestowed labour thou dissembling hypocrite.
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So may I say, the neglecting of the ordinances, the carelesnesse of men in the use of the meanes of salvation, saith in my heart, that there is abundance of securitie, that they are in a spirituall lethargie that leadeth to death.
So may I say, the neglecting of the ordinances, the carelessness of men in the use of the means of salvation, Says in my heart, that there is abundance of security, that they Are in a spiritual lethargy that leads to death.
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As it is an evill disease, so it causeth much evill. It is that which driveth away the Spirit of God.
As it is an evil disease, so it Causes much evil. It is that which drives away the Spirit of God.
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It is the counsell of the Apostle, Grieve not the Spirit, quench not the Spirit: When wee neglect the motions of the Spirit, the Spirit withdraweth it selfe.
It is the counsel of the Apostle, Grieve not the Spirit, quench not the Spirit: When we neglect the motions of the Spirit, the Spirit withdraweth it self.
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Doth not your owne experience tell you this? Consider a little, what motions you have had:
Does not your own experience tell you this? Consider a little, what motions you have had:
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how God by the checks of your consciences, sometime by secret incitements, as it were a spurre upon your hearts, hath moved you to dutie, and to leave your sinnes.
how God by the Checks of your Consciences, sometime by secret incitements, as it were a spur upon your hearts, hath moved you to duty, and to leave your Sins.
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How have these moved you? you have had purposes it may be to performe these duties, to walke in the wayes of God, to please him in all things:
How have these moved you? you have had Purposes it may be to perform these duties, to walk in the ways of God, to please him in all things:
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the neglect of these purposes, hath driven away the Spirit, it may be God now leaveth you to finall hardnesse. Againe, it letteth in Sathan.
the neglect of these Purposes, hath driven away the Spirit, it may be God now Leaveth you to final hardness. Again, it lets in Sathan.
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When the uncleane spirit is driven out, hee goeth about seeking rest, and finding none, at last hee returneth from whence hee went, When the unclean Spirit is driven out, he Goes about seeking rest, and finding none, At last he returns from whence he went,
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and findeth the house swept and garnished: and he entreth in, and bringeth seven spirits more, worse then himselfe. Alas!and finds the house swept and garnished: and he entereth in, and brings seven spirits more, Worse then himself. Alas!
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how many men are there, that for a fitt, in some particulars have altered their course,
how many men Are there, that for a fit, in Some particulars have altered their course,
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and have thought to become new men: yet rushing upon former occasions, and temptations to sinne, they have growne secure and carelesse,
and have Thought to become new men: yet rushing upon former occasions, and temptations to sin, they have grown secure and careless,
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and now Sathan hath gotten stronger hold of them, with seven spirits worse.
and now Sathan hath got Stronger hold of them, with seven spirits Worse.
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Nay, this is that, that drives away Christ, and the comfortable influence of his Spirit in the heart.
Nay, this is that, that drives away christ, and the comfortable influence of his Spirit in the heart.
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The Church in Cant. 5. was asleepe, was in a spirituall slumber:
The Church in Cant 5. was asleep, was in a spiritual slumber:
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and Christ goeth away, Shee seekes him whom her soule loved, but shee could not find him.
and christ Goes away, She seeks him whom her soul loved, but she could not find him.
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I speake now, to those that were awake, and are now asleepe: their hearts it may be are awake:
I speak now, to those that were awake, and Are now asleep: their hearts it may be Are awake:
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but they walke not with that watchfulnesse, and humility of spirit before the Lord as they ought:
but they walk not with that watchfulness, and humility of Spirit before the Lord as they ought:
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therefore now they are heavy, and destitute of the comforts of the Spirit. Well, they may thanke themselves:
Therefore now they Are heavy, and destitute of the comforts of the Spirit. Well, they may thank themselves:
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Christ hath hid himselfe to teach them to be more watchfull. And, to conclude: This is the cause of positive Judgements.
christ hath hid himself to teach them to be more watchful. And, to conclude: This is the cause of positive Judgments.
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You know what came upon the old world, and upon Sodome and Gomorrah, for their securitie. You know what Come upon the old world, and upon Sodom and Gomorrah, for their security.
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And likewise of future Judgements, it is that which casteth men from heaven to hell.
And likewise of future Judgments, it is that which Cast men from heaven to hell.
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That servant that saith in his heart, my Master deferreth his comming, and therefore hee eates, and drinkes with the drunken: That servant that Says in his heart, my Master deferreth his coming, and Therefore he eats, and drinks with the drunken:
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what is the issue of it? Hee shall have his portion given him with hypocrites, where there is weeping,
what is the issue of it? He shall have his portion given him with Hypocrites, where there is weeping,
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and wailing, and gnashing of teeth, Mat. 24. Here is enough (I suppose) to awaken you. and wailing, and gnashing of teeth, Mathew 24. Here is enough (I suppose) to awaken you.
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Whensoever the heart of man is held downe with secure thoughts of Gods displeasure, and thinkes it is at peace with God, it is an evident signe that wrath is a comming.
Whensoever the heart of man is held down with secure thoughts of God's displeasure, and thinks it is At peace with God, it is an evident Signen that wrath is a coming.
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Nay (beloved) in that measure you are in carnall securitie; in that measure you are under wrath:
Nay (Beloved) in that measure you Are in carnal security; in that measure you Are under wrath:
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let that therefore be enough to awaken you: and say thus with your selves:
let that Therefore be enough to awaken you: and say thus with your selves:
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It were better for me a great deale, to be among the number of those, that complaine, and are mourning Christians;
It were better for me a great deal, to be among the number of those, that complain, and Are mourning Christians;
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then to bee in the number of those that are full of jollity, and Joviality, that rejoyce and sport themselves, that put farre from them the evill day:
then to be in the number of those that Are full of jollity, and Joviality, that rejoice and sport themselves, that put Far from them the evil day:
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I might then escape the wrath of God, as they doe.
I might then escape the wrath of God, as they do.
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Who are they that escape wrath? See in Ezekiel 9. Those that were awake when others slept, those that mourned,
Who Are they that escape wrath? See in Ezekielem 9. Those that were awake when Others slept, those that mourned,
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when others laughed, those that humbled themselves before God, when others hardned themselves:
when Others laughed, those that humbled themselves before God, when Others hardened themselves:
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those were the men that were marked in the forehead by the Angel, and they escaped.
those were the men that were marked in the forehead by the Angel, and they escaped.
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And in the third of Malachie; Those that feared the Lord, and thought upon his name (in those evill times) that spake oft one to another:
And in the third of Malachi; Those that feared the Lord, and Thought upon his name (in those evil times) that spoke oft one to Another:
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there was a booke of remembrance of them, and they are Gods jewels; he will be sure to keepe them safe.there was a book of remembrance of them, and they Are God's Jewels; he will be sure to keep them safe.
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But how shall wee come to be awakened? I should have told you some helpes for this:
But how shall we come to be awakened? I should have told you Some helps for this:
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I will but touch upon a few in a word. First, I will propound sobrietie as a maine helpe.
I will but touch upon a few in a word. First, I will propound sobriety as a main help.
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Would you be watchfull, and kept from spirituall slumber, take heed that you keepe your selves sober.
Would you be watchful, and kept from spiritual slumber, take heed that you keep your selves Sobrium.
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I speake not of sobrietie, as it is opposed to drunkennesse, though that be one thing, Bee not filled with wine, wherein is excesse, but bee filled with the holy Ghost, Ephes. 5. As if he should say, you cannot be filled with the holy Ghost, and with excesse of Wine:
I speak not of sobriety, as it is opposed to Drunkenness, though that be one thing, be not filled with wine, wherein is excess, but be filled with the holy Ghost, Ephesians 5. As if he should say, you cannot be filled with the holy Ghost, and with excess of Wine:
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persons that take liberty in excessive drinking, certainly they are destitute of the holy Ghost, and so of life and salvation.
Persons that take liberty in excessive drinking, Certainly they Are destitute of the holy Ghost, and so of life and salvation.
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But I meane a further sobriety; that is, as it is opposed to worldly-mindednesse. Take heed that you plunge not your selves too much in the world; and worldly pleasures and cares:
But I mean a further sobriety; that is, as it is opposed to Worldly-mindedness. Take heed that you plunge not your selves too much in the world; and worldly pleasures and Cares:
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for these are against the rule of sobriety.
for these Are against the Rule of sobriety.
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Be sober in your diet, in your apparell, in your gaining, in your spending, in your mirth, in your company, in every thing:
Be Sobrium in your diet, in your apparel, in your gaining, in your spending, in your mirth, in your company, in every thing:
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that is, moderate your selves, and your affections in these things.
that is, moderate your selves, and your affections in these things.
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A man may soone grow to such a drunkennesse, by excesse in worldly affections, that he may bee in a dead sleepe, neglecting Gods judgements,
A man may soon grow to such a Drunkenness, by excess in worldly affections, that he may be in a dead sleep, neglecting God's Judgments,
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and his owne estate, as wee see men that plunge themselves in worldly businesse are. It takes away the thoughts of those things that concerne our spirituall good.
and his own estate, as we see men that plunge themselves in worldly business Are. It Takes away the thoughts of those things that concern our spiritual good.
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I say not that you should leave off the businesse of the world: for every man must continue in the calling that God hath set him.
I say not that you should leave off the business of the world: for every man must continue in the calling that God hath Set him.
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But I say, moderate your affections to the things of the world: Doe worldly businesses with heavenly mindes, in obedience to God: Doe them with waking hearts;
But I say, moderate your affections to the things of the world: Do worldly businesses with heavenly minds, in Obedience to God: Do them with waking hearts;
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to repent for the sinnes of your callings, to avoide the sinnes of your callings.
to Repent for the Sins of your callings, to avoid the Sins of your callings.
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And that that I say of labouring in your callings, I say of pleasures, and of every thing else;
And that that I say of labouring in your callings, I say of pleasures, and of every thing Else;
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we should be watchfull and sober: as S. Peter saith, Bee sober and watch. Secondly, if you would be free from security, which is a forerunner of judgement;
we should be watchful and Sobrium: as S. Peter Says, be Sobrium and watch. Secondly, if you would be free from security, which is a forerunner of judgement;
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be sure to keepe your selves in exercise.
be sure to keep your selves in exercise.
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A man that would keepe himselfe awake, will busie himselfe in some exercise, and imployment or other. A man that would keep himself awake, will busy himself in Some exercise, and employment or other.
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What exercise should a Christian use? The exercise of grace, and of the duties of obedience.
What exercise should a Christian use? The exercise of grace, and of the duties of Obedience.
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Be sure to keepe your selves in the exercise of all the advantages that God giveth you in your lives, to imploy your graces in.
Be sure to keep your selves in the exercise of all the advantages that God gives you in your lives, to employ your graces in.
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In difficulties and straites, exercise your faith. In provocations to anger and discontent, exercise meeknesse. In crosses and troubles, and afflictions, exercise patience.
In difficulties and straits, exercise your faith. In provocations to anger and discontent, exercise meekness. In Crosses and Troubles, and afflictions, exercise patience.
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In the miseries and wants of others, whether spirituall or corporall, exercise mercy. And what I say concerning grace, I say concerning duty.
In the misery's and Wants of Others, whither spiritual or corporal, exercise mercy. And what I say Concerning grace, I say Concerning duty.
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Keepe your selves in the exercise of prayer, and reading, and meditation, and conference, some one thing or other, some holy employment or other, that may keepe the soule waking.
Keep your selves in the exercise of prayer, and reading, and meditation, and conference, Some one thing or other, Some holy employment or other, that may keep the soul waking.
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For I tell you, you shall find, that whensoever you let fall spirituall exercise, you will at that very instant fall into carnall securitie in some kind or other.
For I tell you, you shall find, that whensoever you let fallen spiritual exercise, you will At that very instant fallen into carnal security in Some kind or other.
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Thirdly, would you keepe your selves from this dead sleepe of carnall security, then keepe your spirits in feare.
Thirdly, would you keep your selves from this dead sleep of carnal security, then keep your spirits in Fear.
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Sorrow and griefe makes a man heavy;
Sorrow and grief makes a man heavy;
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but feare keepes a man waking, when Iacob feared Esau, he kept a watch that night.
but Fear keeps a man waking, when Iacob feared Esau, he kept a watch that night.
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Sampson feared the Philistims, and it wakened him out of his sleepe. Feare makes a man watchfull.Sampson feared the philistines, and it wakened him out of his sleep. fear makes a man watchful.
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You may perceive it in your owne experience. In that measure that the feare of God prevaileth, securitie is expelled. Keepe feare therefore.
You may perceive it in your own experience. In that measure that the Fear of God prevails, security is expelled. Keep Fear Therefore.
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Blessed is the man that feareth alwayes, but he that hardneth his heart falleth into evill.
Blessed is the man that fears always, but he that Hardeneth his heart falls into evil.
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Marke how he opposeth the hardning of a mans selfe in carnall securitie, to the feare of God.
Mark how he Opposeth the hardening of a men self in carnal security, to the Fear of God.
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Keepe your heart in a constant feare. Reason thus; Alas!
Keep your heart in a constant Fear. Reason thus; Alas!
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shall I doe this thing, and sinne against God? Will not God be offended and displeased? Shall I goe on in this vanity? Would I have the judgement of God find me in this company? would I have it seise upon mee in this imployment, in this businesse, in this action? Feare lest God should strike thee in such an act,shall I do this thing, and sin against God? Will not God be offended and displeased? Shall I go on in this vanity? Would I have the judgement of God find me in this company? would I have it seize upon me in this employment, in this business, in this actium? fear lest God should strike thee in such an act,
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lest Death should seize upon thee in such a place, and let that make thee keepe a constant watch against the snares that are in those places. Fourthly, keepe good company.
lest Death should seize upon thee in such a place, and let that make thee keep a constant watch against the snares that Are in those places. Fourthly, keep good company.
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Company you know is a good meanes to keepe men awake.
Company you know is a good means to keep men awake.
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Two are better then one, and woe to him that is alone, saith Solomon. I say good company:Two Are better then one, and woe to him that is alone, Says Solomon. I say good company:
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for there are a company that will infect you. Keepe not company with a froward person, lest thou learne his frowardnesse.
for there Are a company that will infect you. Keep not company with a froward person, lest thou Learn his frowardness.
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So, keepe not company with drunken, and swearing persons, these are the Divels instruments, to keepe a man in carnall security.
So, keep not company with drunken, and swearing Persons, these Are the Devils Instruments, to keep a man in carnal security.
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No, keepe company with those that have a charge given them, to exhort one another daily,
No, keep company with those that have a charge given them, to exhort one Another daily,
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and to consider one another, to provoke to love, and good workes. and to Consider one Another, to provoke to love, and good works.
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Keepe company with the Saints, and make use of all opportunities to provoke others, and to be provoked by others. That is the fourth helpe.
Keep company with the Saints, and make use of all opportunities to provoke Others, and to be provoked by Others. That is the fourth help.
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Fifthly, would you bee kept from this sinfull security: then keepe God alwayes in your sight.
Fifthly, would you be kept from this sinful security: then keep God always in your sighed.
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It is a good way for a man that would keepe himselfe awake, to fix his eye upon some object.
It is a good Way for a man that would keep himself awake, to fix his eye upon Some Object.
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Fix your eye upon this maine object, God.
Fix your eye upon this main Object, God.
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get into a secret corner, wherein you may confesse those many provocations whereby you have provoked God all your dayes:
get into a secret corner, wherein you may confess those many provocations whereby you have provoked God all your days:
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and resolve to amend, if the Lord spare you.
and resolve to amend, if the Lord spare you.
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Whether shall I depart from thy presence, saith David, This is that the Lord would have his people to consider, to keepe them from sinne, in Ier. 23. 23. Am I a God at hand (saith the Lord) and not a God a farre off? Doe not I fill heaven and earth, saith the Lord? Can a man hide himselfe from God in any secret place? Thinke in thy chamber, in thy parlour, in thy shop, in thy house, in thy friends house, in the street, in the Church, in every place wheresoever thou art, that there God is also. Whither shall I depart from thy presence, Says David, This is that the Lord would have his people to Consider, to keep them from sin, in Jeremiah 23. 23. Am I a God At hand (Says the Lord) and not a God a Far off? Do not I fill heaven and earth, Says the Lord? Can a man hide himself from God in any secret place? Think in thy chamber, in thy parlour, in thy shop, in thy house, in thy Friends house, in the street, in the Church, in every place wheresoever thou art, that there God is also.
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If a man had but alwayes some one before him as a witnesse, he would not venture upon many things, that hee now doth.
If a man had but always Some one before him as a witness, he would not venture upon many things, that he now does.
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If a malefactour should see the Judge before him: if the child had alwayes his fathers eye upon him:
If a Malefactor should see the Judge before him: if the child had always his Father's eye upon him:
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or the servant had alwayes his Master sitting about him, and above him (though there are many that are unjust servants) yet neverthelesse hee would serve him, at least with eye-service.
or the servant had always his Master sitting about him, and above him (though there Are many that Are unjust Servants) yet nevertheless he would serve him, At least with eye-service.
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Now set your selves in the eye of God, that sees you in the darke: heares you in your most secret whisperings:
Now Set your selves in the eye of God, that sees you in the dark: hears you in your most secret whisperings:
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knowes every action of your life, and every circumstance of those Actions. This will be a meanes to keepe thee from security.
knows every actium of your life, and every circumstance of those Actions. This will be a means to keep thee from security.
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I will adde but one more, which is the sixth. Consider thy latter end: The night is now comming upon us.
I will add but one more, which is the sixth. Consider thy latter end: The night is now coming upon us.
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If it were told any of us, that this night thou shalt die, as it was told the rich man in Luke 12. Thou foole, this night shall they take away thy soule:
If it were told any of us, that this night thou shalt die, as it was told the rich man in Luke 12. Thou fool, this night shall they take away thy soul:
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I thinke there is none that heareth me this day, but hee would certainly keepe waking this night.
I think there is none that hears me this day, but he would Certainly keep waking this night.
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But it is not bodily waking we plead for: but spirituall waking, a waking from sinne, a waking to repentance:
But it is not bodily waking we plead for: but spiritual waking, a waking from sin, a waking to Repentance:
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And we tell you that Death is now at the dore, ready to seize upon you.
And we tell you that Death is now At the door, ready to seize upon you.
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Wee speake not only to you that are aged, that are at the brinke of the grave:
we speak not only to you that Are aged, that Are At the brink of the grave:
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but we speake also to you that are young: Death may seize upon you, and strike you this night: be awakened now to repentance.
but we speak also to you that Are young: Death may seize upon you, and strike you this night: be awakened now to Repentance.
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I remember what God said to the Church of Sardis; Bee watchfull, and strengthen the things that remaine. That Church was asleepe,
I Remember what God said to the Church of Sardis; be watchful, and strengthen the things that remain. That Church was asleep,
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as many of us are at this day.
as many of us Are At this day.
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God commeth to awaken you now, as he did them, that that little goodnesse you have left, may bee renewed and confirmed.
God comes to awaken you now, as he did them, that that little Goodness you have left, may be renewed and confirmed.
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You that are quite out of the way of grace, and goe on in a course of sinne:
You that Are quite out of the Way of grace, and go on in a course of sin:
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fit now downe, and humble your soules:
fit now down, and humble your Souls:
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Poore Uriah carrieth Death in his bosome:
Poor Uriah Carrieth Death in his bosom:
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Begin now, delay it no longer, it may be the last night, the everlasting night to you: take this warning now therefore; be awakened to repentance.
Begin now, Delay it no longer, it may be the last night, the everlasting night to you: take this warning now Therefore; be awakened to Repentance.
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This is that the Scripture calleth upon so much, Eccles. 11. Rejoyce O young man, in the dayes of thy youth,
This is that the Scripture calls upon so much, Eccles. 11. Rejoice Oh young man, in the days of thy youth,
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and let thy heart cheare thee in thy youth, and walke in the wayes of thine heart,
and let thy heart cheer thee in thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart,
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and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all this, thou shalt come to Iudgement. As if he should say:and in the sighed of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all this, thou shalt come to Judgement. As if he should say:
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You that are in the middest of your delights, that solace your selves in the middest of the abundance of the earth, which you enjoy, that sport your selves in the pleasures of this world, know that there will come a Judgement day, see therefore now what will best answer God then.
You that Are in the midst of your delights, that solace your selves in the midst of the abundance of the earth, which you enjoy, that sport your selves in the pleasures of this world, know that there will come a Judgement day, see Therefore now what will best answer God then.
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Since the end of all things is at hand (saith the Apostle) let us bee sober, and watch. Since the end of all things is At hand (Says the Apostle) let us be Sobrium, and watch.
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Wee know not how neere the end of the world is, wee know indeed it shall not bee yet,
we know not how near the end of the world is, we know indeed it shall not be yet,
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because Antichrist must bee destroyed, and the Jewes called before that day come:
Because Antichrist must be destroyed, and the Jews called before that day come:
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but neverthelesse, certainly thy end is neere, thy day, thy particular death (and that is the time of thy particular judgement) may be sudden:
but nevertheless, Certainly thy end is near, thy day, thy particular death (and that is the time of thy particular judgement) may be sudden:
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It is appointed for all men once to die, and after that commeth the judgement; That is the particular Judgement that commeth upon Death:It is appointed for all men once to die, and After that comes the judgement; That is the particular Judgement that comes upon Death:
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so I say, this may be the night of thy death, and the morning, may be the day of thy particular doome.
so I say, this may be the night of thy death, and the morning, may be the day of thy particular doom.
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Iudge your selves now, that you may not bee judged of the Lord: It was the use that the Apostle made even to good men:Judge your selves now, that you may not be judged of the Lord: It was the use that the Apostle made even to good men:
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For this cause (saith he) many are sicke, and weake, and many sleepe; that is, they are dead:For this cause (Says he) many Are sick, and weak, and many sleep; that is, they Are dead:
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what then? If wee would judge our selves, wee should not bee judged of the Lord.
what then? If we would judge our selves, we should not be judged of the Lord.
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So say I to you, judge your selves: now bring your selves as prisoners before the Barre:
So say I to you, judge your selves: now bring your selves as Prisoners before the Bar:
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arraigne your selves as malefactours before the Judge: bring out the particular bills of inditement against your selves, whereby you have provoked God:
arraign your selves as malefactors before the Judge: bring out the particular bills of indictment against your selves, whereby you have provoked God:
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yet there is mercie, the day of grace, and opportunity of repentance, and turning unto God, yet lasteth; therefore doe it now.
yet there is mercy, the day of grace, and opportunity of Repentance, and turning unto God, yet lasteth; Therefore do it now.
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I might adde many other helpes to this purpose, but these shall suffice at this present.
I might add many other helps to this purpose, but these shall suffice At this present.
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Wee have an example before our eyes, enough to warne us of this. Here is an example of Death, which should teach us now to awaken our selves,
we have an Exampl before our eyes, enough to warn us of this. Here is an Exampl of Death, which should teach us now to awaken our selves,
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and not to liue securely, as men that dreame of a long life, for many yeares.
and not to live securely, as men that dream of a long life, for many Years.
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Here is a young man dead: tooke away in the prime of his time, in the beginning of his dayes:
Here is a young man dead: took away in the prime of his time, in the beginning of his days:
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his sicknesse though it held him not long, yet it was somewhat violent. How know you what a short time you have, though you are now young:
his sickness though it held him not long, yet it was somewhat violent. How know you what a short time you have, though you Are now young:
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or if you live longer, what sicknesse you may have: it may be you may be deprived of your reason and senses:
or if you live longer, what sickness you may have: it may be you may be deprived of your reason and Senses:
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therefore now, while health, and reason, and sense, while these Warning Sermons are afforded, take time,
Therefore now, while health, and reason, and sense, while these Warning Sermons Are afforded, take time,
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and make use of time, lest your securitie make good this Text upon you.
and make use of time, lest your security make good this Text upon you.
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When they shall say Peace, Peace, then sudden destruction commeth upon them, as travaile upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape. FINIS.When they shall say Peace, Peace, then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape. FINIS.
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A CHRISTIANS VICTORIE; OR, CONQVEST OVER DEATHS ENMITIE. SERMON XIII. 1 COR. 15. 26. The last enemie that shall be destroyed, is Death.
A CHRISTIANS VICTORY; OR, CONQVEST OVER DEATHS ENMITY. SERMON XIII. 1 COR. 15. 26. The last enemy that shall be destroyed, is Death.
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IT could bee no Paradox to declare, that every man hath more enemies in the world then friends, both wicked and godly.
IT could be no Paradox to declare, that every man hath more enemies in the world then Friends, both wicked and godly.
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There is no question of it.
There is no question of it.
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But it is true also, that so long as a mans wayes please God, hee can make his enemies his friends.
But it is true also, that so long as a men ways please God, he can make his enemies his Friends.
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Of all the enemies men have, the spirituall are the worst, for they are common continuall enemies.
Of all the enemies men have, the spiritual Are the worst, for they Are Common continual enemies.
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Common enemies I call them, because they are every mans enemies. Others though they bee enemies to some, they are friends to others, these to all.
Common enemies I call them, Because they Are every men enemies. Others though they be enemies to Some, they Are Friends to Others, these to all.
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Continuall, because their warre is never at an end.
Continual, Because their war is never At an end.
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Other enemies we may have truce with now and then, pauses, and breathing times, leasure given us,
Other enemies we may have truce with now and then, pauses, and breathing times, leisure given us,
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when we have done one skirmish to make ready for another: from these there is no intermission nor rest, not for a moment:
when we have done one skirmish to make ready for Another: from these there is no intermission nor rest, not for a moment:
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wheresoever, or whatsoever we are about, it may be said to us, as Dalilah said to Sampson, Up Sampson, thy enemies are upon thee.
wheresoever, or whatsoever we Are about, it may be said to us, as Delilah said to Sampson, Up Sampson, thy enemies Are upon thee.
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The three principall of these (yeeknow) are commonly reckoned up to be.
The three principal of these (yeeknow) Are commonly reckoned up to be.
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The Divell, the World, and the Flesh. But the Apostle telleth us of a fourth, which hee calleth our Last enemie, the enemie which shall last of all assault us, the other will leave assaulting us,
The devil, the World, and the Flesh. But the Apostle Telleth us of a fourth, which he calls our Last enemy, the enemy which shall last of all assault us, the other will leave assaulting us,
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when we are in this world; this, when we are leaving the world, mustereth up his forces against us:
when we Are in this world; this, when we Are leaving the world, mustereth up his forces against us:
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sometimes holding us long play, as the house of David did the house of Saul, till our strength be wasted and spent, sometimes dispatching us with a sudden stroke,
sometime holding us long play, as the house of David did the house of Saul, till our strength be wasted and spent, sometime dispatching us with a sudden stroke,
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as Absolom did Amnon, when our hearts are merry within us.
as Absalom did Amnon, when our hearts Are merry within us.
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This enemie, Death, the very sound of his name, is like the name of Honiades to the Turkes, dreadfull to some:
This enemy, Death, the very found of his name, is like the name of Honiades to the Turkes, dreadful to Some:
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the very dreame of it dreadfull, as Nebuchadnezars dreame was to him, it troubled him, and the image of it, made him tremble and quake.
the very dream of it dreadful, as Nebuchadnezars dream was to him, it troubled him, and the image of it, made him tremble and quake.
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But though the hearing of an enemie may cause disturbance;
But though the hearing of an enemy may cause disturbance;
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yet withall to heare that this enemie is overcome and destroyed, the newes of that may cheare us.
yet withal to hear that this enemy is overcome and destroyed, the news of that may cheer us.
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Behold, this is the newes that the Text bringeth.
Behold, this is the news that the Text brings.
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It telleth us of an enemie indeed, but it telleth us withall of the destruction of this enemie. Death is the common enemie of man-kind;
It Telleth us of an enemy indeed, but it Telleth us withal of the destruction of this enemy. Death is the Common enemy of mankind;
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It is our last enemie, we may thinke it none of the least, because it is the last: yet here is the destruction of it, Oh thou enemie, thy destruction shall come to a perpetuall end.
It is our last enemy, we may think it none of the least, Because it is the last: yet Here is the destruction of it, O thou enemy, thy destruction shall come to a perpetual end.
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It is already destroying, and as it is the last, so at the last it shall be destroyed.
It is already destroying, and as it is the last, so At the last it shall be destroyed.
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Those are the two points that I am to treat of; of an Enemie, and of the destruction of this Enemie.
Those Are the two points that I am to Treat of; of an Enemy, and of the destruction of this Enemy.
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The Enemie is Death, and the Last Enemie (as the Text calleth it) the last that shall assault us.
The Enemy is Death, and the Last Enemy (as the Text calls it) the last that shall assault us.
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In that yee may note two things; Its Qualitie, and Its Ranke. First its nature and qualitie, An Enemie.
In that ye may note two things; Its Quality, and Its Rank. First its nature and quality, an Enemy.
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Secondly, its order and ranke, in what ranke it is Fyled, not in the Fore-front of the battell,
Secondly, its order and rank, in what rank it is Filed, not in the Forefront of the battle,
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but it commeth behind in the Reare, it commeth in the end of the Armie (when all other enemies have given over) and setteth upon us at the last.
but it comes behind in the Rear, it comes in the end of the Army (when all other enemies have given over) and sets upon us At the last.
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Secondly, here is the destruction of the enemie, that is the Milke and honey of the Text. Death though it bee an Enemie, though it be a killing enemie, it shall not bee a conquering enemie. Hee that subdueth all our Enemies for us, will in time subdue them to us.
Secondly, Here is the destruction of the enemy, that is the Milk and honey of the Text. Death though it be an Enemy, though it be a killing enemy, it shall not be a conquering enemy. He that subdueth all our Enemies for us, will in time subdue them to us.
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And who he is, the Apostle telleth you in the verse before the Text, Christ our Lord, Hee shall reigne till hee hath put downe all his enemies under his feet:
And who he is, the Apostle Telleth you in the verse before the Text, christ our Lord, He shall Reign till he hath put down all his enemies under his feet:
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And as all His, so all ours too; both those that are Enemies to him, and to his death.
And as all His, so all ours too; both those that Are Enemies to him, and to his death.
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Among the rest, he will destroy that also;
Among the rest, he will destroy that also;
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As it is the last, with which we shall be assaulted, so it is the last that shall be destroyed.
As it is the last, with which we shall be assaulted, so it is the last that shall be destroyed.
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There are three points of observation wee have here lying before us. First, that Death is an Enemie.
There Are three points of observation we have Here lying before us. First, that Death is an Enemy.
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so wee carry death about us, though like a Moth it lie and fret in the garment,
so we carry death about us, though like a Moth it lie and fret in the garment,
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Secondly, that Death is our last Enemie. Thirdly, that as Death assaulteth us last, so at last it shall bee destroyed.
Secondly, that Death is our last Enemy. Thirdly, that as Death assaulteth us last, so At last it shall be destroyed.
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I begin with the first of these, That Death is an Enemie. And an Enemie indeed it is; one of the Divels regiment.
I begin with the First of these, That Death is an Enemy. And an Enemy indeed it is; one of the Devils regiment.
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The Divell he is the Generall of the Armie: when hee brought sinne into the world, he brought Death into the world.
The devil he is the General of the Army: when he brought sin into the world, he brought Death into the world.
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Sinne drawes Death after it, as the Needle drawes the thread. First I will shew yee what kind of Enemie it is.
Sin draws Death After it, as the Needle draws the thread. First I will show ye what kind of Enemy it is.
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Secondly, wherein it appeareth to be an Enemie. First, what kind of Enemie Death is; A common secret spirituall continuall Enemie.
Secondly, wherein it appears to be an Enemy. First, what kind of Enemy Death is; A Common secret spiritual continual Enemy.
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First a Common Enemie; Common to all mankind.
First a Common Enemy; Common to all mankind.
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The charge it hath, is not like that upon the Aramites, fight neither with small nor great, save onely with the King of Israel.
The charge it hath, is not like that upon the Aramites, fight neither with small nor great, save only with the King of Israel.
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Great and small, King and Keisar, all are markes that this aimeth at: one killing weapon or other it hath for them all;
Great and small, King and Caesar, all Are marks that this aimeth At: one killing weapon or other it hath for them all;
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like Ishmael, The hand of him is against every man. The young and the old, the strong,
like Ishmael, The hand of him is against every man. The young and the old, the strong,
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and rich, and noble, and wise, and holy, none can scape, none can keepe out of Deaths reach.
and rich, and noble, and wise, and holy, none can escape, none can keep out of Death's reach.
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What man is hee that liveth, and shall not see death? Yee will object to me peradventure. What man is he that lives, and shall not see death? Ye will Object to me Peradventure.
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Those that shall live at the comming of our Lord, at the end of the world, shall not see Death.
Those that shall live At the coming of our Lord, At the end of the world, shall not see Death.
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I had thought (I confesse) to have stood a little upon this points discussion, but I must not.
I had Thought (I confess) to have stood a little upon this points discussion, but I must not.
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I have many things to say. In a word therefore; First, these are but a few, and a few make not a generall.
I have many things to say. In a word Therefore; First, these Are but a few, and a few make not a general.
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Secondly, though these die not the ordinary naturall death, but as Elijah and Enoch, shall bee translated up to heaven;
Secondly, though these die not the ordinary natural death, but as Elijah and Enoch, shall be translated up to heaven;
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yet in their translation and assumption, they shall suffer a mutation and change which shall be in stead of Death. Their change is a kind of Death to them,
yet in their Translation and Assump, they shall suffer a mutation and change which shall be in stead of Death. Their change is a kind of Death to them,
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as our death is a kind of change to us.
as our death is a kind of change to us.
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Therefore wee may account it a common Enemie to man-kind, for as the Scripture saith, It is the way of all the earth.
Therefore we may account it a Common Enemy to mankind, for as the Scripture Says, It is the Way of all the earth.
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And the Grave it is the house appointed for all living. It is a common Enemie, and it is the more dangerous for that.
And the Grave it is the house appointed for all living. It is a Common Enemy, and it is the more dangerous for that.
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Secondly, it is A secret Enemie; And it is the more dangerous for that. Secret Traytours are worse then open enemies:
Secondly, it is A secret Enemy; And it is the more dangerous for that. Secret Traitors Are Worse then open enemies:
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these may be prepared against, because we know them: those may surprize us unawares, because wee see them not, nor suspect them.
these may be prepared against, Because we know them: those may surprise us unawares, Because we see them not, nor suspect them.
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and we see not when it eateth, nor can certainly determine the time when it will grate asunder the thread of our life.
and we see not when it Eateth, nor can Certainly determine the time when it will grate asunder the thread of our life.
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What man living can divine when, and how, and where Death will seize upon him? it is not for any to determine such a thing, it lieth so secret, hee cannot find it out.
What man living can divine when, and how, and where Death will seize upon him? it is not for any to determine such a thing, it lies so secret, he cannot find it out.
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What a sort of diseases wee are subject to, you may imagine how many.
What a sort of diseases we Are Subject to, you may imagine how many.
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Nay, yee cannot imagine how many, when the very eye (as some Occolists observe) hath above sixtie diseases.
Nay, ye cannot imagine how many, when the very eye (as Some Occultists observe) hath above sixtie diseases.
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What a many casualties there are every moment, when as oft as wee step over the threshold, wee cannot tell whether ever wee shall come home againe.
What a many casualties there Are every moment, when as oft as we step over the threshold, we cannot tell whither ever we shall come home again.
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The fire saith, Death is in me; and the Water saith, Death is in mee; the earth we tread on hath Death in it;The fire Says, Death is in me; and the Water Says, Death is in me; the earth we tread on hath Death in it;
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the Ayre we breath in, that which wee continually take in, and put out at our nosethrils hath death in it:
the Air we breath in, that which we continually take in, and put out At our nosethrills hath death in it:
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Death dwelleth with us in our houses; it walketh with us in the streets; It lieth downe with us in our beds;Death dwells with us in our houses; it walks with us in the streets; It lies down with us in our Beds;
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It is wrapped about us in our clothes that sticke to us. Benhadad is slaine in his Bed. Amnon at his Table. Zachariah in the Temple. Ioab at the Altar.
It is wrapped about us in our clothes that stick to us. Benhadad is slain in his Bed Amnon At his Table. Zachariah in the Temple. Ioab At the Altar.
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The disobedient Prophet is torne with a Lyon. The unbeleeving Prince is trod to Death in the croude. Abimelech slaine with a Mill-stone;
The disobedient Prophet is torn with a lion. The unbelieving Prince is trod to Death in the crowd. Abimelech slain with a Millstone;
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and Pyrrhus with the fall of a Tyle. Adrian is choaked with a flie. Victor is poisoned with Wine.
and Phyrrhus with the fallen of a Tile. Adrian is choked with a fly. Victor is poisoned with Wine.
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And one of the Emperours with the bread he recived in the Sacrament. Thus Death waiteth every where, and yet wee spie it not.
And one of the emperors with the bred he received in the Sacrament. Thus Death waits every where, and yet we spy it not.
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It is a secret Enemie, and therefore the more dangerous. Thirdly, it is a spirituall Enemie. And it is the more dangerous for that. Spirituall I call it;
It is a secret Enemy, and Therefore the more dangerous. Thirdly, it is a spiritual Enemy. And it is the more dangerous for that. Spiritual I call it;
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First, because it is invisible, for the spirits are invisible, they cannot be seene;
First, Because it is invisible, for the spirits Are invisible, they cannot be seen;
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Such an enemie is Death, though we must all feele it, yet wee cannot see it:
Such an enemy is Death, though we must all feel it, yet we cannot see it:
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were it any way discernable, we might thinke of some way how wee might shift and shun it:
were it any Way discernible, we might think of Some Way how we might shift and shun it:
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but it is beyond the kenne of our eyes: we are no more able to see that then the Ayre:
but it is beyond the ken of our eyes: we Are no more able to see that then the Air:
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being therefore out of sight, it is out of our reach, we know not how to grapple with it;
being Therefore out of sighed, it is out of our reach, we know not how to grapple with it;
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we know not with what weapons to encounter it.
we know not with what weapons to encounter it.
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And a Spirituall Enemie I call it, because though it seize on the body, it strikes at the soule:
And a Spiritual Enemy I call it, Because though it seize on the body, it strikes At the soul:
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By Gods decree the death of the soule is a concommitant of the death of the Body,
By God's Decree the death of the soul is a concomitant of the death of the Body,
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and were it not by Gods mercy reverst, they would still come like lightning and thunder, and strike both together.
and were it not by God's mercy reversed, they would still come like lightning and thunder, and strike both together.
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Againe, it is a spirituall enemie, because it fighteth against us in the strength of sinne.
Again, it is a spiritual enemy, Because it fights against us in the strength of sin.
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It commeth armed with a Sting, the sting of death is sinne. Some make question whether if Adam had never sinned, he should ever have died.
It comes armed with a Sting, the sting of death is sin. some make question whither if Adam had never sinned, he should ever have died.
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But me-thinkes the Apostle Saint Paul putteth it out of qustion; By one mans disobedience sinne came into the world, and by sinne death.
But methinks the Apostle Saint Paul putteth it out of question; By one men disobedience sin Come into the world, and by sin death.
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All those Deaths that S. Austin reckoneth up: First when the soule is deprived of God, separated from him.
All those Death's that S. Austin Reckoneth up: First when the soul is deprived of God, separated from him.
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Secondly, when the body is separated from the soule.
Secondly, when the body is separated from the soul.
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Thirdly, when the Soule is separated from the body, and from God, and suffereth torments for a time.
Thirdly, when the Soul is separated from the body, and from God, and suffers torments for a time.
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Lastly, when the soule is separated from God, and rejoyned to the body, to suffer torments eternally.
Lastly, when the soul is separated from God, and rejoined to the body, to suffer torments eternally.
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All these are the recompence, and reward of sinne.
All these Are the recompense, and reward of sin.
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Therefore Death comming, and being an Enemie thus armed, (whatsoever kind of death it be) we may well say it is a spirituall enemie, and the more spirituall, the more dangerous.
Therefore Death coming, and being an Enemy thus armed, (whatsoever kind of death it be) we may well say it is a spiritual enemy, and the more spiritual, the more dangerous.
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Fourthly and lastly, it is a continuall Enemie. And it is the more dangerous for that.
Fourthly and lastly, it is a continual Enemy. And it is the more dangerous for that.
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It laies hold of us in the wombe, and never leaves us, till it hath brought us to the Grave.
It lays hold of us in the womb, and never leaves us, till it hath brought us to the Grave.
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Beloved, wee doe not only die when we die, but all the time we live, assoone as wee begin to live, we begin to die.
beloved, we do not only die when we die, but all the time we live, As soon as we begin to live, we begin to die.
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As Seneca saith, Every day wee die, because every day some part of our life is gone.
As Senecca Says, Every day we die, Because every day Some part of our life is gone.
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As a Candle, it is no sooner lighted, but presently it begins to waste:
As a Candle, it is no sooner lighted, but presently it begins to waste:
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as an houreglasse, it is no sooner turned, but presently the sand begins to runne out.
as an hourglass, it is no sooner turned, but presently the sand begins to run out.
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So our life, it is no sooner breathed, but presently it begins to vapour out. As the Sea, what it gaineth in one place, it loseth in another;
So our life, it is no sooner breathed, but presently it begins to vapour out. As the Sea, what it gains in one place, it loses in Another;
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so our life, what we gaine one way, wee lose it in another: looke what is added to it, so much is tooke from it;
so our life, what we gain one Way, we loose it in Another: look what is added to it, so much is took from it;
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the longer a man liveth, the lesse he hath to live.
the longer a man lives, the less he hath to live.
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Death doth by us, as Iacob did by Esau, catcheth us in the wombe, and never leaveth us.Death does by us, as Iacob did by Esau, Catches us in the womb, and never Leaveth us.
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So wee see it is a Common, a Secret, a Spirituall, a Continuall Enemie. Next we are to consider;
So we see it is a Common, a Secret, a Spiritual, a Continual Enemy. Next we Are to Consider;
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How, and wherein Death sheweth it selfe an Enemie. What Death deserveth at our hands, to bee thus accounted and feared.
How, and wherein Death shows it self an Enemy. What Death deserveth At our hands, to be thus accounted and feared.
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Fearfull and terrible it is, that is certaine; So Aristotle, It is the most terrible of all terribles.
Fearful and terrible it is, that is certain; So Aristotle, It is the most terrible of all terribles.
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Bildad in Iob, calleth it the King of terrours. What doth Death bring with it to make it fearfull? Bildad in Job, calls it the King of terrors. What does Death bring with it to make it fearful?
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I answer, Death hath sundrie concomitants, and companions that attend it, that make it a formidable Enemie.
I answer, Death hath sundry concomitants, and Sodales that attend it, that make it a formidable Enemy.
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First, the Harbingers that come along with it; Sicknesses, and diseases, infirmities, old age, and difficulties.
First, the Harbingers that come along with it; Sicknesses, and diseases, infirmities, old age, and difficulties.
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These are all fearfull to nature, and through feare of these, Death keepeth men all their life in bondage.
These Are all fearful to nature, and through Fear of these, Death Keepeth men all their life in bondage.
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They make our lives, as it were a life, rather like a life, then a life indeed.
They make our lives, as it were a life, rather like a life, then a life indeed.
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So that howsoever the Apostle said in another place, as it were dying, and Behold wee live.
So that howsoever the Apostle said in Another place, as it were dying, and Behold we live.
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There Death hath the tanquam, and life the Ecce: yet here we may say, as it were living, and behold wee die:
There Death hath the tanquam, and life the Ecce: yet Here we may say, as it were living, and behold we die:
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here life hath the tanquam, and Death the Ecce. Life is but as it were a life, it is but the shadow of a life that man walketh in:
Here life hath the tanquam, and Death the Ecce. Life is but as it were a life, it is but the shadow of a life that man walks in:
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Man walketh in a vaine shadow, and disquieteth himselfe in vaine. It is true, it lighteth not on all alike, some it commeth on as a Lyon, Man walks in a vain shadow, and disquieteth himself in vain. It is true, it lights not on all alike, Some it comes on as a lion,
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and breaking their bones from morning to evening, it makes an end of them:
and breaking their bones from morning to evening, it makes an end of them:
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to others it is as a Moth in the garment, secretly in their lives, by degrees, insensibly, pining and consuming them.
to Others it is as a Moth in the garment, secretly in their lives, by Degrees, insensibly, pining and consuming them.
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Howsoever, what Harbinger soever it bringeth, it visiteth us with many touches, and twitches, before it come:
Howsoever, what Harbinger soever it brings, it Visiteth us with many touches, and Twitches, before it come:
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falling pell-mell, thicke and three-fold on us, when they come. In respect of these, it may be said to be an Enemie.
falling pellmell, thick and threefold on us, when they come. In respect of these, it may be said to be an Enemy.
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Secondly, the dissolution that Death bringeth. For it dissolveth the frame of nature;
Secondly, the dissolution that Death brings. For it dissolveth the frame of nature;
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It divorceth, and separateth the soule from the Bodie, those two companions, that have lived so lovingly together,
It divorceth, and separateth the soul from the Body, those two Sodales, that have lived so lovingly together,
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and perhaps have lived a long time together.
and perhaps have lived a long time together.
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This is another thing that makes Death looke like an Enemie. Friends and companions that have lived long together are loth to part:
This is Another thing that makes Death look like an Enemy. Friends and Sodales that have lived long together Are loath to part:
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wee see in experience, old folke commonly are more loth to part, when they are old, then when they are young.
we see in experience, old folk commonly Are more loath to part, when they Are old, then when they Are young.
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Now there is none neerer then the soule and bodie: there is none have lived so long, or so loving:
Now there is none nearer then the soul and body: there is none have lived so long, or so loving:
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when neither the body can longer retaine the fleeting soule, or the soule longer sustaine the drouping body.
when neither the body can longer retain the fleeting soul, or the soul longer sustain the drooping body.
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Therefore in respect of this also, Death being the cause of this, no marvell though nature reluctate,
Therefore in respect of this also, Death being the cause of this, no marvel though nature reluctate,
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and we looke upon it, as on the face of an Enemie. Thirdly, the horrour of the Grave:
and we look upon it, as on the face of an Enemy. Thirdly, the horror of the Grave:
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The men of Darknesse, as Iob calleth it: the place of oblivion; the pit of stinch and rottennesse; The men of Darkness, as Job calls it: the place of oblivion; the pit of stinch and rottenness;
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this is another thing that nature shrinketh and relucts at.
this is Another thing that nature shrinketh and relucts At.
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For there we must burie out of our sight, that that once was the delight of our eyes, as Ezekiel said by his wife.
For there we must bury out of our sighed, that that once was the delight of our eyes, as Ezekielem said by his wife.
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And though it were never so lovely before, yet it quickly becommeth loathsome.
And though it were never so lovely before, yet it quickly becomes loathsome.
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Our Beds must be made in darknesse, where corruption and wormes, must be the Mattresse and Coverled, to lie under us, and spread over us;
Our Beds must be made in darkness, where corruption and worms, must be the Mattress and Courtier, to lie under us, and spread over us;
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Thou shalt say to Corruption, thou art my father, and to the worme, thou art my mother, and my sister. Thou shalt say to Corruption, thou art my father, and to the worm, thou art my mother, and my sister.
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That bodie of thine, that God in the wombe so wonderfully made, that thou all thy life-time (peradventure) hast delicately cherished, lapped in Silke, in Furre, pampered with sweet wines, Death as a proud Tyrant will set his foot upon it,
That body of thine, that God in the womb so wonderfully made, that thou all thy lifetime (Peradventure) hast delicately cherished, lapped in Silk, in Fur, pampered with sweet wines, Death as a proud Tyrant will Set his foot upon it,
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and throw thee downe to the horrid dungeon, where thy flesh shall putrifie, and thy bones rot,
and throw thee down to the horrid dungeon, where thy Flesh shall putrify, and thy bones rot,
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and the beauty of it (though sometime it were as the Rose and the Lilly of the field) shall soone become as loathsome as the dung in the streets.
and the beauty of it (though sometime it were as the Rose and the Lily of the field) shall soon become as loathsome as the dung in the streets.
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This is another thing that makes the face of Death dreadful and terrible, when we thinke of such privations,
This is Another thing that makes the face of Death dreadful and terrible, when we think of such privations,
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and annihilations as these, tha• … wee shall come from a beeing to no beeing. These cannot but make Death looke with the face of an Enemie.
and annihilations as these, tha• … we shall come from a being to no being. These cannot but make Death look with the face of an Enemy.
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Fourthly, The losse and deprivation of all worldly contentments, and worldly imployments: that is another thing that makes Death terrible and fearfull to us.
Fourthly, The loss and deprivation of all worldly contentment's, and worldly employments: that is Another thing that makes Death terrible and fearful to us.
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Looke whatsoever contentment wee tooke in any thing here, we must bid it farewell then.
Look whatsoever contentment we took in any thing Here, we must bid it farewell then.
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Farewell to all, to profits and pleasures, and honours, we shall carrie none of them away with us;
Farewell to all, to profits and pleasures, and honours, we shall carry none of them away with us;
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None of our pompe and glory shall descend after us, as the Psalmist saith. None of our pomp and glory shall descend After us, as the Psalmist Says.
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Farewell to all the gold and silver we have gathered together, to all the goodly lands wee have purchased, to all the stately houses we have built, to all the pleasant gardens,
Farewell to all the gold and silver we have gathered together, to all the goodly Lands we have purchased, to all the stately houses we have built, to all the pleasant gardens,
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And which of us is there that doth not arme Death with that sting? Who can reflect on the passages of his life,
And which of us is there that does not arm Death with that sting? Who can reflect on the passages of his life,
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and orchards wee have planted, to all the sports and pastimes we have had, to all our merry consorts wee have kept company with, to all our Jewels and wardrope, to our dauncing, and feasting, and musicke:
and orchards we have planted, to all the sports and pastimes we have had, to all our merry consorts we have kept company with, to all our Jewels and wardrobe, to our dancing, and feasting, and music:
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Death pulleth us from all these, and layeth us levell with the Dust; It mingleth shovels and Scepters together;Death pulls us from all these, and Layeth us level with the Dust; It mingleth shovels and Sceptres together;
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It makes rich and poore, the Prince and the Peasant alike; I shall see man no more.
It makes rich and poor, the Prince and the Peasant alike; I shall see man no more.
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All relations we have now, shall be broken off then, betweene Husband and Wife, Parents and children, Master and servants, neighbour and neighbour, friend and friend:
All relations we have now, shall be broken off then, between Husband and Wife, Parents and children, Master and Servants, neighbour and neighbour, friend and friend:
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wee shall dwell apart with our selves, and not so much as shake hands one with another.
we shall dwell apart with our selves, and not so much as shake hands one with Another.
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All the services and imployments wee are tooke up with here, shall cease then:All the services and employments we Are took up with Here, shall cease then:
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there shall be no frequenting of the Exchange, no exercising of Trade, no bearing of Office, no working in our Calling.
there shall be no frequenting of the Exchange, no exercising of Trade, no bearing of Office, no working in our Calling.
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Death is the night that no man can worke in: and Death is the place of silence, where all affaires are cut off:Death is the night that no man can work in: and Death is the place of silence, where all affairs Are Cut off:
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Where there is no worke nor invention, nor wisedome, nor counsell, as Solomon saith in the booke of the Preacher. Oh saith good Hezekiah; I shall see the Lord no more in the land of the living.
Where there is no work nor invention, nor Wisdom, nor counsel, as Solomon Says in the book of the Preacher. O Says good Hezekiah; I shall see the Lord no more in the land of the living.
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There is no more service to be done to the Lord, nor no more in the Church, in that manner as it is now:
There is no more service to be done to the Lord, nor no more in the Church, in that manner as it is now:
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there is no exercise of Religion, no Word, no Sacraments, no Fasting, no Almes, no Preaching, no Prayer, no Confession and thankes-giving.
there is no exercise of Religion, no Word, no Sacraments, no Fasting, no Alms, no Preaching, no Prayer, no Confessi and thanksgiving.
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The Corse cannot praise thee, the Grave cannot give thankes, they that goe downe into the pit cannot honour thee. The Corpse cannot praise thee, the Grave cannot give thanks, they that go down into the pit cannot honour thee.
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Oh (Beloved) how carefull and active, and vigilant, and diligent should this make us to be (when wee consider it) for the well improving of that time that wee have lent unto us, O (beloved) how careful and active, and vigilant, and diligent should this make us to be (when we Consider it) for the well improving of that time that we have lent unto us,
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and for the well-discharging of those places, and offices, and duties that are now laid upon us;
and for the well-discharging of those places, and Offices, and duties that Are now laid upon us;
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Considering that Death is an enemie that will cut us off from all affaires, and bereave us of all opportunities of receiving or doing,
Considering that Death is an enemy that will Cut us off from all affairs, and bereave us of all opportunities of receiving or doing,
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or performing any service to God at all, either in Church or Common-wealth.
or performing any service to God At all, either in Church or Commonwealth.
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Fiftly and lastly, Conscience of sinne, and certaintie of iudgement, and uncertainty of salvation (for brevities sake I put them together) these things come along with Death, and make the face of Death terrible and fearfull.
Fifty and lastly, Conscience of sin, and certainty of judgement, and uncertainty of salvation (for brevities sake I put them together) these things come along with Death, and make the face of Death terrible and fearful.
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Conscience of sinne first of all. For Sinne it is the sting of Death. Conscience of sin First of all. For Sin it is the sting of Death.
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in every corner, wicked counsell, and company, and example to seduce and insnare us.
in every corner, wicked counsel, and company, and Exampl to seduce and ensnare us.
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but he shall find it as full of sinne, as the Leopard of spots. Wee find nothing in sinne now,
but he shall find it as full of sin, as the Leopard of spots. we find nothing in sin now,
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but oblectation and delight, and therefore wee hide it under our tongue, and hugge it in our bosomes.
but oblectation and delight, and Therefore we hide it under our tongue, and hug it in our bosoms.
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Oh but when Death commeth once, it thrusteth these things out, and oh the horrour and anguish that the poore conscience is tormented, and made to smart with.
O but when Death comes once, it thrusts these things out, and o the horror and anguish that the poor conscience is tormented, and made to smart with.
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Againe, with conscience of sinne, certainty of judgement; that is another dreadfull Arrow in Deaths quiver, After Death commeth judgement. And wee must all appeare before the judgement seat of Christ, to receive according to what wee have done in our bodies.
Again, with conscience of sin, certainty of judgement; that is Another dreadful Arrow in Death's quiver, After Death comes judgement. And we must all appear before the judgement seat of christ, to receive according to what we have done in our bodies.
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First, the particular judgement that passeth upon the soule, it shall never be reverst, for as the Tree falleth, so it lieth.
First, the particular judgement that passes upon the soul, it shall never be reversed, for as the Tree falls, so it lies.
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And then the Generall judgement, when the Body and Soule shall both bee wrapped up in the same condemnation.
And then the General judgement, when the Body and Soul shall both be wrapped up in the same condemnation.
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Oh who can dwell with devouring fire? with those everlasting burnings? And then lastly;
O who can dwell with devouring fire? with those everlasting burnings? And then lastly;
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The uncertaintie of our future estate.
The uncertainty of our future estate.
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For how many thousands bee there that die, that cannot tell what becommeth of them when they die,
For how many thousands bee there that die, that cannot tell what becomes of them when they die,
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but they must sing that Farewell to their soules as Adrian to his, My poore wandring soule, whether art thou going? What will become of thee? Death then being accompanied with such an Armie of Terrours as these, the Apostle might well call it,
but they must sing that Farewell to their Souls as Adrian to his, My poor wandering soul, whither art thou going? What will become of thee? Death then being accompanied with such an Army of Terrors as these, the Apostle might well call it,
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as it is in the Text; An Enemie. That is the first thing. Secondly, we are to consider how it is called the last Enemie. For two reasons;
as it is in the Text; an Enemy. That is the First thing. Secondly, we Are to Consider how it is called the last Enemy. For two Reasons;
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First, because it is the last that shall assault us. So Caietan. Secondly, because it is the Last that shall bee destroyed.
First, Because it is the last that shall assault us. So Caietan. Secondly, Because it is the Last that shall be destroyed.
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So the common streame of interpreters. It is the Last Enemie that shall assault us. And here I have to note two things;
So the Common stream of Interpreters. It is the Last Enemy that shall assault us. And Here I have to note two things;
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First, that while wee live in the world, we have more Enemies in the world. For when there are some last, there must bee others going before.
First, that while we live in the world, we have more Enemies in the world. For when there Are Some last, there must be Others going before.
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If Death bee the last Enemie, there are some others beside. I, we have so (God knoweth) Enemies on every side. Without us, within us.
If Death be the last Enemy, there Are Some Others beside. I, we have so (God Knoweth) Enemies on every side. Without us, within us.
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The Divell he is an Enemie to us, and vollies of tentation hee hath to discharge against us.
The devil he is an Enemy to us, and volleys of tentation he hath to discharge against us.
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So many tentations, so many Enemies. The World is an enemie to us: An enemie when it seemeth a friend; When it smileth it betrayeth: it kisseth and killeth.
So many tentations, so many Enemies. The World is an enemy to us: an enemy when it seems a friend; When it smileth it betrayeth: it Kisses and kills.
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On the right hand it hath prosperitie to allure, on the left hand adversitie to affright;
On the right hand it hath Prosperity to allure, on the left hand adversity to affright;
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Lastly, our owne flesh is an enemie. It is a Serpent wee carry in our bosomes.
Lastly, our own Flesh is an enemy. It is a Serpent we carry in our bosoms.
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The Divell is a serpent in Hell: the world is a Serpent in our hand: the flesh is a Serpent in our bosome.
The devil is a serpent in Hell: the world is a Serpent in our hand: the Flesh is a Serpent in our bosom.
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Wee carry it with us where ever wee goe: It is a con-naturall, concorporate Enemie. All our other enemies could doe us no hurt,
we carry it with us where ever we go: It is a connatural, concorporate Enemy. All our other enemies could do us no hurt,
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if it were not for that, if this enemie that cohabiteth with us, did not combine against us.
if it were not for that, if this enemy that cohabiteth with us, did not combine against us.
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Know (who everthou art) there is no Enemie like thy selfe: thy selfe is the worst enemie of all.
Know (who everthou art) there is no Enemy like thy self: thy self is the worst enemy of all.
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All the sparkes that flie out of Sathans engines, could never sindge a haire of our heads, if our flesh were not as tinder.
All the sparks that fly out of Satan's Engines, could never sing a hair of our Heads, if our Flesh were not as tinder.
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All the windes that blow in the foure corners of the world, could not make shipwracke of us,
All the winds that blow in the foure corners of the world, could not make shipwreck of us,
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if our flesh were not a treacherous Pilot. Death (that gnaweth the thread of our soule and body asunder) could not separate them,
if our Flesh were not a treacherous Pilot. Death (that gnaweth the thread of our soul and body asunder) could not separate them,
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or them from God, if the flesh did not whet the teeth of it, and sharpen it with a sting.
or them from God, if the Flesh did not whet the teeth of it, and sharpen it with a sting.
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So then we see, we have a great many Enemies more to encounter us besides Death, some without, some within.
So then we see, we have a great many Enemies more to encounter us beside Death, Some without, Some within.
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Therefore how should this teach us circumspect walking? to behave our selves wisely in every thing, as David when he knew Saul was his Enemie, and had an eye upon him to doe him mischiefe.
Therefore how should this teach us circumspect walking? to behave our selves wisely in every thing, as David when he knew Saul was his Enemy, and had an eye upon him to do him mischief.
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How should it teach us to pray with David; Lord teach mee thy way, and lead me in the right path, because of mine enemie? That is one thing I have to note.
How should it teach us to pray with David; Lord teach me thy Way, and led me in the right path, Because of mine enemy? That is one thing I have to note.
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Againe, another thing I have to note;
Again, Another thing I have to note;
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If Death be the last enemie, then in all probabilitie it is like to be the worst.
If Death be the last enemy, then in all probability it is like to be the worst.
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Of the Divels regiment it is (I told yee before) Hee is the Generall of the Armie.
Of the Devils regiment it is (I told ye before) He is the General of the Army.
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And (beloved) beleeve it, the Divell is very politique and subtile, in marshalling his forces, hee will not place his best Souldiers in the forefront of the battell,
And (Beloved) believe it, the devil is very politic and subtle, in marshalling his forces, he will not place his best Soldiers in the forefront of the battle,
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but keepes them in the Reare, he puts them behind, that when all the rest have wearied and tired us, they should set on us afresh.
but keeps them in the Rear, he puts them behind, that when all the rest have wearied and tired us, they should Set on us afresh.
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He is so cunning a disputant, that he reserveth the best arguments for the last. A cunning Gamester, that plaies his best play at the last;
He is so cunning a disputant, that he reserveth the best Arguments for the last. A cunning Gamester, that plays his best play At the last;
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A cunning Archer, that shootes his best shaft at the last. So since Death is the last Enenie, it is like to be the sorest.
A cunning Archer, that shoots his best shaft At the last. So since Death is the last Enenie, it is like to be the Sorest.
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Now the sorer we are like to find him, the carefuller we should be to arme against him:
Now the Sorer we Are like to find him, the carefuller we should be to arm against him:
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alwayes to put our selves in a readinesse, that whensoever he commeth, hee may find us weaponed:
always to put our selves in a readiness, that whensoever he comes, he may find us weaponed:
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that if it were possible, we might be alwayes doing, as if wee were dying, it being the height of the perfection, that any soule can attaine to (as the heathens themselves well observed) for a man to spend every day,
that if it were possible, we might be always doing, as if we were dying, it being the height of the perfection, that any soul can attain to (as the Heathens themselves well observed) for a man to spend every day,
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as if it were his last day. as if it were his last day.
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That is one reason why the Apostle here calleth Death the last enemie, because the last is like to be the worst. Againe, another reason.
That is one reason why the Apostle Here calls Death the last enemy, Because the last is like to be the worst. Again, Another reason.
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As it is the last by which wee are assaulted, so it is the last that shall bee destroyed.
As it is the last by which we Are assaulted, so it is the last that shall be destroyed.
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That the Apostle principally meant here (as Interpreters commonly understand it) When he saith the last enemie that shall be destroyed is Death, hee meant that Death is the Enemie that shall be destroied last.
That the Apostle principally meant Here (as Interpreters commonly understand it) When he Says the last enemy that shall be destroyed is Death, he meant that Death is the Enemy that shall be destroyed last.
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And this leadeth me to the last point I propounded to speake of, That Death is an enemie,
And this leads me to the last point I propounded to speak of, That Death is an enemy,
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and the last enemie, and at last shall be destroyed. It shall be destroyed, that is one thing.and the last enemy, and At last shall be destroyed. It shall be destroyed, that is one thing.
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Who undertakes the doing of it? Our selves? In likelihood Death is more likely to destroy us, then we it.
Who undertakes the doing of it? Our selves? In likelihood Death is more likely to destroy us, then we it.
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But as it is said of the seven-sealed booke in the Revelation, when there was none in heaven,
But as it is said of the seven-sealed book in the Revelation, when there was none in heaven,
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or in earth, or under the earth, that was able to open it, the Lion of the tribe of Iudah, prevailed to open the booke. or in earth, or under the earth, that was able to open it, the lion of the tribe of Iudah, prevailed to open the book.
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So the Lion of the tribe of Iudah prevaileth to destroy this enemie, that none in heaven, or in earth,
So the lion of the tribe of Iudah prevails to destroy this enemy, that none in heaven, or in earth,
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or under the earth, but only he, is able to destroy. Hee saith of him, as David of Goliah, when hee defied the host of Israel,or under the earth, but only he, is able to destroy. He Says of him, as David of Goliath, when he defied the host of Israel,
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and all men ranne away, Let no mans heart faile him.
and all men ran away, Let no men heart fail him.
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So saith the sonne of David, The Lord of David, let no mans heart faile him, I will goe to fight with yonder Philistim.
So Says the son of David, The Lord of David, let no men heart fail him, I will go to fight with yonder Philistim.
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Oh Death I will be thy death, It is spoken in the person of Christ, whom Saint Peter calleth the Lord of life. Hee subdueth all Enemies, O Death I will be thy death, It is spoken in the person of christ, whom Saint Peter calls the Lord of life. He subdueth all Enemies,
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and it is he that will destroy Death, hee will not leave him, till he have trod him under foot.
and it is he that will destroy Death, he will not leave him, till he have trod him under foot.
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But when will Christ doe this? Wee see Death playes the Tyrant still, it killeth and spoyleth, as fast as it did;
But when will christ do this? we see Death plays the Tyrant still, it kills and spoileth, as fast as it did;
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his sickle is in every ones harvest;
his fickle is in every ones harvest;
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as fast as the corne growes up, hee cuts it downe, he leaveth not an eare standing.
as fast as the corn grows up, he cuts it down, he Leaveth not an ear standing.
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At last. His meaning is, at the generall day of the Resurrection: when the end of the world shall come, then Christ shall destroy him.
At last. His meaning is, At the general day of the Resurrection: when the end of the world shall come, then christ shall destroy him.
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And he bringeth it in the rather, to assure the Corinths of that, that some of them doubted of;
And he brings it in the rather, to assure the Corinths of that, that Some of them doubted of;
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namely, that there should be a Resurrection.
namely, that there should be a Resurrection.
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For unlesse the dead should arise, how can Death be destroyed? But Death shall be destroyed, therefore it is out of question that the dead shall rise againe.
For unless the dead should arise, how can Death be destroyed? But Death shall be destroyed, Therefore it is out of question that the dead shall rise again.
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But what comfort have we in the meane time, if Death be not destroyed till then? if till then it play the domineering Enemie? No, not so neither.
But what Comfort have we in the mean time, if Death be not destroyed till then? if till then it play the domineering Enemy? No, not so neither.
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Wee have comfort enough in that, that Christ hath already done.
we have Comfort enough in that, that christ hath already done.
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Though it bee not already destroyed, yet it is already subdued. It is not only subdued,
Though it be not already destroyed, yet it is already subdued. It is not only subdued,
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but disarmed, and not only so, but captivated, and triumphed over. Hee subdued it when he died;
but disarmed, and not only so, but captivated, and triumphed over. He subdued it when he died;
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in suffering death he overcame Death; hee beat him in his owne ground, at his owne weapons:
in suffering death he overcame Death; he beatrice him in his own ground, At his own weapons:
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in his owne hold hee disarmed him.
in his own hold he disarmed him.
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When he rose againe, then he spoyled him of his power, and tooke his weapons away,
When he rose again, then he spoiled him of his power, and took his weapons away,
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and triumphed over him in the open field.
and triumphed over him in the open field.
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When he ascended into heaven, then hee carried those spoiles with him in token of conquest,
When he ascended into heaven, then he carried those spoils with him in token of conquest,
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as Sampson tooke the Gates of Gaza on his shoulders, and carried them to the top of the hill.
as Sampson took the Gates of Gaza on his shoulders, and carried them to the top of the hill.
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Christ by Death tooke the sting of Death away; by his Resurrection hee tooke the strength of Death away;
christ by Death took the sting of Death away; by his Resurrection he took the strength of Death away;
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by his Ascension hee tooke away the hope of Death, for ever conquering or prevailing more;
by his Ascension he took away the hope of Death, for ever conquering or prevailing more;
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finally, at the last Judgement hee will take away the name and beeing of Death, so that it shall never bee more remembred,
finally, At the last Judgement he will take away the name and being of Death, so that it shall never be more remembered,
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but mortality shall be swallowed up of life.
but mortality shall be swallowed up of life.
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I, Christ hath done this for himselfe (perhaps) but what is this to us?
I, christ hath done this for himself (perhaps) but what is this to us?
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Nay, Christ hath done it, not only for his owne victorie, but he hath given us victorie: hee is not only a conquerour,
Nay, christ hath done it, not only for his own victory, but he hath given us victory: he is not only a conqueror,
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but hee hath made us conquerours: thankes be unto God, that hath given us victorie.
but he hath made us conquerors: thanks be unto God, that hath given us victory.
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In a word, Christ hath, and will doe by Death, as hee doth by our sinnes: he hath subdued them already:
In a word, christ hath, and will do by Death, as he does by our Sins: he hath subdued them already:
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at the last hee will utterly destroy them:
At the last he will utterly destroy them:
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It dragges them to the Jayle, casteth them into the Dungeon, to the chaines of Darknesse.
It drags them to the Jail, Cast them into the Dungeon, to the chains of Darkness.
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sinne and Death both of them are already subdued, at last they shall be abolished and destroyed, that they shall be no more.
sin and Death both of them Are already subdued, At last they shall be abolished and destroyed, that they shall be no more.
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As there shall bee no more sorrow and paine, so there shall be no more death and sinne:
As there shall be no more sorrow and pain, so there shall be no more death and sin:
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All teares shall be wiped from our eyes: I will ransomethem from the power of the grave, and redeeme them from death. More then this; All tears shall be wiped from our eyes: I will ransomethem from the power of the grave, and Redeem them from death. More then this;
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This yet addeth to our comfort, Christ will so destroy Death, as hee will not only subdue him for us,
This yet adds to our Comfort, christ will so destroy Death, as he will not only subdue him for us,
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but also reconcile him to us: not only foile him as an Enemie, but propitiate, and make him our friend.
but also reconcile him to us: not only foil him as an Enemy, but propitiate, and make him our friend.
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Wee have all our enemies subdued to us, but some are so subdued, that they are reconciled:
we have all our enemies subdued to us, but Some Are so subdued, that they Are reconciled:
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Death is one of them, it is a reconciled, as well as a subdued enemie. In stead of bringing forth children for bondage, it becommeth a purchaser of our freedome:Death is one of them, it is a reconciled, as well as a subdued enemy. In stead of bringing forth children for bondage, it becomes a purchaser of our freedom:
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it is so farre from plucking us from Christ, as rather it letteth us into Christ:
it is so Far from plucking us from christ, as rather it lets us into christ:
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so farre from being a losse, as it bringeth gaine: so farre from being a dammage, that it is part of our Dowrie:
so Far from being a loss, as it brings gain: so Far from being a damage, that it is part of our Dowry:
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therefore the Apostle reckoneth it as a prerogative, as hee saith, that the world, and life,
Therefore the Apostle Reckoneth it as a prerogative, as he Says, that the world, and life,
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and Christ is ours, so Death is ours. Indeed if Death were not ours, life were not ours; and christ is ours, so Death is ours. Indeed if Death were not ours, life were not ours;
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for our only way to life now is by Death. Such a friend is this Enemie become, that it is a Bridge to passe to heaven:
for our only Way to life now is by Death. Such a friend is this Enemy become, that it is a Bridge to pass to heaven:
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the Chariot that wee are tooke up to heaven in.
the Chariot that we Are took up to heaven in.
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What we get of life toward life, we lose in death, but what we get in death toward life, we never lose.
What we get of life towards life, we loose in death, but what we get in death towards life, we never loose.
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Now for the Application, and conclusion of all. Something I have to say by way of comfort, and something by way of counsell. First, by way of comfort;
Now for the Application, and conclusion of all. Something I have to say by Way of Comfort, and something by Way of counsel. First, by Way of Comfort;
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Against the feare of Death, or against over-much sorrow for those that Death takesaway.
Against the Fear of Death, or against overmuch sorrow for those that Death takesaway.
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It is true, Death is an Enemie. But to whom? only to the wicked that are out of Christ, to those that have no benefit at all by his Death and Resurrection, and ascension.
It is true, Death is an Enemy. But to whom? only to the wicked that Are out of christ, to those that have no benefit At all by his Death and Resurrection, and Ascension.
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When Death commeth and findeth out these, they may say as Ahab did to Eliah, and more truly a great deale, hast thou found me, oh mine Enemie? It is the worst Enemie they have in the world.
When Death comes and finds out these, they may say as Ahab did to Elijah, and more truly a great deal, hast thou found me, o mine Enemy? It is the worst Enemy they have in the world.
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It is a cruell Sergeant, that catcheth them by the throat, and arresteth them for a debt that they are never able to pay:
It is a cruel sergeant, that Catches them by the throat, and arresteth them for a debt that they Are never able to pay:
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I have not a word of comfort to say to them.
I have not a word of Comfort to say to them.
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They have no more comfort in Death, then they have in Hell, where though they shall lie in torments and paine, they shall not have a drop of water to coole their tongue.
They have no more Comfort in Death, then they have in Hell, where though they shall lie in torments and pain, they shall not have a drop of water to cool their tongue.
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But to the faithfull in Christ, there is comfort upon comfort. For though Death be an Enemie, yet remember, first it is a subdued Enemie. Secondly, a reconciled Enemie.
But to the faithful in christ, there is Comfort upon Comfort. For though Death be an Enemy, yet Remember, First it is a subdued Enemy. Secondly, a reconciled Enemy.
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Thirdly and lastly, an Enemie that one day shall not be at all. It is a subdued Enemie, that is one comfort.
Thirdly and lastly, an Enemy that one day shall not be At all. It is a subdued Enemy, that is one Comfort.
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The strength and sting of it is gone.
The strength and sting of it is gone.
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When a Bee hath lost his sting, and is a Droane, it can hurt no more.
When a Bee hath lost his sting, and is a Drone, it can hurt no more.
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So Death is a Droane to a Christian, it hums and buzzeth, it doth no hurt, it cannot sting, the sting is gone.
So Death is a Drone to a Christian, it hums and buzzeth, it does not hurt, it cannot sting, the sting is gone.
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Against all those Enemies that I formerly told yee of, that are attendants on Death, here is comfort. First it is true:
Against all those Enemies that I formerly told ye of, that Are attendants on Death, Here is Comfort. First it is true:
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Death commeth with ill Harbingers, it bringeth sicknesses, and aches, and paine, but there is comfort against this.Death comes with ill Harbingers, it brings Sicknesses, and aches, and pain, but there is Comfort against this.
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For when God sendeth paine, remember hee promiseth to send patience too:
For when God sends pain, Remember he promises to send patience too:
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that he will put his hand under to helpe, His left hand shall bee under us,
that he will put his hand under to help, His left hand shall be under us,
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and his right hand over us, to catch us: hee hath promised comfort upon our sicke beds, to make our bed in our sicknesse. and his right hand over us, to catch us: he hath promised Comfort upon our sick Beds, to make our Bed in our sickness.
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Wee need not make such an Allegorie as Ambrose doth: we need not make such an Allegory as Ambrose does:
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this sweet flesh of ours, the Bed of our soule, it is under infirmities and weaknesses:
this sweet Flesh of ours, the Bed of our soul, it is under infirmities and Weaknesses:
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God helpeth us, he makes our bed: hee saith to the sicke of the Palsey, Take up thy bed:
God Helpeth us, he makes our Bed: he Says to the sick of the Palsy, Take up thy Bed:
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hee turneth our bed in our sicknesse, either he sends us health, (so some expounds it) hee turnes the bed of sicknesse, into a bed of health:he turns our Bed in our sickness, either he sends us health, (so Some expounds it) he turns the Bed of sickness, into a Bed of health:
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or God turneth our bed for us in our sicknesse; that is, he refresheth us, giveth us ease, when we lie upon our sicke beds.
or God turns our Bed for us in our sickness; that is, he refresheth us, gives us ease, when we lie upon our sick Beds.
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It is a Metaphor borrowed from those that attend sicke persons, that helpe to make their Beds easie and soft,
It is a Metaphor borrowed from those that attend sick Persons, that help to make their Beds easy and soft,
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and turne them, that they may lie at ease:
and turn them, that they may lie At ease:
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So God hath promised his children in the painfull time of sicknesse, to make their Beds easie and soft, to cause them to lie at ease by the Patience that he will give them.
So God hath promised his children in the painful time of sickness, to make their Beds easy and soft, to cause them to lie At ease by the Patience that he will give them.
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Secondly, it is true, Death bringeth dissolution, and dissolveth the frame of nature, it separateth and divorceth those two loving companions, the Soule and the Body.
Secondly, it is true, Death brings dissolution, and dissolveth the frame of nature, it separateth and divorceth those two loving Sodales, the Soul and the Body.
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But there is comfort in this.
But there is Comfort in this.
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Lastly it followeth, why hee would burie his dead: Out of my sight.Lastly it follows, why he would bury his dead: Out of my sighed.
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For though it divorce the Soule and the Body, yet it cannot destroy the soule and the body:
For though it divorce the Soul and the Body, yet it cannot destroy the soul and the body:
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even the body is in the hand of God, when it is rotting in the earth,
even the body is in the hand of God, when it is rotting in the earth,
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as the Soule is translated to heaven.
as the Soul is translated to heaven.
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Againe, though they be separated, yet it is but for a time, one day they shall meet more joyfull,
Again, though they be separated, yet it is but for a time, one day they shall meet more joyful,
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and glorious then ever before, and after that they shall never be separated againe. Lastly, though he separate the soule from the body, and the body from the soule,
and glorious then ever before, and After that they shall never be separated again. Lastly, though he separate the soul from the body, and the body from the soul,
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yet neither from Christ, nor Christ from them.
yet neither from christ, nor christ from them.
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Nay, it is so farre from separating, that it helpeth to unite us to Christ, (as I said before) the dissolution of those shall bee the conjunction with him;
Nay, it is so Far from separating, that it Helpeth to unite us to christ, (as I said before) the dissolution of those shall be the conjunction with him;
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I desire to be dissolved, and to be with Christ. I desire to be dissolved, and to be with christ.
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Thirdly, it is true, the horrour of the Grave attendeth Death, and the putrifaction of this flesh of ours, that must turne to corruptnesse, it makes it terrible and fearfull. Thirdly, it is true, the horror of the Grave attends Death, and the putrefaction of this Flesh of ours, that must turn to corruptness, it makes it terrible and fearful.
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But there is comfort against this.
But there is Comfort against this.
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For after that time of putrifaction, there shall bee a time of restitution, and though the wormes devoure this flesh of ours, yet in that very flesh of ours, wee shall see God another day, These eyes shall see him. There is comfort in that, that when God shall come to restore us with himselfe, what the Grave hath clothed with corruption, he will cloath with glory;
For After that time of putrefaction, there shall be a time of restitution, and though the worms devour this Flesh of ours, yet in that very Flesh of ours, we shall see God Another day, These eyes shall see him. There is Comfort in that, that when God shall come to restore us with himself, what the Grave hath clothed with corruption, he will cloth with glory;
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these vile bodies, hee will make them like the glorious body of Christ, without all corruption. these vile bodies, he will make them like the glorious body of christ, without all corruption.
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Fourthly, it is true, Death depriveth us of worldly friends, of worldly imployments, this makes it terrible;
Fourthly, it is true, Death depriveth us of worldly Friends, of worldly employments, this makes it terrible;
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Yet there is comfort against this.
Yet there is Comfort against this.
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Though we be deprived of worldly friends, it carries us to heaven, to better company, to Angels, to the spirits of just and perfect men, to God the Iudge of all, to Iesus the Mediatour of the New Testament.
Though we be deprived of worldly Friends, it carries us to heaven, to better company, to Angels, to the spirits of just and perfect men, to God the Judge of all, to Iesus the Mediator of the New Testament.
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Nay besides, one day hee will restore againe those very friends, of which here we are deprived:
Nay beside, one day he will restore again those very Friends, of which Here we Are deprived:
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though wee lose them for a time, in heaven wee shall meet againe, and there renew a perpetuall league of societie and love.
though we loose them for a time, in heaven we shall meet again, and there renew a perpetual league of society and love.
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So though it deprive us of worldly benefits, it cannot of heaven, and those are better, they are not pleasures of sinne, that last for a season,
So though it deprive us of worldly benefits, it cannot of heaven, and those Are better, they Are not pleasures of sin, that last for a season,
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but at the right hand of God, that endure for ever. but At the right hand of God, that endure for ever.
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so yee should see if I had leisure to shew you, on the one side from what labour and care,
so ye should see if I had leisure to show you, on the one side from what labour and care,
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and miserie, it helpeth to free them;
and misery, it Helpeth to free them;
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So though it deprive us of worldly services, it carrieth us to heaven, to those that are better, that are high and proper to the Church triumphant, such as befit the Church, to sing Hallelujahs; and such as are profitable to the Church militant, by the memorie of good examples,
So though it deprive us of worldly services, it Carrieth us to heaven, to those that Are better, that Are high and proper to the Church triumphant, such as befit the Church, to sing Hallelujahs; and such as Are profitable to the Church militant, by the memory of good Examples,
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and by the prayers they offer to God, not in particular, for they know no mans particular wants,
and by the Prayers they offer to God, not in particular, for they know no men particular Wants,
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yet for the generall and common good of all. Fifthly and lastly;
yet for the general and Common good of all. Fifthly and lastly;
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It is true, the consideration of sinne, and of Judgement, and our uncertaine estate after death, makes it terrible like the face of an Enemie. Yet there is comfort against these. For sinne.
It is true, the consideration of sin, and of Judgement, and our uncertain estate After death, makes it terrible like the face of an Enemy. Yet there is Comfort against these. For sin.
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I told you that though there bee a sting in the Serpent, yet Christ hath drawne out that sting, so that being a Serpent without a sting, we may doe as Moses, take it in our hand, put it into our bosome,
I told you that though there be a sting in the Serpent, yet christ hath drawn out that sting, so that being a Serpent without a sting, we may do as Moses, take it in our hand, put it into our bosom,
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and it will never doe us hurt, to them that die in the Lord: Death rather came by sinne, then for sinne;
and it will never do us hurt, to them that die in the Lord: Death rather Come by sin, then for sin;
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It is not betweene sinne and damnation, but betweene sinne and salvation. For judgement;
It is not between sin and damnation, but between sin and salvation. For judgement;
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It is true, Death presenteth judgement, but it presenteth it with comfort, for the day of Judgement, is the day that the godly looke for,
It is true, Death presents judgement, but it presents it with Comfort, for the day of Judgement, is the day that the godly look for,
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and long for, as the day of redemption, not of confusion; when they shall receive the sentence by which they shall bee absolved, and not condemned.
and long for, as the day of redemption, not of confusion; when they shall receive the sentence by which they shall be absolved, and not condemned.
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For they know when God shall come to be their Judge, hee shall come to be their Saviour.
For they know when God shall come to be their Judge, he shall come to be their Saviour.
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And so for the uncertaintie of our future estate after death. It is true, the state of the dead, in regard of naturall understanding, it may be a thing uncertaine and obscure,
And so for the uncertainty of our future estate After death. It is true, the state of the dead, in regard of natural understanding, it may be a thing uncertain and Obscure,
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yet from the secre• … revelation of Gods Spirit, the Saints in some measure know how it will be with them after death, Wee know though our earthly tabernacle be destroyed, wee have a building given us of God.
yet from the secre• … Revelation of God's Spirit, the Saints in Some measure know how it will be with them After death, we know though our earthly tabernacle be destroyed, we have a building given us of God.
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All these things are helpes to give us comfort against the feare of Death, and those Enemies that Death comes attended with: All these things Are helps to give us Comfort against the Fear of Death, and those Enemies that Death comes attended with:
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that though it be an Enemie, yet it is a subdued Enemie.
that though it be an Enemy, yet it is a subdued Enemy.
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Secondly, it may comfort us, to consider that Death is not only a subdued, but a reconciled Enemie; of an Enemie it is made to bee a friend:
Secondly, it may Comfort us, to Consider that Death is not only a subdued, but a reconciled Enemy; of an Enemy it is made to be a friend:
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it is so to all the faithfull; such a friend, as they have not a better in the world.
it is so to all the faithful; such a friend, as they have not a better in the world.
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It is most certaine, the wicked have not a worse enemie in the world then Death, and the godly have not a better friend;
It is most certain, the wicked have not a Worse enemy in the world then Death, and the godly have not a better friend;
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and on the other side, to what comfort, and rest, and peace, and joy, it helpeth to bring them.
and on the other side, to what Comfort, and rest, and peace, and joy, it Helpeth to bring them.
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Lastly, it may comfort us, to consider that as death is an enemie, a subdued enemie, a reconciled enemy, so it is an enemie, that at last shall be destroyed.
Lastly, it may Comfort us, to Consider that as death is an enemy, a subdued enemy, a reconciled enemy, so it is an enemy, that At last shall be destroyed.
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The time shall come when Death and Hell shall be cast into the lake of fire;
The time shall come when Death and Hell shall be cast into the lake of fire;
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the meaning is (I thinke) they shall be shut up in the bottomlesse pit, where they shall only have leave to exercise their power on the Divell,
the meaning is (I think) they shall be shut up in the bottomless pit, where they shall only have leave to exercise their power on the devil,
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and damned reprobates that lie there in torments, Death on the one side still gnawing of them that they ever die,
and damned Reprobates that lie there in torments, Death on the one side still gnawing of them that they ever die,
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and yet Hell on the other side, still preserving of them, that they shall everlastingly live.
and yet Hell on the other side, still preserving of them, that they shall everlastingly live.
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But the godly, and the faithfull shall have their part and portion given them in the resurrection to life, where they shall never • … ast of death more.
But the godly, and the faithful shall have their part and portion given them in the resurrection to life, where they shall never • … ast of death more.
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What the Apostle saith of Christ, is true of all those that are in Christ, when they are once dead, they shall die no more, Death hath no more dominion over them.
What the Apostle Says of christ, is true of all those that Are in christ, when they Are once dead, they shall die no more, Death hath no more dominion over them.
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But I cannot inlarge these comforts; But I cannot enlarge these comforts;
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Yet (Beloved) I have a word or two of counsell, I pray hearken to it. Birefly thus.
Yet (beloved) I have a word or two of counsel, I pray harken to it. Brian thus.
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Christ though he have overcome, and destroyed both death and sinne for us for ever,
christ though he have overcome, and destroyed both death and sin for us for ever,
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yet notwithstanding he will have us exercised also in subduing and overcomming them, Christ hath not so fought for us,
yet notwithstanding he will have us exercised also in subduing and overcoming them, christ hath not so fought for us,
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but he will have us also fight for our selves:
but he will have us also fight for our selves:
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as hee hath overcome death, so must we for our parts, that wee may have the comfort of that that Christ hath done.
as he hath overcome death, so must we for our parts, that we may have the Comfort of that that christ hath done.
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Death being an enemie to us, we must prepare and arme our selves against it, that it may not be an Enemie too strong. Death being an enemy to us, we must prepare and arm our selves against it, that it may not be an Enemy too strong.
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And for your better direction take these few heads. First, Remember that Death is the wages of sinne.
And for your better direction take these few Heads. First, remember that Death is the wages of sin.
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It is sinne that lead Death into the world:
It is sin that led Death into the world:
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it is in respect of that, that Death is an Enemie to us, and were it not for that, it would bee no Eenemie at all.
it is in respect of that, that Death is an Enemy to us, and were it not for that, it would be no Enemy At all.
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Now then (beloved) if yee will not die in your sinnes, let your care be to die to sinne: labour to have sinne die in thee,
Now then (Beloved) if ye will not die in your Sins, let your care be to die to sin: labour to have sin die in thee,
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and then thou shalt not die in that.
and then thou shalt not die in that.
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When thou hast committed drunkennesse, or prophanenesse, &c. thinke with thy selfe, this is pleasant and sweet now;
When thou hast committed Drunkenness, or profaneness, etc. think with thy self, this is pleasant and sweet now;
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but how will this tast another day, when I shall come to lie upon my death-bed,
but how will this taste Another day, when I shall come to lie upon my deathbed,
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and my soule shall set on my pale lips, ready to take her flight, and bee brought before the Judgement seat of Christ? What fruit will these things bring then? What comfort,
and my soul shall Set on my pale lips, ready to take her flight, and be brought before the Judgement seat of christ? What fruit will these things bring then? What Comfort,
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and peace, and joy, will it procure to the conscience then? Oh (saith Abner to Ioab) knowest thou not, that this will be bitternesse in the end? It will be as gall and wormwood,
and peace, and joy, will it procure to the conscience then? O (Says Abner to Ioab) Knowest thou not, that this will be bitterness in the end? It will be as Gall and wormwood,
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therefore if yee would not have Death be bitter then, let not sinne bee sweet now: part with sinne betime. That is the first.
Therefore if ye would not have Death be bitter then, let not sin be sweet now: part with sin betime. That is the First.
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Secondly, learne to walke humbly with God betime, and betime put your selves in a way of repentance, and new obedience:
Secondly, Learn to walk humbly with God betime, and betime put your selves in a Way of Repentance, and new Obedience:
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take heed of dallying with God, and procrastinating, and putting off the time.
take heed of dallying with God, and procrastinating, and putting off the time.
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What is the reason why a sort die (as Plinie saith some doe, that are stung with the Serpent Colemion) some laughing, some raging, some so• … tish and secure, others hoping, some dispairing? They have not beene carefull to walke with God while they lived;
What is the reason why a sort die (as Pliny Says Some doe, that Are stung with the Serpent Colemion) Some laughing, Some raging, Some so• … tish and secure, Others hoping, Some despairing? They have not been careful to walk with God while they lived;
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because they wanted care then, they want comfort now.
Because they wanted care then, they want Comfort now.
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They that remember not God in their life (saith S. Austin) it is just with God to forget them in death. They that Remember not God in their life (Says S. Austin) it is just with God to forget them in death.
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The Apostle S. Peter would have us looke for new heavens, and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousnesse.
The Apostle S. Peter would have us look for new heavens, and a new earth, wherein dwells righteousness.
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But never looke thou to dwell in that heaven where righteousnesse dwelleth, except righteousnesse dwell in thee:
But never look thou to dwell in that heaven where righteousness dwells, except righteousness dwell in thee:
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And he exhorteth us, that wee be found of God in peace at that day: that is sweet and comfortable indeed;
And he exhorteth us, that we be found of God in peace At that day: that is sweet and comfortable indeed;
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but remember, Peace and holinesse goe together, if we would be found of God in peace, wee must be found of him in holinesse:
but Remember, Peace and holiness go together, if we would be found of God in peace, we must be found of him in holiness:
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Walke in holinesse and uprightnesse, and then peace shall kisse thee on thy death-bed: Marke the upright and just man, the end of that man is peare.
Walk in holiness and uprightness, and then peace shall kiss thee on thy deathbed: Mark the upright and just man, the end of that man is pear.
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Thirdly, the better to subdue Death, be willing to meditate and thinke o• … of Death, learne the Art of dying, practise the way of it betime, learne to die daily.
Thirdly, the better to subdue Death, be willing to meditate and think o• … of Death, Learn the Art of dying, practise the Way of it betime, Learn to die daily.
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How shall we doe that? I will shew you.
How shall we do that? I will show you.
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Consider we have many little deaths to undergoe in the world, as we have many delights;
Consider we have many little death's to undergo in the world, as we have many delights;
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Learne to inure and acquaint thy selfe before hand with the patient and quiet bearing and enduring of these many troubles and crosses that befall thee,
Learn to inure and acquaint thy self before hand with the patient and quiet bearing and enduring of these many Troubles and Crosses that befall thee,
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insomuch as she would say sometimes (though they were none of her owne children) Behold, here am I,
insomuch as she would say sometime (though they were none of her own children) Behold, Here am I,
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As Agamemnon first overcame the Lacedemonians by wrestling, and then by fighting, and Bilney first burnt his finger in the Candle, that after he might the better endure the burning of his body at the stake.
As Agamemnon First overcame the Lacedaemonians by wrestling, and then by fighting, and Bilney First burned his finger in the Candle, that After he might the better endure the burning of his body At the stake.
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So thinke with your selves, If I cannot endure a little, how shall I endure more? If I cannot endure a light crosse, a small affliction, doe I murmure at that? Am I impatient and repine at that? How shall I beare the pangs of Death, when they come? Therefore let us inure our selves to a meeke,
So think with your selves, If I cannot endure a little, how shall I endure more? If I cannot endure a Light cross, a small affliction, do I murmur At that? Am I impatient and repine At that? How shall I bear the pangs of Death, when they come? Therefore let us inure our selves to a meek,
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and quiet bearing of lesser stripes, so wee may be better able to endure heavier stroakes.
and quiet bearing of lesser stripes, so we may be better able to endure Heavier Strokes.
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Many of us lay out a great deale of care how to live in the world, we had more need take care how to die,
Many of us lay out a great deal of care how to live in the world, we had more need take care how to die,
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when wee shall leave the world. Studie the Art of dying; That is the third.
when we shall leave the world. Study the Art of dying; That is the third.
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Lastly, that we may the better subdue Death, that it may not be an Enemie too strong;
Lastly, that we may the better subdue Death, that it may not be an Enemy too strong;
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Learne before so to dispose of our selves, and order our affaires, that when Death commeth, wee may have nothing to doe but to die.
Learn before so to dispose of our selves, and order our affairs, that when Death comes, we may have nothing to do but to die.
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Get all differences reconciled, all doubts settled, all reckonings ordered:
Get all differences reconciled, all doubts settled, all reckonings ordered:
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sequester our selves from all other avocations, that nothing may interrupt us, when that worke is to goe in hand with.
sequester our selves from all other avocations, that nothing may interrupt us, when that work is to go in hand with.
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Put thy house in order (saith God to Hezekiah;) I say so to every one of you.Put thy house in order (Says God to Hezekiah;) I say so to every one of you.
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First, your outward house, that which concerneth your worldly estate, put that house in order. What? wouldest thou make thy Will and testament,
First, your outward house, that which concerns your worldly estate, put that house in order. What? Wouldst thou make thy Will and Testament,
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and be troubled about that, when thou hadst more need to have that Will and testament confirmed, that Christ hath made?
and be troubled about that, when thou Hadst more need to have that Will and Testament confirmed, that christ hath made?
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And then set thy soule and conscience, thy inner house in order, let not conscience be to seeke then of any thing that concerneth thee for thy peace toward God and man. Die thus, and die happily.
And then Set thy soul and conscience, thy inner house in order, let not conscience be to seek then of any thing that concerns thee for thy peace towards God and man. Die thus, and die happily.
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Though Death be an enemie, yet thou shalt not be hurt of it, because it is subdued,
Though Death be an enemy, yet thou shalt not be hurt of it, Because it is subdued,
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and at last thou shalt get the victorie over it, when thou shalt see it utterly destroyed.
and At last thou shalt get the victory over it, when thou shalt see it utterly destroyed.
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And now as I have exhorted you to doe this, by way of counsell, so yet a little further I crave patience, that I may encourage you to doe it by way of example:
And now as I have exhorted you to do this, by Way of counsel, so yet a little further I crave patience, that I may encourage you to do it by Way of Exampl:
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By the example of this blessed servant, and Saint of God, for whose occasion you have given this meeting,
By the Exampl of this blessed servant, and Saint of God, for whose occasion you have given this meeting,
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and I have preached this Sermon.
and I have preached this Sermon.
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and the children that God hath given me. and the children that God hath given me.
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Give me leave to doe by her, as Mary Magdelen did by our Saviour Christ, to breake a box of Spiknard and poure it on her, that I may anoint her for her buriall.
Give me leave to do by her, as Marry Magdalen did by our Saviour christ, to break a box of Spiknard and pour it on her, that I may anoint her for her burial.
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Concerning whom, though I could say a great deale, yet (knowing how well shee was knowne to you) I should not be afraid to say too much.
Concerning whom, though I could say a great deal, yet (knowing how well she was known to you) I should not be afraid to say too much.
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Yet on the other side (because the night is farre spent, and because shee was sufficiently knowne to you) although I speake but a little, I shall speake enough. Shee dwelt among you:
Yet on the other side (Because the night is Far spent, and Because she was sufficiently known to you) although I speak but a little, I shall speak enough. Shee dwelled among you:
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who is he that can speake ill of her? who knew her but reported well of her?
who is he that can speak ill of her? who knew her but reported well of her?
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The Apostle Saint Paul reduceth all the practicall parts of Christianitie to three heads ▪ Living soberly, and righteously, and holily:
The Apostle Saint Paul reduceth all the practical parts of Christianity to three Heads ▪ Living soberly, and righteously, and holily:
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The grace of God (saith he) hath appeared, and teacheth us to doe all this. Shee had learned to live soberly. The grace of God (Says he) hath appeared, and Teaches us to do all this. She had learned to live soberly.
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Shee was a patterne of sobrietie.
Shee was a pattern of sobriety.
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Sober in her countenance, in her diet, in her apparell, in her speech, in all her behaviour.
Sobrium in her countenance, in her diet, in her apparel, in her speech, in all her behaviour.
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And the grace of God taught her to live righteously, both in those things that concerne the workes of justice,And the grace of God taught her to live righteously, both in those things that concern the works of Justice,
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and those things that concerne the workes of mercy: both are referred to righteousnesse.
and those things that concern the works of mercy: both Are referred to righteousness.
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For her Justice, I am perswaded shee was exceeding carefull in all her wayes to keepe a good Conscience.
For her justice, I am persuaded she was exceeding careful in all her ways to keep a good Conscience.
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I am sure she was a woman very diligent and painfull in her Calling, shee was truly one of those good house-wives that Solomon describeth in Prov. 31. and had studied that Chapter well,
I am sure she was a woman very diligent and painful in her Calling, she was truly one of those good housewives that Solomon Describeth in Curae 31. and had studied that Chapter well,
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and attained the practise of it: she could never endure idlenesse in any: there was no plague (she said) to idlenesse;
and attained the practice of it: she could never endure idleness in any: there was no plague (she said) to idleness;
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and that diligence in our Callings sets open a dore to many blessings, and shuts up the dore to many tentations.
and that diligence in our Callings sets open a door to many blessings, and shuts up the door to many tentations.
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I may call her a discreet woman, that was a crowne to her husband; so Solomon said a vertuous woman is.
I may call her a discreet woman, that was a crown to her husband; so Solomon said a virtuous woman is.
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Hee had a rich portion, when God gave him her. Houses and lands come by inheritance, but a Prudent wife commeth of the Lord.
He had a rich portion, when God gave him her. Houses and Lands come by inheritance, but a Prudent wife comes of the Lord.
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Shee was an excellent guide to her family, to her servants: Children she had none.
She was an excellent guide to her family, to her Servants: Children she had none.
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She had such children as S. Austin speakes of, and he saith, they are those children that women are saved by; What children, saith he? Good workes:
She had such children as S. Austin speaks of, and he Says, they Are those children that women Are saved by; What children, Says he? Good works:
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and those children shee was full of.
and those children she was full of.
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She did the part of a Mother in bringing up her servants that were with her:
She did the part of a Mother in bringing up her Servants that were with her:
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And for workes of mercie aswell as justice, she was most open-hearted and handed, not only to doe according, but beyond her abilitie:
And for works of mercy aswell as Justice, she was most open-hearted and handed, not only to do according, but beyond her ability:
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alwayes ready upon every occasion to distribute, and administer to the necessities of the Saints, and provoked,
always ready upon every occasion to distribute, and administer to the necessities of the Saints, and provoked,
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and stirred others to the doing of the like. Among her neighbours she lived unblameably:
and stirred Others to the doing of the like. Among her neighbours she lived unblamably:
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A woman of a meeke and quiet spirit, and Saint Peter saith, Such of God are much set by. She was no tattler,
A woman of a meek and quiet Spirit, and Saint Peter Says, Such of God Are much Set by. She was no tattler,
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nor busie medler in other folkes matters. For Pietie, shee was remarkabl• …. Shee shewed it both in her health and sicknesse.
nor busy meddler in other folks matters. For Piety, she was remarkabl• …. Shee showed it both in her health and sickness.
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In her health, both publikely and privatly.
In her health, both publicly and privately.
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In publike, She was a religious frequenter of the ordinances on the Lords day, and on the weeke dayes, a diligent hearer and attender, an excellent rememberer:
In public, She was a religious frequenter of the ordinances on the lords day, and on the Week days, a diligent hearer and attender, an excellent rememberer:
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one of the best Remembrancers that I have heard of.
one of the best Remembrancers that I have herd of.
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And in private, she was excellent for duties there, both for the discharge of her owne dutie, by giving ensample to others,
And in private, she was excellent for duties there, both for the discharge of her own duty, by giving ensample to Others,
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and many times by good and godly exhortations and instructions, and daily by private reading and prayer, shee set apart some time for her selfe, for private meditation.
and many times by good and godly exhortations and instructions, and daily by private reading and prayer, she Set apart Some time for her self, for private meditation.
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In her sicknesse, she was a spectacle for thousands to looke on. It pleased God to lay a long and heavy affliction upon her.
In her sickness, she was a spectacle for thousands to look on. It pleased God to lay a long and heavy affliction upon her.
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Shee had a Cancer in her breast, that had beene on her three yeares:
Shee had a Cancer in her breast, that had been on her three Years:
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in the two last yeares she suffered a great deale of extremity, as you may imagine by one thing that I shall say.
in the two last Years she suffered a great deal of extremity, as you may imagine by one thing that I shall say.
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Shee was faine to endure a great deale of dressing with Corrasives and sharpe medicines; a great deale of cutting, and searing, and burning:
Shee was feign to endure a great deal of dressing with Corrasives and sharp medicines; a great deal of cutting, and searing, and burning:
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shee was above fiftie times burnt with hot Irons:
she was above fiftie times burned with hight Irons:
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but (Lord) with what patience did she still endure it? Shee would say, It was no matter; sanctified afflictions were better then unsanctified prosperity.
but (Lord) with what patience did she still endure it? Shee would say, It was no matter; sanctified afflictions were better then unsanctified Prosperity.
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Apelles said, when the picture of a beautifull woman was to be compleatly drawne, he must borrow one part from one,Apelles said, when the picture of a beautiful woman was to be completely drawn, he must borrow one part from one,
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and another from another, and put altogether. She had learned this.
and Another from Another, and put altogether. She had learned this.
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Shee had looked on many good patternes in the Scripture, and had drawne to her selfe an imitation of them all,
Shee had looked on many good patterns in the Scripture, and had drawn to her self an imitation of them all,
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so that she was a perfect and compleat Modell. Though I say much, yet I know, I say, nothing but the truth.
so that she was a perfect and complete Model. Though I say much, yet I know, I say, nothing but the truth.
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I read of few excellent women in the Scripture, but she made them a patterne of one vertue or other.
I read of few excellent women in the Scripture, but she made them a pattern of one virtue or other.
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For obedience, she was a Saraah: for wisedome a Rebecca: for meeknesse a Hannah: for a discreet temper,
For Obedience, she was a Sarah: for Wisdom a Rebecca: for meekness a Hannah: for a discreet temper,
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an Abigal: for good houswiverie a Martha: for pietie, a Mary, a Lydia. I know not any necessarie thing, that belonged to make up a good Christian,
an Abigal: for good houswiverie a Martha: for piety, a Marry, a Lydia. I know not any necessary thing, that belonged to make up a good Christian,
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but in some measure it pleased God to bestow it on her. Thus she continued all her life in the time of her health:
but in Some measure it pleased God to bestow it on her. Thus she continued all her life in the time of her health:
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and in sicknesse with so much patience as (after a sort) she endured a martyrdome,
and in sickness with so much patience as (After a sort) she endured a martyrdom,
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and I see no reason but we may allow a Martyr of Gods making, aswell as of mans:
and I see no reason but we may allow a Martyr of God's making, aswell as of men:
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I am sure, if God make Martyrs, I know not any fitter then she, so meeke, and patient, and constant.
I am sure, if God make Martyrs, I know not any fitter then she, so meek, and patient, and constant.
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Many daughters (saith Solomon) have done vertuously, but thou surmountest them all. I will not say so of her, because I decline flatterie. Many daughters (Says Solomon) have done virtuously, but thou surmountest them all. I will not say so of her, Because I decline flattery.
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But this I will say, that I know not many excell her, scarse any that come neere her.
But this I will say, that I know not many excel her, scarce any that come near her.
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She hath the reward of that shee hath done, given her of God, and her workes follow her. We leave her to God,
She hath the reward of that she hath done, given her of God, and her works follow her. We leave her to God,
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and having committed her soule into his hands, we beseech his gracious favour upon our selves. FINIS.
and having committed her soul into his hands, we beseech his gracious favour upon our selves. FINIS.
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THE GREAT TRIBVNALL; OR, GODS SCRVTINIE OF MANS SECRETS. SERMON XIIII. ECCLESIAST. 12. 14.
THE GREAT TRIBUNAL; OR, GOD'S SCRVTINIE OF MANS SECRETS. SERMON XIIII. ECCLESIATEST. 12. 14.
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For God will bring every worke into judgement, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be Evill.
For God will bring every work into judgement, with every secret thing, whither it be good, or whither it be Evil.
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DEath and judgement are two subjects about the meditation of which, our thoughts should every day bee conversant:DEath and judgement Are two subject's about the meditation of which, our thoughts should every day be conversant:
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wee should every day be thinking of those two dayes.
we should every day be thinking of those two days.
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Every day, upon the day of death, because there is no day wherein death may not befall us.
Every day, upon the day of death, Because there is no day wherein death may not befall us.
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And every day, upon the day of Iudgement, because as the day of Death leaveth us,
And every day, upon the day of Judgement, Because as the day of Death Leaveth us,
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so the day of Iudgement findeth us. We had an occasion like to this not long since.
so the day of Judgement finds us. We had an occasion like to this not long since.
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Then (you may remember) I discoursed of Death considered as an enemie. I shewed you what kind of enemie it is: it is a common enemie: a secret enemie: a spirituall enemie.
Then (you may Remember) I discoursed of Death considered as an enemy. I showed you what kind of enemy it is: it is a Common enemy: a secret enemy: a spiritual enemy.
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Now at this time (having the like occasion) I thought it not amisse for me to discourse of that that commeth immediatly after Death, that is Iudgement. The Apostle saith, Heb. 9. 27. It is appointed to all men once to die, and after Death commeth Iudgement.
Now At this time (having the like occasion) I Thought it not amiss for me to discourse of that that comes immediately After Death, that is Judgement. The Apostle Says, Hebrew 9. 27. It is appointed to all men once to die, and After Death comes Judgement.
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And it is that that Solomon mindeth us of here in the words of my Text:
And it is that that Solomon minds us of Here in the words of my Text:
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which he addeth as a reason to that grave advice he gave in the verse before going.
which he adds as a reason to that grave Advice he gave in the verse before going.
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Having discoursed at large in this booke concerning the vanity of all earthly things, and the vexation among those things that are under the Sunne:
Having discoursed At large in this book Concerning the vanity of all earthly things, and the vexation among those things that Are under the Sun:
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he telleth us where it is best for us to set up our rest:
he Telleth us where it is best for us to Set up our rest:
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that is, in learning that one lesson, Feare God, and keepe his commandements, for this is the totall; all that God requireth.
that is, in learning that one Lesson, fear God, and keep his Commandments, for this is the total; all that God requires.
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That we might the rather be stirred up to hearken to this counsell, hee telleth us, that whether we doe or no, the day will come that we shall be called to an account,
That we might the rather be stirred up to harken to this counsel, he Telleth us, that whither we do or no, the day will come that we shall be called to an account,
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when God will bring every one of us to Iudgement, and take a tryall of every worke we have done,
when God will bring every one of us to Judgement, and take a trial of every work we have done,
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and of every secret thing, whether it be good or evill. In handling of these words we have two things in generall that Solomon speakes of. First the Person Iudging. Secondly, the things Iudged. The Person Iudging, is God. And there I will speake, First of the Iudge. And then of the Iudgement.
and of every secret thing, whither it be good or evil. In handling of these words we have two things in general that Solomon speaks of. First the Person Judging. Secondly, the things Judged. The Person Judging, is God. And there I will speak, First of the Judge. And then of the Judgement.
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The things that God bringeth to Iudgement and tryall, hee telleth us first, every worke, every thing, be it never so secret. And then a more particular resolution:
The things that God brings to Judgement and trial, he Telleth us First, every work, every thing, be it never so secret. And then a more particular resolution:
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those things that are good, and those things that are evill. God will bring every worke to Iudgement,
those things that Are good, and those things that Are evil. God will bring every work to Judgement,
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and every secret thing, whether it bee good, or whether it be evill. I begin with the Person judging. And here first of the Iudge himselfe. God shall bring to judgement. and every secret thing, whither it be good, or whither it be evil. I begin with the Person judging. And Here First of the Judge himself. God shall bring to judgement.
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God essensially meant, all the Persons in the God-head, Father, Sonne, and holy Ghost.
God essensially meant, all the Persons in the Godhead, Father, Son, and holy Ghost.
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For all concurre in this worke, being as the Schoole-men say Opus ad extra: It is one of the Externall workes of the Godhead:
For all concur in this work, being as the Schoolmen say Opus ad extra: It is one of the External works of the Godhead:
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and it is an Axiome in Divinitie, that the Externall workes of the Godhead are not to be divided.
and it is an Axiom in Divinity, that the External works of the Godhead Are not to be divided.
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It is true, there are certaine internall workes of the Godhead, that are said by the Schooles to bee divided, incommunicably proper and peculiar to every Person:
It is true, there Are certain internal works of the Godhead, that Are said by the Schools to be divided, incommunicably proper and peculiar to every Person:
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as it is proper to the Person of the Father, incommunicably, to have his Beeing of himselfe.
as it is proper to the Person of the Father, incommunicably, to have his Being of himself.
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Of the Sonne, to be begotten of the Father. And it is the property of the Holy Ghost, incommunicably, to proceed from both.
Of the Son, to be begotten of the Father. And it is the property of the Holy Ghost, incommunicably, to proceed from both.
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But those workes that they call Externall; that is, those workes by which the power and wisedome of the Godhead are externally made manifest to the creature, such as creation, preservation, redemption:
But those works that they call External; that is, those works by which the power and Wisdom of the Godhead Are externally made manifest to the creature, such as creation, preservation, redemption:
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those equally and indifferently proceed from all the Persons: not from one in parcular, but from all in generall:
those equally and indifferently proceed from all the Persons: not from one in parcular, but from all in general:
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and this of Iudgement is one. For as they all concurre in the creating of us:
and this of Judgement is one. For as they all concur in the creating of us:
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so they shall in the judging of us: all of them shall co-operate together in the executing of justice and mercy;
so they shall in the judging of us: all of them shall cooperate together in the executing of Justice and mercy;
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Justice in the damnation of the wicked, and mercy in the salvation of the godly.
justice in the damnation of the wicked, and mercy in the salvation of the godly.
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You will object peradventure, that the Scripture seemeth to speake otherwise, though Iudgement here be attributed essensially to God, in some places it is attributed personally to Christ;
You will Object Peradventure, that the Scripture seems to speak otherwise, though Judgement Here be attributed essensially to God, in Some places it is attributed personally to christ;
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Hee shall judge the quicke and the dead: He shall judge the quick and the dead:
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and therefore oftentimes it is called in the Scripture, the Ivdgement seat of Christ, as 2 Cor. 5. 10. Againe, sometimes this worke of Judging is appropriated to the Saints:
and Therefore oftentimes it is called in the Scripture, the Judgement seat of christ, as 2 Cor. 5. 10. Again, sometime this work of Judging is appropriated to the Saints:
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Know yee not that the Saints shall judge the world? 1 Cor. 6. 2. and by and by againe, Know you not that we shall judge the Angels? verse 3. How shall we reconcile these, Know ye not that the Saints shall judge the world? 1 Cor. 6. 2. and by and by again, Know you not that we shall judge the Angels? verse 3. How shall we reconcile these,
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when it is said, Christ and the Saints shall judge? I answer; This threefold doubt is reconciled by a threefold distinction.
when it is said, christ and the Saints shall judge? I answer; This threefold doubt is reconciled by a threefold distinction.
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God is said to judge, if wee respect the Authority of Jurisdiction. Christ is said to judge if we respect the Promulgation of the sentence.
God is said to judge, if we respect the authority of Jurisdiction. christ is said to judge if we respect the Promulgation of the sentence.
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The Saints are said to judge, if wee respect the Approbation. The power and right are equally given to all three Persons:
The Saints Are said to judge, if we respect the Approbation. The power and right Are equally given to all three Persons:
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but the particular Execution is given to Christ: the Approbation of what Christ doth, is ascribed to the Saints.
but the particular Execution is given to christ: the Approbation of what christ does, is ascribed to the Saints.
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As at our common Courts of Assize here:
As At our Common Courts of Assize Here:
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one is set upon the Bench as Judge, and others are joyned in commission with him, as Accessories:
one is Set upon the Bench as Judge, and Others Are joined in commission with him, as Accessories:
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the Judge only pronounceth the sentence, and they that sit in Commission with him, ratifie and approve his sentence that he pronounceth:
the Judge only pronounceth the sentence, and they that fit in Commission with him, ratify and approve his sentence that he pronounceth:
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so at that day, Christ shall sit upon his Throne as Iudge; the Saints they shall joyne as Commissioners:
so At that day, christ shall fit upon his Throne as Judge; the Saints they shall join as Commissioners:
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Christ he alone pronounceth the sentence upon every one that is summoned there to the tryall;
christ he alone pronounceth the sentence upon every one that is summoned there to the trial;
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but then his Apostles and Saints, that are joyned in commission with him (for such honour have all his Saints) they shall ratifie and approve,
but then his Apostles and Saints, that Are joined in commission with him (for such honour have all his Saints) they shall ratify and approve,
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and give attestation to the sentence that he pronounceth, and say Amen to the condemnation of the wicked.
and give attestation to the sentence that he pronounceth, and say Amen to the condemnation of the wicked.
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So that the difference is easily reconciled, and we see how God and Christ, and the Saints are said to judge.
So that the difference is Easily reconciled, and we see how God and christ, and the Saints Are said to judge.
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The Apostle in Rom. 2. 16. makes the point plaine, hee telleth us that God shall judge by Christ;
The Apostle in Rom. 2. 16. makes the point plain, he Telleth us that God shall judge by christ;
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In that day God shall judge the secrets of all hearts by Iesus Christ: In that day God shall judge the secrets of all hearts by Iesus christ:
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So Christ himselfe Ioh. 5. The Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all power to the Sonne.
So christ himself John 5. The Father Judgeth no man, but hath committed all power to the Son.
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Hee hath given him power to execute judgement, as he is the Sonne of man. Why to him? For this Reason.
He hath given him power to execute judgement, as he is the Son of man. Why to him? For this Reason.
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That his second comming may be in glory, to make amends for his first comming in humilitie.
That his second coming may be in glory, to make amends for his First coming in humility.
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Christ at his first comming into the world, he came meanly, and homely: at his second comming, hee shall come triumphantly and gloriously.
christ At his First coming into the world, he Come meanly, and homely: At his second coming, he shall come triumphantly and gloriously.
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Before he came like a Lambe, then he shall come like a Lyon. Before, in the forme of a servant, then in the forme of a Lord. Before, Pilate sate upon the Bench,
Before he Come like a Lamb, then he shall come like a lion. Before, in the Form of a servant, then in the Form of a Lord. Before, Pilate sat upon the Bench,
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and Christ stood as a malefactour:
and christ stood as a Malefactor:
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but then Pilate shall stand at the Barre as a Malefactour, and Christ shall sit on the Bench as Judge.
but then Pilate shall stand At the Bar as a Malefactor, and christ shall fit on the Bench as Judge.
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Hee shall then openly come to shew himselfe a just Iudge amongst men, as before he came to be judged:
He shall then openly come to show himself a just Judge among men, as before he Come to be judged:
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when he came privately he was judged of them that were unjust:
when he Come privately he was judged of them that were unjust:
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It was once a scorne that he, the Sonne of man, should bee Iudge of the world:
It was once a scorn that he, the Son of man, should be Judge of the world:
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therefore God will have him come and appeare in that very forme he was scorned in, that now they may behold him in his Majestie, that before would not take notice of him, when hee appeared in humilitie:
Therefore God will have him come and appear in that very Form he was scorned in, that now they may behold him in his Majesty, that before would not take notice of him, when he appeared in humility:
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that they who the more contemptuously before esteemed him in his basenesse, may now more severely tast of his justice.
that they who the more contemptuously before esteemed him in his baseness, may now more severely taste of his Justice.
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God then is Iudge. Not men. Not Angels, but God himselfe.God then is Judge. Not men. Not Angels, but God himself.
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Had men beene our Judges, we might not feare the face of men, because they are vessels of the same earth as wee, tooke out of the same pit, hewen out of the same rocke.
Had men been our Judges, we might not Fear the face of men, Because they Are vessels of the same earth as we, took out of the same pit, hewn out of the same rock.
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If Angels had beene our Judges, wee should not have stood in so much feare,
If Angels had been our Judges, we should not have stood in so much Fear,
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because (though they be Spirits more glorious then we, yet by their owne confession) they are our fellow creatures,
Because (though they be Spirits more glorious then we, yet by their own Confessi) they Are our fellow creatures,
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and our fellow servants; therefore we after a sort participate with them in some degree of nature.
and our fellow Servants; Therefore we After a sort participate with them in Some degree of nature.
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But neither men nor Angels shall be Judges then, but Almighty God, that as much excelleth men and Angels,
But neither men nor Angels shall be Judges then, but Almighty God, that as much excels men and Angels,
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as the heavens doe the earth.
as the heavens do the earth.
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And looke what is necessarily required to the office of a Iudge, it is incomparably found in him.
And look what is necessarily required to the office of a Judge, it is incomparably found in him.
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To the office of a Iudge, there are three properties specially required. Knowledge to discerne. Power to determine. Justice to execute. To the office of a Judge, there Are three properties specially required. Knowledge to discern. Power to determine. justice to execute.
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In God, these are all of them transcendent and emminent. For Knowledge, he is the most wise. For Power, most absolute. For Execution, most just.
In God, these Are all of them transcendent and eminent. For Knowledge, he is the most wise. For Power, most absolute. For Execution, most just.
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Knowledge to discerne, that is the first.Knowledge to discern, that is the First.
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He that assumeth the person of a Iudge, must needs be one of wisedome and understanding.
He that assumeth the person of a Judge, must needs be one of Wisdom and understanding.
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Though he have the Scepter of authority in his hand, if hee have not the eye of wisedome in his head,
Though he have the Sceptre of Authority in his hand, if he have not the eye of Wisdom in his head,
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if he be not able when men plead their case before him, as the two Harlots before Solomon, to decide to whom the right of the case belongeth,
if he be not able when men plead their case before him, as the two Harlots before Solomon, to decide to whom the right of the case belongeth,
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as hee, to whom the living child pertained, he is as unfit to be a Iudge, as an illiterate Ignaroe is to be a Priest.
as he, to whom the living child pertained, he is as unfit to be a Judge, as an illiterate Ignaroe is to be a Priest.
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The Iudges ignorance is the honest mans overthrow.
The Judges ignorance is the honest men overthrow.
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We commonly paint Justice blind, not because he should be so that sits in Gods seat of Justice to decide Cases,
We commonly paint justice blind, not Because he should be so that sits in God's seat of justice to decide Cases,
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but only in respect of persons.
but only in respect of Persons.
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Blind Isaac was faine to put forth his hands to feele whether it were Esau or no, that came to aske the blessing:
Blind Isaac was feign to put forth his hands to feel whither it were Esau or no, that Come to ask the blessing:
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it is a hard case, when Iudges have sore eyes, that they cannot discerne the right Case, but only by feeling.
it is a hard case, when Judges have soar eyes, that they cannot discern the right Case, but only by feeling.
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But it shall not be so here.
But it shall not be so Here.
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God is the Iudge, that is of infinite wisedome and understanding, that is able to discerne right and wrong.God is the Judge, that is of infinite Wisdom and understanding, that is able to discern right and wrong.
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Of necessitie it must be so, because he is Omniscient, hee knoweth all things: he hath the true understanding of them:
Of necessity it must be so, Because he is Omniscient, he Knoweth all things: he hath the true understanding of them:
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it is impossible to deceive him.
it is impossible to deceive him.
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Earthly Iudges they sometime are blinded in the hearing of Cases that are brought before them,
Earthly Judges they sometime Are blinded in the hearing of Cases that Are brought before them,
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for what their eyes see not, they are not able to discerne, there are not glasse windowes into the bosomes and breasts of men, by which they are able to come into their hearts:
for what their eyes see not, they Are not able to discern, there Are not glass windows into the bosoms and breasts of men, by which they Are able to come into their hearts:
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all the information they have, is from Evidences and Witnesses, the hear-sayes, and reports of others:
all the information they have, is from Evidences and Witnesses, the hearsays, and reports of Others:
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where if any thing bee concealed or mistold, how easily may they miscarry? But Gods knowledge is not so unsound or uncertaine,
where if any thing be concealed or mistold, how Easily may they miscarry? But God's knowledge is not so unsound or uncertain,
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because he himselfe is an eare, and an eye-witnesse of all things that are:
Because he himself is an ear, and an eyewitness of all things that Are:
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he knoweth whatsoever is done, he beholdeth, not the actions only, but the very intentions, he is able to judge of the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
he Knoweth whatsoever is done, he beholdeth, not the actions only, but the very intentions, he is able to judge of the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
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It is but folly to thinke to hide any thing from him: heaven is not so high, but he can reach it:
It is but folly to think to hide any thing from him: heaven is not so high, but he can reach it:
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hell is not so deepe, but hee can search it: the earth is not so wide, but hee can span it:
hell is not so deep, but he can search it: the earth is not so wide, but he can span it:
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the night is not so darke, but he can see it:
the night is not so dark, but he can see it:
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the chamber, the bed, the close• …, is not so close, but hee can pierce it:
the chamber, the Bed, the close• …, is not so close, but he can pierce it:
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Hee that sitteth upon the circle of the heavens, and whose eyes are as flames of fire, seeth everything, Heb. 4. There is no creature that is not manifest in his sight,
He that Sitteth upon the circle of the heavens, and whose eyes Are as flames of fire, sees everything, Hebrew 4. There is no creature that is not manifest in his sighed,
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but all things are naked and open; but all things Are naked and open;
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like an Anatomized body, (for thence the Metaphor is drawne) where the bowels are laid open,
like an Anatomized body, (for thence the Metaphor is drawn) where the bowels Are laid open,
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and every nerve and muscle, and ligament, every Atome discovered, so that we may take a full view of it. In a word;
and every nerve and muscle, and ligament, every Atom discovered, so that we may take a full view of it. In a word;
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if it were Davids commendation, that he was wise, as an Angell of God:
if it were Davids commendation, that he was wise, as an Angel of God:
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how wise must God be, that infuseth wisdome into the Angels, and in whose sight the Angels are foolish? That is the first thing requisite in a Iudge, he must have knowledge to discerne. In the second place.
how wise must God be, that infuseth Wisdom into the Angels, and in whose sighed the Angels Are foolish? That is the First thing requisite in a Judge, he must have knowledge to discern. In the second place.
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Hee must have power to execute: hee must have authoritie to command:
He must have power to execute: he must have Authority to command:
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and not be as an Image set against a wall, for if he be so, Abjects will insult over him:
and not be as an Image Set against a wall, for if he be so, Abjects will insult over him:
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though peradventure some may regard him, because hee hath eyes to see, yet others will contemne him,
though Peradventure Some may regard him, Because he hath eyes to see, yet Others will contemn him,
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because hee hath no hands to punish: so innocencie shall be hopelesse of recompence, and the wicked of their desert.
Because he hath no hands to Punish: so innocence shall be hopeless of recompense, and the wicked of their desert.
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Againe, if he have not power, if hee have power only to heare, and not to determine:
Again, if he have not power, if he have power only to hear, and not to determine:
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or if his power be restrained to some petty Cases, and not also extended to matters of greater consequence and moment:
or if his power be restrained to Some Petty Cases, and not also extended to matters of greater consequence and moment:
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Appeales will bee made, (as commonly they are) from inferiour Courts to the higher.
appeals will be made, (as commonly they Are) from inferior Courts to the higher.
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But it is not so here.
But it is not so Here.
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God is the Iudge, who as hee is infinite in knowledge, so he is in power and authority.God is the Judge, who as he is infinite in knowledge, so he is in power and Authority.
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Wee stile the King Supreame head over all persons, and in all causes in his Dominions:
we style the King Supreme head over all Persons, and in all Causes in his Dominions:
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but God is over all the Dominions of the earth, supreame over all: not only in all causes, and over all persons, but over all causes too:
but God is over all the Dominions of the earth, supreme over all: not only in all Causes, and over all Persons, but over all Causes too:
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even Kings are subject to his regiment:
even Kings Are Subject to his regiment:
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Hee bindeth Kings in chaines, and Nobles in fetters of Iron, Psal. 149. The kings of the earth (saith Saint Iohn) and the rich, He binds Kings in chains, and Nobles in fetters of Iron, Psalm 149. The Kings of the earth (Says Faint John) and the rich,
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and the great men, and the great Captaines, and the mighty men, they shall all hide themselves, in the caves and rocks,
and the great men, and the great Captains, and the mighty men, they shall all hide themselves, in the caves and Rocks,
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and mountaines, Revel. 15. crying to the mountaines and rockes to cover them from the face of the Iudge,
and Mountains, Revel. 15. crying to the Mountains and Rocks to cover them from the face of the Judge,
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and from the wrath of the Lambe, because the day of desolation is come. and from the wrath of the Lamb, Because the day of desolation is come.
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Nay God, is not only over all the Kings of the earth, but he is Potentate of heaven and hell too:
Nay God, is not only over all the Kings of the earth, but he is Potentate of heaven and hell too:
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He hath a commanding power over all: the Angels feare, the Divels tremble, when they come to stand before God.
He hath a commanding power over all: the Angels Fear, the Devils tremble, when they come to stand before God.
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In a word (as Saint Paul saith) all power is of God; then of necessitie followeth, that God himselfe in his power is most absolute.
In a word (as Saint Paul Says) all power is of God; then of necessity follows, that God himself in his power is most absolute.
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That is the second thing belonging to the office of a Iudge, as he must have knowledge to discerne,
That is the second thing belonging to the office of a Judge, as he must have knowledge to discern,
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so he must have power to execute.
so he must have power to execute.
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Thirdly, there must be Iustice in the Execution: therefore the Grecians were wont to place Justice betweene Libra, and Leo, to signifie indifferencie in weighing causes,
Thirdly, there must be justice in the Execution: Therefore the Greeks were wont to place justice between Libra, and Leo, to signify indifferency in weighing Causes,
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and strictnesse in executing the sentence.
and strictness in executing the sentence.
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So the Egyptians signified as much by their Hierogliphicall portraiture of an Angell without hands, wincking, or without eyes:
So the egyptians signified as much by their Hieroglyphical portraiture of an Angel without hands, winking, or without eyes:
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such a one a Iudge should be: he should have no hands to receive bribes, nor no eyes to respect persons:
such a one a Judge should be: he should have no hands to receive Bribes, nor no eyes to respect Persons:
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the person of a Iudge must not take the person of a friend:
the person of a Judge must not take the person of a friend:
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A man must not personate a friend in justice, but as Levi, he must know neither father, nor mother, nor brother.
A man must not personate a friend in Justice, but as Levi, he must know neither father, nor mother, nor brother.
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Justice amongst us, is portrayted holding a Ballance in one hand, and a sword in another:
justice among us, is portraited holding a Balance in one hand, and a sword in Another:
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the Ballance sheweth the upright weighing of causes, and the Sword sheweth the strictnesse of the execution of the sentence.
the Balance shows the upright weighing of Causes, and the Sword shows the strictness of the execution of the sentence.
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And if this Execution be wanting, both the other are to no purpose.
And if this Execution be wanting, both the other Are to no purpose.
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It is to no purpose to know, and to have power, if there be not Justice.
It is to no purpose to know, and to have power, if there be not justice.
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But God is a true and just Iudge; Howsoever it be amongst the Iudges of the earth;
But God is a true and just Judge; Howsoever it be among the Judges of the earth;
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yet unworthy is he of the place of a Iudge, and fitter to stand at the Barre,
yet unworthy is he of the place of a Judge, and fitter to stand At the Bar,
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then to sit on the Bench, that suffereth himselfe to miscarry by friendship or love, or bribes, or sutes, or favour, or envie;
then to fit on the Bench, that suffers himself to miscarry by friendship or love, or Bribes, or suits, or favour, or envy;
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when either of these prevaile, they tie the tongues of men to plead for wrong causes.
when either of these prevail, they tie the tongues of men to plead for wrong Causes.
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Shall a Traytour presume on the Kings favour, and Mordecai be out of the Kings grace? But there shall be no such thing here:
Shall a Traitor presume on the Kings favour, and Mordecai be out of the Kings grace? But there shall be no such thing Here:
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God is the Iudge of all the earth, and shall not hee doe right? Gen. 18. Doth God pervert judgement, or doth the Almigty pervert Iustice? Job 8. 3. When thou standest before the Iudgement seat of God, thou shalt neither be elevated with vaine hopes, God is the Judge of all the earth, and shall not he do right? Gen. 18. Does God pervert judgement, or does the Almighty pervert justice? Job 8. 3. When thou Standest before the Judgement seat of God, thou shalt neither be elevated with vain hope's,
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nor dejected and cast down by sinister and wrong feares:
nor dejected and cast down by sinister and wrong fears:
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but assure thy selfe, such as thy cause is, such shall thy sentence be, as Saint Bernard well;
but assure thy self, such as thy cause is, such shall thy sentence be, as Saint Bernard well;
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a pure heart shall prevaile more with God, then a smooth word:
a pure heart shall prevail more with God, then a smooth word:
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good consciences shall speed better then full purses, for he is an upright and just Judge, with whom no faire words, nor friends shall prevaile.
good Consciences shall speed better then full purses, for he is an upright and just Judge, with whom no fair words, nor Friends shall prevail.
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So I have done with the first thing, The Iudge. Secondly, something of the Iudgement: and therein two things; First, that it shall be.
So I have done with the First thing, The Judge. Secondly, something of the Judgement: and therein two things; First, that it shall be.
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Secondly, in what manner it shall be. First, that it shall be: The text is plaine. God shall bring to judgement.
Secondly, in what manner it shall be. First, that it shall be: The text is plain. God shall bring to judgement.
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There might many Texts besides this be alledged consonant, and agreeable to this: but it is superfluous. There might many Texts beside this be alleged consonant, and agreeable to this: but it is superfluous.
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Besides Texts of Scripture we have Types also to prefigure it; and reasons also to prove and confirmeit.
Beside Texts of Scripture we have Types also to prefigure it; and Reasons also to prove and confirmeit.
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Two Types of the last Judgement, our Saviour himselfe propoundeth, Luke 17. One was the destruction upon Sodome: the other, the destruction that God brought upon the old world.
Two Types of the last Judgement, our Saviour himself propoundeth, Lycia 17. One was the destruction upon Sodom: the other, the destruction that God brought upon the old world.
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Looke (as Christ saith) how it was with them of Sodome in the dayes of Lot, they did eat, they dranke, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded:
Look (as christ Says) how it was with them of Sodom in the days of Lot, they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built:
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and looke how it was with the men of the old world, in the dayes of Noah, eating and drinking,
and look how it was with the men of the old world, in the days of Noah, eating and drinking,
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and sporting, and marrying, untill the very day that Noah entred into the Arke, and the flood came, and destroyed them all: and sporting, and marrying, until the very day that Noah entered into the Ark, and the flood Come, and destroyed them all:
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So it shall be at the last day, when the Sonne of man shall come.
So it shall be At the last day, when the Son of man shall come.
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The Apostle Saint Peter (speaking of the latter of these) telleth us of mockers in those times, that scoffed when they heard of the Iudgement: there hath beene talke a great while of such things promised,
The Apostle Saint Peter (speaking of the latter of these) Telleth us of mockers in those times, that scoffed when they herd of the Judgement: there hath been talk a great while of such things promised,
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but when will it come? Where is the promise of his comming? There are scoffers in these dayes:
but when will it come? Where is the promise of his coming? There Are scoffers in these days:
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but such (if there be any) cannot but speake against their owne consciences, and knowledge:
but such (if there be any) cannot but speak against their own Consciences, and knowledge:
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they cannot be ignorant both of the judgements that have beene, and shall be (or if they be, they are wilfully ignorant;) That God did once wash away the sinnes of the world with a Flood of water,
they cannot be ignorant both of the Judgments that have been, and shall be (or if they be, they Are wilfully ignorant;) That God did once wash away the Sins of the world with a Flood of water,
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and that the time is comming, that God will purge the sinnes of the world with a flood of fire:
and that the time is coming, that God will purge the Sins of the world with a flood of fire:
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the Rainbow in the cloudes, as it is a Monument of the one; so it is a forerunner of the other.
the Rainbow in the Clouds, as it is a Monument of the one; so it is a forerunner of the other.
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The two principall colours of the Rainbow, are blew, and red:
The two principal colours of the Rainbow, Are blue, and read:
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the blew and waterish colour of the Rainbow is an evidence of that Judgement that is past,
the blue and waterish colour of the Rainbow is an evidence of that Judgement that is past,
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when God washed the sinnes of the world away by Water:
when God washed the Sins of the world away by Water:
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the fiery colour is a prediction of a Iudgement that is to come, when God shall purge the world by a Flood of fire.
the fiery colour is a prediction of a Judgement that is to come, when God shall purge the world by a Flood of fire.
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But besides these Types there are divers reasons that may be given to assure us, that we have reason to expect this day.
But beside these Types there Are diverse Reasons that may be given to assure us, that we have reason to expect this day.
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Those five Attributes of God, afford five reasons to confirme it. His Power, his Wisedome, his Truth, his Iustice, his Mercie.
Those five Attributes of God, afford five Reasons to confirm it. His Power, his Wisdom, his Truth, his justice, his Mercy.
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First his Power; God will have it be thus, for the manifestation of his Power: A worke of great power it will be indeed.
First his Power; God will have it be thus, for the manifestation of his Power: A work of great power it will be indeed.
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All must be brought before Gods judgement seate, every one, as the Text saith after. All must be brought before God's judgement seat, every one, as the Text Says After.
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It may seeme strange (peradventure incredible) to heare that all the men and women that ever lived in the world, that so many multitudes and millions of thousands of all kindreds and nations, should all be summoned to appeare before one Iudgement seat. But as Saint Austin saith, Consider who is the doer,
It may seem strange (Peradventure incredible) to hear that all the men and women that ever lived in the world, that so many Multitudes and millions of thousands of all kindreds and Nations, should all be summoned to appear before one Judgement seat. But as Saint Austin Says, Consider who is the doer,
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and then thou wilt not doubt.
and then thou wilt not doubt.
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It is true indeed with men, such a thing as this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.
It is true indeed with men, such a thing as this is impossible, but with God all things Are possible.
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Could God at the first draw all things out of nothing, and cannot God as well bring together all againe,
Could God At the First draw all things out of nothing, and cannot God as well bring together all again,
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when they are turned to nothing? Could hee make that body of thine out of the dust of the earth,
when they Are turned to nothing? Could he make that body of thine out of the dust of the earth,
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and cannot he raise that body, when it is turned to dust? Could hee unite that body to the soule in the time of the Creation,
and cannot he raise that body, when it is turned to dust? Could he unite that body to the soul in the time of the Creation,
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and cannot he unite it at the time of the Resurrection? Certainly there is nothing impossible, too hard, to the great and terrible voyce of God (as Saint Chrysostome saith) to that voyce of God that cleaveth the rockes, that breakes the brazen gates asunder, that looseneth the bands of death.
and cannot he unite it At the time of the Resurrection? Certainly there is nothing impossible, too hard, to the great and terrible voice of God (as Saint Chrysostom Says) to that voice of God that cleaveth the Rocks, that breaks the brazen gates asunder, that looseneth the bans of death.
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Therefore unlesse thou question the power of God, no doubt but he is able, and can bring all of us to judgement.
Therefore unless thou question the power of God, no doubt but he is able, and can bring all of us to judgement.
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Hee will doe it for the manifestation of his power.
He will do it for the manifestation of his power.
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Secondly, as for the manifestation of his power, so for the manifestation of his wisedome. It is a point of wisedome,
Secondly, as for the manifestation of his power, so for the manifestation of his Wisdom. It is a point of Wisdom,
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when one hath made a thing, to bring it to the intended end for which hee made it.
when one hath made a thing, to bring it to the intended end for which he made it.
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Beloved, this is Gods intended end in making of us:
beloved, this is God's intended end in making of us:
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therefore he brought us hither into the world, not that we should have alwayes a Beeing here,
Therefore he brought us hither into the world, not that we should have always a Being Here,
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but that after a certaine time wee should be dissolved, and put into an everlasting condition:
but that After a certain time we should be dissolved, and put into an everlasting condition:
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therefore Saint Peter speaking of the salvation of Gods elect, he calleth it, the end of their faith:
Therefore Saint Peter speaking of the salvation of God's elect, he calls it, the end of their faith:
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not only the end they aspire, but that end that God hath assigned, and appointed them to.
not only the end they aspire, but that end that God hath assigned, and appointed them to.
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If God should faile of his end, we might call his wisedome into question:
If God should fail of his end, we might call his Wisdom into question:
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it might give us occasion to say, that hee undertooke that, which he was not able to accomplish:
it might give us occasion to say, that he undertook that, which he was not able to accomplish:
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so that in stead of shewing himselfe wise, he should shew himselfe weake.
so that in stead of showing himself wise, he should show himself weak.
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Therefore except we should call his wisedome into question, doubtlesse he will call us one day to an Account.
Therefore except we should call his Wisdom into question, doubtless he will call us one day to an Account.
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Thirdly, for the manifestation of his truth: nothing gaineth God more honour, then that he is faithfull and true, in whatsoever he hath promised.
Thirdly, for the manifestation of his truth: nothing gains God more honour, then that he is faithful and true, in whatsoever he hath promised.
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Now this day of Iudgement, is the day wherein God hath promised to recompence the faith of the godly,
Now this day of Judgement, is the day wherein God hath promised to recompense the faith of the godly,
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and hath threatned to punish the wickednesse of the wicked:
and hath threatened to Punish the wickedness of the wicked:
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hee hath appointed a day for it, saith the Scripture, Acts 17. 31. What though it be a great while since the promise was made: he hath appointed a day for it, Says the Scripture, Acts 17. 31. What though it be a great while since the promise was made:
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for all this we must not thinke that God is slacke, as men account slacknesse: the slacknesse of men is, when they keepe not their promise according to appointment:
for all this we must not think that God is slack, as men account slackness: the slackness of men is, when they keep not their promise according to appointment:
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we must not thinke God is so slacke, he alwayes keepeth his day that he hath set, he never faileth of his promise,
we must not think God is so slack, he always Keepeth his day that he hath Set, he never Faileth of his promise,
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but when the time is come, he keepes touch, hee breakes not his day.
but when the time is come, he keeps touch, he breaks not his day.
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As it is said Exod. 22. 41. After the foure hundred and thirty yeares were expired that God spake to Abraham, the very same day, all the children of Israel went out of Egypt.
As it is said Exod 22. 41. After the foure hundred and thirty Years were expired that God spoke to Abraham, the very same day, all the children of Israel went out of Egypt.
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How many promises and threatnings after doe wee reade of, wherein he never failed of the performance of what he spake, the least tittle? therefore (saith Saint Gregorie) we have seene so many of Gods promises, already verified, that we may be confident, that those that are to come, shall also be accomplished:
How many promises and threatenings After do we read of, wherein he never failed of the performance of what he spoke, the least tittle? Therefore (Says Faint Gregory) we have seen so many of God's promises, already verified, that we may be confident, that those that Are to come, shall also be accomplished:
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surely he will not faile in this, but as certainly as he hath promised, it shall come to passe.
surely he will not fail in this, but as Certainly as he hath promised, it shall come to pass.
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So that unlesse we shall denie the truth of God (who the Scripture saith, cannot, it is impossible that he should lie) we must of necessitie beleeve, that for the manifestation of his Truth there will bee a day of Iudgement.
So that unless we shall deny the truth of God (who the Scripture Says, cannot, it is impossible that he should lie) we must of necessity believe, that for the manifestation of his Truth there will be a day of Judgement.
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Fourthly, as for the manifestation of his Truth, so of his Iustice, and Mercy. I will put them together.
Fourthly, as for the manifestation of his Truth, so of his justice, and Mercy. I will put them together.
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It is the propertie of Justice to render punishment to those that have done evill:
It is the property of justice to render punishment to those that have done evil:
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and of Mercie to recompence those that have done well, Now therefore for the manifestation of his Iustice and Mercie this day must come.
and of Mercy to recompense those that have done well, Now Therefore for the manifestation of his justice and Mercy this day must come.
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It is true, here many times wicked men speed better then Gods people: A man may sinne a hundred times, and yet God prolong his dayes:
It is true, Here many times wicked men speed better then God's people: A man may sin a hundred times, and yet God prolong his days:
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and the children of God on the other side, are persecuted and neglected: so that here he giveth not retribution to every one according to his workes.
and the children of God on the other side, Are persecuted and neglected: so that Here he gives not retribution to every one according to his works.
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Whereas it standeth with equity and justice, that well-doers should bee rewarded, and evill-doers should be punished;
Whereas it Stands with equity and Justice, that well-doers should be rewarded, and evildoers should be punished;
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the streame runneth contrary, wicked men speed well, and good men ill:
the stream Runneth contrary, wicked men speed well, and good men ill:
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Naboth cannot have a poore Vineyard, but one rich Ahab or other is ready to get it away:Naboth cannot have a poor Vineyard, but one rich Ahab or other is ready to get it away:
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They eate my people as bread: and they eate the bread of Gods people:They eat my people as bred: and they eat the bred of God's people:
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they eate the inheritance of the fatherlesse, and devoure widowes houses: so that here all is turned topsie-turvey,
they eat the inheritance of the fatherless, and devour Widows houses: so that Here all is turned topsie-turvey,
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as if the world were a thing cruciated, tearing it selfe.
as if the world were a thing cruciated, tearing it self.
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If this world should last alwayes, where were Gods justice? And therefore for the manifestation of Gods justice and mercie, there must be a day of retribution,
If this world should last always, where were God's Justice? And Therefore for the manifestation of God's Justice and mercy, there must be a day of retribution,
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when for that portion of sorrow that the godly have had here, they shall have a portion of happinesse and joy;
when for that portion of sorrow that the godly have had Here, they shall have a portion of happiness and joy;
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and when for that cup of pleasure that the wicked have dranke here, they shall have put into their hands a cup of trembling and wrath.
and when for that cup of pleasure that the wicked have drank Here, they shall have put into their hands a cup of trembling and wrath.
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If Dives enjoy his good things here, let him looke for a day, when he shall be denied a drop of water: If Lazarus have had his ill things here, let him looke when the day shall come, that he shall be rewarded.
If Dives enjoy his good things Here, let him look for a day, when he shall be denied a drop of water: If Lazarus have had his ill things Here, let him look when the day shall come, that he shall be rewarded.
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Except wee will divest, and strip God of all his Attributes, deny his power, his wisedome, his truth, his justice, and mercie, wee cannot but confesse, that certainly there is a day to come,
Except we will divest, and strip God of all his Attributes, deny his power, his Wisdom, his truth, his Justice, and mercy, we cannot but confess, that Certainly there is a day to come,
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when God will bring us to judgement. That is for the first. That the day of Iudgement shall come.
when God will bring us to judgement. That is for the First. That the day of Judgement shall come.
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and outward prosperitie unguarded with inward sanctitie, may soone lose the soule.
and outward Prosperity unguarded with inward sanctity, may soon loose the soul.
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In the next place we are to consider, as that it shall be, so in what manner, and how it shall be. Briefly;
In the next place we Are to Consider, as that it shall be, so in what manner, and how it shall be. Briefly;
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the manner of this Iudgement, is set forth to us in the Scripture in five particulars; First, the Summons. Secondly, the Appearance. Thirdly, the Separation. Fourthly, the Tryall. Fifthly, the Sentence. the manner of this Judgement, is Set forth to us in the Scripture in five particulars; First, the Summons. Secondly, the Appearance. Thirdly, the Separation. Fourthly, the Trial. Fifthly, the Sentence.
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First, the Summons. All shall bee summoned to come before Gods Judgement seate: and this Summons of theirs shall be by the voyce of Christ himselfe:
First, the Summons. All shall be summoned to come before God's Judgement seat: and this Summons of theirs shall be by the voice of christ himself:
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The dead in the grave shall heare the voyce of the Sonne of man, and they shall come forth, &c. Ioh. 5. 28. This voyce in Scripture is called the Trump of the Angell; Hee shall send his Angels, and they shall gather the Elect together, from the foure windes. The dead in the grave shall hear the voice of the Son of man, and they shall come forth, etc. John 5. 28. This voice in Scripture is called the Trump of the Angel; He shall send his Angels, and they shall gather the Elect together, from the foure winds.
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Mat. 24. 31. The trumpe shall blow, and the dead shall rise.
Mathew 24. 31. The trump shall blow, and the dead shall rise.
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1 Cor. 15. The Lord himselfe shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voyce of the Archangell, with the Trumpe of GOD, and the dead shall rise. 1 Cor. 15. The Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the Archangel, with the Trump of GOD, and the dead shall rise.
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1 Thes. 4. 16. At the giving of the Law, there was the sound of a Trumpet:
1 Thebes 4. 16. At the giving of the Law, there was the found of a Trumpet:
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so when God shall come to punish the breach of the Law, the Angell shall blow the Trumpet:
so when God shall come to Punish the breach of the Law, the Angel shall blow the Trumpet:
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Trumpets are commonly blowne at a Battell, or at a Feast: at a Feast they sound joyfully:
Trumpets Are commonly blown At a Battle, or At a Feast: At a Feast they found joyfully:
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when it is at a Battell they sound dreadfully:
when it is At a Battle they found dreadfully:
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both shall sound here at that day, the sound of the Trumpet to the godly, shall be as at a Feast:
both shall found Here At that day, the found of the Trumpet to the godly, shall be as At a Feast:
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but the sound of the Trumpet in the eares of the wicked, shall be as a summons to battell.
but the found of the Trumpet in the ears of the wicked, shall be as a summons to battle.
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If wee will have the joyfull sound of that voyce then, we must welcome the voyce of Christ now:
If we will have the joyful found of that voice then, we must welcome the voice of christ now:
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God now speakes by men, then by Angels: Now the Trumpet of the Gospell soundeth, then the Trumpet of Judgement shall sound:
God now speaks by men, then by Angels: Now the Trumpet of the Gospel soundeth, then the Trumpet of Judgement shall found:
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wee must learne obedience to this, and then wee shall find a great deale of comfort in that:
we must Learn Obedience to this, and then we shall find a great deal of Comfort in that:
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there is a Surgite that wee must hearken to now, arise from sinne, Come unto me all yee that are weary, and heavy laden;
there is a Surgite that we must harken to now, arise from sin, Come unto me all ye that Are weary, and heavy laden;
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if we hearken to this, we shall never feare that Surgite venite then, Arise you dead and come to judgement. That is the first. The Summons.
if we harken to this, we shall never Fear that Surgite venite then, Arise you dead and come to judgement. That is the First. The Summons.
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Secondly, the Appearance: after the Summons all shall make their appearance: Wee must all appeare before the Iudgement seat of Christ.
Secondly, the Appearance: After the Summons all shall make their appearance: we must all appear before the Judgement seat of christ.
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2 Cor. 5. 10. This Appearance it is generall, and personall: the generall, all must come:
2 Cor. 5. 10. This Appearance it is general, and personal: the general, all must come:
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the particular, and personall, every one shall come in his owne person:
the particular, and personal, every one shall come in his own person:
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Wee shall appeare for our selves, every man for himselfe, shall give an account to God, Rom. 14. 12. In other Courts if men appeare for themselves by another, it is enough, we shall appear for our selves, every man for himself, shall give an account to God, Rom. 14. 12. In other Courts if men appear for themselves by Another, it is enough,
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but here, Per se, by himselfe.
but Here, Per se, by himself.
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That is the reason that this day it is called in Scripture, the day of manifestation.
That is the reason that this day it is called in Scripture, the day of manifestation.
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First, because Christ himselfe shall be revealed, and manifested in that day; Wee looke for the day of the Revelation of Iesus Christ, 1 Cor. 1. 7.
First, Because christ himself shall be revealed, and manifested in that day; we look for the day of the Revelation of Iesus christ, 1 Cor. 1. 7.
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Secondly, because the Attributes of God shall bee revealed then;
Secondly, Because the Attributes of God shall be revealed then;
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his patience, and longanimitie, his righteousnesse, and justice, a day of Revelation of the just judgement of God, Rom. 2.
his patience, and longanimity, his righteousness, and Justice, a day of Revelation of the just judgement of God, Rom. 2.
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Finally, because we our selves shall be revealed, and manifested, all our wayes and workes: the godly, and the workes that they have done, though never so secret:
Finally, Because we our selves shall be revealed, and manifested, all our ways and works: the godly, and the works that they have done, though never so secret:
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the wicked, and their workes, the secret sins that they have committed. That is the second thing in the manner of the Judgement.
the wicked, and their works, the secret Sins that they have committed. That is the second thing in the manner of the Judgement.
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First, that all shall be summoned; secondly, upon the Summons, all shall bee made to appeare.
First, that all shall be summoned; secondly, upon the Summons, all shall be made to appear.
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Thirdly, the Separation that shall be made at that time: for when all are congregated, by and by, all shall be severed and separated:
Thirdly, the Separation that shall be made At that time: for when all Are congregated, by and by, all shall be severed and separated:
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a separation and division shall be made amongst them:
a separation and division shall be made among them:
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some shall be set at the right hand of the Iudge, some at the left hand: As a shepheard searcheth his flocke, in the day when hee is amongst his sheepe that are scattered,
Some shall be Set At the right hand of the Judge, Some At the left hand: As a shepherd Searches his flock, in the day when he is among his sheep that Are scattered,
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so I will search out my sheepe at that day, and I will divide betweene cattell and cattell, betweene the sheepe and the goates. so I will search out my sheep At that day, and I will divide between cattle and cattle, between the sheep and the Goats.
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The Sheepe and the Goates here they flocke, feed, and fold together, they will doe so, they must doe so.
The Sheep and the Goats Here they flock, feed, and fold together, they will do so, they must do so.
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The Tares here must be let alone, and grow with the corne, till the day of harvest,
The Tares Here must be let alone, and grow with the corn, till the day of harvest,
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but yet afterward there shall be a division and a separation: the wicked and the godly live together here,
but yet afterwards there shall be a division and a separation: the wicked and the godly live together Here,
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but at the last the wicked shall be separated from the godly, like the chaffe from the wheate: as when two travell one way, they passe together,
but At the last the wicked shall be separated from the godly, like the chaff from the wheat: as when two travel one Way, they pass together,
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and lodge together, but the next morning they part, and take severall wayes:
and lodge together, but the next morning they part, and take several ways:
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so the wicked and the godly, after they have beene here a time, eating and drinking, conversing and living,
so the wicked and the godly, After they have been Here a time, eating and drinking, conversing and living,
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and perhaps dying, and rotting in the graves together, notwithstanding when this day, that I here speake of, shall come,
and perhaps dying, and rotting in the graves together, notwithstanding when this day, that I Here speak of, shall come,
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then there shall be a separation and division made, then the sheepe shall bee set on the right hand;
then there shall be a separation and division made, then the sheep shall be Set on the right hand;
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then you shall know which is Iacobs flocke, and which is Labans; which belong to Christ,
then you shall know which is Iacobs flock, and which is Labans; which belong to christ,
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and which belong to Sathan, then the chaffe shall be winnowed from the wheat, and wee shall see which is for the Barne,
and which belong to Sathan, then the chaff shall be winnowed from the wheat, and we shall see which is for the Bairn,
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and which is for the fire.
and which is for the fire.
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Goe on, you wicked still, seeme the same you are not, delude the eyes of the world, that you have the same heart that you appeare, you have Maskes and Vizards now, the time will come your paint shall be washed off, your fig-leaves shall bee stripped,
Go on, you wicked still, seem the same you Are not, delude the eyes of the world, that you have the same heart that you appear, you have Masks and Vizards now, the time will come your paint shall be washed off, your Fig leaves shall be stripped,
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and your nakednesse shall be seene, and all manifest at that day of God:
and your nakedness shall be seen, and all manifest At that day of God:
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there shall be a separation of the good from the bad, as the shepheard separateth his sheepe from the Goates.
there shall be a separation of the good from the bad, as the shepherd separateth his sheep from the Goats.
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Fourthly, with this separation, there shall be a tryall the Scripture speakes of: after the conventing and separation, there shall be a tryall.
Fourthly, with this separation, there shall be a trial the Scripture speaks of: After the conventing and separation, there shall be a trial.
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I saw (saith Saint Iohn, Revel. 20. 12.) the dead, small and great stand before God, I saw (Says Faint John, Revel. 20. 12.) the dead, small and great stand before God,
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and the bookes were opened, and another booke was opened, which is the booke of life,
and the books were opened, and Another book was opened, which is the book of life,
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and the dead were judged out of those things, which were written in those bookes, according to their workes. and the dead were judged out of those things, which were written in those books, according to their works.
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Marke, there are severall bookes, and so as there are severall books, there are severall judgements, some are tryed by one booke some by another.
Mark, there Are several books, and so as there Are several books, there Are several Judgments, Some Are tried by one book Some by Another.
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First, there are some bookes, by which the workes of men are tryed: the booke of Nature, the booke of Scripture, the booke of Conscience.
First, there Are Some books, by which the works of men Are tried: the book of Nature, the book of Scripture, the book of Conscience.
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They that neuer heard of Christ shall be judged by the booke of Nature: there is enough in the booke of Nature to leave all unexcusable.
They that never herd of christ shall be judged by the book of Nature: there is enough in the book of Nature to leave all unexcusable.
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They that live in the Church shall be tryed, and judged by the booke of the Scripture:
They that live in the Church shall be tried, and judged by the book of the Scripture:
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Of the Law, They that have sinned under the Law, shall be judged by the Law:
Of the Law, They that have sinned under the Law, shall be judged by the Law:
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Of the Gospell, God shall judge the secrets of all hearts according to my Gospell. Both of them shall be judged according to the booke of Conscience:
Of the Gospel, God shall judge the secrets of all hearts according to my Gospel. Both of them shall be judged according to the book of Conscience:
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for God will lay that booke so cleare and open, that they shall see what they have done against that Booke.
for God will lay that book so clear and open, that they shall see what they have done against that Book.
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Lord, what a many of sinnes have we committed here, that we never remember and thinke of, when they are done.
Lord, what a many of Sins have we committed Here, that we never Remember and think of, when they Are done.
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Our memorie and conscience now is a Book clasped up, we see not a thousand things that are registred there:
Our memory and conscience now is a Book clasped up, we see not a thousand things that Are registered there:
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but when God shall lay open that Booke, and in large our memories, and inlighten our consciences,
but when God shall lay open that Book, and in large our memories, and inlighten our Consciences,
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then men shall clearly see, what they had forgot before:
then men shall clearly see, what they had forgotten before:
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they shall promptly dictate the whole course of our lives, and acquaint us with every action that hath past us,
they shall promptly dictate the Whole course of our lives, and acquaint us with every actium that hath passed us,
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and every circumstance, to accuse and excuse.
and every circumstance, to accuse and excuse.
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This is the kind of the tryall, by which the workes of men shall be tryed.
This is the kind of the trial, by which the works of men shall be tried.
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Lastly, with the Summons there shall be an appearance, and with that a separation, and a tryall, after all these are done,
Lastly, with the Summons there shall be an appearance, and with that a separation, and a trial, After all these Are done,
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then commeth the sentence, then the Sentence shall be pronounced upon the one, and upon the othet:
then comes the sentence, then the Sentence shall be pronounced upon the one, and upon the othet:
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the one Sentence full of sweetnesse and comfort, every word droppeth as a honey combe;
the one Sentence full of sweetness and Comfort, every word drops as a honey comb;
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Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdome prepared for you, from the beginning of the world: Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you, from the beginning of the world:
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The same voyce that Christ spake to them here, Come to me; the same shall be there, Come yee blessed: and as they were carefull to come to Christ here,
The same voice that christ spoke to them Here, Come to me; the same shall be there, Come ye blessed: and as they were careful to come to christ Here,
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so they shall make a happy comming to Christ there.
so they shall make a happy coming to christ there.
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The other is a sentence of Hell, and wrath, and horrour, Depart yee cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the divell and his Angels:
The other is a sentence of Hell, and wrath, and horror, Depart ye cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels:
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as they desired here to depart from God, and said to him, depart from us; so they shall heare that word of horrour and woe, pronounced at that day:
as they desired Here to depart from God, and said to him, depart from us; so they shall hear that word of horror and woe, pronounced At that day:
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they shall bee sent away into fire, to have their portion with the Divell and his Angels.
they shall be sent away into fire, to have their portion with the devil and his Angels.
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Thus briefly I have shewed concerning the Person judging. First for the Iudge himselfe, God. And then for the Iudgement, first, that it must be: and then the manner how.
Thus briefly I have showed Concerning the Person judging. First for the Judge himself, God. And then for the Judgement, First, that it must be: and then the manner how.
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I should goe on to the next generall point, that is to consider the things and persons Judged, every worke, of every man,
I should go on to the next general point, that is to Consider the things and Persons Judged, every work, of every man,
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whether it bee good, or whether it bee evill; And so I should have given the Application, and Use of all together.
whither it be good, or whither it be evil; And so I should have given the Application, and Use of all together.
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But so much for this time. FINIS.
But so much for this time. FINIS.
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A TRIALL OF SINCERITIE; OR, THE DESIRE OF THE FAITHFVLL. SERMON XV. ISAIH 26. 8, 9.
A TRIAL OF SINCERITIE; OR, THE DESIRE OF THE FAITHFUL. SERMON XV. ISAIAH 26. 8, 9.
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Yea, in the way of thy Iudgements, O Lord, have wee waited for thee: the desire of our soule is to thy Name, and to the remembrance of thee.
Yea, in the Way of thy Judgments, Oh Lord, have we waited for thee: the desire of our soul is to thy Name, and to the remembrance of thee.
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With my soule have I desired thee in the night: yea, with my Spirit within me, will I seeke thee early:
With my soul have I desired thee in the night: yea, with my Spirit within me, will I seek thee early:
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for when thy judgements are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world, will learne righteousnesse.
for when thy Judgments Are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world, will Learn righteousness.
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THis Chapter is a sweet song of the Prophet (if I mistake not) concerning the restauration of the Iewes. And the words of the Text, are the sweet Swan-like song of our deceased Sister, which she desired might be her Funerall song, her Funerall text, at this time:
THis Chapter is a sweet song of the Prophet (if I mistake not) Concerning the restauration of the Iewes. And the words of the Text, Are the sweet Swanlike song of our deceased Sister, which she desired might be her Funeral song, her Funeral text, At this time:
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and desired it long agoe, before any thing, that is now fallen out, came to passe.
and desired it long ago, before any thing, that is now fallen out, Come to pass.
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And I have accordingly pitched uponit: not only to satisfie her desire in a just thing:
And I have accordingly pitched uponit: not only to satisfy her desire in a just thing:
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but especially, because I approve her choyce of a fit Text;
but especially, Because I approve her choice of a fit Text;
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there being not in the whole Scripture, a portion that will afford a fitter Character (in my apprehension) for her person:
there being not in the Whole Scripture, a portion that will afford a fitter Character (in my apprehension) for her person:
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as you shall understand in the close, to which therefore I shall deferre the speaking to the present occasion.
as you shall understand in the close, to which Therefore I shall defer the speaking to the present occasion.
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The truth is, I have handled a good part of this chapter formerly, and in this place:
The truth is, I have handled a good part of this chapter formerly, and in this place:
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but now wee shall cleane goe another way then then I did, and then I usually doe.
but now we shall clean go Another Way then then I did, and then I usually do.
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I shall only desire to present so much out of these words without any curious observation or division,
I shall only desire to present so much out of these words without any curious observation or division,
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as may represent to us a perfect character of a sweet Christian-minded man or woman: which may bee of singular use, and very profitable.
as may represent to us a perfect character of a sweet Christian-minded man or woman: which may be of singular use, and very profitable.
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There be onely two things, that I shall observe in the whole words? I shall but goe them over briefly, taking out the maine points (as I conceive) for that purpose, I shall mention them.
There be only two things, that I shall observe in the Whole words? I shall but go them over briefly, taking out the main points (as I conceive) for that purpose, I shall mention them.
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We have here propounded to to us the compleat dutie of a Christian.
We have Here propounded to to us the complete duty of a Christian.
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And wee have here some effectuall motives intimated to stirre Christians up to the performance of that duty. And we have Here Some effectual motives intimated to stir Christians up to the performance of that duty.
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There is a generall dutie (to begin with that first) that belongeth to Christians at all times.
There is a general duty (to begin with that First) that belongeth to Christians At all times.
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And there are some speciall duties which concerne Christians in some speciall times. Both contained here.
And there Are Some special duties which concern Christians in Some special times. Both contained Here.
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The generrll dutie (I shall not, as I said, handle it in my former way of observation, The generrll duty (I shall not, as I said, handle it in my former Way of observation,
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but only explicate the very words of the Text, and that will be enough for me.) The generall duty (I say) of a Christian,
but only explicate the very words of the Text, and that will be enough for me.) The general duty (I say) of a Christian,
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and what should bee the temper of his heart, and spirit at all times, we may find expressed (at least intimated) very sweetly, with some excellent directions in the Text, in these three circumstances.
and what should be the temper of his heart, and Spirit At all times, we may find expressed (At least intimated) very sweetly, with Some excellent directions in the Text, in these three Circumstances.
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First, we may see here what is the true Object, upon which a Christian soule should be fixed.
First, we may see Here what is the true Object, upon which a Christian soul should be fixed.
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Secondly, we may see the Latitude of the Acts which a Christian must exercise upon that Object.
Secondly, we may see the Latitude of the Acts which a Christian must exercise upon that Object.
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Thirdly, we may take notice, of the manner, and of the degree in which every one of those Acts must bee exercised.
Thirdly, we may take notice, of the manner, and of the degree in which every one of those Acts must be exercised.
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I shall but touch these briefly out of the words, and then come to the speciall duties, belonging to speciall times.
I shall but touch these briefly out of the words, and then come to the special duties, belonging to special times.
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First, to begin with the Object. The desire of our soule is toward thee, and to the remembrance of thy Name.
First, to begin with the Object. The desire of our soul is towards thee, and to the remembrance of thy Name.
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God, and the name of God, is that, which should be printed in the heart of a Christian:God, and the name of God, is that, which should be printed in the heart of a Christian:
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should be that to which the byas and streame of his whole soule runnes. First, I say, it should be fixed upon God.
should be that to which the bias and stream of his Whole soul runs. First, I say, it should be fixed upon God.
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Wee are here in the world placed (as it were) betweene heaven and earth:
we Are Here in the world placed (as it were) between heaven and earth:
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Now all the matter is, how our Byas is set, which way that turnes. As the Byas is of the heart, so the man is.
Now all the matter is, how our Bias is Set, which Way that turns. As the Bias is of the heart, so the man is.
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Our hearts may bee turned downwards to the earth, and to earthly things, and so wee shall runne a course of ruine and destruction:
Our hearts may be turned downwards to the earth, and to earthly things, and so we shall run a course of ruin and destruction:
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our hearts againe, the Byas of them, may be set toward heaven, and heavenly things, and so we shall runne the right course that wee ought.
our hearts again, the Bias of them, may be Set towards heaven, and heavenly things, and so we shall run the right course that we ought.
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It is God that our soules should breath after. Fecisti nos, Domine, propter te, saith a Father:
It is God that our Souls should breath After. Fecisti nos, Domine, propter te, Says a Father:
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thou hast made us, O Lord, for thy selfe, and our soules are restlesse till they returne againe to thee. As they say of Circles.
thou hast made us, Oh Lord, for thy self, and our Souls Are restless till they return again to thee. As they say of Circles.
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The Circle, the round figure, is the most perfect figure, and the most capacious figure,
The Circle, the round figure, is the most perfect figure, and the most capacious figure,
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because there the line that beginneth in one point goeth round, till it returne into the same againe.
Because there the line that begins in one point Goes round, till it return into the same again.
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So this is the greatest perfection of a man, when he returneth to his beginning:
So this is the greatest perfection of a man, when he returns to his beginning:
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he had all from God, and when he reflects himselfe altogether backe againe unto God, hee attaineth his greatest perfection.
he had all from God, and when he reflects himself altogether back again unto God, he attaineth his greatest perfection.
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And indeed there will bee no more rest for the soule in any thing out of God,
And indeed there will be no more rest for the soul in any thing out of God,
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then there is for a stone, or a weighty body in the liquid ayre.
then there is for a stone, or a weighty body in the liquid air.
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Hang a stone in the Ayre, and doe but once remove the • … orce that holds itthere, will it, nill it, give but a way to it,
Hang a stone in the Air, and do but once remove the • … orce that holds itthere, will it, nill it, give but a Way to it,
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and it will cut through, and never rest, till it come to a sollid substance, till it come to the earth,
and it will Cut through, and never rest, till it come to a solid substance, till it come to the earth,
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if it may to the Center of the earth. It is so with the soule of man:
if it may to the Centre of the earth. It is so with the soul of man:
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trie it in all the fortunes, and states, and conditions in the world, as a great Emperour said, I have runne through all things,
try it in all the fortune's, and states, and conditions in the world, as a great Emperor said, I have run through all things,
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and my spirit will rest in nothing:
and my Spirit will rest in nothing:
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and as Solomon giveth us this observation out of all his travell, and experiment that he had made;
and as Solomon gives us this observation out of all his travel, and experiment that he had made;
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Vanity of vanity, all is vanity, and worse then vanity too, vexation of spirit? this is the summe of all; Vanity of vanity, all is vanity, and Worse then vanity too, vexation of Spirit? this is the sum of all;
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feare God, and keepe his commandenents; as he concludeth. Fear God, and keep his commandenents; as he Concludeth.
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This is the Object, upon which our soule should bee set, wee should have an eye to God;
This is the Object, upon which our soul should be Set, we should have an eye to God;
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labouring to approve our selves to him: making our approaches, and adresses, and returnes to him;
labouring to approve our selves to him: making our Approaches, and Addresses, and returns to him;
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that our soule may re• … with him, that we may enjoy the light of his countenance here,
that our soul may re• … with him, that we may enjoy the Light of his countenance Here,
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and the fulnesse, and brightnesse of his glory hereafter. This is the first thing in the Object.
and the fullness, and brightness of his glory hereafter. This is the First thing in the Object.
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Now, if a soule be carryed toward this Object, toward God;
Now, if a soul be carried towards this Object, towards God;
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and we can out-goe, and out-grow these worldly things, looke abovethem, and looke downe upon them with scorne: and we can outgo, and outgrow these worldly things, look abovethem, and look down upon them with scorn:
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then the very name of God will be sweet, and precious to us. To thee, and to thy name.
then the very name of God will be sweet, and precious to us. To thee, and to thy name.
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Every thing which is a memoriall, a remembrance of God; Every thing by which God may be knowne, will be taken notice of.
Every thing which is a memorial, a remembrance of God; Every thing by which God may be known, will be taken notice of.
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All his Attributes, his Word, and Ordinances, and all other things which come within the compasse of his Name (as I suppose there are not many here but know, according to the ordinary explication of Divines, of the third commandement, Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vaine, and the first Petition, hallowed be thy name; What is meant by the name of God) When the heart (I say) is set upon God, it will even leape for joy at the very name of God: the very name of God will bee sweet to him.
All his Attributes, his Word, and Ordinances, and all other things which come within the compass of his Name (as I suppose there Are not many Here but know, according to the ordinary explication of Divines, of the third Commandment, Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain, and the First Petition, hallowed be thy name; What is meant by the name of God) When the heart (I say) is Set upon God, it will even leap for joy At the very name of God: the very name of God will be sweet to him.
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To enjoy God is sweet, and to have but a glimpse of him, to have him but represented by name, is sweet too.
To enjoy God is sweet, and to have but a glimpse of him, to have him but represented by name, is sweet too.
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As it is reported of a Father, that was a godly man, and a Martyr in his time:
As it is reported of a Father, that was a godly man, and a Martyr in his time:
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that he was so frequent in roling the name of Christ, the name of Jesus in his mouth, that when hee died, it is reported that in his heart there was ingraven,
that he was so frequent in rolling the name of christ, the name of jesus in his Mouth, that when he died, it is reported that in his heart there was engraven,
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and written, the character of that Name in golden letters. And as Saint Austin speakes of himselfe;
and written, the character of that Name in golden letters. And as Saint Austin speaks of himself;
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Time was (saith he) that I found infinite sweetnesse, it was honey to mee to reade a peece of Tully, there was so much eloquence in it: Time was (Says he) that I found infinite sweetness, it was honey to me to read a piece of Tully, there was so much eloquence in it:
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but after I came to bee a Christian, to be acquainted with God, and with Christ,
but After I Come to be a Christian, to be acquainted with God, and with christ,
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then, me thought, the leaves were drie, and the beauty withered; I found no such sappe, nor rellish in them. And he giveth the reason:then, me Thought, the leaves were dry, and the beauty withered; I found no such sap, nor relish in them. And he gives the reason:
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Because (saith he) I did not there find the name of my blessed Lord: Because (Says he) I did not there find the name of my blessed Lord:
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they did not bring to my remembrance, they were not Vehicula; instruments, to convey to my soule, something of my God: they did not bring to my remembrance, they were not Vehicula; Instruments, to convey to my soul, something of my God:
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Therefore all that Eloquence vanished, and it was but an empty sound:
Therefore all that Eloquence vanished, and it was but an empty found:
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like a Cart that runnes with speed, rattleth, and makes a great noise when it is emptie:
like a Cart that runs with speed, rattleth, and makes a great noise when it is empty:
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so all the goodly sound of words, when there is nothing of God carryed along with it, that puts us in mind of God, it will have but little savour and rellish to a pious heart.
so all the goodly found of words, when there is nothing of God carried along with it, that puts us in mind of God, it will have but little savour and relish to a pious heart.
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But I must not dilate upon things, lest I prevent my selfe in what I more intend.
But I must not dilate upon things, lest I prevent my self in what I more intend.
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This is the first thing, that I note here: the Object upon which we should place our hearts and soules:
This is the First thing, that I note Here: the Object upon which we should place our hearts and Souls:
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they should bee toward God, and toward his Name.
they should be towards God, and towards his Name.
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But then secondly, here is intimated in these words, nay, and directly exprest, the Acts which a Christian should exercise upon this Object. There are three Acts that are here mentioned: (for the whole soule must be taken up,
But then secondly, Here is intimated in these words, nay, and directly expressed, the Acts which a Christian should exercise upon this Object. There Are three Acts that Are Here mentioned: (for the Whole soul must be taken up,
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and carried with full streame toward God in all the parts and faculties of it, and so wee have it here clearely exprest.)
and carried with full stream towards God in all the parts and faculties of it, and so we have it Here clearly expressed.)
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First, here is an act of the Understanding, the intellectuall facultie mentioned: Our remembrance is toward thy name.
First, Here is an act of the Understanding, the intellectual faculty mentioned: Our remembrance is towards thy name.
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There is a remembrance of God and his name. And this should bee one thing which a Christian should take speciall care of.
There is a remembrance of God and his name. And this should be one thing which a Christian should take special care of.
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Our memories should not be like sives, to let out the cleare water, and to returne the graines and the dregges:
Our memories should not be like sives, to let out the clear water, and to return the grains and the dregs:
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We should not have that treasurie to preserve rubbish, but to preserve our Jewels:
We should not have that treasury to preserve rubbish, but to preserve our Jewels:
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as when there was a dispute before Alexander that great King, concerning a rich Cabinet, that he tooke amongst his spoiles,
as when there was a dispute before Alexander that great King, Concerning a rich Cabinet, that he took among his spoils,
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when hee had overthrowne Darius King of Persia, the richest Cabinet of the most costly Jewels, that the world had then seene:
when he had overthrown Darius King of Persiam, the Richest Cabinet of the most costly Jewels, that the world had then seen:
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there was a dispute before him, to what use he should put it: and every one having exprest their mindes according as their fancies lead them:
there was a dispute before him, to what use he should put it: and every one having expressed their minds according as their fancies led them:
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the King himselfe concluded, that he would keepe that Cabinet to be a treasurie to lay the bookes of Homer in.
the King himself concluded, that he would keep that Cabinet to be a treasury to lay the books of Homer in.
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I am sure, the richest Cabinet that is, is in the soule of a man, the memorie, which is the treasurehouse where we lay up all that we know and learne:
I am sure, the Richest Cabinet that is, is in the soul of a man, the memory, which is the treasurehouse where we lay up all that we know and Learn:
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it is a rich Cabinet I confesse, and therefore the fitter for the richest Jewell: to lay up the word of God there:
it is a rich Cabinet I confess, and Therefore the fitter for the Richest Jewel: to lay up the word of God there:
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as Marie, treasured up those things shee heard in her heart: to lay up the remembrance of God there: often to thinke upon God.
as marry, treasured up those things she herd in her heart: to lay up the remembrance of God there: often to think upon God.
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It is a very sweet saying of a learned and godly Father: A man should oftener remember God then hee doth breath.
It is a very sweet saying of a learned and godly Father: A man should oftener Remember God then he does breath.
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As the Commonwealth is maintained by exportation, and importation of commodities;
As the Commonwealth is maintained by exportation, and importation of commodities;
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so is our life maintained by a continuall exportation, and importation of the Ayre, passing to and fro:
so is our life maintained by a continual exportation, and importation of the Air, passing to and from:
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breathing out the Ayre, when it is too hot in us, and fetching it in coole againe, to refresh and supply the spirits:
breathing out the Air, when it is too hight in us, and fetching it in cool again, to refresh and supply the spirits:
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our life (I say) is maintained by it: and God is the very fountaine of life to us:
our life (I say) is maintained by it: and God is the very fountain of life to us:
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even as the soule is the life of the body, so is God the life of the soule,
even as the soul is the life of the body, so is God the life of the soul,
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therefore we should alwayes be remembring of God, so oft as wee breath: breathing out prayers to him, or prayses of him in returne of his mercie.
Therefore we should always be remembering of God, so oft as we breath: breathing out Prayers to him, or praises of him in return of his mercy.
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Our memories (I say) should be exercised in thinking upon God, in remembring of God;
Our memories (I say) should be exercised in thinking upon God, in remembering of God;
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Remember thy Creatour, in the dayes of thy youth, saith Solomon: We should begin betimes, and wee should never be weary of this. remember thy Creator, in the days of thy youth, Says Solomon: We should begin betimes, and we should never be weary of this.
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The memorie is one of the brittlest parts, and we are most apt in age to grow to oblivion and forgetfulnesse:
The memory is one of the brittlest parts, and we Are most apt in age to grow to oblivion and forgetfulness:
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as that great Oratour did sometime, it is reported of him, that his memory (which was incomparably excellent before) failed him so much before he died, that he forgat his owne name.
as that great Orator did sometime, it is reported of him, that his memory (which was incomparably excellent before) failed him so much before he died, that he forgot his own name.
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Wee cannot forget God, but we must be worse then hee, and doe that first, forget our owne name, that wee are Christians, that wee are sonnes and daughters of God.
we cannot forget God, but we must be Worse then he, and do that First, forget our own name, that we Are Christians, that we Are Sons and daughters of God.
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Therefore this should be a thing, that we should often inure our selves unto, not to put the thoughts of God from us,
Therefore this should be a thing, that we should often inure our selves unto, not to put the thoughts of God from us,
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or thinke they are too sad and serious, and so to account them as unwelcome guests:
or think they Are too sad and serious, and so to account them as unwelcome guests:
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but we should rather often, bath our selves in these sweet delights, in the meditation, and remembrance of God. That is one thing. And then secondly;
but we should rather often, both our selves in these sweet delights, in the meditation, and remembrance of God. That is one thing. And then secondly;
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besides the act of the understanding (I will goe according to the words of the text) there is an act of the will, and of the affections:
beside the act of the understanding (I will go according to the words of the text) there is an act of the will, and of the affections:
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one onely named as a tast of all the rest:
one only nam as a taste of all the rest:
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for indeed wh• … e one is, all are, they are so linked and chained together, that they cannot be separate:
for indeed wh• … e one is, all Are, they Are so linked and chained together, that they cannot be separate:
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And here is a sweet act of affection mentioned; The desire of our soule is toward thee.
And Here is a sweet act of affection mentioned; The desire of our soul is towards thee.
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Davids foot slipped almost in seeing the prosperitie of the wicked. Davids foot slipped almost in seeing the Prosperity of the wicked.
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This should be one part of a Christians character, that his desires should be alwayes breathing out, and flaming up towards heaven:
This should be one part of a Christians character, that his Desires should be always breathing out, and flaming up towards heaven:
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that if he cannot at least obtaine the highest pitch of full sayles of love, and of a full perfection in vertue and grace:
that if he cannot At least obtain the highest pitch of full sails of love, and of a full perfection in virtue and grace:
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yet, whatsoever he commeth short in otherwise, to make it up with abundant desires, ardent longing desires:
yet, whatsoever he comes short in otherwise, to make it up with abundant Desires, Ardent longing Desires:
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not to come short in that to be sure: that will make an excellent supply.
not to come short in that to be sure: that will make an excellent supply.
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And indeed, it is that, that poore and weake Christians must trust to many times, must relieve themselves with thoughts of:
And indeed, it is that, that poor and weak Christians must trust to many times, must relieve themselves with thoughts of:
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they often find themselves exceeding short, and defective in performances:
they often find themselves exceeding short, and defective in performances:
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if they did not find some desires working in them, there would scarse be any symptome of life.
if they did not find Some Desires working in them, there would scarce be any Symptom of life.
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As it may be in the body: a man can see sometimes, but little motion in the body:
As it may be in the body: a man can see sometime, but little motion in the body:
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scarse any symptome of life, the pulse is very weake and faint, and scarse moveth at all that can be discerned:
scarce any Symptom of life, the pulse is very weak and faint, and scarce moves At all that can be discerned:
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but yet it may be there is some kind of breath stirring, or else we conclude the party, dead:
but yet it may be there is Some kind of breath stirring, or Else we conclude the party, dead:
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so it is in this case:
so it is in this case:
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desire is that (if there be truth in it, be it the lowest degree of it) which is an evidence of spirituall life:
desire is that (if there be truth in it, be it the lowest degree of it) which is an evidence of spiritual life:
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there cannot be truth of grace, where there is not unfeigned, and hearty desires toward God, desires to approve our selves to him, desires to walke with him in our whole course, desires to bee defective in nothing ▪ and that is in some sort true (as you know Divines have determined it,
there cannot be truth of grace, where there is not unfeigned, and hearty Desires towards God, Desires to approve our selves to him, Desires to walk with him in our Whole course, Desires to be defective in nothing ▪ and that is in Some sort true (as you know Divines have determined it,
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and if it be not mis-interpreted, there is a certaine truth in it) the desire of grace, is the grace it selfe:
and if it be not Misinterpreted, there is a certain truth in it) the desire of grace, is the grace it self:
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and the desire of God, is that which makes some union, and giveth us some communion and fellowship with God.
and the desire of God, is that which makes Some Union, and gives us Some communion and fellowship with God.
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For it is impossible that the heart should desire, and long after God, except it bee, that the heart be pointed with love toward God, except the heart love God:
For it is impossible that the heart should desire, and long After God, except it be, that the heart be pointed with love towards God, except the heart love God:
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for desire is nothing but a certaine configuration of love:
for desire is nothing but a certain configuration of love:
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Love is the generall affection of the soule to any thing that is good, in all the postures of it.
Love is the general affection of the soul to any thing that is good, in all the postures of it.
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Now if it fall out that the good thing I love, be absent from me, that I have it not in possession,
Now if it fallen out that the good thing I love, be absent from me, that I have it not in possession,
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then love is shaped out, and sheweth it selfe in desires.
then love is shaped out, and shows it self in Desires.
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It must needes be therefore, that where there are desires toward God, and desires of grace, there is somewhat of God formed in that person, there is something of grace begun:
It must needs be Therefore, that where there Are Desires towards God, and Desires of grace, there is somewhat of God formed in that person, there is something of grace begun:
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at least the first lineaments thereof are drawne in some kind of truth. This is the second Act that Christians should exercise, and take speciall care to cherish:
At least the First lineaments thereof Are drawn in Some kind of truth. This is the second Act that Christians should exercise, and take special care to cherish:
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that they have continuall pantings, and breathings of desires toward God: their hearts should worke, and beate toward him continually.
that they have continual pantings, and breathings of Desires towards God: their hearts should work, and beat towards him continually.
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But then in the third place, there is another thing expressed in the words of the Text,
But then in the third place, there is Another thing expressed in the words of the Text,
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and that is, these desires are not only (according to our Proverbe of wishers and woulders) ineffectuall desires:
and that is, these Desires Are not only (according to our Proverb of wishers and woulders) ineffectual Desires:
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desires that are meere gaping, to see if the thing will drop into our mouthes or no without any bestirring of our selves:
Desires that Are mere gaping, to see if the thing will drop into our mouths or not without any bestirring of our selves:
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but here is joyned with them (if wee peruse the words of the Text, we shall find it) endeavours:
but Here is joined with them (if we peruse the words of the Text, we shall find it) endeavours:
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I have desired thee in the night, and I will seeke thee early: I have desired thee in the night, and I will seek thee early:
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the soule of a Christian desires God in the evening, and his spirit will seeke him early in the morning (for those particulars of the time, I shall touch by and by,
the soul of a Christian Desires God in the evening, and his Spirit will seek him early in the morning (for those particulars of the time, I shall touch by and by,
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but now I only take notice of that third distinct act here mentioned, which is,) our desires must be joyned with inquiries, with indeavours, to search after God, to see if we may grope by any meanes to find him out, to learne to know what is the way of his good will and pleasure,
but now I only take notice of that third distinct act Here mentioned, which is,) our Desires must be joined with inquiries, with endeavours, to search After God, to see if we may grope by any means to find him out, to Learn to know what is the Way of his good will and pleasure,
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how we may lead a life that may be acceptable to him, and how we may come to the possession,
how we may led a life that may be acceptable to him, and how we may come to the possession,
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and assurance of his favour, and be accepted in his sight. Except there be endeavours it is a shrewd suspition, that the desires are ineffectuall desires, and unformed desires:
and assurance of his favour, and be accepted in his sighed. Except there be endeavours it is a shrewd suspicion, that the Desires Are ineffectual Desires, and unformed Desires:
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and not those that argue any life, and truth of grace.
and not those that argue any life, and truth of grace.
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But when our desires are joyned with these bestirrings of the soule, to seeke after God, to search him out in his Word, in his Ordinances, to find his steps,
But when our Desires Are joined with these bestirrings of the soul, to seek After God, to search him out in his Word, in his Ordinances, to find his steps,
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and to find his goings, and so to maintaine a sweet and holy communion with him:
and to find his goings, and so to maintain a sweet and holy communion with him:
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that is a sweet act of grace, and a certaine ratification, and seale of the truth of it.
that is a sweet act of grace, and a certain ratification, and seal of the truth of it.
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But then, let me adde the third thing.
But then, let me add the third thing.
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In what height are all these actions to be boyled up? or in what manner must we tender these services to God in this kind? How must our understandings lay hold upon God,
In what height Are all these actions to be boiled up? or in what manner must we tender these services to God in this kind? How must our understandings lay hold upon God,
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and treasure him up in our memories ▪ How must our affections and desires worke toward him? how must our endeavours be carryed toward God? The manner of all these will make this compleat,
and treasure him up in our memories ▪ How must our affections and Desires work towards him? how must our endeavours be carried towards God? The manner of all these will make this complete,
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and so make up the full and compleat Character of a Christian, in this generall dutie.
and so make up the full and complete Character of a Christian, in this general duty.
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First, the soule must be carried intimatly, and most inwardly: the inward motions and workings of the soule and spirit must bee toward God.
First, the soul must be carried intimately, and most inwardly: the inward motions and workings of the soul and Spirit must be towards God.
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And therefore the Prophet here expresseth these acts, as the acts of the very soule and spirit of a man.
And Therefore the Prophet Here Expresses these acts, as the acts of the very soul and Spirit of a man.
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All outward actions of seeking toward God, and making our approaches and addresses toward him, they are all such as may be counterfeited, a hypocrite may act them.
All outward actions of seeking towards God, and making our Approaches and Addresses towards him, they Are all such as may be counterfeited, a hypocrite may act them.
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There is nothing in the world, no shape of any externall thing in the world;
There is nothing in the world, no shape of any external thing in the world;
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but a Painter with his pensill can draw the picture of it, give a resemblance of the thing:
but a Painter with his pencil can draw the picture of it, give a resemblance of the thing:
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and there is no outward action in the world, that belongeth to God, or to Christianitie,
and there is no outward actium in the world, that belongeth to God, or to Christianity,
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but it is possible for a Painter, for a base hypocrite to represent them with an artificiall pensill.
but it is possible for a Painter, for a base hypocrite to represent them with an artificial pencil.
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But the inward acts of life, that no Painter can imitate:
But the inward acts of life, that no Painter can imitate:
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a Painter cannot make a picture to have heart, and entrailes, and lunges, to have life and motion,
a Painter cannot make a picture to have heart, and entrails, and lunges, to have life and motion,
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and spirits, and bloud stirring in the veines: all those things a Painter cannot imitate; he can make shapes, but he cannot put the life into them:
and spirits, and blood stirring in the Veins: all those things a Painter cannot imitate; he can make shapes, but he cannot put the life into them:
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he can make outward formes, but he cannot put the inwards to them. Now then this is that intended here:
he can make outward forms, but he cannot put the inward to them. Now then this is that intended Here:
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all those outward actions must bee animated actions;
all those outward actions must be animated actions;
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not dead actions, actions that have no further bottome then the teeth outwards, that grow upon the house toppe:
not dead actions, actions that have no further bottom then the teeth outward, that grow upon the house top:
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a word growing upon the tippe of the tongue, that hath no roote in the heart, and so for the rest.
a word growing upon the tip of the tongue, that hath no root in the heart, and so for the rest.
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But they must have the roote in the heart and soule of a man; that must inwardly be carried towards God.
But they must have the root in the heart and soul of a man; that must inwardly be carried towards God.
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And when the heart and soule, and spirit of a man (all which words are here used) by a supernaturall grace that is implanted in them,
And when the heart and soul, and Spirit of a man (all which words Are Here used) by a supernatural grace that is implanted in them,
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when (I say) they are thus carried toward God, it is an argument of spirituall life; that there is some life.
when (I say) they Are thus carried towards God, it is an argument of spiritual life; that there is Some life.
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Secondly, they must be carried sincerely, not for any by, or base respects. When a man makes toward any person or thing, and professes love to it:
Secondly, they must be carried sincerely, not for any by, or base respects. When a man makes towards any person or thing, and Professes love to it:
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and doth it not for the thing it selfe, but for some by end:
and does it not for the thing it self, but for Some by end:
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he doth not love that person he makes to, but he loveth that thing for whom he makes to that person. As for example:
he does not love that person he makes to, but he loves that thing for whom he makes to that person. As for Exampl:
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A man scrapeth and croucheth, and keepes a doe with a man, that he never saw or knew, one that he is ready, it may bee (when his backe is turned) to curse:
A man scrapeth and Croucheth, and keeps a doe with a man, that he never saw or knew, one that he is ready, it may be (when his back is turned) to curse:
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but yet he will doe this for his almes, for his gaine, to make a prey, a use of him some way:
but yet he will do this for his alms, for his gain, to make a prey, a use of him Some Way:
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this man loveth his almes, loveth his prey, loveth his bounty: but it is no argument of love to the man.
this man loves his alms, loves his prey, loves his bounty: but it is no argument of love to the man.
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So it is in this case:
So it is in this case:
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for a man to make toward God, and to seeme to owne him, and to be one of the generation of those that seeke his face, to addresse himselfe in outward conformitie,
for a man to make towards God, and to seem to own him, and to be one of the generation of those that seek his face, to address himself in outward conformity,
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and many other things, by which another may charitably (if hee have no other ground) judge of him:
and many other things, by which Another may charitably (if he have no other ground) judge of him:
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all this is nothing, except a man may discerne something that may give him a tast, that his spirit doth uprightly, and sincerely seeke God;
all this is nothing, except a man may discern something that may give him a taste, that his Spirit does uprightly, and sincerely seek God;
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that he loveth God, for God himselfe; that he loveth grace, for grace it selfe;
that he loves God, for God himself; that he loves grace, for grace it self;
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hee loveth the Commandements of God, because they are Gods commandements, and because they are beautifull, being according to the rule of his Word.
he loves the commandments of God, Because they Are God's Commandments, and Because they Are beautiful, being according to the Rule of his Word.
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But otherwise, if it be any sinister thing, that carrieth a man on toward God, it is no argument of the life, and truth of grace.
But otherwise, if it be any sinister thing, that Carrieth a man on towards God, it is no argument of the life, and truth of grace.
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You know it is so in experience: there be many things that move, and yet their motion is no argument of life:
You know it is so in experience: there be many things that move, and yet their motion is no argument of life:
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A wind-mill, when the wind serveth, moveth, and moveth very nimbly too: yet you doe not say presently that that is a living creature:
A windmill, when the wind serves, moves, and moves very nimbly too: yet you do not say presently that that is a living creature:
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No, it moveth only by an externall cause, by an artificiall contrivance;
No, it moves only by an external cause, by an artificial contrivance;
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it is so framed, that when the wind setteth in such and such a corner, it will move,
it is so framed, that when the wind sets in such and such a corner, it will move,
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and so having but an externall Moter, and cause to move, and no inward principle, no soule within it to move it, it is an argument that it is no living creature. So it is here:
and so having but an external Moter, and cause to move, and no inward principle, no soul within it to move it, it is an argument that it is no living creature. So it is Here:
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if a man see another move, and move very fast, in those things which of themselves are the wayes of God, see him move as fast to heare a Sermon as his neighbour doth;
if a man see Another move, and move very fast, in those things which of themselves Are the ways of God, see him move as fast to hear a Sermon as his neighbour does;
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is as forward and hastie to thrust himselfe, and bid himselfe a guest to the Lords Table, (when God hath not bid him) as any;
is as forward and hasty to thrust himself, and bid himself a guest to the lords Table, (when God hath not bid him) as any;
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the Question is, what principle sets him aworke:
the Question is, what principle sets him awork:
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if it be an inward principle of life, out of a sincere affection, and love to God and his ordinances that carrieth him to this:
if it be an inward principle of life, out of a sincere affection, and love to God and his ordinances that Carrieth him to this:
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it argueth that man hath some life of grace. But if it bee some wind that bloweth him on;
it argue that man hath Some life of grace. But if it be Some wind that blows him on;
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the wind of State, the wind of Law, the wind of danger, of penaltie, the wind of fashion or custome, to doe as his neighbours doe:
the wind of State, the wind of Law, the wind of danger, of penalty, the wind of fashion or custom, to do as his neighbours do:
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if these or such like, bee the things that draw him thither; this is no argument of life at all:
if these or such like, be the things that draw him thither; this is no argument of life At all:
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it is a cheape thing, it is counterfeit, and poore ware.
it is a cheap thing, it is counterfeit, and poor ware.
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Thirdly, (that which I have often said to be the principall, and the most considerable thing (that I know) in all practicall Divinitie,
Thirdly, (that which I have often said to be the principal, and the most considerable thing (that I know) in all practical Divinity,
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and which is the most Charactaristicall, of the truth of Grace, and of the life of Pietie in any one) our spirits,
and which is the most Characteristically, of the truth of Grace, and of the life of Piety in any one) our spirits,
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and soules, and affections towards God, must be advanced to this height: to be carried toward God aboue all other things.
and Souls, and affections towards God, must be advanced to this height: to be carried towards God above all other things.
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I beseech you seriously thinke of it:
I beseech you seriously think of it:
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I have often spoken of it, but it may be there may be some roome left for the mention of it now,
I have often spoken of it, but it may be there may be Some room left for the mention of it now,
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and some necessitie of pondering it well. It will bee the Charactaristicall thing, by which a man may most certainly discerne himselfe.
and Some necessity of pondering it well. It will be the Characteristically thing, by which a man may most Certainly discern himself.
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And I would desire to know wherein my defect of understanding is, if I be mistaken:
And I would desire to know wherein my defect of understanding is, if I be mistaken:
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but it seemes to me as a cleare thing that every one here, that hath not a mind to affront the mind of God, he dares not contest this argument, that it is a rationall thing, that if God be the best of Beeings, he should have the best portion in our love.
but it seems to me as a clear thing that every one Here, that hath not a mind to affront the mind of God, he dares not contest this argument, that it is a rational thing, that if God be the best of Beings, he should have the best portion in our love.
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All reason commands us to love that best, which is best: and to dispense our love according to the degree of the excellencie of the thing.
All reason commands us to love that best, which is best: and to dispense our love according to the degree of the excellency of the thing.
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There is no man but apprehendeth this clearely. A man may say that he loves his Wife, and he will prove it:
There is no man but apprehendeth this clearly. A man may say that he loves his Wife, and he will prove it:
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and this shall be his argument, I love her aswell, as I doe another woman.
and this shall be his argument, I love her aswell, as I do Another woman.
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Is this the proofe of conjugall love? was this the covenant made betweene them? hath hee fulfilled it in this case to her? or she to him? There is no man but seeth that there is more required:
Is this the proof of conjugal love? was this the Covenant made between them? hath he fulfilled it in this case to her? or she to him? There is no man but sees that there is more required:
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there is a peculiarity, and proprietie of love required in this case. It must certainly be so here:
there is a peculiarity, and propriety of love required in this case. It must Certainly be so Here:
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for we contract and espouse our soules to Christ, and upon those very termes, for better,
for we contract and espouse our Souls to christ, and upon those very terms, for better,
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and for worse, to forsake all the world, and to cleave to him alone:
and for Worse, to forsake all the world, and to cleave to him alone:
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and if our spirits be not raised and advanced to that degree of affection, that Christ and God be so lovely,
and if our spirits be not raised and advanced to that degree of affection, that christ and God be so lovely,
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and beautifull, in our eyes, and so good (for I name one sometime, and sometime another, it is all one upon the point) if (I say) they be not advanced thus high:
and beautiful, in our eyes, and so good (for I name one sometime, and sometime Another, it is all one upon the point) if (I say) they be not advanced thus high:
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the conjugall knot was never tied betweene Christ and the soule:
the conjugal knot was never tied between christ and the soul:
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so if the heart have but one hole in it; if it retaine the divell but in one thing:
so if the heart have but one hold in it; if it retain the Devil but in one thing:
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it is impossible therefore that such a one should have to plead the benefits that flow from a Conjugall union:
it is impossible Therefore that such a one should have to plead the benefits that flow from a Conjugal Union:
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neither can hee have title or right to any thing that issueth from a marriage with Christ, whose soule did but equivocate,
neither can he have title or right to any thing that issueth from a marriage with christ, whose soul did but equivocate,
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and would never speake out the words, and who never answered the interrogations of a good conscience (as Saint Peter speakes in another case) that when the soule (in the contract) should say, that she takes him for to love;
and would never speak out the words, and who never answered the interrogations of a good conscience (as Saint Peter speaks in Another case) that when the soul (in the contract) should say, that she Takes him for to love;
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and honour, and obey him, and to make him her Lord and Saviour:
and honour, and obey him, and to make him her Lord and Saviour:
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if the soule doe not yeeld to this, which it cannot doe, if it doe not esteeme him the best of all others,
if the soul do not yield to this, which it cannot do, if it do not esteem him the best of all Others,
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and that all others are to bee thr• … away, and to be forsaken in comparison of him.
and that all Others Are to be thr• … away, and to be forsaken in comparison of him.
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This is the t• … circumstance I have noted hence, which I suppose is intimated in these words:
This is the t• … circumstance I have noted hence, which I suppose is intimated in these words:
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Though I have not said it is exprest here, yet it is so carryed with such a fulnesse (the desire of our soule is to thee,
Though I have not said it is expressed Here, yet it is so carried with such a fullness (the desire of our soul is to thee,
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and to the remembrance of thy name) as if it were to God only, or at least, to him principally. But I must hasten. In the fourth place.and to the remembrance of thy name) as if it were to God only, or At least, to him principally. But I must hasten. In the fourth place.
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It must be a universall love, and so a universall obedience (which is the fruit of it) which must justifie the truth of our affections towards God,
It must be a universal love, and so a universal Obedience (which is the fruit of it) which must justify the truth of our affections towards God,
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and set the heart in a right frame and temper.
and Set the heart in a right frame and temper.
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Except a man love God, and love all the wayes of God, and all the ordinances of God,
Except a man love God, and love all the ways of God, and all the ordinances of God,
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and yeeld himselfe in subjection, and resigne himselfe in obedience to them all:
and yield himself in subjection, and resign himself in Obedience to them all:
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if he doe but reserve, and make choyce of any one sinne, to lie and wallow,
if he do but reserve, and make choice of any one sin, to lie and wallow,
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and tumble in, he doth evacuate all the other good, hee throweth downe all the other good with that one evill.
and tumble in, he does evacuate all the other good, he throweth down all the other good with that one evil.
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Will you come and plead with God, that there is but one sinne that you have defiled and polluted your soule with,
Will you come and plead with God, that there is but one sin that you have defiled and polluted your soul with,
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and wallowed and tumbled in all your life, and I hope, God will never refuse me,
and wallowed and tumbled in all your life, and I hope, God will never refuse me,
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or barre me out of his presence, and fellowship and communion with him for that? Yes, you are as filthy, all over as filthy and defiled,
or bar me out of his presence, and fellowship and communion with him for that? Yes, you Are as filthy, all over as filthy and defiled,
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and abominable, and odious to his eye, and to every other sense, aswell with one, as if you had beene in ten thousand slowghes one after another.
and abominable, and odious to his eye, and to every other sense, aswell with one, as if you had been in ten thousand slowghes one After Another.
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And as the Philosopher speakes, a Cuppe, or some such thing, that hath a hole in it, is no Cuppe, it will hold nothing,
And as the Philosopher speaks, a Cup, or Some such thing, that hath a hold in it, is no Cup, it will hold nothing,
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and therefore cannot performe the use of a cup, though it have but one hole in it:
and Therefore cannot perform the use of a cup, though it have but one hold in it:
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as we use to say, In law, one man in possession, keepes possession, and a man can never have true possession, till he have voyded all:
as we use to say, In law, one man in possession, keeps possession, and a man can never have true possession, till he have voided all:
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so, except all be rooted out and exterpated, and a man commeth to yeeld a full and absolute subjection to Christ universally, Christ hath no part or portion in us, nor we in him.
so, except all be rooted out and exterpated, and a man comes to yield a full and absolute subjection to christ universally, christ hath no part or portion in us, nor we in him.
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Lastly, (there were divers other particulars, that I thought to have added in this: Lastly, (there were diverse other particulars, that I Thought to have added in this:
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but I see I must passe them over) It is not every affection, that may seeme to have some height and universality,
but I see I must pass them over) It is not every affection, that may seem to have Some height and universality,
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though I doe acknowledge that they will in some measure characterise out the truth, but yet there must be this addition:
though I do acknowledge that they will in Some measure characterise out the truth, but yet there must be this addition:
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as it was with the feed that was cast into the good ground, it had depth of earth:
as it was with the feed that was cast into the good ground, it had depth of earth:
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so this must have depth in the heart, it must be well rooted, and fastned for perpetuity:
so this must have depth in the heart, it must be well rooted, and fastened for perpetuity:
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it must be a constant affection, grounded and established in the heart.
it must be a constant affection, grounded and established in the heart.
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The Ayre (you know) is light, and yet we call it not a lightsome body,
The Air (you know) is Light, and yet we call it not a lightsome body,
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because it is lighted by the presence of another, and when that light body is removed it is darke, you may say it is darke,
Because it is lighted by the presence of Another, and when that Light body is removed it is dark, you may say it is dark,
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for the Ayre is darke in the night, when the Sunne is absent, as it is light: when the Sunne is present:
for the Air is dark in the night, when the Sun is absent, as it is Light: when the Sun is present:
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those we call lightsome bodyes, whose light is originated, and rooted in themselves. So it is in this case:
those we call lightsome bodies, whose Light is originated, and rooted in themselves. So it is in this case:
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such are not godly persons that may have some injections of godly thoughts, and godly affections cast into them,
such Are not godly Persons that may have Some injections of godly thoughts, and godly affections cast into them,
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and be in them for a spurt, and for a brunt, and for a little flash (like a flash of lightning in the Ayre) and gone away againe presently:
and be in them for a spurt, and for a brunt, and for a little flash (like a flash of lightning in the Air) and gone away again presently:
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but it must be rooted and grounded in a man, so as that it will continue, continue so as that the exercise of graces and duties toward God should be frequent and quotidian:
but it must be rooted and grounded in a man, so as that it will continue, continue so as that the exercise of graces and duties towards God should be frequent and quotidian:
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as it is here in the Text:
as it is Here in the Text:
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The desire of our soule is to thee in the evening, and our spirit shall seeke thee early in the morning: The desire of our soul is to thee in the evening, and our Spirit shall seek thee early in the morning:
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Morning and evening, frequently, daily, to have commerce and communion with God, to walke with him, to set our selves in his presence,
Morning and evening, frequently, daily, to have commerce and communion with God, to walk with him, to Set our selves in his presence,
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and to approve our selves to him, to make it our constant trade to doe so, to be Gods dayes-men, to worke by the day with him,
and to approve our selves to him, to make it our constant trade to do so, to be God's dayes-men, to work by the day with him,
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and withall to be constant to hold out for perpetuity. Onely time can discover truth: and truth is the daughter of time to us:
and withal to be constant to hold out for perpetuity. Only time can discover truth: and truth is the daughter of time to us:
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all slavish and carnall feare, in regard of the world, or any thing in the world;
all slavish and carnal Fear, in regard of the world, or any thing in the world;
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God knoweth it before, but wee can never know, but by the holding out, but by the perpetuity.
God Knoweth it before, but we can never know, but by the holding out, but by the perpetuity.
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I acknowledge there is a great difference betweene that which the Scripture calleth temporary faith, and that which it calleth saving faith:
I acknowledge there is a great difference between that which the Scripture calls temporary faith, and that which it calls Saving faith:
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there is (I say) a great difference:
there is (I say) a great difference:
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they doe not only differ in this, that the one holdeth out, and the other doth not hold out:
they do not only differ in this, that the one holds out, and the other does not hold out:
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but they differ in their vitall principles, by vertue of which one holdeth out, because it hath a more noble nature in it:
but they differ in their vital principles, by virtue of which one holds out, Because it hath a more noble nature in it:
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and the other, because it is a slighter timbered thing, it doth not hold out:
and the other, Because it is a slighter timbered thing, it does not hold out:
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because the one is a reall, and true, and substantiall beautie of grace, the other but a superficiall and painted beautie:
Because the one is a real, and true, and substantial beauty of grace, the other but a superficial and painted beauty:
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substantiall beauty, that is founded upon nature, upon our complexion, whether it raine or shine, it will hold out in both:
substantial beauty, that is founded upon nature, upon our complexion, whither it rain or shine, it will hold out in both:
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but painted beauty, one feares a little wet will alter the painting, another, lest a little heate should doe it.
but painted beauty, one fears a little wet will altar the painting, Another, lest a little heat should do it.
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A painted beauty will not hold, but true will hold. And they that doe love true, love long, as our Proverb saith:
A painted beauty will not hold, but true will hold. And they that do love true, love long, as our Proverb Says:
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I am certaine it is so here, they who doe once love God truly, love God for ever.
I am certain it is so Here, they who doe once love God truly, love God for ever.
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I will dispatch the rest in a word.
I will dispatch the rest in a word.
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There be some speciall duties, besides these generalls, which make the generall character of a Christian:
There be Some special duties, beside these generals, which make the general character of a Christian:
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I say there are some speciall duties, that doe concerne him according to the speciallity of times.
I say there Are Some special duties, that do concern him according to the speciallity of times.
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Now there is a double time, and so a double posture of a Christian, in which accordingly he hath severall suites of graces, to put on, and to exercise.
Now there is a double time, and so a double posture of a Christian, in which accordingly he hath several suits of graces, to put on, and to exercise.
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There is a double dealing of God (which is the foundation of it) God dealeth sometime in a way of mercie and favour toward his servants:
There is a double dealing of God (which is the Foundation of it) God deals sometime in a Way of mercy and favour towards his Servants:
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and God dealeth sometime in a way of judgement, and wrath, and displeasure:
and God deals sometime in a Way of judgement, and wrath, and displeasure:
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and he doth so, (though not as an angrie Judge, but as a father that is angrie) even with his owne servants.
and he does so, (though not as an angry Judge, but as a father that is angry) even with his own Servants.
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Now accordingly, as this generall temper, and frame of spirit, should be at all times; so it should shew and discover it selfe, in those severall times.
Now accordingly, as this general temper, and frame of Spirit, should be At all times; so it should show and discover it self, in those several times.
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In the time when God sheweth favour, then the servant of God is to serve God so much the more chearfully, and so much the more fruitfully:
In the time when God shows favour, then the servant of God is to serve God so much the more cheerfully, and so much the more fruitfully:
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to runne the wayes of Gods commandements, because God inlargeth his way; and giveth him free scope, and more opportunities, and advantages for it:to run the ways of God's Commandments, Because God enlargeth his Way; and gives him free scope, and more opportunities, and advantages for it:
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and to improve those favours for the advancement of his glory that gave them. But the particular thing that is especially exprest here (though that be intimated too,
and to improve those favours for the advancement of his glory that gave them. But the particular thing that is especially expressed Here (though that be intimated too,
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and it is noted as a character here of a wicked spirit, that they will doe wickedly in the land of uprightnesse:
and it is noted as a character Here of a wicked Spirit, that they will do wickedly in the land of uprightness:
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that is, in the land where God dealeth very gently, and graciously, and uprightly with them every way,
that is, in the land where God deals very gently, and graciously, and uprightly with them every Way,
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and squarely, that they can no waycomplaine:
and squarely, that they can no waycomplaine:
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it is a wicked spirit that doth so.) But that which is specially meant here (in the way of thy judgements will we waite for thee) is, that Gods servants, will not only, not start (if their temper be right) from God when he smiles upon them;
it is a wicked Spirit that does so.) But that which is specially meant Here (in the Way of thy Judgments will we wait for thee) is, that God's Servants, will not only, not start (if their temper be right) from God when he smiles upon them;
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but they will love him when he frowneth, they will even then stoope and kisse the rodde, they will then obey him:
but they will love him when he frowneth, they will even then stoop and kiss the rod, they will then obey him:
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Gods children will acknowledge him to be their Father and Lord, and submit to him, even when he is angrie.
God's children will acknowledge him to be their Father and Lord, and submit to him, even when he is angry.
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Here is a vast difference betweene the godly and the wicked (as I shall a little touch by and by.) As the Father speakes even to this very purpose:
Here is a vast difference between the godly and the wicked (as I shall a little touch by and by.) As the Father speaks even to this very purpose:
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when sweet oyntment is chafed, it smells the more sweet, it delivereth the perfume the more excellent;
when sweet ointment is chafed, it smells the more sweet, it Delivereth the perfume the more excellent;
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but in a dunghill, in a filthy place, stirre it, and the more you stirre, the more it stinkes.
but in a dunghill, in a filthy place, stir it, and the more you stir, the more it stinks.
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Wicked spirits, when God doth but chafe them, manifest the filth and corruption that is within them;
Wicked spirits, when God does but chafe them, manifest the filth and corruption that is within them;
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as a man may know money (as he saith) when it falleth downe, whether it be silver or brasse, it will then betray it selfe:
as a man may know money (as he Says) when it falls down, whither it be silver or brass, it will then betray it self:
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so here, their language, their speech will betray them then, and declare what they are.
so Here, their language, their speech will betray them then, and declare what they Are.
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The divell thought that Iob had beene of such a temper, that hee would have curst God to his face, if hee would lay his hand upon him, and touch him:
The Devil Thought that Job had been of such a temper, that he would have cursed God to his face, if he would lay his hand upon him, and touch him:
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but it was farre otherwise, because he was of a better mettall and stampe, therefore he blessed God in the middest of judgement,
but it was Far otherwise, Because he was of a better mettle and stamp, Therefore he blessed God in the midst of judgement,
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as he had done formerly in the middest of his mercies. And this is that a Christian should doe:
as he had done formerly in the midst of his Mercies. And this is that a Christian should do:
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labour to bee fruitfull in thankfulnesse, and chearefulnesse of spirit, when God sheweth favour, and giveth any case, and mercy to him;
labour to be fruitful in thankfulness, and cheerfulness of Spirit, when God shows favour, and gives any case, and mercy to him;
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and labour likewise to be faithfull and constant to him, even when his judgements are abroad.
and labour likewise to be faithful and constant to him, even when his Judgments Are abroad.
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But there be divers particulars in that (I will but meerely mention them.) There be these foure things,
But there be diverse particulars in that (I will but merely mention them.) There be these foure things,
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as so many steps and degrees of the dutie of a Christian in the times of Judgement,
as so many steps and Degrees of the duty of a Christian in the times of Judgement,
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whether they be impendant, or incombent, whether they be publike, or private, that concerne the Church, or particular persons.
whither they be impendant, or incombent, whither they be public, or private, that concern the Church, or particular Persons.
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First of all, the dutie of a Christian in the times of Judgement (if he be of a right temper) is Perseverance, to hold out, not to be beaten off for a little storme or shocke,
First of all, the duty of a Christian in the times of Judgement (if he be of a right temper) is Perseverance, to hold out, not to be beaten off for a little storm or shock,
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but to keepe on his pace, to keepe on his way. Travellers that goe to sea:
but to keep on his pace, to keep on his Way. Travellers that go to sea:
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meerely to bee sicke a little, or in sport, if there arise but a blacke cloud, they presently give over, their voyage is at an end;
merely to be sick a little, or in sport, if there arise but a black cloud, they presently give over, their voyage is At an end;
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they come not to venture shockes, and stormes, and danger; they come for pleasure:
they come not to venture shocks, and storms, and danger; they come for pleasure:
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but the Marchant, that is bound upon a voyage, whose trade and imployment of life it is, every cloud and wind, doeth not make him to returne backe a gaine to shoare and to give over: but he goeth them through:
but the Merchant, that is bound upon a voyage, whose trade and employment of life it is, every cloud and wind, doth not make him to return back a gain to shore and to give over: but he Goes them through:
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so it is in this case, one that is not indeed and in earnest travelling toward heaven, he will be easily off upon a little storme arising;
so it is in this case, one that is not indeed and in earnest traveling towards heaven, he will be Easily off upon a little storm arising;
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if God doe but frowne, if there be but a wrinckle in his brow:
if God do but frown, if there be but a wrinkle in his brow:
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all his pleasure in religion is gone, for it was some other things he aymed at, it was but for pleasure he came in here:
all his pleasure in Religion is gone, for it was Some other things he aimed At, it was but for pleasure he Come in Here:
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but a godly Christian who is bound for heaven, whose voyage is set for heaven, and his course and the bent of his soule lieth that way, that.
but a godly Christian who is bound for heaven, whose voyage is Set for heaven, and his course and the bent of his soul lies that Way, that.
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like a ship with full faile is carried toward heaven: stormes will not beat him off, but hee will persevere.
like a ship with full fail is carried towards heaven: storms will not beatrice him off, but he will persevere.
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Secondly, there is a necessary use (as there should be perseverance, so) that there should be a kind of excellencie and precellencie of all holy duties (which I mentioned in the generall before) which a man should exercise so much the more industriously and painfully in stormes and difficulties.
Secondly, there is a necessary use (as there should be perseverance, so) that there should be a kind of excellency and precellencie of all holy duties (which I mentioned in the general before) which a man should exercise so much the more industriously and painfully in storms and difficulties.
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All sweet odours are refreshing to the head at any time, but when there is a stinking place that is offensive, men hold them closer to them:
All sweet odours Are refreshing to the head At any time, but when there is a stinking place that is offensive, men hold them closer to them:
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so it should be with all the graces of Gods Spirit, with all holy duties, they should bee precious to us at all times;
so it should be with all the graces of God's Spirit, with all holy duties, they should be precious to us At all times;
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but specially in times of stresse and difficultie:
but specially in times of stress and difficulty:
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Oh then we should cleave close to them, then multiplie in prayers, then multiply in our holy walking with God,
O then we should cleave close to them, then multiply in Prayers, then multiply in our holy walking with God,
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then multiply examining diligently our wayes, and looking more strictly and narrowly to our selves;
then multiply examining diligently our ways, and looking more strictly and narrowly to our selves;
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then we should reflect more seriously upon our lives, and then we should excell our selves:
then we should reflect more seriously upon our lives, and then we should excel our selves:
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any ill that may befall us, or any good that may be taken from us.
any ill that may befall us, or any good that may be taken from us.
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or else it will not countervaile, and be an Antidote against the evill and bitternesse of the times.
or Else it will not countervail, and be an Antidote against the evil and bitterness of the times.
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Thirdly, there should be shewed patience in the time of affliction, in the time of Gods Judgement:
Thirdly, there should be showed patience in the time of affliction, in the time of God's Judgement:
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we should not mutter against God, nor struggle, nor be violent against him:
we should not mutter against God, nor struggle, nor be violent against him:
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but humbly and meekly lay our selves downe before him, It is the Lord, let him doe what seemeth him good in his eyes.
but humbly and meekly lay our selves down before him, It is the Lord, let him do what seems him good in his eyes.
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And lastly, there should be a proficiencie: the the inhabitants of the earth will learne righteousnesse:
And lastly, there should be a proficiency: the the inhabitants of the earth will Learn righteousness:
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we should patiently waite upon God in the way of his Judgements, and withall we should be good proficients, then to learne righteousnesse.
we should patiently wait upon God in the Way of his Judgments, and withal we should be good proficients, then to Learn righteousness.
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Gods rod should be to us as the fescue is to the child, the fescue points out to the child the letter, makes him take notice of it:
God's rod should be to us as the fescue is to the child, the fescue points out to the child the Letter, makes him take notice of it:
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and so Gods rod points out many good lessons which we should never otherwise learne and take notice of.
and so God's rod points out many good Lessons which we should never otherwise Learn and take notice of.
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I had never knowne (as Luthers wife said sometime) what such and such things meant, in such and such Psalmes, such complaints and workings of spirit, I had never understood the practise of our dutie,
I had never known (as Luthers wife said sometime) what such and such things meant, in such and such Psalms, such complaints and workings of Spirit, I had never understood the practice of our duty,
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if God had not brought me under some affliction: affliction was a Comentarie, and fescue to point out my lesson to me; and by that I understood.
if God had not brought me under Some affliction: affliction was a Commentary, and fescue to point out my Lesson to me; and by that I understood.
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Let me but mention one thing more in a word (I shall leave the Application,
Let me but mention one thing more in a word (I shall leave the Application,
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because I am prevented.) Here is now the summe of a Christians dutie, which I have recommended to you, out of the words of the verses read:
Because I am prevented.) Here is now the sum of a Christians duty, which I have recommended to you, out of the words of the Verses read:
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partly generall duties that belong to all Christians in all times: and partly some particular duties which concerne them more specially in some speciall times.
partly general duties that belong to all Christians in all times: and partly Some particular duties which concern them more specially in Some special times.
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There is a motive or two to presse and stirre us up to the performance of these duties.
There is a motive or two to press and stir us up to the performance of these duties.
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There is one in the verse before those I have read (the seventh verse) The way of the just is uprightnesse:
There is one in the verse before those I have read (the seventh verse) The Way of the just is uprightness:
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thou most upright doest weigh the path of the just. Here the first Motive is from the consideration of God. thou most upright dost weigh the path of the just. Here the First Motive is from the consideration of God.
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God is a holy overseer of all our wayes;
God is a holy overseer of all our ways;
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a spectatour of all our carriage and behaviour, how we doe carry our selves, and approve our selves to him.
a spectator of all our carriage and behaviour, how we do carry our selves, and approve our selves to him.
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God is not only a spectatour, and an overseer of our wayes, but hee is an expencer, a weigher and Judge of our wayes;
God is not only a spectator, and an overseer of our ways, but he is an expencer, a weigher and Judge of our ways;
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to reward everyman according to his workes:
to reward everyman according to his works:
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and hee will breake them in peeces, and the longer he spareth, and the gentler he is, the more heavy it will come at last.
and he will break them in Pieces, and the longer he spares, and the Gentler he is, the more heavy it will come At last.
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and wee should often cast our eyes to God, and see him looking upon us in our carriages, to put some more awe upon our spirits, that we may not wantonly breake out against God, not daring to doe evill in the presence of that holy God which one day we know, we must bee brought to account for, at the great Judgement.
and we should often cast our eyes to God, and see him looking upon us in our carriages, to put Some more awe upon our spirits, that we may not wantonly break out against God, not daring to do evil in the presence of that holy God which one day we know, we must be brought to account for, At the great Judgement.
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But I can but name it.
But I can but name it.
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There is a second Motive in the close, in those words which stand last of those I read, and a verse following.
There is a second Motive in the close, in those words which stand last of those I read, and a verse following.
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And that is from men, from the particular proper character of a Christian: it is that which differenceth a godly man from a wicked man.
And that is from men, from the particular proper character of a Christian: it is that which differenceth a godly man from a wicked man.
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Herein lies the difference of their temper, and of their spirit:
Herein lies the difference of their temper, and of their Spirit:
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the godly man, he is described already what his carriage is, that is his carriage, which is here limned out in the Prophets owne expression, in their name:
the godly man, he is described already what his carriage is, that is his carriage, which is Here limned out in the prophets own expression, in their name:
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but the wicked men they are cleane otherwise, they doe not performe these duties; neither the generall, nor the particular.
but the wicked men they Are clean otherwise, they do not perform these duties; neither the general, nor the particular.
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Now it behoveth every one to take care to depart from the tents of those wicked men;
Now it behooveth every one to take care to depart from the tents of those wicked men;
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that shall bee swallowed up, and goe downe quicke to hell every one (as it was in the case of Korah.) It is the command of God that they should depart and sever themselves,
that shall be swallowed up, and go down quick to hell every one (as it was in the case of Korah.) It is the command of God that they should depart and sever themselves,
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and make as broad and vast a difference, and bee jealous, and take heed lest they assimulate themselves to wicked men in their lives,
and make as broad and vast a difference, and be jealous, and take heed lest they assimulate themselves to wicked men in their lives,
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lest they be like unto them in their deaths: that they live not as they doe, lest they perish as they doe.
lest they be like unto them in their death's: that they live not as they do, lest they perish as they do.
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Now, there be two or three things that are exprest concerning these wicked men.
Now, there be two or three things that Are expressed Concerning these wicked men.
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First of all, their Character is to be refractary to God in what way soever he shewes himselfe to them:
First of all, their Character is to be refractory to God in what Way soever he shows himself to them:
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if he shew his favour, or send his Judgements it is all one:
if he show his favour, or send his Judgments it is all one:
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in the land of uprightnesse, they will doe wickedly, and when Gods hand is lifted up, they will not see: nothing will doe them good:in the land of uprightness, they will do wickedly, and when God's hand is lifted up, they will not see: nothing will do them good:
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no way of working upon them, neitherby faire, nor by foule meanes. And we must be unlike them therefore every way;
no Way of working upon them, neitherby fair, nor by foul means. And we must be unlike them Therefore every Way;
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we must take every dealing of God by the right eare (as he said) and make the right use of it for good.
we must take every dealing of God by the right ear (as he said) and make the right use of it for good.
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There is another thing exprest of them: that God will one day meet with these wicked men: let no man deceive himselfe:
There is Another thing expressed of them: that God will one day meet with these wicked men: let no man deceive himself:
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it is not a vaine thing to serve God:
it is not a vain thing to serve God:
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nor a cheape, nor a safe thing to rebell against God, for his hand shall be lifted up,
nor a cheap, nor a safe thing to rebel against God, for his hand shall be lifted up,
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Gods Mill grindeth slow, but it grindes to powder (as the ancient saying is) the more God is long-suffering,
God's Mill grindeth slow, but it grinds to powder (as the ancient saying is) the more God is long-suffering,
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and long lifting up his hand to lay his stroake, the heavier stroake he layes upon them,
and long lifting up his hand to lay his stroke, the Heavier stroke he lays upon them,
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and crusheth all to peeces at last. But there is another thing too: even those wicked men that are so stubborne and refractary, and scorne Gods word:
and crushes all to Pieces At last. But there is Another thing too: even those wicked men that Are so stubborn and refractory, and scorn God's word:
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that lift up the heele and kicke against him, and it may be scoffe and jeare,
that lift up the heel and kick against him, and it may be scoff and jeare,
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and deride the wayes of God:
and deride the ways of God:
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time shall come that even these wicked men shall be convinced, they shall see their envie against the godly,
time shall come that even these wicked men shall be convinced, they shall see their envy against the godly,
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and hatred against the wayes of God, they shall see their foolerie, and they shall at last repent,
and hatred against the ways of God, they shall see their foolery, and they shall At last Repent,
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when repentance shall doe them no good:
when Repentance shall do them no good:
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repent, when they are even turned into hell, when they heare that sentence, Depart from mee you cursed.
Repent, when they Are even turned into hell, when they hear that sentence, Depart from me you cursed.
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Therefore now seeing these things will befall the rebellious, that doe not walke according to this rule, according to this Canon which I have characterised a godly man by:
Therefore now seeing these things will befall the rebellious, that do not walk according to this Rule, according to this Canon which I have Characterized a godly man by:
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this should bee a good incouragement to godly men so much the more to walke constantly,
this should be a good encouragement to godly men so much the more to walk constantly,
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and to be true to their owne way.
and to be true to their own Way.
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And if they doe live amongst wicked men, to be rather gainers by them, to grow the better rather then to receive infection, and corruption from them.
And if they do live among wicked men, to be rather gainers by them, to grow the better rather then to receive infection, and corruption from them.
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They say that Lillies and Roses, or such like things, if they be planted by Garlicke or Onions,
They say that Lilies and Roses, or such like things, if they be planted by Garlic or Onions,
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or such like unfavourie things, they doe increase in sweetnesse: the Rose and the Lillie are sweeter:
or such like unfavourie things, they do increase in sweetness: the Rose and the Lily Are Sweeten:
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so it should be when godly men are planted, and hemmed about with wicked men:
so it should be when godly men Are planted, and hemmed about with wicked men:
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the vilenesse and odiousnesse of their wicked wayes, may make them to loath wickednesse the more,
the vileness and odiousness of their wicked ways, may make them to loath wickedness the more,
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and to love godlinesse, and to blesse God, that hath kept them, that they have not run to the same excesse of ryot with them.
and to love godliness, and to bless God, that hath kept them, that they have not run to the same excess of riot with them.
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In stead of all other Application which I thought to have added; as for example, and for instance:
In stead of all other Application which I Thought to have added; as for Exampl, and for instance:
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to shew us the true Analogie of a Christian: that we may discerne, who is a right Christian, and who is not:
to show us the true Analogy of a Christian: that we may discern, who is a right Christian, and who is not:
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we must not discerne it by our fancies, but by those Characters God hath set.
we must not discern it by our fancies, but by those Characters God hath Set.
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And a just apologie (in the second place) for those that are branded with nick-names.
And a just apology (in the second place) for those that Are branded with nicknames.
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If this be the description of true pietie, and of a true Christian, to have the heart and soule breathing after God,
If this be the description of true piety, and of a true Christian, to have the heart and soul breathing After God,
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and are still talking, and complayning of things without themselves;
and Are still talking, and complaining of things without themselves;
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and seeking night and day after him, and setting themselves wholly to walke in the way of uprightnesse, with sincerity before God:
and seeking night and day After him, and setting themselves wholly to walk in the Way of uprightness, with sincerity before God:
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then certainly they are unjustly branded, whose consciences doe aime at these things, and the consciences of other men may tell them, that they doe so, and they see no other.
then Certainly they Are unjustly branded, whose Consciences do aim At these things, and the Consciences of other men may tell them, that they do so, and they see no other.
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And so for conviction of those men that are in the Bosome of the Church: they may see, if they be not according to this stampe:
And so for conviction of those men that Are in the Bosom of the Church: they may see, if they be not according to this stamp:
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if they either faile of it, that there is none of these liniaments to be found in them, nothing toward God and his name, no understanding, no affection, no endeavours working that way (and so for the rest) if they utterly faile of this, they utterly come short,
if they either fail of it, that there is none of these lineaments to be found in them, nothing towards God and his name, no understanding, no affection, no endeavours working that Way (and so for the rest) if they utterly fail of this, they utterly come short,
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and are not worthy the name of Christians:
and Are not worthy the name of Christians:
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but much more if they doe deride, and oppose, and contemne the mind, and the wayes of God, which God hath chalked out to us, for our rule and direction:
but much more if they do deride, and oppose, and contemn the mind, and the ways of God, which God hath chalked out to us, for our Rule and direction:
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that is a high degree of fayling and comming short, and therefore they may be convinced, that they cannot bee right:
that is a high degree of failing and coming short, and Therefore they may be convinced, that they cannot be right:
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I doubt when the Bookes shall bee opened, and every one judged according to the booke of God, which shall be layed for the tryall of our lives:
I doubt when the Books shall be opened, and every one judged according to the book of God, which shall be laid for the trial of our lives:
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if our lives be not according to that:
if our lives be not according to that:
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whatsoever our words bee, and howsoever wee carry it, it will not beare us out then.
whatsoever our words be, and howsoever we carry it, it will not bear us out then.
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And it might have beene a Use also of Examination;
And it might have been a Use also of Examination;
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let every one of us examine our selves, and what our estate is according to this rule,
let every one of us examine our selves, and what our estate is according to this Rule,
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and what degree of this we have attained too.
and what degree of this we have attained too.
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And then for comfort, for those that are such according to this rule, whether it be in the perfection, or in the affection.
And then for Comfort, for those that Are such according to this Rule, whither it be in the perfection, or in the affection.
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If they have not the perfection, yet if their affections stand and runne this way,
If they have not the perfection, yet if their affections stand and run this Way,
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and that they can truly, and ingeniously say, that they are such in sincerity, there is a great deale of comfort for them.
and that they can truly, and ingeniously say, that they Are such in sincerity, there is a great deal of Comfort for them.
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And for Exhortation, out of the severall branches of the duty which I cannot meddle with.
And for Exhortation, out of the several branches of the duty which I cannot meddle with.
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And out of the severall Motives that I propounded out of the words of the Text.
And out of the several Motives that I propounded out of the words of the Text.
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But (I say) in stead of all these, this present Sister of ours, whose Funerall we now solemnize, I might fetch an Argument as a Motive to all these severall duties from her example.
But (I say) in stead of all these, this present Sister of ours, whose Funeral we now solemnize, I might fetch an Argument as a Motive to all these several duties from her Exampl.
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To returne now therefore to the present occasion.
To return now Therefore to the present occasion.
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With her soule shee desired him in the night, and with her spirit shee sought him in the morning: With her soul she desired him in the night, and with her Spirit she sought him in the morning:
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I will speake something concerning Her in honour of whose Funerall solemnities, we are at this time met together (that gave us the occasion) I shall (according to my custome) dispatch it briefly.
I will speak something Concerning Her in honour of whose Funeral solemnities, we Are At this time met together (that gave us the occasion) I shall (according to my custom) dispatch it briefly.
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When any children of God die, the last offices of Love are performed to them by three severall sorts or rankes. The Angels:
When any children of God die, the last Offices of Love Are performed to them by three several sorts or ranks. The Angels:
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they convey their soules into the bosome of their father Abraham, into the blisse of eternity.
they convey their Souls into the bosom of their father Abraham, into the bliss of eternity.
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The Bearers, attended with the Mourners: they carry their bodies to the bosome of their mother earth, to rest in tranquility.
The Bearer, attended with the Mourners: they carry their bodies to the bosom of their mother earth, to rest in tranquillity.
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The Preachers (as it were a middle betweene God and them) they commend their name to the mindes of their friends the hearers, to live in their memories.
The Preachers (as it were a middle between God and them) they commend their name to the minds of their Friends the hearers, to live in their memories.
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My part at the present is to doe this:
My part At the present is to do this:
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and I shall doe it, not so much to trumpet out her commendation, as to take a hint of something for your instruction, which may be usefull.
and I shall do it, not so much to trumpet out her commendation, as to take a hint of something for your instruction, which may be useful.
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But I must intreat you to remember, that you doe not use to lace or adorne your mournings:
But I must entreat you to Remember, that you do not use to lace or adorn your mournings:
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and therefore you have little reason to expect, any eloquent adorning, any Festivall ornament in such a Funerall argument.
and Therefore you have little reason to expect, any eloquent adorning, any Festival ornament in such a Funeral argument.
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My language must be blacke, and patheticall, sutable to our sad occasion: it must not be pleasing to the fancie in the fresh flowers of Rhetoricke;
My language must be black, and pathetical, suitable to our sad occasion: it must not be pleasing to the fancy in the fresh flowers of Rhetoric;
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my language (I say) must be in blacke, but in blacke layed upon a ground of truth, which shall not blush for blame, speaking any thing besides, what I doe really conceive.
my language (I say) must be in black, but in black laid upon a ground of truth, which shall not blush for blame, speaking any thing beside, what I do really conceive.
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As I dare not doe you so much wrong, as to paint or guild a rotten post:
As I Dare not do you so much wrong, as to paint or guild a rotten post:
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so I am willing to doe her so much right, as to set a rich Pearle in gold.
so I am willing to do her so much right, as to Set a rich Pearl in gold.
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To passe other circumstances (as that shee was descended of an honest, and worthy Familie, and of good qualitie:
To pass other Circumstances (as that she was descended of an honest, and worthy Family, and of good quality:
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that Shee had a full and hopefull issue descending from her selfe, and such like circumstances, which I leave for Oratours (as unfit for a Divine) to meddle withall.) All that I shall say concerning Her, shall bee out of the Text, in which you may behold a true picture of her in all the linaments of her:
that She had a full and hopeful issue descending from her self, and such like Circumstances, which I leave for Orators (as unfit for a Divine) to meddle withal.) All that I shall say Concerning Her, shall be out of the Text, in which you may behold a true picture of her in all the lineaments of her:
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and out of it, you may be able to draw, and take a good patterne for your selves.
and out of it, you may be able to draw, and take a good pattern for your selves.
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The Byas of her spirit was toward God, and toward his Name;
The Bias of her Spirit was towards God, and towards his Name;
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whose lively Image shee bare, graven in her memorie, living in her desires, and (beyond all pictures) moving also in her endeavours to seeke after God.
whose lively Image she bore, graved in her memory, living in her Desires, and (beyond all pictures) moving also in her endeavours to seek After God.
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The very quintescence of her spirit was carryed this way, and that intimatly, sincerely, universally, and constantly.
The very quintessence of her Spirit was carried this Way, and that intimately, sincerely, universally, and constantly.
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the light of the morning, and the evening starre (as sometime the Starre did the Wise men) conducted her to the Sunne of righteousnesse. In mercies Shee was not wanton, but thankfull and fruitfull:
the Light of the morning, and the evening star (as sometime the Star did the Wise men) conducted her to the Sun of righteousness. In Mercies She was not wanton, but thankful and fruitful:
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In judgements (as in a fatherly way of correction, Shee had a deepe share, wherein being exercised with many yeares weaknesse,
In Judgments (as in a fatherly Way of correction, She had a deep share, wherein being exercised with many Years weakness,
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as those that knew her, knew very well, but yet in such fatherly dealings) shee shewed her patience, her perseverance, her proficiencie: and being a Mourner for the stubbornnesse of the wicked, shee was a gainer likewise by them too:
as those that knew her, knew very well, but yet in such fatherly dealings) she showed her patience, her perseverance, her proficiency: and being a Mourner for the stubbornness of the wicked, she was a gainer likewise by them too:
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and all because shee looked up to God, who sees and weighs all our paths.
and all Because she looked up to God, who sees and weighs all our paths.
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In which I have briefly recollected upon the matter, the summe of the whole things conteyned in the text:
In which I have briefly recollected upon the matter, the sum of the Whole things contained in the text:
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so that so long as this Text is in the Bible, and so long as the Bible is in the Church,
so that so long as this Text is in the bible, and so long as the bible is in the Church,
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and so long as any thing (though unworthy) of this Sermon remaines in your memories, shee cannot want eithera sweet memoriall of her vertues in the booke of God,
and so long as any thing (though unworthy) of this Sermon remains in your memories, she cannot want eithera sweet memorial of her Virtues in the book of God,
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or a stately Monument in the Church, and in your hearts too. Happily some may scoffe, and some may doubt, as though this commendation flew too high, or out of sight.
or a stately Monument in the Church, and in your hearts too. Happily Some may scoff, and Some may doubt, as though this commendation flew too high, or out of sighed.
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To whom I shall briefly answer both. For the former. It is reported of two great Tragedians, learned and famous in their time:
To whom I shall briefly answer both. For the former. It is reported of two great Tragedians, learned and famous in their time:
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Sophocles, and Euripides. Euripides presented upon the Scaene all naughty women: and Sophocles presented all vertuous women:Sophocles, and Euripides. Euripides presented upon the Scene all naughty women: and Sophocles presented all virtuous women:
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and the ordinary observation of the wits of the times was (as men are apt to bee vainly witted in these things) they thought that Euripides that presented them bad, presented women as they were:
and the ordinary observation of the wits of the times was (as men Are apt to be vainly witted in these things) they Thought that Euripides that presented them bad, presented women as they were:
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and Sophocles that presented them good, presented them as they should bee.
and Sophocles that presented them good, presented them as they should be.
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If I had nothing else to say to the scoffes of any, but only this, I suppose it would be sufficient:
If I had nothing Else to say to the scoffs of any, but only this, I suppose it would be sufficient:
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I doe beleeve fully, that I have presented her as she was:
I do believe Fully, that I have presented her as she was:
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but howsoever you can take no hurt if you doe but consider, that it is spoken as what you should be.
but howsoever you can take no hurt if you do but Consider, that it is spoken as what you should be.
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I am sure, and I know I have presented what you should be. And for any that shall doubt yet, that it may seeme too high.
I am sure, and I know I have presented what you should be. And for any that shall doubt yet, that it may seem too high.
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I would desire them only to consider this:
I would desire them only to Consider this:
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I describe in the Text, the very temper and character of one that is truly godly (such as I conceive her to have beene) and the truth is, there is none that is truly godly,
I describe in the Text, the very temper and character of one that is truly godly (such as I conceive her to have been) and the truth is, there is none that is truly godly,
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But Death is amongst you still, and still will be so long as sinne is among you:
But Death is among you still, and still will be so long as sin is among you:
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And (to draw to an end) She hath left this honour behind her, that she lived beloved, and died desired.
And (to draw to an end) She hath left this honour behind her, that she lived Beloved, and died desired.
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And who is there here almost that suffereth not a losse in her? Her Husband hath lost a loving wife that honoured him highly.
And who is there Here almost that suffers not a loss in her? Her Husband hath lost a loving wife that honoured him highly.
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Her children have lost a loving Mother, that loved them tenderly, that tendered them duly.
Her children have lost a loving Mother, that loved them tenderly, that tendered them duly.
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Her servants have lost a loving Mistris, that governed them gently, and was every way beneficiall to them.
Her Servants have lost a loving Mistress, that governed them gently, and was every Way beneficial to them.
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Her Brothers and Sisters, have lost a loving Sister, that answered them in their loves sweetly.
Her Brother's and Sisters, have lost a loving Sister, that answered them in their loves sweetly.
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Her Neighbours have lost a loving neigbour: full of courtesie to the rich, full of charitie to the poore.
Her Neighbours have lost a loving neighbour: full of courtesy to the rich, full of charity to the poor.
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And my selfe have lost (I hope there is none here so weake to suspect, that I blast the living, to blazon the praise of the dead,
And my self have lost (I hope there is none Here so weak to suspect, that I blast the living, to blazon the praise of the dead,
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or that I doe robbe or strippe the living, to cloath the dead with their spoyles,
or that I do rob or strip the living, to cloth the dead with their spoils,
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but I thinke I may truly say, I have lost) as truly and cordially a loving friend,
but I think I may truly say, I have lost) as truly and cordially a loving friend,
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as any shee hath left bebehind: though I esteeme many her Peeres, and I cannot complaine of any. But to end all.
as any she hath left bebehind: though I esteem many her Peers, and I cannot complain of any. But to end all.
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Her gaine in Christ countervaileth and sweetneth all our losses.
Her gain in christ countervaileth and sweeteneth all our losses.
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Shee was a disciple of Love, shee loved her Lord, and loved all his Saints and servants:
Shee was a disciple of Love, she loved her Lord, and loved all his Saints and Servants:
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and therefore I doubt not, that she was a beloved disciple, and resteth in the bosome of her Love:
and Therefore I doubt not, that she was a Beloved disciple, and rests in the bosom of her Love:
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where not to disquiet her happinesse, and detaine your patience any longer, I shall leave her in that blessed place,
where not to disquiet her happiness, and detain your patience any longer, I shall leave her in that blessed place,
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and commend you to the blessing of God. FINIS.
and commend you to the blessing of God. FINIS.
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THE EXPECTATION OF CHRISTS COMMING; OR, A MOTIVE TO A HOLY CONVERSATION. SERMON XVI. PHIL. 3. 20, 21.
THE EXPECTATION OF CHRIST COMING; OR, A MOTIVE TO A HOLY CONVERSATION. SERMON XVI. PHILIP. 3. 20, 21.
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For our conversation is in heaven, from whence wee looke for the Saviour, the Lord Iesus Christ.
For our Conversation is in heaven, from whence we look for the Saviour, the Lord Iesus christ.
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Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working, whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himselfe.
Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working, whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
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IN the seventh verse of this Chapter, the blessed Apostle Saint Paul exhorteth the Philippians, to bee followers together of him,
IN the seventh verse of this Chapter, the blessed Apostle Saint Paul exhorteth the Philippians, to be followers together of him,
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and to marke them which walke so as they had him for an ensample: and to mark them which walk so as they had him for an ensample:
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And that hee might the better direct them in the dutie, (the imitation of his ensample) he sheweth that there is a great difference betweene others that pretended themselves to be the Apostles of Christ,
And that he might the better Direct them in the duty, (the imitation of his ensample) he shows that there is a great difference between Others that pretended themselves to be the Apostles of christ,
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and indeed were not, and himselfe:
and indeed were not, and himself:
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Many (saith he) walke, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you weeping, that they are the enemies of the crosse of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly: Many (Says he) walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you weeping, that they Are the enemies of the cross of christ, whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly:
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and whose glory is their shame, who mind earthly things. These ensamples he would have them to avoide:and whose glory is their shame, who mind earthly things. These ensamples he would have them to avoid:
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follow not such, but be yee followers of us, for our conversation is in heaven, from whence we looke for the Saviour, the Lord Iesus Christ, &c. and follow those which walke,
follow not such, but be ye followers of us, for our Conversation is in heaven, from whence we look for the Saviour, the Lord Iesus christ, etc. and follow those which walk,
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so as yee have us for an ensample: This is the example he would have them imitate.so as ye have us for an ensample: This is the Exampl he would have them imitate.
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In the words you have these things considerable.
In the words you have these things considerable.
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First, What the conversation of these men was, whom the Apostle would have the Philipians to follow. First, What the Conversation of these men was, whom the Apostle would have the Philippians to follow.
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Their conversation was a heavenly conversation: Our conversation is in heaven. Secondly, the reason or incouragement that they had to this imitation, to walke so heavenly, while they were on earth:
Their Conversation was a heavenly Conversation: Our Conversation is in heaven. Secondly, the reason or encouragement that they had to this imitation, to walk so heavenly, while they were on earth:
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because from thence we looke for a Saviour, the Lord Iesus Christ.
Because from thence we look for a Saviour, the Lord Iesus christ.
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Thirdly, the benefit by that Saviour, whom they looke for from heaven: Hee shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like to his glorious body.
Thirdly, the benefit by that Saviour, whom they look for from heaven: He shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like to his glorious body.
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Fourthly, the meanes by which this great worke shall bee effected; According to the working whereby hee is able to subdue all things unto himselfe.
Fourthly, the means by which this great work shall be effected; According to the working whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself.
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For the first (to touch it only in a word) there is from that, these two Observations clearely arising.
For the First (to touch it only in a word) there is from that, these two Observations clearly arising.
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First, That there is a heavenly conversation of the Saints on earth. Secondly, That while they are on earth, they are now stated in heaven. Our conversation is in heaven:
First, That there is a heavenly Conversation of the Saints on earth. Secondly, That while they Are on earth, they Are now stated in heaven. Our Conversation is in heaven:
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Hee saith not only it shall bee in heaven, (though there it shall be perfected) but it is now in heaven, in regard of our present state and possession.
He Says not only it shall be in heaven, (though there it shall be perfected) but it is now in heaven, in regard of our present state and possession.
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Concerning the first, that the Saints on earth have a heavenly conversation.
Concerning the First, that the Saints on earth have a heavenly Conversation.
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You must know, that the word here Politeuma, translated conversation, signifieth such a course of life, You must know, that the word Here Politeuma, translated Conversation, signifies such a course of life,
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and of traffique, as is in Cities and Corporations, where many are knit, and united together in one common societie, in one common freedome: Our conversation is in heaven;
and of traffic, as is in Cities and Corporations, where many Are knit, and united together in one Common society, in one Common freedom: Our Conversation is in heaven;
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that is, we have a kind of heavenly traffique, a heavenly trade, while we are upon earth.
that is, we have a kind of heavenly traffic, a heavenly trade, while we Are upon earth.
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There are divers things wherein there is an agreement between the cariages and conditions of men in Cities,
There Are diverse things wherein there is an agreement between the carriages and conditions of men in Cities,
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and Societies here on earth, and this of the Saints of God, that have their conversations in heaven. I will only in briefe run them over, this being not the thing that I purposely ayme at.
and Societies Here on earth, and this of the Saints of God, that have their conversations in heaven. I will only in brief run them over, this being not the thing that I purposely aim At.
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First, in Cities and Corporations there is a Register, wherein the names of the Freemen are inrolled. First, in Cities and Corporations there is a Register, wherein the names of the Freemen Are enrolled.
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So in heaven also there is a Register, a certaine booke of Records (as it were) wherein are written the names of as many,
So in heaven also there is a Register, a certain book of Records (as it were) wherein Are written the names of as many,
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as God hath appointed to life:
as God hath appointed to life:
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Rejoyce not (saith our Saviour) in this, that the divels are subdued unto you, Rejoice not (Says our Saviour) in this, that the Devils Are subdued unto you,
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but rejoyce, that your names are written in heaven: but rejoice, that your names Are written in heaven:
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And all that are not found written in the booke of life, are cast into the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone, Rev. 20. 15. God in his secret counsell and purpose, in his speciall providence and love, takes notice of all his servants,
And all that Are not found written in the book of life, Are cast into the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, Rev. 20. 15. God in his secret counsel and purpose, in his special providence and love, Takes notice of all his Servants,
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even of their names, and he hath them as sure, as if they were written downe in a booke, there is not one man that commeth to heaven,
even of their names, and he hath them as sure, as if they were written down in a book, there is not one man that comes to heaven,
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but the Lord knowes him already to be a man ordained to that estate and condition.
but the Lord knows him already to be a man ordained to that estate and condition.
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Secondly, as in all Cities and Societies, there is a certaine law whereby they are all governed, in obedience to which they live.
Secondly, as in all Cities and Societies, there is a certain law whereby they Are all governed, in Obedience to which they live.
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So there is a law whereby all the Citizens of heaven all the houshold of God are governed, that law which the Apostle Saint Iames calleth the royall law: a law which commandeth the very spirits of men:
So there is a law whereby all the Citizens of heaven all the household of God Are governed, that law which the Apostle Saint James calls the royal law: a law which commands the very spirits of men:
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a law that disposeth the whole man to a heavenly frame, and subjection to the will of God, the great King of Heaven;
a law that Disposeth the Whole man to a heavenly frame, and subjection to the will of God, the great King of Heaven;
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so that a man while he is here below, by degrees is drawne off from the world in his affections and disposition and carriage:
so that a man while he is Here below, by Degrees is drawn off from the world in his affections and disposition and carriage:
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and made sutable and conformable to the rule of righteousnesse.
and made suitable and conformable to the Rule of righteousness.
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Thirdly, as in all Cities, there is a kind of safety and securitie to those that dwell there, not onely as they are incompassed with walls,
Thirdly, as in all Cities, there is a kind of safety and security to those that dwell there, not only as they Are encompassed with walls,
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but also as there is watching and warding, some wakin• … while others sleepe to keepe the rest in safety. So in this heavenly societie:
but also as there is watching and warding, Some wakin• … while Others sleep to keep the rest in safety. So in this heavenly society:
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the Angels pitch their Tents about those that feare God: nay the Lord himselfe is the Shepheard of Israel that neither slumbereth nor sleepeth: the Angels pitch their Tents about those that Fear God: nay the Lord himself is the Shepherd of Israel that neither Slumbereth nor Sleepeth:
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while men oppose them, God defends them:
while men oppose them, God defends them:
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while men are labouring and plotting, and devising against them, and they (it may be) are secure and feare no danger;
while men Are labouring and plotting, and devising against them, and they (it may be) Are secure and Fear no danger;
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God disperseth and disappointeth a thousand projects intended against his servants. It was so with his owne people Israel:
God disperses and disappointeth a thousand projects intended against his Servants. It was so with his own people Israel:
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while they were in the plaines, securely lying in their tents: there is Balack and Balaam consulting upon the mountaines how to curse them:
while they were in the plains, securely lying in their tents: there is Balak and balaam consulting upon the Mountains how to curse them:
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but the God of Israel that is above the mountaines, that sitteth on the highest Heavens, hee ordereth the matter so, that Balaam for his life, (though hee might have had all the wealth and honour of the Kingdome) could not pronounce one curse against Israel,
but the God of Israel that is above the Mountains, that Sitteth on the highest Heavens, he Ordereth the matter so, that balaam for his life, (though he might have had all the wealth and honour of the Kingdom) could not pronounce one curse against Israel,
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because God had said to him that he should not curse. Fourthly.
Because God had said to him that he should not curse. Fourthly.
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As in Cities and societies on earth, men have communion and societie one with another, the lesse have interest in the greater,
As in Cities and societies on earth, men have communion and society one with Another, the less have Interest in the greater,
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and the greater in the lesse, and all have interest one in another:
and the greater in the less, and all have Interest one in Another:
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the inferiours receive from the superiours, protection and provision, and the superiours receive from the inferiours, subjection and submission.
the inferiors receive from the superiors, protection and provision, and the superiors receive from the inferiors, subjection and submission.
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So it is in this heavenly Corporation, in this spirituall Hierusalem: Ierusalem is a Citie at unitie in it selfe;
So it is in this heavenly Corporation, in this spiritual Jerusalem: Ierusalem is a city At unity in it self;
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There is a communion and fellowship, that the Saints have with God the Father, with Christ, with the Angels, with the Saints in heaven,
There is a communion and fellowship, that the Saints have with God the Father, with christ, with the Angels, with the Saints in heaven,
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and one with another on earth. With God the Father:
and one with Another on earth. With God the Father:
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they have an interest in him, as subjects of his kingdome, as servants and children of his family:
they have an Interest in him, as subject's of his Kingdom, as Servants and children of his family:
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there is not the meanest subject in this kingdome, but he may make his request knowne to this Prince:
there is not the Meanest Subject in this Kingdom, but he may make his request known to this Prince:
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there is not the least servant in this Family, but he may make his complaint to this Master:
there is not the least servant in this Family, but he may make his complaint to this Master:
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they may (as children) goe boldly to the throne of grace, and make their request knowne unto him,
they may (as children) go boldly to the throne of grace, and make their request known unto him,
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though it be but in sighes and groanes. though it be but in sighs and groans.
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Hence it is that God takes notice of them, your heavenly Father knoweth that you have need of all these things;
Hence it is that God Takes notice of them, your heavenly Father Knoweth that you have need of all these things;
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and therefore hee will supply them:
and Therefore he will supply them:
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If you that are earthly can give good things to your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give good things to them that aske him. If you that Are earthly can give good things to your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give good things to them that ask him.
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They have interest in Christ also:
They have Interest in christ also:
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he is their Intercessour, therefore hence it is, that he is said to sit at the right hand of God, making intercession for us:
he is their Intercessor, Therefore hence it is, that he is said to fit At the right hand of God, making Intercession for us:
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out of the swadling-bands, to the winding-sheete: God will have it so sometimes:
out of the Swaddling-bands, to the winding-sheet: God will have it so sometime:
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Hee is their Advocate, if any man sinne, wee have an Advocate with the Father, even Iesus Christ the righteous:
He is their Advocate, if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, even Iesus christ the righteous:
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Hee is their Lord and Captaine, the Captaine of the Lords Armie, to defend his Church;
He is their Lord and Captain, the Captain of the lords Army, to defend his Church;
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Michael, the great Prince standeth up for the children of his people. Michael, the great Prince Stands up for the children of his people.
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They have interest also in the Holy Ghost the third Person in Trinitie, they have not only, the love of God the Father, They have Interest also in the Holy Ghost the third Person in Trinity, they have not only, the love of God the Father,
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but the communion and fellowship of the Holy Ghost, as the Apostle wisheth for the Corinthians.but the communion and fellowship of the Holy Ghost, as the Apostle wishes for the Corinthians.
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Hence it is that the Holy Ghost is ready to helpe their infirmities; to inable them to put up their requests,
Hence it is that the Holy Ghost is ready to help their infirmities; to inable them to put up their requests,
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when they know not how to pray as they ought. when they know not how to pray as they ought.
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Hence it is that hee sanctifieth them, and therefore they are said to bee Borne againe of water, and of the spirit:
Hence it is that he Sanctifieth them, and Therefore they Are said to be Born again of water, and of the Spirit:
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that hee comforteth them, therefore hee is called the holy Ghost the Comforter.
that he comforts them, Therefore he is called the holy Ghost the Comforter.
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As the Saints have interest in the three Persons in the Trinitie, in respect of their dependance upon them,
As the Saints have Interest in the three Persons in the Trinity, in respect of their dependence upon them,
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so the blessed Trinitie hath an interest in them also:
so the blessed Trinity hath an Interest in them also:
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If I bee a Father, where is my honour? if I bee a Master, where is my feare? Because they acknowledge God to be their Father, they honour him,If I be a Father, where is my honour? if I be a Master, where is my Fear? Because they acknowledge God to be their Father, they honour him,
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because they acknowledge him to betheir Lord they feare him, &c. They have interest in the Angels also:
Because they acknowledge him to betheir Lord they Fear him, etc. They have Interest in the Angels also:
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Hence it is that they are called Ministring spirits sent forth for the good of the Elect:
Hence it is that they Are called Ministering spirits sent forth for the good of the Elect:
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They were Christs messengers, his Angels, and now they are made Messengers, Angels;
They were Christ messengers, his Angels, and now they Are made Messengers, Angels;
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to the Saints, therefore saith Christ, Offend not one of these little ones, for I tell you, that their Angels behold the face of my father in heaven.
to the Saints, Therefore Says christ, Offend not one of these little ones, for I tell you, that their Angels behold the face of my father in heaven.
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They have interest in them, not as worshippers of Angels, which the Apostle condemneth, Coll. 2. as foreseeing to what a height Popish superstition would rise in this kind: I say;
They have Interest in them, not as worshippers of Angels, which the Apostle Condemneth, Coll. 2. as Foreseeing to what a height Popish Superstition would rise in this kind: I say;
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not to worship them, to invocate them, to pray to them, we know no such will-worship which is without the rule.
not to worship them, to invocate them, to pray to them, we know no such will-worship which is without the Rule.
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Wee have an Angell comforting Hagar; we have an Angell defending Elisha; we have an Angel incouraging Iacob; wee have an Angell carrying Lazarus into Abrahams bosome:
we have an Angel comforting Hagar; we have an Angel defending Elisha; we have an Angel encouraging Iacob; we have an Angel carrying Lazarus into Abrahams bosom:
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But wee never had any Angell that stood in this place, to have worship and adoration.
But we never had any Angel that stood in this place, to have worship and adoration.
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This indeed the Angels have from us, imitation of their obedience, we pray, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
This indeed the Angels have from us, imitation of their Obedience, we pray, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
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They have interest in the Saints also: yea, in those that are dead: not as though they praied for us:
They have Interest in the Saints also: yea, in those that Are dead: not as though they prayed for us:
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yet they have a common desire of the welfare of the whole Church;
yet they have a Common desire of the welfare of the Whole Church;
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The soules under the Altar cry, How long Lord, holy and true, wilt thou not avenge our bloud on those that dwell upon the earth? All the Saints departed, their soules crie to God to finish these dayes of sinne,The Souls under the Altar cry, How long Lord, holy and true, wilt thou not avenge our blood on those that dwell upon the earth? All the Saints departed, their Souls cry to God to finish these days of sin,
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and hasten the comming of Christ.
and hasten the coming of christ.
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And besides this, this further benefit wee have, that we are all members of the same body;
And beside this, this further benefit we have, that we Are all members of the same body;
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there is a gathering under one Head (as the Apostle calleth it) under Christ:there is a gathering under one Head (as the Apostle calls it) under christ:
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they are the superiour members, wee the inferiour, all joyned under one common Head. Lastly, the Saints on earth have interest one in another:
they Are the superior members, we the inferior, all joined under one Common Head. Lastly, the Saints on earth have Interest one in Another:
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by vertue of this communion they have interest in the prayers, in the gifts, in the wealth one of another,
by virtue of this communion they have Interest in the Prayers, in the Gifts, in the wealth one of Another,
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so farre as necessitie and love requireth.
so Far as necessity and love requires.
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Fifthly, and lastly, as in earthly Cities, and Corporations, there is trading and traffiquing, buying and selling, &c. So here, this heavenly conversation consisteth in a kind of heavenly traffique (as the word importeth;) Wee either are all,
Fifthly, and lastly, as in earthly Cities, and Corporations, there is trading and trafficking, buying and selling, etc. So Here, this heavenly Conversation Consisteth in a kind of heavenly traffic (as the word imports;) we either Are all,
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or should be all heavenly merchants, even here upon earth.
or should be all heavenly merchant's, even Here upon earth.
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The kingdome of heaven is compared, to a treasure hid in a field, which when a man findeth, hee hideth it, The Kingdom of heaven is compared, to a treasure hid in a field, which when a man finds, he Hideth it,
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and for joy departeth, and selleth all that hee hath, and buyeth that field. and for joy departeth, and Selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
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It is compared to a Pearle, which when a man discrieth the excellencie of it, he giveth all that hee hath to possesse that Pearle: There is a heavenly thing, that is worth all that wee can give,
It is compared to a Pearl, which when a man Describeth the excellency of it, he gives all that he hath to possess that Pearl: There is a heavenly thing, that is worth all that we can give,
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and it must be bought too. It is our Saviours counsell; Come buy of mee, yea, come buy wine and milke without money, without price. It must be bought: but bought without money:
and it must be bought too. It is our Saviors counsel; Come buy of me, yea, come buy wine and milk without money, without price. It must be bought: but bought without money:
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there is nothing that is subject to corruption, that can buy heavenly things:
there is nothing that is Subject to corruption, that can buy heavenly things:
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Buy of me eye-salve, that you may see, and gold that you may be made rich, Buy of me eyesalve, that you may see, and gold that you may be made rich,
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and garments, that your nakednesse may not appeare. This must be bought; but what must we give for it? Christ tells us; and garments, that your nakedness may not appear. This must be bought; but what must we give for it? christ tells us;
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hee saith that hee himselfe is the Pearle, the treasure, and that which we must give for him, is no more but this;
he Says that he himself is the Pearl, the treasure, and that which we must give for him, is no more but this;
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Let a man deny himselfe, and take up his crosse and then follow him. Let a man deny himself, and take up his cross and then follow him.
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He must deny his worldly pleasures, his carnall affections, the love of his lusts, he must renounce his sins;
He must deny his worldly pleasures, his carnal affections, the love of his Lustiest, he must renounce his Sins;
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All they who are come to an end of their labour, and have received liberally for their worke,
All they who Are come to an end of their labour, and have received liberally for their work,
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If thy right hand offend thee, cut it off and cast it from thee; if thy right eye offend thee, plucke it out, and cast it from thee: If thy right hand offend thee, Cut it off and cast it from thee; if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee:
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What is that? that a man should dismember himselfe? No such matter;
What is that? that a man should dismember himself? No such matter;
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What then? To doe that which a man accounteth as harsh a peece of worke,
What then? To do that which a man accounteth as harsh a piece of work,
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as to plucke out his eye, or cut off his hand;
as to pluck out his eye, or Cut off his hand;
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that is, to mortifie his carnall affections, to part with his sweetest lusts, which a man holdeth as deare,
that is, to mortify his carnal affections, to part with his Sweetest Lustiest, which a man holds as deer,
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and sets as high a rate upon, as on his right hand, or his right eye;
and sets as high a rate upon, as on his right hand, or his right eye;
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there should be no sinne so precious, no gaine so sweet, no pleasure so delightfull, but a man should be willing to let it for Christ:
there should be no sin so precious, no gain so sweet, no pleasure so delightful, but a man should be willing to let it for christ:
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there should be no worldly thing whatsoever, that a man should so set his heart upon,
there should be no worldly thing whatsoever, that a man should so Set his heart upon,
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but if persecution for the Gospell should come, he should be contented to leave it for Christ,
but if persecution for the Gospel should come, he should be contented to leave it for christ,
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and in the meane space to let his affections hang loose to it, that whensoever Christ shall call him to part with his estate, with his contentments, with himselfe, he may let all fall for his sake, and the Gospels.
and in the mean Molle to let his affections hang lose to it, that whensoever christ shall call him to part with his estate, with his contentment's, with himself, he may let all fallen for his sake, and the Gospels.
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This is the heavenly traffique of a Christian.
This is the heavenly traffic of a Christian.
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I might here lay downe some tryals, by which men may bee able to judge of themselves in this particular,
I might Here lay down Some trials, by which men may be able to judge of themselves in this particular,
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whether their conversation bee in heaven. I will instance but in some generalls, because I hasten to that I principally intend. See how thy affectionstand;
whither their Conversation be in heaven. I will instance but in Some generals, Because I hasten to that I principally intend. See how thy affectionstand;
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such as is a mans mind, such is the man: such as is a mans affection, such is his conversation:
such as is a men mind, such is the man: such as is a men affection, such is his Conversation:
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a heavenly affection argueth a heavenly conversation: a heavenly conversation, presupposeth a heavenly affection:
a heavenly affection argue a heavenly Conversation: a heavenly Conversation, presupposeth a heavenly affection:
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for it is impossible for any man to walke in a heavenly course, but he that is of a heavenly mind.
for it is impossible for any man to walk in a heavenly course, but he that is of a heavenly mind.
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It sheweth the errour of those men that thinke, that that pitch of holinesse, and carefull walking with God in newnesse of life, is too strict a point to bee pressed:
It shows the error of those men that think, that that pitch of holiness, and careful walking with God in newness of life, is too strict a point to be pressed:
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what (say they) will you have us to be Saints? are wee not men? shall wee not have infirmities still?
what (say they) will you have us to be Saints? Are we not men? shall we not have infirmities still?
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Yes that thou wilt, when thou hast done what thou canst. But here is the thing:
Yes that thou wilt, when thou hast done what thou Canst. But Here is the thing:
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What is the bent of thy heart? what is the strength of thy mind? what is the endeavour of thy wholeman? which way are thy affections carried? What dost thou mourne for most? what dost thou rejoyce in most? what dost thou hope for most? According to thy affections,
What is the bent of thy heart? what is the strength of thy mind? what is the endeavour of thy wholeman? which Way Are thy affections carried? What dost thou mourn for most? what dost thou rejoice in most? what dost thou hope for most? According to thy affections,
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so will thy labour and endeavourbe. A heavenly heart sorroweth most for sinne, a heavenly affection rejoyceth most in Christ:
so will thy labour and endeavourbe. A heavenly heart sorroweth most for sin, a heavenly affection Rejoiceth most in christ:
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Many say, who will shew us any good, but Lord lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us: Many say, who will show us any good, but Lord lift thou up the Light of thy countenance upon us:
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thou hast given me more joy of heart then they had, when their corne, and wine, and oyle abounded. thou hast given me more joy of heart then they had, when their corn, and wine, and oil abounded.
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A heavenly affection hopeth most for heaven, and that not so much, that thereby hee may be released from worldly troubles,
A heavenly affection Hopes most for heaven, and that not so much, that thereby he may be released from worldly Troubles,
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as that he may be possessed of those heavenly joyes, that are to be had in the presence of God,
as that he may be possessed of those heavenly Joys, that Are to be had in the presence of God,
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and in a perfect communion with him;
and in a perfect communion with him;
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that he may be freed from sinne, and fully brought into the glorious liberty of the sonnes of God.
that he may be freed from sin, and Fully brought into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God.
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And this is that which stirreth him up with all industry and endeavour, and carrieth him along mainly,
And this is that which stirs him up with all industry and endeavour, and Carrieth him along mainly,
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and chiefly to seeke after, not the wealth, and honour, and pleasure of the world, but how he may get into the Covenant of grace, and an interest in Christ,
and chiefly to seek After, not the wealth, and honour, and pleasure of the world, but how he may get into the Covenant of grace, and an Interest in christ,
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how he may attaine evidences of heaven, and testimonies of the love of God. He speakes of heaven, as the worldly man speakes of the world.
how he may attain evidences of heaven, and testimonies of the love of God. He speaks of heaven, as the worldly man speaks of the world.
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A worldly man speakes of the world, and the world heareth him (saith Christ) every table ringeth of his worldly talke;
A worldly man speaks of the world, and the world hears him (Says christ) every table ring of his worldly talk;
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every company soundeth of his worldly affections; in every meeting he sheweth his worldly disposition. So a heavenly-minded man is alwayes talking of heavenly things:
every company soundeth of his worldly affections; in every meeting he shows his worldly disposition. So a heavenly-minded man is always talking of heavenly things:
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alwayes labouring to draw heavenly uses out of earthly things:
always labouring to draw heavenly uses out of earthly things:
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let crosses come, he can draw comforts from thence, he makes them meanes to take off his heart from the world, to set it more toward heaven:
let Crosses come, he can draw comforts from thence, he makes them means to take off his heart from the world, to Set it more towards heaven:
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as Noahs Arke, the more the waters increased, the neerer it was raised to heaven:
as Noahs Ark, the more the waters increased, the nearer it was raised to heaven:
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so a heavenly man, the more worldly crosses come, the higher his soule riseth toward heaven:
so a heavenly man, the more worldly Crosses come, the higher his soul Riseth towards heaven:
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the worldly man sinketh under afflictions, but he is lifted up neerer to Christ. This is a heavenly conversation. But I will not stand on this.
the worldly man sinks under afflictions, but he is lifted up nearer to christ. This is a heavenly Conversation. But I will not stand on this.
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The second thing which I told you was observable from the first part of the Text, was this;
The second thing which I told you was observable from the First part of the Text, was this;
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That in this very life, the children of God are stated in a heavenly condition. Our conversation is now in heaven, saith the Apostle.That in this very life, the children of God Are stated in a heavenly condition. Our Conversation is now in heaven, Says the Apostle.
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When a man is brought by repentance and faith unto Christ, he is brought into a heavenly state: actually possessed of heaven. And that in two respects;
When a man is brought by Repentance and faith unto christ, he is brought into a heavenly state: actually possessed of heaven. And that in two respects;
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and would have all men looke to the direction of the Law.
and would have all men look to the direction of the Law.
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In respect of right and title. In respect of possession. First in respect of right and title, and that also first in respect of Election:
In respect of right and title. In respect of possession. First in respect of right and title, and that also First in respect of Election:
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God hath elected them to it. Secondly in respect of vocation: they are begotten againe to a lively hope.
God hath elected them to it. Secondly in respect of vocation: they Are begotten again to a lively hope.
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They have now the Word which giveth them a promise of heaven.
They have now the Word which gives them a promise of heaven.
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They have now the spirit, which is the seale of their inheritance, you are sealed by the spirit of Promise, to the day of redemption, Eph. 1. 13. Secondly, in regard of possession:
They have now the Spirit, which is the seal of their inheritance, you Are sealed by the Spirit of Promise, to the day of redemption, Ephesians 1. 13. Secondly, in regard of possession:
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they are now already in present possession, not in full possession, but in present possession:
they Are now already in present possession, not in full possession, but in present possession:
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A possession not in themselves, but in Christ, by vertue of the union and communion they have in him.
A possession not in themselves, but in christ, by virtue of the Union and communion they have in him.
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By the union and contract that is betweene Christ and the soule; Christ is become the Husband, the Christian the Spouse.
By the Union and contract that is between christ and the soul; christ is become the Husband, the Christian the Spouse.
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So that as a Wife if her Husband should travell into a farre Countrey, and in her name should take possession of those lands, that were left her by her Father, the Wife now is possest of those lands, in her Husband, who in her name hath taken possession of them:
So that as a Wife if her Husband should travel into a Far Country, and in her name should take possession of those Lands, that were left her by her Father, the Wife now is possessed of those Lands, in her Husband, who in her name hath taken possession of them:
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so Christ entring into heaven, hath tooke possession of heaven, which is given to us by the will of God;
so christ entering into heaven, hath took possession of heaven, which is given to us by the will of God;
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It is your Fathers pleasure to give you a kingdome: Christ hath possessed it in our name:It is your Father's pleasure to give you a Kingdom: christ hath possessed it in our name:
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I goe (saith he) to prepare a place for you: and it is my will that they bee where I am: I go (Says he) to prepare a place for you: and it is my will that they be where I am:
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I goe to my Father, and your Father; to my God, and your God. All that Christ hath in heaven, Hee hath it for us: I go to my Father, and your Father; to my God, and your God. All that christ hath in heaven, He hath it for us:
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Hee is gone before, that wee may follow after:
He is gone before, that we may follow After:
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wee cannot possibly lay claime to heaven, wee cannot hope hereafter fully, and personally to professe it,
we cannot possibly lay claim to heaven, we cannot hope hereafter Fully, and personally to profess it,
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if Christ had not first taken possession of heaven for us.
if christ had not First taken possession of heaven for us.
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The Use of this in a word, shall bee to stirre up every one to looketo his hope of heaven.
The Use of this in a word, shall be to stir up every one to looketo his hope of heaven.
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It is usuall for men to possesse their hope to be saved, and scarse any, but they will say they hope, if they die, they shall goe to heaven.
It is usual for men to possess their hope to be saved, and scarce any, but they will say they hope, if they die, they shall go to heaven.
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Yea, but thou must now possesse it, if ever hereafter thou meane to enjoy it: and thou must possesse it first in Christ:
Yea, but thou must now possess it, if ever hereafter thou mean to enjoy it: and thou must possess it First in christ:
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thou must be united to him by faith and love: those are the bonds whereby the Spirit of God, tyeth us unto Christ:
thou must be united to him by faith and love: those Are the bonds whereby the Spirit of God, tyeth us unto christ:
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therefore Christ is said to dwell in our hearts by faith.
Therefore christ is said to dwell in our hearts by faith.
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and an inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith in Christ; and an inheritance among them which Are sanctified by faith in christ;
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Which shewes the horrible presumption of many, and how they adde to their other sinnes this, that they presume that they have right,
Which shows the horrible presumption of many, and how they add to their other Sins this, that they presume that they have right,
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and title to heaven, and yet are not united to Christ by faith:
and title to heaven, and yet Are not united to christ by faith:
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as if a man should give out, that he were the heire apparant to a Crowne,
as if a man should give out, that he were the heir apparent to a Crown,
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or the sonne of a King, and yet neverthelesse should indeed be the sonne of a Beggar,
or the son of a King, and yet nevertheless should indeed be the son of a Beggar,
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and have nothing to shew for his pretended title to the Crowne and kingdome:
and have nothing to show for his pretended title to the Crown and Kingdom:
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what would this be accounted, but high treason against the King? What a height of sinne is this that is in many men, which to their other sinnes adde a presumptuous claime to heaven,
what would this be accounted, but high treason against the King? What a height of sin is this that is in many men, which to their other Sins add a presumptuous claim to heaven,
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when they have no right to it?
when they have no right to it?
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I Remember, that in the time of Ezra, we shall read of many, that laid title and claime to the Priesthood:
I remember, that in the time of Ezra, we shall read of many, that laid title and claim to the Priesthood:
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but Ezra searched the booke of the Genealogies, and finding none of their names Registred there, he presently concluded that they were none of the Priesthood,
but Ezra searched the book of the Genealogies, and finding none of their names Registered there, he presently concluded that they were none of the Priesthood,
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therefore they were accounted polluted, and put from the Priesthood. If any man lay claime to heaven;
Therefore they were accounted polluted, and put from the Priesthood. If any man lay claim to heaven;
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God will search his booke of Genealogies (as it were) he will search the Register of heaven,
God will search his book of Genealogies (as it were) he will search the Register of heaven,
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and if he find that his name be not inrolled there, if hee be not found to have interestin Jesus Christ, all will be nothing, he shall bee cast out to his greater confusion.
and if he find that his name be not enrolled there, if he be not found to have interestin jesus christ, all will be nothing, he shall be cast out to his greater confusion.
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This should therefore stirre up euery one to make good his claime to heaven now:
This should Therefore stir up every one to make good his claim to heaven now:
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either now to bee possest of heaven, now to sit in heavenly places with Christ, or else looke not to come to heaven afterward.
either now to be possessed of heaven, now to fit in heavenly places with christ, or Else look not to come to heaven afterwards.
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But to leave this, and to come to that I mainly intend, namely the Argument, or reason or ground of the Apostles heavenly conversation.
But to leave this, and to come to that I mainly intend, namely the Argument, or reason or ground of the Apostles heavenly Conversation.
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Our conversation is in heaven, from whence wee looke for the Saviour, the Lord Iesus Christ. Our Conversation is in heaven, from whence we look for the Saviour, the Lord Iesus christ.
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The Apostle observeth here a kind of speech, and that which seemes not so Grammaticall: that he may thereupon build a sound and substantiall truth in Divinitie.
The Apostle observeth Here a kind of speech, and that which seems not so Grammatical: that he may thereupon built a found and substantial truth in Divinity.
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He had said before, Our conversation is in the heavens, in the Plurall number:
He had said before, Our Conversation is in the heavens, in the Plural number:
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but now when hee speakes of Christs comming thence, he speakes of it in the Singular number, Our conversation is in the heavens, from whence, from which particular place, Wee looke for the Saviour, the Lord Iesus Christ.
but now when he speaks of Christ coming thence, he speaks of it in the Singular number, Our Conversation is in the heavens, from whence, from which particular place, we look for the Saviour, the Lord Iesus christ.
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Of purpose to shew us thus much:
Of purpose to show us thus much:
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they continually waited and expected, when the great comforter, and Saviour of his people would come.
they continually waited and expected, when the great comforter, and Saviour of his people would come.
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that though Christ in respect of his Deitie, and divine nature he be in all places, filling heaven and earth: yet in respect of his bodily presence, hee remaineth now,
that though christ in respect of his Deity, and divine nature he be in all places, filling heaven and earth: yet in respect of his bodily presence, he remains now,
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and so will till his second comming (which the Saints looke for) in heaven.
and so will till his second coming (which the Saints look for) in heaven.
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Against those Vbiquitaries, that will have the body of Christ to be every where: In Heaven (say they) visible; in this place invisible.
Against those Ubiquitaries, that will have the body of christ to be every where: In Heaven (say they) visible; in this place invisible.
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The Papists hence build the Doctrine of Transubstantiation:
The Papists hence built the Doctrine of Transubstantiation:
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they will have the body of Christ, even that very body that was borne of the Virgin, to be now Bread,
they will have the body of christ, even that very body that was born of the Virgae, to be now Bred,
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and the bread turned into it. The Lutherans will have the same Body about the bread.
and the bred turned into it. The Lutherans will have the same Body about the bred.
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No, saith the Apostle, there is no such matter:
No, Says the Apostle, there is no such matter:
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from thence, from that very place, that very individuall, particular, single place, from the third heavens, where the body of Christ is, Wee looke for the Saviour:
from thence, from that very place, that very Individu, particular, single place, from the third heavens, where the body of christ is, we look for the Saviour:
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hee remaineth there, and so will continue till his comming to Judgement.
he remains there, and so will continue till his coming to Judgement.
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So againe in another place, Collos. 3. 1. Set your affections on things above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God;
So again in Another place, Colossians 3. 1. Set your affections on things above, where christ Sitteth At the right hand of God;
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Above, that is in heaven, where Christ sitteth, and continueth, and will remaine till his second comming.Above, that is in heaven, where christ Sitteth, and Continueth, and will remain till his second coming.
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Our Saviour told his Disciples in the dayes of his flesh, that the poore they should have alwayes with them,
Our Saviour told his Disciples in the days of his Flesh, that the poor they should have always with them,
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but me (saith he) you shall not have alwayes. If this be true that they say;but me (Says he) you shall not have always. If this be true that they say;
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then Christ hath not said true, for hee is still in respect of his bodily presence,
then christ hath not said true, for he is still in respect of his bodily presence,
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and hath beene, alwayes, with us. But I let passe that. The thing I note hence is this;
and hath been, always, with us. But I let pass that. The thing I note hence is this;
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That that which most soundly, and effectually settleth the heart of a man, in a heavenly conversation upon earth, is the looking for the Saviour of the world, That that which most soundly, and effectually settleth the heart of a man, in a heavenly Conversation upon earth, is the looking for the Saviour of the world,
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even the Lord Iesus Christ to come from thence.
even the Lord Iesus christ to come from thence.
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I say, there is nothing that so settleth the heart of a man in a heavenly conversation upon earth, nothing that makes him so heavenly minded, nothing that ordereth him in so heavenly a course,
I say, there is nothing that so settleth the heart of a man in a heavenly Conversation upon earth, nothing that makes him so heavenly minded, nothing that Ordereth him in so heavenly a course,
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as this, if hee rightly looke for Christ to come from thence.
as this, if he rightly look for christ to come from thence.
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That you may conceive this the better, you may please to take notice, that there are two things included in this point.
That you may conceive this the better, you may please to take notice, that there Are two things included in this point.
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First, that all the Saints of God, while they are on earth, their continuall expectation is,
First, that all the Saints of God, while they Are on earth, their continual expectation is,
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for Christ to come from heaven.
for christ to come from heaven.
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So shall the second comming of Christ be:
So shall the second coming of christ be:
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Secondly, that nothing is so effectuall to settle a man in a holy course while he liveth on earth, as this expectation.
Secondly, that nothing is so effectual to settle a man in a holy course while he lives on earth, as this expectation.
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These two things I will open to you at this time.
These two things I will open to you At this time.
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The first (I say) is, that the Saints and servants of God while they are on earth, doe continually expect and looke for the Saviour of the world, The First (I say) is, that the Saints and Servants of God while they Are on earth, do continually expect and look for the Saviour of the world,
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even the Lord Iesus Christ to come from heaven. By the comming of Christ, you must understand his second comming to judgement.even the Lord Iesus christ to come from heaven. By the coming of christ, you must understand his second coming to judgement.
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For there is a threefold comming of Christ. A twofold comming in his Bodie; and one by his Spirit.
For there is a threefold coming of christ. A twofold coming in his Body; and one by his Spirit.
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The first, was the comming of Christ in the flesh, when hee came to take our nature upon him,
The First, was the coming of christ in the Flesh, when he Come to take our nature upon him,
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and to be borne of a Virgin.
and to be born of a Virgae.
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The second, is the comming of Christ by his Spirit, so hee commeth continually, and dayly in the hearts of men, in the preaching of the Gospell in vertue and efficacie.
The second, is the coming of christ by his Spirit, so he comes continually, and daily in the hearts of men, in the preaching of the Gospel in virtue and efficacy.
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His last comming, and his second comming in respect of his body, is when hee shall come to judgement.
His last coming, and his second coming in respect of his body, is when he shall come to judgement.
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Never looke for the comming of Christ in his body upon earth in the sight of men, till that great day come,
Never look for the coming of christ in his body upon earth in the sighed of men, till that great day come,
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when the Lord Iesus shall come with thousands of his Angels, in the glory of his Father.
when the Lord Iesus shall come with thousands of his Angels, in the glory of his Father.
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Now then this being the meaning of it: we will prove it.
Now then this being the meaning of it: we will prove it.
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And first, that it is the continuall expectation of all the Saints of God, and the continuall desire of their hearts, their continuall waiting, is for the second comming of the Lord Christ.
And First, that it is the continual expectation of all the Saints of God, and the continual desire of their hearts, their continual waiting, is for the second coming of the Lord christ.
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As it was before the first comming of Christ in the flesh, so it shall be before his second comming.
As it was before the First coming of christ in the Flesh, so it shall be before his second coming.
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Before the first comming of Christ, after the promise was made to Adam, all the expectation and hope of the Fathers,
Before the First coming of christ, After the promise was made to Adam, all the expectation and hope of the Father's,
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and Beleevers, was this, when the great Messias would come: and therefore saith Iacob, I have waited for thy salvation;
and Believers, was this, when the great Messias would come: and Therefore Says Iacob, I have waited for thy salvation;
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and David, I have longed for thy salvation, meaning Christ, the Saviour of the world: and the Church groweth to a kind of holy impatiencie;
and David, I have longed for thy salvation, meaning christ, the Saviour of the world: and the Church grows to a kind of holy impatiency;
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Oh that thou wouldest breake the heavens and come downe. O that thou Wouldst break the heavens and come down.
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And immediatly upon the time of Christs comming, there were alwayes holy men in those times, that were stirred up with a continuall expectation of it;
And immediately upon the time of Christ coming, there were always holy men in those times, that were stirred up with a continual expectation of it;
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and therefore it was made a marke of a good man in those dayes:
and Therefore it was made a mark of a good man in those days:
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It is said of Ioseph of Arimathea, and Simeon, and of divers good women, as of Anna and others, that they waited for the consolation of Israel;
It is said of Ioseph of Arimathea, and Simeon, and of diverse good women, as of Anna and Others, that they waited for the consolation of Israel;
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from the very time of his Ascension into heaven, to the time now, and to the time of his last comming to Judgement, all the eyes of men will be towards him:
from the very time of his Ascension into heaven, to the time now, and to the time of his last coming to Judgement, all the eyes of men will be towards him:
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When I am lifted up (saith our Saviour) I will draw all men after me, which though it bee there particularly understood of his lifting up upon the Crosse,When I am lifted up (Says our Saviour) I will draw all men After me, which though it be there particularly understood of his lifting up upon the Cross,
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yet it is intended in generall of his Ascension into heaven. So that as after the promise was given of the Spirit;
yet it is intended in general of his Ascension into heaven. So that as After the promise was given of the Spirit;
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The Disciples waited for the receiving of the gift of the holy Ghost. The Disciples waited for the receiving of the gift of the holy Ghost.
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So it is now, and will bee, since the holy Ghost is already given, there remaineth nothing to be looked for,
So it is now, and will be, since the holy Ghost is already given, there remains nothing to be looked for,
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but Christ himselfe in his second comming to finish all these dayes of sinne.
but christ himself in his second coming to finish all these days of sin.
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And that this is the disposition of all the servants of God, appeares by divers places of Scripture, 2 Tim. 4. 8. saith the Apostle there;
And that this is the disposition of all the Servants of God, appears by diverse places of Scripture, 2 Tim. 4. 8. Says the Apostle there;
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Henceforth there is laid up for mee a crowne of righteousnesse, which the Lord, the righteous Iudge, shall give me at that day: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me At that day:
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and not to mee only, but unto them also that love his appearing. and not to me only, but unto them also that love his appearing.
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The Apostle here makes a description of all those that shall bee saved, and hee saith, they are such as love the appearing of Iesus Christ;
The Apostle Here makes a description of all those that shall be saved, and he Says, they Are such as love the appearing of Iesus christ;
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now that which a man loveth, he desireth, and lookes, and longs for.
now that which a man loves, he Desires, and looks, and longs for.
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And in Heb. 9. 28. Christ died once for many, and unto them that looke for him, shall hee appeare the second time unto salvation. Salvation is brought:
And in Hebrew 9. 28. christ died once for many, and unto them that look for him, shall he appear the second time unto salvation. Salvation is brought:
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to whom? to all those; and onely to those that looke for the appearance of Christ.
to whom? to all those; and only to those that look for the appearance of christ.
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Therefore it is said of all the Beleevers in Heb. 11. That they saw things that were invisible,
Therefore it is said of all the Believers in Hebrew 11. That they saw things that were invisible,
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and that they had an eye to the recompence of reward, and that they saw the promise a farre off. and that they had an eye to the recompense of reward, and that they saw the promise a Far off.
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They looked still for those things that were to appeare by Christ.
They looked still for those things that were to appear by christ.
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This I suppose is sufficiently confirmed by the Scripture, let us therefore make some use of it.
This I suppose is sufficiently confirmed by the Scripture, let us Therefore make Some use of it.
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Try now what comfort thou hast in the expectation of that great appearance of the Lord Jesus here spoken of.
Try now what Comfort thou hast in the expectation of that great appearance of the Lord jesus Here spoken of.
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This is the most infallible ground, and undoubted evidence, and testimony of the truth of grace now, and assurance of glory hereafter:
This is the most infallible ground, and undoubted evidence, and testimony of the truth of grace now, and assurance of glory hereafter:
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if God have now stirred up thy heart in faith, and holy affection, to looke for,
if God have now stirred up thy heart in faith, and holy affection, to look for,
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and to long and waite for the appearance of Jesus Christ. Without this there is little love to Christ.
and to long and wait for the appearance of jesus christ. Without this there is little love to christ.
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The Church in Cant. 1. 2. sheweth her love to Christ, Draw mee (saith shee) and we will runne after thee.
The Church in Cant 1. 2. shows her love to christ, Draw me (Says she) and we will run After thee.
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And chapt. 2. 4. Stay me with flaggons, comfort me with apples, for I am sicke of love:
And Chapter. 2. 4. Stay me with flaggons, Comfort me with Apples, for I am sick of love:
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and chap. 5. If you find him whom my soule loveth, tell him I am sicke of love.
and chap. 5. If you find him whom my soul loves, tell him I am sick of love.
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If thou be of the disposition of the Church, thou wilt, out of love to Christ, desire nothing so much,
If thou be of the disposition of the Church, thou wilt, out of love to christ, desire nothing so much,
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as to enjoy the presence of Christ: The Spirit and the Bride, say come, and let him that heareth say come:
as to enjoy the presence of christ: The Spirit and the Bride, say come, and let him that hears say come:
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the Spirit saith come, and the Bride (because she is stirred up in the same affection by the Spirit) shee saith come too.the Spirit Says come, and the Bride (Because she is stirred up in the same affection by the Spirit) she Says come too.
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Christ saith to his Church I come, and the Church shee saith againe Come: Here is the agreement betweene Christ and his Church,
christ Says to his Church I come, and the Church she Says again Come: Here is the agreement between christ and his Church,
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and the same disposition is in all the members of Christ, a waiting and longing, and desiring for the comming of Christ.
and the same disposition is in all the members of christ, a waiting and longing, and desiring for the coming of christ.
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There are many that pretend they waite, and desire for the comming of Christ.
There Are many that pretend they wait, and desire for the coming of christ.
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When a man is under any affliction, or in any trouble, then, Oh that Christ would come and end these troubles.
When a man is under any affliction, or in any trouble, then, O that christ would come and end these Troubles.
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You shall heare a man that is abused, and wronged by the oppressions and injuries of others,
You shall hear a man that is abused, and wronged by the oppressions and injuries of Others,
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and by the unrighteous dealings of wicked and ungodly men, crying out, Oh that Christ would come and put an end to these evill times.
and by the unrighteous dealings of wicked and ungodly men, crying out, O that christ would come and put an end to these evil times.
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Yea, but if thou hast this desire of Christs comming, that is in a man of a heavenly conversation.
Yea, but if thou hast this desire of Christ coming, that is in a man of a heavenly Conversation.
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It will appeare in these three things. First, it will appeare by the Ground of it.
It will appear in these three things. First, it will appear by the Ground of it.
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What are the grounds of thy desire? what are the motives that incourage thee, to long for the comming of the Lord Jesus? That which is the ground of faith, is the ground of hope: that is the promises:
What Are the grounds of thy desire? what Are the motives that encourage thee, to long for the coming of the Lord jesus? That which is the ground of faith, is the ground of hope: that is the promises:
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Faith is the ground of things hoped for: and the Word and promise are the warrant of Faith:Faith is the ground of things hoped for: and the Word and promise Are the warrant of Faith:
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Faith and Hope looke both on this, the free promise of God:
Faith and Hope look both on this, the free promise of God:
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so it is said of Abraham, that hee beleeved above hope, because he knew that he that promised, was able to doe it.
so it is said of Abraham, that he believed above hope, Because he knew that he that promised, was able to do it.
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There is the first thing then: Faith is the ground:
There is the First thing then: Faith is the ground:
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there is none but a true beleever, that can indeed aright waite for, and desire the comming of Christ.
there is none but a true believer, that can indeed aright wait for, and desire the coming of christ.
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But this will appeare more in the second thing, and that is, by the companions of this expectation of Christs comming,
But this will appear more in the second thing, and that is, by the Sodales of this expectation of Christ coming,
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Now God withdrawes himselfe, to make them know what it is to doe so;
Now God withdraws himself, to make them know what it is to do so;
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when it is right, and as it should be in the soule of a Beleever. The first companion of it, is Patience: If we hope for that wee see not,
when it is right, and as it should be in the soul of a Believer. The First Companion of it, is Patience: If we hope for that we see not,
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then doe we with patience waite for it (saith the Apostle, Rom. 8. 25.) If we have hope,then do we with patience wait for it (Says the Apostle, Rom. 8. 25.) If we have hope,
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and expectation of Christs comming, if it be right, it will stay the heart, and calme and quiet the spirit, in the middest of all injuries and crosses, and afflictions in the world;
and expectation of Christ coming, if it be right, it will stay the heart, and Cam and quiet the Spirit, in the midst of all injuries and Crosses, and afflictions in the world;
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it will make us to waite with patience: Hee that beleeveth will not make hast.
it will make us to wait with patience: He that Believeth will not make haste.
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When a man beleeveth that there is a time when Christ will put an end to all these things, it is that which mortifieth and subdueth the rising of his spirit,
When a man Believeth that there is a time when christ will put an end to all these things, it is that which mortifieth and subdueth the rising of his Spirit,
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and discontentednesse in afflictions, it makes him possesse his soule in Patience.
and discontentedness in afflictions, it makes him possess his soul in Patience.
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There is a kind of impatient waiting of men, in the middest of discontent and revilings,
There is a kind of impatient waiting of men, in the midst of discontent and revilings,
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and evill speakings, and threatnings of others: and then, Oh that Christ would come. But when Faith workes kindly in the soule of a man:
and evil speakings, and threatenings of Others: and then, O that christ would come. But when Faith works kindly in the soul of a man:
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there is a calme composednesse of heart: a submission to God in the present tryall:
there is a Cam composedness of heart: a submission to God in the present trial:
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and yet neverthelesse a rejoycing, in hope of the comming of Christ, and of that glory that shall bee revealed.
and yet nevertheless a rejoicing, in hope of the coming of christ, and of that glory that shall be revealed.
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That is the first thing, there is Patience accompanying it.
That is the First thing, there is Patience accompanying it.
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The second thing that accompanieth it, is Love. No man can in truth and aright, hope for,
The second thing that accompanieth it, is Love. No man can in truth and aright, hope for,
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and waite for the comming of Christ, but he that loveth Christ and his comming. Now this Love must be grounded on our tast of Gods love:
and wait for the coming of christ, but he that loves christ and his coming. Now this Love must be grounded on our taste of God's love:
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Not that wee loved him, but that he loved us first (saith the Apostle) no man loveth Christ,Not that we loved him, but that he loved us First (Says the Apostle) no man loves christ,
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but first he is loved of Christ: no man loveth God, but first he is loved of God:
but First he is loved of christ: no man loves God, but First he is loved of God:
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and the tast and rellish of Gods love in my soule, workes love to God againe:
and the taste and relish of God's love in my soul, works love to God again:
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as from the heate that commeth from the Sunne, there is a reflection that boundeth backe againe to the Sunne:
as from the heat that comes from the Sun, there is a reflection that bounds back again to the Sun:
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so Gods love in us reflects love to God againe. This Love will appeare in the secret sighings of the heart:
so God's love in us reflects love to God again. This Love will appear in the secret sighings of the heart:
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All the creatures groane; yea, we also sigh in our selves (saith the Apostle) waiting for the adoption, even the redemption of our bodies. All the creatures groan; yea, we also sighs in our selves (Says the Apostle) waiting for the adoption, even the redemption of our bodies.
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There is, I say, a secret sighing of heart, and that not only in the time of trouble and affliction:
There is, I say, a secret sighing of heart, and that not only in the time of trouble and affliction:
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but in the time of comfort and prosperitie, when a man hath abundance of outward things about him,
but in the time of Comfort and Prosperity, when a man hath abundance of outward things about him,
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yet then, because his love is set upon Christ, and the perfection and end of love, is the fruition of the object loved,
yet then, Because his love is Set upon christ, and the perfection and end of love, is the fruition of the Object loved,
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therefore there is a sighing, a holy discontent, as it were, a kind of yearning of the heart toward Christ:
Therefore there is a sighing, a holy discontent, as it were, a kind of yearning of the heart towards christ:
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When shall I come and appeare before God? (saith David) how long Lord, When shall I come and appear before God? (Says David) how long Lord,
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how long? (saith the Church in the Revelation) If a man love Christ,how long? (Says the Church in the Revelation) If a man love christ,
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and his comming only, because it shall end those miseries, and those troubles that are upon him in this life:
and his coming only, Because it shall end those misery's, and those Troubles that Are upon him in this life:
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this is not so much love of Christ, as love of a mans selfe, of his owne ease, and peace, and rest.
this is not so much love of christ, as love of a men self, of his own ease, and peace, and rest.
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But the love of Christ is this, when for the injoying of himselfe, I long for the fruitton of him whom my soule loveth, and I account nothing amiable in comparison of Christ, nothing delectable, nothing comfortable, nothing sweet to Christ:
But the love of christ is this, when for the enjoying of himself, I long for the fruitton of him whom my soul loves, and I account nothing amiable in comparison of christ, nothing delectable, nothing comfortable, nothing sweet to christ:
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this is it that putteth the soule out of tast, and rellish with any thing, makes it sigh,
this is it that putteth the soul out of taste, and relish with any thing, makes it sighs,
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as it were, under the enjoyment of all the comforts of this life, and long for the appearance of Christ,
as it were, under the enjoyment of all the comforts of this life, and long for the appearance of christ,
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because then hee shall be perfected in the perfect enjoyment of Christ himselfe.
Because then he shall be perfected in the perfect enjoyment of christ himself.
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This is that love of Christ, that is accompanied with Faith in a Christian, and hope, and expectation of his comming.
This is that love of christ, that is accompanied with Faith in a Christian, and hope, and expectation of his coming.
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Now then, if thou waite for Christ in truth, how commeth it, that thou dost not love him? thou canst not waite for him aright,
Now then, if thou wait for christ in truth, how comes it, that thou dost not love him? thou Canst not wait for him aright,
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except thou love Christ himselfe, and for himselfe. And if thou love Christ, it will appeare, by thy care to walke in Christ:
except thou love christ himself, and for himself. And if thou love christ, it will appear, by thy care to walk in christ:
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to derive vertue from him in all holy actions, to derive all heavenly wisedome, all heavenly disposition of heart from him:
to derive virtue from him in all holy actions, to derive all heavenly Wisdom, all heavenly disposition of heart from him:
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to please Christ in all thy wayes, to doe that whereby thou maist aprove thy selfe to God in Christ.
to please christ in all thy ways, to do that whereby thou Mayest approve thy self to God in christ.
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This is the disposition of a heart loving Christ, and this is that loving of Christ for himselfe,
This is the disposition of a heart loving christ, and this is that loving of christ for himself,
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and in himselfe that giveth me assurance, that I love the appearance of Christ.
and in himself that gives me assurance, that I love the appearance of christ.
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That is the second companion of this waiting for Christ, if it be right, there is a love to Christ.
That is the second Companion of this waiting for christ, if it be right, there is a love to christ.
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The third and last companion of a mans waiting for Christ, is the continuall affection of the heart, those same ejaculations, that intercourse, that holy and heavenly communion which the soule hath with Christ here.
The third and last Companion of a men waiting for christ, is the continual affection of the heart, those same ejaculations, that intercourse, that holy and heavenly communion which the soul hath with christ Here.
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The second is, a mans resting on Christ as his Saviour and Lord. The third is, the change of the body, which shall bee in the great day,
The second is, a men resting on christ as his Saviour and Lord. The third is, the change of the body, which shall be in the great day,
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First in his ordinances, having a holy communion with him in them, waiting at the Posts of the dore of wisedomes house, to heare what Christ (who is wisedome it selfe) will speake to us:
First in his ordinances, having a holy communion with him in them, waiting At the Posts of the door of wisdoms house, to hear what christ (who is Wisdom it self) will speak to us:
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waiting if that hee will come now (in the ministrie of his Word) in his Spirit, whom we hope to enjoy fully in glory:
waiting if that he will come now (in the Ministry of his Word) in his Spirit, whom we hope to enjoy Fully in glory:
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Wayting for him likewise in the Sacraments to receive a further confirmation of our faith in him:
Waiting for him likewise in the Sacraments to receive a further confirmation of our faith in him:
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wayting for him also in prayer, to receive further consolation and strength from him.
waiting for him also in prayer, to receive further consolation and strength from him.
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Thus Annah it is said, that She was one that waited for the consolation of Israel,
Thus Hannah it is said, that She was one that waited for the consolation of Israel,
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and served God in the Temple in prayer day and night. and served God in the Temple in prayer day and night.
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So where there is a waiting for Christ, there will be a continuall intercourse of the soule with Christ, a heavenly and holy communion with him in duties.
So where there is a waiting for christ, there will be a continual intercourse of the soul with christ, a heavenly and holy communion with him in duties.
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Dost thou waite for Christs comming, and yet runne from Christs ordinances? How can these stand together? There is no man that can ever waite with comfort for Christs comming in glory,
Dost thou wait for Christ coming, and yet run from Christ ordinances? How can these stand together? There is no man that can ever wait with Comfort for Christ coming in glory,
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but hee that now waiteth upon Christ in his ordinances.
but he that now waits upon christ in his ordinances.
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If thy delight be in holy duties, in the worship of God, and that in such religious performances thou waitest for a further conveyance of the Spirit of Christ into thee, thou hast warrant to waite for,
If thy delight be in holy duties, in the worship of God, and that in such religious performances thou waitest for a further conveyance of the Spirit of christ into thee, thou hast warrant to wait for,
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and to expect with comfort the second comming of Christ. Try yourselves therefore by these things.
and to expect with Comfort the second coming of christ. Try yourselves Therefore by these things.
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It is not every one that saith, I would that the Lord Iesus would come, or I would that these dayes were full, and finished;
It is not every one that Says, I would that the Lord Iesus would come, or I would that these days were full, and finished;
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It is not every one that saith thus, that rightly lookes for, or desires the comming of Christ.
It is not every one that Says thus, that rightly looks for, or Desires the coming of christ.
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But he that thereby becommeth patient, and stayes, and composeth his heart in a calme and quiet temper in the middest of all crosses,
But he that thereby becomes patient, and stays, and composeth his heart in a Cam and quiet temper in the midst of all Crosses,
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and troubles, and afflictions that befall him, and that upon this ground, because Christ will come and put an end to my sinne,
and Troubles, and afflictions that befall him, and that upon this ground, Because christ will come and put an end to my sin,
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as well as to my sorrow, therefore I will waite with patience till hee come. And againe, hee that loveth Christ, that sigheth for his comming.
as well as to my sorrow, Therefore I will wait with patience till he come. And again, he that loves christ, that sigheth for his coming.
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And hee that now delighteth in his ordinances: this man only waiteth for the comming of Christ.
And he that now delights in his ordinances: this man only waits for the coming of christ.
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There is yet a third Tryall, and that is, the effects and fruits of our waiting for the comming of Christ:
There is yet a third Trial, and that is, the effects and fruits of our waiting for the coming of christ:
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And that is threefold (to goe no further then the Text.) The first is, a heavenly Conversation.
And that is threefold (to go no further then the Text.) The First is, a heavenly Conversation.
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when the soule and body shall bee united together, Who shall change our vile body,
when the soul and body shall be united together, Who shall change our vile body,
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and make it like his owne glorious body, &c. But the maine fruit whereof wee are now presently possest, is a heavenly Conversation. and make it like his own glorious body, etc. But the main fruit whereof we Are now presently possessed, is a heavenly Conversation.
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And so I come to the second particular included in the observation before propounded, viz.
And so I come to the second particular included in the observation before propounded, viz.
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That nothing is so effectuall to settle a man, and to dispose him to a holy and heavenly Conversation here on earth, That nothing is so effectual to settle a man, and to dispose him to a holy and heavenly Conversation Here on earth,
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as the right looking for the second comming of Christ. as the right looking for the second coming of christ.
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That this is true, you shall see it briefly, how the Saints of God upon this very ground have beene wrought,
That this is true, you shall see it briefly, how the Saints of God upon this very ground have been wrought,
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and incouraged to a heavenly conversation in all the parts and degrees of it.
and encouraged to a heavenly Conversation in all the parts and Degrees of it.
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First of all, yee shall see, that this is that which mortifieth the secret lusts and corruptions of the heart.
First of all, ye shall see, that this is that which mortifieth the secret Lustiest and corruptions of the heart.
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A man will never set soundly, and in truth, to the mortification of his inward corruptions, that doth not in truth out of love to Christ looke for his second comming.
A man will never Set soundly, and in truth, to the mortification of his inward corruptions, that does not in truth out of love to christ look for his second coming.
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And the very reason why many are so dull and dead, and backward to this worke (for want whereof they cannot lead so heavenly a conversation upon earth) is this,
And the very reason why many Are so dull and dead, and backward to this work (for want whereof they cannot led so heavenly a Conversation upon earth) is this,
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because they doe not with love to Christ looke for his second comming. And that this is so, it will appeare by divers places of Scripture.
Because they do not with love to christ look for his second coming. And that this is so, it will appear by diverse places of Scripture.
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Set your affections (saith the Apostle) on things that are above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God: Set your affections (Says the Apostle) on things that Are above, where christ Sitteth At the right hand of God:
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And hee doth not only say so, but Mortifie therefore (saith he) your earthly members. Wherefore should they mortifie their earthly members? because Christ sitteth at the right hand of God, upon whom yee looke, upon whom the eye of your faith is fixed:
And he does not only say so, but Mortify Therefore (Says he) your earthly members. Wherefore should they mortify their earthly members? Because christ Sitteth At the right hand of God, upon whom ye look, upon whom the eye of your faith is fixed:
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mortifie your members. For what is that that makes a man in truth to dispose and frame his heart, to bee fit to stand in the number of those that are clothed in white Robes at the second comming of Christ,mortify your members. For what is that that makes a man in truth to dispose and frame his heart, to be fit to stand in the number of those that Are clothed in white Robes At the second coming of christ,
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but even this consideration that none shall appeare then with comfort, but such as now walke in holinesse of conversation?
but even this consideration that none shall appear then with Comfort, but such as now walk in holiness of Conversation?
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Certainly that man that doth with delight expect his second comming, hee will be most carefull to fit himselfe for the receiving of Christ,
Certainly that man that does with delight expect his second coming, he will be most careful to fit himself for the receiving of christ,
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and most diligent in setting himselfe to the mortifying, and subduing of his corruptions, that so hee may walke before him in all holinesse of life.
and most diligent in setting himself to the mortifying, and subduing of his corruptions, that so he may walk before him in all holiness of life.
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A man that expects the comming of a King to his house:
A man that expects the coming of a King to his house:
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will he therefore bee secure, and doe nothing, because hee knowes certainly that the King will come? No surely, hee will therefore,
will he Therefore be secure, and do nothing, Because he knows Certainly that the King will come? No surely, he will Therefore,
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because hee is sure that hee will come, make ready and furnish his house, that it may be fit to receive him when hee doth come.
Because he is sure that he will come, make ready and furnish his house, that it may be fit to receive him when he does come.
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Even so, because I expect the comming of the great King, the King of glory (as hee is called in Psal. 24.) I will now open my everlasting gates, I will now labour that hee may possesse my soule, I will now cleanse my selfe from all filthinesse,
Even so, Because I expect the coming of the great King, the King of glory (as he is called in Psalm 24.) I will now open my everlasting gates, I will now labour that he may possess my soul, I will now cleanse my self from all filthiness,
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and pollution of flesh and spirit. and pollution of Flesh and Spirit.
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Therefore the Apostle Saint Iohn having said, Wee are now the sonnes of God, and it doth not yet appeare what wee shall be,
Therefore the Apostle Saint John having said, we Are now the Sons of God, and it does not yet appear what we shall be,
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but wee know, that when hee shall appeare, wee shall be like unto him: for wee shall see him as he is. but we know, that when he shall appear, we shall be like unto him: for we shall see him as he is.
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Hee presently inferreth, Every man that hath this hope in him, purifieth himselfe, even as hee is pure.
He presently infers, Every man that hath this hope in him, Purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
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Hee that hath this hope, that he shall be with Christ, that he shall see him as he is, he will bee carefull to purifie himselfe, as Christ is pure.
He that hath this hope, that he shall be with christ, that he shall see him as he is, he will be careful to purify himself, as christ is pure.
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This is the disposition of a man that truly longs, and rightly lookes for the comming of Christ, hee will be carefull to purifie himselfe. A man that expects to bee raised to some great and eminent place in the Court, hee will be carefull to fit himselfe with those necessary requisites that may make him capable of it,
This is the disposition of a man that truly longs, and rightly looks for the coming of christ, he will be careful to purify himself. A man that expects to be raised to Some great and eminent place in the Court, he will be careful to fit himself with those necessary requisites that may make him capable of it,
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and enable him to go through it with credit and comfort.
and enable him to go through it with credit and Comfort.
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So he that expects to to have this great honour of the Saints, to be of the number of those that receive glory and happinesse,
So he that expects to to have this great honour of the Saints, to be of the number of those that receive glory and happiness,
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and comfort by the second comming of Christ:
and Comfort by the second coming of christ:
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hee will be carefull to purge his heart from all corruption, that it may bee capable to receive that comfort.
he will be careful to purge his heart from all corruption, that it may be capable to receive that Comfort.
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What daunts a man at the apprehension of death, and makes him have no delight in thinking of Judgement to come? but the guilt of secret sinnes, with which hee hath beene,
What daunts a man At the apprehension of death, and makes him have no delight in thinking of Judgement to come? but the guilt of secret Sins, with which he hath been,
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and is so unwilling to part. It is impossible for any man to looke with comfort upon the approach of Death,
and is so unwilling to part. It is impossible for any man to look with Comfort upon the approach of Death,
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and to take delight in, and desire the second comming of Christ, but hee who upon this ground is carefull to purge his heart of all secret corruptions and lusts whatsoever.
and to take delight in, and desire the second coming of christ, but he who upon this ground is careful to purge his heart of all secret corruptions and Lustiest whatsoever.
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This is then the first thing wherein it doth appeare, that the looking for the comming of Christ, is a speciall meanes to worke us to a holy and heavenly conversation.
This is then the First thing wherein it does appear, that the looking for the coming of christ, is a special means to work us to a holy and heavenly Conversation.
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Secondly, as this is that which mortifieth the secret lusts, and corruptions of the heart, so it is that also which mortifies our worldly affections.
Secondly, as this is that which mortifieth the secret Lustiest, and corruptions of the heart, so it is that also which Mortifies our worldly affections.
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For what is it that will subdue in the heart, and purge out of it the love of the world,
For what is it that will subdue in the heart, and purge out of it the love of the world,
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and worldly things but this, the looking for, and expectation of a better estate to be had in Jesus Christ at his second comming? What is it that makes men hold the world so fast? What makes them so gripple of the earth,
and worldly things but this, the looking for, and expectation of a better estate to be had in jesus christ At his second coming? What is it that makes men hold the world so fast? What makes them so gripple of the earth,
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and to cleave so close to the things of this life? But because they have no comfortable perswasion,
and to cleave so close to the things of this life? But Because they have no comfortable persuasion,
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and expectation of a better estate afterwards.
and expectation of a better estate afterwards.
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Certainly he that on a right ground, and upon good warrant can expect with comfort the second comming of Christ, he careth nothing for the things of this life. Therefore saith the Apostle;
Certainly he that on a right ground, and upon good warrant can expect with Comfort the second coming of christ, he Careth nothing for the things of this life. Therefore Says the Apostle;
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If you be risen with Christ, seeke those things which are above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God: If you be risen with christ, seek those things which Are above, where christ Sitteth At the right hand of God:
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because, Christ sitteth at the right hand of God, therefore set your affections there:
Because, christ Sitteth At the right hand of God, Therefore Set your affections there:
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But how shall we come to set our affections there? Set them not (saith he) upon the things of the earth.
But how shall we come to Set our affections there? Set them not (Says he) upon the things of the earth.
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It is necessary that the soule of a man should have something or other to fasten upon, some object to take up its delight and joy:
It is necessary that the soul of a man should have something or other to fasten upon, Some Object to take up its delight and joy:
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and he that cannot have joy and delight in better things, in things above, he lookes for it in things below:
and he that cannot have joy and delight in better things, in things above, he looks for it in things below:
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and the reason why hee so cleaves to, and claspes, and hugges with delight the things below;
and the reason why he so cleaves to, and clasps, and hugs with delight the things below;
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is because hee hath no better things to thinke of, to hope after. Hee that hath a better inheritance to hope for, will easily let fall these things,
is Because he hath no better things to think of, to hope After. He that hath a better inheritance to hope for, will Easily let fallen these things,
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and his affection to them, because his hope is in Christ who shall make him glorious at his second comming.
and his affection to them, Because his hope is in christ who shall make him glorious At his second coming.
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You see then the necessitie of it in this second respect. But to goe further;
You see then the necessity of it in this second respect. But to go further;
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It is necessarie also for the avoyding of any evill, of any sinne in the act.
It is necessary also for the avoiding of any evil, of any sin in the act.
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What is it that makes a man regulate and square his course of life according to the rule of holinesse,
What is it that makes a man regulate and square his course of life according to the Rule of holiness,
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so that he avoides the corruptions that are in the world through lusts? But this looking for the second comming of Christ.
so that he avoids the corruptions that Are in the world through Lustiest? But this looking for the second coming of christ.
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This Argument Iohn the Baptist used to presse upon his hearers the Doctrine of repentance, because the kingdome of God was at hand.
This Argument John the Baptist used to press upon his hearers the Doctrine of Repentance, Because the Kingdom of God was At hand.
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This is that upon which Saint Peter groundeth his exhortation unto the people, Acts 3. 18. Repent (saith he) and bee converted, that your sinnes may be blotted out,
This is that upon which Saint Peter groundeth his exhortation unto the people, Acts 3. 18. repent (Says he) and be converted, that your Sins may be blotted out,
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when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord: when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord:
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Therefore repent, and returne unto God, doe away your sinnes, because there will a time of refreshing come,
Therefore Repent, and return unto God, do away your Sins, Because there will a time of refreshing come,
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and you had need then to be found in another hue, in another state, then in your old rotten withered condition and sinfull lusts.
and you had need then to be found in Another hue, in Another state, then in your old rotten withered condition and sinful Lustiest.
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This is the Argument that the Apostle used to the Athenians to bring them from Idolatrie to serve the living God, because God hath appointed to judge the world in righteousnesse, by that man whom he hath ordained.
This is the Argument that the Apostle used to the Athenians to bring them from Idolatry to serve the living God, Because God hath appointed to judge the world in righteousness, by that man whom he hath ordained.
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Even for that reason, because God hath appointed a time to judge the world in righteousnesse, therefore they should turne from their Idols to serve the living God.
Even for that reason, Because God hath appointed a time to judge the world in righteousness, Therefore they should turn from their Idols to serve the living God.
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There is nothing that doth so unbottome the heart, nothing so shakes and looseneth a mans hold of sinne and unrighteousnesse,
There is nothing that does so unbottom the heart, nothing so shakes and looseneth a men hold of sin and unrighteousness,
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as the consideration of Christs comming to Judgement.
as the consideration of Christ coming to Judgement.
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What will it boote me (will the soule reason) to keep my sins when Christ will come to judge me for my sins? What shall I get by going on in a course of a sinne,
What will it boot me (will the soul reason) to keep my Sins when christ will come to judge me for my Sins? What shall I get by going on in a course of a sin,
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when I can looke for nothing then, but a sentence of wrath to be denounced against me? This then is that that doth settle a man in a holy conversation in that respect.
when I can look for nothing then, but a sentence of wrath to be denounced against me? This then is that that does settle a man in a holy Conversation in that respect.
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Nay fourthly, this is that also which quickneth a man to the practise of all holy duties in his place, both in his generall and particular Calling.
Nay fourthly, this is that also which Quickeneth a man to the practice of all holy duties in his place, both in his general and particular Calling.
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It is the very argument which the Apostle Saint Peter useth to stirre us up to holinesse of conversation;
It is the very argument which the Apostle Saint Peter uses to stir us up to holiness of Conversation;
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Seeing (saith he) that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought wee to be in all holy conversation and godlinesse: Seeing (Says he) that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of Persons ought we to be in all holy Conversation and godliness:
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looking for the comming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved,
looking for the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved,
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and the elements shall melt with fervent heate. As if hee should have said:and the elements shall melt with fervent heat. As if he should have said:
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Looke now about the whole world, and see what it is that now can comfort you,
Look now about the Whole world, and see what it is that now can Comfort you,
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if you be such as goe on in a course of sinne: It may be you will say, I feare not much, for I have many friends:
if you be such as go on in a course of sin: It may be you will say, I Fear not much, for I have many Friends:
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Yea, but all these shall die: It may bee thou hast store of lands: but all that shall bee burnt with fire.
Yea, but all these shall die: It may be thou hast store of Lands: but all that shall be burned with fire.
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It may be thou hast many pleasures: but then there shall bee nothing but Judgement.
It may be thou hast many pleasures: but then there shall be nothing but Judgement.
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The comming of the Lord, that shall then put an end to all these, and turne the course of things, the expectation thereof is a speciall meanes to take us off from a course of sinne,
The coming of the Lord, that shall then put an end to all these, and turn the course of things, the expectation thereof is a special means to take us off from a course of sin,
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And shee expressed also a great desire of Christs second comming:
And she expressed also a great desire of Christ second coming:
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and put us on to a course of obedience, to make us walke in another kind of fashion while wee are in the world.
and put us on to a course of Obedience, to make us walk in Another kind of fashion while we Are in the world.
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Therefore the Apostle Saint Paul when he would stirre up Timothy to the worke of the Ministrie, what is the Argument that hee useth? I charge thee before Christ, who shall judge the quicke and the dead. As if hee should say;
Therefore the Apostle Saint Paul when he would stir up Timothy to the work of the Ministry, what is the Argument that he uses? I charge thee before christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead. As if he should say;
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there shall be an appearing before the Lord, and therefore if thou wilt give thy account up with joy at that day, I charge thee to looke to thy Ministrie.
there shall be an appearing before the Lord, and Therefore if thou wilt give thy account up with joy At that day, I charge thee to look to thy Ministry.
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So may I say to every man in his place;
So may I say to every man in his place;
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I charge thee that art a Master of a Familie, looke to the businesse of thy Familie, to the salvation of the soules of thy people.I charge thee that art a Master of a Family, look to the business of thy Family, to the salvation of the Souls of thy people.
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I charge thee that art a Father or a Mother, to looke to the salvation of the soules of thy Children.I charge thee that art a Father or a Mother, to look to the salvation of the Souls of thy Children.
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I charge thee that art a Christian, to looke to the salvation of thy owne soule.I charge thee that art a Christian, to look to the salvation of thy own soul.
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And how is the charge? I charge thee before the Lord Iesus Christ, who shall judge the quicke and dead.
And how is the charge? I charge thee before the Lord Iesus christ, who shall judge the quick and dead.
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Because there shall come a time, when both thou and they shall bee present before Christ at his appearing,
Because there shall come a time, when both thou and they shall be present before christ At his appearing,
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therefore if thou wilt have comfort in them, and in thy selfe, and in Christ;
Therefore if thou wilt have Comfort in them, and in thy self, and in christ;
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be carefull to doe the dutie that concernes thy place, looking for the comming of the Lord Iesus.
be careful to do the duty that concerns thy place, looking for the coming of the Lord Iesus.
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So then you see in this respect also thereis nothing so forcible an Argument to settle a man in a holy conversation, in a heavenly course as this,
So then you see in this respect also There is nothing so forcible an Argument to settle a man in a holy Conversation, in a heavenly course as this,
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for a man alwayes to looke for the second comming of Christ. Lastly, there is nothing fixeth a man so constantly in a holy course as this.
for a man always to look for the second coming of christ. Lastly, there is nothing fixeth a man so constantly in a holy course as this.
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Our conversation (saith the Apostle) is alwayes in heaven. Wee alwayes walke on earth as those that aspire to heaven, Our Conversation (Says the Apostle) is always in heaven. we always walk on earth as those that aspire to heaven,
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because wee alwayes looke for the comming of Christ. Wert thou carefull to serve God yesterday? doe it to day also:
Because we always look for the coming of christ. Wertenberg thou careful to serve God yesterday? do it to day also:
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it may be Christ may come now and take thee away by death to day, and there is no preparation for judgement afterward.
it may be christ may come now and take thee away by death to day, and there is no preparation for judgement afterwards.
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Little children (saith Saint Iohn) now abide in him, that when hee shall appeare, wee may have confidence, Little children (Says Faint John) now abide in him, that when he shall appear, we may have confidence,
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and not bee ashamed before him at his comming. and not be ashamed before him At his coming.
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What is it that giveth a man boldnesse, and takes away shame from him at the comming of Christ? What is the reason that a man hath not that spirit of feare and trembling upon him, that shall bee upon the hearts of all those that goe on in sinne,
What is it that gives a man boldness, and Takes away shame from him At the coming of christ? What is the reason that a man hath not that Spirit of Fear and trembling upon him, that shall be upon the hearts of all those that go on in sin,
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when they shall cry to the mountaines to fall upon them? but this that hee hath continued in a holy conversation,
when they shall cry to the Mountains to fallen upon them? but this that he hath continued in a holy Conversation,
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and constantly walked before the Lord with an upright heart.
and constantly walked before the Lord with an upright heart.
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I have finished my course (saith the Apostle) I have fought a good fight, I have kept the faith, hence-forth is layd up for mee a crowne of righteousnesse, which Christ the righteous Iudge shall give to mee, I have finished my course (Says the Apostle) I have fought a good fight, I have kept the faith, henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which christ the righteous Judge shall give to me,
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and to all them that love his appearing. and to all them that love his appearing.
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Still the servants of God have incouraged themselves to persevere in a holy course, from the expectation of the comming of Christ, that will give them a reward for their constancie in his service.
Still the Servants of God have encouraged themselves to persevere in a holy course, from the expectation of the coming of christ, that will give them a reward for their constancy in his service.
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It is the Argument that the holy Ghost useth to the Church of Philadelphia, Rev. 3. 11. Hold fast that thou hast, and let no man take thy crowne.
It is the Argument that the holy Ghost uses to the Church of Philadelphia, Rev. 3. 11. Hold fast that thou haste, and let no man take thy crown.
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As if hee should say, There is a time comming when Crownes shall bee given:
As if he should say, There is a time coming when Crowns shall be given:
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but to whom? to those that hold out, that persevere in a godly course, Be thou faithfull to the death,
but to whom? to those that hold out, that persevere in a godly course, Be thou faithful to the death,
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and thou shalt receive a crowne of glory. and thou shalt receive a crown of glory.
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This is that, I say, that will make a man goe on, will make him that is good in youth, be good in age also;
This is that, I say, that will make a man go on, will make him that is good in youth, be good in age also;
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because whensoever he dieth, he shall receive his Crowne.
Because whensoever he Dieth, he shall receive his Crown.
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This will make a man that he shall not begin in the spirit, and end in the flesh:
This will make a man that he shall not begin in the Spirit, and end in the Flesh:
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this will make him, that having put his hand to the plough, hee will not looke backe;
this will make him, that having put his hand to the plough, he will not look back;
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because hee no further lookes for comfort in the appearance of Christ, then hee hath had care to walke on constantly in a good course.
Because he no further looks for Comfort in the appearance of christ, then he hath had care to walk on constantly in a good course.
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Thus you see the point proved to you, that a Christian soule hath a maine benefit by his looking for the second comming of Christ;
Thus you see the point proved to you, that a Christian soul hath a main benefit by his looking for the second coming of christ;
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and that this is it that makes him carefull to mortifie his secret lusts: that this is it that makes him carefull to purge himselfe from worldly affections:
and that this is it that makes him careful to mortify his secret Lustiest: that this is it that makes him careful to purge himself from worldly affections:
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that this is it that makes him industrious to avoide evill courses: that this is it that makes him diligent in good actions;
that this is it that makes him Industria to avoid evil courses: that this is it that makes him diligent in good actions;
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that this is it that makes him constant, and to persevere to the end in all holy wayes,
that this is it that makes him constant, and to persevere to the end in all holy ways,
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and in avoyding of all evill: because he lookes for, and waites for the comming of Christ.
and in avoiding of all evil: Because he looks for, and waits for the coming of christ.
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Now then take this for a maine tryall of your selves concerning the former point. Whether can you with comfort looke for the comming of Christ or no?
Now then take this for a main trial of your selves Concerning the former point. Whither can you with Comfort look for the coming of christ or no?
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There shall bee abundance at that day, that shall hang downe their heads:
There shall be abundance At that day, that shall hang down their Heads:
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I saw (saith Saint Iohn the Divine) the Kings of the earth, and the great men, I saw (Says Faint John the Divine) the Kings of the earth, and the great men,
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and the rich men, and the chiefe Captaines, and the mighty men, and every bond-man,
and the rich men, and the chief Captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman,
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and every free-man (men of all sorts) hid themselves in the dens, and in the rocks of the mountaines,
and every freeman (men of all sorts) hid themselves in the dens, and in the Rocks of the Mountains,
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and said to the mountaines and rocks, fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne,
and said to the Mountains and Rocks, fallen on us, and hide us from the face of him that Sitteth on the throne,
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and from the wrath of the Lambe, for the great day of his wrath is come,
and from the wrath of the Lamb, for the great day of his wrath is come,
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and who shall bee able to stand? Would you therefore hold up your heads with comfort and with joy? that when you heare a Funerall Sermon, it might comfort you to thinke, It will not be long before my time shall come,and who shall be able to stand? Would you Therefore hold up your Heads with Comfort and with joy? that when you hear a Funeral Sermon, it might Comfort you to think, It will not be long before my time shall come,
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before my time shall bee? would you in truth have freedome from the feare of death, which Christ hath purchased? (for hee tooke upon him the same nature,
before my time shall be? would you in truth have freedom from the Fear of death, which christ hath purchased? (for he took upon him the same nature,
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because the children were partakers of flesh and blood, that hee might free them, who for feare of death were held in bondage all their life.) Would you have comfort in Christs comming to Judgement? See how effectually this workes in you.Because the children were partakers of Flesh and blood, that he might free them, who for Fear of death were held in bondage all their life.) Would you have Comfort in Christ coming to Judgement? See how effectually this works in you.
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Is it thus effectuall, that because you looke for Christs comming, therefore you prepare your selves;
Is it thus effectual, that Because you look for Christ coming, Therefore you prepare your selves;
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therefore you purge out your lusts and corruptions, because there shall bee nothing then (when the secrets of all hearts shall bee manifest) that shall bee displeasing to him when hee shall come? Are you carefull to let fall worldly affections,
Therefore you purge out your Lustiest and corruptions, Because there shall be nothing then (when the secrets of all hearts shall be manifest) that shall be displeasing to him when he shall come? are you careful to let fallen worldly affections,
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because you have a comfortable apprehension of heavenly joyes? Are you carefull to turne your course from sinne,
Because you have a comfortable apprehension of heavenly Joys? are you careful to turn your course from sin,
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because you would not lye open to the judgement of condemnation? Are you carefull to doe good, to persevere in the practise of godlinesse,
Because you would not lie open to the judgement of condemnation? are you careful to do good, to persevere in the practice of godliness,
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because hee that shall come, will come, and will not tarry? If it bee thus with you,
Because he that shall come, will come, and will not tarry? If it be thus with you,
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then you may with comfort thinke of that day, then you may with cheerefulnesse looke upon the day of death:
then you may with Comfort think of that day, then you may with cheerfulness look upon the day of death:
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the day of death then, is better then the day in which thou wert borne: the day of death then, is better then the day in which thou Wertenberg born:
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It is better to thee then the day of thy mariage, it is the day of that great Mariage that shall bee made betweene Christ and thy soule to all eternitie:
It is better to thee then the day of thy marriage, it is the day of that great Marriage that shall be made between christ and thy soul to all eternity:
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It is better then the day that thou obtainest thy freedome, then the day that thou commest out of thy Apprentiship:
It is better then the day that thou obtainest thy freedom, then the day that thou Comest out of thy Apprenticeship:
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it is the day wherein thou ait set free, and brought into the glorious liberty of the sonnes of God:
it is the day wherein thou ait Set free, and brought into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God:
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or are paid well for their paines, are happie:
or Are paid well for their pains, Are happy:
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It is a day that is better then the day of the enjoyment of the greatest comforts of this life,
It is a day that is better then the day of the enjoyment of the greatest comforts of this life,
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because it sets thee in the possession of pleasures that are at Gods right hand for evermore.
Because it sets thee in the possession of pleasures that Are At God's right hand for evermore.
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Take this consideration therefore to heart:
Take this consideration Therefore to heart:
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and that you may walke in a holy course the better, and with more constancie, keepe the object alwayes close to your eye.
and that you may walk in a holy course the better, and with more constancy, keep the Object always close to your eye.
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Thinke with your selves and say: If wee would walke as Saints in heaven, wee must live as Saints on earth.
Think with your selves and say: If we would walk as Saints in heaven, we must live as Saints on earth.
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But how shall wee doe this? Be often thinking of the comming of Christ: often put this question to your soules;
But how shall we do this? Be often thinking of the coming of christ: often put this question to your Souls;
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What if Christ should now come? If hee should come now I am in the Church, am I hearing the Word with that affection that I ought to heare it with? If hee should come now I am in my calling, in my worldly businesse, doe I follow it with a heavenly disposition as I ought to doe? What if hee should come now while I am feasting, should he take mee as one feasting with feare lest I should sinne against God in my mirth? What if hee should come and take mee asleepe, have I made my peace with God before I went to rest?
What if christ should now come? If he should come now I am in the Church, am I hearing the Word with that affection that I ought to hear it with? If he should come now I am in my calling, in my worldly business, do I follow it with a heavenly disposition as I ought to do? What if he should come now while I am feasting, should he take me as one feasting with Fear lest I should sin against God in my mirth? What if he should come and take me asleep, have I made my peace with God before I went to rest?
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Worke these considerations upon thy soule.
Work these considerations upon thy soul.
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When the morning commeth, thinke, it may be Christ will come and take mee away before evening,
When the morning comes, think, it may be christ will come and take me away before evening,
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how shall I walke this day, that I may have comfort in the comming of Christ? When the Evening is come, thinke, It may be I shall never see morning before the great day of the Resurrection, what now shall I doe, that if I die in my sleepe I may rest in the Lord,
how shall I walk this day, that I may have Comfort in the coming of christ? When the Evening is come, think, It may be I shall never see morning before the great day of the Resurrection, what now shall I do, that if I die in my sleep I may rest in the Lord,
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and so may have comfort in his appearance? Either this moment, either this minute, settle thy comfort and peace with Christ;
and so may have Comfort in his appearance? Either this moment, either this minute, settle thy Comfort and peace with christ;
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or it may bee the next houre it will be too late.
or it may be the next hour it will be too late.
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And remember that if ever you will live a holy life, if ever you will have a heavenly conversation on earth, you must be much,
And Remember that if ever you will live a holy life, if ever you will have a heavenly Conversation on earth, you must be much,
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and seriously settled in this meditation: slight it not:
and seriously settled in this meditation: slight it not:
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passe it not in your thoughts as a matter of discourse, but let it bee a working meditation, let it bee effectuall to produce somewhat in you that may warme and heat your hearts,
pass it not in your thoughts as a matter of discourse, but let it be a working meditation, let it be effectual to produce somewhat in you that may warm and heat your hearts,
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and to set on fire the whole soule, and to purge out the drosse of corruption that remaines in you.
and to Set on fire the Whole soul, and to purge out the dross of corruption that remains in you.
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Thus you see what it is that the Apostle here undertakes for himselfe, and for as many as walked as hee did:
Thus you see what it is that the Apostle Here undertakes for himself, and for as many as walked as he did:
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they had a heavenly Conversation, and that which made them have a heavenly conversation, was the looking for the comming of Christ.
they had a heavenly Conversation, and that which made them have a heavenly Conversation, was the looking for the coming of christ.
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This was the fruit of their looking for the comming of Christ, it made them walke in a heavenly conversation on earth.
This was the fruit of their looking for the coming of christ, it made them walk in a heavenly Conversation on earth.
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There is another fruit of this: by their looking for Christ, they shall find him to bee a Lord and Jesus:
There is Another fruit of this: by their looking for christ, they shall find him to be a Lord and jesus:
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Wee looke for the Saviour the Lord Iesus: we look for the Saviour the Lord Iesus:
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Which word sheweth, that all that Christ did for the purchase of our redemption, hee did it by price, and by power.
Which word shows, that all that christ did for the purchase of our redemption, he did it by price, and by power.
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Hee did it by price, hee satisfied his Fathers Justice, and so hee is a Saviour:
He did it by price, he satisfied his Father's justice, and so he is a Saviour:
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Wee waite (saith the Apostle 1 Thes. 1. 10.) for his Son from heaven, whom hee raised from the dead, we wait (Says the Apostle 1 Thebes 1. 10.) for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead,
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even Iesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come. And by power too, over Sathan:even Iesus, which Delivered us from the wrath to come. And by power too, over Sathan:
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so hee is a Lord, the Lord of might.
so he is a Lord, the Lord of might.
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Thou shalt find at the day of Christ, that hee will both bee Saviour and Lord to thee.
Thou shalt find At the day of christ, that he will both be Saviour and Lord to thee.
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A Saviour to free thee from sinne and condemnation; A Lord, to bestow upon thee heaven, and glory with the Saints.
A Saviour to free thee from sin and condemnation; A Lord, to bestow upon thee heaven, and glory with the Saints.
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This is another benefit of our looking for Christs comming in the manner before spoken of, wee shall find him then to be a Lord, and Jesus:
This is Another benefit of our looking for Christ coming in the manner before spoken of, we shall find him then to be a Lord, and jesus:
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one that will save us from our sinnes, and one that hath power to bestow heaven upon us.
one that will save us from our Sins, and one that hath power to bestow heaven upon us.
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Wouldest thou then have this comfort at that day? Let him bee so here to thee in this life:
Wouldst thou then have this Comfort At that day? Let him be so Here to thee in this life:
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let him be thy Lord and commander of all thy affections, of the wholeman, yeeld obedience now to his will,
let him be thy Lord and commander of all thy affections, of the wholeman, yield Obedience now to his will,
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and thou shalt find him a Jesus then. Hee is not a Jesus, a Saviour, except hee be a Lord and Commander also.
and thou shalt find him a jesus then. He is not a jesus, a Saviour, except he be a Lord and Commander also.
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But you see I cannot stand to insist upon this.
But you see I cannot stand to insist upon this.
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The occasion of our meeting at this time, is to commit to the Earth the body of our sister departed:
The occasion of our meeting At this time, is to commit to the Earth the body of our sister departed:
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Shee hath now the termination and conclusion of all her wayting and expectation. And after so long a wayting, there remaineth a sleeping in the Grave a while,
She hath now the termination and conclusion of all her waiting and expectation. And After so long a waiting, there remains a sleeping in the Grave a while,
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when the soule resteth in the hands of Christ, and waiteth for that great day, when body and soule shall be joyned together.
when the soul rests in the hands of christ, and waits for that great day, when body and soul shall be joined together.
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I perswade my selfe well of her, that Shee was one of the number of those wayters that shall have joy at the comming of Christ, I had not much knowledge of her:
I persuade my self well of her, that She was one of the number of those waiters that shall have joy At the coming of christ, I had not much knowledge of her:
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only I observed in her sicknesse a good purpose and desire of new and better obedience,
only I observed in her sickness a good purpose and desire of new and better Obedience,
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and performing better service to Christ then shee had done, if God should have spared her longer.
and performing better service to christ then she had done, if God should have spared her longer.
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a desire that hee would receive her to himselfe, and that these dayes of sinne might bee finished.
a desire that he would receive her to himself, and that these days of sin might be finished.
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Much she was in these desires, and she had good warrant for it:
Much she was in these Desires, and she had good warrant for it:
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for shee was carefull (as I am informed) to set up the kingdome of Christ in her Family.
for she was careful (as I am informed) to Set up the Kingdom of christ in her Family.
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It is the dutie of a good Wife to be a helpe to her Husband, especially in matters of piety, and the worship of God:
It is the duty of a good Wife to be a help to her Husband, especially in matters of piety, and the worship of God:
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and therein her example should teach wives to strive herein.
and therein her Exampl should teach wives to strive herein.
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Shee was alwayes stirring him up to prayer in his Familie, to a more carefull sanctifying of the Lords day, herein Shee was frequent.
Shee was always stirring him up to prayer in his Family, to a more careful sanctifying of the lords day, herein She was frequent.
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Shee was much mortified to the world for some late yeares (as it was observed in her daily course by those that knew her.) Thus she laboured to fit her selfe and her Familie, that shee might have comfort in the great Day of the appearing of the Lord Jesus.
Shee was much mortified to the world for Some late Years (as it was observed in her daily course by those that knew her.) Thus she laboured to fit her self and her Family, that she might have Comfort in the great Day of the appearing of the Lord jesus.
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I speake upon information, for your edification, to stirre you up to labour to fit your selves for Christ by purging out of sinne in your hearts and lives:
I speak upon information, for your edification, to stir you up to labour to fit your selves for christ by purging out of sin in your hearts and lives:
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Labour to fit your Families for Christ, that when you, and your servants and children shall appeare before him, you may looke on them,
Labour to fit your Families for christ, that when you, and your Servants and children shall appear before him, you may look on them,
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and looke on Christ with comfort, as men that before have prepared themselves for the comming of Christ,
and look on christ with Comfort, as men that before have prepared themselves for the coming of christ,
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and as those that then shall lift up their heads, because the day of their redemption draweth nigh. FINIS.
and as those that then shall lift up their Heads, Because the day of their redemption draws High. FINIS.
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CHRISTS PRECEPT AND PROMISE; OR, SECVRITIE AGAINST DEATH. SERMON XVII. JOHN 8. 51. Verily, verily, I say unto you, if a man keepe my saying, hee shall never see death.
CHRIST PRECEPT AND PROMISE; OR, SECURITY AGAINST DEATH. SERMON XVII. JOHN 8. 51. Verily, verily, I say unto you, if a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.
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IT is not long (men and brethren) since Death rode in triumph thorow this Citie,
IT is not long (men and brothers) since Death road in triumph thorough this city,
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and did beare downe all before him:
and did bear down all before him:
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hee locked up your houses, pulled downe your windowes, and made the wealthiest among you put upon them the semblance of Banckroutnesse, by locking up their dores,
he locked up your houses, pulled down your windows, and made the Wealthiest among you put upon them the semblance of Banckroutnesse, by locking up their doors,
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and turning their backes to their houses, and running away, so it played the Tyrant then:
and turning their backs to their houses, and running away, so it played the Tyrant then:
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there died thousands a-weeke and the Grave that alwayes cryeth, Give, give, was almost cloyed with carkasses:
there died thousands a-weeke and the Grave that always Cries, Give, give, was almost cloyed with carcases:
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Death served himselfe so fast, that the Prison could scarse hold the Prisoners:Death served himself so fast, that the Prison could scarce hold the Prisoners:
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It might almost have beene said then of this Citie, as once it was of Egypt;
It might almost have been said then of this city, as once it was of Egypt;
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There was scarse a house wherein some were not dead, at least where there was not the feare of Death. There was scarce a house wherein Some were not dead, At lest where there was not the Fear of Death.
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Now it hath pleased God to shew you more favour, and men now die but by scores;
Now it hath pleased God to show you more favour, and men now die but by scores;
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and therefore it will not bee unseasonable upon this occasion for mee to speake, and you to heare somewhat that may arme you against this last and and worst Enemy, Death: which though hee make not such a stirre in these times of lesse Mortalitie,
and Therefore it will not be unseasonable upon this occasion for me to speak, and you to hear somewhat that may arm you against this last and and worst Enemy, Death: which though he make not such a stir in these times of less Mortality,
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yet hee will certainly take us all away one by one:
yet he will Certainly take us all away one by one:
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And who can tell but hee may be amongst the number of the hundred, or fewer hundreds that die now,
And who can tell but he may be among the number of the hundred, or fewer hundreds that die now,
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as no man could tell whether hee should be amongst the number of the thousands then?
as no man could tell whither he should be among the number of the thousands then?
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Since Death therefore is alwayes an enemie, and alwayes fighteth against us (though not alwayes with like furie and violence) it is a part of wisedome in us alwayes to heare,
Since Death Therefore is always an enemy, and always fights against us (though not always with like fury and violence) it is a part of Wisdom in us always to hear,
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and to practise that which may secure us against the danger of death.
and to practise that which may secure us against the danger of death.
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And that is taught in this Text. Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keepe my saying, hee shall never see death.
And that is taught in this Text. Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.
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Wherein (not to speake any thing of the Context) I pray take notice who speakes the words. The Authour of truth:
Wherein (not to speak any thing of the Context) I pray take notice who speaks the words. The Author of truth:
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the Death of Death, hee that can best tell by what meanes a man may shun the hurt of it:
the Death of Death, he that can best tell by what means a man may shun the hurt of it:
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hee that hath vanquished it, and overcome the uttermost of his assaults: Our Lord Iesus Christ, that hath slaine death, and brought life and immortality to light.
he that hath vanquished it, and overcome the uttermost of his assaults: Our Lord Iesus christ, that hath slain death, and brought life and immortality to Light.
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Hee giveth us this direction for the avoyding of the hurt of Death. Then observe the manner of his speaking.
He gives us this direction for the avoiding of the hurt of Death. Then observe the manner of his speaking.
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Verily, verily, I say unto you: with an affirmation earnest and redoubled. Hee never affirmed any thing untrue, therefore that which hee speakes is an undoubted verity.Verily, verily, I say unto you: with an affirmation earnest and redoubled. He never affirmed any thing untrue, Therefore that which he speaks is an undoubted verity.
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Hee never spake any thing rashly, therefore that which hee affirmed so earnestly, is a weighty thing, and of great consequence.
He never spoke any thing rashly, Therefore that which he affirmed so earnestly, is a weighty thing, and of great consequence.
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And lastly observe (that which I only shall insist upon) the matter of his direction here comprehended in a hypotheticall proposition, which hath (as all such have) two parts. An Antecedent, and a Consequent.
And lastly observe (that which I only shall insist upon) the matter of his direction Here comprehended in a hypothetical proposition, which hath (as all such have) two parts. an Antecedent, and a Consequent.
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In the one hee sheweth the Dutie to bee done as a necessary condition for the obtaining of that which is specified in the other. The first hath the Dutie;
In the one he shows the Duty to be done as a necessary condition for the obtaining of that which is specified in the other. The First hath the Duty;
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The second the benefit that floweth from the Dutie. These two are knit together in a most necessary consequence.
The second the benefit that flows from the Duty. These two Are knit together in a most necessary consequence.
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If a man keepe my word, hee shall never see death. If a man keep my word, he shall never see death.
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You see now the only, and perfect remedie against the evill of Death; that is, to keepe the saying and word of Christ.
You see now the only, and perfect remedy against the evil of Death; that is, to keep the saying and word of christ.
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and to returne no more to commit them, atleast not to allow those sinnes that he hath acknowledged.
and to return no more to commit them, atleast not to allow those Sins that he hath acknowledged.
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If any would know by what meanes he may bee secured against the terrible of all terrible things (as one calleth Death) here is a sure and certaine rule for him,
If any would know by what means he may be secured against the terrible of all terrible things (as one calls Death) Here is a sure and certain Rule for him,
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and hee need not doubt of it, it commeth from the mouth of Christ, let him keepe his saying, and then Death shall never doe him harme.
and he need not doubt of it, it comes from the Mouth of christ, let him keep his saying, and then Death shall never do him harm.
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I will first interpret these words unto you, and then make them good by Scripture and Reason,
I will First interpret these words unto you, and then make them good by Scripture and Reason,
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and then apply them, and commit my selfe and you; and all at last to the blessing of God.
and then apply them, and commit my self and you; and all At last to the blessing of God.
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First then, when our Saviour Christ saith;
First then, when our Saviour christ Says;
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If a man: wee must conceive him to meane generally, at least indefinitely, If any man whatsoever: for so it pleaseth him to inlarge his promise in the redoubling of the word, that no man may have cause to say hee is excluded, except hee exclude himselfe. If a man: we must conceive him to mean generally, At least indefinitely, If any man whatsoever: for so it Pleases him to enlarge his promise in the redoubling of the word, that no man may have cause to say he is excluded, except he exclude himself.
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Keepe my sayings. Here first I must shew you what is meant by sayings: and then what it is to keepe those sayings.Keep my sayings. Here First I must show you what is meant by sayings: and then what it is to keep those sayings.
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The Saying, or words of Christ, is, the Doctrine of the Gospell, the Covenant of Grace; which by an excellency is called His:
The Saying, or words of christ, is, the Doctrine of the Gospel, the Covenant of Grace; which by an excellency is called His:
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because by it hee bringeth life and immortality to light (as I said before) which in former times was hid as it were in the darke,
Because by it he brings life and immortality to Light (as I said before) which in former times was hid as it were in the dark,
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and not made knowne so publikely to the sonnes of men. The Gentiles knew little or nothing of it.
and not made known so publicly to the Sons of men. The Gentiles knew little or nothing of it.
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The Iewes knew what they knew with much darknesse and obscurity.
The Iewes knew what they knew with much darkness and obscurity.
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Hee that was (almost) the first Preacher of this Gospell in cleare termes without any vaile or darknesse (Iohn Baptist) who was as it were betweene both, hee did deliver this doctrine not so darkly as the Prophets before him,
He that was (almost) the First Preacher of this Gospel in clear terms without any veil or darkness (John Baptist) who was as it were between both, he did deliver this Doctrine not so darkly as the prophets before him,
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nor so clearely, as after it was by our blessed Saviour, and those that succeeded him.
nor so clearly, as After it was by our blessed Saviour, and those that succeeded him.
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Therefore I say, it is the Saying of Christ by an excellency, because hee did in a manner first begin to teach and declare the same, in the clearenesse and sweetnesse thereof:
Therefore I say, it is the Saying of christ by an excellency, Because he did in a manner First begin to teach and declare the same, in the clearness and sweetness thereof:
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and hee sent his Apostles abroad to make it plaine and manifest to all the world, that a man may runne and reade it.
and he sent his Apostles abroad to make it plain and manifest to all the world, that a man may run and read it.
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And His likewise it is called, because hee is the Authour of it, for hee is the worker of that salvation which it declareth to us.
And His likewise it is called, Because he is the Author of it, for he is the worker of that salvation which it Declareth to us.
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Now this Doctrine of the Gospell hath two parts. The first acquainting us with our miserie. The second with the Remedie.
Now this Doctrine of the Gospel hath two parts. The First acquainting us with our misery. The second with the Remedy.
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For as the Bond and Acquittance specifie the debt, but to different purposes, the one to tie the Debtor to the payment, the other to absolve and acquit him:
For as the Bound and Acquittance specify the debt, but to different Purposes, the one to tie the Debtor to the payment, the other to absolve and acquit him:
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even so the Law and the Gospell both declare the miserie of man, the one to tie it fast upon him, the other to helpe him the better to loose it from him.
even so the Law and the Gospel both declare the misery of man, the one to tie it fast upon him, the other to help him the better to lose it from him.
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The Physitian intreateth of the sicknesse as well as the Cure, but of the sicknesse alone for the cures sake.
The physician intreateth of the sickness as well as the Cure, but of the sickness alone for the cures sake.
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The Judge passeth a sentence of condemnation, and then largely rehearseth the crime and punishment due to the offender:
The Judge passes a sentence of condemnation, and then largely rehearseth the crime and punishment due to the offender:
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the Pardon likewise makes mention of the fault, and the punishment, but in a different manner, and to a different end.
the Pardon likewise makes mention of the fault, and the punishment, but in a different manner, and to a different end.
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So the Gospell declareth mans miserie, and borroweth so much of the Law, that may lay downe our wretched estate in our selves,
So the Gospel Declareth men misery, and borroweth so much of the Law, that may lay down our wretched estate in our selves,
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and so draw in that which is the maine and principall part of it, the remedie of our soules.
and so draw in that which is the main and principal part of it, the remedy of our Souls.
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And this part of the Gospell the Apostle St. Paul succinctly delivereth in a few words, Rom. 3. 23. All have sinned,
And this part of the Gospel the Apostle Saint Paul succinctly Delivereth in a few words, Rom. 3. 23. All have sinned,
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and are come short of the glory of God:
and Are come short of the glory of God:
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All have sinned, and All have sinned in such a sort, and measure, and degree, that they are fallen short of that Glory of God, by which the Apostle (I thinke) meaneth, life Eternall: All have sinned, and All have sinned in such a sort, and measure, and degree, that they Are fallen short of that Glory of God, by which the Apostle (I think) means, life Eternal:
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that Glory, that (had it not been for sinne) he would have bestowed upon the sonnes of men, by vertue of the first Covenant he made with them.
that Glory, that (had it not been for sin) he would have bestowed upon the Sons of men, by virtue of the First Covenant he made with them.
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The second part of the Gospell, the words of Christ, is concerning the Remedie, whereby a man may be helped against this miserie.
The second part of the Gospel, the words of christ, is Concerning the Remedy, whereby a man may be helped against this misery.
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And for that purpose it sheweth us, Who helpeth us; And how hee helpes us.
And for that purpose it shows us, Who Helpeth us; And how he helps us.
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And what is to bee done by our selves, that wee may obtaine and enjoy this helpe. And what is to be done by our selves, that we may obtain and enjoy this help.
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The Person that helpeth us, is the Sonne, Manifest in the flesh, the Sonne of God taking our nature upon him,
The Person that Helpeth us, is the Son, Manifest in the Flesh, the Son of God taking our nature upon him,
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and clothing himselfe in the similitude of sinfull flesh:
and clothing himself in the similitude of sinful Flesh:
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the Eternall Sonne of the Father, assuming (I say) the very nature of man into the unitie of his Person, the Eternal Son of the Father, assuming (I say) the very nature of man into the unity of his Person,
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so becomming God and Man in the same Person, hee is the sole Redeemer, neither is there any other name under heaven by which wee can be saved, but by his alone.
so becoming God and Man in the same Person, he is the sole Redeemer, neither is there any other name under heaven by which we can be saved, but by his alone.
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Againe, it sheweth us by what meanes hee saveth us:
Again, it shows us by what means he Saveth us:
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as the Apostle speakes plaine enough in the next verse to that I spake of before, being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Iesus Christ.
as the Apostle speaks plain enough in the next verse to that I spoke of before, being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Iesus christ.
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To the intent that hee might free us from the Curse of the Law, and wrath of God,
To the intent that he might free us from the Curse of the Law, and wrath of God,
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What is it now to Keepe the saying of Christ?
What is it now to Keep the saying of christ?
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and the danger of eternall Death, he vouchsafed to be made sinne for us, to satisfie the justice of his Father, by enduring the Curse of the Law, and to accomplish the Righteousnesse of the Law, by being made (in our stead) under the Law; so he he became a Propitiation for the sins of the sons of men,
and the danger of Eternal Death, he vouchsafed to be made sin for us, to satisfy the Justice of his Father, by enduring the Curse of the Law, and to accomplish the Righteousness of the Law, by being made (in our stead) under the Law; so he he became a Propitiation for the Sins of the Sons of men,
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as the Apostle saith in that place.
as the Apostle Says in that place.
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Thus Christ by his perfect satisfaction made to his Father, and by that perfect Righteousnesse whereby hee was subject to the Law for our sakes, hath absolutly and fully delivered us from the power of sinne and of Death, and performed the worke of our Redemption: by vertue whereof, by the merit,
Thus christ by his perfect satisfaction made to his Father, and by that perfect Righteousness whereby he was Subject to the Law for our sakes, hath absolutely and Fully Delivered us from the power of sin and of Death, and performed the work of our Redemption: by virtue whereof, by the merit,
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and worth, and value whereof wee are delivered, and saved, and Redeemed from this Death, and from all other evils that crosse our eternall happinesse.
and worth, and valve whereof we Are Delivered, and saved, and Redeemed from this Death, and from all other evils that cross our Eternal happiness.
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And thirdly, the Gospell sheweth us by what means we may become partakers of this happinesse and Redemption in Christ:
And Thirdly, the Gospel shows us by what means we may become partakers of this happiness and Redemption in christ:
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and telleth us of three things, (as it were) Conditions of the Covenant of Grace, of the New Covenant, which is ratified by the bloud of Christ.
and Telleth us of three things, (as it were) Conditions of the Covenant of Grace, of the New Covenant, which is ratified by the blood of christ.
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I say of three things, the Conditions (on our parts) of that Covenant, which if wee doe, we shall certainly bee saved by the Redemption in Christ. The first is Repentance. The second is Beleeving.
I say of three things, the Conditions (on our parts) of that Covenant, which if we do, we shall Certainly be saved by the Redemption in christ. The First is Repentance. The second is Believing.
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The third is our New obedience. All and each of these plainly exprest in the word of God.
The third is our New Obedience. All and each of these plainly expressed in the word of God.
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As for Repentance, it is that wherewith Iohn the Baptist began his Preaching.
As for Repentance, it is that wherewith John the Baptist began his Preaching.
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It is that that our Saviour commanded his Apostles to declare to the Iewes, Repent, for the kingdome of heaven is at hand.
It is that that our Saviour commanded his Apostles to declare to the Iewes, repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is At hand.
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It is that which himselfe preached at the first, as Saint Marke witnesseth, chap. 1. 15. It is that which Saint Paul began with,
It is that which himself preached At the First, as Saint Mark Witnesseth, chap. 1. 15. It is that which Saint Paul began with,
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when hee came to the Athenians, Act. 17. and now hee admonisheth all men every where to repent. It was the first of the foundations of the Doctrine of the beginning of Christ, that was wont to bee taught in the Ancient Church,
when he Come to the Athenians, Act. 17. and now he Admonisheth all men every where to Repent. It was the First of the foundations of the Doctrine of the beginning of christ, that was wont to be taught in the Ancient Church,
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as witnesseth the Authour to the Hebrewes, chap. 6. not laying againe the foundation of repentance from dead works, and then he proceedeth to the rest.
as Witnesseth the Author to the Hebrews, chap. 6. not laying again the Foundation of Repentance from dead works, and then he Proceedeth to the rest.
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This Repentance is that which the Lord requireth absolutely of the sonnes of men, as a condition of the new Covenant, the Covenant of Grace, without which they cannot possibly be made partakers of the same.
This Repentance is that which the Lord requires absolutely of the Sons of men, as a condition of the new Covenant, the Covenant of Grace, without which they cannot possibly be made partakers of the same.
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And this Repentance hath 4. parts, every one of which is so needfull, that without it the rest is little worth.
And this Repentance hath 4. parts, every one of which is so needful, that without it the rest is little worth.
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First lamenting for our sinnes, and being sorry for our iniquities, as David said of himselfe, Psal. 38. I will declare my iniquitie,
First lamenting for our Sins, and being sorry for our iniquities, as David said of himself, Psalm 38. I will declare my iniquity,
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and bee sorry for my sinnes. and be sorry for my Sins.
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And so the Apostle Saint Iames expresseth it, chap. 4. 9. Afflict your selves, mourne and weepe, let your laughter bee turned into sorrow, and your joy into teares.
And so the Apostle Saint James Expresses it, chap. 4. 9. Afflict your selves, mourn and weep, let your laughter be turned into sorrow, and your joy into tears.
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Therefore Christ you know was sent to Preach glad tydings to the Prisoners and Captives,
Therefore christ you know was sent to Preach glad tidings to the Prisoners and Captives,
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and the opening of the prison to the prisoners, and to bring the oyle of gladnesse to those that mourned in Sion. and the opening of the prison to the Prisoners, and to bring the oil of gladness to those that mourned in Sion.
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A man must first be a Mourner in Sion, one that smiteth on his thigh, and saith with Ieremie, Woe to mee because I have sinned.
A man must First be a Mourner in Sion, one that smites on his thigh, and Says with Ieremie, Woe to me Because I have sinned.
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Secondly, to this Sorrow must bee joyned acknowledgement, and confession of sinne to Almighty God,
Secondly, to this Sorrow must be joined acknowledgement, and Confessi of sin to Almighty God,
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for so witnesseth the Wise-man, Prov. 28. If wee confesse and leave our sinnes, wee shall have mercy. So David saith, Psal. 32. 3, 4. I said I will confesse my sinnes,
for so Witnesseth the Wiseman, Curae 28. If we confess and leave our Sins, we shall have mercy. So David Says, Psalm 32. 3, 4. I said I will confess my Sins,
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and thou forgavest the iniquitie of my sinne. and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin.
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And Saint Iohn telleth us in his 1. Epist. 1. 9. If wee confesse our sinnes, God is faithfull and true to forgive us our sinnes.
And Saint John Telleth us in his 1. Epistle 1. 9. If we confess our Sins, God is faithful and true to forgive us our Sins.
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So you see Confession as well as sorrow absolutely required to obtaine remission.
So you see Confessi as well as sorrow absolutely required to obtain remission.
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A man must even Arraigne, and as it were indite himselfe before God, plead guiltie, acknowledge his trespasse whatsoever it bee,
A man must even Arraign, and as it were indite himself before God, plead guilty, acknowledge his trespass whatsoever it be,
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and judge himselfe worthy to bee destroyed for them, or else hee repents not though he weepe out his eyes with mourning and lamentation.
and judge himself worthy to be destroyed for them, or Else he repents not though he weep out his eyes with mourning and lamentation.
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The third thing requisite is, a firme purpose of amendment of life.
The third thing requisite is, a firm purpose of amendment of life.
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Whosoever will have God to accept his teares, and bend a favourable eare to his humiliation and acknowledgement, he must so acknowledge what evill hee hath already done, that he put on a stedfast purpose of doing so no more:
Whosoever will have God to accept his tears, and bend a favourable ear to his humiliation and acknowledgement, he must so acknowledge what evil he hath already done, that he put on a steadfast purpose of doing so no more:
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according to the direction that our Saviour Christ giveth to the man that hee had healed, Ioh. 5. Goe thy way and sinne no more:
according to the direction that our Saviour christ gives to the man that he had healed, John 5. Go thy Way and sin no more:
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and as Saint Paul speakes, Let him that stole, steale no more:
and as Saint Paul speaks, Let him that stole, steal no more:
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And therefore the Wiseman putteth on this part to the former, in the before alledged place, If wee confesse our sinnes,
And Therefore the Wiseman putteth on this part to the former, in the before alleged place, If we confess our Sins,
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and leave them, wee shall find mercie. and leave them, we shall find mercy.
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There must be (I say) a settled purpose, and a fixed flat determination in the soule of every man to cast off those transgressions that hee hath confest,
There must be (I say) a settled purpose, and a fixed flat determination in the soul of every man to cast off those transgressions that he hath confessed,
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Lastly, there must be added to the former three, or else they will not availe neither,
Lastly, there must be added to the former three, or Else they will not avail neither,
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an earnest supplication to God for mercy, and forgivenesse through the mediation of his welbeloved Son Jesus Christ:
an earnest supplication to God for mercy, and forgiveness through the mediation of his well-beloved Son jesus christ:
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which was wont to bee craving mercie without this mentioning of Christ, before hee was offered, and revealed to the world.
which was wont to be craving mercy without this mentioning of christ, before he was offered, and revealed to the world.
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But now it must be so done, as wee must specially and particularly preferre our thoughts and desires to him, in begging mercie at his Fathers hands for his sake alone.
But now it must be so done, as we must specially and particularly prefer our thoughts and Desires to him, in begging mercy At his Father's hands for his sake alone.
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So David, after the numbring of the people, I have done exceeding foolishly, but Lord blot out, forgive the sinne of thy servant:
So David, After the numbering of the people, I have done exceeding foolishly, but Lord blot out, forgive the sin of thy servant:
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So God commandeth, Hos. 14. 2. Take to you words, and say to the Lord, receive us graciously.
So God commands, Hos. 14. 2. Take to you words, and say to the Lord, receive us graciously.
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So did David when he renewed his repentance, (and so must all men doe when they begin to repent) Have mercy upon mee according to the multitude of thy mercies,
So did David when he renewed his Repentance, (and so must all men do when they begin to Repent) Have mercy upon me according to the multitude of thy Mercies,
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and blot out my transgressions, &c. These are the parts of repentace.and blot out my transgressions, etc. These Are the parts of Repentance.
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And this is the first thing required at our hands, as the condition of the Covenant of Grace, without which wee can never obtaine life eternall.
And this is the First thing required At our hands, as the condition of the Covenant of Grace, without which we can never obtain life Eternal.
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And this repentance consisteth of sorrow for sinne, and acknowledgement of it to God, with a firme purpose of amendment,
And this Repentance Consisteth of sorrow for sin, and acknowledgement of it to God, with a firm purpose of amendment,
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and earnest petition of pardon, for the sake of the Lord Jesus Christ.
and earnest petition of pardon, for the sake of the Lord jesus christ.
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And this is such a Doctrine as the Covenant of workes, the Law, never taught to the sonnes of men:
And this is such a Doctrine as the Covenant of works, the Law, never taught to the Sons of men:
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Nay, verily it will not admit it: the Law scornes (as it were) to admit repentance, for it excludeth sinne:
Nay, verily it will not admit it: the Law scorns (as it were) to admit Repentance, for it excludeth sin:
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Repentance implieth sinne in all the degrees and kindes, therefore it is farre from accepting Repentance: If thou hast once broke the Law, repent, or not repent; Amend, or not amend;Repentance Implies sin in all the Degrees and Kinds, Therefore it is Far from accepting Repentance: If thou hast once broke the Law, Repent, or not Repent; Amend, or not amend;
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be sorry, or not sorry, thou shalt never be pardoned or forgiven:
be sorry, or not sorry, thou shalt never be pardoned or forgiven:
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It is a rough and sterne Schoolemaster, that will whip and scourge offending children, though they crave pardon never so much:
It is a rough and stern Schoolmaster, that will whip and scourge offending children, though they crave pardon never so much:
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It is a rough Creditour that will throttle the Debtour, and cast him into Prison though he confesse the debt,
It is a rough Creditor that will throttle the Debtor, and cast him into Prison though he confess the debt,
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and be never so importunate in asking favour and patience. But the Covenant of Grace, it is a sweet Doctrine, a comfortable Doctrine.
and be never so importunate in asking favour and patience. But the Covenant of Grace, it is a sweet Doctrine, a comfortable Doctrine.
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Thou hast sinned, oh man, and broken the Law, and fallen from the favour of God,
Thou hast sinned, o man, and broken the Law, and fallen from the favour of God,
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and all possibility of salvation in thy selfe: but come, be sorry for thy sinne, acknowledge it to thy Maker;
and all possibility of salvation in thy self: but come, be sorry for thy sin, acknowledge it to thy Maker;
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resolve to runne on in it no longer, crie to him for pardon of it; hee will graciously pardon thee.
resolve to run on in it no longer, cry to him for pardon of it; he will graciously pardon thee.
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This is a sweet Doctrine you see, full of comfort and consolation: yet it is a Doctrine that tendeth to the honour of the Justice of God,
This is a sweet Doctrine you see, full of Comfort and consolation: yet it is a Doctrine that tendeth to the honour of the justice of God,
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as well as to the honour of his grace and love:
as well as to the honour of his grace and love:
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the Lord could not pr• … cribe other conditions for receiving us to favour, but that wee sh• … ld repent.
the Lord could not pr• … cribe other conditions for receiving us to favour, but that we sh• … Lord Repent.
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What Judge would so abuse mercie, as having past the • … entence of death upon a Malefactour, will yet pardon him, 〈 ◊ 〉 save him from the halter,
What Judge would so abuse mercy, as having passed the • … entence of death upon a Malefactor, will yet pardon him, 〈 ◊ 〉 save him from the halter,
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if he be not sorry for his crime, and • … me and intreat for mercie and favour,
if he be not sorry for his crime, and • … me and entreat for mercy and favour,
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and confesse that hee hath offended, and promise never to doe so againe? there is no mercy and pardon for such a one,
and confess that he hath offended, and promise never to do so again? there is no mercy and pardon for such a one,
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because mercie must not oppose Justice, though it may somewhat (as we may say) mittigate Justice.
Because mercy must not oppose justice, though it may somewhat (as we may say) mitigate justice.
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The bloud of Christ if it were shed tenne thousand times over, it could never corrupt the Justice of God:
The blood of christ if it were shed tenne thousand times over, it could never corrupt the justice of God:
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it may satisfie it, but not corrupt it:
it may satisfy it, but not corrupt it:
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now the Justice of God were corrupted, if it should admit an impenitent and hard-hearted sinner to favour,
now the justice of God were corrupted, if it should admit an impenitent and hardhearted sinner to favour,
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and bestow upon him remission of sinnes and life everlasting, that would never leave it, nor forsake it, nor bee sorry for it, but still goe on to offend God,
and bestow upon him remission of Sins and life everlasting, that would never leave it, nor forsake it, nor be sorry for it, but still go on to offend God,
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and trample under foot his authoritie:
and trample under foot his Authority:
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this being contrary to Justice in the very nature and essence of Justice, it cannot possibly bee effected, no not by the shedding of the bloud of Christ:
this being contrary to justice in the very nature and essence of justice, it cannot possibly be effected, no not by the shedding of the blood of christ:
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the bloud of Christ is of that value, that it satisfieth the Justice of God,
the blood of christ is of that valve, that it Satisfieth the justice of God,
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and causeth him upon the penitence and humiliation of a sinner, to receive him to grace and favour.
and Causes him upon the penitence and humiliation of a sinner, to receive him to grace and favour.
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You see now what is the first part of the Condition required on our side for the obtaining of life by Christ, that is Repentance.
You see now what is the First part of the Condition required on our side for the obtaining of life by christ, that is Repentance.
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The next is, Faith in Christ. This wee are taught every where:
The next is, Faith in christ. This we Are taught every where:
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If thou beleeve in the Lord Iesus Christ (saith the Apostle to the trembling Jaylour) thou shalt bee saved. And (saith our Saviour) this is the worke of God, that yee beleeve on him whom hee hath sent. If thou believe in the Lord Iesus christ (Says the Apostle to the trembling Jailer) thou shalt be saved. And (Says our Saviour) this is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.
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This beleeving on Christ, is I suppose nothing else but a staying, and resting, and depending,
This believing on christ, is I suppose nothing Else but a staying, and resting, and depending,
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and relying upon the merits and satisfaction of our blessed Saviour, by the vertue and merit thereof to obtaine remission of sinnes,
and relying upon the merits and satisfaction of our blessed Saviour, by the virtue and merit thereof to obtain remission of Sins,
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and eternall life, and all good things promised in the New Covenant at the hands of God.
and Eternal life, and all good things promised in the New Covenant At the hands of God.
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He that goeth quite out of himselfe, forgetteth all his owne actions, casteth behind him whatsoever seemed good in him,
He that Goes quite out of himself, forgetteth all his own actions, Cast behind him whatsoever seemed good in him,
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and wholly claspeth on Christ, and cleaveth to him, staieth on him, resteth on him for the remission of sinnes,
and wholly claspeth on christ, and cleaveth to him, stayeth on him, rests on him for the remission of Sins,
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and for the favour of God, and for grace and salvation, this man beleeveth in the Lord Jesus Christ:
and for the favour of God, and for grace and salvation, this man Believeth in the Lord jesus christ:
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and this man performes that dutie which makes him one with Christ;
and this man performs that duty which makes him one with christ;
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that causeth him to become a member of that misticall body whereof Christ is the head:
that Causes him to become a member of that mystical body whereof christ is the head:
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and that causeth him to be one with the Father, and to be the child of God, for by faith wee are become the children of God.
and that Causes him to be one with the Father, and to be the child of God, for by faith we Are become the children of God.
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This Faith in Christ the Law doth not teach, the former Covenant would not accept: What? to bring to the Law, the Righteousnesse of another, the satisfaction of another,
This Faith in christ the Law does not teach, the former Covenant would not accept: What? to bring to the Law, the Righteousness of Another, the satisfaction of Another,
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and to trust upon that to be entertained and received, the Law rejects it.
and to trust upon that to be entertained and received, the Law rejects it.
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Thou must pay thy selfe, in thy owne person, and with thy owne goods, thou must yeeld perfect obedience to the Law,
Thou must pay thy self, in thy own person, and with thy own goods, thou must yield perfect Obedience to the Law,
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and fully accomplish it in thy owne person: it will not receive payment of another for thee:
and Fully accomplish it in thy own person: it will not receive payment of Another for thee:
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it will not accept satisfaction of the righteousnesse of another on thy behalfe. But, oh the sweetnesse of the Doctrine of the Gospell.
it will not accept satisfaction of the righteousness of Another on thy behalf. But, o the sweetness of the Doctrine of the Gospel.
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If we have a Treasurer that is able, and willing to pay the debt, that will tender and make payment of it, we shall be accepted for his sake;
If we have a Treasurer that is able, and willing to pay the debt, that will tender and make payment of it, we shall be accepted for his sake;
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so that we give him the glory of resting upon this payment, and be not so absurd as to mixe any action of our owne to that payment, that he hath made fully and compleatly for us.
so that we give him the glory of resting upon this payment, and be not so absurd as to mix any actium of our own to that payment, that he hath made Fully and completely for us.
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This is a Doctrine of sweetnesse, and favour, and great compassion, that though we cannot doe it of our selves, we shall be accepted,
This is a Doctrine of sweetness, and favour, and great compassion, that though we cannot do it of our selves, we shall be accepted,
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if our Suretie will doe it for us, so that wee give our Suretie the glory of being a perfect and able pay-master,
if our Surety will do it for us, so that we give our Surety the glory of being a perfect and able paymaster,
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and relie wholly upon his satisfaction.
and rely wholly upon his satisfaction.
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The last part of the condition on our side, is that we yeeld New obedience to the Law: Perfectly to obey it:
The last part of the condition on our side, is that we yield New Obedience to the Law: Perfectly to obey it:
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to which wee are tyed by the former Covenant.
to which we Are tied by the former Covenant.
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But now this is the obedience of the Gospell, a thing farre different from the obedience of the Law that was formerly required in the old Covenant:
But now this is the Obedience of the Gospel, a thing Far different from the Obedience of the Law that was formerly required in the old Covenant:
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there a man was tyed, and bound to obey perfectly, fully, compleatly, without any defect: In a word, hee must pay the uttermost farthing;
there a man was tied, and bound to obey perfectly, Fully, completely, without any defect: In a word, he must pay the uttermost farthing;
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hee must doe his dutie, his whole dutie, in all the parts and degrees, with all fulnesse of perfection, absolutely without any defect or want, without any imperfection at all.
he must do his duty, his Whole duty, in all the parts and Degrees, with all fullness of perfection, absolutely without any defect or want, without any imperfection At all.
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An impossible labour for corrupted man:
an impossible labour for corrupted man:
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a service that none (all having lost those abilities that God gave man at the first) can ever reach to.
a service that none (all having lost those abilities that God gave man At the First) can ever reach to.
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But then commeth the sweet Gospell, the Doctrine of grace and favour, of tender compassion, and saith thus;
But then comes the sweet Gospel, the Doctrine of grace and favour, of tender compassion, and Says thus;
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If thou wilt consent to obey, thou shalt eate the good things of the Land: If thou wilt consent to obey, thou shalt eat the good things of the Land:
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If you mortifie the deedes of the body by the spirit, you shall live, Rom. 8. 13. But if you (though never so much in shew under the Covenant of Grace) live after the flesh, you shall die. If you mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit, you shall live, Rom. 8. 13. But if you (though never so much in show under the Covenant of Grace) live After the Flesh, you shall die.
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Yee see, New Obedience is required absolutely as a Condition of the Gospell, for the obtaining of everlasting happinesse, for the escaping of Death: and Saint Iohn saith;
Ye see, New obedience is required absolutely as a Condition of the Gospel, for the obtaining of everlasting happiness, for the escaping of Death: and Saint John Says;
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If wee walke in the light, wee have fellowship • … ne with another, and the bloud of Christ shall purge us from all sinne: If we walk in the Light, we have fellowship • … ne with Another, and the blood of christ shall purge us from all sin:
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so that this walking in the light, and New Obedience, is absolutely required of all those that intend to bee made partakers of Christ and his benefits:
so that this walking in the Light, and New obedience, is absolutely required of all those that intend to be made partakers of christ and his benefits:
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they must give up their soules and bodies as instruments of his glory, and not serve sinne any longer in the lusts thereof: they must not give their members as weapons of unrighteousnesse to sinne,
they must give up their Souls and bodies as Instruments of his glory, and not serve sin any longer in the Lustiest thereof: they must not give their members as weapons of unrighteousness to sin,
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but live as becommeth them that are one with Christ, mortifying all the lusts of the flesh,
but live as becomes them that Are one with christ, mortifying all the Lustiest of the Flesh,
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and quicken themselves, or being quickned with him, to practise all good things required in his word,
and quicken themselves, or being quickened with him, to practise all good things required in his word,
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and to obey all his commands, which was first written in Adams heart, and then in Tables of stone. This New Obedience is the same in substance that was required in the former Covenant,
and to obey all his commands, which was First written in Adams heart, and then in Tables of stone. This New obedience is the same in substance that was required in the former Covenant,
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but now with a gracious acceptation of endevour after perfection in stead of perfection: the former tyed us to the obedience of all that was required, in all fulnesse, and then promising acceptance;
but now with a gracious acceptation of endeavour After perfection in stead of perfection: the former tied us to the Obedience of all that was required, in all fullness, and then promising acceptance;
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but the obedience that the Gospell requires, is striving to this perfection in truth and sincerity, desiring and labouring after it, in putting out our selves towards it,
but the Obedience that the Gospel requires, is striving to this perfection in truth and sincerity, desiring and labouring After it, in putting out our selves towards it,
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and then promising acceptance through the perfection of Christ, in and by which our imperfections are done away.
and then promising acceptance through the perfection of christ, in and by which our imperfections Are done away.
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Now (Brethren) you understand what this saying of the Lord Christs is, by vertue of the keeping of which we must be secured (if wee be secured) from the hurt of Death.
Now (Brothers) you understand what this saying of the Lord Christ is, by virtue of the keeping of which we must be secured (if we be secured) from the hurt of Death.
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It is to informe our Judgements in the understanding of these truths, and assent to them as truths,
It is to inform our Judgments in the understanding of these truths, and assent to them as truths,
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and to practise and follow them, to doe the duties which wee have heard, to practise the Doctrine of Repentance, and Beleeving, and Obedience.
and to practise and follow them, to do the duties which we have herd, to practise the Doctrine of Repentance, and Believing, and obedience.
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I confesse our Saviour doth proclaime it thus, Repent and beleeve the Gospell:
I confess our Saviour does proclaim it thus, repent and believe the Gospel:
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but for the more cleere explaining of it, we make new Obedience a thing of it selfe,
but for the more clear explaining of it, we make new obedience a thing of it self,
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and not included in the Doctrine of Repentance: for it is an act of that whereof Repentance is a resolute wishing and desiring.
and not included in the Doctrine of Repentance: for it is an act of that whereof Repentance is a resolute wishing and desiring.
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A man cannot possibly rest on Christ for salvation, till hee hath so asked pardon, as hee resolveth an amendment:
A man cannot possibly rest on christ for salvation, till he hath so asked pardon, as he resolves an amendment:
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and when hee hath this resolution, and relyeth on Christ for the pardon of his sinne,
and when he hath this resolution, and Relieth on christ for the pardon of his sin,
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then from him hee receiveth power to amendment of life, and so his purpose commeth to action, and his desire to execution.
then from him he receives power to amendment of life, and so his purpose comes to actium, and his desire to execution.
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Thus alone these two things differ as farre as I conceive.
Thus alone these two things differ as Far as I conceive.
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Now I say, this is the Doctrine of the Gospell, and to keepe it, is to know,
Now I say, this is the Doctrine of the Gospel, and to keep it, is to know,
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and beleeve, and follow it, to beleeve and obey: as Christ saith, If you know these things;
and believe, and follow it, to believe and obey: as christ Says, If you know these things;
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there is one part of the duty, happy are you if you doe them: there is asecond;
there is one part of the duty, happy Are you if you do them: there is asecond;
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for they can never be done, except they be done as knowne. And thus I have interpreted the first part of the proposition, namely, the Antecedent.
for they can never be done, except they be done as known. And thus I have interpreted the First part of the proposition, namely, the Antecedent.
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Let us say somewhat of the latter too, the benefit that followeth upon the former duty,
Let us say somewhat of the latter too, the benefit that follows upon the former duty,
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and for the obtaining of which the former duty is necessary, namely, that hee shall never see death.
and for the obtaining of which the former duty is necessary, namely, that he shall never see death.
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What is it to see Death? And what Death is meant here?
What is it to see Death? And what Death is meant Here?
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To see good things in the Scripture phrase, is as much oftentimes as to enjoy them, to have the benefit and commoditie of them, to receive them, to entertaine them:
To see good things in the Scripture phrase, is as much oftentimes as to enjoy them, to have the benefit and commodity of them, to receive them, to entertain them:
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Without holinesse no man shall see God; that is, no man shall enjoy God: Blessed are the poore in spirit, for they shall see God; Without holiness no man shall see God; that is, no man shall enjoy God: Blessed Are the poor in Spirit, for they shall see God;
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that is, they shall enjoy God.
that is, they shall enjoy God.
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On the contrary, to see a thing that is tearmed Evill, is to bee annoyed with it, to have the hurt of it lying upon a man, and pressing him downe:
On the contrary, to see a thing that is termed Evil, is to be annoyed with it, to have the hurt of it lying upon a man, and pressing him down:
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as they in Ieremy said, Let us goe into Egypt, where wee shall not see sword or famine;
as they in Ieremy said, Let us go into Egypt, where we shall not see sword or famine;
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meaning, that they should not be pursued by warre, and want of things needfull:
meaning, that they should not be pursued by war, and want of things needful:
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so that by seeing evill, is meant the evill lying upon one, and annoying and hurting one:
so that by seeing evil, is meant the evil lying upon one, and annoying and hurting one:
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and so I suppose it is meant here. And by Death, is meant, Naturall, and (as we may tearme it,) supernaturall, and eternall Death:
and so I suppose it is meant Here. And by Death, is meant, Natural, and (as we may term it,) supernatural, and Eternal Death:
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For the keeping of Christs sayings, so freeth men from the latter, as they never come neere it:
For the keeping of Christ sayings, so freeth men from the latter, as they never come near it:
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and so freeth them from the former, as they never dread to be under the power of the latter.
and so freeth them from the former, as they never dread to be under the power of the latter.
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And the first Death of the outward man, which is the separration of the Body from the Soule, it is no Death if it separate not both from God, which it can never doe, if a man keepe the sayings of Christ:
And the First Death of the outward man, which is the separration of the Body from the Soul, it is no Death if it separate not both from God, which it can never do, if a man keep the sayings of christ:
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therefore though his body (that keepeth the sayings of Christ) bee tooke from his soule,
Therefore though his body (that Keepeth the sayings of christ) bee took from his soul,
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yet he seeth not death so as to have any hurt by it, hee feeleth no ill by it:
yet he sees not death so as to have any hurt by it, he feeleth no ill by it:
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nay, it is good to him, for it is a passage from miserie to rest and felicitie.
nay, it is good to him, for it is a passage from misery to rest and felicity.
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Thus yee have these words as faithfully interpreted to you, as I know how.
Thus ye have these words as faithfully interpreted to you, as I know how.
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And now I will make proofe of this Doctrine thus explicated, namely that thus to keepe Christs sayings, to know and follow the Doctrine of the Gospell, is the only sure way to escape the danger and hurt of Death.
And now I will make proof of this Doctrine thus explicated, namely that thus to keep Christ sayings, to know and follow the Doctrine of the Gospel, is the only sure Way to escape the danger and hurt of Death.
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Saint Peter acknowledgeth as much, when he said to the Lord Jesus Christ;
Saint Peter acknowledgeth as much, when he said to the Lord jesus christ;
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that hee had the words of eternall life, then he that keepeth them is certainly safe against the hurt of Death. So the Angell speakes to the Apostles whom the Pharisees had imprisoned, when he brought them forth of Prison, he biddeth them speake to the people the words of this life:
that he had the words of Eternal life, then he that Keepeth them is Certainly safe against the hurt of Death. So the Angel speaks to the Apostles whom the Pharisees had imprisoned, when he brought them forth of Prison, he bids them speak to the people the words of this life:
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since Christs Doctrine is the word of life, it must needs follow, that the keeping thereof is a per ▪ a perfect Antidote against the poyson of Death.
since Christ Doctrine is the word of life, it must needs follow, that the keeping thereof is a per ▪ a perfect Antidote against the poison of Death.
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And Saint Peter when he gave an account to the rest of the Apostles, and the brethren of Iudea of his going to the Gentiles, he saith that an Angel appointed Cornelius to send for him, that he might speake words to him whereby himselfe,
And Saint Peter when he gave an account to the rest of the Apostles, and the brothers of Iudea of his going to the Gentiles, he Says that an Angel appointed Cornelius to send for him, that he might speak words to him whereby himself,
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and his family should be saved: and his family should be saved:
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and those words which cause a man to be saved, you know will give him freedome enough from Death.
and those words which cause a man to be saved, you know will give him freedom enough from Death.
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Thus I have proved the point by expresse Texts: and there are two reasons of it.
Thus I have proved the point by express Texts: and there Are two Reasons of it.
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Let us now make some Application of this Doctrine to our soules.
Let us now make Some Application of this Doctrine to our Souls.
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and his Familie apart for this unspeakable mercie of his, in making you live in the dayes of Light,
and his Family apart for this unspeakable mercy of his, in making you live in the days of Light,
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The first is delivered by the Apostle Saint Iohn in his first Epistle, and second Chapter, where hee saith, let that abide in you, which you have heard from the beginning (that is the Doctrine of the Gospell which Christ taught, his sayings) if that remaine in you, you also shall continue in the Sonne, and in the Father.
The First is Delivered by the Apostle Saint John in his First Epistle, and second Chapter, where he Says, let that abide in you, which you have herd from the beginning (that is the Doctrine of the Gospel which christ taught, his sayings) if that remain in you, you also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.
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Hee that hath fellowship with the Sonne, and with the Father can never see Death, for God is the fountaine of life:
He that hath fellowship with the Son, and with the Father can never see Death, for God is the fountain of life:
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therefore those that are one with him, and continue in him, cannot see Death no more then he can be overwhelmed with darknesse, that is where the Sunne shineth fully, no more then the body can bee dead,
Therefore those that Are one with him, and continue in him, cannot see Death no more then he can be overwhelmed with darkness, that is where the Sun shines Fully, no more then the body can be dead,
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as long as it hath communion with the soule:
as long as it hath communion with the soul:
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so those in whom the word of Christ remaineth and stayeth, they are assured that they shall remaine with the Father and the Sonne:
so those in whom the word of christ remains and stays, they Are assured that they shall remain with the Father and the Son:
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and therefore being united to that that is life, God the Father, and the Sonne, it is impossible that ever they should be hurt by the first,
and Therefore being united to that that is life, God the Father, and the Son, it is impossible that ever they should be hurt by the First,
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or ever at all taste of the last Death.
or ever At all taste of the last Death.
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Againe, the Word of Christ freeth him in who it remaineth from the power and hurt of finne, bringing to him remission of sinnes, and sanctification.
Again, the Word of christ freeth him in who it remains from the power and hurt of fin, bringing to him remission of Sins, and sanctification.
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And being free from sinne the cause of Death, it is easie to conjecture that hee shall bee freeed from Death itselfe.
And being free from sin the cause of Death, it is easy to conjecture that he shall be freed from Death itself.
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Let a mans Debt be satisfied, and let the favour of the Prince be obtained,
Let a men Debt be satisfied, and let the favour of the Prince be obtained,
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and a Pardon granted, the Prison shall never hold him long, he shall not be brought to the place of Execution,
and a Pardon granted, the Prison shall never hold him long, he shall not be brought to the place of Execution,
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but when his guives are knocked off, he is set at libertie:
but when his guives Are knocked off, he is Set At liberty:
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so when we have obtained power against sinne by the powerfull worke of the Spirit of God, which alwayes at the same time doth bend the heart of man to rest on Christ for salvation,
so when we have obtained power against sin by the powerful work of the Spirit of God, which always At the same time does bend the heart of man to rest on christ for salvation,
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and heartily to indevour to walke before him in holinesse and righteousnesse:
and heartily to endeavour to walk before him in holiness and righteousness:
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when I say wee are thus freed from the power and guilt of sinne, it is impossible that Death should lay hold upon us as his prisoner, to carry us to the dungeon of Hell,
when I say we Are thus freed from the power and guilt of sin, it is impossible that Death should lay hold upon us as his prisoner, to carry us to the dungeon of Hell,
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and to hold us under the wrath of God, and that fiery indignation of his that causeth Hell to bee Hell.
and to hold us under the wrath of God, and that fiery Indignation of his that Causes Hell to be Hell.
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Therefore certainly the words of Christ are an undoubted truth, and we must rest upon them without all distrust and wavering, that hee that keepeth his saying shall never see death, and that the knowledge,
Therefore Certainly the words of christ Are an undoubted truth, and we must rest upon them without all distrust and wavering, that he that Keepeth his saying shall never see death, and that the knowledge,
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and beleeving, and obeying the Doctrine of the Gospell, is the only sure way to escape the hurt and ill of Death it selfe.
and believing, and obeying the Doctrine of the Gospel, is the only sure Way to escape the hurt and ill of Death it self.
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First, to stirre us up to a right hearty thankfulnesse unto Almighty God, that is pleased to cast our times and dayes, into that age and those places where the Doctrine of the Gospell, this Saying of our blessed Saviour is so clearely and plainly,
First, to stir us up to a right hearty thankfulness unto Almighty God, that is pleased to cast our times and days, into that age and those places where the Doctrine of the Gospel, this Saying of our blessed Saviour is so clearly and plainly,
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and evidently laid open to you, and frequently and earnestly prest upon your soules: where the Lord commeth to declare unto you the way to life;
and evidently laid open to you, and frequently and earnestly pressed upon your Souls: where the Lord comes to declare unto you the Way to life;
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where he scoreth you out a path, that will bring you quite out of the clutches and danger of Death, this is the happinesse of our present Age,
where he scoreth you out a path, that will bring you quite out of the clutches and danger of Death, this is the happiness of our present Age,
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and place where wee live, and this whole kingdome too.
and place where we live, and this Whole Kingdom too.
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The grace and mercie, and favour of our loving God hath so disposed of us, that wee doe not live in times of Paganisme and darknesse where there was no newes of Christ:
The grace and mercy, and favour of our loving God hath so disposed of us, that we do not live in times of Paganism and darkness where there was no news of christ:
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that wee live not in places of Popish darknesse, where the Doctrine of the Gospell is so mixed and darkned with tricks and devises of their owne, that they cannot see Christ clearely.
that we live not in places of Popish darkness, where the Doctrine of the Gospel is so mixed and darkened with tricks and devises of their own, that they cannot see christ clearly.
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It is our happinesse, I say, that wee doe not live in those places, and times where either Paganisme or Poperie with their darknesse covered Christ from us,
It is our happiness, I say, that we do not live in those places, and times where either Paganism or Popery with their darkness covered christ from us,
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and caused us that we could not clearely see or heare him, and so not keepe his sayings: But now grace is offered, light is tendred to us:
and caused us that we could not clearly see or hear him, and so not keep his sayings: But now grace is offered, Light is tendered to us:
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wee may be saved, wee may escape the danger of damnation, if the fault be not solely and wholly in our carelesnesse and wilfulnesse,
we may be saved, we may escape the danger of damnation, if the fault be not solely and wholly in our carelessness and wilfulness,
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and neglect, and abuse of the meanes that God hath afforded us.
and neglect, and abuse of the means that God hath afforded us.
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The heathen men that have not heard of Christ cannot possibly attaine to life (as farre as we can Judge by the Scripture.) And it is very difficult for the Papists (that heare so darkely,
The heathen men that have not herd of christ cannot possibly attain to life (as Far as we can Judge by the Scripture.) And it is very difficult for the Papists (that hear so darkly,
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and are told of the Doctrine of the Gospell, with so many sophistications) to come to be saved.
and Are told of the Doctrine of the Gospel, with so many sophistications) to come to be saved.
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But for us that have the Doctrine of the Gospell so plainly, and carefully taught us,
But for us that have the Doctrine of the Gospel so plainly, and carefully taught us,
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and revealed unto us, wee may be saved, and may easily see the way to obtaine salvation.
and revealed unto us, we may be saved, and may Easily see the Way to obtain salvation.
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So we goe beyond them in happinesse. Oh blessed be the name of the Ever-living God, that beside the peace and plenty,
So we go beyond them in happiness. O blessed be the name of the Everliving God, that beside the peace and plenty,
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and other temporall benefits wherewith hee hath crowned this unworthy Nation of ours, hee hath added this blessing of blessings, this King of favours to give us so cleare a revelation of the Doctrine of salvation by faith in Christ alone.
and other temporal benefits wherewith he hath crowned this unworthy nation of ours, he hath added this blessing of blessings, this King of favours to give us so clear a Revelation of the Doctrine of salvation by faith in christ alone.
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Blessed bee his name, and let your hearts say Amen to this thanksgiving:
Blessed be his name, and let your hearts say Amen to this thanksgiving:
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and let it bee one part of your endeavour this day to give solemne praise every man apart,
and let it be one part of your endeavour this day to give solemn praise every man apart,
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and you shall prove your selves to have begun to have kept Christs saying, if you be thankfull for his making of it knowne unto,
and you shall prove your selves to have begun to have kept Christ saying, if you be thankful for his making of it known unto,
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and for writing of it in your hearts. This is the first Use.
and for writing of it in your hearts. This is the First Use.
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Next, I beseech you let me take boldnesse to reprove (I feare) a great number of you of a sinne whereof I will make it appeare you are guiltie.
Next, I beseech you let me take boldness to reprove (I Fear) a great number of you of a sin whereof I will make it appear you Are guilty.
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Men there are that make large promises to themselves that they shall never be damned, they shall not goe to Hell, they hope Death shall not have power to dragge them from this world to the place of darknesse.
Men there Are that make large promises to themselves that they shall never be damned, they shall not go to Hell, they hope Death shall not have power to drag them from this world to the place of darkness.
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Thou hopest so? Come, render a reason of thy hope. To hope without a ground, is to deceive ones selfe with extreame folly. As for example:
Thou hopest so? Come, render a reason of thy hope. To hope without a ground, is to deceive ones self with extreme folly. As for Exampl:
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there are a number of prisoners in Newgate, or in some other Prison:
there Are a number of Prisoners in Newgate, or in Some other Prison:
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should they hope for some man of great wealth to pay their debts, and save them from hanging:
should they hope for Some man of great wealth to pay their debts, and save them from hanging:
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should they not be arrant fooles to hope, except they could shew some ground for their hope,
should they not be arrant Fools to hope, except they could show Some ground for their hope,
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and some evidence for their expecting of such a kindnesse? Thou that hopest, thou shalt never see Death;
and Some evidence for their expecting of such a kindness? Thou that hopest, thou shalt never see Death;
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come answer God in thy conscience:
come answer God in thy conscience:
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dost thou keepe the saying of Christ or no? Where is the knowledge of the Doctrine of the Gospell? Doest thou beleeve that which concernes thee touching thy miserie,
dost thou keep the saying of christ or no? Where is the knowledge of the Doctrine of the Gospel? Dost thou believe that which concerns thee touching thy misery,
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and so apply that to thy selfe to make thee a penitent sinner;
and so apply that to thy self to make thee a penitent sinner;
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Doest thou beleeve the Doctrine concerning the Remedie, and so apply that to thy selfe, to make thee perfect thy repentance, by being not only grieved for sinne,
Dost thou believe the Doctrine Concerning the Remedy, and so apply that to thy self, to make thee perfect thy Repentance, by being not only grieved for sin,
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but taking boldnesse to confesse it, and aske pardon, and by framing thy selfe in thankfulnesse to amendment of life,
but taking boldness to confess it, and ask pardon, and by framing thy self in thankfulness to amendment of life,
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and New obedience? Doest thou (I say) know this Doctrine, and so know it as to practise it? Hope and spare not;
and New Obedience? Dost thou (I say) know this Doctrine, and so know it as to practise it? Hope and spare not;
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the more thou hopest, the better thy hope is;
the more thou hopest, the better thy hope is;
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the stronger and surer it is, the more thou glorifiest God, and the more it shall comfort thee.
the Stronger and Surer it is, the more thou glorifiest God, and the more it shall Comfort thee.
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But oh unhappy man, if thou findest not in thy selfe the care and power in some measure to doe these things;
But o unhappy man, if thou Findest not in thy self the care and power in Some measure to do these things;
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cursed bee thy hopes, because they be disgracefull to Almighty God, tending to make him a lyar, and an unjust person;
cursed be thy hope's, Because they be disgraceful to Almighty God, tending to make him a liar, and an unjust person;
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and because they are dangerous to thy owne soule, tending to rocke thee asleepe in the cradle of security.
and Because they Are dangerous to thy own soul, tending to rock thee asleep in the cradle of security.
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Cursed be those unsound and sandy-built hopes of most men, that never yet applied themselves to confesse and lament their sinnes;
Cursed be those unsound and sandy-built hope's of most men, that never yet applied themselves to confess and lament their Sins;
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that never studied to throw themselves into the Armes of Gods mercy in Christ for pardon;
that never studied to throw themselves into the Arms of God's mercy in christ for pardon;
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that never intended to mortifie the deedes of the body, and to subdue the flesh with the lusts thereof:
that never intended to mortify the Deeds of the body, and to subdue the Flesh with the Lustiest thereof:
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and yet they hope they shall not bee damned; thou maist as well hope that the Divell shall come out of Hell into Heaven,
and yet they hope they shall not be damned; thou Mayest as well hope that the devil shall come out of Hell into Heaven,
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as thou to goe out of earth in to Heaven.
as thou to go out of earth in to Heaven.
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If thy hope be not grounded upon the workings of these graces, because thou findest thy selfe penitent;
If thy hope be not grounded upon the workings of these graces, Because thou Findest thy self penitent;
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because thou findest thy selfe carefull to strive to rest wholly upon Christ for salvation; because thou findest thy selfe industrious in the studie of newnesse of life:
Because thou Findest thy self careful to strive to rest wholly upon christ for salvation; Because thou Findest thy self Industria in the study of newness of life:
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except (I say) thy hope be thus grounded, it is the vainest thing in the world,
except (I say) thy hope be thus grounded, it is the vainest thing in the world,
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and it will never doe thee good at the last houre. Brethren give me leave to tell you that there are two Gospells in the world:
and it will never do thee good At the last hour. Brothers give me leave to tell you that there Are two Gospels in the world:
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the Gospell of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Gospell of Beelzebub (as I may call it) the gospell of the Divell, that comes from Hell,
the Gospel of our Lord jesus christ, and the Gospel of Beelzebub (as I may call it) the gospel of the devil, that comes from Hell,
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and tendeth to bring men thither. Christs Gospell is, Repent and beleeve, and obey, and be saved. The Divels gospell is:
and tendeth to bring men thither. Christ Gospel is, repent and believe, and obey, and be saved. The Devils gospel is:
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say you beleeve, make your selves imagine that you have faith, and then never care for repentance and obedience, and you shall be saved.
say you believe, make your selves imagine that you have faith, and then never care for Repentance and Obedience, and you shall be saved.
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Christs Gospell is summed up thus by the Prophets, Returne to him and live. But the Divels goeth thus;
Christ Gospel is summed up thus by the prophets, Return to him and live. But the Devils Goes thus;
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Assure thy selfe thou shalt live, though thou care not for repentance.
Assure thy self thou shalt live, though thou care not for Repentance.
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Oh let not the Divell beguile you with that false and counterfeit Gospell of his, whosoever leaneth to it, shall find it like the Authour of it, a Lyar; and when he hath trusted to it, that confidence and hope of his shall be as the Spiders web, the Beesome of destruction shall sweepe it and him downe to the depth of Hell:
O let not the devil beguile you with that false and counterfeit Gospel of his, whosoever leaneth to it, shall find it like the Author of it, a Liar; and when he hath trusted to it, that confidence and hope of his shall be as the Spiders web, the Besom of destruction shall sweep it and him down to the depth of Hell:
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Death shall have dominion over him, and carry him from this present world to the region of darknesse, into eternall torment:Death shall have dominion over him, and carry him from this present world to the region of darkness, into Eternal torment:
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hee shall see Death in the grimnesse and terriblenesse of it, he shall feele it in all the extremitie that the wrath of God can inflict upon the children of disobedience.
he shall see Death in the grimness and terribleness of it, he shall feel it in all the extremity that the wrath of God can inflict upon the children of disobedience.
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Thirdly, I have to command and require you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, that you apply your selves to a thing tending so much to the honour of him,
Thirdly, I have to command and require you in the name of the Lord jesus christ, that you apply your selves to a thing tending so much to the honour of him,
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and to the commoditie and comfort of your owne soules.
and to the commodity and Comfort of your own Souls.
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I have shewed you that Jesus Christ hath revealed a way how you should escape the danger of Death eternall,
I have showed you that jesus christ hath revealed a Way how you should escape the danger of Death Eternal,
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I beseech you now fall a doing one while, as you have beene busied in hearing.
I beseech you now fallen a doing one while, as you have been busied in hearing.
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To what purpose is it that you flocke to heare Sermons, and throng to receive the Word,
To what purpose is it that you flock to hear Sermons, and throng to receive the Word,
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except you lay it up in your hearts, and apply your selves to practise? If thou hast not begun before, now begin:
except you lay it up in your hearts, and apply your selves to practise? If thou hast not begun before, now begin:
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if thou hast begun before, now resolve to proceed with more life and courage: Either begin or persist in the practise of the Doctrine of the Gospell.
if thou hast begun before, now resolve to proceed with more life and courage: Either begin or persist in the practice of the Doctrine of the Gospel.
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If thou hast not repented, I require thee in the name of the living God, to make this houre the first beginning of thy repentance:
If thou hast not repented, I require thee in the name of the living God, to make this hour the First beginning of thy Repentance:
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and apply thy selfe to lay the foundation of that worke, before thou lay thy head to sleepe.
and apply thy self to lay the Foundation of that work, before thou lay thy head to sleep.
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Goe and call to minde thy sinnes, and make thy cheekes wet, at least thy heart heavy for the multitude of thy great offences:
Go and call to mind thy Sins, and make thy cheeks wet, At lest thy heart heavy for the multitude of thy great offences:
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downe on thy knees in thy Closet;
down on thy knees in thy Closet;
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make thy confession of them to God, sigh for them, mourne for them, labour to weepe for them, afflict thy soule with great sorrow and remorse:
make thy Confessi of them to God, sighs for them, mourn for them, labour to weep for them, afflict thy soul with great sorrow and remorse:
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then cry for pardon and remission:
then cry for pardon and remission:
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as the thiefe begs at the barre for mercie, so doe thou for the forgivenesse of thy sinnes through Christ Jesus:
as the thief begs At the bar for mercy, so do thou for the forgiveness of thy Sins through christ jesus:
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and put upon thy selfe a firme resolution, and stedfast purpose to goe on no more in the wayes of wickednesse, to practise grosse sinnes no more,
and put upon thy self a firm resolution, and steadfast purpose to go on no more in the ways of wickedness, to practise gross Sins no more,
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nor no more to allow any sinne that thou knowest to be a sinne, though it be never so small.
nor no more to allow any sin that thou Knowest to be a sin, though it be never so small.
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Doe thus (my brethren) and then you may and will, (it will follow almost of it selfe) rest on Christ for salvation.
Do thus (my brothers) and then you may and will, (it will follow almost of it self) rest on christ for salvation.
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Hee that so seeth his owne sinnes, as unfeignedly to lament for them, and to judge himselfe before God, (if hee apprehend the truth of the Doctrine of the Gospell,) he cannot for his life but come on amaine,
He that so sees his own Sins, as unfeignedly to lament for them, and to judge himself before God, (if he apprehend the truth of the Doctrine of the Gospel,) he cannot for his life but come on amain,
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and throw himselfe downe before Christ, to imbrace, and receive, and entertaine him, and lie in his Bosome.
and throw himself down before christ, to embrace, and receive, and entertain him, and lie in his Bosom.
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And that man cannot for his life, when hee seeth the sweetnesse of the grace of God in Christ,
And that man cannot for his life, when he sees the sweetness of the grace of God in christ,
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but resolve to obey him, and determine to walke in the wayes of holinesse, and take paines,
but resolve to obey him, and determine to walk in the ways of holiness, and take pains,
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and use industrie for the overcomming of all sinne: and by the vertue of Christ he shall prosper in this.
and use industry for the overcoming of all sin: and by the virtue of christ he shall prosper in this.
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I beseech you therefore set your selves aworke about this great businesse, to get Repentance, and Faith, and New Obedience: it is much more needfull then sleepe, then meat, then attyre:
I beseech you Therefore Set your selves awork about this great business, to get Repentance, and Faith, and New obedience: it is much more needful then sleep, then meat, then attire:
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Scrape thou riches together in the same quantitie that Solomon did, and ten thousand times more,
Scrape thou riches together in the same quantity that Solomon did, and ten thousand times more,
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yet thou shalt see Death once within a hundred, or halfe a hundred yeares. Get wisedome, yet thou shalt see Death after a few yeares.
yet thou shalt see Death once within a hundred, or half a hundred Years. Get Wisdom, yet thou shalt see Death After a few Years.
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Take pleasure with as much greedinesse as he did once, when he forgate himselfe for a space,
Take pleasure with as much greediness as he did once, when he foregate himself for a Molle,
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yet thou shalt see death. These things that the foolish world hunts after with so much earnestnesse of desire, will not secure thee from the sight of the King of feares, Death, as Iob calleth it.
yet thou shalt see death. These things that the foolish world hunt's After with so much earnestness of desire, will not secure thee from the sighed of the King of fears, Death, as Job calls it.
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But if thou once get Faith, and Repentance, and new obedience, then thou hast obtained that, that all the riches,
But if thou once get Faith, and Repentance, and new Obedience, then thou hast obtained that, that all the riches,
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and honour, and pleasures, and learning, or whatsoever seemeth desireable in the world, will not helpe their possessors to.
and honour, and pleasures, and learning, or whatsoever seems desirable in the world, will not help their Possessors' to.
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What will you doe? (brethren) Grovell still on the earth? and still be mad after backe and belly? Or will you now begin to thinke, I must die, I must shake hands with that dismall enemie, pale-faced Death, that is able to strike terrour into the strongest heart,
What will you do? (brothers) Grovel still on the earth? and still be mad After back and belly? Or will you now begin to think, I must die, I must shake hands with that dismal enemy, pale-faced Death, that is able to strike terror into the Strongest heart,
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and amazement into the stoutest soule that is not well confirmed:
and amazement into the Stoutest soul that is not well confirmed:
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and if this Death find mee destitute of true Repentance, and Faith, and New Obedience, it will seize upon me,
and if this Death find me destitute of true Repentance, and Faith, and New obedience, it will seize upon me,
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and dragge me before the Judgement seat of God, where I shall bee Henced away with a malediction and curse,
and drag me before the Judgement seat of God, where I shall be Hence away with a malediction and curse,
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and be forced to take my place with the Divell and his Angels in unquenchable flames? Oh what shall I doe then to secure my selfe from the great, from the strong, arme of death? I will repent,
and be forced to take my place with the devil and his Angels in unquenchable flames? O what shall I do then to secure my self from the great, from the strong, arm of death? I will Repent,
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now I will begin, Lord draw mee, helpe me that I may doe it. I will beleeve now;
now I will begin, Lord draw me, help me that I may do it. I will believe now;
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Lord doe thou worke Faith that requirest it. I will obey, Lord inable me to performe such needfull duties as thou commandest me.
Lord do thou work Faith that requirest it. I will obey, Lord inable me to perform such needful duties as thou Commandest me.
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Shall this be your practice when you come home? Will you thus studie to practise Repentance, and Faith, and Obedience? and studie to cry and call for it,
Shall this be your practice when you come home? Will you thus study to practise Repentance, and Faith, and obedience? and study to cry and call for it,
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and use all your indeavour? Or what will you doe? will you be as idle and carelesse,
and use all your endeavour? Or what will you do? will you be as idle and careless,
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as negligent and slothfull in making after these graces as before? Will you be as greedy of the transitorie vanities of this life,
as negligent and slothful in making After these graces as before? Will you be as greedy of the transitory vanities of this life,
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as in former times? Oh abuse not the word of God.
as in former times? O abuse not the word of God.
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If thou goe out of the Church without a full purpose to apply thy selfe from hence forward, either to begin,
If thou go out of the Church without a full purpose to apply thy self from hence forward, either to begin,
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or to proceed in the practise of the saying of Christ; Cursed bee thou in thy hearing, cursed be that houre that thou hast spent,
or to proceed in the practice of the saying of christ; Cursed be thou in thy hearing, cursed be that hour that thou hast spent,
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But if thou labour to practise this of Christ, namely to keepe his sayings, the Doctrine of the Gospell, to repent, to beleeve,
But if thou labour to practise this of christ, namely to keep his sayings, the Doctrine of the Gospel, to Repent, to believe,
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and to obey, blessed art thou in thy hearing, and in thy doing, and in thy obedience, happy is the time,
and to obey, blessed art thou in thy hearing, and in thy doing, and in thy Obedience, happy is the time,
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and the place, and all things that concurre together to draw thee to so needfull a worke.
and the place, and all things that concur together to draw thee to so needful a work.
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I pray (Brethren) set not your labour upon gold and silver, and money,
I pray (Brothers) Set not your labour upon gold and silver, and money,
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and trash, not upon the pleasures and delights, and contentments of the world, not on any other thing;
and trash, not upon the pleasures and delights, and contentment's of the world, not on any other thing;
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but mainly and principally above all things let your chiefe care bee for Faith, and Repentance, and Obedience.
but mainly and principally above all things let your chief care be for Faith, and Repentance, and obedience.
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If you strive for these things earnestly, and heartily, and constantly, as sure as the Lord is in heaven, hee will bestow them upon you,
If you strive for these things earnestly, and heartily, and constantly, as sure as the Lord is in heaven, he will bestow them upon you,
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and with them, the benefit of benefits, Freedome from Death.
and with them, the benefit of benefits, Freedom from Death.
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And now I shall speake comfort to those few that are in the world, that keepe these sayings of Christ.
And now I shall speak Comfort to those few that Are in the world, that keep these sayings of christ.
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Let them bee of good comfort:
Let them be of good Comfort:
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if their capitall enemie the King of feares, and the King of Afflictions be held from a possibility of doing them harme, nothing can harmethem.
if their capital enemy the King of fears, and the King of Afflictions be held from a possibility of doing them harm, nothing can harmethem.
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Hee that Death cannot hurt, paine cannot hurt, povertie and disgrace cannot hurt, nothing can hurt him.
He that Death cannot hurt, pain cannot hurt, poverty and disgrace cannot hurt, nothing can hurt him.
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You know if the King of an Armie be reconciled to a place, hee will keepe his Souldiers from spoyling,
You know if the King of an Army be reconciled to a place, he will keep his Soldiers from spoiling,
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and burning, and destroying that place.
and burning, and destroying that place.
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If Death be put out of power to doe thee hurt, and God bee reconciled in Christ,
If Death be put out of power to do thee hurt, and God be reconciled in christ,
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because thou keepest the saying of Christ, nothing can hurt thee, thou art the happiest man under the Sunne.
Because thou Keepest the saying of christ, nothing can hurt thee, thou art the Happiest man under the Sun.
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Why should the poore, sad, afflicted, grieved, mourning, lamenting Saints of God envie them that are rich,
Why should the poor, sad, afflicted, grieved, mourning, lamenting Saints of God envy them that Are rich,
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and jolly, and merry worldlings, any of their pleasures and profits? any of those things wherewith they like Idiots make themselves laugh at? What? hath not God given thee better things then hee, that thou shouldest murmure and whine,
and jolly, and merry worldlings, any of their pleasures and profits? any of those things wherewith they like Idiots make themselves laugh At? What? hath not God given thee better things then he, that thou Shouldst murmur and whine,
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and weepe for want of them? art thou still complaining for want of them?
and weep for want of them? art thou still complaining for want of them?
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Remember what Saint Iames saith, Let the brother of low degree (that is abased and despised in the world) rejoyce, yea, rejoyce with great boasting, and glory, in his Exaltation.
remember what Saint James Says, Let the brother of low degree (that is abased and despised in the world) rejoice, yea, rejoice with great boasting, and glory, in his Exaltation.
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This is the exaltation of the Saints, Christ writing his sayings in their hearts, and inclining them through the operation of his Spirit,
This is the exaltation of the Saints, christ writing his sayings in their hearts, and inclining them through the operation of his Spirit,
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and the powerful worke of his Word, to repent and beleeve, hath freed them from the danger of Death,
and the powerful work of his Word, to Repent and believe, hath freed them from the danger of Death,
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and interessed them into eternall happinesse, and that blisse that no tongue can expresse, nor no heart conceive. This is thy happinesse:
and interested them into Eternal happiness, and that bliss that no tongue can express, nor no heart conceive. This is thy happiness:
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it is not to be rich, or to be great, for these cannot deliver the owner from the hurt of Death naturall,
it is not to be rich, or to be great, for these cannot deliver the owner from the hurt of Death natural,
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nor from the danger of Death eternall. But to have Faith, and Repentance, and Obedience: this is riches and exaltation;
nor from the danger of Death Eternal. But to have Faith, and Repentance, and obedience: this is riches and exaltation;
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for he that hath them shall not alone escape the Dungeon of eternall darknesse, but bee advanced to the Palace of everlasting felicitie.
for he that hath them shall not alone escape the Dungeon of Eternal darkness, but be advanced to the Palace of everlasting felicity.
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The Saint is the happy man:
The Saint is the happy man:
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the penitent beleever, and true practiser of Christian obedience, he is the sole and only happy man under the Sunne:
the penitent believer, and true practiser of Christian Obedience, he is the sole and only happy man under the Sun:
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for whatsoever storme hee suffereth in this present world, hee shall certainly escape Death, and obtaine Glory.
for whatsoever storm he suffers in this present world, he shall Certainly escape Death, and obtain Glory.
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Blesse God, and blesse thy selfe in God, magnifie him, rejoyce in him, take comfort in thy lot and portion;
Bless God, and bless thy self in God, magnify him, rejoice in him, take Comfort in thy lot and portion;
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Death that devoureth Kings, that destroyeth Emperours, that conquers Captaines, and men of valour shall not be able to approach thee for thy hurt,Death that devoureth Kings, that Destroyeth emperors, that conquers Captains, and men of valour shall not be able to approach thee for thy hurt,
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for thou keepest the saying of the Lord Iesus Christ. Rejoyce (I say) in this, magnifie him that is the Authour of it,
for thou Keepest the saying of the Lord Iesus christ. Rejoice (I say) in this, magnify him that is the Author of it,
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and account thy selfe happy that thou hast received from him so excellent a gift, as to bee in some measure inabled to keepe his saying.
and account thy self happy that thou hast received from him so excellent a gift, as to be in Some measure enabled to keep his saying.
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Yea, if it were so (may some Christian heart object) then I should esteeme my selfe the happiest man alive:
Yea, if it were so (may Some Christian heart Object) then I should esteem my self the Happiest man alive:
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but alas, where is this Repentance you describe? where is this New Obedience in mee, that still, still, find my selfe captive and thrall to passion, to this,
but alas, where is this Repentance you describe? where is this New obedience in me, that still, still, find my self captive and thrall to passion, to this,
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and that, and the other lust, and divers corruptions? Where is I say that Repentance, when I find so much sinne? Where is that Faith, when I find so much wavering and quaking,
and that, and the other lust, and diverse corruptions? Where is I say that Repentance, when I find so much sin? Where is that Faith, when I find so much wavering and quaking,
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so much aptnesse to distrust, and almost to dispaire?
so much aptness to distrust, and almost to despair?
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Where is it? It may bee in thy heart for all thy complaining, and thou maiest have it for all these exclaymings against thy selfe.
Where is it? It may be in thy heart for all thy complaining, and thou Mayest have it for all these exclaymings against thy self.
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Tell mee, when thou findest those corruptions whereof, and for which thou speakest against thy selfe, Dost thou allow them or not? dost thou confesse them,
Tell me, when thou Findest those corruptions whereof, and for which thou Speakest against thy self, Dost thou allow them or not? dost thou confess them,
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and lament them or not? I confesse them indeed, but with such a small deale of sorrow.
and lament them or not? I confess them indeed, but with such a small deal of sorrow.
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Is it such a sorrow as drawes thee to God? and drives thee out of thy selfe? such as makes thee to fall before him,
Is it such a sorrow as draws thee to God? and drives thee out of thy self? such as makes thee to fallen before him,
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and judge thy selfe worthy to be damned, and submit to his Justice? Is it such a sorrow as makes thee confesse,
and judge thy self worthy to be damned, and submit to his justice? Is it such a sorrow as makes thee confess,
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and then purpose amendment? Such as makes thee cry to him for power and strength? such as makes thee rest on him for abilitie? Dost thou determine still, still to amend that that still troubleth thee? Dost thou still continue to fight with the lusts of thy flesh by the spirituall weapons that God hath ordained for thee? I say to thee, thy Repentance, thy Faith, thy New Obedience may be true, though it be weake.
and then purpose amendment? Such as makes thee cry to him for power and strength? such as makes thee rest on him for ability? Dost thou determine still, still to amend that that still Troubles thee? Dost thou still continue to fight with the Lustiest of thy Flesh by the spiritual weapons that God hath ordained for thee? I say to thee, thy Repentance, thy Faith, thy New obedience may be true, though it be weak.
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When a man hath a shaking Palsey hand, it is a hand.
When a man hath a shaking Palsy hand, it is a hand.
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A sicke weake man that lies crying oh, oh, that can scarse turne himselfe betweene the sheetes, is a man, a living man.
A sick weak man that lies crying o, o, that can scarce turn himself between the sheets, is a man, a living man.
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A poore child that is new borne, and hath nothing that discovereth reason almost, but the shape of a man;
A poor child that is new born, and hath nothing that Discovereth reason almost, but the shape of a man;
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that poore child is a reasonable creature. Faith beginneth with weake apprehensions, and faint leanings on Christ.
that poor child is a reasonable creature. Faith begins with weak apprehensions, and faint leanings on christ.
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Deepe godly sorrow, and other parts of Repentance, may begin many times with little. And amendment of life begins sometimes at a low foundation, at small sinnes.
Deep godly sorrow, and other parts of Repentance, may begin many times with little. And amendment of life begins sometime At a low Foundation, At small Sins.
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If it bee true, and sincere, and constant:
If it be true, and sincere, and constant:
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if thou goe on and continue in a course of daily renewing thy Repentance, and Obedience, and Faith, and striving by Gods meanes to get the increase of these graces,
if thou go on and continue in a course of daily renewing thy Repentance, and obedience, and Faith, and striving by God's means to get the increase of these graces,
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and to bee upright and sincere in them: thou art blessed in them notwithstanding thy weaknesse:
and to be upright and sincere in them: thou art blessed in them notwithstanding thy weakness:
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take comfort in a little, and be thankfull for it:
take Comfort in a little, and be thankful for it:
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God will give more, and the only way to get more, is to take comfort in a good measure in what thou hast:
God will give more, and the only Way to get more, is to take Comfort in a good measure in what thou hast:
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and the way to take comfort, is to labour to increase these graces.
and the Way to take Comfort, is to labour to increase these graces.
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Let not the weake, troubled, feebled Christian bee troubled in minde, as if hee had no grace,
Let not the weak, troubled, feebled Christian be troubled in mind, as if he had no grace,
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because hee hath but a little:
Because he hath but a little:
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as if hee did not at all keepe Christs sayings, because hee keepeth them but a little.
as if he did not At all keep Christ sayings, Because he Keepeth them but a little.
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Hee is a scholler in the Schoole that beginneth at Christ-Crosse-row (as wee call it.) And hee is entred into the Colledge, that beginneth but in a low booke, with the first rudiments of Logicke.
He is a scholar in the School that begins At Christ-Crosse-row (as we call it.) And he is entered into the College, that begins but in a low book, with the First rudiments of Logic.
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And hee is a member of the Familie that began to bee an Apprentise but yesterday,
And he is a member of the Family that began to be an Apprentice but yesterday,
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and comes not to a deepe knowledge of his Art and Mysterie, but is glad to doe sorrie worke.
and comes not to a deep knowledge of his Art and Mystery, but is glad to do sorry work.
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Beleeve it (brethren) there may bee great conceits of Repentance, and beleeving, and obeying, that may make a man good in his owne eyes, and be altogether false.
Believe it (brothers) there may be great conceits of Repentance, and believing, and obeying, that may make a man good in his own eyes, and be altogether false.
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There may be a small measure of Repentance; but if one bee humbled in the smalnesse of that measure,
There may be a small measure of Repentance; but if one be humbled in the smallness of that measure,
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and labour, and desire, and pray, and begge for the increase of that measure, and take paines to edifie himselfe in it, by the meanes of God:
and labour, and desire, and pray, and beg for the increase of that measure, and take pains to edify himself in it, by the means of God:
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then it is true and upright, and shall save him. Therefore Rejoyce. It is not with the Covenant of Grace, as it was with that of Workes.
then it is true and upright, and shall save him. Therefore Rejoice. It is not with the Covenant of Grace, as it was with that of Works.
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The Covenant of Workes, the Law required perfection of Obedience to all the things prescribed: a man must not only love God, but love God perfectly.
The Covenant of Works, the Law required perfection of obedience to all the things prescribed: a man must not only love God, but love God perfectly.
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But the Gospell satisfieth it selfe with accepting truth of endeavour to the thing required. If there bee Repentance, though it bee not in the full perfection:
But the Gospel Satisfieth it self with accepting truth of endeavour to the thing required. If there be Repentance, though it be not in the full perfection:
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if thou beleeve, though not with the fullest measure of beleeving: If thou Obey, though not in the highest degree of obedience:
if thou believe, though not with the Fullest measure of believing: If thou Obey, though not in the highest degree of Obedience:
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this Gospell, this sweet, this favourable gracious Doctrine giveth thee consolation enough. Goe home therefore comforted in the beginnings, and resolved to proceed:
this Gospel, this sweet, this favourable gracious Doctrine gives thee consolation enough. Go home Therefore comforted in the beginnings, and resolved to proceed:
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and know that thou shalt enjoy that which Christ hath promised, freedome from damnation, thou shalt never see Death. FINIS.
and know that thou shalt enjoy that which christ hath promised, freedom from damnation, thou shalt never see Death. FINIS.
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THE YOVNG MANS LIBERTIE AND LIMITS; OR, GODS IVDGEMENT ON MANS CARRIAGE. SERMON XVIII. ECCLESIASTES 11. 9.
THE YOUNG MANS LIBERTY AND LIMITS; OR, GOD'S JUDGEMENT ON MANS CARRIAGE. SERMON XVIII. ECCLESIASTES 11. 9.
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Rejoyce, oh young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart cheare thee in the dayes of thy youth,
Rejoice, o young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth,
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and walke in the wayes of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into Iudgement.
and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sighed of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into Judgement.
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SOlomon in the conclusion of this Chapter is exhorting the sonnes of men to true Religion: SOlomon in the conclusion of this Chapter is exhorting the Sons of men to true Religion:
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and the better to mould and frame them to the same:
and the better to mould and frame them to the same:
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hee mindeth them of Death and Iudgement: without which there cannot be planted in us a right care and feare of God.
he minds them of Death and Judgement: without which there cannot be planted in us a right care and Fear of God.
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From the seventh verse to the latter end, hee hath to doe with two sorts of men.
From the seventh verse to the latter end, he hath to do with two sorts of men.
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First with those that were glued to this life, and to the delights and pleasures there of:
First with those that were glued to this life, and to the delights and pleasures there of:
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and he bringeth them in, speaking thus;
and he brings them in, speaking thus;
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Truly the light is sweet, and it is a pleasant thing to behold the Sunne, vers. 7. By light there wee are to understand the light of the Sunne shining on us,Truly the Light is sweet, and it is a pleasant thing to behold the Sun, vers. 7. By Light there we Are to understand the Light of the Sun shining on us,
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while wee enjoy this mortall life.
while we enjoy this Mortal life.
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This many men suppose to be a very pleasant thing, and they over-much content themselves in the same.
This many men suppose to be a very pleasant thing, and they overmuch content themselves in the same.
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These Solomon verse 8. refuteth by three Arguments;
These Solomon verse 8. refuteth by three Arguments;
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The first is this, that though a man live many yeares, yet let him remember the dayes of darknesse;
The First is this, that though a man live many Years, yet let him Remember the days of darkness;
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that is, that a time of Death will come: a time when our Sunne will set, and our light will turne to darknesse;
that is, that a time of Death will come: a time when our Sun will Set, and our Light will turn to darkness;
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though wee live never so long, never so sweetly, never so pleasantly, though we enjoy the light of the Sunne,
though we live never so long, never so sweetly, never so pleasantly, though we enjoy the Light of the Sun,
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yet wee should carefully remember that darknesse abideth us. Secondly, saith Solomon, those dayes are many. His Argument is thus much.
yet we should carefully Remember that darkness Abideth us. Secondly, Says Solomon, those days Are many. His Argument is thus much.
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Let a man consider with himselfe, though he live many yeares, yet notwithstanding the dayes and yeares of his life, cannot be compared with the daies and yeares of his Death: a man is many more yeares under the ground in the Grave,
Let a man Consider with himself, though he live many Years, yet notwithstanding the days and Years of his life, cannot be compared with the days and Years of his Death: a man is many more Years under the ground in the Grave,
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then above ground walking on the face of the earth. Thirdly, saith Solomon; All that commeth is vanitie.
then above ground walking on the face of the earth. Thirdly, Says Solomon; All that comes is vanity.
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That is, if a man may enjoy the light of the Sunne, and the pleasures of this life, that makes his heart lightsome:
That is, if a man may enjoy the Light of the Sun, and the pleasures of this life, that makes his heart lightsome:
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yet all this is vanity; there is no full contentment in these things, but an emptinesse in them all,
yet all this is vanity; there is no full contentment in these things, but an emptiness in them all,
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and no man knowes how soone hee may bee bereaved of them. Now in the words we have read:
and no man knows how soon he may be bereft of them. Now in the words we have read:
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Solomon hath to deale with the young man:Solomon hath to deal with the young man:
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and he is altogether given to jollitie and merriment, hee forgetteth God, and the dayes of darknesse, and his latter end.
and he is altogether given to jollity and merriment, he forgetteth God, and the days of darkness, and his latter end.
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Well, Solomon giveth him the bridle (as it were) and suffereth him to follow his owne way by an Ironicall concession, or figurative speech:
Well, Solomon gives him the bridle (as it were) and suffers him to follow his own Way by an Ironical concession, or figurative speech:
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declaring not what young men ought to doe, but what their course is, and what commonly they doe.
declaring not what young men ought to do, but what their course is, and what commonly they do.
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Rejoyce oh young man in thy youth, and let thy heart cheare thee in the dayes of thy youth, Rejoice o young man in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth,
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and walke in the wayes of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes:
and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sighed of thine eyes:
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but know this (there is the cooling-card) that for all these things God will bring thee into judgement. but know this (there is the cooling-card) that for all these things God will bring thee into judgement.
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In the words we will consider two parts. First, what young men doe. Secondly, the Medicine of God to heale young men of their default.
In the words we will Consider two parts. First, what young men do. Secondly, the Medicine of God to heal young men of their default.
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That that young men doe is this;
That that young men doe is this;
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They give over themselves to an inordinate carnall joy. Thi• … Joy is set out from the time of it: the dayes of their youth.
They give over themselves to an inordinate carnal joy. Thi• … Joy is Set out from the time of it: the days of their youth.
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From the cause of it, their hearts cheare them. From the kindes of it, they walke in the wayes of their hearts,
From the cause of it, their hearts cheer them. From the Kinds of it, they walk in the ways of their hearts,
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and after the sight of their eyes. and After the sighed of their eyes.
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Now because men in their youth cannot take in the spirituall joy of that cleare fountaine,
Now Because men in their youth cannot take in the spiritual joy of that clear fountain,
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Secondly, the Medicine with which Solomon would heale young men of this inordinate carnall Joy, is this;
Secondly, the Medicine with which Solomon would heal young men of this inordinate carnal Joy, is this;
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Know (saith hee) that for all these things, God will bring thee into Iudgement: Know (Says he) that for all these things, God will bring thee into Judgement:
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that is, It is a most divine and infallible truth, that every one should know and acknowledge, that whatsoever sinnes they commit in their youth, without repentance, they must undergoe the dreadfull Iudgement of God because of them.
that is, It is a most divine and infallible truth, that every one should know and acknowledge, that whatsoever Sins they commit in their youth, without Repentance, they must undergo the dreadful Judgement of God Because of them.
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Thus (as briefly as I can) I have opened the words unto you. Though I might insist on many doctrines, yet notwithstanding, I will only handle these two.
Thus (as briefly as I can) I have opened the words unto you. Though I might insist on many doctrines, yet notwithstanding, I will only handle these two.
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The first shall be that which ariseth from the first part of the Text; what young men doe; what their fault is.
The First shall be that which arises from the First part of the Text; what young men do; what their fault is.
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For (as I said) it is an Ironnicall concession, not declaring what young men should doe, but what they doe. The Doctrine is thus much.
For (as I said) it is an Ironnicall concession, not declaring what young men should do, but what they do. The Doctrine is thus much.
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That it is the sinne of young men to rejoyce inordinatly, and carnally, in the dayes of their youth, to walke after their hearts,
That it is the sin of young men to rejoice inordinately, and carnally, in the days of their youth, to walk After their hearts,
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and the sight of their eyes.
and the sighed of their eyes.
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Wee reade concerning the old world, that they were eating and drinking, and marrying, and giving in mariage:
we read Concerning the old world, that they were eating and drinking, and marrying, and giving in marriage:
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altogether sottish and sensuall, till the wrath of God came in the flood and swept them away.
altogether sottish and sensual, till the wrath of God Come in the flood and swept them away.
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Now lest any should suppose that this were the fault of old age only, the Scripture sheweth, that all flesh had corrupted their way before God, Gen. 6. 11. Isa. 22. 14. Let us eate and drinke, for to morrow wee shall die.
Now lest any should suppose that this were the fault of old age only, the Scripture shows, that all Flesh had corrupted their Way before God, Gen. 6. 11. Isaiah 22. 14. Let us eat and drink, for to morrow we shall die.
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It is thought by learned Divines, that this speech was not so much the language of Age,
It is Thought by learned Divines, that this speech was not so much the language of Age,
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as of the youth in Israel.
as of the youth in Israel.
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Hence Solomon giveth a caveate to the young man, Eccles. 12. 1. to bridle and restraine him from his jollitie and carnall mirth.
Hence Solomon gives a caveate to the young man, Eccles. 12. 1. to bridle and restrain him from his jollity and carnal mirth.
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Remember now thy Creatour in the dayes of thy youth, while the evill day come not, nor the yeares draw nigh, remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil day come not, nor the Years draw High,
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when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them. when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them.
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And the Apostle Saint Paul, 1 Tim. 2. 22. instructeth Timothy to flie the lusts of youth;
And the Apostle Saint Paul, 1 Tim. 2. 22. Instructeth Timothy to fly the Lustiest of youth;
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that is, in carnall pleasures and pastimes, in voluptuousnesse and sensualitie, and the like. And Tit. 2. 6. Exhort young men that they bee sober minded;
that is, in carnal pleasures and pastimes, in voluptuousness and sensuality, and the like. And Tit. 2. 6. Exhort young men that they be Sobrium minded;
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that is, that they leave this drunkennesse of understanding, in being overcome with sensuall carnall objects and pleasures.
that is, that they leave this Drunkenness of understanding, in being overcome with sensual carnal objects and pleasures.
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therefore they drinke in the muddy waters of carnall joy.
Therefore they drink in the muddy waters of carnal joy.
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and plucks away our comfort, and dis-inherits us of all ▪ these outward things;
and plucks away our Comfort, and dis-inherits us of all ▪ these outward things;
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Iob (in the first Chapter of that booke) when the young people, his Sonnes and Daughters met together to feast, hee was afraid lest they should be misguided in this kind, Job (in the First Chapter of that book) when the young people, his Sons and Daughters met together to feast, he was afraid lest they should be misguided in this kind,
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therefore the holy man in a godly care and thoughtfulnesse for their welfare, sacrificed to God, to make attonement for their sinne.
Therefore the holy man in a godly care and thoughtfulness for their welfare, sacrificed to God, to make atonement for their sin.
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Let us a little consider the reasons of this Doctrine, whence it is, that young men should be so much misguided in their youth.
Let us a little Consider the Reasons of this Doctrine, whence it is, that young men should be so much misguided in their youth.
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The first cause is, naturall corruption that they have drawne by propagation from their Parents.
The First cause is, natural corruption that they have drawn by propagation from their Parents.
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A spirituall leprosie, and maladie, and disease, which as it prevaileth (for the most part) against age by covetousnesse,
A spiritual leprosy, and malady, and disease, which as it prevails (for the most part) against age by covetousness,
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so it getteth ground of youth by sensuallity and voluptuousnesse. This dams up the eare against reproofe:
so it gets ground of youth by sensuality and voluptuousness. This dams up the ear against reproof:
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this hardens the heart against instruction: and makes many young men the souldiers of Sathan in sinne. Againe in the second place.
this hardens the heart against instruction: and makes many young men the Soldiers of Sathan in sin. Again in the second place.
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Men in their youth forget the day of their reckoning and judgement: they are not mindfull of their latter end.
Men in their youth forget the day of their reckoning and judgement: they Are not mindful of their latter end.
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Deut. 32. 22. Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end. Deuteronomy 32. 22. O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would Consider their latter end.
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This Precept is neglected both by youth and age: but especially by those of younger yeares.
This Precept is neglected both by youth and age: but especially by those of younger Years.
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For they feele their bloud runne warme in their veynes, and they are full of spirits and vigour,
For they feel their blood run warm in their Veins, and they Are full of spirits and vigour,
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therefore they suppose that the Grave, and the house of darknesse is farre off from them. Againe in the third place.
Therefore they suppose that the Grave, and the house of darkness is Far off from them. Again in the third place.
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Young men are not broken by afflictions:
Young men Are not broken by afflictions:
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the fallow ground is not poughed up by the pressures of afflictions, which through the grace of God are great meanes to tame nature, the fallow ground is not poughed up by the pressures of afflictions, which through the grace of God Are great means to tame nature,
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and to subdue the pride of it, and to bring it to a right frame and temper.
and to subdue the pride of it, and to bring it to a right frame and temper.
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Before I was afflicted (saith David) I went astray. Before I was afflicted (Says David) I went astray.
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And Ephraim saith of himselfe, Ier. 32. I was as a Bullocke accustomed to the yoke, thou chastisest mee; and I was chastised;
And Ephraim Says of himself, Jeremiah 32. I was as a Bullock accustomed to the yoke, thou chastisest me; and I was chastised;
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I was ashamed, because I bore the reproach of my youth. I was ashamed, Because I boar the reproach of my youth.
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But young men are free from aches, and paines, and sicknesse, and sorrow, much more then old age:
But young men Are free from aches, and pains, and sickness, and sorrow, much more then old age:
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and this is the reason why they are more licentious. Lastly, young men want true joy in God:
and this is the reason why they Are more licentious. Lastly, young men want true joy in God:
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therefore they betake themselves to carnall joy. For sure it is that a man cannot live without joy and contentment:
Therefore they betake themselves to carnal joy. For sure it is that a man cannot live without joy and contentment:
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if hee have it not from the Wells of salvation, hee will drinke it out of watery and slimie places.
if he have it not from the Wells of salvation, he will drink it out of watery and slimy places.
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The use of this point is in the first place an Admonition to all young men, to take notice of these maladies, and spirituall diseases in themselves.
The use of this point is in the First place an Admonition to all young men, to take notice of these maladies, and spiritual diseases in themselves.
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The first degree of our healing, is to see that we are sicke:
The First degree of our healing, is to see that we Are sick:
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and till then, Christ Jesus the Physitian of our soules hath no commission to doe us good.
and till then, christ jesus the physician of our Souls hath no commission to do us good.
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Let young men observe in themselves, first their carnall joy ▪ Solomon here sheweth that they rejoyce inordinatly.
Let young men observe in themselves, First their carnal joy ▪ Solomon Here shows that they rejoice inordinately.
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This may appeare to them first; because they rejoyce not where they ought:
This may appear to them First; Because they rejoice not where they ought:
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they solace not themselves in God, in whom is the fountaine of joy, nor in Christ Jesus in whom is the spring of Joy;
they solace not themselves in God, in whom is the fountain of joy, nor in christ jesus in whom is the spring of Joy;
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nor in the sacred Word, where there is the Cisterne of Joy.
nor in the sacred Word, where there is the Cistern of Joy.
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Even as a bone when it is out of joynt, out of its place, it must needs be a disordered bone;
Even as a bone when it is out of joint, out of its place, it must needs be a disordered bone;
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so the affections when they are misplaced, are disordered:
so the affections when they Are misplaced, Are disordered:
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and then our Joy, and any other affection are misplaced, when they are not set upon God and Christ.
and then our Joy, and any other affection Are misplaced, when they Are not Set upon God and christ.
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Now if young men would deale uprightly with themselves, they should perceive that for the most part in their jollity and merriment, they never thinke of God,
Now if young men would deal uprightly with themselves, they should perceive that for the most part in their jollity and merriment, they never think of God,
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or dreame of the world to come.
or dream of the world to come.
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Nay, the serious apprehension of God Almighty, would quench their joy, and make it altogether put out.
Nay, the serious apprehension of God Almighty, would quench their joy, and make it altogether put out.
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Secondly, the carnalnesse of the joy of young men appeareth, because they rejoyce where they ought not, in riot, in drunkennesse, in surfeiting, in voluptuousnesse, many times in obscenity of words and phrases, in making jeasts of the word of God, in deriding their superiours behind their backes.
Secondly, the carnalness of the joy of young men appears, Because they rejoice where they ought not, in riot, in Drunkenness, in surfeiting, in voluptuousness, many times in obscenity of words and phrases, in making jests of the word of God, in deriding their superiors behind their backs.
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As Solomon saith of laughter thou art madde; so wee may say of this merriment, it is madde merriment:
As Solomon Says of laughter thou art mad; so we may say of this merriment, it is mad merriment:
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hee is a madde man that rejoyceth in that for which, except he betake himselfe to serious and bitter mourning, hee cannot be saved.
he is a mad man that Rejoiceth in that for which, except he betake himself to serious and bitter mourning, he cannot be saved.
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Thirdly, the inordinatnesse of the joy of young men may appeare in this, because they rejoyce excessively in lawfull things:
Thirdly, the inordinatnesse of the joy of young men may appear in this, Because they rejoice excessively in lawful things:
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for any joy when it is inordinate and excessive, it is carnall. It is lawfull to rejoyce in recreations:
for any joy when it is inordinate and excessive, it is carnal. It is lawful to rejoice in recreations:
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a whetting is no letting (as the Proverbe goeth.) But for a man to let out himselfe to the hinderance of the service of God, to the disturbance of his duty to men, it is unlawfull.
a whetting is no letting (as the Proverb Goes.) But for a man to let out himself to the hindrance of the service of God, to the disturbance of his duty to men, it is unlawful.
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It is lawfull to delight in the blessings, and comforts of God, that hee affordeth us:
It is lawful to delight in the blessings, and comforts of God, that he affords us:
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The third meanes is, to betake themselves to seeke spirituall joy. The well-head of this Joy is God:
The third means is, to betake themselves to seek spiritual joy. The wellhead of this Joy is God:
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wee reade of the Joy of harvest in Isa. 9. But for a man to delight in the gifts of God, more then in the giver, it is unlawfull.
we read of the Joy of harvest in Isaiah 9. But for a man to delight in the Gifts of God, more then in the giver, it is unlawful.
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Now if young men examine themselves, they shall find their hearts mount not up to God in their joy and jollity,
Now if young men examine themselves, they shall find their hearts mount not up to God in their joy and jollity,
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and that they are excessive in the joy of the creature, but altogether cold, without joy of the Creatour.
and that they Are excessive in the joy of the creature, but altogether cold, without joy of the Creator.
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Fourthly, the carnalnesse of the Joy of young men may well appeare in this: because they terminate, and conclude not their joy in God. This followeth on the former:
Fourthly, the carnalness of the Joy of young men may well appear in this: Because they terminate, and conclude not their joy in God. This follows on the former:
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for it is impossible that what beginneth not in God, should end in God. Now when Joy beginneth in sinne, it cannot end in God, but in the Divell.
for it is impossible that what begins not in God, should end in God. Now when Joy begins in sin, it cannot end in God, but in the devil.
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Secondly, let young men take notice of themselves, how they walke after their owne hearts. The heart that sayes; Come, put away pensive thoughts:
Secondly, let young men take notice of themselves, how they walk After their own hearts. The heart that Says; Come, put away pensive thoughts:
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trouble not your selfe about the day of reckoning and Judgement: enjoy the time present: what need this strictnesse of conversation: zeale is but rashnesse;
trouble not your self about the day of reckoning and Judgement: enjoy the time present: what need this strictness of Conversation: zeal is but rashness;
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there is no need of it, take thy fill of pleasures: thou hast goods laid up for many yeares.
there is no need of it, take thy fill of pleasures: thou hast goods laid up for many Years.
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Thus they judge, and thus they walke after their carnall heart. This heart is as no heart:
Thus they judge, and thus they walk After their carnal heart. This heart is as no heart:
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as wee reade of Ephraim in Hosea 7. Hee was a silly dove that had no heart:
as we read of Ephraim in Hosea 7. He was a silly dove that had no heart:
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Certainly the heart that doth not guide men in the right way, and direct men to the feare of God, it is no heart.
Certainly the heart that does not guide men in the right Way, and Direct men to the Fear of God, it is no heart.
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For as the eye that will not lead us in the right way: that performes not its office, is no eye:
For as the eye that will not led us in the right Way: that performs not its office, is no eye:
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so the heart that leadeth not men to God, and to goodnesse, it is like the heart of Ephraim, it is as no heart. Againe in the third place.
so the heart that leads not men to God, and to Goodness, it is like the heart of Ephraim, it is as no heart. Again in the third place.
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Let young men take notice of themselves, how they walke after the sight of their eyes.
Let young men take notice of themselves, how they walk After the sighed of their eyes.
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That is, they stand gazing on things temporall, and neglect things eternall:
That is, they stand gazing on things temporal, and neglect things Eternal:
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they see a beautie and lustre in these outward things, and perceive no glory and brightnesse in Christ Jesus, and in his precious ordinances.
they see a beauty and lustre in these outward things, and perceive no glory and brightness in christ jesus, and in his precious ordinances.
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Beloved, if we follow our owne heart, and our owne eyes it will be thus.
beloved, if we follow our own heart, and our own eyes it will be thus.
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Consider how vaine all things are in which youthfull persons rejoyce. If young men rejoyce in humane wisedome and understanding, this is a vaine thing.
Consider how vain all things Are in which youthful Persons rejoice. If young men rejoice in humane Wisdom and understanding, this is a vain thing.
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For first it is gotten with a great deale of trouble, and vexation of spirit: so saith Solomon Eccl. 1. 13. I gave my heart to seeke,
For First it is got with a great deal of trouble, and vexation of Spirit: so Says Solomon Ecclesiastes 1. 13. I gave my heart to seek,
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Now God will shew his love to the righteous, and his hatred to the wicked in this Judgement.
Now God will show his love to the righteous, and his hatred to the wicked in this Judgement.
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We should rather labour with Iob, to make a covenant with our eyes. Oh how few young men are there that make a bargaine and agreement with their eyes, that they shall not bee as open Casements to let sinne into the soule? Oh how few young men are there, that like Ieremy, have their eyes as fountaines of water to weepe day and night for the afflictions of the people of God? Oh how few young men are there, that with Moses, have an eye to the recompence of reward, that they may suffer affliction with the people of God, rather then to enjoy the pleasures of sinne for a season.
We should rather labour with Job, to make a Covenant with our eyes. O how few young men Are there that make a bargain and agreement with their eyes, that they shall not be as open Casements to let sin into the soul? O how few young men Are there, that like Ieremy, have their eyes as fountains of water to weep day and night for the afflictions of the people of God? O how few young men Are there, that with Moses, have an eye to the recompense of reward, that they may suffer affliction with the people of God, rather then to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.
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Now I beseech you take a survey of your selves in these things. These are the vices, and sinnes, and deformities of young men:
Now I beseech you take a survey of your selves in these things. These Are the vices, and Sins, and deformities of young men:
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to be seene and lamented by all those that hope to dwell in Gods holy Hill.
to be seen and lamented by all those that hope to dwell in God's holy Hill.
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The second use of this point, is for exhortation to young men: they should labour to be reformed in their affections and hearts.
The second use of this point, is for exhortation to young men: they should labour to be reformed in their affections and hearts.
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And away, away with this carnall joy: wee ought to cast it out of us. Carnall Joy:
And away, away with this carnal joy: we ought to cast it out of us. Carnal Joy:
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will you know what the event of it will bee? It will end in carnall sorrow,
will you know what the event of it will be? It will end in carnal sorrow,
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and without repentance in hell it selfe.
and without Repentance in hell it self.
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Woe unto you (saith our Saviour Christ) that laugh now, you shall weepe and mourne. The triumphing of the wicked (saith Zophar in Iob) is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment; Woe unto you (Says our Saviour christ) that laugh now, you shall weep and mourn. The triumphing of the wicked (Says Zophar in Job) is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment;
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though his excellencie mount upto the heavens, and his head reach unto the clouds;
though his excellency mount upto the heavens, and his head reach unto the Clouds;
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yet hee shall perish as his owne dung, they which have seene him shall say where is hee? Hee shall fall away as a dreame, and shall not bee found;
yet he shall perish as his own dung, they which have seen him shall say where is he? He shall fallen away as a dream, and shall not be found;
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yea, hee shall bee chased away as a vision of the night. yea, he shall be chased away as a vision of the night.
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But not to give you this only in precept, but also to shew you how to reforme your selves in these vices, that Solomon specifieth to beare sway in young men: But not to give you this only in precept, but also to show you how to reform your selves in these vices, that Solomon specifieth to bear sway in young men:
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let mee lay you downe these few directions. First, you must betake your selves to mourning for your sins;
let me lay you down these few directions. First, you must betake your selves to mourning for your Sins;
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as Saint Iames saith, Bee afflicted, and weepe, and mourne, let your laughter bee turned into heavinesse. as Saint James Says, be afflicted, and weep, and mourn, let your laughter be turned into heaviness.
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If we be not reconciled to God, if we have not assurance, that we are interested in Christ, there is no time for us to rejoyce, wee should rather betake our selves to bitter mourning:
If we be not reconciled to God, if we have not assurance, that we Are interested in christ, there is no time for us to rejoice, we should rather betake our selves to bitter mourning:
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for the wrath of God is due unto us, and wee know not how soone it may fall upon us. In the second place:
for the wrath of God is due unto us, and we know not how soon it may fallen upon us. In the second place:
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causing his curse in them as water in their bowels, and oyle in their bones.
causing his curse in them as water in their bowels, and oil in their bones.
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and search out by wisedome, concerning all things that are done under heaven, this sore travell hath God given to the sonnes of men to bee exercised therewith. and search out by Wisdom, Concerning all things that Are done under heaven, this soar travel hath God given to the Sons of men to be exercised therewith.
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And (verse 18.) in much wisedome is much griefe, and hee that increaseth knowledge, increaseth sorrow.
And (verse 18.) in much Wisdom is much grief, and he that increases knowledge, increases sorrow.
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God doth so punish the pride and boldnesse of the wit of men, even from the fall of our first Parents.
God does so Punish the pride and boldness of the wit of men, even from the fallen of our First Parents.
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Secondly, this humane wisedome it must needs be a vaine thing, for Eccles. 1. 15. that which is crooked cannot bee made straight,
Secondly, this humane Wisdom it must needs be a vain thing, for Eccles. 1. 15. that which is crooked cannot be made straight,
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and that which is wanting cannot bee numbred, by humane wisedome. The meaning is this: that the naturall wisedome of man cannot supply the defects of nature which are innumerable: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered, by humane Wisdom. The meaning is this: that the natural Wisdom of man cannot supply the defects of nature which Are innumerable:
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much lesse can it furnish the soule with grace or salvation. Thirdly, it is but vexation of spirit. Solomon though he had gotten wisedome and understanding,
much less can it furnish the soul with grace or salvation. Thirdly, it is but vexation of Spirit. Solomon though he had got Wisdom and understanding,
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and had experience more then all the Kings of Hierusalem that were before him, yet (saith he) Behold this is vexation of spirit. and had experience more then all the Kings of Jerusalem that were before him, yet (Says he) Behold this is vexation of Spirit.
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Againe, God will abolish this humane wisedome, 1 Cor. 1. 19. I will destroy the wisedome of the wise,
Again, God will Abolah this humane Wisdom, 1 Cor. 1. 19. I will destroy the Wisdom of the wise,
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and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
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Where is the wise? where is the Scribe? where is the disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the wisedome of this world? Where is the wise? where is the Scribe? where is the disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the Wisdom of this world?
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Besides, all your humane wisdome, it shall not goe downe to the Grave: it shall leave you when you die.
Beside, all your humane Wisdom, it shall not go down to the Grave: it shall leave you when you die.
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There is no worke, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdome in the grave whither thou goest, Eccles. 9. 10. This is the first thing in which young men oft rejoyce, they are prudent and wise: There is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor Wisdom in the grave whither thou goest, Eccles. 9. 10. This is the First thing in which young men oft rejoice, they Are prudent and wise:
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And you see that this is a vaine thing.
And you see that this is a vain thing.
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In the second place, if a young man rejoyce in his honour, and credit amongst men: this also is vaine.
In the second place, if a young man rejoice in his honour, and credit among men: this also is vain.
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Solomon hath shewed it, Eccles. 2. 16. Hee declareth to us, that all the honour of the world will end in oblivion, there is (saith he) no remembrance of the wise, more then of the foole for ever: Solomon hath showed it, Eccles. 2. 16. He Declareth to us, that all the honour of the world will end in oblivion, there is (Says he) no remembrance of the wise, more then of the fool for ever:
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for that which now is, in the dayes to come shall bee forgotten, and how dieth the wise man? as the foole. for that which now is, in the days to come shall be forgotten, and how Dieth the wise man? as the fool.
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Againe, if a man rejoyce in honour, and much glory, hee cannot beleeve:
Again, if a man rejoice in honour, and much glory, he cannot believe:
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so saith Christ, Iohn 5. 44. How can you beleeve, since you seeke honour one of another,
so Says christ, John 5. 44. How can you believe, since you seek honour one of Another,
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Lastly, our Saviour Christ in Luke 8. 14. sheweth that the pleasures of this life choake the word of God, that it cannot bring forth gratefull fruit to God.
Lastly, our Saviour christ in Lycia 8. 14. shows that the pleasures of this life choke the word of God, that it cannot bring forth grateful fruit to God.
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and not the honour that commeth of God only? And it is noted to bee the reason why many of the chiefe Rulers that beleeved on Christ did not confesse him (without which faith cannot be unfeigned) because they loved the praise of men, more then the praise of God, John 10. 43. and not the honour that comes of God only? And it is noted to be the reason why many of the chief Rulers that believed on christ did not confess him (without which faith cannot be unfeigned) Because they loved the praise of men, more then the praise of God, John 10. 43.
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Nay further, the Apostle sheweth us that this is the cause of envie, Gal. 5. 26. Bee not desirous of vaine-glory, envying one another. Envie is a vexing affection:
Nay further, the Apostle shows us that this is the cause of envy, Gal. 5. 26. Bee not desirous of vainglory, envying one Another. Envy is a vexing affection:
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this vaine-glory is the cause of this envie: whereby we shall pine away, when we see the happinesse and welfare of our brethren.
this vainglory is the cause of this envy: whereby we shall pine away, when we see the happiness and welfare of our brothers.
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Further, if young men delight in pleasures (which is the common course of youth) these also are vaine things.
Further, if young men delight in pleasures (which is the Common course of youth) these also Are vain things.
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I said in my heart (saith Solomon, Eccles. 2. 2.) Goe to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: I said in my heart (Says Solomon, Eccles. 2. 2.) Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, Therefore enjoy pleasure:
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and behold this also is vanitie. Kings that have had the greatest wisedome to invent them:and behold this also is vanity. Kings that have had the greatest Wisdom to invent them:
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and the greatest leasure to use them: yet they never found full contentment in the same.
and the greatest leisure to use them: yet they never found full contentment in the same.
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I made mee (saith he vers. 4.) great workes, I builded mee houses, I planted mee vineyards, I made mee gardens and orchards, I made me (Says he vers. 4.) great works, I built me houses, I planted me vineyards, I made me gardens and orchards,
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and planted trees in them of all kinds of fruits, I made me pooles of water, I got mee servants and maidens;
and planted trees in them of all Kinds of fruits, I made me pools of water, I god me Servants and maidens;
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also I had great possessions of great and small cattell, above all that were in Ierusalem before mee;
also I had great possessions of great and small cattle, above all that were in Ierusalem before me;
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I got mee men-singers, and women-singers, and the delights of the sons of men, as musicall instruments of all sorts. I god me Men-singers, and Women singers, and the delights of the Sons of men, as musical Instruments of all sorts.
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Here were the pleasures of Solomon. But (verse 11.) Behold (saith hee) I looked on all the workes that my hands had wrought,
Here were the pleasures of Solomon. But (verse 11.) Behold (Says he) I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought,
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and on the labour that I had laboured to doe, and behold all was vanity, and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the Sunne. and on the labour that I had laboured to do, and behold all was vanity, and vexation of Spirit, and there was no profit under the Sun.
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The wise Solomon that had beene trying every creature, whether it had any thing in it that might give him a true rellish, profest, that there was no profit under the Sunne. Yet further;
The wise Solomon that had been trying every creature, whither it had any thing in it that might give him a true relish, professed, that there was no profit under the Sun. Yet further;
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these pleasures shall cease, there shall bee an end of them, 1 Cor. 7. 29. The time is short, it remaineth that those that have wives, bee as though they had none;
these pleasures shall cease, there shall be an end of them, 1 Cor. 7. 29. The time is short, it remains that those that have wives, be as though they had none;
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they that rejoyce, as though they rejoyced not; they that buy, as though they possessed not:
they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; they that buy, as though they possessed not:
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they that use the world, as not abusing of it, for the fashion of this world passeth away. they that use the world, as not abusing of it, for the fashion of this world passes away.
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Fourthly, if young men delight in riches, and rejoyce in their estates that God hath given them:
Fourthly, if young men delight in riches, and rejoice in their estates that God hath given them:
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For first, many times, wealth is gotten by deceit, and then God bloweth on it, Ier. 5. 27. As a cage is full of birds, For First, many times, wealth is got by deceit, and then God blows on it, Jeremiah 5. 27. As a cage is full of Birds,
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so are their houses full of deceit, therefore they are become great and waxen rich:
so Are their houses full of deceit, Therefore they Are become great and waxed rich:
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shall not I visit for these things, saith the Lord? and shall not my soule be avenged on such people as this? shall not I visit for these things, Says the Lord? and shall not my soul be avenged on such people as this?
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Againe, wealth is kept with much sorrow, Eccles. 5. 12. The sleepe of the labouring man is sweet,
Again, wealth is kept with much sorrow, Eccles. 5. 12. The sleep of the labouring man is sweet,
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whether hee eate little or much, but the abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleepe. whither he eat little or much, but the abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleep.
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Thirdly, wealth is lost with a great deale of sorrow and vexation, Rev. 18. 18. when the smoake of Baby lon ascended up to heaven; Oh what lamentation there was!
Thirdly, wealth is lost with a great deal of sorrow and vexation, Rev. 18. 18. when the smoke of Baby lon ascended up to heaven; O what lamentation there was!
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they cryed out, What city is like unto this great city? and they cast dust on their heads,
they cried out, What City is like unto this great City? and they cast dust on their Heads,
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and cryed, weeping and wayling, saying;
and cried, weeping and wailing, saying;
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Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich, all that had shippes in the sea, by reason of her costlinesse,
Alas, alas, that great City, wherein were made rich, all that had ships in the sea, by reason of her costliness,
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for in one houre is shee made desolate. for in one hour is she made desolate.
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But suppose further, that a man should get, and keepe his wealth in the feare of God,
But suppose further, that a man should get, and keep his wealth in the Fear of God,
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yet these things are most uncertaine, as the Apostle saith, 2 Tim. 1. 16. Charge them that are rich in this world, that they trust not in uncertaine riches.
yet these things Are most uncertain, as the Apostle Says, 2 Tim. 1. 16. Charge them that Are rich in this world, that they trust not in uncertain riches.
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Lastly, these riches cannot preserve our life:
Lastly, these riches cannot preserve our life:
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so saith Christ himselfe, Luke. 12. 25. Take heed and beware of Covetousnesse, for no mans life is preserved by the abundance of that hee possesseth. In the last place.
so Says christ himself, Lycia. 12. 25. Take heed and beware of Covetousness, for no men life is preserved by the abundance of that he Possesses. In the last place.
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If young men rejoyce in friends and Allies: this also is a vaine thing.
If young men rejoice in Friends and Allies: this also is a vain thing.
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For, Psal. 62. 9. The man of low degree is vanitie, and the man of high degree is a lie, to bee laid in the ballance, they are lighter then vanitie,
For, Psalm 62. 9. The man of low degree is vanity, and the man of high degree is a lie, to be laid in the balance, they Are lighter then vanity,
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Againe, no friend can deliver us from Death, Psal. 49. 7, 8. No man can by any meanes redeeme his brother,
Again, no friend can deliver us from Death, Psalm 49. 7, 8. No man can by any means Redeem his brother,
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nor give to God a ransome for him (for the redemption of their soule is precious,
nor give to God a ransom for him (for the redemption of their soul is precious,
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and it ceaseth for ever) that hee should still live for ever, and not see corruption. and it ceases for ever) that he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
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Thus I have shewed severall things that young men rejoyce in, and have shewed likewise that their joy is founded upon vanity, upon nothing.
Thus I have showed several things that young men rejoice in, and have showed likewise that their joy is founded upon vanity, upon nothing.
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And this is the second meanes to heale young men of the inordinatenesse of their Joy, to meditate with themselves how vaine and frivolous all things are that they delight in.
And this is the second means to heal young men of the inordinateness of their Joy, to meditate with themselves how vain and frivolous all things Are that they delight in.
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whom the Scripture calleth the God of consolation. The instrument to convey this Joy, is Faith, Rom. 5. 1. Being justified by faith, wee have peace with God.
whom the Scripture calls the God of consolation. The Instrument to convey this Joy, is Faith, Rom. 5. 1. Being justified by faith, we have peace with God.
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The grounds of this Joy are twofold. First, the good things exhibited. Secondly, the good things promised. The good things exhibited; The grounds of this Joy Are twofold. First, the good things exhibited. Secondly, the good things promised. The good things exhibited;
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That God hath written our names in the booke of life. Here is the fountaine of spirituall joy to a true Christian;
That God hath written our names in the book of life. Here is the fountain of spiritual joy to a true Christian;
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Rejoyce (saith Christ) not that the divels are fallen before you, but that your names are written in the booke of life. Rejoice (Says christ) not that the Devils Are fallen before you, but that your names Are written in the book of life.
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Secondly, the other ground of spirituall joy, is the good things promised us. And those may be reduced to two heads.
Secondly, the other ground of spiritual joy, is the good things promised us. And those may be reduced to two Heads.
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God hath made promises, either in regard of evill things (as wee call them) of afflictions that befall us.
God hath made promises, either in regard of evil things (as we call them) of afflictions that befall us.
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Or the weaknesse of the graces that are in us. Now in the evill of Affliction, wee may rejoyce first;
Or the weakness of the graces that Are in us. Now in the evil of Affliction, we may rejoice First;
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In the promise of protection in affliction. 2. In the promise of Edification, by affliction. 3. In the promise of deliverance from affliction. All in the best season.
In the promise of protection in affliction. 2. In the promise of Edification, by affliction. 3. In the promise of deliverance from affliction. All in the best season.
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Againe, for the defects of grace in us (which indeed is a thing exceeding grievous to a true Christian.) Here wee may rejoyce. First;
Again, for the defects of grace in us (which indeed is a thing exceeding grievous to a true Christian.) Here we may rejoice. First;
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In the promise of preserving of grace. 2. In the promise of augmentation and growth in grace.
In the promise of preserving of grace. 2. In the promise of augmentation and growth in grace.
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3. In the promise of bringing the weastest grace to perfection. Here you have the well-head of Joy.
3. In the promise of bringing the weastest grace to perfection. Here you have the wellhead of Joy.
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Oh that young men would know God, and Christ Jesus, and the word of God,
O that young men would know God, and christ jesus, and the word of God,
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and the promises, that they might leave this sinfull and sottish joy whereto they are so adicted.
and the promises, that they might leave this sinful and sottish joy whereto they Are so addicted.
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This is the meanes to bee rid of it, by getting into their soules, the sense and feeling of the true Joy of the children of God. Againe in the second place;
This is the means to be rid of it, by getting into their Souls, the sense and feeling of the true Joy of the children of God. Again in the second place;
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Young men should bee exhorted not to walke after their owne heart: which is the next thing that Solomon noteth as a fault in them.
Young men should be exhorted not to walk After their own heart: which is the next thing that Solomon notes as a fault in them.
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The heart (saith Ieremy) is deceitfull above measure, and desperately wicked. It is so deceitfull, sucha Cheator, that we are not able to comprehend it:The heart (Says Ieremy) is deceitful above measure, and desperately wicked. It is so deceitful, sucha Cheater, that we Are not able to comprehend it:
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it is desperatly wicked. Who will follow a false guide? and a desperate wicked guide? so is the heart of man.
it is desperately wicked. Who will follow a false guide? and a desperate wicked guide? so is the heart of man.
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Lastly, they should not walke after the sight of their eyes. David prayed; Turne away mine eyes that I regard not vanity, and quicken mee in thy Law. And againe:
Lastly, they should not walk After the sighed of their eyes. David prayed; Turn away mine eyes that I regard not vanity, and quicken me in thy Law. And again:
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Open mine eyes, that I may see the wondrous things of thy Law. There is much danger in following our eyes.Open mine eyes, that I may see the wondrous things of thy Law. There is much danger in following our eyes.
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Eve was misled by her eye, shee looked upon the forbidden fruit, and saw it beautifull, and so lusted after it.Eve was misled by her eye, she looked upon the forbidden fruit, and saw it beautiful, and so lusted After it.
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And, when I saw (saith Achan) among the spoiles a goodly Babylonish garment, and a wedge of gold, then I coveted them, and tooke them.
And, when I saw (Says achan) among the spoils a goodly Babylonish garment, and a wedge of gold, then I coveted them, and took them.
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David was defiled by the eye:David was defiled by the eye:
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Hee saw Bathsheba from the roofe of his house washing her selfe, and then he lusted.He saw Bathsheba from the roof of his house washing her self, and then he lusted.
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Holy men have prayed to God that hee would keepe their eyes in a right frame and temper. Holy men have prayed to God that he would keep their eyes in a right frame and temper.
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These are the particulars that Solomon giveth to young men in direction: to take heed of carnall joy:
These Are the particulars that Solomon gives to young men in direction: to take heed of carnal joy:
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to take heed of walking after their hearts, or after their sense. And these things (brethren) I have now committed in direction to you.
to take heed of walking After their hearts, or After their sense. And these things (brothers) I have now committed in direction to you.
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The last use of this Doctrine is, for old men. For if young men may not rejoyce carnally, much lesse may old men.
The last use of this Doctrine is, for old men. For if young men may not rejoice carnally, much less may old men.
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Youth may plead for it selfe, in want of wisedome, and gravitie, sobrietie, and experience, better then those of age.
Youth may plead for it self, in want of Wisdom, and gravity, sobriety, and experience, better then those of age.
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If young men may not have evill hearts, and evill eyes, much lesse old men.
If young men may not have evil hearts, and evil eyes, much less old men.
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Looke to it, you that heare me this day, that are stricken in age, (as the Scripture speakes) that are smitten in your limmes with age, that you cannot walke with activity and nimblenesse:
Look to it, you that hear me this day, that Are stricken in age, (as the Scripture speaks) that Are smitten in your limbs with age, that you cannot walk with activity and nimbleness:
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and are smitten in your senses with age, that you cannot well see, and heare, and taste.
and Are smitten in your Senses with age, that you cannot well see, and hear, and taste.
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Oh that your hearts would smite you for your sinnes.
O that your hearts would smite you for your Sins.
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May not young men rejoyce in pleasures, in friends, in honours, in wealth? Much lesse may those of old age.
May not young men rejoice in pleasures, in Friends, in honours, in wealth? Much less may those of old age.
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Must young men be carefull to chase away all carnall joy, and to get spirituall joy, that beginneth in godly sorrow? much more must old men.
Must young men be careful to chase away all carnal joy, and to get spiritual joy, that begins in godly sorrow? much more must old men.
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It is no time for those that are old to rejoyce in carnall things: a few daies will make an end of them, and lay them in the Grave.
It is no time for those that Are old to rejoice in carnal things: a few days will make an end of them, and lay them in the Grave.
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Oh then, you that are of yeares, breake off your sinnes by repentance, and your iniquities by mercy.
O then, you that Are of Years, break off your Sins by Repentance, and your iniquities by mercy.
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Rejoyce in being good, and in doing good. This Joy will continue with you: as for the Joy of corne, and wine, and oyle, and silver, and gold;
Rejoice in being good, and in doing good. This Joy will continue with you: as for the Joy of corn, and wine, and oil, and silver, and gold;
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this joy will die when you die.
this joy will die when you die.
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Yea, notwithstanding all the supports of this joy in this life, yet in another life you may bee transported to hellish torments. Thus much for this first. In the second place;
Yea, notwithstanding all the supports of this joy in this life, yet in Another life you may be transported to hellish torments. Thus much for this First. In the second place;
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Solomon sheweth the remedie against this carnall Joy in young men: which also may bee a preservative against sinne, both for young and old.Solomon shows the remedy against this carnal Joy in young men: which also may be a preservative against sin, both for young and old.
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But know thou (saith he) that for all these things God will bring thee to judgement. The Doctrine is thus much;But know thou (Says he) that for all these things God will bring thee to judgement. The Doctrine is thus much;
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That the Lord God will certainly bring men to judgement for all the sinnes they have committed. This is an infallible truth.
That the Lord God will Certainly bring men to judgement for all the Sins they have committed. This is an infallible truth.
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Know thou this, that for all these things God will bring thee to judgement. Know thou this, that for all these things God will bring thee to judgement.
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Malach. 3. 18. A booke of remembrance is written before God, for those that feare the Lord, and thought upon his name.
Malachi 3. 18. A book of remembrance is written before God, for those that Fear the Lord, and Thought upon his name.
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So the Lord hath a booke of remembrance wherein hee writeth downe the sinnes of the sonnes of men;
So the Lord hath a book of remembrance wherein he Writeth down the Sins of the Sons of men;
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and this shall bee opened, and unclasped in the evill day, Eccles. 12. 14. God will bring every worke into judgement, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it bee evill.
and this shall be opened, and unclasped in the evil day, Eccles. 12. 14. God will bring every work into judgement, with every secret thing, whither it be good, or whither it be evil.
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2 Cor. 5. 10. Wee must appeare before the Iudgement seat of Christ, that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that hee hath done,
2 Cor. 5. 10. we must appear before the Judgement seat of christ, that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done,
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whether it bee good or bad. whither it be good or bad.
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1. Thes. 4. 16. The Lord himselfe shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voyce of the Archangell,
1. Thebes 4. 16. The Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the Archangel,
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and with the trump of God. and with the trump of God.
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Epistle of Iude, vers. 14. And Enoch the seventh from Adam, prophesied of this, saying, the Lord commeth with ten thousands of his Saints, to execute Iudgement upon all,
Epistle of Iude, vers. 14. And Enoch the seventh from Adam, prophesied of this, saying, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his Saints, to execute Judgement upon all,
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and to convince all that are ungodly among them, of all their ungodly deeds, which they have ungodly committed,
and to convince all that Are ungodly among them, of all their ungodly Deeds, which they have ungodly committed,
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and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. For opening of this point, I will briefly shew you these two things.and of all their hard Speeches which ungodly Sinners have spoken against him. For opening of this point, I will briefly show you these two things.
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First, what is the reason that God will bring all these things to Judgement. Secondly, what manner of Judgement it shall be. For the first.
First, what is the reason that God will bring all these things to Judgement. Secondly, what manner of Judgement it shall be. For the First.
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What is the reason that God will bring all these things to Judgement. The first reason is.
What is the reason that God will bring all these things to Judgement. The First reason is.
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His Decree, Heb. 9. 27. It is appointed to all men once to die, and after this the Iudgement.
His decree, Hebrew 9. 27. It is appointed to all men once to die, and After this the Judgement.
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Even as it must needs be that men must die, because God hath so appointed it:
Even as it must needs be that men must die, Because God hath so appointed it:
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so also it must needs be that men must come to Judgement, in regard of the purpose and decree of God.
so also it must needs be that men must come to Judgement, in regard of the purpose and Decree of God.
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Secondly, God will doe this in regard of his righteousnesse. Hee is a holy God, a hater of iniquitie.
Secondly, God will do this in regard of his righteousness. He is a holy God, a hater of iniquity.
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But many times in this world it is well with the wicked, and ill with the godly.
But many times in this world it is well with the wicked, and ill with the godly.
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Lazarus hee is in wofull miserie, and Dives hee is in abundance of prosperitie:Lazarus he is in woeful misery, and Dives he is in abundance of Prosperity:
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If judgement here begin at the house of God; It is impossible the familie of Sathan should escape hereafter.If judgement Here begin At the house of God; It is impossible the family of Sathan should escape hereafter.
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Thirdly, God will by this meanes cleare his wayes, as the Apostle speakes, Rom. 2. 5. There are many wayes of God that are darke and cloudie to us,
Thirdly, God will by this means clear his ways, as the Apostle speaks, Rom. 2. 5. There Are many ways of God that Are dark and cloudy to us,
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but then God will manifest himselfe before men and Angels.
but then God will manifest himself before men and Angels.
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Then those wayes and workes of God against which the hearts of unsanctified men have boyled, shall appeare to be as they are, holy,
Then those ways and works of God against which the hearts of unsanctified men have boiled, shall appear to be as they Are, holy,
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and good, and righteous, to their condemnation and terrour. Yet further; The particular Judgement that God inflicts upon men in this life, may prove the universall.
and good, and righteous, to their condemnation and terror. Yet further; The particular Judgement that God inflicts upon men in this life, may prove the universal.
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The burning of Sodom and Gomorrah: the drowning of the old World:
The burning of Sodom and Gomorrah: the drowning of the old World:
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the plaguing of Egypt, and the desolation of Ierusalem. These shew the infinite hatred of God against sinne:
the plaguing of Egypt, and the desolation of Ierusalem. These show the infinite hatred of God against sin:
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therefore no doubt hee will take a time to revenge himselfe of the impenitent amongst the sonnes of men, because of their sinnes.
Therefore no doubt he will take a time to revenge himself of the impenitent among the Sons of men, Because of their Sins.
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Lastly, the consciences of men may prove that there shall bee a Judgement.
Lastly, the Consciences of men may prove that there shall be a Judgement.
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For let a man commit secret sinnes, thatnone knoweth but God and hee, yet many times, hee feeleth hellish horrour:
For let a man commit secret Sins, thatnone Knoweth but God and he, yet many times, he feeleth hellish horror:
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which is a manifest proofe, that conscience seeth, and apprehendeth God as the supreame Judge, that will call all men to an account for their sinnes.
which is a manifest proof, that conscience sees, and apprehendeth God as the supreme Judge, that will call all men to an account for their Sins.
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Thus you heare the reasons why there must be a Judgement. The manner of this Judgement consisteth in these particulars.
Thus you hear the Reasons why there must be a Judgement. The manner of this Judgement Consisteth in these particulars.
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First, it shall bee the last judgement, after which there shall bee no other: which declareth the terriblenesse of it. First, it shall be the last judgement, After which there shall be no other: which Declareth the terribleness of it.
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In this life, while there is life, there is hope:
In this life, while there is life, there is hope:
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Let the wicked forsake his wayes, and turne to the Lord, hee will be gracious to him. Let the wicked forsake his ways, and turn to the Lord, he will be gracious to him.
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But then the sentence shall not be reverst: then there can be no appeale from that Judge, and judgement.
But then the sentence shall not be reversed: then there can be no appeal from that Judge, and judgement.
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Againe it shall bee a Generall Iudgement, which is the second thing. God judgeth in this world, and that both in life and in death:
Again it shall be a General Judgement, which is the second thing. God Judgeth in this world, and that both in life and in death:
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Hee judgeth in life, by chastising his children for their faults, and avenging himselfe upon his enemies.
He Judgeth in life, by chastising his children for their Faults, and avenging himself upon his enemies.
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Hee judgeth every man at death, But then there shall be a Generall Judgement of all, 2 Cor. 10. Wee must all appeare before the Iudgement seat of Christ. In the third place.
He Judgeth every man At death, But then there shall be a General Judgement of all, 2 Cor. 10. we must all appear before the Judgement seat of christ. In the third place.
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It shall be a manifest Iudgement. Sometime the Lord judgeth men secretly, by raising up in them feares and horrours in their hearts:
It shall be a manifest Judgement. Sometime the Lord Judgeth men secretly, by raising up in them fears and horrors in their hearts:
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But then God shall open his wrath against the children of wrath, before a world of men,
But then God shall open his wrath against the children of wrath, before a world of men,
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and no eye shall pitty them.
and no eye shall pity them.
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Fourthly, it shall bee a sudden judgement. Even as the flood came upon the old World, Fourthly, it shall be a sudden judgement. Even as the flood Come upon the old World,
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when they were sporting themselves, and deryding Noah that preached to them of the flood:
when they were sporting themselves, and deriding Noah that preached to them of the flood:
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so shall the fire come upon the World, that shall passe before the face of Christ,
so shall the fire come upon the World, that shall pass before the face of christ,
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when he shall judge the quicke and the dead.
when he shall judge the quick and the dead.
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As a snare (saith Christ) shall it come upon all that dwell upon the earth. As a snare (Says christ) shall it come upon all that dwell upon the earth.
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When the Fowler layeth a snare to take a Bird, hee giveth not warning to the Bird, but surprizeth it suddenly;
When the Fowler Layeth a snare to take a Bird, he gives not warning to the Bird, but surpriseth it suddenly;
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so will Christ Jesus, surprize the sonnes of men, suddenly beyond their expectation. The Evangelist saith, hee shall come as a theefe in the night.
so will christ jesus, surprise the Sons of men, suddenly beyond their expectation. The Evangelist Says, he shall come as a thief in the night.
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A theefe knocks not, he giveth not warning:
A thief knocks not, he gives not warning:
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so Christ Jesus, beyond the thoughts of men, will bee on them suddenly before they are aware, by his dreadfull Judgement.
so christ jesus, beyond the thoughts of men, will be on them suddenly before they Are aware, by his dreadful Judgement.
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Fifthly, it shall be a most righteous judgement. Then God (as the Apostle faith Rom. 2.) will render to every man according to his deedes.
Fifthly, it shall be a most righteous judgement. Then God (as the Apostle faith Rom. 2.) will render to every man according to his Deeds.
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Hee will not regard the face of any: Hee will not bee brybed by wealth or reward:
He will not regard the face of any: He will not be bribed by wealth or reward:
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Hee will not heare the testimony of the world for the wicked, or against the godly,
He will not hear the testimony of the world for the wicked, or against the godly,
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but deale impartially, and give to every one according to his doings.
but deal impartially, and give to every one according to his doings.
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Lastly, It shall be an Eternall judgement. So saith the Apostle, Heb. 6. 2. The meaning is not, that God shall sit for ever, sifting matters, and surveying causes:
Lastly, It shall be an Eternal judgement. So Says the Apostle, Hebrew 6. 2. The meaning is not, that God shall fit for ever, sifting matters, and surveying Causes:
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but it is so called from the effect:
but it is so called from the Effect:
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for the conclusion shall be this, the Eternall weale and happinesse of the godly, and the eternall woe and miserie of the wicked, that shall be plunged by the justice of God into the severest torments. The Use of this Doctrine.
for the conclusion shall be this, the Eternal weal and happiness of the godly, and the Eternal woe and misery of the wicked, that shall be plunged by the Justice of God into the Severest torments. The Use of this Doctrine.
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First, it serveth as a preservative against temptation:
First, it serves as a preservative against temptation:
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for so Solomon hath made it in the Text, a preservative and bridle to young men:
for so Solomon hath made it in the Text, a preservative and bridle to young men:
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God will bring thee to judgement, saith he: and let me make it so to you.God will bring thee to judgement, Says he: and let me make it so to you.
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When Sathan tempteth you to sinne, remember, God will call you to Judgement, even for those faults,
When Sathan tempts you to sin, Remember, God will call you to Judgement, even for those Faults,
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for which you may possibly escape the penaltie of men, yet notwithstanding it is impossible for you to avoide the righteous Judgement of God.
for which you may possibly escape the penalty of men, yet notwithstanding it is impossible for you to avoid the righteous Judgement of God.
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If Sathan would have thee doe any thing, that the word of God, and thy owne conscience sheweth thee to be hatefull,
If Sathan would have thee doe any thing, that the word of God, and thy own conscience shows thee to be hateful,
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and wicked in the sight of God: say to him, No, no, God will bring me to Judgement.
and wicked in the sighed of God: say to him, No, no, God will bring me to Judgement.
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This is the policie of our Adversarie, when hee induceth us to evill, hee makes sinne sweet and pleasant to us:
This is the policy of our Adversary, when he induceth us to evil, he makes sin sweet and pleasant to us:
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but it should bee our wisedome to make sinne bitter and loathsome, even in this meditation, God will bring us to Iudgement for the same.
but it should be our Wisdom to make sin bitter and loathsome, even in this meditation, God will bring us to Judgement for the same.
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The Apostle saith, Resist the divell, and hee will flie from you.
The Apostle Says, Resist the Devil, and he will fly from you.
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But how must we resist him? not by arguments of our owne making, but by arguments of the word of God:
But how must we resist him? not by Arguments of our own making, but by Arguments of the word of God:
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and amongst other weapons, remember to lift up this: when Sathan would have thee sinne, say, No, no, God will bring mee to judgement.
and among other weapons, Remember to lift up this: when Sathan would have thee sin, say, No, no, God will bring me to judgement.
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When the Divell solicited Eve, and circumvented her: shee spake (in the Serpent) to Sathan concerning the Judgement of God:
When the devil solicited Eve, and circumvented her: she spoke (in the Serpent) to Sathan Concerning the Judgement of God:
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Wee may eate (saith shee) of all the trees of the Garden, but not of the tree in the middest of the Garden least wee die: we may eat (Says she) of all the trees of the Garden, but not of the tree in the midst of the Garden lest we die:
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here shee brought an argument from the judgement of God: but here was her weaknesse, shee presently let it fall.
Here she brought an argument from the judgement of God: but Here was her weakness, she presently let it fallen.
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It should bee otherwise with us, when Sathan tempts us: let us say, we shall die, and be condemned for sinne:
It should be otherwise with us, when Sathan tempts us: let us say, we shall die, and be condemned for sin:
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say so, and continue in it. If any revolt from the truth he professeth, he shall die in his sinne.
say so, and continue in it. If any revolt from the truth he Professes, he shall die in his sin.
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If any man disquiet the people of God, by vexation, or oppression, hee shall die in his sinne.
If any man disquiet the people of God, by vexation, or oppression, he shall die in his sin.
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If any man bee a drunkard or Epicure, hee shall die in his sinne. If any man be a whoremonger or adulterer, hee shall die in his sinne.
If any man be a drunkard or Epicure, he shall die in his sin. If any man be a whoremonger or adulterer, he shall die in his sin.
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If any man bee a swearer, God hath vowed hee will not hold him guiltlesse, hee shall die in his sinne.
If any man be a swearer, God hath vowed he will not hold him guiltless, he shall die in his sin.
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If any man be an ignorant person, disobeying godlinesse, and obeying unrighteousnesse, he shall die in his sinne.
If any man be an ignorant person, disobeying godliness, and obeying unrighteousness, he shall die in his sin.
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If any man continue in grosse wickednesse, in any wickednesse, without repentrnce, he shall die in his sinne.
If any man continue in gross wickedness, in any wickedness, without repentrnce, he shall die in his sin.
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Oh remember this Judgement of God, this death that God will inflict on sinners for sinne:
O Remember this Judgement of God, this death that God will inflict on Sinners for sin:
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For the wages of sinne is death: and arme your selves with this when Sathan tempteth you:For the wages of sin is death: and arm your selves with this when Sathan tempts you:
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if you forget Death and Judgement, you are naked, and unarmed, your spirituall Adversary, may hit you on the bare,
if you forget Death and Judgement, you Are naked, and unarmed, your spiritual Adversary, may hit you on the bore,
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and spoile you as he will. The second use, is for instruction. Will God bring us to Judgement for our sinnes.
and spoil you as he will. The second use, is for instruction. Will God bring us to Judgement for our Sins.
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Oh then let us hast to repentance. Beloved, this is one of the last things that God will doe:
O then let us hast to Repentance. beloved, this is one of the last things that God will do:
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and this is the greatest thing that Ministers can say: God will judge you for your sinnes.
and this is the greatest thing that Ministers can say: God will judge you for your Sins.
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The Apostle Saint Paul, he moveth the Athenians (Acts 17. 31.) to repentance upon this very ground, because God hath appointed a day in which hee will Iudge the world in righteousnesse.
The Apostle Saint Paul, he moves the Athenians (Acts 17. 31.) to Repentance upon this very ground, Because God hath appointed a day in which he will Judge the world in righteousness.
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And surely if this will not awaken us, nothing will, nothing can.
And surely if this will not awaken us, nothing will, nothing can.
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What doe we meane (beloved) to suffer our sinnes to stand upon the score? Where is our wisedome? Our grace? Are wee able to stand before God,
What do we mean (Beloved) to suffer our Sins to stand upon the score? Where is our Wisdom? Our grace? are we able to stand before God,
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when hee is angrie with us? Why doe we not take off our sinnes by godly sorrow? If a Judge should say to a Malefactour,when he is angry with us? Why do we not take off our Sins by godly sorrow? If a Judge should say to a Malefactor,
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except thou mourne for thy offence thou shalt die, and bee executed, Doe we not thinke hee would mourne to save his life? Behold God saith to you,
except thou mourn for thy offence thou shalt die, and be executed, Do we not think he would mourn to save his life? Behold God Says to you,
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except you mourne for your iniquities, you shall die in your sinnes.
except you mourn for your iniquities, you shall die in your Sins.
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Oh why doe not wee make our eyes as fountaines to bewayle our sinnes? that man is possest with extreame hardnesse that lamenteth not his iniquitie, and hee treasureth up unto himselfe, wrath against the day of wrath,
O why do not we make our eyes as fountains to bewail our Sins? that man is possessed with extreme hardness that lamenteth not his iniquity, and he treasureth up unto himself, wrath against the day of wrath,
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and the declaration of the righteous judgement of God. and the declaration of the righteous judgement of God.
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Well, if wee will not mourne for our sinnes here to repentance, wee shall mourne hereafter in hellish horrour, without hope of helpe or mercie.
Well, if we will not mourn for our Sins Here to Repentance, we shall mourn hereafter in hellish horror, without hope of help or mercy.
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In the third place, this Doctrine that God will Judge us, should make us preserve in ourselves a good conscience.
In the third place, this Doctrine that God will Judge us, should make us preserve in ourselves a good conscience.
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It is the very use that the Apostle makes, Acts 24. 15, 16. Hee had hope that there should be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust,
It is the very use that the Apostle makes, Acts 24. 15, 16. He had hope that there should be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust,
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therefore hee did exercise himselfe to have alwayes a good conscience voyde of offence toward God, and toward men.
Therefore he did exercise himself to have always a good conscience void of offence towards God, and towards men.
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Blessed (saith Christ) are those that are pure in heart. Blessed (Says christ) Are those that Are pure in heart.
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There is nothing that will bee so rewarded, and so regarded at the last day as a good conscience.
There is nothing that will be so rewarded, and so regarded At the last day as a good conscience.
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But for those that have stayned their consciences with all wickednesse and sin, and have not washed their consciences with the bloud of Christ,
But for those that have stained their Consciences with all wickedness and since, and have not washed their Consciences with the blood of christ,
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and the teares of true repentance, these shall have their portion without amongst those that are uncleane.
and the tears of true Repentance, these shall have their portion without among those that Are unclean.
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Lastly, this Doctrine should teach us to feare God, and to give glory to him.
Lastly, this Doctrine should teach us to Fear God, and to give glory to him.
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As Saint Iohn speakes in the Revelation, the day of his Judgement is comming, therefore feare him, and give glory to him.
As Saint John speaks in the Revelation, the day of his Judgement is coming, Therefore Fear him, and give glory to him.
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If the particular judgements of God that light upon men in this life should make us reverence his holy Name,
If the particular Judgments of God that Light upon men in this life should make us Reverence his holy Name,
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how much more should this last Judgement that is so terrible, and unavoidable. FINIS.
how much more should this last Judgement that is so terrible, and unavoidable. FINIS.
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ABRAHAMS PVRCHASE; OR, A POSSESSION FOR BVRIALL. SERMON XIX. GEN. 23. 4. I am a stranger, and sojourner among you:
ABRAHAMS PURCHASE; OR, A POSSESSION FOR BURIAL. SERMON XIX. GEN. 23. 4. I am a stranger, and sojourner among you:
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give me a possession of a burying place with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sight.
give me a possession of a burying place with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sighed.
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THis is the conclusion of all flesh:
THis is the conclusion of all Flesh:
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they were never so deare before, but they come to be as loathsome and intollerable now.
they were never so deer before, but they come to be as loathsome and intolerable now.
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When once the lynes and picture of Death is drawne over the Fabrique of Man or womans body (as it is said here of Sarah) all their glory ceaseth, all their good respect vanisheth away, their best friends would be faynest ridde of them:
When once the lines and picture of Death is drawn over the Fabric of Man or woman's body (as it is said Here of Sarah) all their glory ceases, all their good respect Vanishes away, their best Friends would be feignest rid of them:
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even Sarah that was so goodly and amiable in Abrahams sight, must now out of his sight, he must bury his dead out of his sight.
even Sarah that was so goodly and amiable in Abrahams sighed, must now out of his sighed, he must bury his dead out of his sighed.
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Oh the strange misery that sinne hath brought us to, when it devolveth, and throweth downe all our glory at once:
O the strange misery that sin hath brought us to, when it devolveth, and throweth down all our glory At once:
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and the ruffe of man-kind in their chiefest pride, in their greatest jollitie, all is tumbled in an instant, in a moment to basenesse, and stinke, and miserie!
and the ruff of mankind in their chiefest pride, in their greatest jollity, all is tumbled in an instant, in a moment to baseness, and stink, and misery!
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How should wee be diligent to get the hope of a better life, seeing this is so little worth having? And how should our thoughts alwayes flie up to God,
How should we be diligent to get the hope of a better life, seeing this is so little worth having? And how should our thoughts always fly up to God,
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since there is nothing but rottennesse and putrifaction found here in the world?
since there is nothing but rottenness and putrefaction found Here in the world?
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But Abraham, as the Father of faithfull men, and a patterne to all loving Husbands in all ages insuing, doth not this till such time as the dead Sarah groweth noysome to all that looke upon her.
But Abraham, as the Father of faithful men, and a pattern to all loving Husbands in all ages ensuing, does not this till such time as the dead Sarah grows noisome to all that look upon her.
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As long as he could by his mourning and lamentation prosecute her without offence to his eyes,
As long as he could by his mourning and lamentation prosecute her without offence to his eyes,
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and danger to his health, he did it:
and danger to his health, he did it:
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but now the time is come, when earth must bee put to earth, and dust must returne to dust.
but now the time is come, when earth must be put to earth, and dust must return to dust.
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There is no place for the fairest beauty above ground, when once God hath taken life and breath from it:
There is no place for the Fairest beauty above ground, when once God hath taken life and breath from it:
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it must goe to its owne elements, and to the rocke and pit from whence it was hewen, thither it must returne.
it must go to its own elements, and to the rock and pit from whence it was hewn, thither it must return.
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This holy man therefore being well resolved of this, and knowing the doome already uttered by God upon out first Parents, Dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt returne;
This holy man Therefore being well resolved of this, and knowing the doom already uttered by God upon out First Parents, Dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt return;
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hee cannot keepe his dead longer by him;
he cannot keep his dead longer by him;
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but when God dissolveth the contract by Death, then as she is free for another man,
but when God dissolveth the contract by Death, then as she is free for Another man,
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hee knoweth the bed wherein now shee must be layed, therefore he seekes for it to these Countrey-men that he lived withall, that were Heathens and Pagans,
he Knoweth the Bed wherein now she must be laid, Therefore he seeks for it to these Countrymen that he lived withal, that were heathens and Pagans,
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but very morall and civill men, as wee may see in this whole Discourse.
but very moral and civil men, as we may see in this Whole Discourse.
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And he desireth them that he might have a place for his owne use and turne:
And he Desires them that he might have a place for his own use and turn:
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not intimating so much to them, as that there should be a separation in their very death from Pagans and Heathens,
not intimating so much to them, as that there should be a separation in their very death from Pagans and heathens,
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but he keepeth that to himselfe, and covereth it with smooth speech, and elegancie of language, as his manner was.
but he Keepeth that to himself, and Covereth it with smooth speech, and elegancy of language, as his manner was.
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For indeed it was not lawfull for Abraham to bury his dead amongst the Cananites, the sonnes of Heth, of whom he demanded this peculiar favour at this time:
For indeed it was not lawful for Abraham to bury his dead among the Canaanites, the Sons of Heth, of whom he demanded this peculiar favour At this time:
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but God would have his children, as they differ in all their life from Heathens that know no God,
but God would have his children, as they differ in all their life from heathens that know no God,
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so they should differ in every point, even in their Graves after death, that there might bee no commixtion,
so they should differ in every point, even in their Graves After death, that there might be no commixtion,
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and mingling of light and darknesse, and no fellowship betweene Christ and Belial. Therefore to continue this hope,
and mingling of Light and darkness, and no fellowship between christ and Belial. Therefore to continue this hope,
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and confirme it in all his Posteritie, that were a peculiar and chosen people;
and confirm it in all his Posterity, that were a peculiar and chosen people;
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It was necessarie hee should chuse his Grave, his place of Sepulture, that they might be sequestred from them in their death,
It was necessary he should choose his Grave, his place of Sepulture, that they might be sequestered from them in their death,
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as they were in the course of their life.
as they were in the course of their life.
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Now after he had performed that dutie that every man oweth to his dead friend, especially to his Wife, the mate of his bosome;
Now After he had performed that duty that every man owes to his dead friend, especially to his Wife, the mate of his bosom;
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he commeth to move this to the sonnes of Heth, that were Lords of the soile.
he comes to move this to the Sons of Heth, that were lords of the soil.
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Hee was abundant in teares before hee comes to move it:
He was abundant in tears before he comes to move it:
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for God which commandeth us not to lament for the Dead, as men without hope, doth notwithstanding not forbid us to mourne,
for God which commands us not to lament for the Dead, as men without hope, does notwithstanding not forbid us to mourn,
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and sorrow for them, and to lament: hee giveth us leave;
and sorrow for them, and to lament: he gives us leave;
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nay, he rather alloweth and approveth of naturall affection, when wee weepe with them that weepe,
nay, he rather alloweth and approveth of natural affection, when we weep with them that weep,
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and mourne with them that mourne, and rejoyce with them that rejoyce. and mourn with them that mourn, and rejoice with them that rejoice.
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Abraham knew well in what estate his Wife was, he knew shee was in a happy condition, hee knew shee was the Mother of the Faithfull,Abraham knew well in what estate his Wife was, he knew she was in a happy condition, he knew she was the Mother of the Faithful,
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and was translated to the heavenly Paradise:
and was translated to the heavenly Paradise:
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and hee was not angrie with God for taking away his Wife, he disdained not the act of his providence;
and he was not angry with God for taking away his Wife, he disdained not the act of his providence;
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notwithstanding he resolveth into teares and laments.
notwithstanding he resolves into tears and laments.
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so she is no more his Wife:
so she is no more his Wife:
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And these may well stand together, if they be not (as S. Ierome saith) rebellious teares against God,
And these may well stand together, if they be not (as S. Jerome Says) rebellious tears against God,
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and against hope, and against the faith of the Resurrection:
and against hope, and against the faith of the Resurrection:
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they are qualified and allowed, and accepted with the Lord, as a testimonie of that good affection,
they Are qualified and allowed, and accepted with the Lord, as a testimony of that good affection,
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and brotherly love that he commandeth to be in every one.
and brotherly love that he commands to be in every one.
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After he had performed this, perhaps mourned three or foure dayes for his wife, he knew this mourning must have an end, he knew that he must commit her to the ground,
After he had performed this, perhaps mourned three or foure days for his wife, he knew this mourning must have an end, he knew that he must commit her to the ground,
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and make away with her, that she might not be a means further to continue, & aggravate his sorrow to no purpose:
and make away with her, that she might not be a means further to continue, & aggravate his sorrow to no purpose:
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for with that condition a man is allowed the use of affections, as that he respect the glory of God,
for with that condition a man is allowed the use of affections, as that he respect the glory of God,
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and give way to weake nature, rather then to any indulgent affection that is too head-strong and unruly,
and give Way to weak nature, rather then to any indulgent affection that is too headstrong and unruly,
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as though there were no hope in the promise of the Almightie.
as though there were no hope in the promise of the Almighty.
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Therefore (I say) when he had thus moderated himselfe, as first to shew by his sorrow that he was a loving husband,
Therefore (I say) when he had thus moderated himself, as First to show by his sorrow that he was a loving husband,
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and then to shew in the ceasing of his sorrow that he was a wise man,
and then to show in the ceasing of his sorrow that he was a wise man,
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and a faithfull Christian, he commeth now to the chiefe and maine point, whereby to make an end of his sorrow,
and a faithful Christian, he comes now to the chief and main point, whereby to make an end of his sorrow,
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and take away the cause of further griefe, the sight of his dead. Hee commeth to desire a possession of buriall:
and take away the cause of further grief, the sighed of his dead. He comes to desire a possession of burial:
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and because hee was a stranger here, he commeth to those that were Lords, chiefe ones,
and Because he was a stranger Here, he comes to those that were lords, chief ones,
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and desireth them to intercede for him to the chiefe Lord, to bargaine with him for a place that hee had sought out,
and Desires them to intercede for him to the chief Lord, to bargain with him for a place that he had sought out,
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and as it seemeth (by Gods direction too) chosen. But I will goe no further then the Text.
and as it seems (by God's direction too) chosen. But I will go no further then the Text.
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Wherein first consider a certaine preamble that the holy man useth to the people that he now converst with, in these words.
Wherein First Consider a certain preamble that the holy man uses to the people that he now conversed with, in these words.
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I am a stranger, and a sojourner among you. I am a stranger, and a sojourner among you.
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Wherein the sweetnesse of his nature doth shew it selfe, that he was both humble-minded, to know and confesse that he was a stranger,
Wherein the sweetness of his nature does show it self, that he was both humble-minded, to know and confess that he was a stranger,
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and also that hee was full of reverence and respect to those that he dwelt with:
and also that he was full of Reverence and respect to those that he dwelled with:
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I am a stranger among you; You are the Lords, I a poore tenant;I am a stranger among you; You Are the lords, I a poor tenant;
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You the Masters of the soile, I but an Inmate, that came in and was first lodged by you, and with your consent;
You the Masters of the soil, I but an Inmate, that Come in and was First lodged by you, and with your consent;
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and without your consent I will not attempt any thing.
and without your consent I will not attempt any thing.
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That is the premonition whereby hee insinuateth into their affections, and makes way for his speech and petition that after hee was to propound and tender to them.
That is the premonition whereby he insinuates into their affections, and makes Way for his speech and petition that After he was to propound and tender to them.
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And then the Petition followeth, Give me, because I will not take it of my owne head:
And then the Petition follows, Give me, Because I will not take it of my own head:
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Give me, What? A possession, such a thing as I may call my owne, as I may have to my owne use, sequestred from all other mens:Give me, What? A possession, such a thing as I may call my own, as I may have to my own use, sequestered from all other men's:
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And Give it mee; not upon gift meerely, but for my money, give it me for price:
And Give it me; not upon gift merely, but for my money, give it me for price:
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answer me what I shall pay, that I may acquire and make this purchase. Thirdly, for what hee would have this possession:
answer me what I shall pay, that I may acquire and make this purchase. Thirdly, for what he would have this possession:
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To burie his Wife, and himselfe, and his posteritie; A burying place for them. A strange thing;
To bury his Wife, and himself, and his posterity; A burying place for them. A strange thing;
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a strange purchase for a man, to purchase no other ground, but to buy land for a burying place.
a strange purchase for a man, to purchase no other ground, but to buy land for a burying place.
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Lastly, whom he would burie there, my dead. Hee calleth her not his Wife, but his Dead;
Lastly, whom he would bury there, my dead. He calls her not his Wife, but his Dead;
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because now the contract was ended by Death, and she was no more his Wife, but one of his loving friends.
Because now the contract was ended by Death, and she was no more his Wife, but one of his loving Friends.
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Buriall care after Death, it is committed to men by God, and by the voyce of Nature,
Burial care After Death, it is committed to men by God, and by the voice of Nature,
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therefore give mee a place to burie my dead out of my sight.
Therefore give me a place to bury my dead out of my sighed.
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It grieved him to see that beauty turned to pale blacke darknesse, that now had over-faced the face of that beautifull woman:
It grieved him to see that beauty turned to pale black darkness, that now had overfaced the face of that beautiful woman:
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to see that sweet composed body that was the mirrour of the times;
to see that sweet composed body that was the mirror of the times;
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and the miracle of women in those ages, that it was now subject to rottennesse and putrefaction,
and the miracle of women in those ages, that it was now Subject to rottenness and putrefaction,
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and did now grow noisome, that it made men flie from it, that they could not looke upon it.
and did now grow noisome, that it made men fly from it, that they could not look upon it.
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That I may bury my dead out of my sight. These are the branches of my Text.That I may bury my dead out of my sighed. These Are the branches of my Text.
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First, concerning the humble preface that Abraham makes, I am a stranger and a sojourner among you.
First, Concerning the humble preface that Abraham makes, I am a stranger and a sojourner among you.
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A marvellous thing to consider the great faith of our Father Abraham, and patience that he used in the apprehension of Gods promise:
A marvellous thing to Consider the great faith of our Father Abraham, and patience that he used in the apprehension of God's promise:
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for all this land was Abrahams land, yet hee confest himselfe a stranger: and Saint Steven saith in Acts 7. that hee had not one foot of ground;
for all this land was Abrahams land, yet he confessed himself a stranger: and Saint Steven Says in Acts 7. that he had not one foot of ground;
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not a foot in all the land that he could owne.
not a foot in all the land that he could own.
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This is that wherein God is most glorious in his Saints their expectation, their patient expectation of Gods promises:
This is that wherein God is most glorious in his Saints their expectation, their patient expectation of God's promises:
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that they thinke themselves as well for the time to come, for that which shall come,
that they think themselves as well for the time to come, for that which shall come,
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as if they were in present possession.
as if they were in present possession.
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When the Lord brought Abraham out of his native Countrey, out of Ur of the Chaldees, from the furthest part of Syria, hee brought him many hundred miles to an unknowne Land,
When the Lord brought Abraham out of his native Country, out of Ur of the Chaldees, from the furthest part of Syria, he brought him many hundred miles to an unknown Land,
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and he promised to give him that Land, and to his seed after him: who would have thought but he meant to give him personall possession? But no,
and he promised to give him that Land, and to his seed After him: who would have Thought but he meant to give him personal possession? But no,
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as soone as he was there, the Lord drives him out by famine into Egypt, and then hee understood that Gods mind was not to give it him;
as soon as he was there, the Lord drives him out by famine into Egypt, and then he understood that God's mind was not to give it him;
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but when the sinnes of the Amorites were ripe, and the people of Israell were growne to a number, that they might come by some claime and right,
but when the Sins of the amorites were ripe, and the people of Israel were grown to a number, that they might come by Some claim and right,
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and be such a multitude as should not be contemned, that they might not come by way of miracle to take possession,
and be such a multitude as should not be contemned, that they might not come by Way of miracle to take possession,
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then God purposed to give it him.
then God purposed to give it him.
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So that this thing we may learne hence, that God is infinitely gracious to his children,
So that this thing we may Learn hence, that God is infinitely gracious to his children,
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when they are content with the appearance of things to come, aswell as if they had present possession.
when they Are content with the appearance of things to come, aswell as if they had present possession.
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This is that which the Apostle Saint Paul frequently speakes of in Heb. 11. that the Fathers had regard to the promises,
This is that which the Apostle Saint Paul frequently speaks of in Hebrew 11. that the Father's had regard to the promises,
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and trusted upon God, that that should be truly performed that was spoken to them,
and trusted upon God, that that should be truly performed that was spoken to them,
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and therein they rested themselves, and were aswell contented with the good word of God for the future times,
and therein they rested themselves, and were aswell contented with the good word of God for the future times,
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for their posterities, as if they had it performed in their owne persons. I am a stranger and a sojourner.
for their Posterities, as if they had it performed in their own Persons. I am a stranger and a sojourner.
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Here are two words, the one, (A sojourner,) signifieth, hee that passeth by, as those that come to see divers Countreys and stay not, but are making homewards:
Here Are two words, the one, (A sojourner,) signifies, he that passes by, as those that come to see diverse Countries' and stay not, but Are making homeward:
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the other (A stranger,) signifieth, one that sitteth by in a place. Abraham was both of them;
the other (A stranger,) signifies, one that Sitteth by in a place. Abraham was both of them;
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for when God commanded him, he was ready at any time to dislodge and goe his way:
for when God commanded him, he was ready At any time to dislodge and go his Way:
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as long as he found the mercie of God to him;
as long as he found the mercy of God to him;
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that is, as long as there was peace, and plentie in the land, hee rested there in that place in his Calling.
that is, as long as there was peace, and plenty in the land, he rested there in that place in his Calling.
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God appointed him to sit there, and there he sate, but not as heire of the ground,
God appointed him to fit there, and there he sat, but not as heir of the ground,
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as a Lord, but as one that did sit there by favour, as enjoying a peece of ground for his cattell to feed upon (for the Land was not full,
as a Lord, but as one that did fit there by favour, as enjoying a piece of ground for his cattle to feed upon (for the Land was not full,
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but they might afford some roome to strangers) such was he, ready to flie when God called him.
but they might afford Some room to Strangers) such was he, ready to fly when God called him.
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Therefore when God called him to Egypt, he presently changed the place, and went to that:
Therefore when God called him to Egypt, he presently changed the place, and went to that:
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and from thence when God called him againe, he came to Mamre, and there he dwelt with the Inhabitants of the Land,
and from thence when God called him again, he Come to Mamre, and there he dwelled with the Inhabitants of the Land,
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because hee understood that that was the place that God had selected for him to make his possession.
Because he understood that that was the place that God had selected for him to make his possession.
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It teacheth us to learne this voyce of our Father Abraham; as children learne to speake by their Parents, and delight in their language:
It Teaches us to Learn this voice of our Father Abraham; as children Learn to speak by their Parents, and delight in their language:
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so we should still delight our selves in this language of the Father of the faithfull, to be,
so we should still delight our selves in this language of the Father of the faithful, to be,
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and account our selves strangers and sojourners among you that bee the world, among you that have your cares so fixed on the world, that you have no care of heaven:
and account our selves Strangers and sojourners among you that be the world, among you that have your Cares so fixed on the world, that you have no care of heaven:
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among you that will give nothing, but hoard up riches, and you know not to whom you shall leave them:among you that will give nothing, but hoard up riches, and you know not to whom you shall leave them:
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among you that have no dwelling above in that Citie, whose builder and maker is God: among you that have no Dwelling above in that city, whose builder and maker is God:
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among you that live only on earth, I am a stranger among you. among you that live only on earth, I am a stranger among you.
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And being so (as every Christian must professe himselfe) it therefore followeth, we must abstaine from all fleshly lusts,
And being so (as every Christian must profess himself) it Therefore follows, we must abstain from all fleshly Lustiest,
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and worldly desires, and carnall concupiscences and appetites: for strangers use not to settle on their dregs in the Countrey they passe thorow,
and worldly Desires, and carnal concupiscences and appetites: for Strangers use not to settle on their dregs in the Country they pass thorough,
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but as men in motion, they take that which is needfull, knowing that they have a Countrey in another place, the blessed Ierusalem that is from above, who is the mother of us all.
but as men in motion, they take that which is needful, knowing that they have a Country in Another place, the blessed Ierusalem that is from above, who is the mother of us all.
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Secondly, we are to consider here the humble conclusion that Abraham makes out of his pilgrimage, out of his strangenesse:
Secondly, we Are to Consider Here the humble conclusion that Abraham makes out of his pilgrimage, out of his strangeness:
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because he was a stranger; therefore he will be no meddler, as it is an old rule, strangers must be no meddlers, they must not take what they will, not buy what they will, strangers doe not purchase land in a strange Countrey, without the good will of the Natives.
Because he was a stranger; Therefore he will be no meddler, as it is an old Rule, Strangers must be no meddlers, they must not take what they will, not buy what they will, Strangers do not purchase land in a strange Country, without the good will of the Natives.
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Such was the nature of this holy man of God, hee would not so much as make bold with them for a burying place without their consent.
Such was the nature of this holy man of God, he would not so much as make bold with them for a burying place without their consent.
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One would thinke it had beene easie for him to have ventured upon this:
One would think it had been easy for him to have ventured upon this:
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whensoever a man dies, the common custome of nature, and the law of Nations yeeldeth this priviledge to put their dead into the ground, earth to earth:
whensoever a man die, the Common custom of nature, and the law of nations yields this privilege to put their dead into the ground, earth to earth:
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there is none so barbarous as to denie, by the light of nature, but that a dead man should be buried, strangers, or Forreiners, or native Inhabitants:
there is none so barbarous as to deny, by the Light of nature, but that a dead man should be buried, Strangers, or Foreigners, or native Inhabitants:
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therefore I say a man would thinke that such a man as Abraham might safely have ventured upon this to bury Sarah, and never told them, and asked their good will.
Therefore I say a man would think that such a man as Abraham might safely have ventured upon this to bury Sarah, and never told them, and asked their good will.
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But no, the blessed man was of another mettall, of a heavenly and sweet disposition, hee would trouble no man, he would give no offence,
But no, the blessed man was of Another mettle, of a heavenly and sweet disposition, he would trouble no man, he would give no offence,
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but carry himselfe as an Angell of God among them, harmlesse to every one, he desireth every mans love, he was carefull to avoid any mans despleasure:
but carry himself as an Angel of God among them, harmless to every one, he Desires every men love, he was careful to avoid any men despleasure:
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and therefore he commeth to them as to great men, and intreateth them, as if it had beene for a Lordship,
and Therefore he comes to them as to great men, and intreateth them, as if it had been for a Lordship,
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or a peece of a Province, or some great matter of estate: he commeth to beg a Grave, he desireth a burying place.
or a piece of a Province, or Some great matter of estate: he comes to beg a Grave, he Desires a burying place.
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This should teach us what ought to bee our condition in this world, not to be audacious and bold,
This should teach us what ought to be our condition in this world, not to be audacious and bold,
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and presumptuous, as commonly we are one upon another.
and presumptuous, as commonly we Are one upon Another.
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And even strangers themselves so forget themselves now adayes, that they make no conscience of depraving,
And even Strangers themselves so forget themselves now adays, that they make no conscience of depraving,
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and undermining, and spoyling, and putting Natives out of their possession:
and undermining, and spoiling, and putting Natives out of their possession:
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they get to themselves such an impudencie, as is strange, and none of the least reproaches, they neither approve themselves to God nor men by this bold intrusion.
they get to themselves such an impudency, as is strange, and none of the least Reproaches, they neither approve themselves to God nor men by this bold intrusion.
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Let strangers be like themselves, to know that nothing is theirs that they can challenge, they must come to it by the good will,
Let Strangers be like themselves, to know that nothing is theirs that they can challenge, they must come to it by the good will,
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and consent of the parties, for strangers are not at home, but to be sent home to their owne place, they must presume of nothing out of their place.
and consent of the parties, for Strangers Are not At home, but to be sent home to their own place, they must presume of nothing out of their place.
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If men did consider this, they would not shoulder out and injure and backbite one another,
If men did Consider this, they would not shoulder out and injure and backbite one Another,
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and all for base worldly pelfe, little better then a burying place, then a Rodde of ground to make them a Grave:
and all for base worldly pelf, little better then a burying place, then a Rod of ground to make them a Grave:
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but men are so set on it, as though all their hope were here, as though they had no treasure in another place,
but men Are so Set on it, as though all their hope were Here, as though they had no treasure in Another place,
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as though this were their home, and they had no further motion to better things. This is the Preface. Now the Petition followes. Give me I pray you.
as though this were their home, and they had no further motion to better things. This is the Preface. Now the Petition follows. Give me I pray you.
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Giveme, not Gratis; the meaning is not (as after the storie sheweth) he would not take it for nothing,Give me, not Gratis; the meaning is not (as After the story shows) he would not take it for nothing,
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but give mee for price, for reasonable bargaine, as you shall deeme it fit to give me.
but give me for price, for reasonable bargain, as you shall deem it fit to give me.
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See here againe the excellent moderation of this great man, this great servant of God:
See Here again the excellent moderation of this great man, this great servant of God:
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hee confest it lay in their power to assigne and contract with him for any thing:
he confessed it lay in their power to assign and contract with him for any thing:
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it must be their gift, or else he would venture upon nothing: I have lived among you, and I would faine die among you too;
it must be their gift, or Else he would venture upon nothing: I have lived among you, and I would feign die among you too;
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as you have given me leave to live with you, I beseech you cast not a way my dead:
as you have given me leave to live with you, I beseech you cast not a Way my dead:
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my Wife is gone the way of all flesh, and I shall follow her shortly, cast us not away:
my Wife is gone the Way of all Flesh, and I shall follow her shortly, cast us not away:
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there is no further corporall living for us together;
there is no further corporal living for us together;
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I beseech you give mee a burying place, and then we shall be one corporation, our bodyes will moulder to nothing, and not hurt you;
I beseech you give me a burying place, and then we shall be one corporation, our bodies will moulder to nothing, and not hurt you;
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therefore give mee, that which is a common gift, a gift that enemies will give to enemies,
Therefore give me, that which is a Common gift, a gift that enemies will give to enemies,
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and therefore a gift to strangers, and it is naturall to doe good to strangers. I beseech you give me.
and Therefore a gift to Strangers, and it is natural to do good to Strangers. I beseech you give me.
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What is this hee would have? For though this people were very liberall, and would have given him a hundred times more then this hee requested,
What is this he would have? For though this people were very liberal, and would have given him a hundred times more then this he requested,
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as wee see afterward by their answer: it would have beene a great matter that Abraham should have beene denyed:
as we see afterwards by their answer: it would have been a great matter that Abraham should have been denied:
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yet this holy man asketh such a gift, as they might well grant without harme. Hereupon the holy man is to be commended;
yet this holy man asks such a gift, as they might well grant without harm. Hereupon the holy man is to be commended;
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as for the great beggars of the world, they cry, Give, give; all the whole Countrey is not sufficient to satisfie their desire,
as for the great beggars of the world, they cry, Give, give; all the Whole Country is not sufficient to satisfy their desire,
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but still when they have had this, and that preferment, they cry still Give. This blesfed man was of more moderation, hee had a more circumcised heart and desire:
but still when they have had this, and that preferment, they cry still Give. This blesfed man was of more moderation, he had a more circumcised heart and desire:
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hee desireth no more then they might well forbeare, and part with, and suffer him to have without hindrance.
he Desires no more then they might well forbear, and part with, and suffer him to have without hindrance.
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And so it teacheth men their dutie, that they should not too much grate upon a friend,
And so it Teaches men their duty, that they should not too much grate upon a friend,
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nor too impudently demand things that cannot well be parted with:
nor too impudently demand things that cannot well be parted with:
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many men are of such good natures, that they will give away at the first sight of a Petition, that that shall bee a great losse,
many men Are of such good nature's, that they will give away At the First sighed of a Petition, that that shall be a great loss,
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and damage to them, and after wish that they had not given it, when they cannot recover it againe.
and damage to them, and After wish that they had not given it, when they cannot recover it again.
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There was no such spirit in Abraham, nor should be in Gods children, they should not bee insatiable,
There was no such Spirit in Abraham, nor should be in God's children, they should not be insatiable,
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and extend themselves to unreasonable demands:
and extend themselves to unreasonable demands:
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a thing that argueth one altogether glued to this world, and one that hath no further expectation then of things below.
a thing that argue one altogether glued to this world, and one that hath no further expectation then of things below.
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Give me: What? A possession of buiall. Give me: What? A possession of buiall.
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First, A Possesson. Hee would have it so conveyed, as no man might make claime of it,
First, A Possession. He would have it so conveyed, as no man might make claim of it,
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1668
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but that it should be for him, and his for ever.
but that it should be for him, and his for ever.
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Therefore it was, as it were, a Church-yard that he begged, such a one as was capable,
Therefore it was, as it were, a Churchyard that he begged, such a one as was capable,
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and had sufficient scope and roome for his whole Posteritie in the time to come, in times of trouble and persecution:
and had sufficient scope and room for his Whole Posterity in the time to come, in times of trouble and persecution:
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1668
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for in this place were the Fathers and those Patriarches (though we reade not of their Buriall in this place in the booke of God many of them,
for in this place were the Father's and those Patriarchs (though we read not of their Burial in this place in the book of God many of them,
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1668
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yet notwithstanding it is likely that all the Patriarches had their bodies) conveyed to this place,
yet notwithstanding it is likely that all the Patriarchs had their bodies) conveyed to this place,
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and that the great ones in Egypt that so demeaned themselves, that they had favour from the Court, were brought to this place.
and that the great ones in Egypt that so demeaned themselves, that they had favour from the Court, were brought to this place.
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1668
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For these and himselfe, and his present Familie about him, whom it might please God to strike with Death he knew not how soone, the holy Father desired a place separate, that there might bee no mingling of the select people of God with those that were without God in the present world, as the Apostle saith.
For these and himself, and his present Family about him, whom it might please God to strike with Death he knew not how soon, the holy Father desired a place separate, that there might be no mingling of the select people of God with those that were without God in the present world, as the Apostle Says.
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1668
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Now for this, there is no distinction in our time, for Christ being made the Corner stone, hath made both walls one, the Jewes and Gentiles being built upon himselfe, all this difference is taken away:
Now for this, there is no distinction in our time, for christ being made the Corner stone, hath made both walls one, the Jews and Gentiles being built upon himself, all this difference is taken away:
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1669
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But at that time it was fit to maintaine a distinction, to keepe a note of difference.
But At that time it was fit to maintain a distinction, to keep a note of difference.
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1669
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As God set a marke upon the flesh of Abraham, and upon the houses of the Isralites in Egypt, so they kept this in all points,
As God Set a mark upon the Flesh of Abraham, and upon the houses of the Israelites in Egypt, so they kept this in all points,
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even in their very Graves, that a difference might be maintained betweene the seed of the Woman,
even in their very Graves, that a difference might be maintained between the seed of the Woman,
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and the seed of the Serpent to the uttermost. Give mee a possession, a burying place.
and the seed of the Serpent to the uttermost. Give me a possession, a burying place.
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1669
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Here is the end why he would have this Possession. A strange kind of Possession: a thing that every one is borne to, no man will denie this:
Here is the end why he would have this Possession. A strange kind of Possession: a thing that every one is born to, no man will deny this:
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1670
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we say the land in the Church-yard is every mans, every man is borne to that land.
we say the land in the Churchyard is every men, every man is born to that land.
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Behold such a land, such an inheritance this Father commeth to begge.
Behold such a land, such an inheritance this Father comes to beg.
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He hath not a foot of ground in all the whole land, no place to dwell in, but by their leaves;
He hath not a foot of ground in all the Whole land, no place to dwell in, but by their leaves;
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1670
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no place to feed on but with their consent; he is content thus to possesse, to have it upon their hand;
no place to feed on but with their consent; he is content thus to possess, to have it upon their hand;
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to haue his house upon their liking, and his field and grasse upon their affection, and content to be gone, and depart upon their bidding:
to have his house upon their liking, and his field and grass upon their affection, and content to be gone, and depart upon their bidding:
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1670
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but when it commeth that his dead must be buryed, there is no dislodging then, no removing then, that is a Possession, he makes not other things his Possession, but useth them in a transitorie manner.
but when it comes that his dead must be buried, there is no dislodging then, no removing then, that is a Possession, he makes not other things his Possession, but uses them in a transitory manner.
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So that the holy Ghost would teach us this, that a mans Grave is his strong hold, his Possession. And indeed there is no Possession so durable and certaine as the Grave:
So that the holy Ghost would teach us this, that a men Grave is his strong hold, his Possession. And indeed there is no Possession so durable and certain as the Grave:
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and so to be good to all that come of that issue for their sakes. Let me bury my dead.
and so to be good to all that come of that issue for their sakes. Let me bury my dead.
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all the lands, and all the meanes that a man hath in this world, it may in the course of time, either by the misguidance of the partie,
all the Lands, and all the means that a man hath in this world, it may in the course of time, either by the misguidance of the party,
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1671
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or the succession of prodigalls be made away, that he that hath had full possessions may not have a foot of land to call his owne:
or the succession of prodigals be made away, that he that hath had full possessions may not have a foot of land to call his own:
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1671
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so Possessions are alterable, sometime one mans, sometimes anothers, and againe anothers, no man knoweth whose, because they are still removing.
so Possessions Are alterable, sometime one men, sometime another's, and again another's, no man Knoweth whose, Because they Are still removing.
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But when a man is possest of his Grave, that is a long Possession, that Lease is time out of mind,
But when a man is possessed of his Grave, that is a long Possession, that Lease is time out of mind,
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and it holdeth to the comming of Christ to Judgement.
and it holds to the coming of christ to Judgement.
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Though there be a sort of covetous men in the world that care not for lucre and gaine to remove dead bodies, to make men pay deafe,
Though there be a sort of covetous men in the world that care not for lucre and gain to remove dead bodies, to make men pay deaf,
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1672
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and yet presently when the memory of that payment is gone (in this base respect) to remove them from their naturall rest,
and yet presently when the memory of that payment is gone (in this base respect) to remove them from their natural rest,
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and to put new bodies in their roome.
and to put new bodies in their room.
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Though this (I say) be practised by some, yet notwithstanding the Lord hath ordered this that a man should have his Grave for ever;
Though this (I say) be practised by Some, yet notwithstanding the Lord hath ordered this that a man should have his Grave for ever;
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1672
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and that all Christian men should know that they have no such true inherent possession, sticking to them,
and that all Christian men should know that they have no such true inherent possession, sticking to them,
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and they to it, as the Grave.
and they to it, as the Grave.
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Thus the great God bringeth us to life by death, making us possesse the Grave here for a time,
Thus the great God brings us to life by death, making us possess the Grave Here for a time,
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and after possesseth us with life and glory, and joy in the highest heavens.
and After Possesses us with life and glory, and joy in the highest heavens.
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Behold Abraham: see how he beginneth to possesse the world, by no land, pasture, or earable Lordship:
Behold Abraham: see how he begins to possess the world, by no land, pasture, or earable Lordship:
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the first thing is a Grave. So every Christian must make his resolution.
the First thing is a Grave. So every Christian must make his resolution.
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The first housholdstuffe that ever Seleucus bought in Babylon was a Sepulchre stone, a stone to lay upon him when hee was dead;
The First Household stuff that ever Seleucus bought in Babylon was a Sepulchre stone, a stone to lay upon him when he was dead;
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that he kept in his garden. So we should begin to make that our chiefe utensill:
that he kept in his garden. So we should begin to make that our chief utensill:
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it should teach every Christian much more to be mortified so to the world, as to bee settled upon nothing for a Possession, so as the ground where his flesh shall rest in hope, till the Lord revive him,
it should teach every Christian much more to be mortified so to the world, as to be settled upon nothing for a Possession, so as the ground where his Flesh shall rest in hope, till the Lord revive him,
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and give him his Spirit againe.
and give him his Spirit again.
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A strong kind of entrance this holy man made into the holy Land, that the first thing hee takes possession of, should bee a place of buriall for the dead.
A strong kind of Entrance this holy man made into the holy Land, that the First thing he Takes possession of, should be a place of burial for the dead.
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1674
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Even so wondrously God useth to worke:
Even so wondrously God uses to work:
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so long as she was alive upon the ground she was his Wife, but now when she is to goe into the ground he calleth her his dead, but not his Wife.
so long as she was alive upon the ground she was his Wife, but now when she is to go into the ground he calls her his dead, but not his Wife.
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the promised seed it came of the dead wombe of Sarah: and accordingly it is in this great and famous Historie, that out of these dead ones, the Lord takes such a firme possession of this Land, that when foure hundred yeares were come about, there was such a quicke issue, that it drove all the Inhabitants out of the Land:
the promised seed it Come of the dead womb of Sarah: and accordingly it is in this great and famous History, that out of these dead ones, the Lord Takes such a firm possession of this Land, that when foure hundred Years were come about, there was such a quick issue, that it drove all the Inhabitants out of the Land:
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for out of Sarah that was now dead, and Abraham and the Patriarches that were interred in his Cave, out of their dead loynes the Lord raised a living issue of six hundred thousand footmen, besides women and children that came under the conduct of Ioshua and discomfited the Captaines of the Land • … d tooke possession.
for out of Sarah that was now dead, and Abraham and the Patriarchs that were interred in his Cave, out of their dead loins the Lord raised a living issue of six hundred thousand footmen, beside women and children that Come under the conduct of Ioshua and discomfited the Captains of the Land • … worser took possession.
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The gracious God out of dead and poore things in the world raiseth strengeth and Majestie:
The gracious God out of dead and poor things in the world Raiseth strength and Majesty:
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that those that they trampled upon, and accounted as dead men, the Lord made out of them such a living stocke, that all the power of Canaan was not able to hold up,
that those that they trampled upon, and accounted as dead men, the Lord made out of them such a living stock, that all the power of Canaan was not able to hold up,
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and make head against them (they were such a powerfull Armie) but hid themselves in Caves,
and make head against them (they were such a powerful Army) but hid themselves in Caves,
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and became as dead men, to give place to these dead men.
and became as dead men, to give place to these dead men.
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Here is the wonderfull great glory of the Almightie out of meere nothing, to worke all things,
Here is the wonderful great glory of the Almighty out of mere nothing, to work all things,
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and as he made all things that are seene out of nothing (for by faith we learne that things that are seene, were made of things that are not seene) so he still continueth to lay his foundation in basenesse and humilitie, in a ridiculous manner to flesh and bloud,
and as he made all things that Are seen out of nothing (for by faith we Learn that things that Are seen, were made of things that Are not seen) so he still Continueth to lay his Foundation in baseness and humility, in a ridiculous manner to Flesh and blood,
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yet out of that hee bringeth large and infinite majestie and glory, such as no man can aspire in his thoughts to thinke sufficiently of.
yet out of that he brings large and infinite majesty and glory, such as no man can aspire in his thoughts to think sufficiently of.
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Give mee a burying place to bury my dead.
Give me a burying place to bury my dead.
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Behold, he calleth here Sarah, his dead, he calleth her not Wife, though it is said after in the Text, that Abraham buried Sarah his wife;
Behold, he calls Here Sarah, his dead, he calls her not Wife, though it is said After in the Text, that Abraham buried Sarah his wife;
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yet that is in respect of the time of her life, when they lived together, and in respect of the former societie, and converse they had:
yet that is in respect of the time of her life, when they lived together, and in respect of the former society, and converse they had:
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but now he speakes to the point, she is no more his Wife, but his dead. It is translated by all in the Neuter Gender, not my dead shee,
but now he speaks to the point, she is no more his Wife, but his dead. It is translated by all in the Neuter Gender, not my dead she,
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but my dead, simply in the Neuter gender, as a thing which now had not so much relation.
but my dead, simply in the Neuter gender, as a thing which now had not so much Relation.
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So it is true, when men and women are severed by Death, they are no more man and wife, but one anothers dead.
So it is true, when men and women Are severed by Death, they Are no more man and wife, but one another's dead.
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For as the Apostle saith, Doe you not know that as long as a man liveth, his wife is subject to him,
For as the Apostle Says, Do you not know that as long as a man lives, his wife is Subject to him,
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and shee must not converse with another? So likewise for men againe:and she must not converse with Another? So likewise for men again:
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That Matrimonie is Gods blessing for present use of mankind, for the propagating of the Species, to continue the seed of man to the worlds end, that there may be still a generation to praise God their Creatour;
That Matrimony is God's blessing for present use of mankind, for the propagating of the Species, to continue the seed of man to the world's end, that there may be still a generation to praise God their Creator;
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and so being a temporall thing ordained for the office of this life, it ceaseth when Death commeth:
and so being a temporal thing ordained for the office of this life, it ceases when Death comes:
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there is nothing but Death, and that which Christ speakes of in the Gospell, can make a separation:
there is nothing but Death, and that which christ speaks of in the Gospel, can make a separation:
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when Death commeth all relations cease, and a wife is no wife, and a husband is no husband.
when Death comes all relations cease, and a wife is no wife, and a husband is no husband.
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Behold out of th• … the infinite love of God in Christ that hath made all things, all unions,
Behold out of th• … the infinite love of God in christ that hath made all things, all unions,
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and contracts, hath made all to be void but his owne:
and contracts, hath made all to be void but his own:
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for our Lord Jesus in life and death is our Husband, our Lord, our Master, our Father,
for our Lord jesus in life and death is our Husband, our Lord, our Master, our Father,
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as well in the one as in the other:
as well in the one as in the other:
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whereas by the intercourse of Death all things are dissolved, two of the best friends that are may part upon discontent,
whereas by the intercourse of Death all things Are dissolved, two of the best Friends that Are may part upon discontent,
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and body and soule must part at Death, and Husband and wife (the Symboll of Christ and his Church) must part one from another:
and body and soul must part At Death, and Husband and wife (the Symbol of christ and his Church) must part one from Another:
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yet when all societies and contracts part, Christ doth not part from us, but he is in the Grave,
yet when all societies and contracts part, christ does not part from us, but he is in the Grave,
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as well as in the highest heavens, our Husband, and Lord, and Spouse, and wee are his Church still, we keepe the same relation,
as well as in the highest heavens, our Husband, and Lord, and Spouse, and we Are his Church still, we keep the same Relation,
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and as strong bonds in death, as in life. My Dead.
and as strong bonds in death, as in life. My Dead.
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Yet notwithstanding though she was not Abrahams Wife, yet she was Abrahams dead. This must teach a man after he is freed by Death from the combination and contract,
Yet notwithstanding though she was not Abrahams Wife, yet she was Abrahams dead. This must teach a man After he is freed by Death from the combination and contract,
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yet that there is a care remaining to the Dead, a love to that, though not as to a Wife:
yet that there is a care remaining to the Dead, a love to that, though not as to a Wife:
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the respects of Man and Wife are carnall and fleshly, Death commeth and cutteth downe the flesh,
the respects of Man and Wife Are carnal and fleshly, Death comes and cutteth down the Flesh,
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therefore cutteth off that respect too:
Therefore cutteth off that respect too:
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but because she was dead, and there was such bonds betweene them formerly, therefore a man is bound to lament and sorrow for his dead, as Abraham did here, to love the memorie of the dead, to speake well of the dead when occasion serveth, to commend them for their vertues, to use the friends of the dead (as farre as is in their power) with all courtisie, to bee good to the children of the Dead, those that the Mother hath left,
but Because she was dead, and there was such bonds between them formerly, Therefore a man is bound to lament and sorrow for his dead, as Abraham did Here, to love the memory of the dead, to speak well of the dead when occasion serves, to commend them for their Virtues, to use the Friends of the dead (as Far as is in their power) with all courtisie, to be good to the children of the Dead, those that the Mother hath left,
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and not to cast them into the hands of a furious woman, a new Wife, that neither careth for dead nor living:
and not to cast them into the hands of a furious woman, a new Wife, that neither Careth for dead nor living:
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but to have a speciall regard to the bonds and familiaritie, and that spirituall acquaintance that God made in this life:
but to have a special regard to the bonds and familiarity, and that spiritual acquaintance that God made in this life:
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A strange thing, Out of my sight. Was his griefe so aggravated, as hee could not still behold her face? or was it necessary that the carkasse it selfe must be conveyed away? must it needs be that the body being now no way amiable,
A strange thing, Out of my sighed. Was his grief so aggravated, as he could not still behold her face? or was it necessary that the carcase it self must be conveyed away? must it needs be that the body being now no Way amiable,
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but noisome, must be conveyed out of a mans sight? The best friend in the world cannot endure the sight of a dead body, it is a gastly sight, especially when it commeth to that dissolution, that the parts begin to have an evill savour and smell,
but noisome, must be conveyed out of a men sighed? The best friend in the world cannot endure the sighed of a dead body, it is a ghastly sighed, especially when it comes to that dissolution, that the parts begin to have an evil savour and smell,
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as all have when they are dead: then to keepe themselves in life and health, it is necessary to avoid them, to burie their dead out of their sight.
as all have when they Are dead: then to keep themselves in life and health, it is necessary to avoid them, to bury their dead out of their sighed.
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And what so sweet a sight once to blessed Abraham, as Sarah? What so sweet a spectacle to the world as Sarah? The great Kings of the world, set her as a Parragon, and shee came no where but her beauty enamoured them:
And what so sweet a sighed once to blessed Abraham, as Sarah? What so sweet a spectacle to the world as Sarah? The great Kings of the world, Set her as a Paragon, and she Come no where but her beauty enamoured them:
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shee was a sweet prospect in all eyes, every man gazed on her with great content, to see the beautie of God,
she was a sweet prospect in all eyes, every man gazed on her with great content, to see the beauty of God,
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as in so many lines marked out in the face of Sarah. Yet now she is odious, every eye that looked upon her before,
as in so many lines marked out in the face of Sarah. Yet now she is odious, every eye that looked upon her before,
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now winkes and cannot endure to looke upon her, shee must bee taken out of sight.
now winks and cannot endure to look upon her, she must be taken out of sighed.
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Oh bethinke your selves of this, you that take pride in this fraile flesh, that pranke up your selves, to make you gracefull in every eye:
O bethink your selves of this, you that take pride in this frail Flesh, that prank up your selves, to make you graceful in every eye:
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you that studie to please the beholders, you that are the great Minions of the world:
you that study to please the beholders, you that Are the great Minions of the world:
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you that when age beginneth to purle your faces, begin to redeeme your selves with paintings: thinke of this.
you that when age begins to pearl your faces, begin to Redeem your selves with paintings: think of this.
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Mother Sarah the beautifullest woman in the world, is loathsome to her husband, her sweetest friend:
Mother Sarah the beautifullest woman in the world, is loathsome to her husband, her Sweetest friend:
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therefore I beseech you in the feare of God, leave these fooleries, and vaine fancies: remember what danger Sarahs beauty cast her into;
Therefore I beseech you in the Fear of God, leave these fooleries, and vain fancies: Remember what danger Sarahs beauty cast her into;
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though it were a great gift of God, yet shee had better have beene without it,
though it were a great gift of God, yet she had better have been without it,
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then to have that hazard of soule and body, that shee was brought to by Abrahams travels and necessitie:
then to have that hazard of soul and body, that she was brought to by Abrahams travels and necessity:
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and know it that your best beauty is to please the eye of God, to looke beautifull in his sight:
and know it that your best beauty is to please the eye of God, to look beautiful in his sighed:
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for the sight of God is never weary;
for the sighed of God is never weary;
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the sight of men will bee weary of you, the best friends you have will loath to see you dead, you will then be grisly in the eyes of men,
the sighed of men will be weary of you, the best Friends you have will loath to see you dead, you will then be grisly in the eyes of men,
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but the eye of God it is all one even in the dust, and nothing can make you so ill-favoured, but God will like you:
but the eye of God it is all one even in the dust, and nothing can make you so ill-favoured, but God will like you:
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therefore labour to please Gods eye that never ceaseth:
Therefore labour to please God's eye that never ceases:
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nothing will make him alter his affection, whereas the eyes of men, this life is so full of foule alterations,
nothing will make him altar his affection, whereas the eyes of men, this life is so full of foul alterations,
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as the least sicknesse bringeth an abomination unto them. I see the time prevents me. I will speake a little to the present occasion.
as the least sickness brings an abomination unto them. I see the time prevents me. I will speak a little to the present occasion.
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We have here a depositum, a gage, a pawne of a deare Sister of ours, a woman knowne to you all to be of a holy Christian conversation:
We have Here a depositum, a gage, a pawn of a deer Sister of ours, a woman known to you all to be of a holy Christian Conversation:
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a neighbour full of peace and quiet, and of good workes according to her calling.
a neighbour full of peace and quiet, and of good works according to her calling.
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Shee was also in the spirituall part a woman of a very good inclination, loving the Word of God, curious and attentive in the hearing of it;
Shee was also in the spiritual part a woman of a very good inclination, loving the Word of God, curious and attentive in the hearing of it;
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Shee was much delighted in it, and desired to communicate the knowledge she had in the Scriptures to others,
She was much delighted in it, and desired to communicate the knowledge she had in the Scriptures to Others,
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and to speake of it as often as occasion permitted.
and to speak of it as often as occasion permitted.
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By this studie it pleased the Lord to worke a constant and lively faith in her, to put all her trust and confidence in him.
By this study it pleased the Lord to work a constant and lively faith in her, to put all her trust and confidence in him.
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She was now taken upon the sudden, therefore the Lord hath left her as a patterne for us to looke upon, to take heed to our selves, that we may make our peace with God,
She was now taken upon the sudden, Therefore the Lord hath left her as a pattern for us to look upon, to take heed to our selves, that we may make our peace with God,
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and looke for death every moment, because wee know not how soone wee may be arrested.
and look for death every moment, Because we know not how soon we may be arrested.
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Shee was indeed a woman of great trust and faith in God:
She was indeed a woman of great trust and faith in God:
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and one whose mouth was full of his praise, still admyring and recounting the wondrous grace of God to her in all the course of her life, in sparing her, in giving her comfort in her conscience, concerning the pardon and forgivenesse of her sinnes,
and one whose Mouth was full of his praise, still admiring and recounting the wondrous grace of God to her in all the course of her life, in sparing her, in giving her Comfort in her conscience, Concerning the pardon and forgiveness of her Sins,
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and providing for her worldly helpes, which she thought never to attaine to:
and providing for her worldly helps, which she Thought never to attain to:
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and in many other particulars Shee did open the grace of God according to her best understanding, still giving the praise to his holy Name:
and in many other particulars She did open the grace of God according to her best understanding, still giving the praise to his holy Name:
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and no doubt, it the stroke upon her had not beene so fatall, and as deadly as now it was, wee should have had the like fruit more abundantly at this time.
and no doubt, it the stroke upon her had not been so fatal, and as deadly as now it was, we should have had the like fruit more abundantly At this time.
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Howbeit shee was not as one altogether destitute, but she called for, and craved the prayers of Gods people, that they would lift up their hearts and hands,
Howbeit she was not as one altogether destitute, but she called for, and craved the Prayers of God's people, that they would lift up their hearts and hands,
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and voyces to the Lord to looke upon her, and release her of her miserie and trouble, either by life or death,
and voices to the Lord to look upon her, and release her of her misery and trouble, either by life or death,
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for shee was content either way. Shee had some touches also of Divine Scripture as occasion offered themselves.
for she was content either Way. She had Some touches also of Divine Scripture as occasion offered themselves.
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As when the light was brought in, shee desired to have the light of Gods countenance to shine upon her.
As when the Light was brought in, she desired to have the Light of God's countenance to shine upon her.
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And when her eye-strings were broke, that the teares did distill downe, she desired the Lord God to put her teares into his bottle,
And when her eyestrings were broke, that the tears did distil down, she desired the Lord God to put her tears into his Bottle,
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and many such Luminations there were that came from her.
and many such Luminations there were that Come from her.
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Her surcharged spirits were so taken and strucken, as a man might perceive at the first there was no way but one;
Her surcharged spirits were so taken and strucken, as a man might perceive At the First there was no Way but one;
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her selfe drawing her selfe within, as though that in the outward man there were no roome for the soule to dwell there,
her self drawing her self within, as though that in the outward man there were no room for the soul to dwell there,
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or to have a fit and opportune habitation.
or to have a fit and opportune habitation.
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I must needs advertise you of one thing, that this custome of praysing and commending of the dead is very full of danger,
I must needs advertise you of one thing, that this custom of praising and commending of the dead is very full of danger,
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because a man may bee a lyer, and a flatterer besore hee be aware, when he never intended it.
Because a man may be a liar, and a flatterer besore he be aware, when he never intended it.
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But truly (for ought that I could discerne) this Sister of ours was one that was very well deserving, of a quiet and moderate spirit, intentive and carefull to governe her house and children,
But truly (for ought that I could discern) this Sister of ours was one that was very well deserving, of a quiet and moderate Spirit, intentive and careful to govern her house and children,
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and no way exorbitant, for any thing that I can heare.
and no Way exorbitant, for any thing that I can hear.
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It is true that all are not of one Modell, as the bodies of men and women are not of one height and colour,
It is true that all Are not of one Model, as the bodies of men and women Are not of one height and colour,
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so the soules and spirits are not all of one elevation neither:
so the Souls and spirits Are not all of one elevation neither:
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but wee esteeme the children of God according to that they bave received, and not according to that that they have not received, as the Apostle speakes.
but we esteem the children of God according to that they have received, and not according to that that they have not received, as the Apostle speaks.
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I say therefore, according to the grace shee had received;
I say Therefore, according to the grace she had received;
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I verely beleeve shee was faithfull and true to it, that shee received not the grace of God in vaine;
I verily believe she was faithful and true to it, that she received not the grace of God in vain;
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she sought by all meanes to nourish and cherish it from one degree to another,
she sought by all means to nourish and cherish it from one degree to Another,
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and to proceed from grace to grace. And therefore I conclude in the judgement of Charitie, that we have very strong hopes,
and to proceed from grace to grace. And Therefore I conclude in the judgement of Charity, that we have very strong hope's,
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and great probabilities of her happy translation.
and great probabilities of her happy Translation.
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Shee was a Daughter of Sarah, as Saint Peter speakes of women, that he would have them demeane themselves,
She was a Daughter of Sarah, as Saint Peter speaks of women, that he would have them demean themselves,
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as Daughters of Sarah: and such a one shee was in her habit and attyre, in the manner of her life, and societie, and company:
as Daughters of Sarah: and such a one she was in her habit and attire, in the manner of her life, and society, and company:
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and therefore I doubt not but shee inheriteth with Sarah the place of blessed mansions, that the Lord hath made infinite spacious,
and Therefore I doubt not but she inheriteth with Sarah the place of blessed mansions, that the Lord hath made infinite spacious,
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and wide, and capable for all blessed soules that put their trust in him. Now, this let us make use of to our owne soules.
and wide, and capable for all blessed Souls that put their trust in him. Now, this let us make use of to our own Souls.
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In that shee had not that largenesse of time shee supposed to have had, but was surprised so soone and vehemently,
In that she had not that largeness of time she supposed to have had, but was surprised so soon and vehemently,
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as shee could not dispose of her selfe in that manner, as wee know by experience she would have done:
as she could not dispose of her self in that manner, as we know by experience she would have done:
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it should be a lesson to us to be ready for God, to bee acquainted with God.
it should be a Lesson to us to be ready for God, to be acquainted with God.
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Wee have had two Corses one after another, one a man, another a woman, both taken suddenly in respect of the time,
we have had two Corpses one After Another, one a man, Another a woman, both taken suddenly in respect of the time,
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though they had thought to have made an overture of themselves to the world, and thought to have made all things faire and easie, by the confession and expression of their faith to the world,
though they had Thought to have made an overture of themselves to the world, and Thought to have made all things fair and easy, by the Confessi and expression of their faith to the world,
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but they were not suffered to doe it.
but they were not suffered to do it.
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So, all presume to have time to make the world know that they be humble and penitent, and to make their confession;
So, all presume to have time to make the world know that they be humble and penitent, and to make their Confessi;
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but many put it off till it be too late.
but many put it off till it be too late.
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Let us not be put off with vaine presumptions, the Lord giveth, and the Lord takes, wee know not how soone.
Let us not be put off with vain presumptions, the Lord gives, and the Lord Takes, we know not how soon.
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Wee were borne wee know not when, we shall die we know not when. The Lord prepare us all for it. FINIS.
we were born we know not when, we shall die we know not when. The Lord prepare us all for it. FINIS.
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GODS ESTEEME OF THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS. SERMON. XX. PSAL. 116. 15. Pretious in the sight of the Lord;
GOD'S ESTEEM OF THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS. SERMON. XX. PSALM 116. 15. Precious in the sighed of the Lord;
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Is the death of his Saints.
Is the death of his Saints.
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THe Psalme was composed by David, to be an acknowledgement of that favour and grace of God, which himselfe had experience of at some time or other;
THe Psalm was composed by David, to be an acknowledgement of that favour and grace of God, which himself had experience of At Some time or other;
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but when or what the particular occasion of it was, we are uncertaine.
but when or what the particular occasion of it was, we Are uncertain.
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Some referre it to that escape which he made when Saul and his troopes had compassed him about, upon the discoverie of the Ziphites, 1 Sam. 23. 26, 27, 28. Others,
some refer it to that escape which he made when Saul and his troops had compassed him about, upon the discovery of the Ziphites, 1 Sam. 23. 26, 27, 28. Others,
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because Ierusalem is mentioned in the Psalme, and Ierusalem at that time of Saul was not built,
Because Ierusalem is mentioned in the Psalm, and Ierusalem At that time of Saul was not built,
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as they conclude well against the time of the penning of it;
as they conclude well against the time of the penning of it;
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so they find also another occasion, his escape from Absolom, and that great plot, 2 Sam. 15. 14. Others include also his spirituall Conflicts, his combattings with Gods wrath,
so they find also Another occasion, his escape from Absalom, and that great plot, 2 Sam. 15. 14. Others include also his spiritual Conflicts, his combatings with God's wrath,
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and his despaires because of his sinnes, together with some sicknesses and strong diseases, accompanied with griefes, and anxieties of minde;
and his despairs Because of his Sins, together with Some Sicknesses and strong diseases, accompanied with griefs, and anxieties of mind;
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In all which he found God benevolous, and mercifull unto him, in the sense of which hee rejoyces,
In all which he found God benevolous, and merciful unto him, in the sense of which he rejoices,
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and (as it was his dutie) gives thankes and praises unto God.
and (as it was his duty) gives thanks and praises unto God.
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Hee saith in the fourteenth verse, hee would make publique businesse of it, and would pay his vowes, corum populo, in the presence of all the people;
He Says in the fourteenth verse, he would make public business of it, and would pay his vows, corum populo, in the presence of all the people;
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Lord what waite I for, saith David, truly my hope is in thee. Lord what wait I for, Says David, truly my hope is in thee.
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and good reason hee had, for God hath oft releeved him, and taken much care to preserve his life,
and good reason he had, for God hath oft relieved him, and taken much care to preserve his life,
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as hee is ever tender of the safety of all his people, for Pretiosain oculis Iehovae, &c. Pretious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of his Saints.
as he is ever tender of the safety of all his people, for Pretiosain oculis Iehovae, etc. Precious in the sighed of the Lord, is the death of his Saints.
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The words are a Simple, universall, affirmative proposition; wherein, 1. The subject or thing spoken of;
The words Are a Simple, universal, affirmative proposition; wherein, 1. The Subject or thing spoken of;
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is, The death of Gods Saints.
is, The death of God's Saints.
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2. That which is spoken of it is, That it is pretious in the sight of the Lord.
2. That which is spoken of it is, That it is precious in the sighed of the Lord.
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Which proposition may be resolved into these three observations. 1. That there bee some that are Gods Saints. 2. That Gods Saints doe also Die. 3. That the Death of Gods Saints is pretious in Gods sight.
Which proposition may be resolved into these three observations. 1. That there be Some that Are God's Saints. 2. That God's Saints do also Die. 3. That the Death of God's Saints is precious in God's sighed.
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1. There be some that are Gods Saints. Sanctorum ejus ] so the vulgar Latine reades it.
1. There be Some that Are God's Saints. Sanctorum His ] so the Vulgar Latin reads it.
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Misericordium ] so Pagnin after S. Hierome. Benificorum ] so Piscator Piorum ] so Mollerus. The Kings translators have rendred it in our last English, His Saints, though they have given themselves a liberty in other places to render the Hebrew that is here by our English (Holy,) as Ps. 16. 10. hhasideka, Thy Holy one:Misericordium ] so Pagnin After S. Jerome. Benificorum ] so Piscator Piorum ] so Mollerus. The Kings translators have rendered it in our last English, His Saints, though they have given themselves a liberty in other places to render the Hebrew that is Here by our English (Holy,) as Ps. 16. 10. hhasideka, Thy Holy one:
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and the Hebrew word that properly signifies holy, by our English (Saints) as Psal. 16. 3. Kedoshim, To the Saints.
and the Hebrew word that properly signifies holy, by our English (Saints) as Psalm 16. 3. Kedoshim, To the Saints.
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The Saint in the Text is in Hebrew hhasid, and hhasid is beneficus, and but in a secundary sence Sanctus: Yet whereas it is rendred by the Septuagint once NONLATINALPHABET, venerandus, venerabile, which our English translates, The good man, Mic. 7. 2. and once NONLATINALPHABET, reverend, or as our English hath it Righteous, Prov. 2. 8. Yet in all other places it is translated by the word NONLATINALPHABET, Sanctus, Saint,
The Saint in the Text is in Hebrew hhasid, and hhasid is beneficus, and but in a secondary sense Sanctus: Yet whereas it is rendered by the septuagint once, venerandus, venerabile, which our English translates, The good man, Mic. 7. 2. and once, reverend, or as our English hath it Righteous, Curae 2. 8. Yet in all other places it is translated by the word, Sanctus, Saint,
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or Holy: and it seemes according to the very notion of the word in use among the Iewes themselves, among whom the posteritie of Ionadab, because of their holinesse of life,
or Holy: and it seems according to the very notion of the word in use among the Iewes themselves, among whom the posterity of Ionadab, Because of their holiness of life,
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and strictnesse in religion, were called hhasidim, NONLATINALPHABET, Asidaeans, 1 Mach. 7. 13. as much as, Holy-ones, Good-men, or Saints.
and strictness in Religion, were called hhasidim,, Asiatics, 1 Mach. 7. 13. as much as, Holy-ones, Good men, or Saints.
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But not to insist farther upon the translation;
But not to insist farther upon the Translation;
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The name of Saints, is given sometimes by the Fathers to holy men departed, and reigning with God,
The name of Saints, is given sometime by the Father's to holy men departed, and reigning with God,
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but so the word is very rarely used in the Scripture:
but so the word is very rarely used in the Scripture:
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but more ordinarily it is given to the faithfull in this life, and so the notion in Scripture is most frequent.
but more ordinarily it is given to the faithful in this life, and so the notion in Scripture is most frequent.
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So 1 Cor. 1. 2. To the Church of God at Corinth, called to bee Saints, or Saints by calling:
So 1 Cor. 1. 2. To the Church of God At Corinth, called to be Saints, or Saints by calling:
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So also, Eph. 6. 18. Rom. 12. 13, &c. There is a double sanctitie, 1. Of outward profession. 2. Of inward regeneration, and so the word is here more specially understood;
So also, Ephesians 6. 18. Rom. 12. 13, etc. There is a double sanctity, 1. Of outward profession. 2. Of inward regeneration, and so the word is Here more specially understood;
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They are Gods Saints, whom he separates to himselfe, or calls unto holinesse of life; The Saints on the earth, such as excell in vertue, Psal. 16. 3.
They Are God's Saints, whom he separates to himself, or calls unto holiness of life; The Saints on the earth, such as excel in virtue, Psalm 16. 3.
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And there is reason for it, that there be some Saints in this life, because that which makes Saints is attainable here;
And there is reason for it, that there be Some Saints in this life, Because that which makes Saints is attainable Here;
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not popish Canonization, but Gods Election, Gods Spirit, Gods grace, the Merit and holinesse of Christ;
not popish Canonization, but God's Election, God's Spirit, God's grace, the Merit and holiness of christ;
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as it is, 1 Cor. 1. 2. Those of the Church of Corinth were Called to bee Saints with all that in every place call on the name of Iesus Christ;
as it is, 1 Cor. 1. 2. Those of the Church of Corinth were Called to be Saints with all that in every place call on the name of Iesus christ;
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Who was both, 1. a patterne of holinesse, that his people might bee so by his example,
Who was both, 1. a pattern of holiness, that his people might be so by his Exampl,
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and 2. a foundation of holinesse, that his fulnesse might bee conveyed to his members.
and 2. a Foundation of holiness, that his fullness might be conveyed to his members.
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Use 1. If there be Saints in this life, it is against the Church of Rome, which shuts up all the Saints into heaven,Use 1. If there be Saints in this life, it is against the Church of Rome, which shuts up all the Saints into heaven,
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and suffers none to be Saints, but such whom the Pope canonizeth. Bellarmine delivers it, 1. That Canonization, which is a publike testification of the assured holinesse,
and suffers none to be Saints, but such whom the Pope Canonizeth. Bellarmine delivers it, 1. That Canonization, which is a public testification of the assured holiness,
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and glory of some, by which publike worships are decreed them, is pious and lawfull. 2. That this power of Canonization is only in the Pope. 3. That the Popes judgement in Canonization is infallible.
and glory of Some, by which public worships Are decreed them, is pious and lawful. 2. That this power of Canonization is only in the Pope. 3. That the Popes judgement in Canonization is infallible.
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But beside that, this third proposition is gain-said by men of his owne side;
But beside that, this third proposition is gainsaid by men of his own side;
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The practise it selfe also of Canonization was unknowne till Leo the thirds time, anno 800. or till fourescore yeares after that, till the time of Adrian; and it was ever anciently held, that no man can judge infallibly of anothers condition,
The practice it self also of Canonization was unknown till Leo the thirds time, Anno 800. or till fourescore Years After that, till the time of Adrian; and it was ever anciently held, that no man can judge infallibly of another's condition,
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or may admit any into the number of Saints. The ancient Church had their commemorations of holy men, and women departed, but without worship.or may admit any into the number of Saints. The ancient Church had their commemorations of holy men, and women departed, but without worship.
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So may wee honourably speake of such as are with God, and wee doe so;
So may we honourably speak of such as Are with God, and we do so;
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Luther calls Thomas Aquinas, Saint, and Melanthon sticks not at it to call Anthony, Bernard, Dominick, and Francis so too.Luther calls Thomas Aquinas, Saint, and Melanchthon sticks not At it to call Anthony, Bernard, Dominick, and Francis so too.
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Wee seldome name those glorious Doctours otherwise, then Saint Basil, Saint Greg. Naz. Saint Ambrose, Saint Augustine.
we seldom name those glorious Doctors otherwise, then Saint Basil, Saint Greg. Nazareth Saint Ambrose, Saint Augustine.
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And so we use to commemorate the holy Apostles, the blessed Martyrs, and the Fathers.
And so we use to commemorate the holy Apostles, the blessed Martyrs, and the Father's.
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And thinke wee have as much liberty as the Church of Rome, to call godly men of our late acquaintance Saints,
And think we have as much liberty as the Church of Rome, to call godly men of our late acquaintance Saints,
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as I remember a learned and reverend Bishop of ours to have called Master Greenham. But withall as the Scriptures doe,
as I Remember a learned and reverend Bishop of ours to have called Master Greenham. But withal as the Scriptures do,
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so we may also call the living beleevers, and they are so before they come to heaven.
so we may also call the living believers, and they Are so before they come to heaven.
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Use 2. If there be some, let us all aspire unto that honour, to bee such as excell in vertue, to be put in Albo Sanctorum, and to have our names in the Calender or roll.Use 2. If there be Some, let us all aspire unto that honour, to be such as excel in virtue, to be put in Albo Sanctorum, and to have our names in the Calendar or roll.
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Let us follow the footsteps of Christ, and holy men, learne of mee, saith Christ, Mat. 11. 29. for, I have given you an example that yee should doe as I have done unto you, Joh. 13. 15. And let us follow them that have followed Christ, to take out the patternes that have beene set us by Apostolicall and holy men.
Let us follow the footsteps of christ, and holy men, Learn of me, Says christ, Mathew 11. 29. for, I have given you an Exampl that ye should do as I have done unto you, John 13. 15. And let us follow them that have followed christ, to take out the patterns that have been Set us by Apostolical and holy men.
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In the ancienter times of more pure and fervent zeale, people were ready to runne to any lights that did burne and shine among them, to take example from them, how to regulate their lives;
In the ancienter times of more pure and fervent zeal, people were ready to run to any lights that did burn and shine among them, to take Exampl from them, how to regulate their lives;
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Hence came many religious professions, (though since much degenerate and corrupted,) who were wonne to the immitation of those practises of selfe-denyall, contempt of the world, mortifying of voluptuous affections, &c. which they saw in them.
Hence Come many religious professions, (though since much degenerate and corrupted,) who were won to the imitation of those practises of self-denial, contempt of the world, mortifying of voluptuous affections, etc. which they saw in them.
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Wee might make a profitable use of the lives of holy men, and Martyrs of old or of late, to copie out their sanctity.
we might make a profitable use of the lives of holy men, and Martyrs of old or of late, to copy out their sanctity.
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And let it be an incouragement to the study of piety and religion, to consider what honour it brings along with it, it Saints us, so that we need not be at that extreame expence and charge, which wee reade some have beene at in the Court of Rome to procure Canonization.
And let it be an encouragement to the study of piety and Religion, to Consider what honour it brings along with it, it Saints us, so that we need not be At that extreme expense and charge, which we read Some have been At in the Court of Room to procure Canonization.
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Vse 3. If there be some such here, and they bee men holy and religious,Use 3. If there be Some such Here, and they be men holy and religious,
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then take we heed that we speake not ill of such, that we abuse them not, that we open not our mouthes against heaven, against them that are Incolae coeli, Inhabitants of heaven, either by an actuall possession of glory,
then take we heed that we speak not ill of such, that we abuse them not, that we open not our mouths against heaven, against them that Are Inhabitant coeli, Inhabitants of heaven, either by an actual possession of glory,
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or here by an heavenly conversation.
or Here by an heavenly Conversation.
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Devout and religious men, whose thoughts and hearts are above, doe not count this their Countrey, they doe but sojourne with us;
Devout and religious men, whose thoughts and hearts Are above, do not count this their Country, they do but sojourn with us;
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abuse not strangers then, especially these strangers for their countrey sake. Wee use to say, De Sanctis nil nisi bonum;
abuse not Strangers then, especially these Strangers for their country sake. we use to say, De Sanctis nil nisi bonum;
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wee should not speake any thing to the prejudice of the Saints. The Romanists are presently upon us, that we forget this rule;
we should not speak any thing to the prejudice of the Saints. The Romanists Are presently upon us, that we forget this Rule;
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Sanctos Dei non esse peculiari honore colendos, docent omnes hodierni haeretici. Sanctos Dei non esse peculiari honore colendos, docent omnes hodierni haeretici.
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So Lorichius accuses us (for we know whom he meanes.) The truth is we dare not give them divine worship,
So Lorichius accuses us (for we know whom he means.) The truth is we Dare not give them divine worship,
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nor make them Gods, as the Papists (when they have wearied themselves in fitting their distinctions of latreia and douleia to little purpose) doe it roundly enough,
nor make them God's, as the Papists (when they have wearied themselves in fitting their Distinctions of Latreia and douleia to little purpose) do it roundly enough,
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and the people in their practice;
and the people in their practice;
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But wee give them their due, and as much as themselves would be willing to receive,
But we give them their endue, and as much as themselves would be willing to receive,
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as wee gathered from the behaviour of the Angell that was sent to Iohn, Apoc. 19. 10. But in the meane time,
as we gathered from the behaviour of the Angel that was sent to John, Apocalypse 19. 10. But in the mean time,
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while they make a thriving trade of the flattering of the Dead, they neglect and abuse the living Saints, not only writing a Dele in their Indices expurgatory upon the testimonie of Pius or Prudens given by some more ingenuous men of theirs, to some of our Divines in particular;
while they make a thriving trade of the flattering of the Dead, they neglect and abuse the living Saints, not only writing a Deal in their Indices expurgatory upon the testimony of Pius or Prudens given by Some more ingenuous men of theirs, to Some of our Divines in particular;
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but also traducing the whole estate of our reformed Churches for schismaticall, and hereticall.
but also traducing the Whole estate of our reformed Churches for Schismatical, and heretical.
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Use 4. If there be some Saints of God here, let us choose to be of their acquaintance,Use 4. If there be Some Saints of God Here, let us choose to be of their acquaintance,
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and keepe their company, because they doe best of all know the way to heaven;
and keep their company, Because they do best of all know the Way to heaven;
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and it is good to goe safely that journey, by direction of the best and most skilfull guides,
and it is good to go safely that journey, by direction of the best and most skilful guides,
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lest we misse it in those places where the way turnes, or where the path is not so well beaten as the other Roade.
lest we miss it in those places where the Way turns, or where the path is not so well beaten as the other Road.
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2. Gods Saints doe also die. The Death of his Saints ] Holinesse frees not from death.
2. God's Saints do also die. The Death of his Saints ] Holiness frees not from death.
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Abel, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, the Prophets, the Apostles, the Fathers, are all dead.Abel, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, the prophets, the Apostles, the Father's, Are all dead.
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Your Fathers, where are they? and the Prophets, doe they live for ever? Zach. 1. 5. God cuts off both the righteous and the wicked, Ezek. 21. 4. The righteous perisheth, and the (hhasidim) the mercifull men, or the men of godlinesse are taken away, Es. 57. 1. Yea,Your Father's, where Are they? and the prophets, do they live for ever? Zach 1. 5. God cuts off both the righteous and the wicked, Ezekiel 21. 4. The righteous Perishes, and the (hhasidim) the merciful men, or the men of godliness Are taken away, Es. 57. 1. Yea,
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and often-times as Menander, was able to observe it, Whom God loves best hee takes soonest.
and oftentimes as Menander, was able to observe it, Whom God loves best he Takes soonest.
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An observation much like that, in 1 King. 14. 12, 13. That sonne of Ieroboam, who only of that family had some good thing in him, was taken away young.
an observation much like that, in 1 King. 14. 12, 13. That son of Jeroboam, who only of that family had Some good thing in him, was taken away young.
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But whether sooner or later, their holinesse frees not from death: rich gilding upon an earthen pot, keepes it not from breaking.
But whither sooner or later, their holiness frees not from death: rich gild upon an earthen pot, keeps it not from breaking.
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They are made of the same mettall, of the same clay with other men.
They Are made of the same mettle, of the same clay with other men.
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The Apostles that brought the treasures of grace to the world, were themselves, Testacea vasa; so Saint Hierome: Vasa fictilia; so Saint Gregorie, but only earthen vessels, 2 Cor. 4. 7. Clay in the hand of the potter;
The Apostles that brought the treasures of grace to the world, were themselves, Testacea vasa; so Saint Jerome: Vasa fictilia; so Saint Gregory, but only earthen vessels, 2 Cor. 4. 7. Clay in the hand of the potter;
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Es. 64. 8. And therefore all things in this respect come alike to all, Eccl. 9. 2. Use 1. If such die, then Death is not alwayes evill;Es. 64. 8. And Therefore all things in this respect come alike to all, Ecclesiastes 9. 2. Use 1. If such die, then Death is not always evil;
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for sure it is not evill to them to whom all things worke for good, Rom. 8. 28. The sting of it is gone.
for sure it is not evil to them to whom all things work for good, Rom. 8. 28. The sting of it is gone.
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And though it have not a pleasant looke to entertaine us with, it is but as a rude groome that opens the gate by which we must passe to a better place, and to better company.
And though it have not a pleasant look to entertain us with, it is but as a rude groom that Opens the gate by which we must pass to a better place, and to better company.
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The godly have many advantages by death, 1. Rest from their labours. 2. A Crowne when they have finisht the race, 2 Tim. 4. 7, 8. 3. Freedome from danger of sinning any more, Rom. 6. 7. 4. Death frees from a possibilitie of further dying, 2 Cor. 5. 1. Let mee die, saith Seneca, and what hurt comes by that? I can bee bound no more, I can bee sicke no more, I can die no more.
The godly have many advantages by death, 1. Rest from their labours. 2. A Crown when they have finished the raze, 2 Tim. 4. 7, 8. 3. Freedom from danger of sinning any more, Rom. 6. 7. 4. Death frees from a possibility of further dying, 2 Cor. 5. 1. Let me die, Says Senecca, and what hurt comes by that? I can be bound no more, I can be sick no more, I can die no more.
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5. They goe presently to God. While we are at home in the body, wee are absent from the Lord:
5. They go presently to God. While we Are At home in the body, we Are absent from the Lord:
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Wee are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to bee present with the Lord, 2 Cor. 5. 6. 8. I desire to bee dissolved;
we Are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord, 2 Cor. 5. 6. 8. I desire to be dissolved;
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to bee with Christ, Phil. 1. 23. 2 Tim. 4. 6. Wee wrong death, when we call it horrid, it is sinne which makes it to be so, else it is but conceit.to be with christ, Philip 1. 23. 2 Tim. 4. 6. we wrong death, when we call it horrid, it is sin which makes it to be so, Else it is but conceit.
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There is often more paine in a tooth-ake, then in dying.
There is often more pain in a toothache, then in dying.
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Teares, and blacke cloth, and the tremblings of the guilty doe disguise Death, and make it looke terrible.
Tears, and black cloth, and the tremblings of the guilty do disguise Death, and make it look terrible.
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Hee that said, it was of all terrible things the most terrible, was himselfe an Heathen, and knew not what Christ had done to alter the property.
He that said, it was of all terrible things the most terrible, was himself an Heathen, and knew not what christ had done to altar the property.
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Once indeed it was uncouth and hideous, but since Christ dyed, it hath a more faire and pleasant face.
Once indeed it was uncouth and hideous, but since christ died, it hath a more fair and pleasant face.
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There can bee no danger in that way, which all the Saints have gone.
There can be no danger in that Way, which all the Saints have gone.
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As Phocion said to one, that by the same sentence of the Judges was to dye with him;
As Phocion said to one, that by the same sentence of the Judges was to die with him;
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Art thou not glad to fare as Phocion doth? So, are wee not glad to fare as the holy Patriarkes, Prophets, and Apostles have done,Art thou not glad to fare as Phocion does? So, Are we not glad to fare as the holy Patriarchs, prophets, and Apostles have done,
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and to goe after them? Hee that went this way the first of any man-kind, was holy, a Saint, it was Abel whom God accepted.
and to go After them? He that went this Way the First of any mankind, was holy, a Saint, it was Abel whom God accepted.
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Wee use to call those passages and Streights which have beene first found and discovered by any, by the names of the first Discoverers,
we use to call those passages and Straights which have been First found and discovered by any, by the names of the First Discoverers,
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but their soules, lives, and safeties, are deare and tender unto him, as a treasure which hee will not carelesly lose,
but their Souls, lives, and Safeties, Are deer and tender unto him, as a treasure which he will not carelessly loose,
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as the Streights of Magellanus, and that a little lower, Schouten Streight, or Fretum le maire; So if it may afford us any comfort for the passage, let us call Death no longer Death,
as the Straights of Magellanus, and that a little lower, Schouten Straight, or Fretum le more; So if it may afford us any Comfort for the passage, let us call Death no longer Death,
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but Abels streights. Let us learne, if not to love, yet to contemne Death, that so wee may have the more easie conquest over all other hard things.
but Abel's straights. Let us Learn, if not to love, yet to contemn Death, that so we may have the more easy conquest over all other hard things.
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It was a bravery in Damindas an heathen (which Christians should be ashamed to come short of,) When Philip had broke into Peloponesus, and some Lacedemonians said;
It was a bravery in Damindas an heathen (which Christians should be ashamed to come short of,) When Philip had broke into Peloponnese, and Some Lacedaemonians said;
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They were likely to sustaine much evill, unlesse they could reconcile themselves to Philip; Damindas said;They were likely to sustain much evil, unless they could reconcile themselves to Philip; Damindas said;
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O Semi-viri quid nobis poterit acerbè accidere, qui mortem contemnimus? Ah poore spirited men, what can be sharpe or hard unto us, who have learned to despise death it selfe? O Semi-viri quid nobis poterit acerbè accidere, qui mortem contemnimus? Ah poor spirited men, what can be sharp or hard unto us, who have learned to despise death it self?
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Use 2. Because Saints, or holy men, doe also die, let us make the best use of them while they are with us;Use 2. Because Saints, or holy men, do also die, let us make the best use of them while they Are with us;
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To benefit and profit ourselves by our religious friends, acquaintance, neighbours and kindred.
To benefit and profit ourselves by our religious Friends, acquaintance, neighbours and kindred.
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When God raises up some man eminent for wisedome, and a godly life, hee is set up as a light for the towne or neighbourhood to walke by;
When God raises up Some man eminent for Wisdom, and a godly life, he is Set up as a Light for the town or neighbourhood to walk by;
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Yet oft-times such as dwell neere, are carelesse, and neglect their benefit, when strangers farther off draw neere unto the light, and gaine by it;
Yet ofttimes such as dwell near, Are careless, and neglect their benefit, when Strangers farther off draw near unto the Light, and gain by it;
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as wee use to let our owne bookes lye by, and rather make use of such as we borrow, to take notes out of them,
as we use to let our own books lie by, and rather make use of such as we borrow, to take notes out of them,
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because we know not how soone they may be called for by the owners, and presume that the other will still be in our keeping.
Because we know not how soon they may be called for by the owners, and presume that the other will still be in our keeping.
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Wee should improve our good acquaintance, and walke by the light while we enjoy it,
we should improve our good acquaintance, and walk by the Light while we enjoy it,
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because many times the Sunne sets, and it is night in a neighbourhood or a family,
Because many times the Sun sets, and it is night in a neighbourhood or a family,
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when a good friend, a good Parent, or a good Master dyeth. Remember Ioash, and Iehojada.
when a good friend, a good Parent, or a good Master Dies. remember Joash, and Iehojada.
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3. The Death of Gods Saints is precious in Gods sight.
3. The Death of God's Saints is precious in God's sighed.
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When David was opprest with griefe, it seemes hee had such thoughts as these, Surely man is (res nihili,) a vaine and worthlesse thing, too low,
When David was oppressed with grief, it seems he had such thoughts as these, Surely man is (Rest Nihil,) a vain and worthless thing, too low,
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and too unworthy, that God should take any notice of him, or bee carefull of him; and too unworthy, that God should take any notice of him, or be careful of him;
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But at last he overcame such thoughts, when hee had found the experience of Gods tendernesse towards himselfe in particular, and towards all his people,
But At last he overcame such thoughts, when he had found the experience of God's tenderness towards himself in particular, and towards all his people,
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and now resolves, That God neglects not his, as if hee were not affected with their miseries,
and now resolves, That God neglects not his, as if he were not affected with their misery's,
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Their Death is pretious [ Iakar, ] the word of the Text is, in pretio fuit, magni estimatum est.
Their Death is precious [ Iakar, ] the word of the Text is, in Precio fuit, magni estimatum est.
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God sets them at an high and deare rate.
God sets them At an high and deer rate.
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The Septuagint renders it by NONLATINALPHABET, and the Noune by NONLATINALPHABET pretiosus, NONLATINALPHABET probatus, and NONLATINALPHABET multi pretii: God honours and accounts well,
The septuagint renders it by, and the Noun by pretiosus, probatus, and multi pretii: God honours and accounts well,
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and hath high thoughts of the sufferings of his. See how the word is translated in other Texts.
and hath high thoughts of the sufferings of his. See how the word is translated in other Texts.
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1. Honourable, Esa. 43. 4. [ Jakarta ] Thou wert pretious in my sight, thou hast beene honourable.
1. Honourable, Isaiah 43. 4. [ Jakarta ] Thou Wertenberg precious in my sighed, thou hast been honourable.
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2. Much set by. 2 Sam. 18. 30. His name was much set by.
2. Much Set by. 2 Sam. 18. 30. His name was much Set by.
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3. Deare, Ier. 31. 20. An filius (Jakkir) pretiosus mihi Ephraim. Is Ephraim my Deare sonne? 3. Dear, Jeremiah 31. 20. an filius (Jakkir) pretiosus mihi Ephraim. Is Ephraim my Dear son?
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4. Splendid, cleare or glorious, Iob 31. 26. Si vidi lunam (Jaker) pretiosam & abeuntem. The Moone walking in brightnesse.
4. Splendid, clear or glorious, Job 31. 26. Si Vidi lunam (Jacker) pretiosam & abeuntem. The Moon walking in brightness.
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Put all these expressions together, and then wee have the strength of Davids word, The death of the Saints is pretious;
Put all these expressions together, and then we have the strength of Davids word, The death of the Saints is precious;
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that is, 1. Honourable. 2. Much set by. 3. Deare. 4. Splendid and glorious, in the sight of the Lord.
that is, 1. Honourable. 2. Much Set by. 3. Dear. 4. Splendid and glorious, in the sighed of the Lord.
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God is so tender of his people, that
God is so tender of his people, that
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1. Hee will not have them take wrong, hee orders their death, he takes care for them, he visits and comforts,
1. He will not have them take wrong, he order their death, he Takes care for them, he visits and comforts,
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and assists them in their dying, he helpes them with strength, with memory, in their understanding, their senses, &c. 2. Hee takes much delight in their sweet holy calme deaths, and resignations of their soules.
and assists them in their dying, he helps them with strength, with memory, in their understanding, their Senses, etc. 2. He Takes much delight in their sweet holy Cam death's, and resignations of their Souls.
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3. Hee takes care of their very bodyes too, to lay them up sweetly to rest, in Repositories, or Dormitories, as the Ancients were wont to call Church-yards, and Graves.
3. He Takes care of their very bodies too, to lay them up sweetly to rest, in Repositories, or Dormitories, as the Ancients were wont to call Churchyards, and Graves.
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4. Lastly, he entertaines their soules immediatly, when they are breathed forth, and places them In Sinu Abrahae, in Abrahams bosome, wheresoever that is, to possesse present joy and quietnesse.
4. Lastly, he entertains their Souls immediately, when they Are breathed forth, and places them In Sinu Abraham, in Abrahams bosom, wheresoever that is, to possess present joy and quietness.
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And no wonder that hee doth all this, because hee hath bought them, and redeemed them unto himselfe, with so great a price as his Sonnes bloud,
And no wonder that he does all this, Because he hath bought them, and redeemed them unto himself, with so great a price as his Sons blood,
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and hath graced them with so many gifts and priviledges, and hath made over unto them as coheires with Christ so great and large benefits.
and hath graced them with so many Gifts and privileges, and hath made over unto them as coheirs with christ so great and large benefits.
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Wee may make this Use of it, to serve for the establishment of us in our beliefe of him,
we may make this Use of it, to serve for the establishment of us in our belief of him,
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and our wayting on his providence.
and our waiting on his providence.
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If their Death be so pretious, their sufferings also in any kind are deare unto him.
If their Death be so precious, their sufferings also in any kind Are deer unto him.
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That word in the Text, which is Death, and which by the Seventy is ordinarily turned NONLATINALPHABET,
That word in the Text, which is Death, and which by the Seventy is ordinarily turned,
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yet is taken in the Scripture sometimes for sicknesse, or any affliction, Exo. 10. 17. For infection, 2 King. 4. 40. For wounds, Prov. 26. 18. and sometimes in the Septuagint for the soule.
yet is taken in the Scripture sometime for sickness, or any affliction, Exo. 10. 17. For infection, 2 King. 4. 40. For wounds, Curae 26. 18. and sometime in the septuagint for the soul.
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The very sicknesses, and afflictions, and dangers, and wounds, and griefes of his holy ones are deare unto God.
The very Sicknesses, and afflictions, and dangers, and wounds, and griefs of his holy ones Are deer unto God.
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But especially their soules, their lives, their good and safety.
But especially their Souls, their lives, their good and safety.
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God writes a Ne perdas, Touch not, Destroy not, as a notable caueat, for the safetie,
God writes a Ne Perdas, Touch not, Destroy not, as a notable caveat, for the safety,
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as of Kings most particularly, so also of all that feare him, and that trust in his mercy.
as of Kings most particularly, so also of all that Fear him, and that trust in his mercy.
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I have hastened over these points, that I might come to the testimonie that I am to give to our deceased Brother, Master Iohn Moulson, which I may not omit,
I have hastened over these points, that I might come to the testimony that I am to give to our deceased Brother, Master John Moulson, which I may not omit,
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nor to be particular in it, having never such a subject of discourse before, such an exemplary man.
nor to be particular in it, having never such a Subject of discourse before, such an exemplary man.
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I would not be bought to flatter a prophane and wicked great one, but here Gods glory in this his Servant, and the edification of you that are present require of mee that I speake fully;
I would not be bought to flatter a profane and wicked great one, but Here God's glory in this his Servant, and the edification of you that Are present require of me that I speak Fully;
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for, hee was Vir nec silendus, nec dicendus sine cura.
for, he was Vir nec silendus, nec dicendus sine Cure.
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Hee copyed out in his life the old way of Christianitie, and writ so faire after those Primitives, that few now can imitate his hand.
He copied out in his life the old Way of Christianity, and writ so fair After those Primitives, that few now can imitate his hand.
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And truly as in a garden in which there are variety of flowers, we know not where to pick,
And truly as in a garden in which there Are variety of flowers, we know not where to pick,
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so in those many commendable parts of his, I know not which to choose to present unto you, or in what method. But you may take notice, I.
so in those many commendable parts of his, I know not which to choose to present unto you, or in what method. But you may take notice, I.
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Of his morall parts; where I commend foure things, 1. His calmenesse and moderation of affection.
Of his moral parts; where I commend foure things, 1. His calmness and moderation of affection.
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No passion was observed to be a tyrant in him; they had an aequipoise. 2. His sober taciturnity, an imitable wisedome in this age of talke and pratling.
No passion was observed to be a tyrant in him; they had an aequipoise. 2. His Sobrium taciturnity, an imitable Wisdom in this age of talk and prattling.
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3. His affable cariage, and easinesse of accesse, by which like an other Poplicola hee gained reputation,
3. His affable carriage, and easiness of access, by which like an other Poplicola he gained reputation,
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and the loue of the neighbourhood where euer he dwelt.
and the love of the neighbourhood where ever he dwelled.
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Some are so hairy and rough like Esau, that they may be discerned by their handling, and some so churlish as Nabal, that a man cannot speake unto them;
some Are so hairy and rough like Esau, that they may be discerned by their handling, and Some so churlish as Nabal, that a man cannot speak unto them;
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Which sourenesse and clowdinesse of spirit, I wish were not a blemish to many that give their names unto religion.
Which sourenesse and cloudiness of Spirit, I wish were not a blemish to many that give their names unto Religion.
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so in particular in not being puffed with his brothers and sisters greatnesse, or the advancement of his children.
so in particular in not being puffed with his Brother's and Sisters greatness, or the advancement of his children.
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He honoured it by his sweetnesse and affability. 4. His grave deportment and cariage. As nothing is more contemptible then a light youthly wanton old man, so the grayhead,
He honoured it by his sweetness and affability. 4. His grave deportment and carriage. As nothing is more contemptible then a Light youthly wanton old man, so the Grayhead,
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and wrinkled cheekes accompanied with sage gravity commands respect from the beholders, as that old grave Bishop Paphnutius, though he had lost an eye, did from the Emperour Constantine. Gravity dwelt in the face of this man,
and wrinkled cheeks accompanied with sage gravity commands respect from the beholders, as that old grave Bishop Paphnutius, though he had lost an eye, did from the Emperor Constantine. Gravity dwelled in the face of this man,
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and his very presence was such, as would discountenance the rude and prophane. But all these are but meane commendations in respect of the next,
and his very presence was such, as would discountenance the rude and profane. But all these Are but mean commendations in respect of the next,
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II. His practice of holinesse; Where I will observe and commend unto you,
II His practice of holiness; Where I will observe and commend unto you,
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1. His unoffensive youth, of which they that can remember him since that time, are confident to say of him,
1. His unoffensive youth, of which they that can Remember him since that time, Are confident to say of him,
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as the Emperour said of Piso; Hujus vita composita à pueritia; His life was composed, and settled, even from his very child-hood;
as the Emperor said of Piso; Hujus vita Composita à pueritia; His life was composed, and settled, even from his very childhood;
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and then began to sort himselfe with the gravest company, chiefly with that learned and godly Master Christopher Harvy, sometime incumbent in this Church, to whom he was deare.
and then began to sort himself with the Gravest company, chiefly with that learned and godly Master Christopher Harvey, sometime incumbent in this Church, to whom he was deer.
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Hee was observed to be so sober, and modest in his youth, that hee was desired to accompany,
He was observed to be so Sobrium, and modest in his youth, that he was desired to accompany,
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and attend an honourable Nobleman to Oxford, where hee was very watchfull, and carefull of him,
and attend an honourable Nobleman to Oxford, where he was very watchful, and careful of him,
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and prayed twice a-day with him in his chamber. So ready was he to beare the Lords yoke from his youth
and prayed twice aday with him in his chamber. So ready was he to bear the lords yoke from his youth
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2. His unmaried estate, which was chaste and modest.
2. His unmarried estate, which was chaste and modest.
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Hee lived aboue fifty yeares unmarried, and in that state expressed two vertues, his wisedome not bee rash,
He lived above fifty Years unmarried, and in that state expressed two Virtues, his Wisdom not be rash,
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and his care to keepe his vessell cleane.
and his care to keep his vessel clean.
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3. His married estate, and course of house-keeping. 1. When it pleased God to dispose his heart to mariage, he married in the Lord. 2. When God gave him Children, hee nurtured them, and his Familie in Gods feare. 1. He prayed foure times a-day. 2. Hee read three chapters in the Old Testament,
3. His married estate, and course of housekeeping. 1. When it pleased God to dispose his heart to marriage, he married in the Lord. 2. When God gave him Children, he nurtured them, and his Family in God's Fear. 1. He prayed foure times aday. 2. He read three Chapters in the Old Testament,
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and three in the New every day. 3. After dinner he called not for game for digestion,
and three in the New every day. 3. After dinner he called not for game for digestion,
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but read a Chapter before he rose from table. 4. Hee catechised his children and servants constantly, according to some plaine forme. 5. Hee usually rose early on the Lords day, which time he gave to meditation and prayer,
but read a Chapter before he rose from table. 4. He catechised his children and Servants constantly, according to Some plain Form. 5. He usually rose early on the lords day, which time he gave to meditation and prayer,
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and what he could remember of the Sermon, he usually repeated to his people. 4. His exemplary vertues in his whole course of life.
and what he could Remember of the Sermon, he usually repeated to his people. 4. His exemplary Virtues in his Whole course of life.
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1. His meeknesse, and peaceablenesse of disposition;
1. His meekness, and peaceableness of disposition;
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A grace which in the sight of God is much set by, and a notable testimonie of inward holinesse, according as it runnes, Iam. 3. 17. Pure, then Peaceable.
A grace which in the sighed of God is much Set by, and a notable testimony of inward holiness, according as it runs, Iam. 3. 17. Pure, then Peaceable.
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Hee was not apt to quarrell matters that concerned him not, never being observed to beare a part in any faction;
He was not apt to quarrel matters that concerned him not, never being observed to bear a part in any faction;
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a favourable interpreter of things not evident, readier to reconcile, then to make differences, and choosing rather to part with his right then with peace,
a favourable interpreter of things not evident, Readier to reconcile, then to make differences, and choosing rather to part with his right then with peace,
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as appeared in a suite knowne unto many here.
as appeared in a suit known unto many Here.
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2. Though he were meeke in his owne cause, yet hee was zealous in Gods. Hee could not endure any thing repugnant to holy Scripture;
2. Though he were meek in his own cause, yet he was zealous in God's He could not endure any thing repugnant to holy Scripture;
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nor would he neglect, either seasonably to admonish, or reprove the faulty that were within the compasse of his admonition,
nor would he neglect, either seasonably to admonish, or reprove the faulty that were within the compass of his admonition,
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or to whet on, and exhort others to love and good workes.
or to whet on, and exhort Others to love and good works.
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3. Yet his Zeale did not miscarry, being allayed and tempered with wisedome, as the heart is by the braine,
3. Yet his Zeal did not miscarry, being allayed and tempered with Wisdom, as the heart is by the brain,
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and as the conceit is of the Primum mobile, with the Chrystalline heaven neere it.
and as the conceit is of the Primum mobile, with the Crystalline heaven near it.
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His wisdome appeared, first in his discreetnesse, in his undertakings, and all affaires, an argument of which some take to be this;
His Wisdom appeared, First in his discreetness, in his undertakings, and all affairs, an argument of which Some take to be this;
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That hee was never troubled, nor so much as questioned in any Court concerning any fact.
That he was never troubled, nor so much as questioned in any Court Concerning any fact.
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Second in his observing a fit season, when, and a fit decorum in speaking.
Second in his observing a fit season, when, and a fit decorum in speaking.
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Third in his choyce of company, and specially of such acquaintance as hee would be neere with and intimate, which were only such as might be able to afford him spirituall assistance in a time of need.
Third in his choice of company, and specially of such acquaintance as he would be near with and intimate, which were only such as might be able to afford him spiritual assistance in a time of need.
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4. His freenesse from worldlinesse, and contentednesse with his estate, not as those in Horace, Quocun { que } modo rem;
4. His freeness from worldliness, and contentedness with his estate, not as those in Horace, Quocun { que } modo remembering;
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but hee would not improve his estate by the raysing it (as haply hee might have done,
but he would not improve his estate by the raising it (as haply he might have done,
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and as others doe) upon his tenants.
and as Others do) upon his tenants.
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Hee counted himselfe rich, because hee needed not all that he had, but could have lived with lesse;
He counted himself rich, Because he needed not all that he had, but could have lived with less;
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for, hee that can make a little to bee his measure, all else that hee hath is his treasure, which was the observation of a good Poet, but a better and a more mortified Divine.
for, he that can make a little to be his measure, all Else that he hath is his treasure, which was the observation of a good Poet, but a better and a more mortified Divine.
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5. His humilitie, and even among the very temptations to pride.
5. His humility, and even among the very temptations to pride.
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It is an hard thing to be humble in an humble and low estate, but much more difficult in the affluence of outward things.
It is an hard thing to be humble in an humble and low estate, but much more difficult in the affluence of outward things.
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You know his kindred and his relations, yet as he manifested this grace in his whole cariage,
You know his kindred and his relations, yet as he manifested this grace in his Whole carriage,
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1. Hee had a right conceit of Sermons, most relishing, such as were most wholsome and usefull for edification. 2. Hee tooke paines to heare. 1. He had a right conceit of Sermons, most relishing, such as were most wholesome and useful for edification. 2. He took pains to hear.
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Hee was often knowne in his younger time, to goe ten miles on foot, in those times of greater scarcitie. 3. His behaviour in the Church in the time of prayer,
He was often known in his younger time, to go ten miles on foot, in those times of greater scarcity. 3. His behaviour in the Church in the time of prayer,
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and in hearing, was very observable for his reverend attendance and devotion.
and in hearing, was very observable for his reverend attendance and devotion.
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7. His answerable practise, fitted and proportionable to his exterior profession. 1. Hee was much in private prayer.
7. His answerable practice, fitted and proportionable to his exterior profession. 1. He was much in private prayer.
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If you would have a tryall of sinceritie, follow a man home, and to his closet,
If you would have a trial of sincerity, follow a man home, and to his closet,
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and see what hee doth within dores;
and see what he does within doors;
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for there may bee many respects that may set a man on worke coram populo. Secret prayer if it bee constant, cannot lodge long with hypocrisie in the same heart. 2. Hee was often, as they say, in secret fasting by himselfe alone;
for there may be many respects that may Set a man on work coram populo. Secret prayer if it be constant, cannot lodge long with hypocrisy in the same heart. 2. He was often, as they say, in secret fasting by himself alone;
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a Dutie not only lamentably neglected in these lazie times of easie Christianitie, but ill spoken of too,
a Duty not only lamentably neglected in these lazy times of easy Christianity, but ill spoken of too,
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as a character of a Pharisee, by such as are loath to be at the paines of subduing their bodyes,
as a character of a Pharisee, by such as Are loath to be At the pains of subduing their bodies,
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and yet are desirous to come off with the credit and reputation of religion. 3. Hee was temperate in his dyet, and in his habit sober and grave,
and yet Are desirous to come off with the credit and reputation of Religion. 3. He was temperate in his diet, and in his habit Sobrium and grave,
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as counting wisedome and grace a better, and trimmer dresse then Lace or the fashion;
as counting Wisdom and grace a better, and trimmer dress then Lace or the fashion;
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and so hee was in his recreations, though constantly chearefull, yet a man of little mirth or delight in any thing but spirituall. 4. Hee was full of charitie, which appeared in these particulars. 1. Alwayes upon the Lords day he had sixe poore at dinner, to every one of which hee gave a piece of beefe away with them besides,
and so he was in his recreations, though constantly cheerful, yet a man of little mirth or delight in any thing but spiritual. 4. He was full of charity, which appeared in these particulars. 1. Always upon the lords day he had sixe poor At dinner, to every one of which he gave a piece of beef away with them beside,
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and at night hee sent what was left to other poore;
and At night he sent what was left to other poor;
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Besides what hee gave at his dore, and what hee gave privately to the poore houshold of faith. 2. His hospitalitie according to his ranke, was such as Peter Martyr reported of Martin Bucer, whose table was ever open to any good people, especially to Ministers, whom he much respected. 3. Hee sate up many nights for the comfort of thesicke;
Beside what he gave At his door, and what he gave privately to the poor household of faith. 2. His hospitality according to his rank, was such as Peter Martyr reported of Martin Bucer, whose table was ever open to any good people, especially to Ministers, whom he much respected. 3. He sat up many nights for the Comfort of thesicke;
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not thinking that worke of mercy sufficiently performed by an How doe you, or a cold visit. 4. Hee had a Sympathie with the condition of Christs Church abroad.
not thinking that work of mercy sufficiently performed by an How do you, or a cold visit. 4. He had a sympathy with the condition of Christ Church abroad.
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5. In the last place, let us view him in his last act, his sicknesse and death, which as the Text hath told us, is pretious in the sight of the Lord.
5. In the last place, let us view him in his last act, his sickness and death, which as the Text hath told us, is precious in the sighed of the Lord.
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but few complaine of that Idolatrous confidence that themselves repose in this false world:
but few complain of that Idolatrous confidence that themselves repose in this false world:
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1. Hee prepared himselfe to die, not only being willing, but desirous also to bee set at libertie, being often at S. Pauls, Cupio dissolvi, which they that were with him, say, was much in his mouth.
1. He prepared himself to die, not only being willing, but desirous also to be Set At liberty, being often At S. Paul's, Cupio Dissolvi, which they that were with him, say, was much in his Mouth.
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2. Hee was very thankfull for Gods assisting him with memorie and understanding to the very last,
2. He was very thankful for God's assisting him with memory and understanding to the very last,
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for the continuance of which he prayed, and desired others that were about him to pray.
for the Continuance of which he prayed, and desired Others that were about him to pray.
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3. Hee employed both his memorie and speach, for the comfort and counsell of such as visited him.
3. He employed both his memory and speech, for the Comfort and counsel of such as visited him.
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4. Hee made a confession of his faith, but chiefly in the matter of Iustification by faith (which an eminent Roman Prelate called a good supper doctrine) and in the comfort of that point, hee resigned his soule to Christ,
4. He made a Confessi of his faith, but chiefly in the matter of Justification by faith (which an eminent Roman Prelate called a good supper Doctrine) and in the Comfort of that point, he resigned his soul to christ,
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and slept sweetly in the Lord. Thus as his life was holy, his death was pretious. Hee made no great noyse in the world,
and slept sweetly in the Lord. Thus as his life was holy, his death was precious. He made no great noise in the world,
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nor raised greater expectations of himselfe then hee could well manage, like many exhalations that rise out of dunghills,
nor raised greater Expectations of himself then he could well manage, like many exhalations that rise out of dunghills,
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as if they meant to reach the skie, but presently fall downe againe, and wet us:
as if they meant to reach the sky, but presently fallen down again, and wet us:
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But as a taper hee gave light till hee went out, and now hee is gone wee will leave upon his Grave, Memoria ejus in Benedictionibus, and apply to him the words of the Text;
But as a taper he gave Light till he went out, and now he is gone we will leave upon his Grave, Memoria His in Benedictionibus, and apply to him the words of the Text;
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Pretiosa in oculis Iehovae, Pretious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of his Saints. FINIS.Pretiosa in oculis Iehovae, Precious in the sighed of the Lord, is the death of his Saints. FINIS.
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THE DESIRE OF THE SAINTS AFTER IMMORTALL GLORIE. SERMON XXI. 2 CORINTHIANS 5. 2.
THE DESIRE OF THE SAINTS AFTER IMMORTAL GLORY. SERMON XXI. 2 CORINTHIANS 5. 2.
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For in this wee groane earnestly, desiring to bee cloathed upon, with our house which is from heaven.
For in this we groan earnestly, desiring to be clothed upon, with our house which is from heaven.
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WHen I reade these words, I am in a great doubt, whether I should rather admire the excellencie of the temper of these Saints,
WHen I read these words, I am in a great doubt, whither I should rather admire the excellency of the temper of these Saints,
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or deplore the vilenesse of ours; so celestiall the one, so terrestriall the other; so noble the one, so ignoble the other;
or deplore the vileness of ours; so celestial the one, so terrestrial the other; so noble the one, so ignoble the other;
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so magnanimous the one, so abject the other. These Saints they did duly consider, that our life it is but a Pilgrimage:
so magnanimous the one, so abject the other. These Saints they did duly Consider, that our life it is but a Pilgrimage:
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that this whole world is but a Diversorie, or Inne to refresh us for a while;
that this Whole world is but a Diversory, or Inn to refresh us for a while;
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that it is a warfare, all things within us, without us, our enemies;
that it is a warfare, all things within us, without us, our enemies;
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that this body is but a Tabernacle, a Tent, a Cottage, an earthen vessell, a Gourd, the scabbard, the prison of the soule;
that this body is but a Tabernacle, a Tent, a Cottage, an earthen vessel, a Gourd, the scabbard, the prison of the soul;
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more brittle then glasse, decaying, mouldering of itselfe, though it bee preserved from eternall injuries of ayre or weather:
more brittle then glass, decaying, mouldering of itself, though it be preserved from Eternal injuries of air or weather:
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so it is with our life, we come all at the first as vapours out of the earth,
so it is with our life, we come all At the First as vapours out of the earth,
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they saw the vanitie, the vacuitie, the emptinesse of the things of this life; their affections were alienated, estranged, and divorced from the world;
they saw the vanity, the vacuity, the emptiness of the things of this life; their affections were alienated, estranged, and divorced from the world;
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they had by watchings, fastings, grovelings on the ground, teares and groanes scoured off the drosse of their soules,
they had by watchings, Fastings, grovelings on the ground, tears and groans scoured off the dross of their Souls,
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and made them polished statues of pietie;
and made them polished statues of piety;
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they had made up their accounts betweene God and themselves, and had sued out their pardon for their defects and failings,
they had made up their accounts between God and themselves, and had sued out their pardon for their defects and failings,
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and had that seated in their consciences;
and had that seated in their Consciences;
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they did penetrate the cloudes with the eye of faith, and did see the immense good things layd up for them in heaven, with which being ravished,
they did penetrate the Clouds with the eye of faith, and did see the immense good things laid up for them in heaven, with which being ravished,
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and impatient of cunctation and delay, they desire to be vested in the possession of them,
and impatient of cunctation and Delay, they desire to be vested in the possession of them,
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though it were with the deposition of their house of clay, which they did beare about them.
though it were with the deposition of their house of clay, which they did bear about them.
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Of these things they had not a bare conjecture, but a certaine knowledge;
Of these things they had not a bore conjecture, but a certain knowledge;
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For wee know, ver. 1. that if our earthly house of this tabernacle bee dissolved, wee have a building not made with hands, eternall in the heavens: For we know, ver. 1. that if our earthly house of this tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building not made with hands, Eternal in the heavens:
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from this full perswasion did arise this heavenly affection, in this wee groane earnestly. But alas, how different is our disposition from this heavenly temper!
from this full persuasion did arise this heavenly affection, in this we groan earnestly. But alas, how different is our disposition from this heavenly temper!
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how pale, how wanne is our countenance at the mention of Death! at the least summons of our last accounts!
how pale, how won is our countenance At the mention of Death! At the least summons of our last accounts!
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as vinegar to our teeth, as smoake to our eyes; as vinegar to our teeth, as smoke to our eyes;
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as a sudden dampe to our lights, as an horrid cracke of thunder in the middest of our jollities,
as a sudden damp to our lights, as an horrid Crac of thunder in the midst of our Jollities,
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so is the mention of Death. If any aske the reason of this, it is too manifest;
so is the mention of Death. If any ask the reason of this, it is too manifest;
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Want of judgement, what is the true good of the sonnes of men; Want of apprehension of the happinesse of the Saints;
Want of judgement, what is the true good of the Sons of men; Want of apprehension of the happiness of the Saints;
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Want of faith in God, of Union with Christ, our soules never make any holy peregrination from the body,
Want of faith in God, of union with christ, our Souls never make any holy peregrination from the body,
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and seate themselves with Angels and Archangels, and trace the streetes of New Ierusalem; wee anticipate not the joyes of the life to come by devout meditations and contemplations:
and seat themselves with Angels and Archangels, and trace the streets of New Ierusalem; we anticipate not the Joys of the life to come by devout meditations and contemplations:
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wee have not our conversation in heaven, from whence wee looke for our Redeemer: Our soule thirsteth not, our flesh longeth not after the living God.
we have not our Conversation in heaven, from whence we look for our Redeemer: Our soul Thirsteth not, our Flesh Longeth not After the living God.
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The reason of this is, wee hang upon the teats of the world like babes and children, we suck venome out of it to our soules;
The reason of this is, we hang upon the teats of the world like babes and children, we suck venom out of it to our Souls;
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wee walke upon our bellies as uncleane beasts, NONLATINALPHABET, wee jutte against God, and offend him;
we walk upon our bellies as unclean beasts,, we jutte against God, and offend him;
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our accompts are not streight and even, therefore wee are afraid at the appearance of our Saviour,
our accounts Are not straight and even, Therefore we Are afraid At the appearance of our Saviour,
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and of our citation to appeare before his Tribunall;
and of our Citante to appear before his Tribunal;
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wee groane when wee heare of death, wee groane not that we may dye, this is our condition;
we groan when we hear of death, we groan not that we may die, this is our condition;
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and are not these different one unto another? Doth not this staine the verdure of our countenances,
and Are not these different one unto Another? Does not this stain the verdure of our countenances,
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and cover us with shame and confusion, to observe so manifest a declination of the fervor of the Spirit? That you desire this heavenly temper, I doubt not I should offer violence to Charitie, the Queene of Graces,
and cover us with shame and confusion, to observe so manifest a declination of the fervor of the Spirit? That you desire this heavenly temper, I doubt not I should offer violence to Charity, the Queen of Graces,
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if I should thinke otherwise? For this cause many of you are strict in the performance of holy duties, agreeable,
if I should think otherwise? For this cause many of you Are strict in the performance of holy duties, agreeable,
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and convenient to this sacred time: That your devotions may attaine a happy end, let mee lend you an helping hand,
and convenient to this sacred time: That your devotions may attain a happy end, let me lend you an helping hand,
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whilst I discourse these words which even now sounded in your eares.
while I discourse these words which even now sounded in your ears.
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In this wee groane earnestly, &c. Which I will resolve into three propositions. 1. That wee are strangers in this life without our house. 2. That the Saints desire their true and proper house. 3. The intention of their desire, In this wee groane, &c. That wee are strangers, doe not the sacred Oracles declare? our conversatinn, our politie is in heaven, saith the Doctor of the Gentiles, Our life it is hid up with Christ, Col. 2. Wee are fellow Citizens with the Saints, of the houshold of God. In this we groan earnestly, etc. Which I will resolve into three propositions. 1. That we Are Strangers in this life without our house. 2. That the Saints desire their true and proper house. 3. The intention of their desire, In this we groan, etc. That we Are Strangers, do not the sacred Oracles declare? our conversatinn, our polity is in heaven, Says the Doctor of the Gentiles, Our life it is hid up with christ, Col. 2. we Are fellow Citizens with the Saints, of the household of God.
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Ephes. 2. Doth not the chiefe of the Apostles intreat us as Pilgrims and strangers, to abstaine from fleshly lusts, which fight against the soule? and doe not these and the like demonstrate unto us, that a Christian lives with men,Ephesians 2. Does not the chief of the Apostles entreat us as Pilgrim's and Strangers, to abstain from fleshly Lustiest, which fight against the soul? and do not these and the like demonstrate unto us, that a Christian lives with men,
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yet abovemen in earth, yet in heaven; bound, yet free; deteyned with us, yet farre above us; living a double life; one manifest;
yet abovemen in earth, yet in heaven; bound, yet free; detained with us, yet Far above us; living a double life; one manifest;
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the other Hid with Christ; one contemptible, the other glorious; one naturall, the other spirituall;
the other Hid with christ; one contemptible, the other glorious; one natural, the other spiritual;
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that his Parentage is from heaven, that his Treasure is in heaven; that his heart is in heaven;
that his Parentage is from heaven, that his Treasure is in heaven; that his heart is in heaven;
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that his roote is fastened in the everlasting mountaines, though his branches are here below, that his dwelling is in heaven,
that his root is fastened in the everlasting Mountains, though his branches Are Here below, that his Dwelling is in heaven,
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though his peregrination be here on earth? and did not these Oracles tell us thus much,
though his peregrination be Here on earth? and did not these Oracles tell us thus much,
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yet are there not enforcing arguments to convince us of this Truth.
yet Are there not enforcing Arguments to convince us of this Truth.
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Are not they strangers that are out of their proper place? and are not Christians while they are here out of their place? Is this world made for Man,
are not they Strangers that Are out of their proper place? and Are not Christians while they Are Here out of their place? Is this world made for Man,
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And such is our life, it is rather a life in appearance, then in deed;
And such is our life, it is rather a life in appearance, then in deed;
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an Arke of travell, a Schole of vanitie, a Laborinth of errour, a Grove full of thornes, a Meadow full of Scorpions;
an Ark of travel, a School of vanity, a Labyrinth of error, a Grove full of thorns, a Meadow full of Scorpions;
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a flourishing garden without fruit, a fountaine of miserie, a river of teares, a feigned fable, a detestable frenzie:
a flourishing garden without fruit, a fountain of misery, a river of tears, a feigned fable, a detestable frenzy:
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and is this the place of man? What meanes the fabricke of our body lifted up to heaven, our hands, eyes, head upward,
and is this the place of man? What means the fabric of our body lifted up to heaven, our hands, eyes, head upward,
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but to shew us as Chalcidius the heathen man observed, that our Progenitors are from heaven, that our place is in heaven.
but to show us as Chalcidius the heathen man observed, that our Progenitors Are from heaven, that our place is in heaven.
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Every place is adequate to the thing placed in it;
Every place is adequate to the thing placed in it;
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is this world adequate to man? are not his desires infinitely extended beyond the same? Every place hath a conseruing vertue in it:
is this world adequate to man? Are not his Desires infinitely extended beyond the same? Every place hath a conserving virtue in it:
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Doth this world preserve man? well may it minister a little food to this beast of ours, which we carry about us,
Does this world preserve man? well may it minister a little food to this beast of ours, which we carry about us,
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but can it afford the least favorie morsell to the soule? it were to be wished that it did not poyson, contaminate, and defile the soule:
but can it afford the least favory morsel to the soul? it were to be wished that it did not poison, contaminate, and defile the soul:
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so that the safest way for the soule, is to flie from the world, as from the face of a Serpent:
so that the Safest Way for the soul, is to fly from the world, as from the face of a Serpent:
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Is this world the place of man, why doth our tender Mother the Church, assoone as wee come into the world, snatch us out of the world;
Is this world the place of man, why does our tender Mother the Church, As soon as we come into the world, snatch us out of the world;
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and as soone as wee breathe in the ayre, bury us by Baptisme in the Grave of Christ,
and as soon as we breathe in the air, bury us by Baptism in the Grave of christ,
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and assoone as we move in this world, consigne us with the signe of the Crosse, to fight against the world,
and As soon as we move in this world, consign us with the Signen of the Cross, to fight against the world,
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and all the pompes of the same, and are not wee strangers? and all the pomps of the same, and Are not we Strangers?
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Are not they strangers, that have different lawes, and divers customes, and another Prince to rule and command them? You have heard of the Prince of the ayre, and the Lawes of the flesh; of the fashions of the world, of the wisedome that is from below, and earth-creeping:
are not they Strangers, that have different laws, and diverse customs, and Another Prince to Rule and command them? You have herd of the Prince of the air, and the Laws of the Flesh; of the fashions of the world, of the Wisdom that is from below, and earth-creeping:
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Are Christians guided by these rules? have they not the God of heaven and earth, the Lawes of the Spirit, and the wisedome that is from above, and customes that are from heaven, whereby to regulate them? Who are the men of this world? are they not those who have the God of this world to raigne in their hearts? who are led captive by him? whose under standings are darkened, their wills obfirmated, their hearts hardened, their consciences seared, their conversation defiled with all uncleannesses, their senses open breaches for sinne to enter;
are Christians guided by these rules? have they not the God of heaven and earth, the Laws of the Spirit, and the Wisdom that is from above, and customs that Are from heaven, whereby to regulate them? Who Are the men of this world? Are they not those who have the God of this world to Reign in their hearts? who Are led captive by him? whose under standings Are darkened, their wills obfirmated, their hearts hardened, their Consciences seared, their Conversation defiled with all Uncleannesses, their Senses open Breaches for sin to enter;
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their tongues blaspheming the name of God? and are these conversations fit for the Saints? and are they not strangers?
their tongues blaspheming the name of God? and Are these conversations fit for the Saints? and Are they not Strangers?
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so the shortnesse of our life may be the lesse grievous, considering the miserie of it;
so the shortness of our life may be the less grievous, considering the misery of it;
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Are not they strangers that are not capable of honours, of possessions in the place wherein they live,
are not they Strangers that Are not capable of honours, of possessions in the place wherein they live,
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as being not free Denizens of the place? and is not this proper to Christians, whose dutie it is to vilifie riches,
as being not free Denizens of the place? and is not this proper to Christians, whose duty it is to vilify riches,
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and honours, and pleasures in themselves, asmuch as they that have these doe others that have them not? to account riches the greatest povertie,
and honours, and pleasures in themselves, as as they that have these doe Others that have them not? to account riches the greatest poverty,
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and pleasures the greatest torment, and honours the greatest ignominie, and power the greatest weaknesse;
and pleasures the greatest torment, and honours the greatest ignominy, and power the greatest weakness;
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not to possesse the world; not to enjoy it, not to account any thing good that maketh not the owner better, not to admit any thing from the world,
not to possess the world; not to enjoy it, not to account any thing good that makes not the owner better, not to admit any thing from the world,
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but so farre as it may advance the true Nobilitie of man, the puritie of the Image of God, his restitution to his ancient descent, his re-estating him in the possession of heaven,
but so Far as it may advance the true Nobilt of man, the purity of the Image of God, his restitution to his ancient descent, his re-estating him in the possession of heaven,
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and the societie of Angels and Archangels, to rise up in Armes against this materiall world,
and the society of Angels and Archangels, to rise up in Arms against this material world,
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and to rend himselfe from this faeculent matter;
and to rend himself from this feculent matter;
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and out of the greatnesse of his Spirit, and noblenesse of his disposition to be altogether ambitious of the presence of God,
and out of the greatness of his Spirit, and nobleness of his disposition to be altogether ambitious of the presence of God,
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and of these constant and unchangeable good things? This is the dutie of Christians, and are not they Strangers?
and of these constant and unchangeable good things? This is the duty of Christians, and Are not they Strangers?
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Are not they strangers that have double Impost, and double customes, and the greatest taxations layd upon them? is not this peculiar unto the Saints in this life? have they not afflictions layd upon them in the greatest measure? must they not through many afflictions enter into the kingdome of heaven? Have they not teares, and that in abundance, for their meat, and for their drinke? Have they not enemies from within,
are not they Strangers that have double Impost, and double customs, and the greatest taxations laid upon them? is not this peculiar unto the Saints in this life? have they not afflictions laid upon them in the greatest measure? must they not through many afflictions enter into the Kingdom of heaven? Have they not tears, and that in abundance, for their meat, and for their drink? Have they not enemies from within,
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and enemies from without? Must they not bee conformable to their head Christ, their elder brother: as he had his double portion this life, of afflictions and punishments; so must they have;
and enemies from without? Must they not be conformable to their head christ, their elder brother: as he had his double portion this life, of afflictions and punishments; so must they have;
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as he was sanctified by afflictions, so must they also. The gold is not pure, unlesse it bee tryed;
as he was sanctified by afflictions, so must they also. The gold is not pure, unless it be tried;
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nor the water sweet, if it have not a current; nor the vessell bright, unlesse it be scoured;
nor the water sweet, if it have not a current; nor the vessel bright, unless it be scoured;
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nor the Saints fit for heaven, unlesse they be prepared by afflictions:
nor the Saints fit for heaven, unless they be prepared by afflictions:
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what man was there that ever set himselfe seriously, either to reforme himselfe or others, that found not great opposition from himselfe,
what man was there that ever Set himself seriously, either to reform himself or Others, that found not great opposition from himself,
r-crq n1 vbds a-acp d av vvd px31 av-j, av-d pc-acp vvi px31 cc n2-jn, cst vvd xx j n1 p-acp px31,
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and from others? and are not these strangers?
and from Others? and Are not these Strangers?
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Are not they strangers that are ad placitum Principis to stay in the Land, or to be gone;
are not they Strangers that Are and placitum Principis to stay in the Land, or to be gone;
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But our life it is but a little while, therefore let us indure it with comfort.
But our life it is but a little while, Therefore let us endure it with Comfort.
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according as hee shall manifest his royall pleasure by his Proclamation? and are not we here in the world upon these termes? how soone all of us,
according as he shall manifest his royal pleasure by his Proclamation? and Are not we Here in the world upon these terms? how soon all of us,
vvg c-acp pns31 vmb vvi po31 j n1 p-acp po31 n1? cc vbr xx pns12 av p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2? uh-crq av d pp-f pno12,
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or any of us shall bee dismissed, who knowes? who dares promise to himselfe the late evening,
or any of us shall be dismissed, who knows? who dares promise to himself the late evening,
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or secure himselfe of the least atome or moment of time? hee that dreamed waking of long continuance, had scarce libertie to dreame sleeping,
or secure himself of the least atom or moment of time? he that dreamed waking of long Continuance, had scarce liberty to dream sleeping,
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for that night they tooke away his soule;
for that night they took away his soul;
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and hee himselfe was branded to succeeding generations with the name of a foole, and are not wee strangers?
and he himself was branded to succeeding generations with the name of a fool, and Are not we Strangers?
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Did not the Saints of God, whose judgements were most refined, those that had the honour to approach most neere unto God himselfe, alwayes so repute themselves? Doth not the holy Patriarch that wrestled with God, and had principalitie over him? Did nor hee acknowledge that few and evill were the dayes of his pilgrimage? Did not he that was a man after Gods owne heart, that had a speciall promise that his house should continue for ever? Yet did not hee acknowledge that hee was a stranger as well as his fathers were? is it not his earnest prayer unto God? I am a stranger upon earth, hide not thy Commandements from mee:
Did not the Saints of God, whose Judgments were most refined, those that had the honour to approach most near unto God himself, always so repute themselves? Does not the holy Patriarch that wrestled with God, and had principality over him? Did nor he acknowledge that few and evil were the days of his pilgrimage? Did not he that was a man After God's own heart, that had a special promise that his house should continue for ever? Yet did not he acknowledge that he was a stranger as well as his Father's were? is it not his earnest prayer unto God? I am a stranger upon earth, hide not thy commandments from me:
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as if hee had said, I am a Traveller upon earth; I am speeding to Ierusalem, which is above;
as if he had said, I am a Traveller upon earth; I am speeding to Ierusalem, which is above;
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I am to passe through this darke calignous world; thy Word is a light to my feet, a lanthorne to my steps;
I am to pass through this dark calignous world; thy Word is a Light to my feet, a lanthorn to my steps;
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the rule, the square, the cannon of all rectitude;
the Rule, the square, the cannon of all rectitude;
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hide not this light from mee, lest I runne out of the way, or linger in the way,
hide not this Light from me, lest I run out of the Way, or linger in the Way,
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or stumble, or fall in the way;
or Stumble, or fallen in the Way;
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I am a stranger upon earth, &c. What should I instance in particulars? are they not summed up to my hand by the Apostle? Heb. 11. 13: All these Patriarkes, Prophets, Saints, all of them did acknowledge themselves to bee strangers.I am a stranger upon earth, etc. What should I instance in particulars? Are they not summed up to my hand by the Apostle? Hebrew 11. 13: All these Patriarchs, prophets, Saints, all of them did acknowledge themselves to be Strangers.
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Examples have in them an universalitie of Doctrine and instruction, especially the examples of the Saints,
Examples have in them an universality of Doctrine and instruction, especially the Examples of the Saints,
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because Praxis Sanctorum, is Interpres praeceptorum, the practice of the Saints, is the best interpretation of the precept.
Because Praxis Sanctorum, is Interpret praeceptorum, the practice of the Saints, is the best Interpretation of the precept.
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Examples have in them a directive force, because those that are best disposed in mind and body, are a rule for the rest.
Examples have in them a directive force, Because those that Are best disposed in mind and body, Are a Rule for the rest.
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Examples have an incentive force, to give life, spirits, vigour, transmining by a kind of Metem Psychosis, the soule, the spirits, the resolutions, the affections of the patterne, to him that reades it, extorting deepesighes,
Examples have an incentive force, to give life, spirits, vigour, transmining by a kind of Metem Psychosis, the soul, the spirits, the resolutions, the affections of the pattern, to him that reads it, extorting deepesighes,
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and teares, and groanes, and other alterations at their pleasure.
and tears, and groans, and other alterations At their pleasure.
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And if any Examples have this force, have not these much more? Other examples have the restimonie of men, these have the restimonie of God himselfe, hee is not ashamed; (a wonderfull condiscention of the one,
And if any Examples have this force, have not these much more? Other Examples have the restimonie of men, these have the restimonie of God himself, he is not ashamed; (a wonderful condescension of the one,
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and the supreame elevation of the other) to bee called their God, the God of Abraham,
and the supreme elevation of the other) to be called their God, the God of Abraham,
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and of Isaac, and of Iacob; the Father of the faithfull, and the God of the beleevers: and of Isaac, and of Iacob; the Father of the faithful, and the God of the believers:
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There are examples whereof men boast, but God is ashamed of them, corrupt examples of wicked;
There Are Examples whereof men boast, but God is ashamed of them, corrupt Examples of wicked;
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1759
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the imperfect examples of heathen men, of these God is ashamed; but of these God is not ashamed, and shall wee be ashamed of them?
the imperfect Examples of heathen men, of these God is ashamed; but of these God is not ashamed, and shall we be ashamed of them?
dt j n2 pp-f j-jn n2, pp-f d np1 vbz j; cc-acp pp-f d np1 vbz xx j, cc vmb pns12 vbi j pp-f pno32?
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Wee are then strangers. Let mee instill into your eares, the voyce of that was heard in the Temple,
we Are then Strangers. Let me instill into your ears, the voice of that was herd in the Temple,
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1760
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before the ruine of it, Migremus hinc, Let us goe from hence.
before the ruin of it, Migremus hinc, Let us go from hence.
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Let mee say unto you with our Saviour, NONLATINALPHABET, Let us goe from hence, let us trusse up our fardles,
Let me say unto you with our Saviour,, Let us go from hence, let us truss up our farthels,
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and on with our sandals, and promote our way to heaven; Let us depose and lay downe all burthens and impediments, and make our selves expedite, and fit for our journey;
and on with our Sandals, and promote our Way to heaven; Let us depose and lay down all burdens and impediments, and make our selves expedite, and fit for our journey;
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wee are in an Inne, let us looke about us, and leave nothing behind, but carry all with us, or send it before us;
we Are in an Inn, let us look about us, and leave nothing behind, but carry all with us, or send it before us;
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wee have but an instant of our abode here, let us imploy it to the best advantage:
we have but an instant of our Abided Here, let us employ it to the best advantage:
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1760
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It is the greatest losse, it is the most shamefull losse, it is the most irrecoverable losse that may bee, to lose this instant upon which eternitie depends;
It is the greatest loss, it is the most shameful loss, it is the most irrecoverable loss that may be, to loose this instant upon which eternity depends;
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eternitie of miserie, or eternitie of felicitie:
eternity of misery, or eternity of felicity:
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let us follow our Saviour, let us seeke his face, let us ascend with him, let us not rest here.
let us follow our Saviour, let us seek his face, let us ascend with him, let us not rest Here.
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Sleepe may overtake us, a false Prophet may deceive us;
Sleep may overtake us, a false Prophet may deceive us;
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the snare may intangle us, the Armie of the enemie may fall upon us, let us be above all these;
the snare may entangle us, the Army of the enemy may fallen upon us, let us be above all these;
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Let us seeke those things that are above, What? where Sunne and Moone are, nothing lesse;Let us seek those things that Are above, What? where Sun and Moon Are, nothing less;
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Where then? where God is? where Christ? who is our house, our temple, our habitation, that wee may be cloathed with him; this is the desire of all the Saints,
Where then? where God is? where christ? who is our house, our temple, our habitation, that we may be clothed with him; this is the desire of all the Saints,
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and this leades me to the second point. That the Saints desire a true and proper house;
and this leads me to the second point. That the Saints desire a true and proper house;
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In this we groane earnestly, &c. What is meant by this house, whether the Ioyes of heaven, or a Glorified body is hard to determine by the context, I incline to Calvins opinion, that both are meant,In this we groan earnestly, etc. What is meant by this house, whither the Joys of heaven, or a Glorified body is hard to determine by the context, I incline to Calvins opinion, that both Are meant,
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1761
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as making up that compleat house which the Saints desire, the one as the introition, the other as the consummation of their blisse;
as making up that complete house which the Saints desire, the one as the introition, the other as the consummation of their bliss;
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and into both these houses, I shall labour to introduce your spirits and affections. The first house is the Ioyes of heaven, a kingdome else-where;
and into both these houses, I shall labour to introduce your spirits and affections. The First house is the Joys of heaven, a Kingdom elsewhere;
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for the amplitude, for the abundant sufficiencie, for the honour, royaltie of them;
for the amplitude, for the abundant sufficiency, for the honour, royalty of them;
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yet because many in kingdomes see not the face of the King, and of those that see his face, few are of his house and familie;
yet Because many in kingdoms see not the face of the King, and of those that see his face, few Are of his house and family;
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and of those that are of his Court, few are familiar with him, or converse with him;
and of those that Are of his Court, few Are familiar with him, or converse with him;
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and of those that converse with him, few are his sonnes, his heires. Therefore this kingdome is an house wherein all see the face of God;
and of those that converse with him, few Are his Sons, his Heirs. Therefore this Kingdom is an house wherein all see the face of God;
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all are of his house, all converse with him, all stand in his presence, all are his sonnes, all are his heires;
all Are of his house, all converse with him, all stand in his presence, all Are his Sons, all Are his Heirs;
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a house so scituated, as never any;
a house so situated, as never any;
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upon the brow of that hill, which is the beauty of perfection, the delight, not of the wholeearth, but of heaven itselfe, in the purest ayre that ever was,
upon the brow of that hill, which is the beauty of perfection, the delight, not of the wholeearth, but of heaven itself, in the Purest air that ever was,
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even puritie it selfe, freed from all malignant vapour;
even purity it self, freed from all malignant vapour;
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a place irriguous with the chrystall streames of Paradise it selfe, a place inriched with all the precious things the heart of man can desire;
a place irriguous with the crystal streams of Paradise it self, a place enriched with all the precious things the heart of man can desire;
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an house not built by man, but by God himselfe;
an house not built by man, but by God himself;
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not of terrestriall feculent matter, not of gold or silver, but that which excells all valuation whatsoever;
not of terrestrial feculent matter, not of gold or silver, but that which excels all valuation whatsoever;
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the hanging or ornaments of which house, are not of Arras, or Tissue, or cloth of gold,
the hanging or Ornament of which house, Are not of Arras, or Tissue, or cloth of gold,
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or whatsoever is more precious with men, but farre above these, such and so excellent, that Neither eye hath seene, nor eare hath heard;
or whatsoever is more precious with men, but Far above these, such and so excellent, that Neither eye hath seen, nor ear hath herd;
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neither hath the like entred into the hearts of men. neither hath the like entered into the hearts of men.
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The delights of this house are such, that if all the contentments and delights, that ever ravished the hearts of men in their private houses were put together,
The delights of this house Are such, that if all the contentment's and delights, that ever ravished the hearts of men in their private houses were put together,
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yet were they but as a candle to the Sunne, as a drop to the Ocean:
yet were they but as a candle to the Sun, as a drop to the Ocean:
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Oh the statelinesse and magnificence of the Hall of this house, wherein are Prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, Confessours.
O the stateliness and magnificence of the Hall of this house, wherein Are prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, Confessors.
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Saints, Angels, the blessed Virgin especially, all of them praising and lauding God! Blessed are they that dwell in this house, they will be still praising thee.
Saints, Angels, the blessed Virgae especially, all of them praising and lauding God! Blessed Are they that dwell in this house, they will be still praising thee.
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Here in this life are varietie of imployments according to the diversitie of mens Callings, and their necessities;
Here in this life Are variety of employments according to the diversity of men's Callings, and their necessities;
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Thus of the first circumstance, wherein the resemblance consists the shortnesse of abiding.
Thus of the First circumstance, wherein the resemblance consists the shortness of abiding.
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but there shall bee no necessitie, there shall bee but one worke, the worke of Praise, a duty which in this life is performed with fatigation and wearinesse;
but there shall be no necessity, there shall be but one work, the work of Praise, a duty which in this life is performed with fatigation and weariness;
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but there it shall be done with all sweetnesse and delight: this delight increasing with the continuance of the same.
but there it shall be done with all sweetness and delight: this delight increasing with the Continuance of the same.
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No vaine thoughts, to interrupt this dutie, no wearinesse of the flesh to weaken this dutie, no necessitie or indigencie to rend us from this duty;
No vain thoughts, to interrupt this duty, no weariness of the Flesh to weaken this duty, no necessity or indigency to rend us from this duty;
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but as it will bee our happinesse to love, and see God; so it will be the exercise of our happinesse to admire, and to laud God:
but as it will be our happiness to love, and see God; so it will be the exercise of our happiness to admire, and to laud God:
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while wee are here, such is the weaknesse of our apprehension, that wee cannot with the same act conceive the worke, and the workman;
while we Are Here, such is the weakness of our apprehension, that we cannot with the same act conceive the work, and the workman;
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we cannot thinke of the benefit, and the authour of the same, then wee shall be enabled to joyne both these together,
we cannot think of the benefit, and the author of the same, then we shall be enabled to join both these together,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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so to admire the worke, as at the same time to praise the authour;
so to admire the work, as At the same time to praise the author;
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so to contemplate the benefit, as at the same time to fall downe before the benefactour.
so to contemplate the benefit, as At the same time to fallen down before the benefactor.
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Oh the statelinesse of this presence, where the face of God, the beautie of God, the Majestie of God is seene in so glorious a manner, that even Angels,
O the stateliness of this presence, where the face of God, the beauty of God, the Majesty of God is seen in so glorious a manner, that even Angels,
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and Archangels cover their faces, not being able to behold stedfastly the great lustre of the same!
and Archangels cover their faces, not being able to behold steadfastly the great lustre of the same!
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Oh the lovelinesse of the chambers of the King, made for the soule to repose her selfe in all spirituall delight,
O the loveliness of the chambers of the King, made for the soul to repose her self in all spiritual delight,
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after her labour and travell in this miserable world!
After her labour and travel in this miserable world!
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oh the beauty of the Masions of this house prepared by Christ himselfe for the soule, to refresh her selfe with all spirituall food!
o the beauty of the Mansions of this house prepared by christ himself for the soul, to refresh her self with all spiritual food!
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and oh the varietie and excellencie of the food of this house, the understanding shall have his food morning and evening knowledge;
and o the variety and excellency of the food of this house, the understanding shall have his food morning and evening knowledge;
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a cleare view of all things, not in themselves, or in their causes, but in their exact Ideas, subsisting in the essence of God,
a clear view of all things, not in themselves, or in their Causes, but in their exact Ideas, subsisting in the essence of God,
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but especially the radiant vision of the face of God, the Essence of God, the Sunne of righteousnesse.
but especially the radiant vision of the face of God, the Essence of God, the Sun of righteousness.
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The will shall have her food, goodnesse, joy, delectation, not by measure, but drowned in the full ocean of these, with that stabilitie and confirmation that shee cannot will that which is evill;
The will shall have her food, Goodness, joy, delectation, not by measure, but drowned in the full Ocean of these, with that stability and confirmation that she cannot will that which is evil;
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The affections shall have their food, being fully satisfied beyond their desires. The Body shall have his food, being made an impassible, clarified, agill, spirituall body, defecated,
The affections shall have their food, being Fully satisfied beyond their Desires. The Body shall have his food, being made an impassable, clarified, agill, spiritual body, defecated,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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and purified from this feculent elementarie food, and all other alterations common to it with beasts:
and purified from this feculent elementary food, and all other alterations Common to it with beasts:
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and which is most wonderfull, the King of Kings shall gird himselfe to reach out these Joyes unto us;
and which is most wonderful, the King of Kings shall gird himself to reach out these Joys unto us;
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they shall bee administred unto us Ve jad hammelek, by the hand, by the power of a King;
they shall be administered unto us We jad hammelek, by the hand, by the power of a King;
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Did I say this of my selfe, who would give credence unto me? but Truth saith it, Luke 12. 37. Blessed are those servants whom hee shall find watching;
Did I say this of my self, who would give credence unto me? but Truth Says it, Lycia 12. 37. Blessed Are those Servants whom he shall find watching;
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verely I say unto you, that hee shall gird himselfe, and make them sit downe to meate,
verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them fit down to meat,
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and will come forth and serve them. Oh wonderfull dignation!and will come forth and serve them. O wonderful dignation!
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who ever heard of the like? Stat Catodum Lixa bibit, the Lord stands, the servant sits;
who ever herd of the like? Stat Catodum Lixa bibit, the Lord Stands, the servant sits;
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the Lord is girt, the servant is loosed;
the Lord is girded, the servant is loosed;
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the Master is reaching out full bowles, and the servant is inebriated with the rivers of these pleasures;
the Master is reaching out full bowls, and the servant is inebriated with the Rivers of these pleasures;
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once hee girt himselfe to wash his Disciples feet, and the servant was astonished to see so great a Majestie condescending to so meane ministerie;
once he girded himself to wash his Disciples feet, and the servant was astonished to see so great a Majesty condescending to so mean Ministry;
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shall wee not bee much more ravished with this ineffable dignation, when he shall againe gird himselfe to supply the soule with unspeakeable delight,
shall we not be much more ravished with this ineffable dignation, when he shall again gird himself to supply the soul with unspeakable delight,
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as if God himselfe intended nothing in heaven, but to heape content upon them that sit downe with Abraham, Isaac,
as if God himself intended nothing in heaven, but to heap content upon them that fit down with Abraham, Isaac,
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and Iacob, in the kingdome of heaven; and Iacob, in the Kingdom of heaven;
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This is the fatnesse, the excellencie of this house; with the weake adumbration whereof, I doubt not but that your hearts are so taken, that yee have reduced all your desires to this one with the Psalmist;
This is the fatness, the excellency of this house; with the weak adumbration whereof, I doubt not but that your hearts Are so taken, that ye have reduced all your Desires to this one with the Psalmist;
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One thing have I desired of the Lord, which I will desire, even that I may dwell in his house, One thing have I desired of the Lord, which I will desire, even that I may dwell in his house,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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and behold the beautie of the Lord. and behold the beauty of the Lord.
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And I wonder not when I contemplate the Majestie of God, I wish my selfe all feare;
And I wonder not when I contemplate the Majesty of God, I wish my self all Fear;
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and when I consider the power of God, I wish my selfe all humilitie; and when I meditate on the goodnesse of God, I wish my selfe all Love;
and when I Consider the power of God, I wish my self all humility; and when I meditate on the Goodness of God, I wish my self all Love;
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and when I contemplate the Beautie of God and of this house, I wish my selfe all desire, and so doe you also:
and when I contemplate the Beauty of God and of this house, I wish my self all desire, and so do you also:
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and therefore with unanimous votes you request me to conduct you to the gates of this house, whereby you may enter into the same,
and Therefore with unanimous votes you request me to conduct you to the gates of this house, whereby you may enter into the same,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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and according to the magnificence of this House, so there are many gates whereby wee may enter;
and according to the magnificence of this House, so there Are many gates whereby we may enter;
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and all of these reaching even to the Earth with the foot of Iacobs ladder.
and all of these reaching even to the Earth with the foot of Iacobs ladder.
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before I make warre with it, I am reconciled; and before I am reconciled, I am at variance:
before I make war with it, I am reconciled; and before I am reconciled, I am At variance:
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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There is the gate of Faith, by it we have NONLATINALPHABET, accesse unto God, and that with boldnesse; by this we lay hold on the Throne of Grace; by this we prostrate our selves at his feet;
There is the gate of Faith, by it we have, access unto God, and that with boldness; by this we lay hold on the Throne of Grace; by this we prostrate our selves At his feet;
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by this wee adhere, and cleave close unto God;
by this we adhere, and cleave close unto God;
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by this wee live in Christ, and Christ in us; by this our hearts are purified, our consciences washed with the bloud of Christ, and fitted to see God,
by this we live in christ, and christ in us; by this our hearts Are purified, our Consciences washed with the blood of christ, and fitted to see God,
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and to enter into the holy of holyes, unto which no uncleane thing can be admitted. This is one Gate.
and to enter into the holy of holies, unto which no unclean thing can be admitted. This is one Gate.
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Another is the gate of Hope, which entreth within the Vaile, and bringeth us neerer unto God;
another is the gate of Hope, which entereth within the Veil, and brings us nearer unto God;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
1764
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this grace taketh us by the hand, and leadeth us through the streetes of New Ierusalem, and sheweth us the Temple of the Lambe, and the Lambe sitting in his Temple, assuring us that wee shall live there with him;this grace Takes us by the hand, and leads us through the streets of New Ierusalem, and shows us the Temple of the Lamb, and the Lamb sitting in his Temple, assuring us that we shall live there with him;
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this is NONLATINALPHABET heaven before heaven, the life of the Soule, the keeper of Christ, the keeper of God: This is a second Gate.this is heaven before heaven, the life of the Soul, the keeper of christ, the keeper of God: This is a second Gate.
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There is another Gate, the gate of Charitie; by this we enter not, but presse in unto God,
There is Another Gate, the gate of Charity; by this we enter not, but press in unto God,
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and are not led, but transported unto God, and carried in a fierie Chariot. By this grace we approach not neere unto God,
and Are not led, but transported unto God, and carried in a fiery Chariot. By this grace we approach not near unto God,
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but forgetting the greatnesse of his Majestie, wee lay hold on him, we hang upon him, we imbrace him, we familiarly converse with him, we freely consult with him, we inseparably cleave unto him more close then any Polypus doth unto the Rock.
but forgetting the greatness of his Majesty, we lay hold on him, we hang upon him, we embrace him, we familiarly converse with him, we freely consult with him, we inseparably cleave unto him more close then any Polypus does unto the Rock.
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Another gate, is the gate of humilitie, a low gate, but a sure and certaine gate, the exaltation of the soule, the honour, the dignitie of the soule, that which subjects the soule immediatly to God,
another gate, is the gate of humility, a low gate, but a sure and certain gate, the exaltation of the soul, the honour, the dignity of the soul, that which subject's the soul immediately to God,
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and so seateth it above all the creatures;
and so seateth it above all the creatures;
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that gate whereby the soule steales into heaven, though the gate bee never so streight, by crouching, bowing, bending, pinching of it selfe.
that gate whereby the soul steals into heaven, though the gate be never so straight, by crouching, bowing, bending, pinching of it self.
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At these gates, if you knocke earnestly by devout prayer, and frequent Almes, you may enter into this glorious and magnificent house, with which the Saints desire to bee cloathed upon:
At these gates, if you knock earnestly by devout prayer, and frequent Alms, you may enter into this glorious and magnificent house, with which the Saints desire to be clothed upon:
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and this is the first house which they desire.
and this is the First house which they desire.
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There is another house which the Saints desire, and that is the house of their bodies glorified:
There is Another house which the Saints desire, and that is the house of their bodies glorified:
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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while they are here in this life, they have a cottage rather than a house, a cottage seated in a low waterie marish place, exposing the soule to Agues, Feavers,
while they Are Here in this life, they have a cottage rather than a house, a cottage seated in a low watery marish place, exposing the soul to Fevers, Fevers,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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and varietie of diseases, so that shee is sometimes downe; at the best but crasie and valetudinarie:
and variety of diseases, so that she is sometime down; At the best but crazy and valetudinary:
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
1767
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scarse any vicissitude and change, either of age, or place, or calling; but the soule is dangerously affected with it, and in great hazard;
scarce any vicissitude and change, either of age, or place, or calling; but the soul is dangerously affected with it, and in great hazard;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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a dangerous Cottage, ready to fall upon the soule, and crash it in pieces; a cottage full of holes and rifts;
a dangerous Cottage, ready to fallen upon the soul, and crash it in Pieces; a cottage full of holes and rifts;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
1767
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in every storme, and tempest of adversitie it raines through this cottage into the soule, and makes the soule unhealthie;
in every storm, and tempest of adversity it reins through this cottage into the soul, and makes the soul unhealthy;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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in the Sun-shine of prosperitie, the beames of the Sunne beate upon the soule, and make it faint and weake, many times a ruinous cottage,
in the Sunshine of Prosperity, the beams of the Sun beat upon the soul, and make it faint and weak, many times a ruinous cottage,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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so that the inhabitant is forced to spend almost all his time in repairing it, in keeping it up, in supplying the necessities of it;
so that the inhabitant is forced to spend almost all his time in repairing it, in keeping it up, in supplying the necessities of it;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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distracted, rent, and torne with cares and sollicitudes for it, so that little time is left for better duties,
distracted, rend, and torn with Cares and solicitudes for it, so that little time is left for better duties,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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for duties proper to the inner man, and when the soule setteth her selfe to these duties,
for duties proper to the inner man, and when the soul sets her self to these duties,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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then this Cottage is an impediment unto her, taking off her minde from it by some sudden gust of a vaine thought,
then this Cottage is an impediment unto her, taking off her mind from it by Some sudden gust of a vain Thought,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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or hindring her by some indisposition, or compelling her by some urgent necessitie, to breake off before shee is willing.
or hindering her by Some indisposition, or compelling her by Some urgent necessity, to break off before she is willing.
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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These and the like incumbrances doe much afflict the Saints, therefore they desire to bee cloathed upon, with a pure house, a pleasant house, a lightsome house, a healthfull house, a durable house, a glorious house that might bee a helpe and incouragement to the soule in holy and religious duties.
These and the like encumbrances do much afflict the Saints, Therefore they desire to be clothed upon, with a pure house, a pleasant house, a lightsome house, a healthful house, a durable house, a glorious house that might be a help and encouragement to the soul in holy and religious duties.
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
1767
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In this wee groane earnestly, &c. You that are owners of the wonder are not ignorant what a wonder man is, a composure of different natures, Celestiall, terrestriall; Angelicall, beastiall; corporall, spirituall;In this we groan earnestly, etc. You that Are owners of the wonder Are not ignorant what a wonder man is, a composure of different nature's, Celestial, terrestrial; Angelical, bestial; corporal, spiritual;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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greater then the world, lesse then the world; the richest Pearle, and the basest foyle; the Image of GOD, and a peece of clay:
greater then the world, less then the world; the Richest Pearl, and the Basest foil; the Image of GOD, and a piece of clay:
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
1768
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you are not ignorant how these two are affected one to the other in the Regenerate man,
you Are not ignorant how these two Are affected one to the other in the Regenerate man,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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if the body bee sound and well, it kicketh against the spirit; if it bee ill, it afflicts the Spirit.
if the body be found and well, it kicketh against the Spirit; if it be ill, it afflicts the Spirit.
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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How doe I love my body, as my fellow servant, and eschew it as mine enemie? how doe I hate it as my clogge,
How do I love my body, as my fellow servant, and eschew it as mine enemy? how do I hate it as my clog,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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and reverence it as my fellow-heire? I buffet it as a slave, and imbrace it as a friend;
and Reverence it as my fellow-heir? I buffet it as a slave, and embrace it as a friend;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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I chastise it and keepe it under, and then I want a companion to assist mee in the workes of pietie, I cherish it,
I chastise it and keep it under, and then I want a Companion to assist me in the works of piety, I cherish it,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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and nourish it, and then am I stung with the lusts of it; It is a flattering enemie, and a trecherous friend.
and nourish it, and then am I stung with the Lustiest of it; It is a flattering enemy, and a treacherous friend.
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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Oh my conjunction, and oh my alienation! that which I feare I imbrace, and that which I love I feare;
O my conjunction, and o my alienation! that which I Fear I embrace, and that which I love I Fear;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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therefore the Saints mortifie and crucifie their bodyes, they gird them close with the cords of strong resolutions, they macerate them with watchings and fastings,
Therefore the Saints mortify and crucify their bodies, they gird them close with the cords of strong resolutions, they macerate them with watchings and Fastings,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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and make them thinne, and pale, and wanne, that so they may be serviceable to the Spirit;
and make them thin, and pale, and won, that so they may be serviceable to the Spirit;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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they labour that their hands may be translucent with fasting, as the hands of Elphegus were, that their countenances may bee living documents of humiliation, that their bodyes may bee as transparent glasses, wherein the thoughts of their hearts may be seene, that their soules may have no more residence in the heart,
they labour that their hands may be translucent with fasting, as the hands of Elphege were, that their countenances may be living documents of humiliation, that their bodies may be as transparent glasses, wherein the thoughts of their hearts may be seen, that their Souls may have no more residence in the heart,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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but may as evidently bee seene in every part of the body as there.
but may as evidently be seen in every part of the body as there.
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
1768
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This they ayme at, and when they have done all this, yet they complaine of the dulnesse, deadnesse, heavinesse, lumpishnesse of the body,
This they aim At, and when they have done all this, yet they complain of the dulness, deadness, heaviness, lumpishness of the body,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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and are at enmitie with it, and cry out, Oh miserable man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death? not that they are simply enemies to the body,
and Are At enmity with it, and cry out, O miserable man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death? not that they Are simply enemies to the body,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
1768
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but to this earthly corruptible body, this sinfull body that depresseth the minde musing of many things,
but to this earthly corruptible body, this sinful body that depresseth the mind musing of many things,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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and desire the deposition, and laying downe of the same, that so they may receive a glorified, a clarified,
and desire the deposition, and laying down of the same, that so they may receive a glorified, a clarified,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
1768
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an incorruptible spirituall body, not made of a spirit, but serviceable to the spirit;
an incorruptible spiritual body, not made of a Spirit, but serviceable to the Spirit;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
1768
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they desire that these eyes may bee so defecated, that if they cannot behold the essence of God,
they desire that these eyes may be so defecated, that if they cannot behold the essence of God,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
1768
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yet they may stedfastly behold the Empyrian heavens, the splendour of our Saviour, and the lustre of the bodies of the Saints, more bright then the Sunne seven times;
yet they may steadfastly behold the Elysian heavens, the splendour of our Saviour, and the lustre of the bodies of the Saints, more bright then the Sun seven times;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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they desire that these hands may bee blessed with the contrectation of that sacred body that redeemed them;
they desire that these hands may be blessed with the contrectation of that sacred body that redeemed them;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
1768
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they desire that this body may be so transparent and lucid, that the Soule may sally out freely;
they desire that this body may be so transparent and lucid, that the Soul may sally out freely;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
1768
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not at the eye alone, but at every part to contemplate those glorious objects, that it may bee so prelucid, that the very thoughts of the heart,
not At the eye alone, but At every part to contemplate those glorious objects, that it may be so prelucid, that the very thoughts of the heart,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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and the divine fancies that are in the imaginative part may bee seene through it, that it may be so stript of corporall densitie and grossenesse, that like lightning it may bee here and there, that it may be fit for raptures,
and the divine fancies that Are in the imaginative part may be seen through it, that it may be so stripped of corporal density and grossness, that like lightning it may be Here and there, that it may be fit for raptures,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
1768
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and extasies, and the Soule no more doubtfull whether shee be in the body, or not in the body;
and ecstasies, and the Soul no more doubtful whither she be in the body, or not in the body;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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This the Saints desire and long after.
This the Saints desire and long After.
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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And let me speake this of you oh triumphant Soules that are now in blisse without the least impeachment of your happinesse.
And let me speak this of you o triumphant Souls that Are now in bliss without the least impeachment of your happiness.
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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This even you thirst after, you esteeme it an imperfect estate to bee without your bodyes,
This even you thirst After, you esteem it an imperfect estate to be without your bodies,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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though you glorifie and praise GOD in your soules, yet you count it an imperfect worke, and say with the Psalmist;
though you Glorify and praise GOD in your Souls, yet you count it an imperfect work, and say with the Psalmist;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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In death no man remembreth thee, and in the grave no man shall give thee thankes, though your spirits doe it without ceasing, without failing,In death no man Remember thee, and in the grave no man shall give thee thanks, though your spirits do it without ceasing, without failing,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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yet the whole man doth it not;
yet the Whole man does it not;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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and such an insatiable aviditie, there is in you of the praise of God, that unlesse it bee done totally and fully, you thinke it not done at all,
and such an insatiable avidity, there is in you of the praise of God, that unless it be done totally and Fully, you think it not done At all,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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therefore you desire this glorified organe;
Therefore you desire this glorified organ;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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but the Saints on earth being much more depressed with this heavy clay, cry out with these Saints;
but the Saints on earth being much more depressed with this heavy clay, cry out with these Saints;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
1768
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In this wee groane earnestly, &c. To bee cloathed upon with our house, &c. An improprietie of speech I confesse, for men doe not cloath them selves with houses,In this we groan earnestly, etc. To be clothed upon with our house, etc. an impropriety of speech I confess, for men do not cloth them selves with houses,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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yet of eminent elegancie and pregnant, with varietie of instructions:
yet of eminent elegancy and pregnant, with variety of instructions:
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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to shew the fitnesse of this glorie to every soule, as apparell is fitted to every body:
to show the fitness of this glory to every soul, as apparel is fitted to every body:
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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to shew the comelinesse of this glory; as apparell is an ornament to a man:
to show the comeliness of this glory; as apparel is an ornament to a man:
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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to shew the firme adhesion of this glorie, the whole man as a garment doth cleave close unto him:
to show the firm adhesion of this glory, the Whole man as a garment does cleave close unto him:
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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to shew the redundancie of this glorie, that a man shall inveloppe himselfe in this glorie,
to show the redundancy of this glory, that a man shall inveloppe himself in this glory,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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as a man doth inwrappe himselfe in his garment:
as a man does enwrap himself in his garment:
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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to shew the Authour of this glorie, hee that made garments to cover mans nakednesse in Paradise below, hee maketh robes of honour to adorne him everlastingly in Paradice, which is above:
to show the Author of this glory, he that made garments to cover men nakedness in Paradise below, he makes robes of honour to adorn him everlastingly in Paradise, which is above:
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to shew the undeservednesse of it on our part, that these garments they are not webbes of our owne spinning, but robes of Gods giving:
to show the undeservedness of it on our part, that these garments they Are not webs of our own spinning, but robes of God's giving:
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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to shew the all-sufficiencie of this glory, in this life wee need houses to dwell in,
to show the All-sufficiency of this glory, in this life we need houses to dwell in,
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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and rayment to cover us, and food to nourish us, and fire to warme us;
and raiment to cover us, and food to nourish us, and fire to warm us;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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but this glory it shall be a Magazine of all spirituall store, an house to shelter us, a garment to cover us, Manna to feed us, water to refresh us, it shall be all in all unto us.
but this glory it shall be a Magazine of all spiritual store, an house to shelter us, a garment to cover us, Manna to feed us, water to refresh us, it shall be all in all unto us.
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
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These and many more instructions are folded up in the Cabinet of this Metaphor, which streights of time will not give mee leave to unfold,
These and many more instructions Are folded up in the Cabinet of this Metaphor, which straights of time will not give me leave to unfold,
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and spread before you, but must leave them to your private meditations; and so passing (though unwillingly) from these two houses which the Saints desire;
and spread before you, but must leave them to your private meditations; and so passing (though unwillingly) from these two houses which the Saints desire;
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1769
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they had a gust of sweetnesse cast into the palate of their soules, and all things else were bitter and unsavorie:
they had a gust of sweetness cast into the palate of their Souls, and all things Else were bitter and unsavoury:
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1772
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I must raise up your attention to their ardent affection unto them. In this wee groane earnestly, &c. Wherein you see the intention of their affection, and the expression of it;
I must raise up your attention to their Ardent affection unto them. In this we groan earnestly, etc. Wherein you see the intention of their affection, and the expression of it;
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The intention not NONLATINALPHABET, Desiring, but NONLATINALPHABET, Desiring earnestly; The expression of it by groanes; In this wee groane earnestly.
The intention not, Desiring, but, Desiring earnestly; The expression of it by groans; In this we groan earnestly.
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1770
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The one the soule, the other the body; the one the forme, the other the exercise;
The one the soul, the other the body; the one the Form, the other the exercise;
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1770
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the one the roote, the other the branch; or if you will, the one the fire, the other the fuell;
the one the root, the other the branch; or if you will, the one the fire, the other the fuel;
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1770
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the one the flame, the other the oyle that nourisheth the flame. The first is the intension of the affection.
the one the flame, the other the oil that Nourishes the flame. The First is the intention of the affection.
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1770
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As those that are in a longing passion die if they bee not satisfied: as the pregnant Mother groanes to be delivered of her burthen;
As those that Are in a longing passion die if they be not satisfied: as the pregnant Mother groans to be Delivered of her burden;
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1771
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as those that are pressed under a heavy weight faint if they be not eased,
as those that Are pressed under a heavy weight faint if they be not eased,
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1771
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even so the Saints pressed downe with that NONLATINALPHABET, that eternall weight of glorie, mentioned in the precedent Chapter, a burthen which did both presse them downe, and raise them up;
even so the Saints pressed down with that, that Eternal weight of glory, mentioned in the precedent Chapter, a burden which did both press them down, and raise them up;
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that did both streighten them and enlarge them;
that did both straighten them and enlarge them;
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1771
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like the feathers of the Dove, which adde to her Masse, but take off from her gravitie, which makes her more corpulent, and yet more light;
like the Feathers of the Dove, which add to her Mass, but take off from her gravity, which makes her more corpulent, and yet more Light;
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1771
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even so this weight of glory so pressed downe the Saints, that it raised them up to the Throne of the Lambe,
even so this weight of glory so pressed down the Saints, that it raised them up to the Throne of the Lamb,
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1771
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and feeling this body of sinne, this body of death, which they did beare about them as plummets of lead hanging at their feet;
and feeling this body of sin, this body of death, which they did bear about them as plummets of led hanging At their feet;
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1771
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they desire eft-soone to bee stripped of all incumbrances and impediments, to depose and lay downe this cottage of clay, that so being absent from the body, they might be present with the Lord;
they desire eftsoon to be stripped of all encumbrances and impediments, to depose and lay down this cottage of clay, that so being absent from the body, they might be present with the Lord;
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1771
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this was the violence of their affection. In this wee groane earnestly, &c. An affection, worthy the name of an affection, truly grounded, and thereforetowring so high, that it is almost invisible to our weake sight.
this was the violence of their affection. In this we groan earnestly, etc. an affection, worthy the name of an affection, truly grounded, and thereforetowring so high, that it is almost invisible to our weak sighed.
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1771
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There are some in this life that are fed with gall and wormewood, with teares and groanes;
There Are Some in this life that Are fed with Gall and wormwood, with tears and groans;
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1772
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upon whom the wheele of oppression is roled, breaking all their bones, so that they seeke for death,
upon whom the wheel of oppression is rolled, breaking all their bones, so that they seek for death,
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1772
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as for pearles and hidden treasures, as an end and period of their miseries.
as for Pearls and hidden treasures, as an end and Period of their misery's.
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1772
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Others there are who seeing the vanitie of the things of this life, and ballancing with them the transcendent excellencie of the Soule of man above the world, had rather be idle,
Others there Are who seeing the vanity of the things of this life, and balancing with them the transcendent excellency of the Soul of man above the world, had rather be idle,
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1772
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or not be at all, then to be so basely and meanly imployed, and rewarded, as the world doth remunerate her favourites.
or not be At all, then to be so basely and meanly employed, and rewarded, as the world does remunerate her favourites.
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1772
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Others make bitter invectives against the body, as the onely impediment to the soule in her more pure speculations, placing the happinesse of the soule, in the separation from the body;
Others make bitter invectives against the body, as the only impediment to the soul in her more pure speculations, placing the happiness of the soul, in the separation from the body;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
1772
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all these come farre short of this divine affection, which hath not her rise from the miseries of this life,
all these come Far short of this divine affection, which hath not her rise from the misery's of this life,
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1772
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or from the vanitie of the creature, or from the incumbrances of this cottage, but from a true apprehension of the love of God, from a deepe panting after union with him, from a taste of the powers of the life to come, from a Soule inflamed with a coale from Gods Altar.
or from the vanity of the creature, or from the encumbrances of this cottage, but from a true apprehension of the love of God, from a deep panting After Union with him, from a taste of the Powers of the life to come, from a Soul inflamed with a coal from God's Altar.
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1772
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Looke upon these Saints in my Text, they were indeed exercised beyond measure, with those things which wee call miseries, calamities, afflictions;
Look upon these Saints in my Text, they were indeed exercised beyond measure, with those things which we call misery's, calamities, afflictions;
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1772
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at the mention whereof wee quake like Aspen leaves;
At the mention whereof we quake like Aspen leaves;
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1772
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but were these tainted with impatiencie? were these groanes fuliginous vapours from a malecontented spirit? Did they not account these afflictions their Justs and Barriers,
but were these tainted with impatiency? were these groans fuliginous vapours from a Malecontented Spirit? Did they not account these afflictions their Jousts and Barriers,
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1772
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and Turnaments, and exercises of honour and chivalrie, at which Angels, and Archangels were present with their Euges and approbations, God himselfe the chiefe Spectator, and rewarder of these exercises;
and Tournaments, and exercises of honour and chivalry, At which Angels, and Archangels were present with their Euges and approbations, God himself the chief Spectator, and rewarder of these exercises;
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1772
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they themselves tryumphing and boasting in their tryalls, with the impresse of the Apostle on their shields of faith;
they themselves triumphing and boasting in their trials, with the Impress of the Apostle on their shields of faith;
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1772
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Wee are perswaded, that neither death nor life, nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers, nor things present, we Are persuaded, that neither death nor life, nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers, nor things present,
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1772
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nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature shall bee able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Iesus; nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in christ Iesus;
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1772
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They were more Eagle-eyed by the strength of grace, to pry into the nothingnesse of the creature,
They were more Eagle-eyed by the strength of grace, to pry into the nothingness of the creature,
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1772
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then all the Philosophers by the strength of nature;
then all the Philosophers by the strength of nature;
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1772
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they did mortifie, and crucifie, and keepe under the body, with the lusts thereof, and more truly detest the corruption of the outward man, then any Platonist whatsoever:
they did mortify, and crucify, and keep under the body, with the Lustiest thereof, and more truly detest the corruption of the outward man, then any Platonist whatsoever:
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1772
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but were these the grounds, the rise of this celestiall affection? nothing lesse, to see God, to enjoy God, to dwell with him, to converse with him, to be bee dissolved to be with Christ: these transported their affections;
but were these the grounds, the rise of this celestial affection? nothing less, to see God, to enjoy God, to dwell with him, to converse with him, to be be dissolved to be with christ: these transported their affections;
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1772
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not the emptinesse of the things below, but fulnesse of things above; not the basenesse of earthly things, but the glorie of celestiall things;
not the emptiness of the things below, but fullness of things above; not the baseness of earthly things, but the glory of celestial things;
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1772
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not the miseries of this life, or of this crazie vessell, but the happinesse of the life to come;
not the misery's of this life, or of this crazy vessel, but the happiness of the life to come;
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1772
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they had but a glimpse of this strange light darted into their soules, and the whole world was darknesse unto it;
they had but a glimpse of this strange Light darted into their Souls, and the Whole world was darkness unto it;
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1772
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as not to be ready, but to be willing;
as not to be ready, but to be willing;
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1775
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Christ was placed in the summitie and height of their soules, and the desire of the full fruition of him caused that fainting, that earnest longing in their spirits.
christ was placed in the summity and height of their Souls, and the desire of the full fruition of him caused that fainting, that earnest longing in their spirits.
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You will say if this be so, what will become of the greatest part of Christians, who are afraid to die? who are so farre from groaning to depose this Tabernacle, that they groane at the least intimation of dissolution? It is true that all men receive not this saying,
You will say if this be so, what will become of the greatest part of Christians, who Are afraid to die? who Are so Far from groaning to depose this Tabernacle, that they groan At the least intimation of dissolution? It is true that all men receive not this saying,
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1773
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neither is it for every one to attaine to this perfection. As there are two sorts of faith, so there are two forts of Christians;
neither is it for every one to attain to this perfection. As there Are two sorts of faith, so there Are two forts of Christians;
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1773
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there is a strong faith, and a weake faith; and there are strong Christians, and there are weake Christians;
there is a strong faith, and a weak faith; and there Are strong Christians, and there Are weak Christians;
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1773
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the strong Christian is willing to dye, and patient to live; the weake Christian is willing to live, and patient to dye;
the strong Christian is willing to die, and patient to live; the weak Christian is willing to live, and patient to die;
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1773
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hee goes when God calls, but he could wish that God would deferre his calling;
he Goes when God calls, but he could wish that God would defer his calling;
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1773
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hee hath good hopes of heaven, but he desires a little more to enjoy the earth;
he hath good hope's of heaven, but he Desires a little more to enjoy the earth;
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1773
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he loves God more then all, yet his affections are not fully taken off from all;
he loves God more then all, yet his affections Are not Fully taken off from all;
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1773
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hee is not perplexed with the feares of Hell, yet hee is not ravished with the joyes of Heaven;
he is not perplexed with the fears of Hell, yet he is not ravished with the Joys of Heaven;
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1773
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hee hath much strength but knowes it not:
he hath much strength but knows it not:
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1773
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as many a Spectator of a prize is better able to performe it, then he that undertakes it;
as many a Spectator of a prize is better able to perform it, then he that undertakes it;
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(26) sermon (DIV1)
1773
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but either through faintnesse of heart, or ignorance of his owne strength, dare not put it to the hazard,
but either through faintness of heart, or ignorance of his own strength, Dare not put it to the hazard,
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1773
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but had rather commend another mans valour, then trye his owne;
but had rather commend Another men valour, then try his own;
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whereas a strong Christian, a man growne in Christ, sends a challenge to this Gyant Death, singles him out,
whereas a strong Christian, a man grown in christ, sends a challenge to this Giant Death, singles him out,
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1773
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as a fit object of his valour, grapples with him, not as with his match,
as a fit Object of his valour, grapples with him, not as with his match,
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1773
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but as his underling, insulteth over him, setteth his foot on the necke of this King of terrours, and by conquering him, captivates with great facilitie all other pettie feares of ignominie, povertie and the like, which therefore are dreadfull,
but as his underling, insulteth over him, sets his foot on the neck of this King of terrors, and by conquering him, captivates with great facility all other Petty fears of ignominy, poverty and the like, which Therefore Are dreadful,
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because they tend to Death, the last, the worst, the end, the summe of all feared evills:
Because they tend to Death, the last, the worst, the end, the sum of all feared evils:
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1773
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this is the unconquerable crowne of Faith;
this is the unconquerable crown of Faith;
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this is the glory of a Christian, this is the Diadem of honour wreathed about his Temples, advancing him above all other men whatsoever.
this is the glory of a Christian, this is the Diadem of honour wreathed about his Temples, advancing him above all other men whatsoever.
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1773
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But you will say, may a man desire death? Is this now a question, what meanes the agony of the Apostle? I desire to bee dissolved, and to bee with Christ.
But you will say, may a man desire death? Is this now a question, what means the agony of the Apostle? I desire to be dissolved, and to be with christ.
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What meanes the earnest longing of the Spouse? Apoca. 22. The Spirit saith come, and the Bride saith come;
What means the earnest longing of the Spouse? Apoc 22. The Spirit Says come, and the Bride Says come;
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and let him that heares say come. and let him that hears say come.
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What meanes her fainting in the Canticles? I am sicke of love, let him bring mee into his chamber:
What means her fainting in the Canticles? I am sick of love, let him bring me into his chamber:
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Let mee see his face, I am sicke unto death: Let mee dye lest I dye, that I may see him for ever. Let me see his face, I am sick unto death: Let me die lest I die, that I may see him for ever.
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What meanes the character of a true Christian? As many as love the appearance of the Lord, which cannot be without death:
What means the character of a true Christian? As many as love the appearance of the Lord, which cannot be without death:
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What meanes the incredible contempt of death in ancient Christians, insomuch, that it was a received Maxime with the Heathen; Omnis Christianus est contemptor mortis.
What means the incredible contempt of death in ancient Christians, insomuch, that it was a received Maxim with the Heathen; Omnis Christian est contemptor mortis.
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What meanes the heroicall encouragement of old Hilarion, Egredere anima, egredere, quid times? Goe out my soule, goe out,
What means the heroical encouragement of old Hilarion, go forth anima, Go forth, quid times? Go out my soul, go out,
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why tremblest thou? What meanes the words of old Simion in the flames;why tremblest thou? What means the words of old Simon in the flames;
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Thus to die, is to live? What meanes the rapture of Saint Chrysostome, that hee would thanke that man that would kill him,Thus to die, is to live? What means the rapture of Saint Chrysostom, that he would thank that man that would kill him,
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as transmitting him more speedily to those unconceivable Joyes? What meanes this groaning, and thirsting in my Text? Doe not these demonstrate that it is lawfull to desire death? Not simply in it selfe, or for it selfe;
as transmitting him more speedily to those unconceivable Joys? What means this groaning, and thirsting in my Text? Do not these demonstrate that it is lawful to desire death? Not simply in it self, or for it self;
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it is the separation of those two whom God hath coupled; it is a cessation of being;
it is the separation of those two whom God hath coupled; it is a cessation of being;
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it is an evill of punishment, the daughter of sinne: to desire it simply, were to desire evill, which is abhorrent to nature;
it is an evil of punishment, the daughter of sin: to desire it simply, were to desire evil, which is abhorrent to nature;
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much lesse ought wee to hasten our death by violent meanes.
much less ought we to hasten our death by violent means.
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Let their memories bee buried in perpeturall silence, as the botches and ulcers of Christianitie, who out of impatience have perpetrated this heinous sinne, a sinne against God and man;
Let their memories be buried in perpeturall silence, as the botches and ulcers of Christianity, who out of impatience have perpetrated this heinous sin, a sin against God and man;
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against nature, against grace, against the Church, against the common-wealth, against all things:
against nature, against grace, against the Church, against the commonwealth, against all things:
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The Heathen man could say, that we are the possession of God, to be disposed of by him, not by our selves:
The Heathen man could say, that we Are the possession of God, to be disposed of by him, not by our selves:
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the body is the structure of God, the worke of his hands, the Tabernacle which hee hath made,
the body is the structure of God, the work of his hands, the Tabernacle which he hath made,
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and not to be removed, or to bee taken downe, but by his command: while we live, we may advance the glory of God, the good of others;
and not to be removed, or to be taken down, but by his command: while we live, we may advance the glory of God, the good of Others;
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wee may impeople heaven, make up the ruines of Angels; to hasten our death, were to envie this glory to God, this good to others:
we may impeople heaven, make up the ruins of Angels; to hasten our death, were to envy this glory to God, this good to Others:
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In that distraction of our Apostle betweene two good things, his owne glory, and the good of others;
In that distraction of our Apostle between two good things, his own glory, and the good of Others;
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you know which way the scales inclined, to the good of others; as if he had said, Let my glory be deferred, so Gods glory be increased;
you know which Way the scales inclined, to the good of Others; as if he had said, Let my glory be deferred, so God's glory be increased;
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let my joy be increased, let my joy be suspended, so the joy of Angels, and of the Court of heaven be intended by the conversion of sinners;
let my joy be increased, let my joy be suspended, so the joy of Angels, and of the Court of heaven be intended by the conversion of Sinners;
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Nay more, this is a small thing;
Nay more, this is a small thing;
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Let me be an Athema, so Israel be blessed, let me be blotted out of the booke of life, so thousands bee inserted;
Let me be an Anathema, so Israel be blessed, let me be blotted out of the book of life, so thousands bee inserted;
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let the bowels of Christ be streightened to me, so they bee enlarged to others; this is life indeed, this is the end of our life:
let the bowels of christ be straightened to me, so they be enlarged to Others; this is life indeed, this is the end of our life:
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this will comfort us in this life, and crowne us in the life to come.
this will Comfort us in this life, and crown us in the life to come.
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Hee that can truly say, that while he lived, hee lived to God, not to himselfe, that he sincerely propounded the glory of God,
He that can truly say, that while he lived, he lived to God, not to himself, that he sincerely propounded the glory of God,
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and the good of others unto himselfe;
and the good of Others unto himself;
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this man may write upon his Tombe, NONLATINALPHABET, I have lived: take this out of the life of man,
this man may write upon his Tomb,, I have lived: take this out of the life of man,
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and what is it but a meere death, if not worse, though it bee protracted to the yeares of Methusalem twice told? Thus, simply to defire death is not good;
and what is it but a mere death, if not Worse, though it be protracted to the Years of Methuselah twice told? Thus, simply to desire death is not good;
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but cloathe this with some circumstances, and then to desire death is not onely warrantable but commendable;
but cloth this with Some Circumstances, and then to desire death is not only warrantable but commendable;
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when we have done all the good we can, when our lives will be no more serviceable to Church or Common-wealth,
when we have done all the good we can, when our lives will be no more serviceable to Church or Commonwealth,
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when we have with all fidelitie done our Masters worke, when we have the testimonie of a good conscience, that wee have fought a good fight, that wee have kept the faith, that wee have finished our race;
when we have with all Fidis done our Masters work, when we have the testimony of a good conscience, that we have fought a good fight, that we have kept the faith, that we have finished our raze;
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then may we say with old Simeon, Lord now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace;
then may we say with old Simeon, Lord now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace;
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then may we with our Apostle lift up our eyes to the crowne of righteousnesse, which the righteous Iudge hath laid up for them that feare him;
then may we with our Apostle lift up our eyes to the crown of righteousness, which the righteous Judge hath laid up for them that Fear him;
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then we may expect the Euge of the good servant, Well done good and faithfull servant, enter into the joy of the Master.
then we may expect the Euge of the good servant, Well done good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of the Master.
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Againe, when we are called to be Holocausts, or sacrifices, oblations of sweet savours, the Frankincense of the Church to perfume others, to deliver up our lives unto God, to seale his Truth with our bloud to encourage others;
Again, when we Are called to be Holocausts, or Sacrifices, Oblations of sweet savours, the Frankincense of the Church to perfume Others, to deliver up our lives unto God, to seal his Truth with our blood to encourage Others;
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then we ought to runne unto death with all alacritie, rejoycing that wee are counted worthie to suffer for his Name, to triumph, to boast in this out of these cases, to have such a taste of God, such a rellish of the joyes of heaven, such a longing after the presence of Christ,
then we ought to run unto death with all alacrity, rejoicing that we Are counted worthy to suffer for his Name, to triumph, to boast in this out of these cases, to have such a taste of God, such a relish of the Joys of heaven, such a longing After the presence of christ,
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not to be prepared for the stroake of death, but to be desirous of it, to esteeme of death as the funerall of sinne, the interring of vice, the period of miseries, the Charter of freedome, the Pattent of of exemption from evill of sinne, from evill of punishment, the day of our birth, the season of harvest, the seale of our victorie, the haven of our happinesse, our introduction into heaven, our inauguration into a kingdome;
not to be prepared for the stroke of death, but to be desirous of it, to esteem of death as the funeral of sin, the interring of vice, the Period of misery's, the Charter of freedom, the Patent of of exemption from evil of sin, from evil of punishment, the day of our birth, the season of harvest, the seal of our victory, the Haven of our happiness, our introduction into heaven, our inauguration into a Kingdom;
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the Chariot of our triumph, the day of our returne to our proper house; to our Parents, to our best friends.
the Chariot of our triumph, the day of our return to our proper house; to our Parents, to our best Friends.
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This is the affection which is required in us, at which we ought to ayme.
This is the affection which is required in us, At which we ought to aim.
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Let this house of clay be resolved into the principles of the same, what wonder if that which is built be throwne downe;
Let this house of clay be resolved into the principles of the same, what wonder if that which is built be thrown down;
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and that which is compounded, be resolved; and that which was borrowed of the Elements, bee repayed againe;
and that which is compounded, be resolved; and that which was borrowed of the Elements, be repaid again;
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and that which was taken from the earth, be committed to the custodie of the earth.
and that which was taken from the earth, be committed to the custody of the earth.
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Nay, let me triumph in the resolution of this peece of clay into the exilest atome,
Nay, let me triumph in the resolution of this piece of clay into the exilest atom,
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and admire the counsell of God, that this Carkasse is crumbled into the smallest dust, and sifted into the coursest branne, even to dust and ashes;
and admire the counsel of God, that this Carcase is crumbled into the Smallest dust, and sifted into the Coursest bran, even to dust and Ashes;
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Were not this body resolved into dust, who would beleeve his originall to be from the earth? what pride, what elevation would follow? what carking and caring for this earthly Tabernacle? if now when we see it to be but a spawne of wormes,
Were not this body resolved into dust, who would believe his original to be from the earth? what pride, what elevation would follow? what carking and caring for this earthly Tabernacle? if now when we see it to be but a spawn of worms,
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and the food of Emmits, there is such immoderate excesse;
and the food of Emits, there is such immoderate excess;
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what would there be if the body were exempted from putrifaction? what desolations would follow in Cities, in Townes? how many would dwell in monuments with those whom they have honoured,
what would there be if the body were exempted from putrefaction? what desolations would follow in Cities, in Towns? how many would dwell in monuments with those whom they have honoured,
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or affected in their lives? if many be now so impotent, that though the body bee putrified, they cannot forbeare imbracing of it,
or affected in their lives? if many be now so impotent, that though the body be Putrified, they cannot forbear embracing of it,
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and to solace themselves, make Pictures of their dead friends, and dote upon these, what would they not doe if their bodyes were immortall? What neglect would there be of the soule, the better part of a man? who would know the vertue of it, that it is not onely salt to the body to keepe it sweet,
and to solace themselves, make Pictures of their dead Friends, and dote upon these, what would they not do if their bodies were immortal? What neglect would there be of the soul, the better part of a man? who would know the virtue of it, that it is not only salt to the body to keep it sweet,
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but the life, the beauty, the comlinesse of the body? Who would beleeve the consummation, the period of the world,
but the life, the beauty, the comeliness of the body? Who would believe the consummation, the Period of the world,
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if our bodyes were immortall? who would mind heavenly things? who seeke those things that are above? what deifying of the body would follow? what Idolatries? what superstitions? what Temples built? what Altars erected? what varietie of Ceremonies instituted to the body? All which God hath pluckt up by the rootes, by this putrifaction,
if our bodies were immortal? who would mind heavenly things? who seek those things that Are above? what deifying of the body would follow? what Idolatries? what superstitions? what Temples built? what Altars erected? what variety of Ceremonies instituted to the body? All which God hath plucked up by the roots, by this putrefaction,
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and incinneration of our bodyes, by this, teaching us to contemne earthly things, to have our cogitations on heaven, to thinke upon this scale, to ascend up to this Mount, to aspire to this intention, which that we may, let me adde fuell to the fire,
and incinneration of our bodies, by this, teaching us to contemn earthly things, to have our cogitations on heaven, to think upon this scale, to ascend up to this Mount, to aspire to this intention, which that we may, let me add fuel to the fire,
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and oyle unto the flame, the expression of this affection, to the intention of it, earnest groaning, to eager desiring. In this wee groane earnestly.
and oil unto the flame, the expression of this affection, to the intention of it, earnest groaning, to eager desiring. In this we groan earnestly.
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That is, for this wee sigh out, not our breath, but our spirits;
That is, for this we sighs out, not our breath, but our spirits;
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we groane out, not fuliginous vapours, but our very hearts, we weepe not teares but bloud;
we groan out, not fuliginous vapours, but our very hearts, we weep not tears but blood;
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for this wee immolate the sufferings of our bodyes, and macerate them with watchings and fastings, we roule them in dust and ashes;
for this we immolate the sufferings of our bodies, and macerate them with watchings and Fastings, we roll them in dust and Ashes;
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we exercise them in all humiliation and repentance. And this is to groane earnestly, in my Text.
we exercise them in all humiliation and Repentance. And this is to groan earnestly, in my Text.
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This is the negotiation of the outward man whereby it trades for heaven, this is the conversion of a peece of clay, into a pile of frankincense;
This is the negotiation of the outward man whereby it trades for heaven, this is the conversion of a piece of clay, into a pile of frankincense;
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this addes wings unto our Prayers; this openeth the eares of God; this dissipateth the cloudes of his countenance;
this adds wings unto our Prayers; this Openeth the ears of God; this dissipateth the Clouds of his countenance;
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this inclineth him to clemencie towards us; this maketh the Widow continent, and the Virgin unspotted;
this Inclineth him to clemency towards us; this makes the Widow continent, and the Virgae unspotted;
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this lifts up the voluntarie Eunuch to the kingdome of heaven; this perfects the grace that is in the soule;
this lifts up the voluntary Eunuch to the Kingdom of heaven; this perfects the grace that is in the soul;
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this washeth away the staines, and contaminations that are in the soule; this is the beautie and comelinesse of a Christian.
this washes away the stains, and contaminations that Are in the soul; this is the beauty and comeliness of a Christian.
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How lovely were the Ninivites? how glorious was the King in sackcloth, sitting in his throne of dust and ashes? what were his Robes of Majestie and Royaltie to these ornaments, they might dazle the eyes of the body for a time, these dazle the eyes of the mind,
How lovely were the Ninevites? how glorious was the King in Sackcloth, sitting in his throne of dust and Ashes? what were his Robes of Majesty and Royalty to these Ornament, they might dazzle the eyes of the body for a time, these dazzle the eyes of the mind,
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even at this day, after so many hundred yeares; they might procure him honour with men, these made him honoured by God himselfe.
even At this day, After so many hundred Years; they might procure him honour with men, these made him honoured by God himself.
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Letcorporall eyes looke upon an abject, and meane apparance of a King in these weedes, yet doe not spirituall eyes see through these garments, Humilitie, Patience, submission, feare of God,
Letcorporall eyes look upon an abject, and mean appearance of a King in these weeds, yet do not spiritual eyes see through these garments, Humility, Patience, submission, Fear of God,
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and the like? and are there any Jewels like unto these? what are those garments which are the labour of a worme, to these robes that are the worke of Gods Spirit? What is a chaine of Pearle, to a chaine of warme and successive teares, beaten out of the rocks of a broken and contrite heart? they may adorne the body, this adornes the soule;
and the like? and Are there any Jewels like unto these? what Are those garments which Are the labour of a worm, to these robes that Are the work of God's Spirit? What is a chain of Pearl, to a chain of warm and successive tears, beaten out of the Rocks of a broken and contrite heart? they may adorn the body, this adorns the soul;
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and which is more, bindes the hands of God himselfe.
and which is more, binds the hands of God himself.
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Let whose will admire the victories and triumphs of David over the enemies of Israel, which are indeed worthy of admiration;
Let whose will admire the victories and Triumphos of David over the enemies of Israel, which Are indeed worthy of admiration;
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I admire him in his watchings, and fastings, and sackcloth; by them hee overcame flesh and bloud; by these he overcame God;
I admire him in his watchings, and Fastings, and Sackcloth; by them he overcame Flesh and blood; by these he overcame God;
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by them he overcame men, by these hee made conquest of himselfe;
by them he overcame men, by these he made conquest of himself;
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by them he enlarged the territories of Israel, by these hee enlarged the bounds of heaven;
by them he enlarged the territories of Israel, by these he enlarged the bounds of heaven;
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by them he made Hadadezer flye, by these he made the Angell put up his sword,
by them he made Hadadezer fly, by these he made the Angel put up his sword,
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and God to reverse his sentence; by them he did remove temporall evils; by these hee did procure everlasting good unto himselfe and others.
and God to reverse his sentence; by them he did remove temporal evils; by these he did procure everlasting good unto himself and Others.
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This is that humiliation which this sacred time requires, not abstinence onely from meates which pamper this carkasse;
This is that humiliation which this sacred time requires, not abstinence only from Meats which pamper this carcase;
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this is not the body of this fast, but a vehement intention of religious duties above other times;
this is not the body of this fast, but a vehement intention of religious duties above other times;
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he that prayed twice a-day before, let him now doe it seven times; hee that fasted but once in the weeke, let him now doe it three times,
he that prayed twice aday before, let him now do it seven times; he that fasted but once in the Week, let him now do it three times,
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or oftner, as his body will permit him, though it be to the sicknesse of the body, it is an happy sicknesse of the bodie, which is the sanity of the soule;
or oftener, as his body will permit him, though it be to the sickness of the body, it is an happy sickness of the body, which is the sanity of the soul;
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hee that gave Almes a little, let him now double, or treble his liberalitie;
he that gave Alms a little, let him now double, or triple his liberality;
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hee that did delight before in recreations, let him devote that time to prayer, to humiliation:
he that did delight before in recreations, let him devote that time to prayer, to humiliation:
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doe not our sinnes require this? our owne sins? the sinnes of others? if not our owne miseries (for which we blesse God) yet doe not the miseries of other Nations, the Churches of God require this? Doe wee not now beate our breasts,
do not our Sins require this? our own Sins? the Sins of Others? if not our own misery's (for which we bless God) yet do not the misery's of other nations, the Churches of God require this? Do we not now beat our breasts,
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and hang downe our heads, and rend our hearts, and punish our selves for our sinnes, that God may not punish them? Did not our sins call upon us for this dutie,
and hang down our Heads, and rend our hearts, and Punish our selves for our Sins, that God may not Punish them? Did not our Sins call upon us for this duty,
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yet is not the sight of God, the presence of our Saviour, the joyes of Heaven, the equalitie with the Angels, the glory of a Kingdome worthie a teare, a groane, a sigh, a fast? are they now so contemptible or meane, that no violence is requisite? with what face shall wee appeare before our Saviour at his Tribunall,
yet is not the sighed of God, the presence of our Saviour, the Joys of Heaven, the equality with the Angels, the glory of a Kingdom worthy a tear, a groan, a sighs, a fast? Are they now so contemptible or mean, that no violence is requisite? with what face shall we appear before our Saviour At his Tribunal,
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when he shall demand of us his teares, his watchings and fastings? when he shall say unto us, where are my teares? are they water spilt upon the ground, not to be gathered up? Where are my sighes and groanes, have they vanished into the ayre? where are my watchings? what not a teare,
when he shall demand of us his tears, his watchings and Fastings? when he shall say unto us, where Are my tears? Are they water spilled upon the ground, not to be gathered up? Where Are my sighs and groans, have they vanished into the air? where Are my watchings? what not a tear,
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for so many teares? not a fast, for so many fasts? not a groane for so many miseries which I indured? Had I shed but one teare, should it not have broken up a fountaine of teares in thee? Had I fetched but one sigh, should it not have made thy life a perpetuall sigh:
for so many tears? not a fast, for so many fasts? not a groan for so many misery's which I endured? Had I shed but one tear, should it not have broken up a fountain of tears in thee? Had I fetched but one sighs, should it not have made thy life a perpetual sighs:
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But when I have done so much for thy sake, shall it be lost? wilt thou doe nothing for thy owne selfe? shall I cast so much seed into the ground, and reape nothing againe.
But when I have done so much for thy sake, shall it be lost? wilt thou do nothing for thy own self? shall I cast so much seed into the ground, and reap nothing again.
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Oh my beloved, what are all our afflictions? what are all the afflictions of our selves, to the least drop of gall that hee tasted, to the least scourge which hee suffered? how can we say that either wee loved God or our selves,
O my Beloved, what Are all our afflictions? what Are all the afflictions of our selves, to the least drop of Gall that he tasted, to the least scourge which he suffered? how can we say that either we loved God or our selves,
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if wee doe not these things in testimonie of this.
if we do not these things in testimony of this.
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If yee shall not performe these duties, it is a small comfort for us, that we have freed our soules;
If ye shall not perform these duties, it is a small Comfort for us, that we have freed our Souls;
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it is your salvation wee thirst after, and say in a better sense, then the King of Sodome; Danobis animas, Give us your soules:
it is your salvation we thirst After, and say in a better sense, then the King of Sodom; Danobis animas, Give us your Souls:
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and without this wee have no comfort, wee may be acquitted at the barre of God,
and without this we have no Comfort, we may be acquitted At the bar of God,
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but wee shall not be crowned in his Throne; for what is our crowne, but you that heare us;
but we shall not be crowned in his Throne; for what is our crown, but you that hear us;
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but if you shall thus groane, as I doubt not but you doe in secret, it is not I,
but if you shall thus groan, as I doubt not but you do in secret, it is not I,
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but God himselfe hath promised, that they that sow in teares, shall reape in joy:
but God himself hath promised, that they that sow in tears, shall reap in joy:
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that they which mourne here, shall be comforted hereafter, that they which groane here, shall be refreshed in their proper house; In this wee groane earnestly, desiring to bee cloathed upon with our house which is from heaven.
that they which mourn Here, shall be comforted hereafter, that they which groan Here, shall be refreshed in their proper house; In this we groan earnestly, desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven.
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Which God of his infinite mercie grant, &c. FINIS.
Which God of his infinite mercy grant, etc. FINIS.
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THE CARELESSE MERCHANT; OR, THE WOFVLL LOSSE OF THE PRECIOVS SOULE. SERMON XXII. MAT. 16. 26.
THE CARELESS MERCHANT; OR, THE WOEFUL LOSS OF THE PRECIOUS SOULE. SERMON XXII. MATHEW. 16. 26.
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What is a man profited, if hee shall gaine the whole world, and lose his soule?
What is a man profited, if he shall gain the Whole world, and loose his soul?
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TThe Patriarch Iacob in his vision at Bethel, saw the Angels of God ascending and descending, Gen. 28. So from the thirteenth verse of this Chapter, wee have the Disciples of Christ ascending, and descending.
TThe Patriarch Iacob in his vision At Bethel, saw the Angels of God ascending and descending, Gen. 28. So from the thirteenth verse of this Chapter, we have the Disciples of christ ascending, and descending.
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For first their generall speaker Simon Peter, had made a notable confession of our Saviours Divinitie,
For First their general speaker Simon Peter, had made a notable Confessi of our Saviors Divinity,
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and had received for the further incouragement of himselfe and his brethren, such an excellent testimonie from our Saviour, that the Angels of heaven might behold, and observe, and imbrace;
and had received for the further encouragement of himself and his brothers, such an excellent testimony from our Saviour, that the Angels of heaven might behold, and observe, and embrace;
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Blessed art thou Simon Bar-Iona, for flesh and blood hath not revealed this to thee, but my Father which is in heaven: Blessed art thou Simon Bar-Iona, for Flesh and blood hath not revealed this to thee, but my Father which is in heaven:
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1780
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and I say thou art Peter, and on this rocke will I build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevaile against it. and I say thou art Peter, and on this rock will I built my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
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1780
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Which words were not only appropriate to him, (they were spoken to him) but they were common to all the Apostles:
Which words were not only Appropriate to him, (they were spoken to him) but they were Common to all the Apostles:
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1780
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For as Origen argues, shall we thinke that the gates of hell prevailed not against Peter, but did against the rest? Therefore that which was said to him, was said to all,
For as Origen argues, shall we think that the gates of hell prevailed not against Peter, but did against the rest? Therefore that which was said to him, was said to all,
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1780
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and being such a glorious commendation; behold the Angels ascend.
and being such a glorious commendation; behold the Angels ascend.
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1780
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But secondly, what if the earthly minde of man dreame of a Messias temporall, and that they must be promoted to places of eminencie,
But secondly, what if the earthly mind of man dream of a Messias temporal, and that they must be promoted to places of eminency,
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1781
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and stiled gracious Lords? the case is too palpable:
and styled gracious lords? the case is too palpable:
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1781
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for if Christ warne his Disciples, and tell them of his approaching death at Jerusalem, hee shall be sure to meet with a checke;
for if christ warn his Disciples, and tell them of his approaching death At Jerusalem, he shall be sure to meet with a check;
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1781
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no such matter, it shall not be so to thee. Oh! here is a strange metamorphise, a sudden alteration; before a Confessor: and now a controller:
no such matter, it shall not be so to thee. Oh! Here is a strange Metamorphize, a sudden alteration; before a Confessor: and now a controller:
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1781
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there is no wisedome of the spirit in this, and therefore no commendation for this,
there is no Wisdom of the Spirit in this, and Therefore no commendation for this,
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1781
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but because he was somewhat too forward, get thee behind mee: for thou art an offence to me; behold the Angels descend.
but Because he was somewhat too forward, get thee behind me: for thou art an offence to me; behold the Angels descend.
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1781
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And surely this carnall wisedome had beene able to weigh them downe to the nethermost hell, had not the wisedome of the wisest curbed, and subdued, and restrayned it.
And surely this carnal Wisdom had been able to weigh them down to the nethermost hell, had not the Wisdom of the Wisest curbed, and subdued, and restrained it.
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1781
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What, not suffer? Yes, Peter also must suffer;
What, not suffer? Yes, Peter also must suffer;
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1781
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and all that will follow Christ, must renounce all the in• … icements of the world,
and all that will follow christ, must renounce all the in• … icements of the world,
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1781
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and mortifie all the corrupt exorbitancies of the flesh, and resist all the temptations of the Divell.
and mortify all the corrupt Extravagancies of the Flesh, and resist all the temptations of the devil.
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1781
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For what is a man profited if hee gaine the whole world, and lose his soule? For what is a man profited if he gain the Whole world, and loose his soul?
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1781
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Which words are an exaggeration of the wofull estate of a temporizing Professor, of a carnall Gospeller,
Which words Are an exaggeration of the woeful estate of a temporizing Professor, of a carnal Gospeler,
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1782
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and they reach to our consideration these foure generalls.
and they reach to our consideration these foure generals.
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1782
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First, the excellencie, and worth of mans soule, which is of greater value then the whole world.
First, the excellency, and worth of men soul, which is of greater valve then the Whole world.
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1783
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Secondly, the possibilitie of the losse, a man may lose his owne soule.
Secondly, the possibility of the loss, a man may loose his own soul.
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1784
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Thirdly, the compossibilitie of outward prosperitie, hee may lose his soule in gaining the whole world.
Thirdly, the compossibility of outward Prosperity, he may loose his soul in gaining the Whole world.
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1785
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And then lastly, the wofull bargaine in such an exchange, What is a man profited? Of these in order.
And then lastly, the woeful bargain in such an exchange, What is a man profited? Of these in order.
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1786
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First of the surpassing excellencie, and dignitie of mans soule: it is valued and prized here above the whole world.
First of the surpassing excellency, and dignity of men soul: it is valued and prized Here above the Whole world.
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1787
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It was the plausible conceit of certaine Philosophers, that the world was a great man, and that man was a little world:
It was the plausible conceit of certain Philosophers, that the world was a great man, and that man was a little world:
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1787
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a little world indeed, but as Saint Austin tearmes him, a great wonder: for within this little world, there is a reasonable soule worth all the world.
a little world indeed, but as Saint Austin terms him, a great wonder: for within this little world, there is a reasonable soul worth all the world.
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1787
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To render an exact definition of the soule, it requires the tongue of an Angell, rather then of a man:
To render an exact definition of the soul, it requires the tongue of an Angel, rather then of a man:
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1787
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it passeth the comprehension of travellers to apprehend the nature of the soule: for these three, God, Angels, and mans Soule, they are unknowne to us;
it passes the comprehension of travellers to apprehend the nature of the soul: for these three, God, Angels, and men Soul, they Are unknown to us;
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1787
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we may sooner admire their excellencie, then conceive their nature;
we may sooner admire their excellency, then conceive their nature;
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1787
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and argue of their opperations, then attaine their knowledge, of such sublimitie is the soule of man,
and argue of their operations, then attain their knowledge, of such sublimity is the soul of man,
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1787
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so Angelicall and Divine, the excellencie whereof is commended to us by three distinct voyces, of Nature. Grace. Glorie.
so Angelical and Divine, the excellency whereof is commended to us by three distinct voices, of Nature. Grace. Glory.
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1787
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For, first in the order of nature, it is the greatest thing, saith Plato, that we may conceive in a narrow roome:
For, First in the order of nature, it is the greatest thing, Says Plato, that we may conceive in a narrow room:
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1788
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the most noble thing that all the frame of nature affords, and that In respect of the Originall. Image.
the most noble thing that all the frame of nature affords, and that In respect of the Original. Image.
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1788
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In respect of the Originall, the soule of man hath no beginning here:
In respect of the Original, the soul of man hath no beginning Here:
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1789
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there was no voyce directed to the earth, or to the water, for the production of Adams soule,
there was no voice directed to the earth, or to the water, for the production of Adams soul,
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1789
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but a serious consultation of the sacred Trinitie, and a breathing into his nostrils the breath of life.
but a serious consultation of the sacred Trinity, and a breathing into his nostrils the breath of life.
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1789
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Saith Saint Austin, he created it by infusion, and infused it by creation.
Says Saint Austin, he created it by infusion, and infused it by creation.
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1789
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And the Philosopher well concludes, that the soule as it is not from without, it is only Divine. And the Philosopher well concludes, that the soul as it is not from without, it is only Divine.
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1789
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Therefore the Manichees extolled it too high, when they deemed it a portion of Gods substance:
Therefore the manichees extolled it too high, when they deemed it a portion of God's substance:
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1789
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let not others abase, and depresse it too low, to thinke it is derived from Parents;
let not Others abase, and depress it too low, to think it is derived from Parents;
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1789
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it comes not of their substance:
it comes not of their substance:
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1789
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it is enough for them to be the fathers of the flesh, God alone is the Father of spirits, as the Apostle makes the antithesis, Heb. 12. 9.
it is enough for them to be the Father's of the Flesh, God alone is the Father of spirits, as the Apostle makes the antithesis, Hebrew 12. 9.
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1789
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Secondly, for the Image, the soule is most like God;
Secondly, for the Image, the soul is most like God;
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1790
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saith Plato; Saith Aristotle, it is of the neerest kinne, of the greatest consanguinitie, as I may say:
Says Plato; Says Aristotle, it is of the nearest kin, of the greatest consanguinity, as I may say:
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1790
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and the Lord himselfe signifies so much, After our Image let us make man.
and the Lord himself signifies so much, After our Image let us make man.
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1790
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Then the soule of man is not stamped with a Roman Caesar, but with Gods owne Image and superscription, and that
Then the soul of man is not stamped with a Roman Caesar, but with God's own Image and superscription, and that
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1790
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First in respect of the substance, being not only a spirituall, intellectuall, incorporeall, invisible essence;
First in respect of the substance, being not only a spiritual, intellectual, incorporeal, invisible essence;
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1791
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but explaining by the pluralitie of Powers, in the unitie of Essence, the pluralitie of Persons in the unitie of the Deitie.
but explaining by the plurality of Powers, in the unity of Essence, the plurality of Persons in the unity of the Deity.
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1791
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Secondly, being furnished with singular indowments; as in the state of innocencie with perfect wisedome, and holinesse, and righteousnesse.
Secondly, being furnished with singular endowments; as in the state of innocence with perfect Wisdom, and holiness, and righteousness.
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1792
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Yea, still in the state of sinne, some generals are left, some broken fragments of the creation, morall qualifications that may lead us by the hand to the knowledge of our Master.
Yea, still in the state of sin, Some generals Are left, Some broken fragments of the creation, moral qualifications that may led us by the hand to the knowledge of our Master.
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1792
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Lastly, in regard of the commanding power it hath over the body.
Lastly, in regard of the commanding power it hath over the body.
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1793
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It is to the body, as Moses was to Pharoah; a God to the body, it actuates it,
It is to the body, as Moses was to Pharaoh; a God to the body, it actuates it,
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1793
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and mooves, and commands, and restraines it;
and moves, and commands, and restrains it;
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1793
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whereby (next and immediatly under God) wee live and moove, and have our being.
whereby (next and immediately under God) we live and move, and have our being.
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1793
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Seeing then the soule is the immediate worke, and character of God himselfe, so excellent for the Originall,
Seeing then the soul is the immediate work, and character of God himself, so excellent for the Original,
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1793
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and for the Image, let nature conclude that the soule in these regards, is of greater value then the whole world.
and for the Image, let nature conclude that the soul in these regards, is of greater valve then the Whole world.
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1793
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Secondly, in the Kingdome of grace, the price of the soule is farre above the dignitie of the world;
Secondly, in the Kingdom of grace, the price of the soul is Far above the dignity of the world;
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1794
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and that in the grace of Redemption, and the grace of renovation.
and that in the grace of Redemption, and the grace of renovation.
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1794
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For first, in the soules redemption, the soule amounts so high, as that the whole Creation is not able to discharge it;
For First, in the Souls redemption, the soul amounts so high, as that the Whole Creation is not able to discharge it;
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1795
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It is not gotten for gold, nor silver is not weighed for the price of it; It is not got for gold, nor silver is not weighed for the price of it;
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1795
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it is not valued with the gold of Ophir, or the precious Onix. It cost more to redeeme the soule of sinfull man:it is not valued with the gold of Ophir, or the precious Onix. It cost more to Redeem the soul of sinful man:
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1795
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the precious bloud of the eternall Sonne of God; hee could only redeeme it, that at the first created it;
the precious blood of the Eternal Son of God; he could only Redeem it, that At the First created it;
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1795
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Yee are bought with a price, the precious bloud of Christ. Ye Are bought with a price, the precious blood of christ.
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1795
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Secondly, in the grace of renovation, nothing is able to cleanse it from sinne, but the Spirit of God.
Secondly, in the grace of renovation, nothing is able to cleanse it from sin, but the Spirit of God.
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1796
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The Spirit alone must enlighten the understanding, and rectifie the affections, and purifie the will,
The Spirit alone must enlighten the understanding, and rectify the affections, and purify the will,
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1796
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and sanctifie the conscience, and seale up the Image of God in righteousnesse, and true holinesse.
and sanctify the conscience, and seal up the Image of God in righteousness, and true holiness.
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1796
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And the soule thus renewed, is as a Garden inclosed, a spirituall Paradise, where the God of heaven delights to dwell, the Spouse of the Beloved,
And the soul thus renewed, is as a Garden enclosed, a spiritual Paradise, where the God of heaven delights to dwell, the Spouse of the beloved,
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1796
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and in the phrase of the Church, As the Lillie among the thornes, so is my love among the daughters.
and in the phrase of the Church, As the Lily among the thorns, so is my love among the daughters.
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1796
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Seeing it appeares that the universall World is not able to redeeme, or being redeemed, to renew,
Seeing it appears that the universal World is not able to Redeem, or being redeemed, to renew,
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1796
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or renewed to paralell the soule;
or renewed to parallel the soul;
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1796
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let grace subscribe to that which nature concludes, that the soule is of greater value then the whole world.
let grace subscribe to that which nature concludes, that the soul is of greater valve then the Whole world.
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1796
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Lastly, for the passage of glory, the contents of the whole Universe are not able to come neere the soule.
Lastly, for the passage of glory, the contents of the Whole Universe Are not able to come near the soul.
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1797
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The soule expiring is the death of the body, and God forsaking is the death of the soule.
The soul expiring is the death of the body, and God forsaking is the death of the soul.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1800
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Saith S. Bernard well, well it may be busie, and tooke up with other things, but it cannot be satiate, and replenished with them.
Says S. Bernard well, well it may be busy, and took up with other things, but it cannot be satiate, and replenished with them.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1797
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And Democrates imagined, that if there were millions of worlds, it were all one in comparison of the soule for blessednesse.
And Democrates imagined, that if there were millions of world's, it were all one in comparison of the soul for blessedness.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1797
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The world is transitorie like the dew of the morning, it fades as the grasse, and as the flower of the field;
The world is transitory like the due of the morning, it fades as the grass, and as the flower of the field;
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1797
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whereas on the contrarie, the soule of man is the subject of immortalitie, capable of an exceeding, surpassing, eternall weight of glory.
whereas on the contrary, the soul of man is the Subject of immortality, capable of an exceeding, surpassing, Eternal weight of glory.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1797
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For if in the time of grace we b• … ld as in a glasse, the glory of the Lord,
For if in the time of grace we b• … Lord as in a glass, the glory of the Lord,
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1797
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and are changed into the same Image, from glory to glory, by the Spirit of the Lord.
and Are changed into the same Image, from glory to glory, by the Spirit of the Lord.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1797
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How resplendant shall the soules of the righteous bee, in the beatificall vision of Gods excellencies? How wonderfull shall that divine capacitie be, that shall be capable of God himselfe for a perpetuall residence? Insomuch that the most ancient of dayes shall give fulnesse to the Soule, of knowledge and wisdome,
How resplendant shall the Souls of the righteous be, in the beatifical vision of God's excellencies? How wonderful shall that divine capacity be, that shall be capable of God himself for a perpetual residence? Insomuch that the most ancient of days shall give fullness to the Soul, of knowledge and Wisdom,
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1797
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and his sacred Spirit that shall fill it with the fulnesse of God, with contentation, and the sacred Trinitie shall be all in all to it.
and his sacred Spirit that shall fill it with the fullness of God, with contentation, and the sacred Trinity shall be all in all to it.
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1797
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Seeing then the Soule is capapable, and is the subject of the happinesse, and joyes of heaven,
Seeing then the Soul is capapable, and is the Subject of the happiness, and Joys of heaven,
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1797
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and partner with the glorious Angels in the fruition of the chiefe good, let the sentence of glory joyne to Grace and nature, that the Soule is of greater value then the whole world.
and partner with the glorious Angels in the fruition of the chief good, let the sentence of glory join to Grace and nature, that the Soul is of greater valve then the Whole world.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1797
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Behold then, O man, out of the mout• … • … ee witn• … for I may say in this case,
Behold then, Oh man, out of the mout• … • … ee witn• … for I may say in this case,
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1798
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as Saint Iohn saith 〈 ◊ 〉 • … other, T• … 〈 ◊ 〉 three that beare record in heaven, the Father, the • … d, and 〈 ◊ 〉 • … y Ghost.
as Saint John Says 〈 ◊ 〉 • … other, T• … 〈 ◊ 〉 three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the • … worser, and 〈 ◊ 〉 • … y Ghost.
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1798
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Behold, out of the mouth of three Wi• … ses) the s• … passing excellencie,
Behold, out of the Mouth of three Wi• … ses) the s• … passing excellency,
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1798
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and dignitie of thy soule ▪ i• … 〈 ◊ 〉 the breathing of God, the Image of God;
and dignity of thy soul ▪ i• … 〈 ◊ 〉 the breathing of God, the Image of God;
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1798
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he created it with 〈 ◊ 〉 Word, redeemed it with his Sonne, and in whomsoever his g• … e abides, he will crowne it hereafter with his glorious presence.
he created it with 〈 ◊ 〉 Word, redeemed it with his Son, and in whomsoever his g• … e abides, he will crown it hereafter with his glorious presence.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1798
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What then remaines, but that we esteeme our soules accordingly as God values them. Let us not with the unhallowed voluptuous in these times, make lords of our bodyes, and slaves of our soules.
What then remains, but that we esteem our Souls accordingly as God value's them. Let us not with the unhallowed voluptuous in these times, make Lords of our bodies, and slaves of our Souls.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1799
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Let us not spend our dayes in providing for the lusts of the flesh.
Let us not spend our days in providing for the Lustiest of the Flesh.
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1799
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Let us not in affectation of faire possessions, of able servants, of hopefull sonnes, and good friends, content our selves with bad soules.
Let us not in affectation of fair possessions, of able Servants, of hopeful Sons, and good Friends, content our selves with bad Souls.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1799
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A mans soule is himselfe, saith Plato. And O wretched wight, saith Saint Austin, how hast thou deserved so much ill of thy selfe,
A men soul is himself, Says Plato. And O wretched wight, Says Saint Austin, how hast thou deserved so much ill of thy self,
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1799
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as among all thy goods, to be only thy selfe bad? O remember the sublimitie of thy precious soule:
as among all thy goods, to be only thy self bad? O Remember the sublimity of thy precious soul:
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1799
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thou knowest not what a precious pearle thou hast in thy body, like the hidden treasure in the Gospell it is of greater worth than the whole field.
thou Knowest not what a precious pearl thou hast in thy body, like the hidden treasure in the Gospel it is of greater worth than the Whole field.
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1799
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I say not as he did, know that th• … • … ast a God in thee,
I say not as he did, know that th• … • … ast a God in thee,
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1799
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yet know that in that better part of thy nature, thou art like to God:
yet know that in that better part of thy nature, thou art like to God:
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1799
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for he hath given thee a soule of his owne breathing, and stamped it with the impresse of his owne Image;
for he hath given thee a soul of his own breathing, and stamped it with the Impress of his own Image;
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1799
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〈 ◊ 〉 created it capable of the fruition of his owne presence in endlesse glorie.
〈 ◊ 〉 created it capable of the fruition of his own presence in endless glory.
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1799
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In the consideration whereof, walke worthily of this precious divine inspiration. Thy Soule is a spirit, let thy thoughts bee spirituall.
In the consideration whereof, walk worthily of this precious divine inspiration. Thy Soul is a Spirit, let thy thoughts be spiritual.
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1799
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Thy Soule is immortall, let thy meditations be of immortalitie, and renounce thy body and good name, • … d gifts of the world,
Thy Soul is immortal, let thy meditations be of immortality, and renounce thy body and good name, • … worser Gifts of the world,
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1799
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for the gaining of thy soule;
for the gaining of thy soul;
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1799
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For what shall it profit a man to gaine the whole world, and to lose his owne soule? So much shall serve to be spo• … n of the first point:For what shall it profit a man to gain the Whole world, and to loose his own soul? So much shall serve to be spo• … n of the First point:
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1799
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the surpassing excellencie and dignitie of the soule, it is valued and prized here above the whole world.
the surpassing excellency and dignity of the soul, it is valued and prized Here above the Whole world.
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1799
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Now, the next is the possibilitie that a man may lose his owne soule.
Now, the next is the possibility that a man may loose his own soul.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1800
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The mention whereof causeth me to remember, 〈 ◊ 〉 passage betweene Christ and his Disciples, Mat. 24. Th• … • … ples point Christ to the stately buildings of the Temple,
The mention whereof Causes me to Remember, 〈 ◊ 〉 passage between christ and his Disciples, Mathew 24. Th• … • … ples point christ to the stately buildings of the Temple,
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1800
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but they were soone damped, when Christ told them, that after a while there should not a stone, bee left upon a stone.
but they were soon damped, when christ told them, that After a while there should not a stone, be left upon a stone.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1800
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So perhaps, you are take• … with admiration at the former part of the discourse, concerni• … g the excellencie of mans soule,
So perhaps, you Are take• … with admiration At the former part of the discourse, concerni• … g the excellency of men soul,
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1800
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but are damped, to consider • … at a man may lose it. It is a substance immortall, in respect of the being of it;
but Are damped, to Consider • … At a man may loose it. It is a substance immortal, in respect of thee being of it;
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1800
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but defiled with sinne, it is adjudgeable to death in regard of the well-being; and a possibilitie so to die, is nothing repugnant to the immortalitie of the soule.
but defiled with sin, it is adjudgeable to death in regard of the well-being; and a possibility so to die, is nothing repugnant to the immortality of the soul.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1800
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The damned spirits they are alwayes dying, an• … a• … e never dead;
The damned spirits they Are always dying, an• … a• … e never dead;
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1800
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they are alwayes deprived of Gods comfortable presence, and are never released of their hellish torments;
they Are always deprived of God's comfortable presence, and Are never released of their hellish torments;
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1800
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As the Apostle saith in another case, as dying, and yet behold they live; as living, and yet behold they die.
As the Apostle Says in Another case, as dying, and yet behold they live; as living, and yet behold they die.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1800
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But you will say, how is it possible? The question is soone resolved, if wee ponder the causes of death.
But you will say, how is it possible? The question is soon resolved, if we ponder the Causes of death.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1801
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A thousand mortall maladies there are to kill the body, and there are a thousand deadly diseases to destroy the soule.
A thousand Mortal maladies there Are to kill the body, and there Are a thousand deadly diseases to destroy the soul.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1802
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There is no sinne so small, but in the rigour of Gods justice, and in its owne nature, it may damne the soule.
There is no sin so small, but in the rigour of God's Justice, and in its own nature, it may damn the soul.
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1802
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When God in the beginning stated man in Paradise, hee gave him a speciall caveate about the tree of knowledge, he gives him a command thus;
When God in the beginning stated man in Paradise, he gave him a special caveate about the tree of knowledge, he gives him a command thus;
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1803
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In the day thou eatest thou shalt die. In the day thou Eatest thou shalt die.
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1803
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What, for bare eating? No, beloved, but for the sinne, for transgressing so small a Commandement of so great a God.
What, for bore eating? No, Beloved, but for the sin, for transgressing so small a Commandment of so great a God.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1803
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Sinne alone makes a separation betweene God and the soule, and causeth the death of the soule;
Sin alone makes a separation between God and the soul, and Causes the death of the soul;
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1803
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The soule that sinnes, the same shall die. It may teach us, that for the time that we live in this world, there is nothing easier then to sinne.The soul that Sins, the same shall die. It may teach us, that for the time that we live in this world, there is nothing Easier then to sin.
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1803
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There is a tree of Life, and a tree of Knowledge, and by eating of the tree forbidden commeth death:
There is a tree of Life, and a tree of Knowledge, and by eating of the tree forbidden comes death:
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1803
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there is a way of felicitie, and a way to destruction;
there is a Way of felicity, and a Way to destruction;
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1803
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there is a God of salvation, and a ghostly enemie, and by adhering to the principalitie of sinne, a man may lose his owne soule.
there is a God of salvation, and a ghostly enemy, and by adhering to the principality of sin, a man may loose his own soul.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1803
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Is it possible then that a man may lose his soule that is so precious? and have we not great reason to try,
Is it possible then that a man may loose his soul that is so precious? and have we not great reason to try,
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1804
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and to suspect our selves, touching our standing towards God? Is there not a maine necessitie to seeke the meanes to preserve us in the compasse,
and to suspect our selves, touching our standing towards God? Is there not a main necessity to seek the means to preserve us in the compass,
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1804
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and seales of grace? It is lamentable to consider how in bodily diseases men can open their griefe,
and Seals of grace? It is lamentable to Consider how in bodily diseases men can open their grief,
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1804
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and seeke for helpe, and send to some learned Physitian. Wee can goe to some noble learned counsell, in case of law.
and seek for help, and send to Some learned physician. we can go to Some noble learned counsel, in case of law.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1804
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But alas the soule lies wounded in the way, overladen with the grievances and pressures of sin, distracted with the affrightings of a troubled conscience,
But alas the soul lies wounded in the Way, overladen with the grievances and pressures of since, distracted with the affrightings of a troubled conscience,
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1804
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as if there were no balme in Gilead, no Physitian there, as if there were no Minister to afford helpe. There is no seeking abroad:
as if there were no balm in Gilead, no physician there, as if there were no Minister to afford help. There is no seeking abroad:
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1804
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a Lyon is pretended to bee in the way, and Solomons sluggard, folds his hands to sleepe.
a lion is pretended to be in the Way, and Solomons sluggard, folds his hands to sleep.
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1804
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O let not these things be so. Be not as the horse and mule that have no understanding.
Oh let not these things be so. Be not as the horse and mule that have no understanding.
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1804
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Neglect not the helpes of your preservation in grace:
Neglect not the helps of your preservation in grace:
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1804
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but be continually watchfull with suspition and jealousie, and abstaine from fleshly lusts that fight against your soules.
but be continually watchful with suspicion and jealousy, and abstain from fleshly Lustiest that fight against your Souls.
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1804
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The Poet could say, Theeves rise by night to robbe, and kill, and steale, and wilt not thou wake to save thy soule.
The Poet could say, Thieves rise by night to rob, and kill, and steal, and wilt not thou wake to save thy soul.
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1804
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God (for the most part) saith Saint Chrysostome hath alotted to nature all by twos, two hands, two eyes, two feet, two eares;
God (for the most part) Says Saint Chrysostom hath allotted to nature all by twos, two hands, two eyes, two feet, two ears;
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1805
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eares, eyes, hands, feet, two of all, that if we chance to mayme one, we can helpe to relieve the necessitie of it by the other:
ears, eyes, hands, feet, two of all, that if we chance to maim one, we can help to relieve the necessity of it by the other:
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1805
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but hee hath given us but one soule, if we lose that, what shift shall wee make for another soule? a piercing contemplation,
but he hath given us but one soul, if we loose that, what shift shall we make for Another soul? a piercing contemplation,
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1805
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if wee had grace to consider it.
if we had grace to Consider it.
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1805
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Therefore, O my soule, tender thy selfe as my owne happinesse, if thou be translated to heaven, the body in time shall come thither;
Therefore, Oh my soul, tender thy self as my own happiness, if thou be translated to heaven, the body in time shall come thither;
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1805
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this corruption shall put on incorruption; this mortall, shall put on immortalitie. this corruption shall put on incorruption; this Mortal, shall put on immortality.
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1805
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Againe, if thou be haled with the fiends to the nethermost hell, the body in time shall be • … ormented with thee.
Again, if thou be haled with the fiends to the nethermost hell, the body in time shall be • … ormented with thee.
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1805
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It is altogether just with the righteous God ▪ that they that meet in sinne, should also consort in suffering.
It is altogether just with the righteous God ▪ that they that meet in sin, should also consort in suffering.
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1805
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Save thy selfe, and save all; and by wofull consequence, lose thy selfe, and lose all:
Save thy self, and save all; and by woeful consequence, loose thy self, and loose all:
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1805
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For what is a man profited, if hee gaine the whole world, and lose is owne soule. For what is a man profited, if he gain the Whole world, and loose is own soul.
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1805
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So much for the second point, the possibilitie of losing a mans soule. Come we to the third, the compossibilitie of outward prosperitie;
So much for the second point, the possibility of losing a men soul. Come we to the third, the compossibility of outward Prosperity;
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1805
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he may lose his soule, in gaining the whole world. he may loose his soul, in gaining the Whole world.
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1806
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In the diversitie of opinions concerning the chiefe good, some there were that placed it in riches; others in honours;
In the diversity of opinions Concerning the chief good, Some there were that placed it in riches; Others in honours;
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1806
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and how ever they differed in their judgements, yet both agreed in this, that they were both deceived.
and how ever they differed in their Judgments, yet both agreed in this, that they were both deceived.
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1806
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For how ever it cannot be denied, but that riches, and honours, are the blessings of God;
For how ever it cannot be denied, but that riches, and honours, Are the blessings of God;
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1806
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yet againe they are no demonstration of a blessed man.
yet again they Are no demonstration of a blessed man.
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1806
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Lest any man should take them to be ill, they are bestowed upon them that are good:
Lest any man should take them to be ill, they Are bestowed upon them that Are good:
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1806
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lest any man should reckon them for the chiefe good, they are bestowed likewise upon the evill:
lest any man should reckon them for the chief good, they Are bestowed likewise upon the evil:
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1806
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externall blessings are but common favours vouchsafed to good and bad.
external blessings Are but Common favours vouchsafed to good and bad.
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1806
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Was Abraham rich? so was Abimelech. Was Iacob rich? so was Laban. Was David a King? so was Saul. Was Constantine an Emperour? so was Iulian. Salvation depends not on the multitude of riches, or emminencie in place:
Was Abraham rich? so was Abimelech. Was Iacob rich? so was Laban. Was David a King? so was Saul. Was Constantine an Emperor? so was Iulian. Salvation depends not on the multitude of riches, or emminencie in place:
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1806
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the tallest Cedar hath the greatest fall; and the fairest houses many times the greatest ruine;
the Tallest Cedar hath the greatest fallen; and the Fairest houses many times the greatest ruin;
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1806
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For first, rich men are tainted with covetousnesse, which is a kind of secret Idolatrie, Collos. 3. and covetousnesse which is Idolatrie, saith the Apostle.
For First, rich men Are tainted with covetousness, which is a kind of secret Idolatry, Colossians 3. and covetousness which is Idolatry, Says the Apostle.
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1807
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If you would know the reason, the more tenaciously a man loves his owne, the lesse devotion he offers to God, you cannot live in the service of Mammon, and of Christ;
If you would know the reason, the more tenaciously a man loves his own, the less devotion he offers to God, you cannot live in the service of Mammon, and of christ;
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1808
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the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it, you cannot serve God and Mammon. If the young man in the Gospell have great possessions;
the Mouth of the Lord hath spoken it, you cannot serve God and Mammon. If the young man in the Gospel have great possessions;
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1808
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if Iudas carry the bagge, if Demas imbrace the present world; then farewell Christ, farewell Paul, and farewell soule too.
if Iudas carry the bag, if Demas embrace the present world; then farewell christ, farewell Paul, and farewell soul too.
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1808
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So true is the saying of the Apostle, They that will bee rich fall into temptations,
So true is the saying of the Apostle, They that will be rich fallen into temptations,
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1808
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and snares, and many foolish, and noysome lusts that drowne men in perdition and destruction. Where, hee saith not they that are, but they that will bee rich:and snares, and many foolish, and noisome Lustiest that drown men in perdition and destruction. Where, he Says not they that Are, but they that will be rich:
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1808
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It is not simply money, but the love of money that is the roote of all evill.
It is not simply money, but the love of money that is the root of all evil.
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1808
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Riches are good with a good conscience:
Riches Are good with a good conscience:
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1808
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but if the soule be infected with avarice, if it savour of that bitter Collaquintida, Death is in the pot, and how hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdome of heaven? For the desire of worldly men, it is as the unsatiable thirst of a dropsie patient:
but if the soul be infected with avarice, if it savour of that bitter Colocynth, Death is in the pot, and how hardly shall they that have riches enter into the Kingdom of heaven? For the desire of worldly men, it is as the unsatiable thirst of a dropsy patient:
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1808
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there is no meanes that they leave unattempted, no policie unachieved for the accomplishment of their ends, and advancing of their estate.
there is no means that they leave unattempted, no policy unachieved for the accomplishment of their ends, and advancing of their estate.
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1808
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Balaam for a bribe will almost curse where the Lord hath blessed. balaam for a bribe will almost curse where the Lord hath blessed.
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1809
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Ziba for an inheritance (as much as in him lies) will bring his Master within the compasse of treason.Ziba for an inheritance (as much as in him lies) will bring his Master within the compass of treason.
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1809
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Demostenes for a little more gold, instead of pleading, will pretend he hath a cold.Demosthenes for a little more gold, instead of pleading, will pretend he hath a cold.
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1809
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May not the Church have a Balaam? And the Princes court have a Ziba? and the barre have a Demosthenes? There is no greedie Monopolizer wheresoever they be, in Citie or Countrey, but they are moralized Eagles;
May not the Church have a balaam? And the Princes court have a Ziba? and the bar have a Demosthenes? There is no greedy Monopolizer wheresoever they be, in city or Country, but they Are moralized Eagles;
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1809
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and the coales that they carry shall fire their owne nest; They shall have Ahabs curse with Naboths Vineyard, and Gehezies leprosie with Naamans reward;
and the coals that they carry shall fire their own nest; They shall have Ahabs curse with Naboth's Vineyard, and Gehuzi leprosy with Naamans reward;
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1809
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and while with an eager pursuit they hoord up unrighteous Mammon, it is but wrath heaped up against the last day;
and while with an eager pursuit they hoard up unrighteous Mammon, it is but wrath heaped up against the last day;
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1809
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they heape up wrath to themselves against the day of wrath. Secondly, great men are in danger of ambition, and a swelling inordinately upon their promotion. they heap up wrath to themselves against the day of wrath. Secondly, great men Are in danger of ambition, and a swelling inordinately upon their promotion.
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1809
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there are few that recount, how in enjoying outward things, Martha without Mary, prosperitie without pietie, they may lose their owne soules.
there Are few that recount, how in enjoying outward things, Martha without Marry, Prosperity without piety, they may loose their own Souls.
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1812
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And the ambitious man is so strangely dazeled with the beames of his owne lustre, ut imperio, &c. that in the greatest of his power, he thinkes of nothing but how to be greater, hee forgets the Lord that made him,
And the ambitious man is so strangely dazzled with the beams of his own lustre, ut Imperial, etc. that in the greatest of his power, he thinks of nothing but how to be greater, he forgets the Lord that made him,
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1810
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and God that raized him out of the mire, to set him with the Princes of the people. and God that razed him out of the mire, to Set him with the Princes of the people.
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1810
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And like that famous foole in his new coate once, he knowes not himselfe. So by meanes of this impediment;
And like that famous fool in his new coat once, he knows not himself. So by means of this impediment;
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1810
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though God have some Noble, and some worldly-wise, that hee hath drawne to himselfe: yet by meanes of this impediment, Not many mighty, not many Noble are called.
though God have Some Noble, and Some worldly-wise, that he hath drawn to himself: yet by means of this impediment, Not many mighty, not many Noble Are called.
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1810
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The gates of heaven are too too straite for the swelling dimensions of ambition:
The gates of heaven Are too too strait for the swelling dimensions of ambition:
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1810
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there is nothing so easie to pride as to purchase a fall, and there is no fall so great as from heaven.
there is nothing so easy to pride as to purchase a fallen, and there is no fallen so great as from heaven.
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1810
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It is a signe that Lucifer, if he long for dainties shall be cast out of heaven.
It is a Signen that Lucifer, if he long for dainties shall be cast out of heaven.
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1810
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It is a signe that Adam, if he desire the Apple shall be cast out of Paradise.
It is a Signen that Adam, if he desire the Apple shall be cast out of Paradise.
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1810
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It is a signe that Nebuchadnezer, if hee glory in Babell, he shall be cast out of his Kingdome.
It is a Signen that Nebuchadnezzar, if he glory in Babel, he shall be cast out of his Kingdom.
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1810
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It is a signe that Haman by abusing his promotion, shall be exalted to the gallowes.
It is a Signen that Haman by abusing his promotion, shall be exalted to the gallows.
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1810
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To comprize it in a word, the greater the dignitie of emminencie and honour, the greater the execution of paines, and horrour.
To comprise it in a word, the greater the dignity of emminencie and honour, the greater the execution of pains, and horror.
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1810
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The summethen is this, in a world of promotion, and temporall advancement in worldly possessions, and unmeasurable treasure, the covetous, and ambitious man may lose his owne soule.
The summethen is this, in a world of promotion, and temporal advancement in worldly possessions, and unmeasurable treasure, the covetous, and ambitious man may loose his own soul.
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1810
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Now, for a word of Application, if this bee so;
Now, for a word of Application, if this be so;
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1811
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how taxable then are the thousands of worldlings in this kind, that imagine the gaine of this earth to be the greatest happinesse? That say to the Gold, thou art my God;
how taxable then Are the thousands of worldlings in this kind, that imagine the gain of this earth to be the greatest happiness? That say to the Gold, thou art my God;
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(27) sermon (DIV1)
1811
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and to honour, thou art my glory? That make Gold their God, and Mammon their Mediatour.and to honour, thou art my glory? That make Gold their God, and Mammon their Mediator.
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1811
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Saith Saint Bernard, Yee covetous generation that glorie in silver and gold, in that that is not yours, nor precious;
Says Saint Bernard, Ye covetous generation that glory in silver and gold, in that that is not yours, nor precious;
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1811
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precious it cannot bee, but by the avarice of the sonnes of Adam that prize them.
precious it cannot be, but by the avarice of the Sons of Adam that prize them.
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1811
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Againe, if they be yours, take them away with you when you goe hence.
Again, if they be yours, take them away with you when you go hence.
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1811
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Yet the children of the world are wholly for great Diana, Gods of silver and gold, multitudes of lands,
Yet the children of the world Are wholly for great Diana, God's of silver and gold, Multitudes of Lands,
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1811
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and revenues, and advancing of their secular estate.
and revenues, and advancing of their secular estate.
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1811
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Many can complaine of the va• … tie of this world, and the deceivablenesse of it;
Many can complain of the va• … tie of this world, and the deceivableness of it;
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O let a word of exhortation prevaile against this sore disease, if riches encrease, take heed of covetousnesse;
O let a word of exhortation prevail against this soar disease, if riches increase, take heed of covetousness;
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be covetous of spirituall things, for immortalitie, there hoord up your treasure in heaven.
be covetous of spiritual things, for immortality, there hoard up your treasure in heaven.
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Againe, for ambition take heed of it, be honourable for humilitie, and ambitious for heaven, Love not the world, and the things of this world;
Again, for ambition take heed of it, be honourable for humility, and ambitious for heaven, Love not the world, and the things of this world;
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exalt not your selves against the Lord of glory. Thou knowest not what a day may-bring forth: boast not of to morrow.
exalt not your selves against the Lord of glory. Thou Knowest not what a day may-bring forth: boast not of to morrow.
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O foole, this night shall they fetch thy soule. O fool, this night shall they fetch thy soul.
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And what is a man profited, if he gaine the world, and lose his owne soule? So much for the third point, the compossibilitie of outward prosperitie, a man may lose his soule, in gaining the whole world.
And what is a man profited, if he gain the world, and loose his own soul? So much for the third point, the compossibility of outward Prosperity, a man may loose his soul, in gaining the Whole world.
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The fourth and the last, is the wofull disadvantage by such an exchange, What is a man profited? You may call it not unfitly the account of the carelesse Merchant;
The fourth and the last, is the woeful disadvantage by such an exchange, What is a man profited? You may call it not unfitly the account of the careless Merchant;
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1814
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or a Summarie collection of gaines and losses.
or a Summary collection of gains and losses.
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For (a little to countenance the allegorie) every unsatiable worldling is but Merchant adventurer, a ventrous Merchant, he exchangeth his precious Soule for the deceivable riches of this world.
For (a little to countenance the allegory) every unsatiable worldling is but Merchant adventurer, a venturous Merchant, he exchangeth his precious Soul for the deceivable riches of this world.
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But when God in his judgement transports him to his owne place, the unfortunate Iland of damned spirits;
But when God in his judgement transports him to his own place, the unfortunate Island of damned spirits;
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then he begins when the time is past, to cast up his doleful account, to compare his gaines, and his losses;
then he begins when the time is past, to cast up his doleful account, to compare his gains, and his losses;
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and after all the ennumeration of his imaginarie gaine; so much by usurie, so much by extortion, so much by fraudulent dealing;
and After all the enumeration of his imaginary gain; so much by Usury, so much by extortion, so much by fraudulent dealing;
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1814
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the totall summe is collected to his hand. What is a man profited? whence the observation might be this, that
the total sum is collected to his hand. What is a man profited? whence the observation might be this, that
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When the gaine of the world, is attended with the losse of the soule, the overplus will be just nothing.
When the gain of the world, is attended with the loss of the soul, the overplus will be just nothing.
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1815
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The bargaine is such, as that there is nothing gotten by it.
The bargain is such, as that there is nothing got by it.
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That is too sparing an expression, it is short of Christs meaning, who conceales the worst,
That is too sparing an expression, it is short of Christ meaning, who conceals the worst,
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1816
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and refers it to our own collection:
and refers it to our own collection:
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for (by the way) it were a happinesse to be nothing, it were profitable for the damned:
for (by the Way) it were a happiness to be nothing, it were profitable for the damned:
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1816
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but this comes neerest Christs meaning, it is a losse unredeemable, and such as the world cannot countervaile,
but this comes nearest Christ meaning, it is a loss unredeemable, and such as the world cannot countervail,
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when a man for the gaining of the world forfeits his soule. Let us see it in some particulars.
when a man for the gaining of the world forfeits his soul. Let us see it in Some particulars.
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First, if it be a man that glories in the resplendancie of his fortunes, and blesseth himselfe in magnifying his estate;
First, if it be a man that Glories in the resplendancie of his fortune's, and Blesses himself in magnifying his estate;
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1817
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a Commander of Kingdomes and Nations; an ingrosser of preferments and dignities; yet First, Death will attache him, there is no carrying it away:
a Commander of Kingdoms and nations; an Ingrosser of preferments and dignities; yet First, Death will attache him, there is no carrying it away:
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1817
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hee must of necessitie take his leave of his Mammon, and then whose shall all these things bee for which he hath lost his soule? Who gaines by the smallnesse of the Epha, the greatnesse of the shekle, the refuse of the wheate? Where is the man that gloried in his abundance,
he must of necessity take his leave of his Mammon, and then whose shall all these things be for which he hath lost his soul? Who gains by the smallness of the Epha, the greatness of the Shekel, the refuse of the wheat? Where is the man that gloried in his abundance,
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1818
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and store, and thought himselfe the only happy man? saith the Prophet David, I went but by,
and store, and Thought himself the only happy man? Says the Prophet David, I went but by,
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and hee was gone, I sought him, and his place could not be found. and he was gone, I sought him, and his place could not be found.
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1818
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There is a lively expression that illustrates it, Ier. 17. As the Partridge gathereth young that shee brought not forth: so hee that getteth riches,
There is a lively expression that illustrates it, Jeremiah 17. As the Partridge gathereth young that she brought not forth: so he that gets riches,
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and not by right, shall leave them in the middest of his dayes, and at his end shall be a foole. and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and At his end shall be a fool.
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What, not before? Yes, he was alwayes a foole; but then by conviction, his owne conscience shall call him so;
What, not before? Yes, he was always a fool; but then by conviction, his own conscience shall call him so;
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by the confession of his owne tongue, which shall call him so; by the proclamation of just men, they shall proclaime him so;
by the Confessi of his own tongue, which shall call him so; by the proclamation of just men, they shall proclaim him so;
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Loe this is the man that tooke not God for his strength, but trusted in the multitude of his riches, and strengthened himselfe, &c.Loe this is the man that took not God for his strength, but trusted in the multitude of his riches, and strengthened himself, etc.
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Secondly, having lost his supposed good, hee loseth the fruition of God the chiefe good, the countenance of the beatificall presence, the fellowship,
Secondly, having lost his supposed good, he loses the fruition of God the chief good, the countenance of the beatifical presence, the fellowship,
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1819
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and melodious harmonie of the glorious Angels: his place and portion with Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob, in the kingdome of heaven.
and melodious harmony of the glorious Angels: his place and portion with Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob, in the Kingdom of heaven.
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And all proportionable to his owne deservings. In his life-time he refused God, being dead God refuseth him:
And all proportionable to his own deservings. In his lifetime he refused God, being dead God Refuseth him:
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he turned his face from the poore and needie; God in his affliction eternally turnes his face from him.
he turned his face from the poor and needy; God in his affliction eternally turns his face from him.
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A losse so exceeding great, that whosoever descends deepest in the meditation of it, yet he shall be at a losse,
A loss so exceeding great, that whosoever descends Deepest in the meditation of it, yet he shall be At a loss,
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and to seeke for a full definition of it:
and to seek for a full definition of it:
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For as Chrysostome truly affirmes, Though a man tell thee of tenne thousand hells, all is one in comparison of this miserie, to bee discarded of blessednesse and glorie,
For as Chrysostom truly affirms, Though a man tell thee of tenne thousand Hells, all is one in comparison of this misery, to be discarded of blessedness and glory,
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and to bee hated of Christ.
and to be hated of christ.
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But if this be so, what shall we say to further miserie? having lost the chiefe good, he receives his punishment with hypocrites,
But if this be so, what shall we say to further misery? having lost the chief good, he receives his punishment with Hypocrites,
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and unbeleevers in the dungeon of extreame ill. A place where there is nothing but horrour of conscience and desperation; a companie of affrighting divels;
and unbelievers in the dungeon of extreme ill. A place where there is nothing but horror of conscience and desperation; a company of affrighting Devils;
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and with all this, weeping and wailing, and gnashing of teeth. In stead of merriment, and joviall laughter, and s• … urrulous lascivious songs, and wasting,
and with all this, weeping and wailing, and gnashing of teeth. In stead of merriment, and jovial laughter, and s• … urrulous lascivious songs, and wasting,
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and abusing the creatures of God, nothing but weeping, and gnashing of teeth.
and abusing the creatures of God, nothing but weeping, and gnashing of teeth.
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So that having come into the chambers of death, and closed in the straites of the grave;
So that having come into the chambers of death, and closed in the straits of the grave;
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the man like the hedge-hogge, leaves the apples behind him, and only reserves the prickles of a wounded spirit, in that sentence of Babilon; As much as shee hath gloried her selfe,
the man like the hedgehog, leaves the Apples behind him, and only reserves the prickles of a wounded Spirit, in that sentence of Babylon; As much as she hath gloried her self,
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and lived deliciously, so much torment give her. and lived deliciously, so much torment give her.
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Lastly, that that is the hell of hells, that nothing may be wanting to his deserved woe;
Lastly, that that is the hell of Hells, that nothing may be wanting to his deserved woe;
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he is out of hope of all gracious meanes of deliverance, he must never looke for the revokation of Gods sentence,
he is out of hope of all gracious means of deliverance, he must never look for the revokation of God's sentence,
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though with Esau, he seeke it with teares, hee must never looke for mittigation of his horrour,
though with Esau, he seek it with tears, he must never look for mitigation of his horror,
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though hee begge with the unmercifull glutton, for one drop of water. The date of repentance is out;
though he beg with the unmerciful glutton, for one drop of water. The date of Repentance is out;
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the day of grace will never dawne againe:
the day of grace will never dawn again:
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the justice is implacable, the fire unquenchable, the worme unsatiable, and all continuall without intermission for ever-more. O! bottomlesse depth of horrour;
the Justice is implacable, the fire unquenchable, the worm unsatiable, and all continual without intermission for evermore. OH! bottomless depth of horror;
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oh unexpressible torment of a forsaken soule!
o unexpressible torment of a forsaken soul!
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what greater miserie, saith devout S. Bernard, then alway to be wishing for that which shall never be,
what greater misery, Says devout S. Bernard, then always to be wishing for that which shall never be,
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and for the removing of that that shall never cease to bee. Therefore the summe is this;
and for the removing of that that shall never cease to be. Therefore the sum is this;
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Hath the covetous exchanged his soule for riches; the ambitious for honours:
Hath the covetous exchanged his soul for riches; the ambitious for honours:
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hath he lost it for the riches of Cressus, the power of Alexander; the Empire of Augustus; the glory of the whole world? yet in consideration of The end of his life losse of his God extremitie of his paine eternitie of all What is a man profited?
hath he lost it for the riches of Cressus, the power of Alexander; the Empire of Augustus; the glory of the Whole world? yet in consideration of The end of his life loss of his God extremity of his pain eternity of all What is a man profited?
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1822
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Now then for fome application, and to draw toward a conclusion:
Now then for foam application, and to draw towards a conclusion:
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suffer the word of exhortation (brethren) and captiuate your thoughts to the obedience of Jesus Christ. suffer the word of exhortation (brothers) and captivate your thoughts to the Obedience of jesus christ.
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You especially whom God hath blessed above others, concerning the enjoyment of outward, temporall things. If ever you bee desirous to escape the direfull slaughter-house of Hell;
You especially whom God hath blessed above Others, Concerning the enjoyment of outward, temporal things. If ever you be desirous to escape the direful slaughterhouse of Hell;
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1823
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to escape those burnings, and those everlasting yellings, while you have time, bethinke your selves of some saving course to flie from the wrath to come.
to escape those burnings, and those everlasting yellings, while you have time, bethink your selves of Some Saving course to fly from the wrath to come.
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1823
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And now in time cast up your accounts:
And now in time cast up your accounts:
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1823
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and remember how short and sudden every mans end and life is, or may be;
and Remember how short and sudden every men end and life is, or may be;
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take heed lest for the love of this present world, you lose your God, the life of your soules.
take heed lest for the love of this present world, you loose your God, the life of your Souls.
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1823
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There is a way that seemes right to a man (saith Solomon) but the end of it is the manifold wayes of death. There is a Way that seems right to a man (Says Solomon) but the end of it is the manifold ways of death.
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Some Babilonish garment, some Naboths Vineyard, some sweet preferment:
some Babylonish garment, Some Naboth's Vineyard, Some sweet preferment:
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but if the meanes be unlawfull, if it disturbe conscience, and prejudice the glory of God,
but if the means be unlawful, if it disturb conscience, and prejudice the glory of God,
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and occasion the destruction of thy soule, then say, What shall I doe when God shall rise up? and when he shall visit, what shall I answer? This will be the reckoning of fooles at the last, What hath pride profited us? and what hath riches brought us? Surely the gaine will bee no other then what Promethius is fabled to have had by Pandora's boxe, a place to be tormented.
and occasion the destruction of thy soul, then say, What shall I do when God shall rise up? and when he shall visit, what shall I answer? This will be the reckoning of Fools At the last, What hath pride profited us? and what hath riches brought us? Surely the gain will be no other then what Prometheus is fabled to have had by Pandora's box, a place to be tormented.
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Or what Hercules got by Dianira's garment.
Or what Hercules god by Dianira's garment.
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Such will be the finall issue of all Mammonists, that live amongst Christians, and under meanes of better reformation,
Such will be the final issue of all Mammonists, that live among Christians, and under means of better Reformation,
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and more sanctification in their wayes; I say this will be the finall issue. The worme of despaire alway gnawing, and never dying;
and more sanctification in their ways; I say this will be the final issue. The worm of despair always gnawing, and never dying;
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and the flames of eternall Tophet never to bee extinguished.
and the flames of Eternal Tophet never to be extinguished.
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Therefore in such a case, if thou tell me thou knowest what thou dost, and what thou gainest.
Therefore in such a case, if thou tell me thou Knowest what thou dost, and what thou gainest.
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Let me tell thee, thou little knowest thy dammage, and what thou hast lost. Alas, what are the goods of this life, when they are compared:
Let me tell thee, thou little Knowest thy damage, and what thou hast lost. Alas, what Are the goods of this life, when they Are compared:
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with eternall damnation? and the sweetnesse of imaginarie gaine, what proportion hath it with the bitternesse of so great a losse? Riches have wings, they take their leave, honour is transitorie; pleasures flie away:
with Eternal damnation? and the sweetness of imaginary gain, what proportion hath it with the bitterness of so great a loss? Riches have wings, they take their leave, honour is transitory; pleasures fly away:
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whereas the soule of man is the subject of immortalitie.
whereas the soul of man is the Subject of immortality.
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And thy poore neglected soule must bide by it for an everlasting pledge, and pay the debt.
And thy poor neglected soul must bide by it for an everlasting pledge, and pay the debt.
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O! then, continue this glory that is nothing; First seeke Gods kingdome, and the glory of it;
OH! then, continue this glory that is nothing; First seek God's Kingdom, and the glory of it;
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suffer not heaven to stand at so great a distance to thy soule, tast and see how gracious the Lord is by one drop of water from that celestiall fountaine;
suffer not heaven to stand At so great a distance to thy soul, taste and see how gracious the Lord is by one drop of water from that celestial fountain;
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by one crumme from that heavenly table;
by one crumb from that heavenly table;
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and then as concerning the things below, thou wilt account them as drosse and dung, in comparison of that joy and peace of conscience.
and then as Concerning the things below, thou wilt account them as dross and dung, in comparison of that joy and peace of conscience.
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Resolve as Themistocles, when hee saw a goodly bootie, hee would not stoupe to take it up:
Resolve as Themistocles, when he saw a goodly booty, he would not stoop to take it up:
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leave these things for the Children of this world. But let your care be to please the Lord,
leave these things for the Children of this world. But let your care be to please the Lord,
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and to gaine the peace of a good conscience; First seeke the kingdome of God, which consists not in meat and drinke;
and to gain the peace of a good conscience; First seek the Kingdom of God, which consists not in meat and drink;
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but in righteousnesse, and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost. Remember the vanitie of the things of the world;but in righteousness, and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost. remember the vanity of the things of the world;
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remember how unable the soule is to enjoy hell, and to lose heaven without eternall horrour: and in consideration hereof.
Remember how unable the soul is to enjoy hell, and to loose heaven without Eternal horror: and in consideration hereof.
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Use the World, as though you used it not;
Use the World, as though you used it not;
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and use this as a proofe, hide it in a sanctified memorie, and write it in the table of a sanctified conscience, (if it were possible) with a pen of Iron,
and use this as a proof, hide it in a sanctified memory, and write it in the table of a sanctified conscience, (if it were possible) with a pen of Iron,
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and the point of a Diamond.
and the point of a Diamond.
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What is a man profited if hee gaine the whole world, and lose his owne soule? FINIS.What is a man profited if he gain the Whole world, and loose his own soul? FINIS.
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CHRIST HIS SECOND ADVENT; OR, THE APPROACH OF THE GOD OF RECOMPENCES. SERMON XXIII. REVEL. 22. 12.
CHRIST HIS SECOND ADVENT; OR, THE APPROACH OF THE GOD OF RECOMPENCES. SERMON XXIII. REVEL. 22. 12.
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Behold, I come shortly, and my reward is with me, to give every man according to his workes.
Behold, I come shortly, and my reward is with me, to give every man according to his works.
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THe Angell having described to Saint Iohn (in the Chapter immediatly before; and in the former part of this Chapter) the exceeding great joy, and glory,
THe Angel having described to Saint John (in the Chapter immediately before; and in the former part of this Chapter) the exceeding great joy, and glory,
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and felicitie, that all the godly shall have in the kingdome of heaven, by comparing it to a Citie built with precious stones, having twelve gates, and twelve foundations:
and felicity, that all the godly shall have in the Kingdom of heaven, by comparing it to a city built with precious stones, having twelve gates, and twelve foundations:
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wherein there is no darknesse, they needing no candle, nor the light of the Sunne: for Christ Jesus the Sunne of righteousnesse, is the continuall light thereof.
wherein there is no darkness, they needing no candle, nor the Light of the Sun: for christ jesus the Sun of righteousness, is the continual Light thereof.
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And that therein is no miserie, no crosse, no imperfection; no want, no calamitie, but continuall joy and rejoycing.
And that therein is no misery, no cross, no imperfection; no want, no calamity, but continual joy and rejoicing.
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Where their songs are Halelujah, and their shields felicitie, in the continuall enjoying of the presence of Almighty God, the glorious Trinitie.
Where their songs Are Hallelujah, and their shields felicity, in the continual enjoying of the presence of Almighty God, the glorious Trinity.
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Having, I say, thus described these joyes, he doth in the words of my Text,
Having, I say, thus described these Joys, he does in the words of my Text,
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for the comfort of the godly, Who (have here no continuing Citie, but) are strangers,
for the Comfort of the godly, Who (have Here no Continuing city, but) Are Strangers,
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and forreiners, and pilgrims, and travellers to another Citie, and seeke a Countrie. And in this their travell, they meete with many crosses, and afflictions, and miseries.
and foreigners, and pilgrim's, and travellers to Another city, and seek a Country. And in this their travel, they meet with many Crosses, and afflictions, and misery's.
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And likewise for the terrour of the wicked, that make this world their kingdome, and are the chiefe Lords and commanders of the same:
And likewise for the terror of the wicked, that make this world their Kingdom, and Are the chief lords and commanders of the same:
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for the comfort of the one, and the terrour of the other, the Angell here in the person of Christ saith, hee will come, and that shortly, to bee a speedy deliverer of the one,
for the Comfort of the one, and the terror of the other, the Angel Here in the person of christ Says, he will come, and that shortly, to be a speedy deliverer of the one,
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and a just Judge against the other.
and a just Judge against the other.
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Therefore I am sure there is laid up for mee a Crowne of life .
Therefore I am sure there is laid up for me a Crown of life.
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Behold, I come shortly, and my reward is with me, &c. In which words, observe these particular branches.
Behold, I come shortly, and my reward is with me, etc. In which words, observe these particular branches.
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First, the word of preparation or attention, in the first word, Behold, which is as it were a Trumpet that sounds before the comming of the great Judge, bidding every one to fit, First, the word of preparation or attention, in the First word, Behold, which is as it were a Trumpet that sounds before the coming of the great Judge, bidding every one to fit,
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and prepare himselfe to hold up his hand at the barre, Behold.
and prepare himself to hold up his hand At the bar, Behold.
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Secondly the Person, and that is the Judge himselfe, speaking in the person of the Angell. I, Christ Jesus himselfe. Thirdly, his action, I come.
Secondly the Person, and that is the Judge himself, speaking in the person of the Angel. I, christ jesus himself. Thirdly, his actium, I come.
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Fourthly, the speedinesse of his comming, shortly.
Fourthly, the speediness of his coming, shortly.
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Fiftly, the end of his comming to Judgement, and that is to reward every man according to his workes.
Fifty, the end of his coming to Judgement, and that is to reward every man according to his works.
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Sixtly, and lastly, the quantitie, and the qualitie of the reward inclusively set downe; which is according to the qualitie of the workes:
Sixty, and lastly, the quantity, and the quality of the reward inclusively Set down; which is according to the quality of the works:
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for if the workes be good, there shall be a great, and good reward, but if they be bad, the reward shall be accordingly.
for if the works be good, there shall be a great, and good reward, but if they be bad, the reward shall be accordingly.
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The small model of time will not suffer mee to runne over all these particulars:
The small model of time will not suffer me to run over all these particulars:
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therefore my meditations, and your attention, shall be in one doctrine from the words in generall, and that is this, that
Therefore my meditations, and your attention, shall be in one Doctrine from the words in general, and that is this, that
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Christ Iesus will hasten his comming to Iudgement, to reward the godly with everlasting, and eternall felicities:
christ Iesus will hasten his coming to Judgement, to reward the godly with everlasting, and Eternal felicities:
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but the wicked and ungodly, with endlesse woe, and perpetuall miserie. For the proofe of which doctrine, you may consider these foure things.
but the wicked and ungodly, with endless woe, and perpetual misery. For the proof of which Doctrine, you may Consider these foure things.
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First of all the certaintie, and celeritie of Christs comming to Judgement. Secondly, the signes that prognosticate his comming. Thirdly, the Judgement it selfe. Lastly, the end.
First of all the certainty, and celerity of Christ coming to Judgement. Secondly, the Signs that prognosticate his coming. Thirdly, the Judgement it self. Lastly, the end.
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For the certaintie of Christs comming to judgement, I perswade my selfe that there is none here among you so ignorant, that hee doth not know,
For the certainty of Christ coming to judgement, I persuade my self that there is none Here among you so ignorant, that he does not know,
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or so Atheisticall that he doth not beleeve:
or so Atheistical that he does not believe:
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you know it is an Article of our beliefe, that he ascended into heaven, and there hee sits at the right hand of his Father in glorie,
you know it is an Article of our belief, that he ascended into heaven, and there he sits At the right hand of his Father in glory,
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and from thence he shall come at the end of the world, to judge both the quicke and the dead. and from thence he shall come At the end of the world, to judge both the quick and the dead.
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Therefore I may spare the labour, and the time in any further proofe of that. Now concerning the speedinesse of his comming to judgement.
Therefore I may spare the labour, and the time in any further proof of that. Now Concerning the speediness of his coming to judgement.
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If so be the day of Judgement was at hand sixteene ages since, as both Christ and his Apostles proclaimed; If so be the day of Judgement was At hand sixteene ages since, as both christ and his Apostles proclaimed;
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The old Jewes they divided the night into foure Watches, and appointed to each Watch three houres;
The old Jews they divided the night into foure Watches, and appointed to each Watch three hours;
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if then even in Christs dayes the ends of the world were come, as Saint Paul saith, 1 Cor. 10. 11. If then was the last time, as Saint Iohn saith. 1 Iohn 2. 18. If then the end of all things were at hand, as Saint Peter saith, 1 Pet. 4. 7. can we thinke that now it is farre off? Nay,
if then even in Christ days the ends of the world were come, as Saint Paul Says, 1 Cor. 10. 11. If then was the last time, as Saint John Says. 1 John 2. 18. If then the end of all things were At hand, as Saint Peter Says, 1 Pet. 4. 7. can we think that now it is Far off? Nay,
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so sure, and so certaine as God is God, and his Word is truth, and not one jotte nor tittle thereof shall passe away, he is neere at hand, hee will come shortly.
so sure, and so certain as God is God, and his Word is truth, and not one jot nor tittle thereof shall pass away, he is near At hand, he will come shortly.
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But, before wee proceed, there lies two stumbling blocks in the way, that wee must remove, wherewith many stumble concerning this point.
But, before we proceed, there lies two stumbling blocks in the Way, that we must remove, wherewith many Stumble Concerning this point.
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In the time of the Apostles there were two heresies confuted: the one by Saint Peter, the other by Saint Paul.
In the time of the Apostles there were two heresies confuted: the one by Saint Peter, the other by Saint Paul.
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Saint Peter in 2 Pet. 3. 3. he wills us to understand, that in the last dayes there shall come scoffers, men living after their owne lusts, saying, Where is the promise of his comming? You preach so much that Christ Jesus is comming to Judgement,
Saint Peter in 2 Pet. 3. 3. he wills us to understand, that in the last days there shall come scoffers, men living After their own Lustiest, saying, Where is the promise of his coming? You preach so much that christ jesus is coming to Judgement,
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and to call every one of us to account for our wayes, our words and actions,
and to call every one of us to account for our ways, our words and actions,
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but where is the promise of his comming? for all things continue alike from the beginning of the Creation. Miserable men!
but where is the promise of his coming? for all things continue alike from the beginning of the Creation. Miserable men!
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that would be perswaded that the day of Judgement should never come, because it was deferred:
that would be persuaded that the day of Judgement should never come, Because it was deferred:
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but such jesting, and mocking, and scoffing at this great and terrible day heretofore used,
but such jesting, and mocking, and scoffing At this great and terrible day heretofore used,
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and indeed now practised in the whole progenie of unbeleevers, it may be an argument to us, that it shall not be deferred;
and indeed now practised in the Whole progeny of unbelievers, it may be an argument to us, that it shall not be deferred;
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for so saith Saint Paul, 1 Thes. 5. 3. when they shall say, peace, peace, and safetie, then destruction shall come on them, as travell on a woman with child, and they shall not escape.
for so Says Saint Paul, 1 Thebes 5. 3. when they shall say, peace, peace, and safety, then destruction shall come on them, as travel on a woman with child, and they shall not escape.
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But Saint Peter answers these scoffers that asked, Where is the promise of his comming? hee gives them two answers;
But Saint Peter answers these scoffers that asked, Where is the promise of his coming? he gives them two answers;
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The one in verse 8. the other verse 9. In the eighth verse, he saith Christ deferres not long to come to judgement:
The one in verse 8. the other verse 9. In the eighth verse, he Says christ defers not long to come to judgement:
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for saith he, one day with the Lord is as a thousand yeares, &c. alluding to Psal. 90. 4. A thousand yeares in thy sight, are but as yesterday, since they passe as a watch in the night. As if he should say;
for Says he, one day with the Lord is as a thousand Years, etc. alluding to Psalm 90. 4. A thousand Years in thy sighed, Are but as yesterday, since they pass as a watch in the night. As if he should say;
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were it possible for a man to live a thousand yeares;
were it possible for a man to live a thousand Years;
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yet those thousand yeares in respect of God, assoone as they are past, they are as one day in respect of men:
yet those thousand Years in respect of God, As soon as they Are past, they Are as one day in respect of men:
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nay, they are but as a watch of the night; that is, but as three houres.
nay, they Are but as a watch of the night; that is, but as three hours.
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as may appeare by comparing of these places of Scripture together, Mat. 14. 24. Num. 14. 25. Luke 12. 38. So then the words beare this exposition, that a thousand yeares in respect of God, are but as one day;
as may appear by comparing of these places of Scripture together, Mathew 14. 24. Num. 14. 25. Luke 12. 38. So then the words bear this exposition, that a thousand Years in respect of God, Are but as one day;
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nay, but as a Watch of the night; that is, but as three houres.
nay, but as a Watch of the night; that is, but as three hours.
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It doth plainly shew to us, that Saint Peter meant not to speake distinctly of a thousand yeares, but of a long time:
It does plainly show to us, that Saint Peter meant not to speak distinctly of a thousand Years, but of a long time:
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so that his meaning is, innumerable yeares in respect of God, are but as one day.
so that his meaning is, innumerable Years in respect of God, Are but as one day.
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Saint Peter might as well have said 2000. or 3000. or 10000. thousand yeares in respect of God, are but as one day.
Saint Peter might as well have said 2000. or 3000. or 10000. thousand Years in respect of God, Are but as one day.
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Thus you have his first answer to those scoffers, that said, Where is the promise of his comming?
Thus you have his First answer to those scoffers, that said, Where is the promise of his coming?
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His second answer is in the ninth verse, where the Apostle saith, The Lord is not slacke concerning his promise.
His second answer is in the ninth verse, where the Apostle Says, The Lord is not slack Concerning his promise.
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Where is the promise of his comming? Why, saith the Apostle, The Lord is not slacke, as we account slacknesse. Where is the promise of his coming? Why, Says the Apostle, The Lord is not slack, as we account slackness.
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For we account them slacke that goe slowly about a worke, but God is not so to bee accounted slacke;
For we account them slack that go slowly about a work, but God is not so to be accounted slack;
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but saith the Apostle, Hee is patient towards us, and would have none perish, but come to repentance.
but Says the Apostle, He is patient towards us, and would have none perish, but come to Repentance.
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Then the slacknesse of Christs comming is his patience, because he would give us time to repent,
Then the slackness of Christ coming is his patience, Because he would give us time to Repent,
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and have us prepared before hee come. O, then beloved, let us not make a mocke as others doe of this patience,
and have us prepared before he come. O, then Beloved, let us not make a mock as Others doe of this patience,
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but while we have time, let us take time, that when he comes we may be worthy of him.
but while we have time, let us take time, that when he comes we may be worthy of him.
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Thus you have the first heresie confuted.
Thus you have the First heresy confuted.
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The second was quite contrarie to this, set abroach by certaine false teachers, who taught the Thessalonians, that the day of Judgement was so neere, that it should happen in their age.
The second was quite contrary to this, Set abroach by certain false Teachers, who taught the Thessalonians, that the day of Judgement was so near, that it should happen in their age.
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Where (by the way) you may take notice of the exceeding great subtiltie of the Divell, that labours by all meanes possible to bring men to one of these extreames.
Where (by the Way) you may take notice of the exceeding great subtlety of the devil, that labours by all means possible to bring men to one of these extremes.
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Either that the day of Judgement shall never come, or it shall come in such a limited time and age.
Either that the day of Judgement shall never come, or it shall come in such a limited time and age.
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And indeed it is ranked among the opinions of some, that held that the day of judgement should be just 6000. yeares after the Creation, 2000. before the Law, 2000. under the Law, and 2000. under the Gospell.
And indeed it is ranked among the opinions of Some, that held that the day of judgement should be just 6000. Years After the Creation, 2000. before the Law, 2000. under the Law, and 2000. under the Gospel.
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But Saint Paul answers these false teachers among the Thessalonians, and all of the like opinion:
But Saint Paul answers these false Teachers among the Thessalonians, and all of the like opinion:
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but if we so understand it, that the Gospell shall be preached to all Nations successively, and at severall times:
but if we so understand it, that the Gospel shall be preached to all nations successively, and At several times:
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therefore to arme them against their assaults, he bids them for a certainetie beleeve it. 2 Thessal. 2. that the day of judgement was not at hand.
Therefore to arm them against their assaults, he bids them for a certainty believe it. 2 Thessal. 2. that the day of judgement was not At hand.
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And hee gives the reason verse 3. For, saith he, that day shall not come,
And he gives the reason verse 3. For, Says he, that day shall not come,
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except there be a departing first, and that man of sinne, the sonne of perdition bee revealed. except there be a departing First, and that man of sin, the son of perdition be revealed.
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But how is it that the Apostle tells the Thessalonians, that the day of Judgement was not at hand, seeing it is plaine in the places before recited, that the end of the world was at hand,
But how is it that the Apostle tells the Thessalonians, that the day of Judgement was not At hand, seeing it is plain in the places before recited, that the end of the world was At hand,
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and that now was the last times? and Heb. 9. 26. Christ appeared in the end of the world.
and that now was the last times? and Hebrew 9. 26. christ appeared in the end of the world.
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It was in the end of the world that Christ appeared to sacrifice himselfe for our sinnes;
It was in the end of the world that christ appeared to sacrifice himself for our Sins;
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how is it then that he tells the Thessalonians here, that the day of the Lord is not at hand?
how is it then that he tells the Thessalonians Here, that the day of the Lord is not At hand?
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Master Calvin saith the answer is easie:
Master calvin Says the answer is easy:
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for, saith he, in respect of God it was at hand, but as for us, we must be continually waiting for it.
for, Says he, in respect of God it was At hand, but as for us, we must be continually waiting for it.
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But Master Beza, and Rollock give another Exposition, which I take to be more naturall to the place:
But Master Beza, and Rollock give Another Exposition, which I take to be more natural to the place:
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for, say they, in all those places where it seemes to be avouched, that the day of the Lord is at hand:
for, say they, in all those places where it seems to be avouched, that the day of the Lord is At hand:
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they understand the word in the Originall, to signifie generally a time drawing neere.
they understand the word in the Original, to signify generally a time drawing near.
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As to say the day of Judgement may be this day as well as to morrow,
As to say the day of Judgement may be this day as well as to morrow,
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and to morrow as well as this day; and many dayes hence as well as now.
and to morrow as well as this day; and many days hence as well as now.
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But in that place where he saith it is not at hand, they understand the word precisely, to be meant of a precise time:
But in that place where he Says it is not At hand, they understand the word precisely, to be meant of a precise time:
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so the Apostle speakes truly, the day of Judgement is not at hand, so as that any man can say, it shall bee this day,
so the Apostle speaks truly, the day of Judgement is not At hand, so as that any man can say, it shall be this day,
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or this moneth, or this houre, or this yeare, or this age. This is no more but the doctrine of Christ;
or this Monn, or this hour, or this year, or this age. This is no more but the Doctrine of christ;
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Of that day, and houre no man knoweth, no not the Angels in heaven; no, not Christ himselfe as man, but the Father only. Of that day, and hour no man Knoweth, no not the Angels in heaven; no, not christ himself as man, but the Father only.
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So you see it is plaine and evident, that the day of Judgement is at hand;
So you see it is plain and evident, that the day of Judgement is At hand;
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but in what precise limits of time or age it shall happen, it is uncertaine.
but in what precise Limits of time or age it shall happen, it is uncertain.
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Our Saviour Christ tells his Apostles, Act. 1. 7. It is not for you to know the times,
Our Saviour christ tells his Apostles, Act. 1. 7. It is not for you to know the times,
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and seasons, that the Father hath put into his own hands. It is not for you to know these times:and seasons, that the Father hath put into his own hands. It is not for you to know these times:
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Then beloved, why should we have an eare to heare, where God hath not a tongue to speake? Let it suffice us to know that it is at hand, which if wee make good use of, it will make us warie and watchfull,
Then Beloved, why should we have an ear to hear, where God hath not a tongue to speak? Let it suffice us to know that it is At hand, which if we make good use of, it will make us wary and watchful,
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and vigilant over all our wayes; that we say not with the evill servant, Our Master deferres his comming;
and vigilant over all our ways; that we say not with the evil servant, Our Master defers his coming;
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let us eate, and drinke, and beat our fellow servants:
let us eat, and drink, and beatrice our fellow Servants:
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but betake our selves to the good servants dutie, to watch. Watch we therefore, wee know not the day and houre,
but betake our selves to the good Servants duty, to watch. Watch we Therefore, we know not the day and hour,
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when the Sonne of man commeth. But when he commeth and findes us doing well, dealing faithfully, and living holily;when the Son of man comes. But when he comes and finds us doing well, dealing faithfully, and living holily;
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1850
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happy, nay thrice happie shall we be:
happy, nay thrice happy shall we be:
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we shall bee sure to partake of the blessing of those upon mount Gerrazim, we need not feare the curse of those upon Mount Eball. Wee need not bee afraid of the Thundering,
we shall be sure to partake of the blessing of those upon mount Gerizim, we need not Fear the curse of those upon Mount Eball. we need not be afraid of the Thundering,
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1850
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and lightning on Sinai, nor the fire, and tempest, nor smoake of the furnace, nor of the sound of the Trumpet:
and lightning on Sinai, nor the fire, and tempest, nor smoke of the furnace, nor of the found of the Trumpet:
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1850
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for all our joy shall be in Sion.
for all our joy shall be in Sion.
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But when he comes, if he find us living wickedly, dealing unfaithfully, cursed, nay, thrice cursed we be, we are sure to partake of mourning for joy, of ashes for beautie, of a rent for a girdle:
But when he comes, if he find us living wickedly, dealing unfaithfully, cursed, nay, thrice cursed we be, we Are sure to partake of mourning for joy, of Ashes for beauty, of a rend for a girdle:
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1851
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whatsoever becomes of our garments, assuredly our hearts shall be rent in sunder.
whatsoever becomes of our garments, assuredly our hearts shall be rend in sunder.
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1851
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Watch wee therefore, wee know not the day and houre, when the Sonne of man will come. Watch we Therefore, we know not the day and hour, when the Son of man will come.
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1851
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In the second place, that the children of God may bee armed, and prepared for his comming, hee hath set downe in his Word, certaine signes which being effected, and come to passe;
In the second place, that the children of God may be armed, and prepared for his coming, he hath Set down in his Word, certain Signs which being effected, and come to pass;
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1852
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they may easily judge, that then the day of redemption draweth nigh. Now these signes are of three sorts.
they may Easily judge, that then the day of redemption draws High. Now these Signs Are of three sorts.
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1852
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Some are in respect of us a long time before he comes to judgement. A second sort are immediatly before his comming. The third, in his comming. some Are in respect of us a long time before he comes to judgement. A second sort Are immediately before his coming. The third, in his coming.
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1853
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The signes that prognosticate his comming long before are these;
The Signs that prognosticate his coming long before Are these;
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1856
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First of all the preaching of the Gospell to the whole world, which is set downe by Christ, Mat. 24. 14. The Gospell of the kingdome shall bee preached to the whole world, First of all the preaching of the Gospel to the Whole world, which is Set down by christ, Mathew 24. 14. The Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached to the Whole world,
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1857
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for a testimonie to all Nations; then shall the end bee. for a testimony to all nations; then shall the end be.
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1857
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Which words of our Saviour Christ we are not so to understand, as that the Gospell should be preached to the whole world at any one time: for that never was;
Which words of our Saviour christ we Are not so to understand, as that the Gospel should be preached to the Whole world At any one time: for that never was;
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1857
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nor I thinke never will be:
nor I think never will be:
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then if wee consider the times since the Apostles, wee shall find that the sound of the Gospell hath gone out to all the Nations of the world,
then if we Consider the times since the Apostles, we shall find that the found of the Gospel hath gone out to all the nations of the world,
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1857
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as it was spoken by the Prophet: so that this first signe is already past, the end cannot be farre.
as it was spoken by the Prophet: so that this First Signen is already past, the end cannot be Far.
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1857
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The second signe is, the revealing of Antichrist, saith the Apostle, 2 Thessal. 2. 3. That day shall not come,
The second Signen is, the revealing of Antichrist, Says the Apostle, 2 Thessal. 2. 3. That day shall not come,
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1858
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except there bee a departing, and that man of sinne, the sonne of perdition, which is Antichrist bee revealed. except there be a departing, and that man of sin, the son of perdition, which is Antichrist be revealed.
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1858
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Concerning this signe, in the yeare of our Lord 602. after Christ;
Concerning this Signen, in the year of our Lord 602. After christ;
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1858
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S. Gregorie seemeth to avouch, that whosoever taketh the name of universall Bishop, and Pastor of the Church, that was Antichrist. Five yeares after, Boniface succeeding him, by Phocas the Emperour, had the title of Universall Bishop of the Church,
S. Gregory seems to avouch, that whosoever Takes the name of universal Bishop, and Pastor of the Church, that was Antichrist. Five Years After, Boniface succeeding him, by Phocas the Emperor, had the title of Universal Bishop of the Church,
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1858
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and ever since, all their successours have taken that name: so that it is evident that at Rome hath beene, and now is, the Antichrist;
and ever since, all their Successors have taken that name: so that it is evident that At Room hath been, and now is, the Antichrist;
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1858
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so that the second signe being fulfilled, the end cannot be farre. The third is the generall departure of the most from the Faith.
so that the second Signen being fulfilled, the end cannot be Far. The third is the general departure of the most from the Faith.
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1858
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There hath beene a generall departure in former times: when Arrius spread his heresies, almost all the whole world became an Arian: There hath been a general departure in former times: when Arius spread his heresies, almost all the Whole world became an Arian:
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1859
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and for the space of 500 yeares together, from the time of Boniface, the world was so infected with Popish heresies, that the faith of Christ could scarsely be discerned;
and for the Molle of 500 Years together, from the time of Boniface, the world was so infected with Popish heresies, that the faith of christ could scarcely be discerned;
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1859
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they were as a handfull of wheate to a great deale of chaffe; so that this signe it is already fulfilled in part;
they were as a handful of wheat to a great deal of chaff; so that this Signen it is already fulfilled in part;
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1859
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but there shall alway be a falling away, and a departing from the faith till Christ come to judgement.
but there shall always be a falling away, and a departing from the faith till christ come to judgement.
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1859
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The fourth signe stands in exceeding great corruption in the manners of men.
The fourth Signen Stands in exceeding great corruption in the manners of men.
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1860
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And the Apostle makes this a signe of Christs last comming to judgement, 2 Tim. 3. This know, that in the last dayes perillous times shall come, men shall be lovers of themselves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unholy, without naturall affection, truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitours, headie, high-minded, lovers of pleasures, more then lovers of God.
And the Apostle makes this a Signen of Christ last coming to judgement, 2 Tim. 3. This know, that in the last days perilous times shall come, men shall be lovers of themselves, covetous, boaster's, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to Parents, unholy, without natural affection, Truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that Are good, Traitors, heady, High-minded, lovers of pleasures, more then lovers of God.
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1860
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The Apostle makes this a signe and marke, that shall bee in the last dayes. Beloved, if ever this were fulfilled, it is fulfilled in these dayes of ours:
The Apostle makes this a Signen and mark, that shall be in the last days. beloved, if ever this were fulfilled, it is fulfilled in these days of ours:
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1860
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for there is a generall corruption in the manners of men.
for there is a general corruption in the manners of men.
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1860
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It is very hard to find those that in all truth and sinceritie, labour to discharge a good conscience towards God and men.
It is very hard to find those that in all truth and sincerity, labour to discharge a good conscience towards God and men.
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1860
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And Christ hath said himselfe, that when hee comes to judgement, hee shall scarse find faith on earth; such a generall corruption there shall bee in the manners of men:
And christ hath said himself, that when he comes to judgement, he shall scarce find faith on earth; such a general corruption there shall be in the manners of men:
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1860
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so that this fourth signe being already past, the end cannot be farre.
so that this fourth Signen being already past, the end cannot be Far.
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1860
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The fift signe is exceeding great persecution, and affliction of the Church, and the Saints of God.
The fift Signen is exceeding great persecution, and affliction of the Church, and the Saints of God.
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1861
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This hath beene fulfilled in former times. You know there were ten fearfull persecutions in the Primitive Church.
This hath been fulfilled in former times. You know there were ten fearful persecutions in the Primitive Church.
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1861
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And so it is fulfilled even in these dayes of ours:
And so it is fulfilled even in these days of ours:
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1861
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for the Whore of Babylon, that spotted beast, shee laboureth to make her selfe drunke with the bloud of Gods Saints.
for the Whore of Babylon, that spotted beast, she Laboureth to make her self drunk with the blood of God's Saints.
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1861
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There are but few yeares, nay, moneths, or weeks, wherein some of the bloud of Gods Saints is not sacrificed to appease the wrath of the Persecutors.
There Are but few Years, nay, months, or weeks, wherein Some of the blood of God's Saints is not sacrificed to appease the wrath of the Persecutors.
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1861
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Then if in these dayes, this signe be fulfilled, the end cannot be farre.
Then if in these days, this Signen be fulfilled, the end cannot be Far.
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1861
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The sixt is a generall securitie, so that men will not be moved, neither with the preaching of the word of God,
The sixt is a general security, so that men will not be moved, neither with the preaching of the word of God,
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1862
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nor yet with judgements from heaven:
nor yet with Judgments from heaven:
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1862
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they have such exceeding dulnesse and deadnesse of heart, that neither of these will move them.
they have such exceeding dulness and deadness of heart, that neither of these will move them.
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1862
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For the former, you know God hath sent many judgements amongst us; we have had fire, and famine, and pestilence, and invasion of forreine enemies;
For the former, you know God hath sent many Judgments among us; we have had fire, and famine, and pestilence, and invasion of foreign enemies;
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1863
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inundation of waters, thunder and lightning from heaven; but all these will not worke upon our hearts.
inundation of waters, thunder and lightning from heaven; but all these will not work upon our hearts.
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1863
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The Lord he hath scourged us oft, but yet we set light by his corrections, we harden our hearts against all his judgements, our hearts will not be softned, and molified;
The Lord he hath scourged us oft, but yet we Set Light by his corrections, we harden our hearts against all his Judgments, our hearts will not be softened, and mollified;
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what effect hath all these wrought, where is our humiliation, our repentance, and reformation.
what Effect hath all these wrought, where is our humiliation, our Repentance, and Reformation.
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1863
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And for the preaching of the word of God, alas that can get no entrance at all:
And for the preaching of the word of God, alas that can get no Entrance At all:
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1864
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mens hearts are so crustie, and so hardened, that the seed of Gods word it lies uncovered, it takes no roote at all in the heart;
men's hearts Are so crusty, and so hardened, that the seed of God's word it lies uncovered, it Takes no root At all in the heart;
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1864
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it workes no reformation at all: so that if ever this signe were fulfilled, it is in these dayes.
it works no Reformation At all: so that if ever this Signen were fulfilled, it is in these days.
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1864
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It shall be saith Christ speaking of the generall securitie that shall bee, when hee comes to judgement) as in the dayes of Noah and of Lot, they were eating and drinking,
It shall be Says christ speaking of the general security that shall be, when he comes to judgement) as in the days of Noah and of Lot, they were eating and drinking,
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1864
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and marrying, and giving in marriage, till the fire came from heaven and burned them, and the water over-flowed the world:and marrying, and giving in marriage, till the fire Come from heaven and burned them, and the water overflowed the world:
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1864
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so that this sixt signe being past, the end cannot be farre.
so that this sixt Signen being passed, the end cannot be Far.
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Whereas Christ being true God, was able to worke any miracle by his owne power.
Whereas christ being true God, was able to work any miracle by his own power.
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The seventh and last signe of Christs comming to Judgement, is the calling of the Jewes, which the Apostle, Rom. 11. 25. calls the fulfilling of the Gentiles.
The seventh and last Signen of Christ coming to Judgement, is the calling of the Jews, which the Apostle, Rom. 11. 25. calls the fulfilling of the Gentiles.
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1865
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When God hath the number of his Elect among the Gentiles, then the Jewes shall bee called againe:
When God hath the number of his Elect among the Gentiles, then the Jews shall be called again:
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1865
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but of the time, and the manner, and number, the word of God doth not reveale it:
but of the time, and the manner, and number, the word of God does not reveal it:
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1865
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so that it is likely this signe is yet to come, all the rest are fulfilled,
so that it is likely this Signen is yet to come, all the rest Are fulfilled,
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and therefore the end cannot be farre. The second sort of signes, are such as are immediatly before Christs comming to Judgement,
and Therefore the end cannot be Far. The second sort of Signs, Are such as Are immediately before Christ coming to Judgement,
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and that is the darknesse of the Sunne, Moone, and Starres. The Sunne shall bee darkned, the Moone shall lose her light;
and that is the darkness of the Sun, Moon, and Stars. The Sun shall be darkened, the Moon shall loose her Light;
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1866
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the Starres shall fall from heaven, the very powers of heaven shall bee shaken, the foundations of the heavens shall tremble. the Stars shall fallen from heaven, the very Powers of heaven shall be shaken, the foundations of the heavens shall tremble.
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Alas, what shall the little shrubbes in the Wildernesse doe, when the tall Cedars of heaven shall bee shaken? What shall poore sinfull man doe,
Alas, what shall the little shrubs in the Wilderness do, when the tall Cedars of heaven shall be shaken? What shall poor sinful man do,
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when the Angels shall be afraid?
when the Angels shall be afraid?
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The last signe shall be in Christs comming to Judgement, Mat. 24. 29. it is called, the signe of the Sonne of man;
The last Signen shall be in Christ coming to Judgement, Mathew 24. 29. it is called, the Signen of the Son of man;
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1867
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Then shall appeare the signe of the Sonne of man; and then all the tribes of the earth shall mourne. Then shall appear the Signen of the Son of man; and then all the tribes of the earth shall mourn.
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What this signe of the Sonne of man is, Divines doe varie.
What this Signen of the Son of man is, Divines do vary.
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Some hold it is the signe of the Crosse, which all eyes shall behold, even they that pierced him, as Iohn saith, Revel. 1. Some others (which I rather assent unto) take it to be the glorious beames of Christs Majestie, immedeiatly before his personall appearance to enlighten the world, being darkned, by reason of the want of the light of the Sunne and Moone.
some hold it is the Signen of the Cross, which all eyes shall behold, even they that pierced him, as John Says, Revel. 1. some Others (which I rather assent unto) take it to be the glorious beams of Christ Majesty, immedeiatly before his personal appearance to enlighten the world, being darkened, by reason of the want of the Light of the Sun and Moon.
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So you see what these signes shall be. The signes that prognosticate Christs comming.
So you see what these Signs shall be. The Signs that prognosticate Christ coming.
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1868
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Those that shall be fulfilled long before, they are all effected, but one, as you heard.
Those that shall be fulfilled long before, they Are all effected, but one, as you herd.
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1868
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Therefore it stands us all upon, as wise Virgins, to prepare oyle in our lampes, that when our Bridegroome Christ shall come, we may be ready to enter into eternall joy.
Therefore it Stands us all upon, as wise Virgins, to prepare oil in our lamps, that when our Bridegroom christ shall come, we may be ready to enter into Eternal joy.
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So we come from the signes that prognosticate the judgement, to the Judgement it selfe. Concerning the Judgement it selfe;
So we come from the Signs that prognosticate the judgement, to the Judgement it self. Concerning the Judgement it self;
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1868
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You must know that after death there are two judgements; There is a particular, and there is a generall Judgement.
You must know that After death there Are two Judgments; There is a particular, and there is a general Judgement.
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1869
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The particular Judgement is immediatly, as soone as ever the breath is gone out of the body.
The particular Judgement is immediately, as soon as ever the breath is gone out of the body.
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1870
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And indeed the prosperitie of the wicked, hath brought the Saints of God to a stand.
And indeed the Prosperity of the wicked, hath brought the Saints of God to a stand.
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1874
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As soone as ever the soule is gone out of the body, it is conducted by the Angels before the Tribunall seat of God,
As soon as ever the soul is gone out of the body, it is conducted by the Angels before the Tribunal seat of God,
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1870
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and there receives the particular sentence, either of joy or torment, according as it lived in the body in this life.
and there receives the particular sentence, either of joy or torment, according as it lived in the body in this life.
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We need not speake of this;
We need not speak of this;
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we have example for the proofe of it in Scripture, of Dives and Lazarus, the one whereof being dead, was presently carried to joy, the other presently to torment.
we have Exampl for the proof of it in Scripture, of Dives and Lazarus, the one whereof being dead, was presently carried to joy, the other presently to torment.
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The other is a generall judgement;
The other is a general judgement;
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1871
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so called, because it shall be of all men in generall that ever lived, and breathed upon the face of the earth, men, women, and children;
so called, Because it shall be of all men in general that ever lived, and breathed upon the face of the earth, men, women, and children;
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all shall be presented before the Tribunall seat of Christ; all must hold up their hands at the Barre of his judgement;
all shall be presented before the Tribunal seat of christ; all must hold up their hands At the Bar of his judgement;
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1871
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all must give an account of all their words, thoughts, and actions: all must receive the sentence either of Come yee blessed, or goe yee cursed.
all must give an account of all their words, thoughts, and actions: all must receive the sentence either of Come ye blessed, or go ye cursed.
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After which sentence once pronounced, there shall never question bee made, of the end of the joy of the one,
After which sentence once pronounced, there shall never question be made, of the end of the joy of the one,
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1871
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or of the ease of the torments of the other. But here ariseth a question; you know the world consists but of two sorts of persons, beleevers, and unbeleevers.
or of the ease of the torments of the other. But Here arises a question; you know the world consists but of two sorts of Persons, believers, and unbelievers.
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1871
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For the beleever it is evident and plaine, Ioh. 5. 24. Hee is passed alreadie from death to life; he hath everlasting life already;
For the believer it is evident and plain, John 5. 24. He is passed already from death to life; he hath everlasting life already;
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1872
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he shall not come into judgement.
he shall not come into judgement.
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1872
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And for the unbeleever it is as plaine, Ioh. 3. 18. that he is already condemned, even already:
And for the unbeliever it is as plain, John 3. 18. that he is already condemned, even already:
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1872
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both are judged already, both the beleever and unbeleever; the beleever is saved already, the unbeleever is damned already, what need therefore a generall; a second Judgement?
both Are judged already, both the believer and unbeliever; the believer is saved already, the unbeliever is damned already, what need Therefore a general; a second Judgement?
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1872
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To this I answer, that there is a very great need of it, both in respect of the justice,
To this I answer, that there is a very great need of it, both in respect of the Justice,
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1873
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and of the mercie of God, whose propertie it is alway to reward the godly,
and of the mercy of God, whose property it is always to reward the godly,
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1873
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and to punish the wicked, which seeing he doth not to the full in this life, it must needes bee that a day will come that he will fully doe it.
and to Punish the wicked, which seeing he does not to the full in this life, it must needs be that a day will come that he will Fully do it.
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1873
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You know the course of the Lord, as David speakes; good men have bands in their death, and wicked men are Iustie and strong;
You know the course of the Lord, as David speaks; good men have bans in their death, and wicked men Are Lusty and strong;
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1874
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good men are in evill condition; and wicked men in prosperitie. Diogenes the Cinnick, seeing Harpalus a theefe long in prosperitie;
good men Are in evil condition; and wicked men in Prosperity. Diogenes the Puritanic, seeing Harpalus a thief long in Prosperity;
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1874
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he was bold to say, that wicked Harpalus his living long in prosperitie, it was an argument to Diogenes, that God had cast off his care of the world, that he respected not mens affaires.
he was bold to say, that wicked Harpalus his living long in Prosperity, it was an argument to Diogenes, that God had cast off his care of the world, that he respected not men's affairs.
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1874
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It made Iob to say, Iob 24. 12. Men groane out of the Citie by reason of oppression,
It made Job to say, Job 24. 12. Men groan out of the city by reason of oppression,
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1874
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and the soules of the slaine crie out; and yet God chargeth them not with folly. and the Souls of the slain cry out; and yet God charges them not with folly.
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This made Ieremiah, to expostulate his cause with the Lord, Ierem. 12. Let mee talke with thee of thy judgements, Why doth the wicked prosper,
This made Jeremiah, to expostulate his cause with the Lord, Jeremiah 12. Let me talk with thee of thy Judgments, Why does the wicked prosper,
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1874
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and they that transgresse thy commandements? This makes the godly take up that passionate complaint, Psal. 73. 11. How doth God know it? is there any knowledge in the most high? Certainly, we have cleansed our hearts in vaine; and they that transgress thy Commandments? This makes the godly take up that passionate complaint, Psalm 73. 11. How does God know it? is there any knowledge in the most high? Certainly, we have cleansed our hearts in vain;
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in vaine wee have washed our hands in innocencie: in vaine we labour to live godly lives;
in vain we have washed our hands in innocence: in vain we labour to live godly lives;
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Why? Every day wee are chastened: for the Lord corrects us every morning. And these have the wealth of the world, they have the world at will.
Why? Every day we Are chastened: for the Lord corrects us every morning. And these have the wealth of the world, they have the world At will.
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1874
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Wee in Christianitie know this to be true.
we in Christianity know this to be true.
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1874
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Dives hath the world at will, while poore Lazarus is shut out of dores, hungrie and thirstie, cold and naked, full of necessitie every way.Dives hath the world At will, while poor Lazarus is shut out of doors, hungry and thirsty, cold and naked, full of necessity every Way.
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1874
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This being so, the day must needes come, that the one shall have fulnesse of glory, and the other of miserie.
This being so, the day must needs come, that the one shall have fullness of glory, and the other of misery.
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1874
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But to answer those places before cited.
But to answer those places before cited.
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1875
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To the former Ioh. 5. where it is said, The beleever is passed already from death to life; hee hath everlasting life alreadie.
To the former John 5. where it is said, The believer is passed already from death to life; he hath everlasting life already.
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1875
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It is true, hee is passed already from death to life, by faith he hath it already, and by hope;
It is true, he is passed already from death to life, by faith he hath it already, and by hope;
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1875
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he shall not come into judgement;
he shall not come into judgement;
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that is, of condemnation, (so we must understand it,) but there is a judgement of absolution that is to bee executed;
that is, of condemnation, (so we must understand it,) but there is a judgement of absolution that is to be executed;
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1875
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and so when the Lord Jesus Christ shall descend from heaven with the sound of a Trumpet, and the voyce of the Archangell,
and so when the Lord jesus christ shall descend from heaven with the found of a Trumpet, and the voice of the Archangel,
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1875
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then the dead in Christ shall rise first, and bee caught up in the cloudes to meet Christ, and then they shall be set at his right hand, and heare that heavenly sentence;then the dead in christ shall rise First, and be caught up in the Clouds to meet christ, and then they shall be Set At his right hand, and hear that heavenly sentence;
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1875
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Come yee blessed of my Father, inherite the kingdome prepared for you, before the beginning of the world. Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you, before the beginning of the world.
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1875
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You see the answer to that, that beleevers shall not come into judgement; that is, not the judgement of condemnation, but of absolution at the last day.
You see the answer to that, that believers shall not come into judgement; that is, not the judgement of condemnation, but of absolution At the last day.
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1875
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Now for the other place, where it is said, Ioh. 3. 18. the unbeleever is condemned alreadie.
Now for the other place, where it is said, John 3. 18. the unbeliever is condemned already.
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1876
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It is true, he is condemned already, and that three wayes. First of all, hee is condemned already in the counsell of God.
It is true, he is condemned already, and that three ways. First of all, he is condemned already in the counsel of God.
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1877
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Secondly, he is condemned already in the word of God. Thirdly, he is condemned already in his owne conscience.
Secondly, he is condemned already in the word of God. Thirdly, he is condemned already in his own conscience.
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1879
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First, in the counsell of God, God hath made an eternall decree of Predestination, whereby he hath elected some to salvation,
First, in the counsel of God, God hath made an Eternal Decree of Predestination, whereby he hath elected Some to salvation,
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1881
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and predestinated them thereto, and others to damnation. In this Gods eternall decree, the unbeleever is alreadie condemned:
and predestinated them thereto, and Others to damnation. In this God's Eternal Decree, the unbeliever is already condemned:
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1881
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nay, before ever he came into the world, as you have it in the example of Iacob and Esau, Rom. 9. before ever they had done good or evill, God hated the one, and loved the other.
nay, before ever he Come into the world, as you have it in the Exampl of Iacob and Esau, Rom. 9. before ever they had done good or evil, God hated the one, and loved the other.
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1881
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Secondly, in the word of God hee is condemned, Iohn 3. 18. Why? because he hates the light, and loves darknesse.
Secondly, in the word of God he is condemned, John 3. 18. Why? Because he hates the Light, and loves darkness.
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1882
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Thirdly, in his owne conscience he is condemned: for the continuall horrour thereof gives him no rest, day nor night;
Thirdly, in his own conscience he is condemned: for the continual horror thereof gives him no rest, day nor night;
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1883
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there is a worme continually gnawing there, and a sting tormenting him:
there is a worm continually gnawing there, and a sting tormenting him:
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1883
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but the full execution thereof is to be in the day of wrath, when he shall be set at the left hand of Christ,
but the full execution thereof is to be in the day of wrath, when he shall be Set At the left hand of christ,
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1883
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and heare the sentence, Goe yee cursed into eternall fire, prepared for the divell and his angells.
and hear the sentence, Go ye cursed into Eternal fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels.
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1883
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O, what a terrible day will this be to all the wicked workers of iniquitie: for Christ Jesus the Judge shall come then, to give them their reward.
Oh, what a terrible day will this be to all the wicked workers of iniquity: for christ jesus the Judge shall come then, to give them their reward.
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1883
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This shall be a blacke, a sad, a wofull, dismall day to them:
This shall be a black, a sad, a woeful, dismal day to them:
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1883
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they shall not be able to looke on the Judge, he shall bee so terrible to them.
they shall not be able to look on the Judge, he shall be so terrible to them.
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1883
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You see the terriblenesse of the Judge set downe by Saint Iohn, Revel. 20. 10, 11. where it is said, hee saw a great white throne, and one sitting thereon, from whose face fled heaven and earth,
You see the terribleness of the Judge Set down by Saint John, Revel. 20. 10, 11. where it is said, he saw a great white throne, and one sitting thereon, from whose face fled heaven and earth,
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1883
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and their place was no more found. and their place was no more found.
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1883
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Heaven and earth are great and mightie creatures, insensible creatures, that have not sinned, they flie,
Heaven and earth Are great and mighty creatures, insensible creatures, that have not sinned, they fly,
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1883
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and tremble, and hide themselves at the comming of the great Judge:
and tremble, and hide themselves At the coming of the great Judge:
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1883
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and shall man, silly sinfull man, thinke to stand before the Judge without trembling? Indeed if a man could present himselfe spotlesse without blame, he needed not to feare,
and shall man, silly sinful man, think to stand before the Judge without trembling? Indeed if a man could present himself spotless without blame, he needed not to Fear,
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1883
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but a las it is farre otherwise, there is none that doth good, and sinneth not, saith Solomon. The most righteous before men are stained,
but a las it is Far otherwise, there is none that does good, and Sinneth not, Says Solomon. The most righteous before men Are stained,
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1883
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and poluted in the sight of God;
and polluted in the sighed of God;
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1883
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Great may the griefe of a mans heart be, even in this life, as great as mortalitie is able to beare.
Great may the grief of a men heart be, even in this life, as great as mortality is able to bear.
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1887
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Can we read of the mourning of Ioseph, of Hannah, of Iob, of Ieremie, of Ierusalem and not bee moved? our hearts are hard.
Can we read of the mourning of Ioseph, of Hannah, of Job, of Ieremie, of Ierusalem and not be moved? our hearts Are hard.
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1887
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and may crie with the Leper, Uncleane, uncleane, what is man that hee should be pure? or the sonne of man, that hee should bee just with God? The Angels of heaven are impure in his sight, how much more filthy man, that drinketh iniquitie as water, Job 15. So in Psal. 14. 2. When God lookes downe from heaven upon the sonnes of men, to see if there were any that would understand and seeke after God;
and may cry with the Leper, Unclean, unclean, what is man that he should be pure? or the son of man, that he should be just with God? The Angels of heaven Are impure in his sighed, how much more filthy man, that Drinketh iniquity as water, Job 15. So in Psalm 14. 2. When God looks down from heaven upon the Sons of men, to see if there were any that would understand and seek After God;
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1883
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Will he find any that frames themselves according to the rule of perfection that hee requires? surely no;
Will he find any that frames themselves according to the Rule of perfection that he requires? surely no;
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1883
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but this he findes, they are all corrupt, and abominable in their doings, there is none that doth good; no, not one:
but this he finds, they Are all corrupt, and abominable in their doings, there is none that does good; no, not one:
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1883
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so sinfull is man in his whole race:
so sinful is man in his Whole raze:
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1883
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sinfull in his conception, he is conceived in sinne, before ever hee sees light in this world,
sinful in his conception, he is conceived in sin, before ever he sees Light in this world,
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1883
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when hee is covered with the rich hangings of natures wardrobe in his mothers womb, then man tumbles in sinne, as the word in the originall signifieth.
when he is covered with the rich hangings of nature's wardrobe in his mother's womb, then man tumbles in sin, as the word in the original signifies.
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1883
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Hee is sinfull in his birth, in his life, in his thoughts, his words and actions;
He is sinful in his birth, in his life, in his thoughts, his words and actions;
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1883
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and shall he that is thus spotted, and stained, and polluted, stand before the pure Judge of heaven and earth without trembling? surely no;
and shall he that is thus spotted, and stained, and polluted, stand before the pure Judge of heaven and earth without trembling? surely no;
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1883
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The mightie, the Kings of the earth, the Captaines, high, and low, of what condition soever; The mighty, the Kings of the earth, the Captains, high, and low, of what condition soever;
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1883
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as many as have not made their garments white in the bloud of the slaughtered Lambe Christ, they shall tremble, and flie to hide themselves;
as many as have not made their garments white in the blood of the slaughtered Lamb christ, they shall tremble, and fly to hide themselves;
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1883
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and crie to the mountaines to cover them, before the face of this glorious Judge.
and cry to the Mountains to cover them, before the face of this glorious Judge.
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1883
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Wee come now to the last thing, and that is the end of Christs comming to Judgement.
we come now to the last thing, and that is the end of Christ coming to Judgement.
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1884
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The end of Christs comming you know is to give a reward. And this reward shall be both to the wicked, and to the godly:
The end of Christ coming you know is to give a reward. And this reward shall be both to the wicked, and to the godly:
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1884
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for hee shall give the reward according to every mans worke. First, I will speake of the reward of the wicked.
for he shall give the reward according to every men work. First, I will speak of the reward of the wicked.
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1884
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And after conclude with the reward of the godly. The reward of the wicked shall be endlesse woe, and perpetuall miserie in hell.
And After conclude with the reward of the godly. The reward of the wicked shall be endless woe, and perpetual misery in hell.
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1886
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There was never any man that descended into that fierie lake, and returned thence to tell us, what torments are provided for the wicked in Hell:
There was never any man that descended into that fiery lake, and returned thence to tell us, what torments Are provided for the wicked in Hell:
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1887
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but yet as by one drop of the Sea water, you may conceive of the saltnesse of the rest;
but yet as by one drop of the Sea water, you may conceive of the saltness of the rest;
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1887
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and as a man may ghesse at the stature of a Giant, by the length of his foot;
and as a man may guess At the stature of a Giant, by the length of his foot;
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1887
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even so wee may have some conceit of those endlesse and easelesse, and remedilesse torments prepared for the wicked in hell, by a taste of the miseries we have in this life.
even so we may have Some conceit of those endless and easeless, and remediless torments prepared for the wicked in hell, by a taste of the misery's we have in this life.
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1887
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Can we reade of the hideous torments invented by Tyrants, Caldrons of boyling oyle, roasting upon spits, tumbling downe Mountaines in barrels of nayles, rending of joynts with horses;
Can we read of the hideous torments invented by Tyrants, Caldrons of boiling oil, roasting upon spits, tumbling down Mountains in barrels of nails, rending of Joints with Horses;
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1887
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can we reade of these mercilesse torments, and not be moved? our hearts are harder then a milstone.
can we read of these merciless torments, and not be moved? our hearts Are harder then a millstone.
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1887
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Alas, beloved, these are nothing but shadowes, but counterfeit to those torments that are prepared for the wicked in hell.
Alas, Beloved, these Are nothing but shadows, but counterfeit to those torments that Are prepared for the wicked in hell.
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1887
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For though the bowels of hell labour to emptie the bowels of judgement, yet shee hath an immeasurable portion for her children now living;
For though the bowels of hell labour to empty the bowels of judgement, yet she hath an immeasurable portion for her children now living;
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1887
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nay, for those that are unborne, a patrimonie of blacknesse, of brimstone, of the wrath of God, of wailing, and gnashing of teeth.
nay, for those that Are unborn, a patrimony of blackness, of brimstone, of the wrath of God, of wailing, and gnashing of teeth.
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1887
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Certainly, death shall take them away, but they shall never die; they shall consume for ever, and yet shall not be consumed;
Certainly, death shall take them away, but they shall never die; they shall consume for ever, and yet shall not be consumed;
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1887
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they shall be in fire unquenchable, and yet see no light.
they shall be in fire unquenchable, and yet see no Light.
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1887
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You may reade of the wine of giddinesse, Psal. 60. 3. of a strange kind of Worme, Isay ult. of fire and brimstone, Ezek. 38. 22. of the Wine-presse of Gods wrath, Revel.
You may read of the wine of giddiness, Psalm 60. 3. of a strange kind of Worm, Saiah ult. of fire and brimstone, Ezekiel 38. 22. of the Winepress of God's wrath, Revel.
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1887
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14. 10. All these, and if worse then these can be, are prepared as so many torments for the wicked workers of iniquitie.
14. 10. All these, and if Worse then these can be, Are prepared as so many torments for the wicked workers of iniquity.
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1887
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Their cuppe is the deadliest that ever was drunke, even of Gods wrath wherewith they shall bee filled for ever;
Their cup is the deadliest that ever was drunk, even of God's wrath wherewith they shall be filled for ever;
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1887
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their worme is that that continually gnawes upon the conscience: they shall bee tormented in fire and brimstone, before the Lambe and his Angels:
their worm is that that continually gnaws upon the conscience: they shall be tormented in fire and brimstone, before the Lamb and his Angels:
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1887
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Not such as that of Sodome and Gomorrah; for then there were hope that they might be converted at the last into heapes of Ashes, or pooles of Pitch;
Not such as that of Sodom and Gomorrah; for then there were hope that they might be converted At the last into heaps of Ashes, or pools of Pitch;
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1887
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but such fire and brimstone, that as a bottomlesse Mine gives them rest neither night nor day, the smoake of it ascending for ever;
but such fire and brimstone, that as a bottomless Mine gives them rest neither night nor day, the smoke of it ascending for ever;
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1887
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and is appointed for a time, and times, till time shall be no more.
and is appointed for a time, and times, till time shall be no more.
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1887
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Their torment in such a measure, as neither eye hath seene, nor eare heard, nor heart of man hath conceived.
Their torment in such a measure, as neither eye hath seen, nor ear herd, nor heart of man hath conceived.
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1887
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But, beloved, all this is but generall; if the time would suffer, we could shew the torments of the damned in particular, as
But, Beloved, all this is but general; if the time would suffer, we could show the torments of the damned in particular, as
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1887
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First, the eternitie of those torments, in that they shall never end;
First, the eternity of those torments, in that they shall never end;
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1888
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and I verily perswade my selfe, that this is a great increase of their torments, the very conceit and thought that they shall never end, it is a great increase and aggravation of the torment.
and I verily persuade my self, that this is a great increase of their torments, the very conceit and Thought that they shall never end, it is a great increase and aggravation of the torment.
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1888
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You know there is no griefe and sorrow, or miserie in this life, but time will either deminish it, or take it quite away;
You know there is no grief and sorrow, or misery in this life, but time will either diminish it, or take it quite away;
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1888
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either the tormented, or the tormentor will die: but in hell there you have them tormented day and night, for ever and ever,
either the tormented, or the tormentor will die: but in hell there you have them tormented day and night, for ever and ever,
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1888
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neither the tormented, or the tormentor die, but they live to endlesse woe.
neither the tormented, or the tormentor die, but they live to endless woe.
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1888
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O! saith a godly Father in his meditations, if a wicked sinner in hell did know that he were to continue there no more thousands of yeares,
OH! Says a godly Father in his meditations, if a wicked sinner in hell did know that he were to continue there no more thousands of Years,
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1888
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then there are sands upon the Sea-shore, or no more millions of Ages, then there are piles of grasse upon the ground,
then there Are sands upon the Seashore, or no more millions of Ages, then there Are piles of grass upon the ground,
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1888
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yet this would be some comfort, that at last they should have an end;
yet this would be Some Comfort, that At last they should have an end;
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but this word never, it breakes the heart, that after they have continued there so many thousand yeares,
but this word never, it breaks the heart, that After they have continued there so many thousand Years,
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1888
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and millions of ages, they are as farre from the end of their torment as at the first.
and millions of ages, they Are as Far from the end of their torment as At the First.
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1888
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Secondly, we might note here againe the extremitie, and strictnesse of those torments, the straitnesse of them, there is no mercy shewed;
Secondly, we might note Here again the extremity, and strictness of those torments, the straitness of them, there is no mercy showed;
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1889
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Take him, and bind him hand and foot, and cast him into utter darknesse. Take him, and bind him hand and foot, and cast him into utter darkness.
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1889
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And againe, the gate is shut, after the sinner is once cast into hell, there is no getting out againe, the gate is shut.
And again, the gate is shut, After the sinner is once cast into hell, there is no getting out again, the gate is shut.
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1889
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The straitnesse of these torments may bee exceedingly layd downe to us, in the Parable of the rich glutton;
The straitness of these torments may be exceedingly laid down to us, in the Parable of the rich glutton;
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1890
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who in hell, roaring in everlasting flames, lift up his eyes, and saw Abraham a-farre off, and Lazarus in his bosome;
who in hell, roaring in everlasting flames, lift up his eyes, and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom;
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1890
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hee desired Abraham to send Lazarus, but to dippe the toppe of his finger in water, to coole his tongue: a small request:
he desired Abraham to send Lazarus, but to dip the top of his finger in water, to cool his tongue: a small request:
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1890
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hee askes not to bee delivered from his torments; or for a flaggon of water, but for a droppe;
he asks not to be Delivered from his torments; or for a flagon of water, but for a drop;
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1890
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yet to see the strictnesse of those torments, it was denied him. Dives had before, the world at will, what his heart could desire:
yet to see the strictness of those torments, it was denied him. Dives had before, the world At will, what his heart could desire:
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1890
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but Lazarus comes to his gate full of soares and hungrie, yet hee refused to refresh him with crummes from his table;
but Lazarus comes to his gate full of soars and hungry, yet he refused to refresh him with crumbs from his table;
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1890
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see the just judgement of God against the mercilesse wretch. Dives refused to give a crumme;
see the just judgement of God against the merciless wretch. Dives refused to give a crumb;
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1890
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when he asked he is denied one drop.
when he asked he is denied one drop.
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1890
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So that as Saint Iames speakes, Iam. 2. there shall be judgement mercilesse to them that yeeld no mercie.
So that as Saint James speaks, Iam. 2. there shall be judgement merciless to them that yield no mercy.
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1890
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Beloved, all you that have the wealth of the world remember this example, when the poore distressed members of Christ come to your gates, shutte not up the bowels of compassion, open your hands,
beloved, all you that have the wealth of the world Remember this Exampl, when the poor distressed members of christ come to your gates, shut not up the bowels of compassion, open your hands,
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1891
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and your hearts to relieve them:
and your hearts to relieve them:
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1891
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Secondly, how it teacheth those men to whom it brings salvation.
Secondly, how it Teaches those men to whom it brings salvation.
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1899
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for as I said before, there shall bee judgement mercilesse to those that shew no mercie.
for as I said before, there shall be judgement merciless to those that show no mercy.
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1891
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But I come to the last thing that I will but only name; that is, the reward of the godly, that everlasting, eternall felicitie in heaven.
But I come to the last thing that I will but only name; that is, the reward of the godly, that everlasting, Eternal felicity in heaven.
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(28) sermon (DIV1)
1891
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The time will not suffer mee to speake largely, and particularly of the reward of the godly, which is a great incouragement,
The time will not suffer me to speak largely, and particularly of the reward of the godly, which is a great encouragement,
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1891
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and comfortable to the servants of God. I will only speake in generall.
and comfortable to the Servants of God. I will only speak in general.
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1891
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The Prophets when they speake of the Kingdome of Christ, they set it out by good things;
The prophets when they speak of the Kingdom of christ, they Set it out by good things;
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1891
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there is no need of their good things; Nation shall not rise against Nation, they shall breake their speares into mattocks.
there is no need of their good things; nation shall not rise against nation, they shall break their spears into mattocks.
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1891
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The wolfe shall dwell with the lambe, and the Leopard with the Kidde; They shall eate of the tree of life, and the hidden Manna there. The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the Leopard with the Kid; They shall eat of the tree of life, and the hidden Manna there.
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1891
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They shall bee made pillers in the Temple of God. They shall be made pillars in the Temple of God.
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1891
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There they shall be cloathed with long whiterobes. Which places take us by the hand, and bring us to some conceit of those joyes.
There they shall be clothed with long whiterobes. Which places take us by the hand, and bring us to Some conceit of those Joys.
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1891
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How then doth it stand every one upon now, while wee have time, to labour to have interest in those joyes? Thrice happy is that man or woman, that comes to enjoy those joyes.
How then does it stand every one upon now, while we have time, to labour to have Interest in those Joys? Thrice happy is that man or woman, that comes to enjoy those Joys.
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1892
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It is spoken of Christ, that hee, the joyes of heaven being set before him, hee susteined the crosse. Saint Paul accounted all but dung that hee might winne Christ, and come to those joyes.
It is spoken of christ, that he, the Joys of heaven being Set before him, he sustained the cross. Saint Paul accounted all but dung that he might win christ, and come to those Joys.
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1892
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And Ignatius saith, that breaking of bones, fire, and gallowes, quartering of limbes, come what will,
And Ignatius Says, that breaking of bones, fire, and gallows, quartering of limbs, come what will,
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1892
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so I may come to those joyes. I would wee had all the like zeale after those joyes.
so I may come to those Joys. I would we had all the like zeal After those Joys.
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1892
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Our coldnesse in seeking those joyes come from a base esteeme of them for if wee did esteeme them, wee would labour exceedingly after them.
Our coldness in seeking those Joys come from a base esteem of them for if we did esteem them, we would labour exceedingly After them.
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1892
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Many things for use might be inferred hence.
Many things for use might be inferred hence.
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1893
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As first here is comfort, and incouragement to all the Saints of God, the servants of Christ, that take paines to live a godly life.
As First Here is Comfort, and encouragement to all the Saints of God, the Servants of christ, that take pains to live a godly life.
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1893
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However here they indure afflictions, and mockings, and reproaches, and scoffes of the world, yet Christ hath a great reward for them.
However Here they endure afflictions, and mockings, and Reproaches, and scoffs of the world, yet christ hath a great reward for them.
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1893
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Let them rejoyce, great shall their reward be.
Let them rejoice, great shall their reward be.
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1893
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Give me a man then that hath buckled with the sinnes of the times, that hath studied the advancement of Religion;
Give me a man then that hath buckled with the Sins of the times, that hath studied the advancement of Religion;
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1893
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give mee such a one as hath incouraged those that are feeble, that hath provided for the Lords Prophets, that hath reformed the abuses of the Lords day as Nehemiah; what will inflame his zeale more then this, that Christ his Saviour sees it,
give me such a one as hath encouraged those that Are feeble, that hath provided for the lords prophets, that hath reformed the Abuses of the lords day as Nehemiah; what will inflame his zeal more then this, that christ his Saviour sees it,
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1893
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and regards it, and will reward him? And lest hee should faint before the reward come, he saith, he will come shortly.
and regards it, and will reward him? And lest he should faint before the reward come, he Says, he will come shortly.
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1893
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This comforted Elias in the Wildernesse, and Ieremiah in the Dungeon, and Iob on the Dunghill;
This comforted Elias in the Wilderness, and Jeremiah in the Dungeon, and Job on the Dunghill;
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1893
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so that they were more then conquerours through Christ.
so that they were more then conquerors through christ.
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1893
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Secondly, is it so that Christ will come to Judgement, and hath his reward with him;
Secondly, is it so that christ will come to Judgement, and hath his reward with him;
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(28) sermon (DIV1)
1894
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here is terrour to all the wicked workers of iniquitie.
Here is terror to all the wicked workers of iniquity.
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1894
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Behold, saith Malachie, Mal. 4. 1. The day of the Lord commeth, it shall burne as an oven, Behold, Says Malachi, Malachi 4. 1. The day of the Lord comes, it shall burn as an oven,
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1894
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and all the wicked and ungodly of the earth, shall bee as stubble and straw, and fuell for the furnace of Gods wrath. and all the wicked and ungodly of the earth, shall be as stubble and straw, and fuel for the furnace of God's wrath.
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1894
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What a wofull and heavie day will this be to all the wicked and ungodly? Me thinkes they might conceive the terrour,
What a woeful and heavy day will this be to all the wicked and ungodly? Me thinks they might conceive the terror,
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1894
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and they shall crie out at the last day, when hee shall come to reward them:
and they shall cry out At the last day, when he shall come to reward them:
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1894
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is not this he whose lawes wee have contemned? whose sides wee have pierced? whom wee have nayled to the Crosse:
is not this he whose laws we have contemned? whose sides we have pierced? whom we have nailed to the Cross:
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1894
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whose Ministers wee haue reviled? whose servants wee have reproached? And this shall strike great terrour to the hearts of all wicked men,
whose Ministers we have reviled? whose Servants we have reproached? And this shall strike great terror to the hearts of all wicked men,
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1894
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when Christ shall pronounce against them, Goe yee cursed. Whither? to the divell and his place of torments:
when christ shall pronounce against them, Go ye cursed. Whither? to the Devil and his place of torments:
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1894
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Then they shall crie to the mountaines to fall on them: Then they shall cry to the Mountains to fallen on them:
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1894
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Oh that some wilde beast would follow them, and teare them in peeces, but it will be too late:
O that Some wild beast would follow them, and tear them in Pieces, but it will be too late:
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1894
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their part and portion is in that Lake that burnes with fire and brimstone. Lastly, this should stirre every one up to fit himselfe, to prepare for this judgement.
their part and portion is in that Lake that burns with fire and brimstone. Lastly, this should stir every one up to fit himself, to prepare for this judgement.
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1894
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And let us continually therefore lift up our hearts to heaven; and as the Apostle speakes, waite for the appearing of Christ to Judgement.
And let us continually Therefore lift up our hearts to heaven; and as the Apostle speaks, wait for the appearing of christ to Judgement.
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1895
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Then all teares shall bee wiped from our eyes: there shall bee no more sorrow, and mourning:
Then all tears shall be wiped from our eyes: there shall be no more sorrow, and mourning:
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1895
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there we shall sit with the Saints, and sing with the Angels, Halelujah, halelujah, all praise,
there we shall fit with the Saints, and sing with the Angels, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, all praise,
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1895
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and honour, and glorie, and might, and dominion, and majestie, bee to him that is upon the throne; and honour, and glory, and might, and dominion, and majesty, be to him that is upon the throne;
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1895
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the Lambe Christ Jesus for evermore. FINIS.
the Lamb christ jesus for evermore. FINIS.
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1895
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THE SAINTS LONGING FOR THE GREAT EPIPHANIE. SERMON XXIIII. TITUS 2. 13. Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Iesus Christ.
THE SAINTS LONGING FOR THE GREAT EPIPHANY. SERMON XXIIII. TITUS 2. 13. Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Iesus christ.
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1895
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THe former Verses you may remember, I chose to speake of upon another occasion. I shewed you how the grace of God, that brought salvation to all men; appeared.
THe former Verses you may Remember, I chosen to speak of upon Another occasion. I showed you how the grace of God, that brought salvation to all men; appeared.
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1897
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Every man would be glad to bee saved by grace, but they love not that grace should teach them:
Every man would be glad to be saved by grace, but they love not that grace should teach them:
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1899
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now grace saveth none, but whom it teacheth; it first teacheth them, and then saveth them.
now grace Saveth none, but whom it Teaches; it First Teaches them, and then Saveth them.
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1899
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Now it teacheth us as the Apostle saith, three lessons. First, quid vitandum, what wee are to shunne: ungodlinesse, and worldly lusts.
Now it Teaches us as the Apostle Says, three Lessons. First, quid vitandum, what we Are to shun: ungodliness, and worldly Lustiest.
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1899
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Then secondly it teacheth us, quid faciendum, what wee are to doe, to live soberly, and justly,
Then secondly it Teaches us, quid faciendum, what we Are to do, to live soberly, and justly,
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1901
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and piously in this present world. Soberly, toward ourselves; righteously toward our neighbour; and piously towards God, this is the second lesson.and piously in this present world. Soberly, towards ourselves; righteously towards our neighbour; and piously towards God, this is the second Lesson.
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1901
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Then it teacheth us a third lesson, quid expectandum, what wee must looke for; looking, saith the Text, for the blessed hope, the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Iesus Christ.
Then it Teaches us a third Lesson, quid expectandum, what we must look for; looking, Says the Text, for the blessed hope, the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Iesus christ.
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1902
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The two first points I handled then.
The two First points I handled then.
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1902
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And I told you I would reserve the third point, till it pleased God to give me a fit occasion.
And I told you I would reserve the third point, till it pleased God to give me a fit occasion.
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1902
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It hath pleased God to give me a fit one, but a very sad occasion; It is the Lord, let him doe what seemeth good in his eyes.
It hath pleased God to give me a fit one, but a very sad occasion; It is the Lord, let him do what seems good in his eyes.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1903
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I will goe over the words in particular, and observe something out of them. And then out of all together, I will raise this Doctrine, that
I will go over the words in particular, and observe something out of them. And then out of all together, I will raise this Doctrine, that
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1904
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A child of God must live so soberly, so justly, so godly in this present world,
A child of God must live so soberly, so justly, so godly in this present world,
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1905
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as becommeth a man that lookes for a more blessed hope, at the great day, at the appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Iesus Christ. I begin with the first.
as becomes a man that looks for a more blessed hope, At the great day, At the appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Iesus christ. I begin with the First.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1905
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The first word is Looking, and it hath in it these foure things; First, earnestnesse: a Saint of God must looke, and looke earnestly.
The First word is Looking, and it hath in it these foure things; First, earnestness: a Saint of God must look, and look earnestly.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1906
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The Apostle when hee sets downe the looking of the creatures (for the creatures looke too together with us, to bee freed from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious libertie of the sonnes of God;
The Apostle when he sets down the looking of the creatures (for the creatures look too together with us, to be freed from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1907
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when he speakes of the looking of the creature) hee useth a strange word which signifieth a putting out of the head, looking to see what it can espie a great way off, to see if there be any signe of his comming, Rom. 8. 19. And he tells us that the creature doth not only put out the head and looke,
when he speaks of the looking of the creature) he uses a strange word which signifies a putting out of the head, looking to see what it can espy a great Way off, to see if there be any Signen of his coming, Rom. 8. 19. And he tells us that the creature does not only put out the head and look,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1907
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but waites, and groanes, and sighes, and travelleth as a woman in paine:
but waits, and groans, and sighs, and travelleth as a woman in pain:
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1907
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and quoth the Apostle, not only the creatures doe thus, but wee that have the first fruits of the spirit.
and quoth the Apostle, not only the creatures do thus, but we that have the First fruits of the Spirit.
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1907
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Nay, if the creature put out the head, and groane, and waite, and is in paine till that day come,
Nay, if the creature put out the head, and groan, and wait, and is in pain till that day come,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1907
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how much more should we that have the first fruits of the spirit? Earnestnesse, that is one. A second thing is Patience.
how much more should we that have the First fruits of the Spirit? Earnestness, that is one. A second thing is Patience.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1907
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If (quoth the Apostle) wee hope for that wee see not, then doe wee with patience waite for it. If (quoth the Apostle) we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1908
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There is patientia spei; The Thessalonians are commended for it, in 1 Thes. 1. 3. The patience of hope.
There is patientia Spei; The Thessalonians Are commended for it, in 1 Thebes 1. 3. The patience of hope.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1908
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And as the Apostle saith, Heb. 10. 36. Opus est vobis patientiae, you have need of patience in this looking: for considering
And as the Apostle Says, Hebrew 10. 36. Opus est vobis patientiae, you have need of patience in this looking: for considering
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1908
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First of all, that the time is not knowne to us, when this Lord will appeare.
First of all, that the time is not known to us, when this Lord will appear.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1909
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It is not for you to know the times and the seasons, that the Father hath kept in his owne power. It is not for you to know the times and the seasons, that the Father hath kept in his own power.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1909
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And considering secondly, that that time, either longer or shorter, may seeme to be long, omnes celeritas in desiderio; All hast that can be made, is but delay to a man that languisheth in desire:
And considering secondly, that that time, either longer or shorter, may seem to be long, omnes celeritas in Desire; All haste that can be made, is but Delay to a man that Languishes in desire:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1910
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hence comes those often, usque quo? how long Lord? how long?
hence comes those often, usque quo? how long Lord? how long?
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1910
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Thirdly, considering, (as the very heathen man could call them) those wondrous workings of God.
Thirdly, considering, (as the very heathen man could call them) those wondrous workings of God.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1911
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It is many times seene, that Gods working seemes to goe against his word.
It is many times seen, that God's working seems to go against his word.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1911
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And then fourthly, considering how busie the Divell is to discredit the truth of Gods promise,
And then fourthly, considering how busy the devil is to discredit the truth of God's promise,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1912
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and to weaken our faith, I say againe with the Apostle, you have need of patience. There is the second thing.
and to weaken our faith, I say again with the Apostle, you have need of patience. There is the second thing.
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1912
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There is a third thing necessarie, that is, Joy to thinke of this same day.
There is a third thing necessary, that is, Joy to think of this same day.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1913
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Saith the Apostle, there is a crowne of righteousnesse laid up for mee, and not for mee only;
Says the Apostle, there is a crown of righteousness laid up for me, and not for me only;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1913
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but for all them that love, that appearing; and where love is, there will bee joy;but for all them that love, that appearing; and where love is, there will be joy;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1913
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joy is a sweet motion of Gods spirit: spirituall joy, I speake of that; either upon the fruition of some good thing present, or the expectation of future;
joy is a sweet motion of God's Spirit: spiritual joy, I speak of that; either upon the fruition of Some good thing present, or the expectation of future;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1913
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there is rejoycing under the hope of the glorie of God, Rom. 5. 2. And saith the Apostle Peter, whom you have not seene, there is rejoicing under the hope of the glory of God, Rom. 5. 2. And Says the Apostle Peter, whom you have not seen,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1913
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and yet love, whom though you see not, you beleeve, and beleeving you rejoy• … e, with a joy unspeakable and glorious. and yet love, whom though you see not, you believe, and believing you rejoy• … e, with a joy unspeakable and glorious.
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1913
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It is such a joy, as the world cannot give us; and such a joy; as the world cannot take from us.
It is such a joy, as the world cannot give us; and such a joy; as the world cannot take from us.
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1913
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Lastly, this looking hath also with it, a care and diligence to prepare our selves against that comming.
Lastly, this looking hath also with it, a care and diligence to prepare our selves against that coming.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1914
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Marke the Apostle 2 Pet. 3. 14. saith the Apostle, Seeing wee looke for these things, let us use all diligence, that wee may be found of him in peace.
Mark the Apostle 2 Pet. 3. 14. Says the Apostle, Seeing we look for these things, let us use all diligence, that we may be found of him in peace.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1914
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You know how the wise Virgins, because they looked for the Bridegroome, they had trimmed their Lampes,
You know how the wise Virgins, Because they looked for the Bridegroom, they had trimmed their Lamps,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1914
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and made all things ready to meet him.
and made all things ready to meet him.
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1914
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So then where this excellent looking for this blessed hope is, there will be all these; An earnestnesse first, And then a Patience, And then a Joy.
So then where this excellent looking for this blessed hope is, there will be all these; an earnestness First, And then a Patience, And then a Joy.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1914
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And then a diligence to meet him, to make our selves readie for him. Doest thou not looke earnestly?
And then a diligence to meet him, to make our selves ready for him. Dost thou not look earnestly?
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1918
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And dost thou not looke with patience? And dost thou not joy to thinke of this comming?
And dost thou not look with patience? And dost thou not joy to think of this coming?
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1920
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Then thou dost not looke as thou shouldest doe. But the next word is, Looking for what? The blessed Hope.
Then thou dost not look as thou Shouldst do. But the next word is, Looking for what? The blessed Hope.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1922
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Hope is put for the thing hoped for; the blessed hope, is the hoped-for blessednesse; and this consists in two things; Hope is put for the thing hoped for; the blessed hope, is the hoped blessedness; and this consists in two things;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1924
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A freedome from all ill, both of soule and body. And a fruition of all good, both in soule, and body, in the whole man.A freedom from all ill, both of soul and body. And a fruition of all good, both in soul, and body, in the Whole man.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1925
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First, this blessed hope consists in this, in a freedome from all ill. First, that there shall bee no more blindnesse in our understandings;
First, this blessed hope consists in this, in a freedom from all ill. First, that there shall be no more blindness in our understandings;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1927
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no more rebellion in our wills; no more terrour in our consciences; no more weaknesse in our memorie;
no more rebellion in our wills; no more terror in our Consciences; no more weakness in our memory;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1927
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no more sinne, no more power to sinne; here is a non posse pecari. No more temptations of Satan;
no more sin, no more power to sin; Here is a non posse pecari. No more temptations of Satan;
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1927
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no more allurements of the world; no more frailties of the flesh; no more hunger, no more thirst, no more wearinesse, no more sicknesse;
no more allurements of the world; no more frailties of the Flesh; no more hunger, no more thirst, no more weariness, no more sickness;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1927
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no more megrome in the head, no more palsie in the hand; no more goute in the feet;
no more megrome in the head, no more palsy in the hand; no more gout in the feet;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1927
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no more diseases, and no more death. For if we shall be freed from corruption; how much more shall wee be freed from vexation, and infirmitie, and deformitie. Here is freedome from ill. Well, here is not all;
no more diseases, and no more death. For if we shall be freed from corruption; how much more shall we be freed from vexation, and infirmity, and deformity. Here is freedom from ill. Well, Here is not all;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1927
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it is not enough to be freed from ill: but here is the second part of this blessed hope, to enjoy all good.
it is not enough to be freed from ill: but Here is the second part of this blessed hope, to enjoy all good.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1928
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First, this is our blessed hope, that the Image of God shall bee wondrously perfected in our soules;
First, this is our blessed hope, that the Image of God shall be wondrously perfected in our Souls;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1929
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and all the faculties of it.
and all the faculties of it.
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1929
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This is our hope that God shall be to our understandings fulnesse of light: • … hat he shall be to our wills abundance of peace;
This is our hope that God shall be to our understandings fullness of Light: • … hat he shall be to our wills abundance of peace;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1929
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to our memories a continuation of eternitie.
to our memories a continuation of eternity.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1929
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In a word, God shall bee All in all. This is our blessed hope, that this vile body of ours, as vile as it is (as the Apostle calls it, a body of vilenesse) it shall bee raised up againe,
In a word, God shall be All in all. This is our blessed hope, that this vile body of ours, as vile as it is (as the Apostle calls it, a body of vileness) it shall be raised up again,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1929
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And then the worship that is due to God alone, is given to Christ in the Scriptures, ipsius est, solus est;
And then the worship that is due to God alone, is given to christ in the Scriptures, Himself est, solus est;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1952
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and made like the glorious body of Christ by that mightie working: that this corruptible shall put on incorruption, and this very mortall, shall put on immortalitie.
and made like the glorious body of christ by that mighty working: that this corruptible shall put on incorruption, and this very Mortal, shall put on immortality.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1929
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I, and this is the blessed hope, that both in soule and body being blessed, we shall be gathered together to the Congregation of the first borne.
I, and this is the blessed hope, that both in soul and body being blessed, we shall be gathered together to the Congregation of the First born.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1929
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Where wee are sure never to find any enemie, and wee are sure never to lose a friend.
Where we Are sure never to find any enemy, and we Are sure never to loose a friend.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1929
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Where we shall have the societie, and company of Gods Saints, and of the blessed Angels.
Where we shall have the society, and company of God's Saints, and of the blessed Angels.
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1929
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And in the beatificall vision and fruition, and communion of God, we shall have such joy,
And in the beatifical vision and fruition, and communion of God, we shall have such joy,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1929
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as neither eye hath seene, nor eare hath heard, nor tongue can expresse: such joy as cannot be conceived, and shall never be ended.
as neither eye hath seen, nor ear hath herd, nor tongue can express: such joy as cannot be conceived, and shall never be ended.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1929
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Oh, blessed be that God, that is the author of this hope; and blessed is the man that is partakers of this hope.
O, blessed be that God, that is the author of this hope; and blessed is the man that is partakers of this hope.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1930
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But when will this be ▪ for quoth the Apostle, If our hope were only in this life, of all men living, wee were most miserable. Why,
But when will this be ▪ for quoth the Apostle, If our hope were only in this life, of all men living, we were most miserable. Why,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1931
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but when must we looke for it then? At the appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Iesus Christ. At the glorious appearing.
but when must we look for it then? At the appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Iesus christ. At the glorious appearing.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1931
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The word is at the Epiphanie, at the appearance of glory, at the glorious appearing. There is a twofold Epiphanie of Christ:
The word is At the Epiphany, At the appearance of glory, At the glorious appearing. There is a twofold Epiphany of christ:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1932
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an Epiphanie of grace, that was his appearing 〈 ◊ 〉 o• … flesh, to worke the worke of our redemption.
an Epiphany of grace, that was his appearing 〈 ◊ 〉 o• … Flesh, to work the work of our redemption.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1932
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And then there is an Epiphanie of glory here spoken of. There was no glory, in the first Epiphanie, and appearing of Christ.
And then there is an Epiphany of glory Here spoken of. There was no glory, in the First Epiphany, and appearing of christ.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1932
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It was no glorie for the Creator, to become a creature, for the Lord, to become a servant;
It was no glory for the Creator, to become a creature, for the Lord, to become a servant;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1933
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for the Word to become an infant. Hee was our joy, and yet hee sorrowed; hee was our strength, and yet he was weakened:
for the Word to become an infant. He was our joy, and yet he sorrowed; he was our strength, and yet he was weakened:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1933
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hee was our confidence, and yet he feared: he was our Saviour, and yet he suffered:
he was our confidence, and yet he feared: he was our Saviour, and yet he suffered:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1933
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he was our life, and yet he died. There was no glory in that. Hee came to be minor Patre, lesse then his Father:
he was our life, and yet he died. There was no glory in that. He Come to be minor Patre, less then his Father:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1933
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but that is not all, yet hee might have become a glorious creature, as the Angels are glorious creatures.
but that is not all, yet he might have become a glorious creature, as the Angels Are glorious creatures.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1933
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No, it was lesse then thus; hee was a little lower then the Angels, in that he was made man.
No, it was less then thus; he was a little lower then the Angels, in that he was made man.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1933
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But in that he suffered, he was a great deale lesse then a man:
But in that he suffered, he was a great deal less then a man:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1933
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hee was a little lesse then an Angell, in that he was made man, but in that hee suffered, hee was a great deale lesse then a man.
he was a little less then an Angel, in that he was made man, but in that he suffered, he was a great deal less then a man.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1933
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all these being given to him, prove him to be God.
all these being given to him, prove him to be God.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1952
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For what was he? harke what David saith in his person, I am a worme and no man, the verie off-scouring of men, the out-cast of the people:
For what was he? hark what David Says in his person, I am a worm and no man, the very offscouring of men, the outcast of the people:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1933
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there was no glorie in his first appearing. But now his second appearing shall be in glorie, it shall be every way glorious. First, his Person glorious.
there was no glory in his First appearing. But now his second appearing shall be in glory, it shall be every Way glorious. First, his Person glorious.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1933
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And then his Throne glorious, hee shall come and sit upon the throne of his glorie. And then his Throne glorious, he shall come and fit upon the throne of his glory.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1936
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And then his attendants glorious, the Angells, thousand thousands ministring to him, ten thousand thousands standing before him, and all glorious. And then his attendants glorious, the Angels, thousand thousands ministering to him, ten thousand thousands standing before him, and all glorious.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1937
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Againe, his administration of justice shall be glorious:
Again, his administration of Justice shall be glorious:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1938
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for if he got himselfe glory on Pharaoh, when he drowned him in the Sea. What glory will he get when he shall throw the Divell,
for if he god himself glory on Pharaoh, when he drowned him in the Sea. What glory will he get when he shall throw the devil,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1938
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and wicked men into hell fire? there is glory in his administration of justice.
and wicked men into hell fire? there is glory in his administration of Justice.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1938
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Then glorie in his Saints, as the Apostle 2 Thes. 1. 10. saith, that God shall be marvellous glorious in his Saints.
Then glory in his Saints, as the Apostle 2 Thebes 1. 10. Says, that God shall be marvellous glorious in his Saints.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1939
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For when Christ that is our glory shall appeare, then wee also shall appeare with him in glorie. For when christ that is our glory shall appear, then we also shall appear with him in glory.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1939
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Here is the glorious Epiphanie of Christ, a glorious appearing. But of whom? The great God, and our Saviour Iesus Christ.
Here is the glorious Epiphany of christ, a glorious appearing. But of whom? The great God, and our Saviour Iesus christ.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1939
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Some there are that would make these two, to be two persons. The great God, say they, that is God the Father;
some there Are that would make these two, to be two Persons. The great God, say they, that is God the Father;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1942
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and our Lord Iesus Christ, that is, God the Sonne. Thus the Arrians; thus the semi-Arrians;
and our Lord Iesus christ, that is, God the Son. Thus the Arians; thus the semi-Arrians;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1942
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and thus (which I wonder at) Erasmus, and thus some others.
and thus (which I wonder At) Erasmus, and thus Some Others.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1942
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But first of all, you never find in the New Testament of the Epiphanie of God the Father:
But First of all, you never find in the New Testament of the Epiphany of God the Father:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1943
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that same glorious Epiphanie is ever of the Sonne. Then the Greeke makes it plaine me thinkes:
that same glorious Epiphany is ever of the Son. Then the Greek makes it plain me thinks:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1943
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for had there been two persons, the Apostle should have said thus, NONLATINALPHABET, there should have beene two Articles;
for had there been two Persons, the Apostle should have said thus,, there should have been two Articles;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1944
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but here is but one Article: it is apparant to them that understand the Greeke, it is but one Person;
but Here is but one Article: it is apparent to them that understand the Greek, it is but one Person;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1944
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that same person is the mightie God, the great God, and the Saviour Iesus Christ. The great God. First, Christ is God.
that same person is the mighty God, the great God, and the Saviour Iesus christ. The great God. First, christ is God.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1944
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I need not stand to prove that now, among you. And that same incommunicable Name of Iehova, by which I find him called in Scripture,
I need not stand to prove that now, among you. And that same incommunicable Name of Jehovah, by which I find him called in Scripture,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1945
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and those incommunicable properties of the Divine Nature. Immortalitie. Immutabilitie, Immensitie. Omnipotencie. Omniscience, which are all ascribed to Christ.
and those incommunicable properties of the Divine Nature. Immortality. Immutability, Immensity. Omnipotency. Omniscience, which Are all ascribed to christ.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1945
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And then those names that are proper only to God, as The Creator Governour of the world.
And then those names that Are proper only to God, as The Creator Governor of the world.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1951
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And lest you should thinke he is God now, by participation of the Divine Essence, in which sence the Angels are called El• … him. Or as Magistrates are Gods by representation:
And lest you should think he is God now, by participation of the Divine Essence, in which sense the Angels Are called El• … him. Or as Magistrates Are God's by representation:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1953
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you shall find by what Epithites hee is called God.
you shall find by what Epithets he is called God.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1953
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The true God, 1 Joh. The mightie God, I say 9. 6. God blessed for ever, Rom. 9. 5. and here The great God. The true God, 1 John The mighty God, I say 9. 6. God blessed for ever, Rom. 9. 5. and Here The great God.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1953
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And so he is a great God, great; not in bodily bulke, but great in Essence;
And so he is a great God, great; not in bodily bulk, but great in Essence;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1954
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Great in Majestie, great in Power. And this may first be a wondrous comfort to Gods children.
Great in Majesty, great in Power. And this may First be a wondrous Comfort to God's children.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1954
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Doth thy heart condemne thee? harke what S. Iohn saith, God is greater then our heart. Againe, doth the Divell terrifie thee? harke what our Lord saith, No man shall bee able to take them out of my hand.
Does thy heart condemn thee? hark what S. John Says, God is greater then our heart. Again, does the devil terrify thee? hark what our Lord Says, No man shall be able to take them out of my hand.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1955
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Hee is able to keepe us to the day of Salvation: a great comfort to Gods people.
He is able to keep us to the day of Salvation: a great Comfort to God's people.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1955
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A great matter of terrour to wicked men, that this Judge shall be the great God: for who is able to stand before him,
A great matter of terror to wicked men, that this Judge shall be the great God: for who is able to stand before him,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1956
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when he is angrie? Doe you remember, when the band of Souldiers came to apprehend him in the Garden;when he is angry? Do you Remember, when the band of Soldiers Come to apprehend him in the Garden;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1956
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he said no more, but Ego sum; it is I saith hee, and presently they fell downe to the ground:
he said no more, but Ego sum; it is I Says he, and presently they fell down to the ground:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1956
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they were beat downe with the very breath of his mouth, as a man is sometimes with the wind of a bullet:
they were beatrice down with the very breath of his Mouth, as a man is sometime with the wind of a bullet:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1956
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or as the walls of Iericho, with the sound of the trumpets of Rammes-ho• … es.
or as the walls of Jericho, with the found of the trumpets of Rammes-ho• … es.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1956
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The very word Ego sum, it was no more; they fell all to the ground.
The very word Ego sum, it was no more; they fell all to the ground.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1956
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Now I may say with that Father, what shall hee doe when hee comes to judge, that was able to doe thus,
Now I may say with that Father, what shall he do when he comes to judge, that was able to do thus,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1956
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when he was to be judged? Quid regnat• … res patuerit, &c. what shall he doe when he comes to reigne, that was able to doe thus,
when he was to be judged? Quid regnat• … Rest patuerit, etc. what shall he do when he comes to Reign, that was able to do thus,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1956
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when he was to die? But alas, you will say, if hee be so great a God;
when he was to die? But alas, you will say, if he be so great a God;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1956
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so glorious, how shall such a poore wretch as I, stand before him? I confesse my selfe a poore, wretched,
so glorious, how shall such a poor wretch as I, stand before him? I confess my self a poor, wretched,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1957
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and grievous sinner, how shall I stand before him?
and grievous sinner, how shall I stand before him?
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1957
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Oh, marke here, hee that is called the great God, hee is called, the Saviour Iesus Christ. Here is the comfort;
O, mark Here, he that is called the great God, he is called, the Saviour Iesus christ. Here is the Comfort;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1958
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hee is a Saviour, hee came to worke the worke of Redemption; Hee was made like us in all things, sinne excepted, that he might be mercifull.
he is a Saviour, he Come to work the work of Redemption; He was made like us in all things, sin excepted, that he might be merciful.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1959
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as men that looke for the mercie of God, at that great day, to eternall life.
as men that look for the mercy of God, At that great day, to Eternal life.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1965
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And it is wondrous comfortable, that in that very nature hee shall be our Judge, in which hee stood before the Judge, at the judgement seate of Pilate: God hath appointed a day, saith Saint Paul, in which hee will judge the world in righteousnesse;
And it is wondrous comfortable, that in that very nature he shall be our Judge, in which he stood before the Judge, At the judgement seat of Pilate: God hath appointed a day, Says Saint Paul, in which he will judge the world in righteousness;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1959
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by whom? by the man Iesus Christ, Act. 17. 31. O, but what a comfort of comforts is that indeed, I pray marke our Lords words, Iohn 5. 27. God the Father, saith hee, hath given all authoritie to his Sonne to judge, Why? Marke his reason, because hee is the Sonne of man.
by whom? by the man Iesus christ, Act. 17. 31. Oh, but what a Comfort of comforts is that indeed, I pray mark our lords words, John 5. 27. God the Father, Says he, hath given all Authority to his Son to judge, Why? Mark his reason, Because he is the Son of man.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1959
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He doth not say, he hath given him power to judge, because hee is his Sonne,
He does not say, he hath given him power to judge, Because he is his Son,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1960
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but because hee is the Sonne of man.
but Because he is the Son of man.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1960
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It made sweet Saint Bernard crie out, O verum P• … trem misericordiae, &c. O true Father of mercies, that wouldest have men judged by man:
It made sweet Saint Bernard cry out, O verum P• … Tremor Mercy, etc. O true Father of Mercies, that Wouldst have men judged by man:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1961
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he hath beene a man, and lived; he knew no sin; he knew temptation; he knew what it was to be tempted;
he hath been a man, and lived; he knew no since; he knew temptation; he knew what it was to be tempted;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1961
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hee knowes that we are tempted, and hee knowes that wee are but men, hee remembreth that wee are but dust.
he knows that we Are tempted, and he knows that we Are but men, he Remember that we Are but dust.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1961
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Thus I have gone over the words briefly.
Thus I have gone over the words briefly.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1961
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There is a generall Doctrine to bee touched, which I can but touch, in a word it is this;
There is a general Doctrine to be touched, which I can but touch, in a word it is this;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1962
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Everie true Christian must so live, as a man that waites, and lookes for this blessed hope, at that glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Iesus Christ.
Every true Christian must so live, as a man that waits, and looks for this blessed hope, At that glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Iesus christ.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1963
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The holy men that lived before Christs first Epiphanie, his first comming here in the flesh, they are described thus, to be men that looked for that comming.
The holy men that lived before Christ First Epiphany, his First coming Here in the Flesh, they Are described thus, to be men that looked for that coming.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1964
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After his comming, Anna the Prophetesse, the Scripture saith, shee spake of Christ, to all that looked for redemption in Ierusalem, Luke 2. 36. and in verse 25. it is said, that • … ld Simeon, a devout man,
After his coming, Anna the Prophetess, the Scripture Says, she spoke of christ, to all that looked for redemption in Ierusalem, Lycia 2. 36. and in verse 25. it is said, that • … Lord Simeon, a devout man,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1964
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and one that looked for the consolation of Israel. and one that looked for the consolation of Israel.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1964
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And the like is said of Ioseph of Aremathea, hee was a just man, one that feared God,
And the like is said of Ioseph of Armathæa, he was a just man, one that feared God,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1964
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and looked for the redemption of the people of God: he looked for the kingdome of God. There was looking then,and looked for the redemption of the people of God: he looked for the Kingdom of God. There was looking then,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1964
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And the Children of God now in the New Testament, they are all described by this, looking for the second comming of Christ.
And the Children of God now in the New Testament, they Are all described by this, looking for the second coming of christ.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1965
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Gods children are still looking for this second comming. Let me give you but a place or two of Scripture.
God's children Are still looking for this second coming. Let me give you but a place or two of Scripture.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1965
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The Apostle saith Phil. 3. 20. Our conversation is in heaven, from whence wee looke for the Saviour. Saith S. Iude, verse 21. Keepe your selves in the love of God,
The Apostle Says Philip 3. 20. Our Conversation is in heaven, from whence we look for the Saviour. Says S. Iude, verse 21. Keep your selves in the love of God,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1965
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Gird up your loynes, saith our blessed Lord, and let your lights bee burning in your hands, that you may be as men that looke for the comming of the Bridegroome.Gird up your loins, Says our blessed Lord, and let your lights be burning in your hands, that you may be as men that look for the coming of the Bridegroom.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1965
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Indeed, beloved, if wee looke into the lives of men, I cannot tell, whether I shall say, they looke for his comming or no;
Indeed, Beloved, if we look into the lives of men, I cannot tell, whither I shall say, they look for his coming or not;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1966
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this blessed hope. Wilt thou prophane the sanctified day of rest? wilt thou blaspheme the great and glorious name of God? wilt thou want only abuse the creatures of God, in drunkennesse? wilt thou lie,this blessed hope. Wilt thou profane the sanctified day of rest? wilt thou Blaspheme the great and glorious name of God? wilt thou want only abuse the creatures of God, in Drunkenness? wilt thou lie,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1966
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and steale, and whore, and yet tell mee thou lookest for that blessed hope? surely thou dost not.
and steal, and whore, and yet tell me thou Lookest for that blessed hope? surely thou dost not.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1966
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If quoth the Apostle, we doe looke for these things (in the place named before.) 2 Pet. 2. 14. Then let us doe our diligence, that wee may bee found of him in peace.
If quoth the Apostle, we do look for these things (in the place nam before.) 2 Pet. 2. 14. Then let us do our diligence, that we may be found of him in peace.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1966
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If thou doe not thy diligence, that when he comes, thou mayest bee found in peace, never tell me thou lookest for him.
If thou do not thy diligence, that when he comes, thou Mayest be found in peace, never tell me thou Lookest for him.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1966
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There was never time yet for us to lie, and wallow in sinne, to thinke nothing that wee doe dishonest:
There was never time yet for us to lie, and wallow in sin, to think nothing that we do dishonest:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1967
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there was never time for these things since time was. Surely there is no time for it now.
there was never time for these things since time was. Surely there is no time for it now.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1967
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All the dayes since Christ, are called the last dayes;
All the days since christ, Are called the last days;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1967
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all of them are the last dayes, since that day of the first Epiphanie: but there is a day that will be the last of all those last dayes.
all of them Are the last days, since that day of the First Epiphany: but there is a day that will be the last of all those last days.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1967
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And me-thinkes it will not be long before that last day of all come: me-thinkes I see the day broke already, it is breake of day alreadie.
And methinks it will not be long before that last day of all come: methinks I see the day broke already, it is break of day already.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1967
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Therefore brethren, if you doe indeed looke for the comming of Christ, for this blessed hope, at his appearing, bee diligent, that you may bee found of him without spot, in holinesse.
Therefore brothers, if you do indeed look for the coming of christ, for this blessed hope, At his appearing, be diligent, that you may be found of him without spot, in holiness.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1967
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I have done with the Text. I come now to the occasion at this time.
I have done with the Text. I come now to the occasion At this time.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1967
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You have brought hither, a dead body of a very good neighbour of ours, and whom I acknowledge, I ever found a kind, and a loving friend.
You have brought hither, a dead body of a very good neighbour of ours, and whom I acknowledge, I ever found a kind, and a loving friend.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1968
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You have brought it here to be laid up in the Grave, in hope of a blessed and joyfull resurrection.
You have brought it Here to be laid up in the Grave, in hope of a blessed and joyful resurrection.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1968
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I need not speake much of his life here: an ancient inhabitant;
I need not speak much of his life Here: an ancient inhabitant;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1968
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When it pleased God to call mee first to this place 26. yeares since, I found him then in the chiefe office of the Church;
When it pleased God to call me First to this place 26. Years since, I found him then in the chief office of the Church;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1968
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and divers times since he hath been in it:
and diverse times since he hath been in it:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1968
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and I have seldome knowne any more painfull, and more industrious, and more honest in those places then he was.
and I have seldom known any more painful, and more Industria, and more honest in those places then he was.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1968
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what hee will buy, and sell, and gaine.
what he will buy, and fell, and gain.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1982
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Wee have all knowne him a man humble in his conversation, just of his word, true in his promises, mercifull in his dealing, charitable to the poore, readie to every good worke.
we have all known him a man humble in his Conversation, just of his word, true in his promises, merciful in his dealing, charitable to the poor, ready to every good work.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1968
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His life was such a life;
His life was such a life;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1968
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as the Apostle would have ours to be, a life sober, and just, and pious in this present evill world.
as the Apostle would have ours to be, a life Sobrium, and just, and pious in this present evil world.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1968
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Hee lived, and lead a life pious, in regard of God; just in regard of men, sober in regard of himselfe;
He lived, and led a life pious, in regard of God; just in regard of men, Sobrium in regard of himself;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1968
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I can say no lesse of him, and I will say no more of him.
I can say no less of him, and I will say no more of him.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1968
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I know you desire to heare of his death, and it hath much afflicted my soule, to heare what unjust aspertions have beene upon the manner of it.
I know you desire to hear of his death, and it hath much afflicted my soul, to hear what unjust Aspersions have been upon the manner of it.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1969
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There was a sudden stroake indeed of Gods hand;
There was a sudden stroke indeed of God's hand;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1969
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and it was in my house, and seeing that it so pleased God, I am glad that it was in my presence and sight, that I might give the better testimonie of it.
and it was in my house, and seeing that it so pleased God, I am glad that it was in my presence and sighed, that I might give the better testimony of it.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1969
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The suddennesse of the stroake made him liable to some misconstruction, and hath given many men occasion to passe a very uncharitable, and unchristian verdict of him.
The suddenness of the stroke made him liable to Some misconstruction, and hath given many men occasion to pass a very uncharitable, and unchristian verdict of him.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1969
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I beseech you let me give you a true naked relation how it was.
I beseech you let me give you a true naked Relation how it was.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1970
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I never knew any men of so peaceable a disposition, but there might be sometimes some difference betweene them:
I never knew any men of so peaceable a disposition, but there might be sometime Some difference between them:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1970
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there was betweene Abraham, and Lot, betweene Paul and Barnabas; and there was betweene another honest neighbour and him:
there was between Abraham, and Lot, between Paul and Barnabas; and there was between Another honest neighbour and him:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1970
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both men of a peaceable disposition. They did not desire to goe to law; they desired the matter might bee put to Arbitrators;
both men of a peaceable disposition. They did not desire to go to law; they desired the matter might be put to Arbitrators;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1970
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they chose foure honest Gentlemen to take up the matter betweene them: they made me as an unworthy Umpire, in case they did not agree.
they chosen foure honest Gentlemen to take up the matter between them: they made me as an unworthy Umpire, in case they did not agree.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1970
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On Thursday last they met, and each of them pleaded their cause.
On Thursday last they met, and each of them pleaded their cause.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1970
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And let me say thus, that if this Brother of ours had beene judged, to doe any wrong in that cause;
And let me say thus, that if this Brother of ours had been judged, to do any wrong in that cause;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1970
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if hee had uttered one word of falshood to helpe his cause, if he had used one word of imprecation, wishing any curse to himselfe;
if he had uttered one word of falsehood to help his cause, if he had used one word of imprecation, wishing any curse to himself;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1970
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then it had beene peradventure, a just thing with God, to have taken him at his word.
then it had been Peradventure, a just thing with God, to have taken him At his word.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1970
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If he had sworne one oath, if he had uttered but one uncharitable word against his neighbour;
If he had sworn one oath, if he had uttered but one uncharitable word against his neighbour;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1970
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if he had shewed but any malice or spleene against him:
if he had showed but any malice or spleen against him:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1970
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if hee had beene but transported with passion, as a man may easily be in his owne cause, we are but men.
if he had been but transported with passion, as a man may Easily be in his own cause, we Are but men.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1970
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I say if hee had beene but transported with passion;
I say if he had been but transported with passion;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1970
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then peradventure some men might have thought it had beene the stroke of divine justice upon him:
then Peradventure Some men might have Thought it had been the stroke of divine Justice upon him:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1970
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but let me tell you, I have the witnesse of honest Gentlemen that were the arbitrators, and will justifie
but let me tell you, I have the witness of honest Gentlemen that were the arbitrators, and will justify
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1970
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First, that his cause was good, and that there was not one word spoken, but was confirmed by honest witnesses present.
First, that his cause was good, and that there was not one word spoken, but was confirmed by honest Witnesses present.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1971
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Then, he used no kind of imprecation in the world; no, not as I remember, so much as a protestation;
Then, he used no kind of imprecation in the world; no, not as I Remember, so much as a protestation;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1972
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or any asseveration, there was not one oath sworne, either by him, or by others that were present.
or any asseveration, there was not one oath sworn, either by him, or by Others that were present.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1972
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There was not one uncharitable word spoken by him: there was not any malice, or ranckour, or hatred appeared, either on the one side, or the other betweene them;
There was not one uncharitable word spoken by him: there was not any malice, or rancour, or hatred appeared, either on the one side, or the other between them;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1973
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he was no way transported with passion.
he was no Way transported with passion.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1973
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He did plead his cause, but with that meeknesse of spirit, with that quietnesse, with that sweet temper,
He did plead his cause, but with that meekness of Spirit, with that quietness, with that sweet temper,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1974
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and that Christian moderation, as more could not be required in any Saint of God.
and that Christian moderation, as more could not be required in any Saint of God.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1974
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Therefore brethren, let me only tell you thus much, while this was in agitation, I could not perceive that hee was moved at any thing;
Therefore brothers, let me only tell you thus much, while this was in agitation, I could not perceive that he was moved At any thing;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1974
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hee was not stirred, he was not earnest in his cause. Till it pleased God to touch him;
he was not stirred, he was not earnest in his cause. Till it pleased God to touch him;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1974
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and he had some sense and feeling of it:
and he had Some sense and feeling of it:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1974
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rising from his stoole, he sate rubbing of his cheeke, or his necke with his handkercheife.
rising from his stool, he sat rubbing of his cheek, or his neck with his handkerchief.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1974
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Hee fell upon the necke of a Gentleman that sate close to him, who perceiving that he was not well, asked him how he did? he was scarsly able to give us an answer, I perceived that hee was stricken with the dead palsie.
He fell upon the neck of a Gentleman that sat close to him, who perceiving that he was not well, asked him how he did? he was scarcely able to give us an answer, I perceived that he was stricken with the dead palsy.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1974
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Brethren considering these things that I have told you before; I beseech you judge not, that you be not judged;
Brothers considering these things that I have told you before; I beseech you judge not, that you be not judged;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1974
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condemne not, that you be not condemned. You owe a dutie to the truth, every one of you;
condemn not, that you be not condemned. You owe a duty to the truth, every one of you;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1974
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and by that dutie that you owe to the truth, I was about to say, I charge you as before God;
and by that duty that you owe to the truth, I was about to say, I charge you as before God;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1974
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but I beseech you as before God, stoppe the mouthes of all them that shall either bee forgers,
but I beseech you as before God, stop the mouths of all them that shall either be forgers,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1974
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or spreaders of such notorious lies: though it pleased God it were by a sudden stroake of his hand;
or spreaders of such notorious lies: though it pleased God it were by a sudden stroke of his hand;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1974
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and how often hath hee done it, when men have beene worse busied? hee was but seeking to worke peace.
and how often hath he done it, when men have been Worse busied? he was but seeking to work peace.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1974
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Though it pleased God suddenly to take his speech from him, yet I beseech you know this withall, hee was pleased not to take his life presently away; nor his understanding from him:
Though it pleased God suddenly to take his speech from him, yet I beseech you know this withal, he was pleased not to take his life presently away; nor his understanding from him:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1975
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from Thursday about foure of the clocke that hee was first stricken, hee lived till Saturday night,
from Thursday about foure of the clock that he was First stricken, he lived till Saturday night,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1975
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or Sunday morning, I know not whether:
or Sunday morning, I know not whither:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1975
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but in this time on Friday night I was with him, and I perceived by the lifting up of his hand that hee knew mee;
but in this time on Friday night I was with him, and I perceived by the lifting up of his hand that he knew me;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1975
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I put him in minde of some gracious promises that God hath made to us in Christ.
I put him in mind of Some gracious promises that God hath made to us in christ.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1975
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I asked him whether hee beleeved those promises of God, and whether hee found any comfort in those promises,
I asked him whither he believed those promises of God, and whither he found any Comfort in those promises,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1975
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and then hee lift up his hand.
and then he lift up his hand.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1975
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I asked him, and desired him, if hee found any assurance of Gods favour in Christ, to make the same signe;
I asked him, and desired him, if he found any assurance of God's favour in christ, to make the same Signen;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1975
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hee lift up his hand againe. I asked him if I should pray with him;
he lift up his hand again. I asked him if I should pray with him;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1975
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hee desired it, and at the period of every Petition, his hand went up to God.
he desired it, and At the Period of every Petition, his hand went up to God.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1975
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And one thing I observed more, that in one petition of mine, in that prayer for him, that it would please God to deliver him from the malice of Satan, that would be most busie when wee are weakest;
And one thing I observed more, that in one petition of mine, in that prayer for him, that it would please God to deliver him from the malice of Satan, that would be most busy when we Are Weakest;
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1975
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hee held up his hand higher then before, and continued holding it longer.
he held up his hand higher then before, and continued holding it longer.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1975
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And blessed be our good God, that wee can hold and keepe an intelligence with him, not only by speech, but with our very hands:
And blessed be our good God, that we can hold and keep an intelligence with him, not only by speech, but with our very hands:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1976
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that lifting up of the hand, and those groanes of his spirit, I make no doubt,
that lifting up of the hand, and those groans of his Spirit, I make no doubt,
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1976
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but they prevailed at the hands of God.
but they prevailed At the hands of God.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1976
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And so as he lived, I make no question but hee died, a holy servant of God:
And so as he lived, I make no question but he died, a holy servant of God:
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1976
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and I hope his soule is now in heaven, and wee are come to lay up his body in the earth, in the hope of a blessed, and joyfull Resurrection. FINIS.
and I hope his soul is now in heaven, and we Are come to lay up his body in the earth, in the hope of a blessed, and joyful Resurrection. FINIS.
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(29) sermon (DIV1)
1976
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LIFES APPARITION, AND MANS DISSOLVTION. SERMON XXV. JAMES 4. 14.
LIFES APPARITION, AND MANS DISSOLVTION. SERMON XXV. JAMES 4. 14.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1976
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For what is your life? it is even a vapour that appeareth for a little while, and then vanisheth away.
For what is your life? it is even a vapour that appears for a little while, and then Vanishes away.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1977
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THere are two maine things to which the corrupt nature of man is subject and obnoxious, rash judgement, and vaine confidence;
THere Are two main things to which the corrupt nature of man is Subject and obnoxious, rash judgement, and vain confidence;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1978
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Both spring out of one roote, and that is pride;
Both spring out of one root, and that is pride;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1978
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where pride possesseth the heart, it will make a man rash in the judgeing of others,
where pride Possesses the heart, it will make a man rash in the judging of Others,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1978
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and presume vainely, and confidently upon himselfe; At all these evils the Apostle strikes here in this Chapter, both mother and daughter: both root and branch.
and presume vainly, and confidently upon himself; At all these evils the Apostle strikes Here in this Chapter, both mother and daughter: both root and branch.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1978
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To take heed of pride, that is the mother sinne, hee exhorteth us to thankfulnesse: where in stead of waxing proud of our selves, he would have us humble ourselves;
To take heed of pride, that is the mother sin, he exhorteth us to thankfulness: where in stead of waxing proud of our selves, he would have us humble ourselves;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1979
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and he brings this argument to perswade us, because they that humble themselves; God will exalt.
and he brings this argument to persuade us, Because they that humble themselves; God will exalt.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1979
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The only way to be exalted, is to be humble;
The only Way to be exalted, is to be humble;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1979
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hee compares the state of man, (in respect of his future condition) to a paire of Balances that are hung on a beame, the lower the one balance is downe, the higher the other is up;
he compares the state of man, (in respect of his future condition) to a pair of Balances that Are hung on a beam, the lower the one balance is down, the higher the other is up;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1979
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the lower wee humble our selves in this life, the higher God will exalt us in the next.
the lower we humble our selves in this life, the higher God will exalt us in the next.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1979
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The two maine evils which are the branches of this root, the Apostle reproves in the eleventh verse.
The two main evils which Are the branches of this root, the Apostle reproves in the eleventh verse.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1980
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First, rash judging of others, the fault of those that are apt to speake evill of others;
First, rash judging of Others, the fault of those that Are apt to speak evil of Others;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1980
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speake not evill one of another, saith the Apostle.speak not evil one of Another, Says the Apostle.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1980
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That that commonly wee call the sinne of detraction, Aquinas saith, wee are guiltie of two wayes, either reporting of another, that evill wee should not,
That that commonly we call the sin of detraction, Aquinas Says, we Are guilty of two ways, either reporting of Another, that evil we should not,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1980
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or in not reporting of him that good wee should;
or in not reporting of him that good we should;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1980
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in the one wee offend when wee doe either accuse him of that ill that hee is not guiltie of at all,
in the one we offend when we do either accuse him of that ill that he is not guilty of At all,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1980
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or aggravate against him that ill that hee is guiltie of, making it appeare greater then it is;
or aggravate against him that ill that he is guilty of, making it appear greater then it is;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1980
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in the other we are guiltie, when we doe cut off all the good parts in a man,
in the other we Are guilty, when we do Cut off all the good parts in a man,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1980
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as if they were nothing at all, at least when wee extenuate that worth and goodnesse that is in him, making it appeare lesse then it is.
as if they were nothing At all, At lest when we extenuate that worth and Goodness that is in him, making it appear less then it is.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1980
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From this the Apostle disswades us by three arguments; First, because they that doe this, they doe wrong the Law;
From this the Apostle dissuades us by three Arguments; First, Because they that do this, they do wrong the Law;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1981
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hee that speakes evill of another, speakes evill of the Law; for the Law would have us love.he that speaks evil of Another, speaks evil of the Law; for the Law would have us love.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1981
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Secondly, they that doe this, they doe wrong God, they take Gods office out of his hands,
Secondly, they that do this, they do wrong God, they take God's office out of his hands,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1981
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when they take upon them to judge others; for he is the only Judge and none else;
when they take upon them to judge Others; for he is the only Judge and none Else;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1981
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for he is the only Law giver, that is able to save us, and to destroy us.
for he is the only Law giver, that is able to save us, and to destroy us.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1981
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Thirdly and lastly, they wrong their brethren, when they censure and judge their brethren beyond their commission, they take upon them more then they have authoritie;
Thirdly and lastly, they wrong their brothers, when they censure and judge their brothers beyond their commission, they take upon them more then they have Authority;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1981
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as if hee should say, you exceed your Commission in this, you take that upon you, that you have no warrant for:
as if he should say, you exceed your Commission in this, you take that upon you, that you have no warrant for:
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1981
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Thus against the rash judging of others.
Thus against the rash judging of Others.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1981
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Then against vaine confidence in our selves, this the Apostle strikes at too, at a confidence out of which a man prefixeth unto himselfe, what he will doe this day and to morrow, what he will doe this yeare, and the next yeare;
Then against vain confidence in our selves, this the Apostle strikes At too, At a confidence out of which a man prefixeth unto himself, what he will do this day and to morrow, what he will do this year, and the next year;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1982
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Goe to now (saith the Apostle) you that say thus among your selves, to morrow you will goe to such a Gitie, Go to now (Says the Apostle) you that say thus among your selves, to morrow you will go to such a Gitie,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1982
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and tarry there a yeare, and buy and sell, and get gaine; This is a foolish confidence, and the Apostle indeavours to reprove, and suppresseit, By way of Correction. By way of Direction.and tarry there a year, and buy and fell, and get gain; This is a foolish confidence, and the Apostle endeavours to reprove, and suppresseit, By Way of Correction. By Way of Direction.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1982
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His Correction is drawne, first from the ignorance of the persons that make such accompts as these;
His Correction is drawn, First from the ignorance of the Persons that make such accounts as these;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1985
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you say you will doe thus and thus to morrow, you shew your ignorance; you know not what shall be to morrow.
you say you will do thus and thus to morrow, you show your ignorance; you know not what shall be to morrow.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1985
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Secondly, by the uncertaintie of the thing they reckon upon, then which, nothing is more uncertaine, nothing so uncertaine as that is,
Secondly, by the uncertainty of the thing they reckon upon, then which, nothing is more uncertain, nothing so uncertain as that is,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1985
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therefore it is not to be reckoned upon;
Therefore it is not to be reckoned upon;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1985
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Consider (saith the Apostle,) what is your life; you talke of doing this and that to morrow;Consider (Says the Apostle,) what is your life; you talk of doing this and that to morrow;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1985
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What is your life? it is even a vapour that appeareth for a little while, and then vanisheth away. What is your life? it is even a vapour that appears for a little while, and then Vanishes away.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1985
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His directing Argument is in the next verse, where he teacheth us how we should speake of things future, and things present.
His directing Argument is in the next verse, where he Teaches us how we should speak of things future, and things present.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1986
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Of things future, not to speake too peremptorily of them, but with condition, if wee live, and if God will.
Of things future, not to speak too peremptorily of them, but with condition, if we live, and if God will.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1987
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And then for things present, not to rejoyce boastingly in them, for there is nothing here to bee boasted of, or rejoyced in.
And then for things present, not to rejoice boastingly in them, for there is nothing Here to be boasted of, or rejoiced in.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1987
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The thing that I have selected for this present time and occasision to discourse upon, is only that argument of the Apostle, wherein the shortnesse and uncertaintie of our life is represented, the Apostle sets it forth to us, by way of question, and answer;
The thing that I have selected for this present time and occasion to discourse upon, is only that argument of the Apostle, wherein the shortness and uncertainty of our life is represented, the Apostle sets it forth to us, by Way of question, and answer;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1988
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First, he puts the question, What is your life? as if he should say, it is a thing not worthy the reckoning of;
First, he puts the question, What is your life? as if he should say, it is a thing not worthy the reckoning of;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1988
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Build upon nothing to bee done to morrow, upon so vaine a foundation, as that is:
Built upon nothing to be done to morrow, upon so vain a Foundation, as that is:
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1988
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and to shew the uncertainty of our life, he comparatively describes it, and sets it forth, he saith, it is like a vapour that appeareth for a little while, and vanisheth away.
and to show the uncertainty of our life, he comparatively describes it, and sets it forth, he Says, it is like a vapour that appears for a little while, and Vanishes away.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1988
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According to the methode, that the Apostle hath laid downe, so shall my discourse goe on;
According to the method, that the Apostle hath laid down, so shall my discourse go on;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1989
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and first I will say something of the question he layeth downe: And then I will say something of the words of the Text.
and First I will say something of the question he Layeth down: And then I will say something of the words of the Text.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1989
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First, to let us see what a poore uncertaine thing wee trust to, when we build upon life, the Apostle throwes out this question, Your life, saith he, what is your life? Where first the Apostles phrase he speakes in, is worthy to be observed, your life, not ours, yours that make such accompts,
First, to let us see what a poor uncertain thing we trust to, when we built upon life, the Apostle throws out this question, Your life, Says he, what is your life? Where First the Apostles phrase he speaks in, is worthy to be observed, your life, not ours, yours that make such accounts,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1990
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and reckonings as these, promise to your selves what you will doe in following your worldly businesse, and increase your worldly gaine;
and reckonings as these, promise to your selves what you will do in following your worldly business, and increase your worldly gain;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1990
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What is your life? The life of worldlings the Apostle would secretly taxe, as some Expositers collect, noting a difference and disparitie betweene Christians in their wayes, and worldlings in theirs;What is your life? The life of worldlings the Apostle would secretly Tax, as Some Expositors collect, noting a difference and disparity between Christians in their ways, and worldlings in theirs;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1990
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worldlings are altogether for this life, and the things of this life; they never dreame of any other to come;
worldlings Are altogether for this life, and the things of this life; they never dream of any other to come;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1990
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Post mortem nihil, &c. as the Epicure in the Poet. Death that is an anihilation, and after death there comes nothing;Post mortem nihil, etc. as the Epicure in the Poet. Death that is an annihilation, and After death there comes nothing;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1990
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Therefore all their projects and practices draw downewards, they project for a worldly life, their buyings and sellings, and markettings, and profits;
Therefore all their projects and practices draw downwards, they project for a worldly life, their buyings and sellings, and marketings, and profits;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1990
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these are the things they minde and seeke after, all the thought of their hearts are bent upon these cares, all the dayes of their lives are spent upon these things:
these Are the things they mind and seek After, all the Thought of their hearts Are bent upon these Cares, all the days of their lives Are spent upon these things:
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1990
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but there is another manner of life, that Christians looke for, there is a life hid with Christ in God;
but there is Another manner of life, that Christians look for, there is a life hid with christ in God;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1990
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they know there is another life to come after this, therefore their hearts are set upon other manner of objects.
they know there is Another life to come After this, Therefore their hearts Are Set upon other manner of objects.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1990
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They are not such as have their affections set upon the world, they make not accompt of themselves, as men of this world.
They Are not such as have their affections Set upon the world, they make not account of themselves, as men of this world.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1990
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Plato, being asked the question what countrey-man he was, he said, hee was a citizen of the world;Plato, being asked the question what countryman he was, he said, he was a citizen of the world;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1990
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a Christian is not so, he is no citizen of the world, but a citizen of heaven;
a Christian is not so, he is no citizen of the world, but a citizen of heaven;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1990
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therefore it is said, Wee have our conversation in heaven, Phil. 3. 10. The Greeke word properly signifieth, Citizens or Burgeses;
Therefore it is said, we have our Conversation in heaven, Philip 3. 10. The Greek word properly signifies, Citizens or Burgess;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1990
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therefore Saint Ierome in his Epitaph upon Neapotian, renders it so;
Therefore Saint Jerome in his Epitaph upon Nepotian, renders it so;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1990
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and Beza pertinent to the sense, though not proper to the Text, Wee carry and behave our selves like Citizens,
and Beza pertinent to the sense, though not proper to the Text, we carry and behave our selves like Citizens,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1990
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or Bourgeses, or freemen of Heaven;
or Bourgeses, or freemen of Heaven;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1990
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they have all their affections, all their thoughts and desires bent that way, if they can obtaine that, they have as much as they desire, to crowne their wishes withall, they care for no other buying, but of the truth;
they have all their affections, all their thoughts and Desires bent that Way, if they can obtain that, they have as much as they desire, to crown their wishes withal, they care for no other buying, but of the truth;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1990
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they feare not selling but of their soules they wish no gaine but heaven.
they Fear not selling but of their Souls they wish no gain but heaven.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1990
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And indeed this life, doth only deserve to be called a life, this life which the Saints, which Christians live;
And indeed this life, does only deserve to be called a life, this life which the Saints, which Christians live;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1991
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The life that they live to God;
The life that they live to God;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1991
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and this life, is that that must prepare them for a better life, the life in heaven.
and this life, is that that must prepare them for a better life, the life in heaven.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1991
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SAINT PAULS TRVMPET; OR, AN ALARME FOR SLEEPIE CHRISTIANS. SERMON XXVI. ROM. 13. 11.
SAINT PAUL'S TRUMPET; OR, an ALARM FOR SLEEPY CHRISTIANS. SERMON XXVI. ROM. 13. 11.
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(31) sermon (DIV1)
2047
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Of any other life but this, wee may aske the question in the words of the Apostle, What is it? what is it? It deserves not so much as the name,
Of any other life but this, we may ask the question in the words of the Apostle, What is it? what is it? It deserves not so much as the name,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1991
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as he saith, though in name it be a life, indeed it is a death; but pretermit the disparitie, and difference betweene lives, some are comparatively, and other simply considered.
as he Says, though in name it be a life, indeed it is a death; but pretermit the disparity, and difference between lives, Some Are comparatively, and other simply considered.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1991
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The life simply considered, is the subject of the Apostles question, What is your life?
The life simply considered, is the Subject of the Apostles question, What is your life?
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1991
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Questions alway in the Scripture are empheticall, whether they tend to magnifie and advance, or to the vilifying and abasing of what they aime at;
Questions always in the Scripture Are empheticall, whither they tend to magnify and advance, or to the vilifying and abasing of what they aim At;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1992
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this here is most emphaticall, to shew us how poore and base a thing life is,
this Here is most emphatical, to show us how poor and base a thing life is,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1992
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like that question in Iob, to shew how poore and base a thing man is, Iob 7. 17. Lord, what is man, that thou art mindful of him,
like that question in Job, to show how poor and base a thing man is, Job 7. 17. Lord, what is man, that thou art mindful of him,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1992
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or settest thy hart upon him? So David, Psal. 8. 4. Lord, what is man, that thou art mindfull of him,
or settest thy heart upon him? So David, Psalm 8. 4. Lord, what is man, that thou art mindful of him,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1992
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or the son of man, that thou desirest him? Hee shewes how poore and base a thing man is:or the son of man, that thou Desirest him? He shows how poor and base a thing man is:
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1992
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and he him selfe gives the answer to it, Psal. 114. 6. Man is like to vanitie;
and he him self gives the answer to it, Psalm 114. 6. Man is like to vanity;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1992
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Nay, more plainly in Psal. 39. 6. Surely man is vanitie; nay, surely, saith the Prophet, man in his best estate is altogether vanitie.
Nay, more plainly in Psalm 39. 6. Surely man is vanity; nay, surely, Says the Prophet, man in his best estate is altogether vanity.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1992
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What could have beene more emphatically spoken? there is not a word there, but it hath its force;
What could have been more emphatically spoken? there is not a word there, but it hath its force;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1992
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Man is vanitie; Every man is vanity; Every man in his best estate is vanitie; Every man in his best estate, is altogether vanitie; Man is vanity; Every man is vanity; Every man in his best estate is vanity; Every man in his best estate, is altogether vanity;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1992
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and then there is a word of asseveration by which hee seales, and buckles up all;
and then there is a word of asseveration by which he Seals, and buckles up all;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1992
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surely, every man in his best estate, is altogether vanity. surely, every man in his best estate, is altogether vanity.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1992
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If the Apostle had but barely and nakedly said what hee had to say concerning the uncertaintie,
If the Apostle had but barely and nakedly said what he had to say Concerning the uncertainty,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1992
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and shortnesse of mans life, it had beene sufficient, if hee had said thus;
and shortness of men life, it had been sufficient, if he had said thus;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1992
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Your life is a vapour that appeares for a little while, &c. but hee fetcheth it in with a Quere, hee puts it to a question,Your life is a vapour that appears for a little while, etc. but he Fetches it in with a Quere, he puts it to a question,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1992
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as if hee would demurre, and have us to pawse and consider of it, hee brings it in with a what is your life?
as if he would demur, and have us to pause and Consider of it, he brings it in with a what is your life?
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1992
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By the Apostles leave, we may be bold to quit another question with him, what the Apostle meanes to expresse it thus? Surely it is to inculcate that into us more throughly,
By the Apostles leave, we may be bold to quit Another question with him, what the Apostle means to express it thus? Surely it is to inculcate that into us more thoroughly,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1993
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and to make us pawse upon that more seriously:
and to make us pause upon that more seriously:
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1993
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And that knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleepe.
And that knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep.
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(31) sermon (DIV1)
2048
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such questions as these make a great stop in a mans way, as Amaza's body in the 2 Sam. 12. 12. it stopped the passage of the people that they could not get forwards;
such questions as these make a great stop in a men Way, as Amaza's body in the 2 Sam. 12. 12. it stopped the passage of the people that they could not get forward;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1993
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so the interposing of such questions as these make a stop in our wayes and proceedings;
so the interposing of such questions as these make a stop in our ways and proceedings;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1993
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they make us take new thoughts and thinke againe, they make us enter into new cogitations,
they make us take new thoughts and think again, they make us enter into new cogitations,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1993
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whether it bee better for us in that wee are doing to persist, or to breake off.
whither it be better for us in that we Are doing to persist, or to break off.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1993
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Let the consideration of it teach us wisedome, especially in perusing, and foreknowing of our worldly businesse,
Let the consideration of it teach us Wisdom, especially in perusing, and foreknowing of our worldly business,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1994
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when wee are about it, let us ponder and pause, and suppose, and put the question,
when we Are about it, let us ponder and pause, and suppose, and put the question,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1994
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whether doe I well to doe thus? or what is it that I thus eagerly pursue? what is it that I seeke after?
whither do I well to do thus? or what is it that I thus eagerly pursue? what is it that I seek After?
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1994
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Is it honour that I am ambitious of? why what is our honour but a breath? a height that many are raised to, out of favour rather then desert? like Phaetons Chariot,
Is it honour that I am ambitious of? why what is our honour but a breath? a height that many Are raised to, out of favour rather then desert? like Phaetons Chariot,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1995
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or Icarus Plumes, a Pinacle of honour, upon which he that stands must expect advancement,
or Icarus Plumes, a Pinnacle of honour, upon which he that Stands must expect advancement,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1995
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or ruine, to some it is a cloud of smoake, that the higher it mounts, the sooner it dies.
or ruin, to Some it is a cloud of smoke, that the higher it mounts, the sooner it die.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1995
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It is riches that we set our hearts upon? let us aske the question what is riches,
It is riches that we Set our hearts upon? let us ask the question what is riches,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1996
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but thicke clay? as Habakuk tearmes it, red and white earth as Bernard saith,
but thick clay? as Habakkuk terms it, read and white earth as Bernard Says,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1996
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or the baggage of the earth, as another expresseth it, as baggage is to the Army,
or the baggage of the earth, as Another Expresses it, as baggage is to the Army,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1996
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so is riches to men, it cannot well be left behind, but alwayes hinders the march, and sometime loseth the battell;
so is riches to men, it cannot well be left behind, but always hinders the march, and sometime loses the battle;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1996
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in the the getting of them there is a great deale of labour, in the keeping of them a great deale of care,
in the the getting of them there is a great deal of labour, in the keeping of them a great deal of care,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1996
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and in the foregoing of them, a great deale of sorrow;
and in the foregoing of them, a great deal of sorrow;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1996
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a man may have them and not be happy, a man may want them, and yet be contented.
a man may have them and not be happy, a man may want them, and yet be contented.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1996
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Is it pleasure, we are in love with, and dote upon? let us aske the question, what is pleasure? as a rose fenced with thornes,
Is it pleasure, we Are in love with, and dote upon? let us ask the question, what is pleasure? as a rose fenced with thorns,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1997
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as a honey combe filled with stings; there is sweetnesse you will say, but it is very dangerous; forward it casts smiles;
as a honey comb filled with stings; there is sweetness you will say, but it is very dangerous; forward it Cast smiles;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1997
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but back ward it throwes darts; that joy is like the cracking of thornes;
but back ward it throws darts; that joy is like the cracking of thorns;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1997
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when it goes out, it is as the snuffe of a candle, there is a great deale of bitternesse, sometimes in the greatest joy we have.
when it Goes out, it is as the snuff of a candle, there is a great deal of bitterness, sometime in the greatest joy we have.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1997
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so that from other places of Scripture wee might answer the Apostles question, though he had said nothing;
so that from other places of Scripture we might answer the Apostles question, though he had said nothing;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2011
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Lastly, is it life we build upon? aske what is your life? the Text answers that, It is a vapour that appeares for a little while, and then vanisheth away.
Lastly, is it life we built upon? ask what is your life? the Text answers that, It is a vapour that appears for a little while, and then Vanishes away.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1998
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If we could thus ponder, and pause, with serious meditations upon those worldly businesses, that wee so eagerly pursue;
If we could thus ponder, and pause, with serious meditations upon those worldly businesses, that we so eagerly pursue;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1998
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and put these questions to our selves in the pursuing of them;
and put these questions to our selves in the pursuing of them;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1998
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Beloved, they would peradventure helpe us so farre to see into the vanitie and vexation of them,
beloved, they would Peradventure help us so Far to see into the vanity and vexation of them,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1998
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as that the edge and heate of our desires would be abated and pulled downe. I have done with the Question the Apostle propounds; What is your life?
as that the edge and heat of our Desires would be abated and pulled down. I have done with the Question the Apostle propounds; What is your life?
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
1998
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Now I come to the words of the answer;
Now I come to the words of the answer;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2000
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It is even a vapour that appeareth, &c. Wherein the shortnesse and uncertaintie of our life is set forth;It is even a vapour that appears, etc. Wherein the shortness and uncertainty of our life is Set forth;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2000
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In the description of it observe two things; First, what. Secondly, wherein. First, what it is compared to: A vapour.
In the description of it observe two things; First, what. Secondly, wherein. First, what it is compared to: A vapour.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2000
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Secondly, wherein it is compared to a vapour: In two things. The shortnesse of abiding. The suddennesse of departing.
Secondly, wherein it is compared to a vapour: In two things. The shortness of abiding. The suddenness of departing.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2004
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First, the shortnesse of abiding, a vapour, that appeareth for a while. Where first observe, that the Apostle saith it appeares only;
First, the shortness of abiding, a vapour, that appears for a while. Where First observe, that the Apostle Says it appears only;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2007
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hee saith not it is, but it appeareth so; it rather appeares, then is any matter of substance.
he Says not it is, but it appears so; it rather appears, then is any matter of substance.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2008
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And then this appearing is but short, for a little while, it tarries not.
And then this appearing is but short, for a little while, it tarries not.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2009
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And then the suddennesse of the departure, as the abiding is but short, so the departure of it is sudden, it is gone ere wee are aware;
And then the suddenness of the departure, as the abiding is but short, so the departure of it is sudden, it is gone ere we Are aware;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2010
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and when it is gone, we know not what is become of it; there is not so much as any print or memorie of it left.
and when it is gone, we know not what is become of it; there is not so much as any print or memory of it left.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2010
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To what our life is compared, that is the first point I am to speake of, it is compared to a vapour. If the Apostle had given no answer at all to the question he puts, wee might have imagined his meaning;
To what our life is compared, that is the First point I am to speak of, it is compared to a vapour. If the Apostle had given no answer At all to the question he puts, we might have imagined his meaning;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2011
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and from other places of Scripture have abundantly supplyed it.
and from other places of Scripture have abundantly supplied it.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2011
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How many times and places of Scripture sets forth the shortnesse, and uncertaintie of our life, by sundry similitudes and comparisons? sometimes it is compared to a dreame; sometimes to a spanne; sometimes to a shadow; sometimes to a weavers shuttle; sometimes to a swift post; sometimes to a short race; sometimes to a watch in the night;
How many times and places of Scripture sets forth the shortness, and uncertainty of our life, by sundry Similitudes and comparisons? sometime it is compared to a dream; sometime to a span; sometime to a shadow; sometime to a weavers shuttle; sometime to a swift post; sometime to a short raze; sometime to a watch in the night;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2011
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sometimes to a flower in the field; sometime to a tale that is told. All these are significant expressions, to shew the shortnesse and uncertaintie of life;
sometime to a flower in the field; sometime to a tale that is told. All these Are significant expressions, to show the shortness and uncertainty of life;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2011
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The Widowes sonne, Iairus Daughter, and Lazarus here.
The Widows son, Jairus Daughter, and Lazarus Here.
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(40) sermon (DIV1)
2824
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but his owne answer expresseth it fitly, and fully, by a pregnant, and pertinent resembling it to a vapour.
but his own answer Expresses it fitly, and Fully, by a pregnant, and pertinent resembling it to a vapour.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2011
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The Philosophers observe differences betweene vapours and exhalations, though both are drawne from the earth; yet the matter of an exhalation is moist and hot;
The Philosophers observe differences between vapours and exhalations, though both Are drawn from the earth; yet the matter of an exhalation is moist and hight;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2012
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the matter of vapours moist and cold: Exhalations rise from the superficies of the earth; Vapours lie in the earth: exhalations continue longer, vapours shorter;
the matter of vapours moist and cold: Exhalations rise from the superficies of the earth; Vapours lie in the earth: exhalations continue longer, vapours shorter;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2012
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but I need not stand upon Philosophicall distinctions, your life is a vapour. Observe how the resemblance holds betweene the one and the other.
but I need not stand upon Philosophical Distinctions, your life is a vapour. Observe how the resemblance holds between the one and the other.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2012
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First, a vapour is nothing but a breath, therefore it is called so, of a word that signifieth, blowing or a breath,
First, a vapour is nothing but a breath, Therefore it is called so, of a word that signifies, blowing or a breath,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2013
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or nothing but smoake, therefore Act. 2. it is called a vapour of smoake; and such is our life, a vapour, because breath is nothing but the breath of life; So Moses called it in Gen. 2. 7. and when a man dies, it is said his breath departs from him;
or nothing but smoke, Therefore Act. 2. it is called a vapour of smoke; and such is our life, a vapour, Because breath is nothing but the breath of life; So Moses called it in Gen. 2. 7. and when a man die, it is said his breath departs from him;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2013
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Therefore the Prophet Isaiah, he brings it as an argument, to shew what a vaine thing it is for a man to trust upon one, that hath no more hold on his life then so;
Therefore the Prophet Isaiah, he brings it as an argument, to show what a vain thing it is for a man to trust upon one, that hath no more hold on his life then so;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2013
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Cease from man, whose breath is in his nostrils; Cease from man, whose breath is in his nostrils;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2013
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what account is to bee made of him, yea, it is even as smoake, his dayes passe, and vanish away as smoake. what account is to be made of him, yea, it is even as smoke, his days pass, and vanish away as smoke.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2013
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Secondly, vapours are ingendered in the earth, and they lodge in the caverns, and hollow places of the earth;
Secondly, vapours Are engendered in the earth, and they lodge in the caverns, and hollow places of the earth;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2014
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that is their mansion house, where they have their beeing, such a vapour is our life;
that is their mansion house, where they have their being, such a vapour is our life;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2014
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for this body of ours wherein our life is, it is a body of earth;
for this body of ours wherein our life is, it is a body of earth;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2014
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Man hath his foundation in the dust, Iob 14. and there God hath provided a receptacle and dwelling place,Man hath his Foundation in the dust, Job 14. and there God hath provided a receptacle and Dwelling place,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2014
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for our life to bee received into, and contained;
for our life to be received into, and contained;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2014
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it is said, when God gave it Adam first, hee blew it into his nostrils, there he made a lodging for it;
it is said, when God gave it Adam First, he blew it into his nostrils, there he made a lodging for it;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2014
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therefore man is said to have his breath in his nostrils, in regard of which there is no trust to be given to him,
Therefore man is said to have his breath in his nostrils, in regard of which there is no trust to be given to him,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2014
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nor no account to bee made of him.
nor no account to be made of him.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2014
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Thirdly, Vapours are drawne out of the earth by the Sunne into the ayre, some to higher regions then others are;
Thirdly, Vapours Are drawn out of the earth by the Sun into the air, Some to higher regions then Others Are;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2015
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yet when they are all at their highest, they have no fixing nor setling, but are carried,
yet when they Are all At their highest, they have no fixing nor settling, but Are carried,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2015
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and agitated, and tossed by the winds, till at last they be dissolved into showres, and dewes, and fall backe to the earth;
and agitated, and tossed by the winds, till At last they be dissolved into showers, and dews, and fallen back to the earth;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2015
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and there we have sunnes that draw us up, the favour of Princes peradventure, or great persons, some to higher regions then others;
and there we have suns that draw us up, the favour of Princes Peradventure, or great Persons, Some to higher regions then Others;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2015
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some are drawne to high places of honour, but when they are there, they have no setling nor fixing, as vapours in the ayre;
Some Are drawn to high places of honour, but when they Are there, they have no settling nor fixing, as vapours in the air;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2015
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they are hurried and tossed, and carried to and fro, from one wind to another,
they Are hurried and tossed, and carried to and from, from one wind to Another,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2015
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and after a long and restlesse motion, at last they fall downe to the earth againe, out of which they were taken.
and After a long and restless motion, At last they fallen down to the earth again, out of which they were taken.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2015
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Fourthly, where the earth exhales many vapours, the earth is not so pure and wholsome as other places;
Fourthly, where the earth exhales many vapours, the earth is not so pure and wholesome as other places;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2016
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for by experience wee find the healthfullest places are in the hillie high Countreys, but moarish low grounds have least health,
for by experience we find the healthfullest places Are in the hilly high Countries', but moarish low grounds have least health,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2016
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and shortest lives, because of vapours; our life is a vapour in this respect;
and Shortest lives, Because of vapours; our life is a vapour in this respect;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2016
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Many ill ayres continually exhaled in our corrupt natures, the world is full of inordinate concupsicence,
Many ill airs continually exhaled in our corrupt nature's, the world is full of inordinate concupsicence,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2016
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and the Divell poysons every place where hee comes;
and the devil poisons every place where he comes;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2016
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so that while wee live here, wee live in a Moarish ground, and full of ill vapours and ayre,
so that while we live Here, we live in a Moarish ground, and full of ill vapours and air,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2016
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and therefore the higher we climbe the safer;
and Therefore the higher we climb the safer;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2016
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as God saith to Lot in another case, when he bid him get him to the Mountaines,
as God Says to Lot in Another case, when he bid him get him to the Mountains,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2016
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and there hee should be safe;
and there he should be safe;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2016
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so if we can get up to the Mountaine, the mount Sion, the place and habitation for God,
so if we can get up to the Mountain, the mount Sion, the place and habitation for God,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2016
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and his blessed Angels for ever, there we shall dwell in safetie, for there are no fogges and mists of temptations; there are no ill ayres;
and his blessed Angels for ever, there we shall dwell in safety, for there Are no fogs and mists of temptations; there Are no ill airs;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2016
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there is nothing that savours of sinne or miserie, either to breed us anoyance, or threaten vexation;
there is nothing that savours of sin or misery, either to breed us annoyance, or threaten vexation;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2016
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So you see the first thing what it is our life is resembled unto, and how fitly the resemblance holds.
So you see the First thing what it is our life is resembled unto, and how fitly the resemblance holds.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2016
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The second is, wherein it is compared to a Vapour. In two things; The shortnesse of abiding. The suddennesse of departing.
The second is, wherein it is compared to a Vapour. In two things; The shortness of abiding. The suddenness of departing.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2017
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The shortnesse of abiding, it appeares for a little while.
The shortness of abiding, it appears for a little while.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2020
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Where first observe, the Apostle useth the word of appearing, it is a thing rather in appearance then in deed; of shew rather then substance;
Where First observe, the Apostle uses the word of appearing, it is a thing rather in appearance then in deed; of show rather then substance;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2021
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such is a vapour, when it first ariseth, and breakes out of the earth, it makes a great swelling to the eye,
such is a vapour, when it First arises, and breaks out of the earth, it makes a great swelling to the eye,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2021
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as though it would fill the ayre, and darken the Sunne, yet it hath no soliditie nor substance with it,
as though it would fill the air, and darken the Sun, yet it hath no solidity nor substance with it,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2021
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but it is a meere empty tumour; it seemes and appeares to be something, but really it is nothing;
but it is a mere empty tumour; it seems and appears to be something, but really it is nothing;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2021
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and therefore Saint Austin knew not whether to call it a living death, or a dying life;
and Therefore Saint Austin knew not whither to call it a living death, or a dying life;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2021
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for truly it is another manner of thing that deserves to be called life;
for truly it is Another manner of thing that deserves to be called life;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2021
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only that deserves to bee called so, by which the soule lives to God, and by which the soule lives hereafter with God;
only that deserves to be called so, by which the soul lives to God, and by which the soul lives hereafter with God;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2021
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that is the life of the soule, this is the life of the body;
that is the life of the soul, this is the life of the body;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2021
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that is the life of Faith, the life that I live is by faith in the Sonne of God;
that is the life of Faith, the life that I live is by faith in the Son of God;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2021
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Hee calls not that life by which the body is united to the soule, but that he calls life, whereby the soule is united to God;
He calls not that life by which the body is united to the soul, but that he calls life, whereby the soul is united to God;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2021
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the soule may be dead, though the body be alive, if it be a stranger to the life of God, Dead in trespasses and sinnes, it may bee dead while it lives, Eph. 5. 14. Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead,
the soul may be dead, though the body be alive, if it be a stranger to the life of God, Dead in Trespasses and Sins, it may be dead while it lives, Ephesians 5. 14. Awake thou that Sleepest, and arise from the dead,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2021
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and Christ shall give thee light. and christ shall give thee Light.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2021
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Hee that lives in sinne, is dead in sinne, and the soule lives when the body is dead;
He that lives in sin, is dead in sin, and the soul lives when the body is dead;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2021
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therefore that cannot be the true life by which the body breathes, but that by which the soule subsists;
Therefore that cannot be the true life by which the body breathes, but that by which the soul subsists;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2021
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9843
if the soule when it is separate from the body, may have happinesse and live with God, that deserves truly the name of life;
if the soul when it is separate from the body, may have happiness and live with God, that deserves truly the name of life;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2021
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but if it be a stranger to it, though it live, that life is a dead life, nay the worst death;
but if it be a stranger to it, though it live, that life is a dead life, nay the worst death;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2021
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the Scripture calls it the second death, where though we never die, yet we are ever dying:
the Scripture calls it the second death, where though we never die, yet we Are ever dying:
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2021
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the life that we live here, it is rather a thing in appearance then a being.
the life that we live Here, it is rather a thing in appearance then a being.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2021
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So all these things that belong to this life, all the joyes, and all the sorrowes of it, they are rather appearing joyes,
So all these things that belong to this life, all the Joys, and all the sorrows of it, they Are rather appearing Joys,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2022
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and appearing sorrowes, then true joyes and true sorrowes.
and appearing sorrows, then true Joys and true sorrows.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2022
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Consider first the joyes of our life, they are not sound and true, but false and vaine joyes;
Consider First the Joys of our life, they Are not found and true, but false and vain Joys;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2023
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if any wicked or ill thing bee the object of joy, as it is of too too many, they rejoyce in doing wickedly, that is a false joy, they rejoyee in that they should sorrow and mourne for,
if any wicked or ill thing be the Object of joy, as it is of too too many, they rejoice in doing wickedly, that is a false joy, they rejoyee in that they should sorrow and mourn for,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2023
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and not only wicked and unlawfull, but worldly outward things, such as wee may rejoyce in, honours, pleasures, riches, and friends;
and not only wicked and unlawful, but worldly outward things, such as we may rejoice in, honours, pleasures, riches, and Friends;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2023
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yet these being well examined, there is no solide true joy, but a vaine joy in them,
yet these being well examined, there is no solid true joy, but a vain joy in them,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2023
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for they afford no rejoycing to the soule;
for they afford no rejoicing to the soul;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2023
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it is only matters of spirituall joy, the joy in the holy Ghost, that the soule rejoyceth in,
it is only matters of spiritual joy, the joy in the holy Ghost, that the soul Rejoiceth in,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2023
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and with that joy the soule is ravished, though it be bereft of other;
and with that joy the soul is ravished, though it be bereft of other;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2023
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as againe, the soule may be overcome with spirituall sorrow, though there be abundance of outward joy presented to it, Prov. 13. 14. our joyes are but appearing joyes.
as again, the soul may be overcome with spiritual sorrow, though there be abundance of outward joy presented to it, Curae 13. 14. our Joys Are but appearing Joys.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2023
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Consider our sorrowes, and they are but appearing too, whether it be losse of comfort that we sorrow for,
Consider our sorrows, and they Are but appearing too, whither it be loss of Comfort that we sorrow for,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2024
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or sense of paine, being rightly examined, we shall find that they be rather shewes then true griefes,
or sense of pain, being rightly examined, we shall find that they be rather shows then true griefs,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2024
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for there is nothing can bring true griefe upon the soule, but only the paine of sinne;
for there is nothing can bring true grief upon the soul, but only the pain of sin;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2024
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nor no losse can bring any true sorrow upon the soule, but the losse of Gods favour:
nor no loss can bring any true sorrow upon the soul, but the loss of God's favour:
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2024
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sorrow bestowed upon other things, it is but counterfeit sorrow, in comparison of this, therefore in Heb. 12. 11. the Apostle saith, that the chastisements that wee suffer here, they seeme grievous and not joyous;
sorrow bestowed upon other things, it is but counterfeit sorrow, in comparison of this, Therefore in Hebrew 12. 11. the Apostle Says, that the chastisements that we suffer Here, they seem grievous and not joyous;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2024
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they seeme grievous, as if all that we suffered here, were rather seeming then reall;
they seem grievous, as if all that we suffered Here, were rather seeming then real;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2024
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and undoubtedly the Apostle said right, for whatsoever chastisement a man hath here, hee may possible have more matter of joy then of sorrow;
and undoubtedly the Apostle said right, for whatsoever chastisement a man hath Here, he may possible have more matter of joy then of sorrow;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2024
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to the same purpose the Apostle 2 Cor. 9. 6. where hee describes the afflicted estate of the Saints (as God knowes they are subject to many afflictions) he doth it with an as it were, because he would vilifie the terrour of it.
to the same purpose the Apostle 2 Cor. 9. 6. where he describes the afflicted estate of the Saints (as God knows they Are Subject to many afflictions) he does it with an as it were, Because he would vilify the terror of it.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2024
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and not grant their condition so miserable as it appeares, as it were dying; as it were wanting, as it were sorrowing;
and not grant their condition so miserable as it appears, as it were dying; as it were wanting, as it were sorrowing;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2024
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it is but as it were, such as they were not:
it is but as it were, such as they were not:
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2024
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so in Esay 29. 8. the Prophet there tell us how it is with a hungry man,
so in Isaiah 29. 8. the Prophet there tell us how it is with a hungry man,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2024
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and with a thirstie man, when he dreames, he dreames he eates, and he dreames he drinkes;
and with a thirsty man, when he dreams, he dreams he eats, and he dreams he drinks;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2024
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But it is only the fancie of a dreame, he findes it quite otherwise, he findes his stomack as emptie as his hand,
But it is only the fancy of a dream, he finds it quite otherwise, he finds his stomach as empty as his hand,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2024
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so it is with our life here, it is no better then a waking dreame;
so it is with our life Here, it is no better then a waking dream;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2024
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where we seeme to do what is done, and wee seeme to be what we are:
where we seem to do what is done, and we seem to be what we Are:
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2024
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Saith the Poet, what is one, and what is another? Man is like a shadow of a dreame;
Says the Poet, what is one, and what is Another? Man is like a shadow of a dream;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2024
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he that seemes something now, anon he falls and comes to nothing; and he that seemes nothing now, anon he riseth and comes to something.
he that seems something now, anon he falls and comes to nothing; and he that seems nothing now, anon he Riseth and comes to something.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2024
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Thus you see that all that ever we have here, it is but only seeming, it is not reall,
Thus you see that all that ever we have Here, it is but only seeming, it is not real,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2025
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whether they be our joyes, or our sorrowes, they are but seeming joyes, and seeming sorrowes;
whither they be our Joys, or our sorrows, they Are but seeming Joys, and seeming sorrows;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2025
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yet againe this appearing, and seeming life of ours it indures (saith the Apostle) but a little while.
yet again this appearing, and seeming life of ours it endures (Says the Apostle) but a little while.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2025
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Indeed vapours last not long, for the first matter they are made of, affords not them any continuance;
Indeed vapours last not long, for the First matter they Are made of, affords not them any Continuance;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2026
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and besides that, they are easily dispelled and dispersed by the Sunne; such a vapour is our life.
and beside that, they Are Easily dispelled and dispersed by the Sun; such a vapour is our life.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2026
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9879
Out of the same Argument you may see that our life can continue but for a while, it cannot last long.
Out of the same Argument you may see that our life can continue but for a while, it cannot last long.
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2026
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First, it is but a breath, as a vapour is. Againe, as vapours are apt to be dispersed, and dispelled easily by the hot Sunne,
First, it is but a breath, as a vapour is. Again, as vapours Are apt to be dispersed, and dispelled Easily by the hight Sun,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2027
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and the cold wind, so hot and cold diseases, and infinite sort of other casualties are easily apt to dissipate it;
and the cold wind, so hight and cold diseases, and infinite sort of other casualties Are Easily apt to dissipate it;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2027
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it is true, some vapours hang longer in the ayre then others, so this vapour of life it may keepe longer residence in some bodies then in others,
it is true, Some vapours hang longer in the air then Others, so this vapour of life it may keep longer residence in Some bodies then in Others,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2027
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but when it is longest, it is but a little while; David determines the date of it within the tearme of 80, yeares:
but when it is longest, it is but a little while; David determines the date of it within the term of 80, Years:
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2027
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the strength and vigour of it in the opinion of the Philosopher is of lesse continuance, the mind decayes at 45. yeares,
the strength and vigour of it in the opinion of the Philosopher is of less Continuance, the mind decays At 45. Years,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2027
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and the body decayes at 35. If we compare the life of man with other creatures,
and the body decays At 35. If we compare the life of man with other creatures,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2027
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then we will say it is but a while: the Raven, the Elephant, the Stagge, they out-live man double and treble.
then we will say it is but a while: the Raven, the Elephant, the Stag, they outlive man double and triple.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2027
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If you compare it with the life of the world, then you will confesse it is but a little while, for the world hath continued and lasted some thousands of yeares,
If you compare it with the life of the world, then you will confess it is but a little while, for the world hath continued and lasted Some thousands of Years,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2028
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and there is not one man of ten thousand that holds to a hundred.
and there is not one man of ten thousand that holds to a hundred.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2028
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If we compare the continuance of this present age, to ages that are past, you will confesse it is but a-while; in formerages men lived some two hundred, some foure hundred, some five hundred, some nine hundred yeares;
If we compare the Continuance of this present age, to ages that Are past, you will confess it is but awhile; in formerages men lived Some two hundred, Some foure hundred, Some five hundred, Some nine hundred Years;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2029
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now, more die before ten, then after sixtie, so that if once our life were said to bee but the breadth of a hand, now I may say our life is but a fingers breadth.
now, more die before ten, then After sixtie, so that if once our life were said to be but the breadth of a hand, now I may say our life is but a fingers breadth.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2029
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9891
If we compare it with eternitie, I am sure you will say it lasts but a while; for eternitie cannot be measured with any revolution of dayes,
If we compare it with eternity, I am sure you will say it lasts but a while; for eternity cannot be measured with any revolution of days,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2030
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or moneths, or nights, or yeares; therefore in comparison of that:
or months, or nights, or Years; Therefore in comparison of that:
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2030
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the life of man is but a vapour, and a vapour that endures for a little while.
the life of man is but a vapour, and a vapour that endures for a little while.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2030
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I need not insist to prove this point, the truth of it is confirmed every day, I will only give you the use of it.
I need not insist to prove this point, the truth of it is confirmed every day, I will only give you the use of it.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2030
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First, is it so, that the life that we lead, is rather a seeming, appearing, then a reall life;
First, is it so, that the life that we led, is rather a seeming, appearing, then a real life;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2031
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for if God should lengthen out many mens lives, what would it bee but a lengthening of their miserie.
for if God should lengthen out many men's lives, what would it be but a lengthening of their misery.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2032
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then learne not to bee deluded with shewes, and appearances, not too much to be taken with the joyes of this life, they are but appearances,
then Learn not to be deluded with shows, and appearances, not too much to be taken with the Joys of this life, they Are but appearances,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2031
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and the sorrowes of this life, they are but shewes; wee condemne fooles that are taken with shewes, and not with substances;
and the sorrows of this life, they Are but shows; we condemn Fools that Are taken with shows, and not with substances;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2031
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as the Poet saith of Ixion, when he thought hee embraced a goddesse, hee embraced a cloud;
as the Poet Says of Ixion, when he Thought he embraced a goddess, he embraced a cloud;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2031
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wee embrace a cloud, when we thinke we embrace any good thing of this life;
we embrace a cloud, when we think we embrace any good thing of this life;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2031
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the world deludes us, as Michal did Saul, when hee thought he had found David, hee found nothing but an Image of David, and a pillow of goates haire;
the world deludes us, as Michal did Saul, when he Thought he had found David, he found nothing but an Image of David, and a pillow of Goats hair;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2031
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so what good things the world promiseth, they are not good things, but the image of good things;
so what good things the world promises, they Are not good things, but the image of good things;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2031
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honour is but the image of honour, they are only truly honourable that God honoureth, and such honour the world cannot bestow;
honour is but the image of honour, they Are only truly honourable that God Honoureth, and such honour the world cannot bestow;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2031
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she promiseth riches, but they are but the image of riches;
she promises riches, but they Are but the image of riches;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2031
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they are only truly rich, that are rich in God, and the world cannot bestow that;
they Are only truly rich, that Are rich in God, and the world cannot bestow that;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2031
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she promiseth pleasure, it is but the image of pleasure;
she promises pleasure, it is but the image of pleasure;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2031
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pleasure is only in the presence of God, at his right hand for evermore, and such pleasure the world cannot give;
pleasure is only in the presence of God, At his right hand for evermore, and such pleasure the world cannot give;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2031
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shee promiseth life, but it is but the image of life;
she promises life, but it is but the image of life;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2031
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that is only the true life whereby the soule lives unto God, and hereafter with God,
that is only the true life whereby the soul lives unto God, and hereafter with God,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2031
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and such a life as this the world is not able to give.
and such a life as this the world is not able to give.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2031
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Therefore let us not dote upon the world and worldly things, but learne as the Apostle exhorts, Col. 3. 2. To set our affections on things above;
Therefore let us not dote upon the world and worldly things, but Learn as the Apostle exhorts, Col. 3. 2. To Set our affections on things above;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2031
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Those are the only reall good things, these are but imaginarie.
Those Are the only real good things, these Are but imaginary.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2031
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In the second place, this appearing life of ours, it lasts but a little while; this may afford to us comfort, and instruction;
In the second place, this appearing life of ours, it lasts but a little while; this may afford to us Comfort, and instruction;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2032
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first comfort to those, whose life here is full of troubles and sorrowes:
First Comfort to those, whose life Here is full of Troubles and sorrows:
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2032
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the shorter time they have to indure, the more patient they may be in induring of it;
the shorter time they have to endure, the more patient they may be in enduring of it;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2032
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nay, there is no greater blessing for those that live here wretchedly and miserably, then the abreviating and shortening their dayes;
nay, there is no greater blessing for those that live Here wretchedly and miserably, then the abreviating and shortening their days;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2032
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Why is light given to them that are in misery, (saith Iob) and the life of them is bitter to their soule, they long for death, Why is Light given to them that Are in misery, (Says Job) and the life of them is bitter to their soul, they long for death,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2032
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and desire it, and digge for it, more then for treasure; and rejoyce and are axceeding glad when they find the grave. and desire it, and dig for it, more then for treasure; and rejoice and Are axceeding glad when they find the grave.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2032
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As the miserie of our life may be the more easie, considering the shortnesse of it,
As the misery of our life may be the more easy, considering the shortness of it,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2032
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And as it serves for comfort, so for instruction; for if the life we live in here be but for a little while;
And as it serves for Comfort, so for instruction; for if the life we live in Here be but for a little while;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2033
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then learne to bestow this little time of life that we spend here, as profitably, and as faithfully as we can, both for the receiving and doing of good.
then Learn to bestow this little time of life that we spend Here, as profitably, and as faithfully as we can, both for the receiving and doing of good.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2033
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Thou that livest now under a good Magistrate, under a good Minister, under a good Father, under a good Master, gaine all the good thou canst now, for peradventure they shall live;
Thou that Livest now under a good Magistrate, under a good Minister, under a good Father, under a good Master, gain all the good thou Canst now, for Peradventure they shall live;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2033
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nay, certainly they shall live but a little while; and when their life is once quenched, thou knowest not what light thou maist have to walke by.
nay, Certainly they shall live but a little while; and when their life is once quenched, thou Knowest not what Light thou Mayest have to walk by.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2033
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And for our selves, since our life is but a while, let us be carefull to doe all the good we can, be stirring betimes, while wee have opportunitie, let us doe good to all.
And for our selves, since our life is but a while, let us be careful to do all the good we can, be stirring betimes, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2033
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It is the madnesse of the Epicures, because they shall live but a while, they will live onely to themselves;
It is the madness of the Epicureans, Because they shall live but a while, they will live only to themselves;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2033
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Let us eate and drinke, because wee shall die tomorrow; Let us eat and drink, Because we shall die tomorrow;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2033
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and that is the reason, they die as beasts, because they care not to live as men.
and that is the reason, they die as beasts, Because they care not to live as men.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2033
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When they sing out their first canto, we will fill our selves with pleasure, the burden of the song must bee, that wee have wearied our selves with sinne.
When they sing out their First canto, we will fill our selves with pleasure, the burden of the song must be, that we have wearied our selves with sin.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2033
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And it is the folly of the Mammonists, considering that they have not long to live, to put off the doing of all good till they die,
And it is the folly of the Mammonists, considering that they have not long to live, to put off the doing of all good till they die,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2033
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whereas the rule of Christ is, to worke while wee have day, for shortly the night will come, when no man can worke;
whereas the Rule of christ is, to work while we have day, for shortly the night will come, when no man can work;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2033
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They contrary put off all their worke till night; all the day their charitie sleepes, and doth nothing;
They contrary put off all their work till night; all the day their charity sleeps, and does nothing;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2033
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as one said wittily, that that men give then, they give of other bodies then their owne,
as one said wittily, that that men give then, they give of other bodies then their own,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2033
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for they give that that they can keepe no longer, and though it be said to bee given by their Will and Deed, it is rather their Deed then their Will,
for they give that that they can keep no longer, and though it be said to be given by their Will and Deed, it is rather their Deed then their Will,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2033
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for if they could have their will, it should never bee their Deed, they would rather be possessers of it themselves,
for if they could have their will, it should never be their Deed, they would rather be possessers of it themselves,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2033
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then that others should be their Executors, but be exhorted to doe workes of charitie,
then that Others should be their Executors, but be exhorted to do works of charity,
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2033
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and other good workes, while you have time, while you may make your owne eyes your overseers,
and other good works, while you have time, while you may make your own eyes your Overseers,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2033
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and your owne hands your executors, while you have opportunitie doe good to your selves, and others, and the rather, because you know not how long opportunitie will be afforded, or tooke from you;
and your own hands your Executors, while you have opportunity doe good to your selves, and Others, and the rather, Because you know not how long opportunity will be afforded, or took from you;
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2033
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For what is your life, it is even a vapour that appeareth for a little while. For what is your life, it is even a vapour that appears for a little while.
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2033
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The next is the suddennesse of departing, It appeares for a while, and then vanisheth away; And here my discourse must be like a vapour, short, it suddenly vanisheth away, that is the nature of a vapour,
The next is the suddenness of departing, It appears for a while, and then Vanishes away; And Here my discourse must be like a vapour, short, it suddenly Vanishes away, that is the nature of a vapour,
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(30) sermon (DIV1)
2035
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for as there is no matter to give it a fixed foundation; so when it appeareth for a little, it soone dissolveth and vanisheth awayto nothing;
for as there is no matter to give it a fixed Foundation; so when it appears for a little, it soon dissolveth and Vanishes awayto nothing;
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and such a vapour is the life of man, it is gone suddenly, it is gone before wee be aware,
and such a vapour is the life of man, it is gone suddenly, it is gone before we be aware,
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and when it is gone, there is no memorie of it remaines, no print of it;
and when it is gone, there is no memory of it remains, no print of it;
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how suddenly and quickly, in a moment, in the twinckling of an eye have many been deprived, both of breath and life,
how suddenly and quickly, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye have many been deprived, both of breath and life,
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as one would put out a candle, or tread out a snuffe.
as one would put out a candle, or tread out a snuff.
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It is true, sicknesse is one common Bailiffe that arests men at the suite of Death,
It is true, sickness is one Common Bailiff that arests men At the suit of Death,
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but many a one hath beene made the prisoner of Death, that was never arested at the suite of Death;
but many a one hath been made the prisoner of Death, that was never arrested At the suit of Death;
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yee know Abell was murthered in the field; Ely broke his necke from the chaire; Absalon was snatched up in an Oke;
ye know Abel was murdered in the field; Ely broke his neck from the chair; Absalom was snatched up in an Oak;
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the disobedient Prophet was slaine by a Lyon; the disobedient Prince was trodden to death in a crowde;
the disobedient Prophet was slain by a lion; the disobedient Prince was trodden to death in a crowd;
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Abimelech was slaine by a peece of a milstone; Pope Adrian was choaked with swallowing a flie;Abimelech was slain by a piece of a millstone; Pope Adrian was choked with swallowing a fly;
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Pelus slaine with the fall of a tile. Such is our life, as a vapour, as the sand of an houre-glasse, ever spending, and ever running out;Pelus slain with the fallen of a tile. Such is our life, as a vapour, as the sand of an Hourglass, ever spending, and ever running out;
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as Gregorie hath it in his Moralls, Looke how many dayes a man addes to his life,
as Gregory hath it in his Morals, Look how many days a man adds to his life,
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so many steps hee takes to his death; So Ieremie to Heliodorus, wee are ever dying, for we every day change;
so many steps he Takes to his death; So Ieremie to Heliodorus, we Are ever dying, for we every day change;
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when I am writing this, all the points of my penne spends a point of my life;
when I am writing this, all the points of my pen spends a point of my life;
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nay, while we are hearing this Sermon, we are passing on. I will make a little Vse of it; and then I have done.
nay, while we Are hearing this Sermon, we Are passing on. I will make a little Use of it; and then I have done.
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First, make the Vse the Apostle doth to them that build upon futuritie, and thinke they may do what they list;
First, make the Use the Apostle does to them that built upon futurity, and think they may do what they list;
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you that thinke you wil do to day, and to morrow, what you list.
you that think you will do to day, and to morrow, what you list.
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Oh, saith the Apostle, what reason have you to build on to day, and to morrow,
O, Says the Apostle, what reason have you to built on to day, and to morrow,
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when yee know not what a day will bring forth? We may not promise our selves life for to morrow, much lesse may we do as the foole in the Gospel, promise years,
when ye know not what a day will bring forth? We may not promise our selves life for to morrow, much less may we do as the fool in the Gospel, promise Years,
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O that my people were wise, they would understand this, they would consider their latter end. Oh that my people were wise, they would understand this, they would Consider their latter end.
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when we cannot assure our selves of a moment of life, if wee might assure our selves of a moment of life, in which it might be said, it were impossible to die, we might possibly be immortall,
when we cannot assure our selves of a moment of life, if we might assure our selves of a moment of life, in which it might be said, it were impossible to die, we might possibly be immortal,
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and not die at all, but as Ambrose saith, corruptible, is not so capable of incorruption,
and not die At all, but as Ambrose Says, corruptible, is not so capable of incorruption,
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but since it hath beene subject to fall, till it doth fall, it is ever declining;
but since it hath been Subject to fallen, till it does fallen, it is ever declining;
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there is no building nor trusting to uncertaine futuritie, we must not rest, and trust on those things which are to come,
there is no building nor trusting to uncertain futurity, we must not rest, and trust on those things which Are to come,
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but only upon God, and speake conditionally of them, not absolutely;
but only upon God, and speak conditionally of them, not absolutely;
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referre the successe and disposing of all things to come, to the will and good pleasure of God, remembring what our life is,
refer the success and disposing of all things to come, to the will and good pleasure of God, remembering what our life is,
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so make lesse accompt of our life, and of our selves and all.
so make less account of our life, and of our selves and all.
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Secondly, seeing our life is so vanishing, let us ever prepare for death, for sudden death, because life is vanishing;
Secondly, seeing our life is so vanishing, let us ever prepare for death, for sudden death, Because life is vanishing;
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Thou knowest not in what houre thy master will come. Thou Knowest not in what hour thy master will come.
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Therefore every houre we should so bestow our selves, that our Master may find us at worke.
Therefore every hour we should so bestow our selves, that our Master may find us At work.
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For this, two things are requisite;
For this, two things Are requisite;
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First, ever thinke of death, death cannot be sudden to that man, that ever thinkes of it.
First, ever think of death, death cannot be sudden to that man, that ever thinks of it.
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Secondly, be carefull to lead a godly life;
Secondly, be careful to led a godly life;
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the goodnesse of the life consists not in the long continuance of it, but in the well imploying of it, it may be any mans case to live well, it can be no mans to live long;
the Goodness of the life consists not in the long Continuance of it, but in the well employing of it, it may be any men case to live well, it can be no men to live long;
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our comfort is, though our life bee momentarie, yet notwithstanding this very moment of time, is enough to gaine to us here-after eternitie,
our Comfort is, though our life be momentary, yet notwithstanding this very moment of time, is enough to gain to us hereafter eternity,
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and how much better is a short time well spent, for the purchasing of eternall happinesse,
and how much better is a short time well spent, for the purchasing of Eternal happiness,
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then a short time ill spent, for the purchasing of eternall miserie? your life is momentarie,
then a short time ill spent, for the purchasing of Eternal misery? your life is momentary,
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yet eternity depends on it, if it be spent ill, eternall miserie, if well we are eternally happy:
yet eternity depends on it, if it be spent ill, Eternal misery, if well we Are eternally happy:
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howsoever here we vanish as a vapour; yet one day wee shall become as fixed starres in the right hand of Christ, wee shall shine as starres for ever.
howsoever Here we vanish as a vapour; yet one day we shall become as fixed Stars in the right hand of christ, we shall shine as Stars for ever.
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Thus I have shewed how the life of man is compared to a vapour that appeares for a little while, and then vanisheth away. Beloved;
Thus I have showed how the life of man is compared to a vapour that appears for a little while, and then Vanishes away. beloved;
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I pray let not this Sermon passe as a vapour, let not all of it passe away in the sound you heare, but fix it as a naile in a sure place, in your understanding, in your memorie, in your affections;
I pray let not this Sermon pass as a vapour, let not all of it pass away in the found you hear, but fix it as a nail in a sure place, in your understanding, in your memory, in your affections;
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Wee have a spectacle here before us, that was a reall comment upon this Text; She did understand the Doctrine of it, and was excellent in the practice of it;
we have a spectacle Here before us, that was a real comment upon this Text; She did understand the Doctrine of it, and was excellent in the practice of it;
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A Gentlewoman that deserved a better Orator to commemorate the vertues that were in her, and to give her praises due;
A Gentlewoman that deserved a better Orator to commemorate the Virtues that were in her, and to give her praises due;
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it had beene a fitter worke for your reverend and worthy Minister, whose absence at this time I supply, he could have spoken more fully of her then I can,
it had been a fitter work for your reverend and worthy Minister, whose absence At this time I supply, he could have spoken more Fully of her then I can,
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because he was acquainted longer with her then I was;
Because he was acquainted longer with her then I was;
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I account it a part of my unhappinesse, that I knew her so little a while,
I account it a part of my unhappiness, that I knew her so little a while,
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and peradventure you will say it is a part of her unhappinesse, that this office is done by one that knew her so little a while;
and Peradventure you will say it is a part of her unhappiness, that this office is done by one that knew her so little a while;
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It is true indeed, I am not able to say much of her, for my knowledge of her was but a few weekes or moneths, by reason of our neighbourhood in the Countrey,
It is true indeed, I am not able to say much of her, for my knowledge of her was but a few weeks or months, by reason of our neighbourhood in the Country,
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but then I observed her to be one of the ornaments of her sexe, and every thing that came from her was gracefull and comely;
but then I observed her to be one of the Ornament of her sex, and every thing that Come from her was graceful and comely;
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the sweetnesse of nature and grace, in my opinion concurred in her;
the sweetness of nature and grace, in my opinion concurred in her;
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But I must deliver the most that I have to say, from the report that I have from others, yet from very good hands.
But I must deliver the most that I have to say, from the report that I have from Others, yet from very good hands.
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Solomon saith, A good name, is as a good oyntment poured forth, like the precions Alablaster-boxe that Mary broke on the head of our Saviour, the smell of it perfumed all the house;Solomon Says, A good name, is as a good ointment poured forth, like the precions Alablaster-boxe that Marry broke on the head of our Saviour, the smell of it perfumed all the house;
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I may say of her, as the Apostle saith of Demetrius, She was well reported of by all,
I may say of her, as the Apostle Says of Demetrius, She was well reported of by all,
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and I am perswaded she was reported well of the truth it selfe, shee had a name answerable to her vertues;
and I am persuaded she was reported well of the truth it self, she had a name answerable to her Virtues;
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Solomon saith, A prudent wife, or a good wife, is the gift of God; Solomon Says, A prudent wife, or a good wife, is the gift of God;
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shee was a Theodosia, that was her name, The gift of God; and a gift God bestowed to the comfort of him that had her.
she was a Theodosia, that was her name, The gift of God; and a gift God bestowed to the Comfort of him that had her.
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Shee was constant both in the performance of publike duties and private, in hearing Gods word, not only on the Lords day,
She was constant both in the performance of public duties and private, in hearing God's word, not only on the lords day,
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but (as occasion gave leave) on the weeke-dayes, and she was not only constant at good exercises abroad,
but (as occasion gave leave) on the weekdays, and she was not only constant At good exercises abroad,
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but (which was the crowne of her commendations) she was so at home also, shee was constant in reading the Word;
but (which was the crown of her commendations) she was so At home also, she was constant in reading the Word;
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I am credibly informed, that shee read over the Bible seven times in the seven yeares that shee was married;
I am credibly informed, that she read over the bible seven times in the seven Years that she was married;
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Shee constantly made use of that shee heard, I my selfe saw no lesse then two quires of paper writ out with her owne hand, collected partly out of other bookes,
She constantly made use of that she herd, I my self saw no less then two quires of paper writ out with her own hand, collected partly out of other books,
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but principally out of Sermons, not noted at Church, when shee heard them, but when she came home, being in this like Mary that layed up the sayings of Christ in her heart;
but principally out of Sermons, not noted At Church, when she herd them, but when she Come home, being in this like Marry that laid up the sayings of christ in her heart;
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her daily spending of her time was commendable, and exemplarie;
her daily spending of her time was commendable, and exemplary;
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in the morning up to prayer with her familie, and then unto private prayer by her selfe:
in the morning up to prayer with her family, and then unto private prayer by her self:
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from prayer to reading, and then to worke; and then to prayer, and to dinner, and then to worke;
from prayer to reading, and then to work; and then to prayer, and to dinner, and then to work;
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this was her continuall course of life without interruption.
this was her continual course of life without interruption.
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Shee was a Sarah for obedience, Rebecca for wisedome, Mary for pietie, Martha for houswiferie, a true Lidea, shee heard,
Shee was a Sarah for Obedience, Rebecca for Wisdom, Marry for piety, Martha for housewifery, a true Lidea, she herd,
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and God opened her heart, that shee attended to those things she heard. A true Dorcas, full of good workes;
and God opened her heart, that she attended to those things she herd. A true Dorcas, full of good works;
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they that knew her, knew her (so farre as wisedome and discretion dictated to her) full of charitie, of good workes, and almes-deedes.
they that knew her, knew her (so Far as Wisdom and discretion dictated to her) full of charity, of good works, and almsdeeds.
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But her life was a vapour that appeared for a little while, and then vanished away.
But her life was a vapour that appeared for a little while, and then vanished away.
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Shee verefied my Text too truely, in that it pleased God suddenly to call her, even in the prime and strength of her yeares, she was but a young woman, and shee died in Child-bed.
She verified my Text too truly, in that it pleased God suddenly to call her, even in the prime and strength of her Years, she was but a young woman, and she died in Childbed.
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You that are Child-bearing women, I wish you to set this patterne and example before your eyes,
You that Are Childbearing women, I wish you to Set this pattern and Exampl before your eyes,
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and learn by this spectacle to see how neere you walke to the brincke of your grave,
and Learn by this spectacle to see how near you walk to the brink of your grave,
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when you come to be delivered of childe;
when you come to be Delivered of child;
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I wonder therefore by the way, that any should find fault with that solemne thanks-giving, that is appointed by the Church to be rendred to God for women,
I wonder Therefore by the Way, that any should find fault with that solemn thanksgiving, that is appointed by the Church to be rendered to God for women,
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for his preserving them from the great danger of Child-birth, there is but a step betweene you and death, you should then have a care to prepare for your death;
for his preserving them from the great danger of Childbirth, there is but a step between you and death, you should then have a care to prepare for your death;
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I see a great deale of time spent to prepare all brave and fine, God may quickly turne all your chambers,
I see a great deal of time spent to prepare all brave and fine, God may quickly turn all your chambers,
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and hang them with blacke, and turne your jollitie into mourning; therefore you should rather prepare for your winding-sheete, and for your grave; for undoubtedly she did so:
and hang them with black, and turn your jollity into mourning; Therefore you should rather prepare for your winding-sheet, and for your grave; for undoubtedly she did so:
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and I may in some sence apply that literally of the Apostle to her; In bearing of children shee is saved.
and I may in Some sense apply that literally of the Apostle to her; In bearing of children she is saved.
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It is true, the Apostle gives that as an argument of comfort to women, because before hee had preached obedience to them, a doctrine that they doe not well relish,
It is true, the Apostle gives that as an argument of Comfort to women, Because before he had preached Obedience to them, a Doctrine that they do not well relish,
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yet he gives two reasons, because Adam was first made, and she first sinned, that is another reason;
yet he gives two Reasons, Because Adam was First made, and she First sinned, that is Another reason;
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yet lest shee should bee too much discouraged with that of the Apostle, and because the paine of child-bearing was threatned to women for a part of their curse;
yet lest she should be too much discouraged with that of the Apostle, and Because the pain of childbearing was threatened to women for a part of their curse;
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the Apostle addes that as a comfort; In bearing of children they shall bee saved.
the Apostle adds that as a Comfort; In bearing of children they shall be saved.
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Notwithstanding the paine and sorrow of child-bearing was inflicted as a punishment upon them, yet under that curse there is a way of salvation opened;
Notwithstanding the pain and sorrow of childbearing was inflicted as a punishment upon them, yet under that curse there is a Way of salvation opened;
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if they be such women, saith the Apostle, as, continue in faith and charitie, with holinesse and sobrietie.
if they be such women, Says the Apostle, as, continue in faith and charity, with holiness and sobriety.
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These vertues being eminent in this deare Christian sister of ours, no doubt but in bearing of children shee is saved;
These Virtues being eminent in this deer Christian sister of ours, no doubt but in bearing of children she is saved;
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that is, she found under that curse, a way to a blessing, an everlasting blessing of salvation.
that is, she found under that curse, a Way to a blessing, an everlasting blessing of salvation.
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How shee disposed her selfe in the time of her sicknesse, those of the family well know;
How she disposed her self in the time of her sickness, those of the family well know;
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truly I have not oft, scarse ever heard of a woman of her ranke and quality, (for shee was a woman well descended,
truly I have not oft, scarce ever herd of a woman of her rank and quality, (for she was a woman well descended,
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and well bred,) and yet I never heard of a woman more beloved, and more bewayled:
and well bred,) and yet I never herd of a woman more Beloved, and more bewailed:
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her Husband complaines of his losse, never man lost a better wife; all the servants, never any had a better Mistris;
her Husband complains of his loss, never man lost a better wife; all the Servants, never any had a better Mistress;
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and all the neighbours, never any had a better neighbour.
and all the neighbours, never any had a better neighbour.
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Concerning her in the time of her sicknesse, they can give a better, and more particular testimonie then I;
Concerning her in the time of her sickness, they can give a better, and more particular testimony then I;
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I only did one office and service to her, when in the absence of your reverend Pastor, I was called, I visited her an houre or two before she went,
I only did one office and service to her, when in the absence of your reverend Pastor, I was called, I visited her an hour or two before she went,
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when (God knowes) she was faint and weake, and able to breath but a few words, but they were sweet;
when (God knows) she was faint and weak, and able to breath but a few words, but they were sweet;
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I told her, I hoped, and doubted not, but that as she had made a Christian profession in her life-time,
I told her, I hoped, and doubted not, but that as she had made a Christian profession in her lifetime,
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so now shee would seale it up: she answered;
so now she would seal it up: she answered;
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I have indevoured to serve God, but with a great deale of infirmitie and weaknesse, I rest not upon that, I rest upon my evidence, and there is my comfort; I have endeavoured to serve God, but with a great deal of infirmity and weakness, I rest not upon that, I rest upon my evidence, and there is my Comfort;
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I doubt not, but hee that hath given mee the evidence, will also give me the inheritance. I doubt not, but he that hath given me the evidence, will also give me the inheritance.
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I thinke these were the last words shee spake.
I think these were the last words she spoke.
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Thus shee is gone to her rest, her body to rest, as a prisoner of hope, till the Resurrection, her soule rests in the armes of God;
Thus she is gone to her rest, her body to rest, as a prisoner of hope, till the Resurrection, her soul rests in the arms of God;
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I have no more to say to her, or of her, then that Christ said to the woman in the Gospell;
I have no more to say to her, or of her, then that christ said to the woman in the Gospel;
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Woman, goe in peace, thy faith hath saved thee. FINIS.Woman, go in peace, thy faith hath saved thee. FINIS.
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THE holy Apostle in this Chapter, he delivers a number of precepts, and generall rules for sanctification,
THE holy Apostle in this Chapter, he delivers a number of Precepts, and general rules for sanctification,
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and enforceth them with sundry reasons. Among them all, the words that I have read, they are one principall, both Precept, and reason enforcing it;
and enforceth them with sundry Reasons. Among them all, the words that I have read, they Are one principal, both Precept, and reason enforcing it;
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Considering the season, it is time that yee arise from sleepe. These few words may be called, Saint Pauls Trumpet, to rouze the sluggish Christian.Considering the season, it is time that ye arise from sleep. These few words may be called, Saint Paul's Trumpet, to rouse the sluggish Christian.
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They were the occasion of the conversion of that famous instrument, S. Austin as hee saith in the eighth booke of his Confessions, the last Chapter.
They were the occasion of the conversion of that famous Instrument, S. Austin as he Says in the eighth book of his Confessions, the last Chapter.
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Hee reports, that when the time of his conversion came neere, he was in a marvellous great agonie,
He reports, that when the time of his conversion Come near, he was in a marvellous great agony,
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and conflict, beset with a number of temptations, whereby Satan would still have detained him in the spirituall sleepe he was in:
and conflict, beset with a number of temptations, whereby Satan would still have detained him in the spiritual sleep he was in:
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being in this marvellous conflict, hee could not but goe from his Chamber to his Garden,
being in this marvellous conflict, he could not but go from his Chamber to his Garden,
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and there hee prostrated himselfe on his face before the Lord, and earnestly, and ardently called upon God.
and there he prostrated himself on his face before the Lord, and earnestly, and ardently called upon God.
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And in his prayer (as himselfe records) he seemed that he did heare the voyce of a child speake to him, Tolle, lege: Take up the booke and reade.
And in his prayer (as himself records) he seemed that he did hear the voice of a child speak to him, Take, lege: Take up the book and read.
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Hereupon running backe againe to his studie, his booke being open, the first place that he cast his eye upon was this verse;
Hereupon running back again to his study, his book being open, the First place that he cast his eye upon was this verse;
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It is now time, considering the season, that you awake out of sleepe. It is now time, considering the season, that you awake out of sleep.
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And (saith he) with the end of the sentence I found an infused life. And (Says he) with the end of the sentence I found an infused life.
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Hee found in the reading of this sentence, as soone as he had read it, the life of grace infused into him, and his conversion was compleat.
He found in the reading of this sentence, as soon as he had read it, the life of grace infused into him, and his conversion was complete.
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This place of Scripture hath beene famous in the Church, for the conversion of that famous instrument.
This place of Scripture hath been famous in the Church, for the conversion of that famous Instrument.
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I would to God (as wee doe not despaire) that the Lord would bestow the same blessing among some of us;
I would to God (as we do not despair) that the Lord would bestow the same blessing among Some of us;
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who not only heare these words read, but are now to be expounded in your eares.
who not only hear these words read, but Are now to be expounded in your ears.
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For the understanding of which, wee are to enquire of divers things for the meaning of the words.
For the understanding of which, we Are to inquire of diverse things for the meaning of the words.
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First, we are to enquire what is here meant by sleepe; It is time to awake out of sleepe. First, we Are to inquire what is Here meant by sleep; It is time to awake out of sleep.
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Secondly, what is meant by arising, or awaking out of sleepe. Thirdly, who they be that must arise, or wake out of sleepe.
Secondly, what is meant by arising, or awaking out of sleep. Thirdly, who they be that must arise, or wake out of sleep.
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Fourthly, and lastly, why the Apostle doth bestow this exhortation upon sleepy persons that cannot heare what he saith?
Fourthly, and lastly, why the Apostle does bestow this exhortation upon sleepy Persons that cannot hear what he Says?
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so here the Spirit of grace quickens the whole soule.
so Here the Spirit of grace quickens the Whole soul.
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For the first of these, what is meant by sleepe? Sleepe in Scripture is threefold Naturall. Morall. Spirituall.
For the First of these, what is meant by sleep? Sleep in Scripture is threefold Natural. Moral. Spiritual.
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Naturall sleepe is that spoken of, Psal. 3. 5. I will lay my selfe downe to sleepe, and rise againe.
Natural sleep is that spoken of, Psalm 3. 5. I will lay my self down to sleep, and rise again.
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This naturall sleepe is the rest, and restitution of nature. Morall sleepe, is naturall death;
This natural sleep is the rest, and restitution of nature. Moral sleep, is natural death;
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this is the death, and dissolution of nature, of which the Scripture speaketh, Dan. 12. 2. They that sleepe in the dust, shall rise againe. And Act. 7. ult.
this is the death, and dissolution of nature, of which the Scripture speaks, Dan. 12. 2. They that sleep in the dust, shall rise again. And Act. 7. ult.
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When Steven had spoken these words, hee fell asleepe, that is, he died. Spirituall sleepe, it is the sleepe of sinne, and securitie:When Steven had spoken these words, he fell asleep, that is, he died. Spiritual sleep, it is the sleep of sin, and security:
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this is the death and privation of grace in the soule; as the other is the privation of life in the body: of this our Text speaketh;
this is the death and privation of grace in the soul; as the other is the privation of life in the body: of this our Text speaks;
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It is time to arise, or awake out of this sleepe; the sleepe of sinne, and securitie.It is time to arise, or awake out of this sleep; the sleep of sin, and security.
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Now the state of sinne and securitie, is compared here to the state of sleepe, because there are many resemblances and likenesses betweene the state of a sinner, and a sleepie man:
Now the state of sin and security, is compared Here to the state of sleep, Because there Are many resemblances and Likenesses between the state of a sinner, and a sleepy man:
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for what effect sleepe hath in the body, the same effect hath the sleepe of sinne in the soule.
for what Effect sleep hath in the body, the same Effect hath the sleep of sin in the soul.
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I will shew it you in a few instances, and so passe it.
I will show it you in a few instances, and so pass it.
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First, They that sleepe (saith the Apostle) sleepe in the night. The same that the Apostle aymes at here;
First, They that sleep (Says the Apostle) sleep in the night. The same that the Apostle aims At Here;
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It is time to awake out of sleepe: because the night is past. The night is a time to sleepe in.It is time to awake out of sleep: Because the night is past. The night is a time to sleep in.
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So, those that sleepe in sinne, it is because they are in the night of sinne, there is a darknesse, the Canopie is spread over them, the Sunne of grace,
So, those that sleep in sin, it is Because they Are in the night of sin, there is a darkness, the Canopy is spread over them, the Sun of grace,
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and the day of salvation shines not upon them: their eyes are closed up in darknesse, as it is with a sleepie man.
and the day of salvation shines not upon them: their eyes Are closed up in darkness, as it is with a sleepy man.
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Againe, when a man goes to sleepe, he puts off his cloathes; he lies naked, exposed to all dangers.
Again, when a man Goes to sleep, he puts off his clothes; he lies naked, exposed to all dangers.
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And when a man is in the sleepe of sinne and securitie, he wants his garments, to bee cloathed with Christs righteousnesse and holinesse:
And when a man is in the sleep of sin and security, he Wants his garments, to be clothed with Christ righteousness and holiness:
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he lies naked, exposed, and open to all Gods displeasure, and all the arrowes of Gods wrath.
he lies naked, exposed, and open to all God's displeasure, and all the arrows of God's wrath.
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So in Deut. 32. when the Israelites, the people of God, had made a Calfe, Moses came and saw them naked; that is, destitute of Gods protection,
So in Deuteronomy 32. when the Israelites, the people of God, had made a Calf, Moses Come and saw them naked; that is, destitute of God's protection,
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and wanting that garment, that armour of proofe, that righteousnesse that before they had upon them.
and wanting that garment, that armour of proof, that righteousness that before they had upon them.
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Againe, a man naturally layes himselfe downe willingly to sleepe, he is willing to take his rest.
Again, a man naturally lays himself down willingly to sleep, he is willing to take his rest.
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So it is in the sleepe of sinne, every naturall man is willing to lay himselfe downe to sleepe in sinne, to take his ease, and rest in sinne;
So it is in the sleep of sin, every natural man is willing to lay himself down to sleep in sin, to take his ease, and rest in sin;
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for there is no man but hath free will to sinne, though no man hath free will to good.
for there is no man but hath free will to sin, though no man hath free will to good.
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And againe, as sleep it surprizeth a man suddenly oft-times before he is aware, or before he can remember himselfe where hee is, or what he is doing:
And again, as sleep it surpriseth a man suddenly ofttimes before he is aware, or before he can Remember himself where he is, or what he is doing:
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so the sleepe of sinne, it oft surprizeth a man before he is aware. As wee see in the Disciples of Christ themselves, Mat. 26. bodily sleepe surprized them,
so the sleep of sin, it oft surpriseth a man before he is aware. As we see in the Disciples of christ themselves, Mathew 26. bodily sleep surprised them,
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even then when they intended to watch; and when Christ appointed them to watch: but the sleepe of their mindes and foules was much more:
even then when they intended to watch; and when christ appointed them to watch: but the sleep of their minds and fowls was much more:
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for that was not a time to sleepe, if they had knowne what they had beene about.
for that was not a time to sleep, if they had known what they had been about.
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Againe further, as the sleepe of the body bindes up the senses, and makes a man senslesse of that which is good or evill:
Again further, as the sleep of the body binds up the Senses, and makes a man senseless of that which is good or evil:
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he that sleepes, offer him a Kingdome, it moves him not:
he that sleeps, offer him a Kingdom, it moves him not:
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threaten him, draw a sword, offer to stabbe him, he stirres not, he is not sensible; he is unmoveable:
threaten him, draw a sword, offer to stab him, he stirs not, he is not sensible; he is Unmovable:
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a man that is asleepe, where you left him, there you shall find him still.
a man that is asleep, where you left him, there you shall find him still.
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So it is in the sleepe of sinne, it bindes up all the spirituall senses, that a man that is in this sleepe, he wants a seeing eye,
So it is in the sleep of sin, it binds up all the spiritual Senses, that a man that is in this sleep, he Wants a seeing eye,
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and a hearing eare, he knowes nothing, he sees nothing of God, (but that which will make him in-excusable:) he tastes not, he feeles not how good God is to him.
and a hearing ear, he knows nothing, he sees nothing of God, (but that which will make him inexcusable:) he tastes not, he feels not how good God is to him.
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Offer him the kingdome of heaven, and grace in the meanes; it moves him not:
Offer him the Kingdom of heaven, and grace in the means; it moves him not:
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threaten him, draw out the sword, the weapons of Gods wrath against him, he feares nothing.
threaten him, draw out the sword, the weapons of God's wrath against him, he fears nothing.
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As he is insensible in these courses, so he is immovable, looke where he was at the first, there you shall find him still, there is no difference:
As he is insensible in these courses, so he is immovable, look where he was At the First, there you shall find him still, there is no difference:
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but he is as a dead man, as long as he sleepes thus in sinne. To conclude this point:
but he is as a dead man, as long as he sleeps thus in sin. To conclude this point:
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sixtly, the sleepe of the body deludes a man with many vaine dreames, and foolish conceits, false joyes,
sixthly, the sleep of the body deludes a man with many vain dreams, and foolish conceits, false Joys,
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and false feares, and false hopes, &c. which are nothing true.
and false fears, and false hope's, etc. which Are nothing true.
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So the sleepe of sinne in the soule, it hath the same effect, it feedes a man up with false joyes, and false hopes:
So the sleep of sin in the soul, it hath the same Effect, it feeds a man up with false Joys, and false hope's:
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it casts him downe with false feare, where no feare is.
it Cast him down with false Fear, where no Fear is.
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A man in the state of sinne, hee feares the face of man, the eye of man, the word of man, the hand of man:
A man in the state of sin, he fears the face of man, the eye of man, the word of man, the hand of man:
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he feares not the eye of God, nor the word of God, nor the mighty power of God.
he fears not the eye of God, nor the word of God, nor the mighty power of God.
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So likewise for false joyes, a man that is a begger, he dreames that he hath gold enough, that he tumbles in it.
So likewise for false Joys, a man that is a beggar, he dreams that he hath gold enough, that he tumbles in it.
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So beggers in grace, those that have not a ragge of righteousnesse upon them, they dreame that they are rich, and increased in goods,
So beggars in grace, those that have not a rag of righteousness upon them, they dream that they Are rich, and increased in goods,
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and that they have need of nothing, when they know not that they are poore and beggerly,
and that they have need of nothing, when they know not that they Are poor and beggarly,
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and naked, as the Church of Laodicea. So this spirituall sleepe, it fills a man with false conceits.and naked, as the Church of Laodicea. So this spiritual sleep, it fills a man with false conceits.
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A man sometime when he goes to sleepe, hee thinkes not to sleepe long, but to take a nappe,
A man sometime when he Goes to sleep, he thinks not to sleep long, but to take a nap,
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and wake by and by, yet it may be he sleepes beyond his compasse, sometime he wakes no more? So, it is with a man in sinne, he hopes to wake, he thinkes to sleepe but a little,
and wake by and by, yet it may be he sleeps beyond his compass, sometime he wakes no more? So, it is with a man in sin, he hope's to wake, he thinks to sleep but a little,
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but sometime he sleepes long, and sometime he never wakes.
but sometime he sleeps long, and sometime he never wakes.
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So we see how aptly the spirit compares the estate of a man in sinne to sleepe.
So we see how aptly the Spirit compares the estate of a man in sin to sleep.
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This is the first thing in the meaning of the words. Now the second thing is, what is meant by waking, or arising out of sleepe.
This is the First thing in the meaning of the words. Now the second thing is, what is meant by waking, or arising out of sleep.
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To wake, or to rise out of sleepe, is for a man to doe in the matter of Christianitie,
To wake, or to rise out of sleep, is for a man to do in the matter of Christianity,
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as a man that awakes out of sleepe. And for a man that wakes out of sleepe, there are three things he doth,
as a man that awakes out of sleep. And for a man that wakes out of sleep, there Are three things he does,
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and so out of the sleepe of sinne. First, there must be an opening of the eyes, and a beholding of the light.
and so out of the sleep of sin. First, there must be an opening of the eyes, and a beholding of the Light.
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And this is the first thing in awaking out of the sleepe of sinne and securitie:
And this is the First thing in awaking out of the sleep of sin and security:
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a man must labour to open his eyes, to behold the light of Gods word, and that shining grace that the Lord propounds to him in the Scriptures:
a man must labour to open his eyes, to behold the Light of God's word, and that shining grace that the Lord propounds to him in the Scriptures:
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he must open his eyes to behold the light; and that will discover such objects as will keepe him awake.
he must open his eyes to behold the Light; and that will discover such objects as will keep him awake.
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Therefore men sleepe so much in the night, because they are in the darke, and not in the light;
Therefore men sleep so much in the night, Because they Are in the dark, and not in the Light;
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they see objects in the day time that keepes them awake.
they see objects in the day time that keeps them awake.
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So for this sleepe of sinne, if we would keepe awake, let us open our eyes to behold the light of grace;
So for this sleep of sin, if we would keep awake, let us open our eyes to behold the Light of grace;
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and in the light of the Scriptures wee shall see objects that will helpe to keepe us waking:
and in the Light of the Scriptures we shall see objects that will help to keep us waking:
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we shall see Gods displeasure, the wrath of God, we shall see those things, that eye cannot see, nor eare heare,
we shall see God's displeasure, the wrath of God, we shall see those things, that eye cannot see, nor ear hear,
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nor hath entred into the heart of man. Wee shall see them in their beginning and degrees;nor hath entered into the heart of man. we shall see them in their beginning and Degrees;
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though the full degree cannot enter into the heart to conceive, and this will helpe to keepe us waking.
though the full degree cannot enter into the heart to conceive, and this will help to keep us waking.
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Then in the next place when a man hath opened his eyes to see the light,
Then in the next place when a man hath opened his eyes to see the Light,
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then there must be a rouzing of the senses.
then there must be a Rousing of the Senses.
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This awakes a man, when his senses that were bound up by sleepe are loosed, that now hee is able to see,
This awakes a man, when his Senses that were bound up by sleep Are loosed, that now he is able to see,
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and to move, and to talke, &c. What unbindes the spirituall senses of a man in this sleepe of sinne? only faith in the Sonne of God, that opens the eyes of them that were dead in sinne;
and to move, and to talk, etc. What unbinds the spiritual Senses of a man in this sleep of sin? only faith in the Son of God, that Opens the eyes of them that were dead in sin;
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it restores new senses, and life, that they are able to walke in the wayes of God,
it restores new Senses, and life, that they Are able to walk in the ways of God,
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and to move in the actions of godlinesse and Christianitie.
and to move in the actions of godliness and Christianity.
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Therefore the second thing that a man must doe to awake himselfe out of sleepe, is to get faith in his soule, that he may sucke vertue from Christ,
Therefore the second thing that a man must do to awake himself out of sleep, is to get faith in his soul, that he may suck virtue from christ,
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and to get his senses loosed that he may see, and taste, and feele the goodnesse of God, which without Christ he cannot attaine.
and to get his Senses loosed that he may see, and taste, and feel the Goodness of God, which without christ he cannot attain.
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Thirdly, and lastly, a man must get out of his bed, to awake him out of sleepe,
Thirdly, and lastly, a man must get out of his Bed, to awake him out of sleep,
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when his eyes are open, and his senses loosed, leape out of the bed; that is by repentance:
when his eyes Are open, and his Senses loosed, leap out of the Bed; that is by Repentance:
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this is to cease to doe evill.
this is to cease to do evil.
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Therefore when the Apostle exhorts to rise out of sleepe, these are the three maine things the Apostle aymes at, wherein hee expresseth it plentifully.
Therefore when the Apostle exhorts to rise out of sleep, these Are the three main things the Apostle aims At, wherein he Expresses it plentifully.
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First, to get the true knowledge of God, to see those objects that may allure, and draw our mindes.
First, to get the true knowledge of God, to see those objects that may allure, and draw our minds.
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And then labour to get faith in the Sonne of God, whereby our senses may be unbound.
And then labour to get faith in the Son of God, whereby our Senses may be unbound.
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And then to get out of the bed of sinne by repentance, to cease to doe evill, and learne to doe well:
And then to get out of the Bed of sin by Repentance, to cease to do evil, and Learn to do well:
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this is to awake out of the bed of sleepe. Thirdly, who they are that must arise out of sleepe? Every man:
this is to awake out of the Bed of sleep. Thirdly, who they Are that must arise out of sleep? Every man:
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for so the Apostle plainly expresseth it Ephes. 2. Awake thou that sleepest, whosoever thou art that sleepest, awake, and rise out of sleepe. for so the Apostle plainly Expresses it Ephesians 2. Awake thou that Sleepest, whosoever thou art that Sleepest, awake, and rise out of sleep.
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But who are they that sleepe. Two sorts of men: all sorts of men may bee reduced to two heads; The Naturall regenerate man. And both sleepe.
But who Are they that sleep. Two sorts of men: all sorts of men may be reduced to two Heads; The Natural regenerate man. And both sleep.
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The naturall man is in a fast, dead sleepe; you shall as soone get a ribbe out of his side;
The natural man is in a fast, dead sleep; you shall as soon get a rib out of his side;
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(as God did out of Adam, when hee was asleepe) as wake him.
(as God did out of Adam, when he was asleep) as wake him.
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You shall sooner drive a nayle into his temples, as Iael did to Sisera, then awake him.
You shall sooner drive a nail into his Temples, as Jael did to Sisera, then awake him.
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Hee is in a fast dead sleepe, in the sleepe of death: as a man in a Lethargie that never wakes againe.
He is in a fast dead sleep, in the sleep of death: as a man in a Lethargy that never wakes again.
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Therefore this man had need to arise, to bee called upon, and to be rouzed out of the sleepe of death: Awake thou that sleepest, stand up from the dead, that Christ may give thee light;
Therefore this man had need to arise, to be called upon, and to be roused out of the sleep of death: Awake thou that Sleepest, stand up from the dead, that christ may give thee Light;
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Arise as a man ariseth out of the Grave, out of the bed of sleepe. This is the man that is in a dead sleepe.
Arise as a man arises out of the Grave, out of the Bed of sleep. This is the man that is in a dead sleep.
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But not only these are in a dead sleepe, but the regenerate also are in a sleepe,
But not only these Are in a dead sleep, but the regenerate also Are in a sleep,
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and they keepe not themselves so waking, and so watchfull, as they ought to doe: therefore the Apostle applies it to himselfe, and to all the Saints;
and they keep not themselves so waking, and so watchful, as they ought to do: Therefore the Apostle Applies it to himself, and to all the Saints;
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It is time for us to awake out of sleepe. Hee puts himselfe in the number:It is time for us to awake out of sleep. He puts himself in the number:
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For hee that is most wakefull had need to bee more, and to rise out of sleepe still.
For he that is most wakeful had need to be more, and to rise out of sleep still.
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Cant. 5. It is the voyce of the Church; I sleepe but my heart waketh. Even the Church her selfe that was waked already in part, in a great part: Cant 5. It is the voice of the Church; I sleep but my heart waketh. Even the Church her self that was waked already in part, in a great part:
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yet she confessed that shee slept.
yet she confessed that she slept.
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Her sleepe was not so dead, and so fast as formerly, yet she slept, and slumbred;
Her sleep was not so dead, and so fast as formerly, yet she slept, and slumbered;
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I sleepe, but my heart waketh. It was not a heartie, a dead sleepe as the other was.I sleep, but my heart waketh. It was not a hearty, a dead sleep as the other was.
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So in Mat. 25. it is said of the wise virgins, as well as of the foolish, they all slumbred and slept. The foolish slept;
So in Mathew 25. it is said of the wise Virgins, as well as of the foolish, they all slumbered and slept. The foolish slept;
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that is, they were fast asleepe:
that is, they were fast asleep:
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the wise virgins they slumbred. And so the Disciples themselves, by the side of our Lord,
the wise Virgins they slumbered. And so the Disciples themselves, by the side of our Lord,
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even when a temptation was neere, and the tempter was upon them, they fell fast asleepe,
even when a temptation was near, and the tempter was upon them, they fell fast asleep,
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and were not able to watch with Christ, no, not one houre, as Christ saith.
and were not able to watch with christ, no, not one hour, as christ Says.
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Thus we see (brethren) that those also that are Regenerate, those that have received the greatest measure of grace,
Thus we see (brothers) that those also that Are Regenerate, those that have received the greatest measure of grace,
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and are in the highest forme in grace (for who was higher then Saint Paul) they themselves have need to be called out of sleepe;
and Are in the highest Form in grace (for who was higher then Saint Paul) they themselves have need to be called out of sleep;
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It is time for them to awake out of sleepe, though they be waking persons:It is time for them to awake out of sleep, though they be waking Persons:
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even those that have received grace to beleeve, and obey, and bee watchfull in some measure,
even those that have received grace to believe, and obey, and be watchful in Some measure,
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even these must be called out of sleep.
even these must be called out of sleep.
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Therefore in Revel. 3. 2. It is the counsell that is given to the Church of Sardis, that had received some grace,
Therefore in Revel. 3. 2. It is the counsel that is given to the Church of Sardis, that had received Some grace,
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and the rocks to breake asunder; tell them that whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
and the Rocks to break asunder; tell them that whoremongers and Adulterers God will judge.
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and was in some measure watchfull: saith the holy Ghost to that Church; Be awake, and strengthen the things that are ready to die.
and was in Some measure watchful: Says the holy Ghost to that Church; Be awake, and strengthen the things that Are ready to die.
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He tels them in the words before, Thou hast a name to live, but art dead;
He tells them in the words before, Thou hast a name to live, but art dead;
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that is, thou art even almost dead, there is a little life of grace in thee, thou art almost dead:
that is, thou art even almost dead, there is a little life of grace in thee, thou art almost dead:
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for so it is explained in the words following:
for so it is explained in the words following:
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awake, and strengthen the things that are readie to die Thus we see the difference betweene the calling of the wicked,awake, and strengthen the things that Are ready to die Thus we see the difference between the calling of the wicked,
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and the godly in their sleepe. The one is called from sleepe, to stand up from the dead:
and the godly in their sleep. The one is called from sleep, to stand up from the dead:
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the other to strengthen the things that are ready to die. And thus we see the persons who must wake.
the other to strengthen the things that Are ready to die. And thus we see the Persons who must wake.
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In the next place, Why doth the Apostle call upon sleepers to awake out of sleepe? Wee see naturall men, are as dead men, in a dead sleepe, he doth but lose his labour,
In the next place, Why does the Apostle call upon sleepers to awake out of sleep? we see natural men, Are as dead men, in a dead sleep, he does but loose his labour,
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and spend his breath, they cannot heare and understand.
and spend his breath, they cannot hear and understand.
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And the godly likewise, it is with them as with a man in a sleepe, they are drowsie;
And the godly likewise, it is with them as with a man in a sleep, they Are drowsy;
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and doe not much intend what is spoken. To this I answer briefly; Exhortations in Scripture are never in vaine, fall where they will.
and do not much intend what is spoken. To this I answer briefly; Exhortations in Scripture Are never in vain, fallen where they will.
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This voyce of exhortation, if it come upon regenerate men that are awake in part, it is a meanes to awake them more: This voice of exhortation, if it come upon regenerate men that Are awake in part, it is a means to awake them more:
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it is a means to keepe them awake, as it was a meanes to awake them at the first.
it is a means to keep them awake, as it was a means to awake them At the First.
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If it fall upon wicked men that are in a dead sleepe, it serves (if not to awake them,
If it fallen upon wicked men that Are in a dead sleep, it serves (if not to awake them,
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yet) to convince them, to make them inexcusable:
yet) to convince them, to make them inexcusable:
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for such a man might object, What is this to me? I am called on to awake, I am in a dead sleepe;
for such a man might Object, What is this to me? I am called on to awake, I am in a dead sleep;
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can I heare if I be in a dead sleepe? But know this, thou that art in a dead sleepe, that art not able to heare:
can I hear if I be in a dead sleep? But know this, thou that art in a dead sleep, that art not able to hear:
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thou art not able to heare, because thou hast cast thy selfe into a dead sleep. For this is the difference:
thou art not able to hear, Because thou hast cast thy self into a dead sleep. For this is the difference:
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Suppose a man in the night season be in his first sleepe, tell him a message from God, what he would have him to doe;
Suppose a man in the night season be in his First sleep, tell him a message from God, what he would have him to do;
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hee understands it not, he knowes it not: it is no sinne of his, because he is a-sleepe:
he understands it not, he knows it not: it is no sin of his, Because he is asleep:
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because God hath ordained this sleepe to be due to nature.
Because God hath ordained this sleep to be due to nature.
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But it is not so in the sleepe of sinne, God doth not cast a man into the sleepe of sinne;
But it is not so in the sleep of sin, God does not cast a man into the sleep of sin;
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but man himselfe, and the divell:
but man himself, and the Devil:
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therefore if thou have cast thy selfe into this sleepe, that thou know not what God would have done;
Therefore if thou have cast thy self into this sleep, that thou know not what God would have done;
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it is thy sinne, and shall bee thy damnation: looke to it.
it is thy sin, and shall be thy damnation: look to it.
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The exhortations and precepts fall not in vaine, as the raine returnes not in vaine, either they awake a man more that was awake before;
The exhortations and Precepts fallen not in vain, as the rain returns not in vain, either they awake a man more that was awake before;
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or they convince him that is not awake: because he is fallen asleepe by his owne sinne, and the malice of the divell.
or they convince him that is not awake: Because he is fallen asleep by his own sin, and the malice of the Devil.
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To come therefore to the Use, and Application.
To come Therefore to the Use, and Application.
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The point thus opened, leads us to the consideration of that wofull sleepe that oppresseth the world.
The point thus opened, leads us to the consideration of that woeful sleep that Oppresses the world.
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And then to consider the sleepe that oppresseth the Church of God.
And then to Consider the sleep that Oppresses the Church of God.
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First, to consider the sleepe of the wicked and unregenerate, those that are in the dead sleepe of sinne.
First, to Consider the sleep of the wicked and unregenerate, those that Are in the dead sleep of sin.
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Even as the Prophet observed in his time, so now who doth not see all the world at rest and at peace? like Lachish that secure people;
Even as the Prophet observed in his time, so now who does not see all the world At rest and At peace? like Lachish that secure people;
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a dead people, crying, peace, peace, to themselves, and fearing nothing till they be awaked; there is nothing but securitie.
a dead people, crying, peace, peace, to themselves, and fearing nothing till they be awaked; there is nothing but security.
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To shew this in some particular instances, what a number of persons be cast into the dead sleepe of sinne.
To show this in Some particular instances, what a number of Persons be cast into the dead sleep of sin.
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First of all Idolaters, where of there are a numerous generation every where;
First of all Idolaters, where of there Are a numerous generation every where;
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they are fast asleepe in the bed and bosome of that whore of Babylon, that hath inchanted,
they Are fast asleep in the Bed and bosom of that whore of Babylon, that hath enchanted,
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and bewitched them with the cuppe of her fornication.
and bewitched them with the cup of her fornication.
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They have layd themselves downe to take a nappe upon her lappe, as Sampson did upon Dalilahs, till they lose their locks, and their life as he did:
They have laid themselves down to take a nap upon her lap, as Sampson did upon Delilahs, till they loose their locks, and their life as he did:
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and all the meanes that GOD hath used a long time: all the light of grace, the light of knowledge;
and all the means that GOD hath used a long time: all the Light of grace, the Light of knowledge;
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all the ministrie that hath beene so powerfull, and so plentifull, cannot pull them out of her lap:
all the Ministry that hath been so powerful, and so plentiful, cannot pull them out of her lap:
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but the Lord hath threatned, not only Iezabel that whore and strumpet, (by which he meanes, that whore of Rome) but all those that commit fornication with her, to cast them into a bed of sorrow;
but the Lord hath threatened, not only Jezebel that whore and strumpet, (by which he means, that whore of Room) but all those that commit fornication with her, to cast them into a Bed of sorrow;
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he will cast them upon a bed of little ease; and he will slay her children: The conclusion of this fearfull sleepe shall be death. he will cast them upon a Bed of little ease; and he will slay her children: The conclusion of this fearful sleep shall be death.
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Even as Sisera when he slept, the nayle was driven into his temples.
Even as Sisera when he slept, the nail was driven into his Temples.
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So likewise a generation of uncleane adulterers, they are asleepe upon the foule bed of voluptuousnesse, and uncleannesse:
So likewise a generation of unclean Adulterers, they Are asleep upon the foul Bed of voluptuousness, and uncleanness:
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blow a Trumpet in their eares, ring a peale of Ordnance against them, that is able to make the stones quake,
blow a Trumpet in their ears, ring a peal of Ordnance against them, that is able to make the stones quake,
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Nay, let the world ring a peale of infamie, and shame upon them, follow them with infamie,
Nay, let the world ring a peal of infamy, and shame upon them, follow them with infamy,
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and reproaches for their sin, yet all this awakes them not:
and Reproaches for their since, yet all this awakes them not:
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they will scarse open their eyes, except it be in the twilight, as Solomon saith, a little to waite at their neighbours doore for his wife or his daughter;
they will scarce open their eyes, except it be in the twilight, as Solomon Says, a little to wait At their neighbours door for his wife or his daughter;
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till the Lord also cast them upon the bed of shame, and sorrow, and scorne, and curse, from which they shall never rise.
till the Lord also cast them upon the Bed of shame, and sorrow, and scorn, and curse, from which they shall never rise.
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It is a lamentable thing, that a mans conscience hearing this, should not apply this to his heart, that he should dare to shut his eyes,
It is a lamentable thing, that a men conscience hearing this, should not apply this to his heart, that he should Dare to shut his eyes,
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and dare still to cast himselfe on this bed, not thinking what will be the issue of it.
and Dare still to cast himself on this Bed, not thinking what will be the issue of it.
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And so likewise, a monstrous generation of Drunkards, monsters in nature, for no unreasonable creature so much extinguisheth the gifts of nature as they.
And so likewise, a monstrous generation of Drunkards, monsters in nature, for no unreasonable creature so much extinguisheth the Gifts of nature as they.
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These cast themselves upon the bed of vomiting, and filth, that no covering is large enough to hide their shame.
These cast themselves upon the Bed of vomiting, and filth, that no covering is large enough to hide their shame.
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Let a man speake to them, and advise and counsell them;
Let a man speak to them, and Advice and counsel them;
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there is no hearing of him in their cups, as Abigaile observed in her husband Nabal. Nay, let God speake to them,
there is no hearing of him in their cups, as Abigail observed in her husband Nabal. Nay, let God speak to them,
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and pinch them in their bodies, in their strength, in their estates: let the Lord make them feele the smart;
and pinch them in their bodies, in their strength, in their estates: let the Lord make them feel the smart;
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be their dangers never so neere, as Solomon describes them notably in Prov. 23. a drunken man is as hee that sleepes on the top of a Mast, in the middest of the Sea in most extreame perill,
be their dangers never so near, as Solomon describes them notably in Curae 23. a drunken man is as he that sleeps on the top of a Mast, in the midst of the Sea in most extreme peril,
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yet, saith he, they have smitten mee, but I felt it not; they have beaten me, but I discerned it not;
yet, Says he, they have smitten me, but I felt it not; they have beaten me, but I discerned it not;
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therefore when hee awakes, he will follow his cups still.
Therefore when he awakes, he will follow his cups still.
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The like we may say of a number of Sabbath-breakers, that cast themselues upon the bed of prophanenesse, and Atheisme:
The like we may say of a number of Sabbathbreakers, that cast themselves upon the Bed of profaneness, and Atheism:
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sometimes for forme, and fashion, they will come to the Temple perhaps, and listen a little to the word spoken:
sometime for Form, and fashion, they will come to the Temple perhaps, and listen a little to the word spoken:
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but presently you shall see and observe them, that they cast themselves fast asleepe, as Eutichus, when at midnight Paul was preaching, hee falls from the loft,
but presently you shall see and observe them, that they cast themselves fast asleep, as Eutychus, when At midnight Paul was preaching, he falls from the loft,
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and his life was gone from him: But there is this difference, that was at midnight, these will doe it at mid-day.and his life was gone from him: But there is this difference, that was At midnight, these will do it At midday.
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So little have men gained of instruction, and of the knowledge, of the feare of God;
So little have men gained of instruction, and of the knowledge, of the Fear of God;
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of all that they have heard, that they can scarse keepe their eyes, and their eares open, a quarter of the exercise, to heare what God saith to them for their owne good.
of all that they have herd, that they can scarce keep their eyes, and their ears open, a quarter of the exercise, to hear what God Says to them for their own good.
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What shall I speake of those unjust, injurious, usurious persons, whose jawes are as knives to cut those that they deale with? those that use injustice in their weights, in their wares, in their lights;
What shall I speak of those unjust, injurious, usurious Persons, whose Jaws Are as knives to Cut those that they deal with? those that use injustice in their weights, in their wares, in their lights;
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that use any manner of deceit for the defrauding of their brethren.
that use any manner of deceit for the defrauding of their brothers.
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And these cast themselves upon the bed of their mischiefe, and solace themselves in their present unjust gaines, in getting unjust riches.
And these cast themselves upon the Bed of their mischief, and solace themselves in their present unjust gains, in getting unjust riches.
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Let a man speake to these; and tell them their estate out of the Scriptures; alas they heare not;
Let a man speak to these; and tell them their estate out of the Scriptures; alas they hear not;
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deale with them, as wee deale with men in a swoone;
deal with them, as we deal with men in a swoon;
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rubbe them, and chafe them, and if that will not serve the turne, pinch them, pricke them,
rub them, and chafe them, and if that will not serve the turn, pinch them, prick them,
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and wring them, and make them smart, if it be possible to make them feele:
and wring them, and make them smart, if it be possible to make them feel:
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alas, such a man dies in our hands, there is no life to be got in him.
alas, such a man die in our hands, there is no life to be god in him.
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All that we can get from such a wretch for our love to him, and our testimonie of him, it is some brush or blow.
All that we can get from such a wretch for our love to him, and our testimony of him, it is Some brush or blow.
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This senslesse man layes about him, he knowes not upon whom.
This senseless man lays about him, he knows not upon whom.
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In one word, when I consider the secure course of a multitude of men amongst whom we live:
In one word, when I Consider the secure course of a multitude of men among whom we live:
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it seemes as if they had found that Cave of sleepe which the Poets faine, and speake of, a place very fit for these persons.
it seems as if they had found that Cave of sleep which the Poets feign, and speak of, a place very fit for these Persons.
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A Cave of sleepe, as they describe it, where never Sunne shines: a place farre remote from all companie:
A Cave of sleep, as they describe it, where never Sun shines: a place Far remote from all company:
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a place where the houses have no doores for feare the hindges should wake them:
a place where the houses have no doors for Fear the hinges should wake them:
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a place where they suffer no cocks, nor clocks, nor nothing that may hinder them from sleepe.
a place where they suffer no cocks, nor clocks, nor nothing that may hinder them from sleep.
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And the Generation of men that I speake of, they seeme to descend from Severats; a kind of people that are loose,
And the Generation of men that I speak of, they seem to descend from Severats; a kind of people that Are lose,
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and lazie, and sleepie, and lascivious, that will not indure any Clocks, or any Artificers that use tooles and hammers to knocke, that they should not trouble them.
and lazy, and sleepy, and lascivious, that will not endure any Clocks, or any Artificers that use tools and hammers to knock, that they should not trouble them.
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But why doe you speake these words? they seeme strange to us? But yet truly, your selves shall say they bee true in the Application.
But why do you speak these words? they seem strange to us? But yet truly, your selves shall say they be true in the Application.
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For first, doe we not see most men in generall, (except some few whom the Lord hath taken into his owne teaching,) that they cannot abide the place of the Sun-shine, the place where the Sunne of the light of grace shines, they remove themselves from it, they absent themselves upon any occasion,
For First, do we not see most men in general, (except Some few whom the Lord hath taken into his own teaching,) that they cannot abide the place of the Sunshine, the place where the Sun of the Light of grace shines, they remove themselves from it, they absent themselves upon any occasion,
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as if a man should set himselfe to run from the light of the Sunne.
as if a man should Set himself to run from the Light of the Sun.
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Whereas would we be wise for our selves, and awake as we should, wee should neither be idle,
Whereas would we be wise for our selves, and awake as we should, we should neither be idle,
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So likewise doe we not see that men cannot abide the societie of godly men, of religious men fearing God, that deale truly with them in exhortations,
So likewise do we not see that men cannot abide the society of godly men, of religious men fearing God, that deal truly with them in exhortations,
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and admonitions, and loving rebukes, & c? They will none of this.
and admonitions, and loving rebukes, & c? They will none of this.
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So doe we not see how readie, and willing naturall men are to chase away, (if it were possible) all the Lords Cocks,
So do we not see how ready, and willing natural men Are to chase away, (if it were possible) all the lords Cocks,
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and all his servants, that they might not crie against their sinnes, that they might not awaken them, nor come neere them.
and all his Servants, that they might not cry against their Sins, that they might not awaken them, nor come near them.
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They are set so fast asleepe, that they cannot abide any servant of God, And for the ministerie of the Law, which Ieremie calls,
They Are Set so fast asleep, that they cannot abide any servant of God, And for the Ministry of the Law, which Ieremie calls,
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as a Hammer to breake the hard heart, and to knocke, and rappe the sleepie soule, it is an intollerable thing; they cannot indure this hammer;
as a Hammer to break the hard heart, and to knock, and rap the sleepy soul, it is an intolerable thing; they cannot endure this hammer;
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they cannot abide these dogges that barke against their sinnes: whereas dumbe dogges, that can neither barke, nor bite, those they can like well enough.
they cannot abide these Dogs that bark against their Sins: whereas dumb Dogs, that can neither bark, nor bite, those they can like well enough.
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Somewhat they would have, they are content with a formall fashion: but these men that speake against their sinnes, that discover their estate in sinne; these they cannot induue.
Somewhat they would have, they Are content with a formal fashion: but these men that speak against their Sins, that discover their estate in sin; these they cannot induue.
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Now tell me if these men live not in a carnall sleepe? and are found in the Cell,
Now tell me if these men live not in a carnal sleep? and Are found in the Cell,
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and Cave of darknesse, wherein they desire to sleepe for ever?
and Cave of darkness, wherein they desire to sleep for ever?
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To come from these, in the second place let us consider, that not only these naturall men,
To come from these, in the second place let us Consider, that not only these natural men,
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and worldlings, are cast into a dead sleepe;
and worldlings, Are cast into a dead sleep;
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but would not a man marvell, that even Christians should sometimes bee cast asleepe? Would not a man wonder that the Disciples of Christ that were so neere to the side of their Master, that were following their Masters exhortation in the former Precept that he taught them, that were so neere temptation;
but would not a man marvel, that even Christians should sometime be cast asleep? Would not a man wonder that the Disciples of christ that were so near to the side of their Master, that were following their Masters exhortation in the former Precept that he taught them, that were so near temptation;
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that the yoake was even upon their necks;
that the yoke was even upon their necks;
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would not one thinke it a wonder, that they should not watch one houre, with Christ?
would not one think it a wonder, that they should not watch one hour, with christ?
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Therefore Brethren, let us take notice of our securitie much more, that are infinitly behind the Disciples in grace:
Therefore Brothers, let us take notice of our security much more, that Are infinitely behind the Disciples in grace:
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let us rate our selves for the heavinesse, and dulnesse of our hearts. But because we are Baptized;
let us rate our selves for the heaviness, and dulness of our hearts. But Because we Are Baptised;
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and heare Sermons, &c. we can make no man beleeve that he is asleepe.
and hear Sermons, etc. we can make no man believe that he is asleep.
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Therefore let us trie, and consider, whether those that heare the Word, and are Professors of the life of grace;
Therefore let us try, and Consider, whither those that hear the Word, and Are Professors of the life of grace;
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those that are alreadie awakened, be not in such a fearefull slumber, as may well be called a sleepe.
those that Are already awakened, be not in such a fearful slumber, as may well be called a sleep.
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we have a watchfull enemie to deale with. And then he hath some advantage by our sleeping;
we have a watchful enemy to deal with. And then he hath Some advantage by our sleeping;
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First of all therefore, this is one marke of a man that is asleepe, he heares not, he understands not the things that are spoken to him:
First of all Therefore, this is one mark of a man that is asleep, he hears not, he understands not the things that Are spoken to him:
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so it is a marke of a sleepie heart and conscience, when a man heares not,
so it is a mark of a sleepy heart and conscience, when a man hears not,
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nor understands the Word that hee doth heare: when he heares not that which is spoken.
nor understands the Word that he does hear: when he hears not that which is spoken.
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It is one judgement upon wicked men, the Booke of God is clasped to them: such a man reads, and heares, and discernes not.
It is one judgement upon wicked men, the Book of God is clasped to them: such a man reads, and hears, and discerns not.
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If the Booke be open, his heart is clasped fast, he takes no good by it.
If the Book be open, his heart is clasped fast, he Takes no good by it.
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And this is not the least part of the miserie upon the Saints, that this booke is not so open to them,
And this is not the least part of the misery upon the Saints, that this book is not so open to them,
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nor they doe not so understand it, nor discerne that which is in it as they might.
nor they do not so understand it, nor discern that which is in it as they might.
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We heare the Word many of us many times, and we seeme to receive it:
We hear the Word many of us many times, and we seem to receive it:
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but yet who is he that may not find in himselfe, that the sleepe and securitie of his mind and soule, makes him not much to attend and regard it? that he is not carefull and industrious in the keeping and maintaining of that hee heares,
but yet who is he that may not find in himself, that the sleep and security of his mind and soul, makes him not much to attend and regard it? that he is not careful and Industria in the keeping and maintaining of that he hears,
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and the framing himselfe according to it? And so it comes to passe that it is with Gods word that we heare,
and the framing himself according to it? And so it comes to pass that it is with God's word that we hear,
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as it is with Physick when it is given to a man that is dead, it workes not,
as it is with Physic when it is given to a man that is dead, it works not,
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or when he sleepes immediatly upon it: so when we heare the word of God, and fall into a sleepe upon it:
or when he sleeps immediately upon it: so when we hear the word of God, and fallen into a sleep upon it:
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into the sleepe and sluggishnesse of earthly cares, the Word is unprofitable, it workes not that effect that else it would.
into the sleep and sluggishness of earthly Cares, the Word is unprofitable, it works not that Effect that Else it would.
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Againe, a man that sleepes, you shall know it by this, he doth not mind his ordinarie businesse;
Again, a man that sleeps, you shall know it by this, he does not mind his ordinary business;
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he neither troubles his head, nor his hands with it: his businesse sleepes with himselfe: he doth nothing but sleepe while he is asleepe, he can doe nothing else.
he neither Troubles his head, nor his hands with it: his business sleeps with himself: he does nothing but sleep while he is asleep, he can do nothing Else.
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So hereby we may know our selves to be in a marvellous sleepe of sinne,
So hereby we may know our selves to be in a marvellous sleep of sin,
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when we give not our serious thoughts to God, and to the practice of pietie and godlinesse:
when we give not our serious thoughts to God, and to the practice of piety and godliness:
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it is an argument of sleepe and slumber in us.
it is an argument of sleep and slumber in us.
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The mind of man should intend the principall thing for which God hath put us in the world:
The mind of man should intend the principal thing for which God hath put us in the world:
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when we give not our thoughts to God, and mind not the things of Gods kingdome, it is a signe we are asleepe.
when we give not our thoughts to God, and mind not the things of God's Kingdom, it is a Signen we Are asleep.
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When we move not, nor stirre not our hands and our feete in the wayes of Gods commandements as we should, it proceeds from this sleepinesse and drowsinesse.
When we move not, nor stir not our hands and our feet in the ways of God's Commandments as we should, it proceeds from this sleepiness and drowsiness.
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in Mat. 13. in that Parable, The enemie sowes tares, while men slept:
in Mathew 13. in that Parable, The enemy sows tares, while men slept:
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nor unfruitfull in the worke of the Lord. We should ever be doing something that might glorifie God, and further our owne reckoning.nor unfruitful in the work of the Lord. We should ever be doing something that might Glorify God, and further our own reckoning.
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But this is a signe of a sleepie person, in the maine, and principall things, his heart is not upon them, his hands and feet move not in the wayes of God;
But this is a Signen of a sleepy person, in the main, and principal things, his heart is not upon them, his hands and feet move not in the ways of God;
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he workes not to the principall end for which hee came into the world.
he works not to the principal end for which he Come into the world.
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Thirdly, you shall know a sleepie man by this, he knowes not of the passing of the time;
Thirdly, you shall know a sleepy man by this, he knows not of the passing of the time;
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but so much time as he sleepes, he wastes, it is as the time of death to him;
but so much time as he sleeps, he wastes, it is as the time of death to him;
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for what is sleepe but the shadow of death. Even so it is with many of us, that professe the teaching of Grace;
for what is sleep but the shadow of death. Even so it is with many of us, that profess the teaching of Grace;
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Alas, how doe we waste time insensibly? and passe away the time:
Alas, how do we waste time insensibly? and pass away the time:
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some decke away the time, some play away the time, dayes, and weekes, and moneths together,
Some deck away the time, Some play away the time, days, and weeks, and months together,
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as if time were not made for some other businesse:
as if time were not made for Some other business:
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as if we had received time for such imployments as these, for our recreations, and sports, and pleasures:
as if we had received time for such employments as these, for our recreations, and sports, and pleasures:
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and not rather that we might further our repentance, and our reckoning, and helpe the servants of God,
and not rather that we might further our Repentance, and our reckoning, and help the Servants of God,
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and get oyle in our lampes, and faith in our soules, and patience against the time of trouble,
and get oil in our lamps, and faith in our Souls, and patience against the time of trouble,
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and get assurance of a blessed inheritance, when we shall be turned out hence. Time is given us for these ends;
and get assurance of a blessed inheritance, when we shall be turned out hence. Time is given us for these ends;
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and yet we (silly men as we are) devise pastimes to our selves,
and yet we (silly men as we Are) devise pastimes to our selves,
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as if our life did not passe away, whereas Iob saith, it is as a Weavers shuttle. Let us consider, brethren, time will passe, that we may improve it, and not wast our time.
as if our life did not pass away, whereas Job Says, it is as a Weavers shuttle. Let us Consider, brothers, time will pass, that we may improve it, and not wast our time.
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Fourthly and lastly, to conclude this point, a man that is addicted immoderately to sleepe, you shall know it by this, it destroyes naturall heate,
Fourthly and lastly, to conclude this point, a man that is addicted immoderately to sleep, you shall know it by this, it Destroys natural heat,
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and that being destroyed by immoderate sleepe, as by a sudden mightie shower, this man growes pursie,
and that being destroyed by immoderate sleep, as by a sudden mighty shower, this man grows pursy,
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and fatte, and lazie, he growes idle, and unfit for the exercises of manhood, or of his Calling, and the like.
and fat, and lazy, he grows idle, and unfit for the exercises of manhood, or of his Calling, and the like.
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So it is when a man is immoderatly, and excessively fast asleepe with the cares of this life, the lusts of his heart, the pleasures of this present world,
So it is when a man is immoderately, and excessively fast asleep with the Cares of this life, the Lustiest of his heart, the pleasures of this present world,
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or whatsoever it is that lulls him, and rocks this cradle:
or whatsoever it is that lulls him, and Rocks this cradle:
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when he is thus asleepe, hee growes fatte and pursie, his naturall heate is gone, he falls from his first zeale,
when he is thus asleep, he grows fat and pursy, his natural heat is gone, he falls from his First zeal,
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and affection, and desire, and practise.
and affection, and desire, and practise.
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Alas brethren, we may speake to the shame and sorrow of many (I doubt that heare me) that have exchanged their care of godlinesse;
Alas brothers, we may speak to the shame and sorrow of many (I doubt that hear me) that have exchanged their care of godliness;
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that have exchanged their seeking of God in the meanes, with company, with good-fellowship, with drunkennesse.
that have exchanged their seeking of God in the means, with company, with good-fellowship, with Drunkenness.
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And let the Lords marriners come to them, and say Up sleeper, call upon thy God, why dost thou not doe thy first workes? Why art thou lazie? he growes angry as Ionas was, that thought he did well to bee angrie to the death.
And let the lords Mariners come to them, and say Up sleeper, call upon thy God, why dost thou not do thy First works? Why art thou lazy? he grows angry as Ionas was, that Thought he did well to be angry to the death.
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This is the miserie of many that live under the teaching of the Gospell; in the light of the Gospell.
This is the misery of many that live under the teaching of the Gospel; in the Light of the Gospel.
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This is another marke, and a signe of sleepe, when we cannot abide of any thing to be wakened. To draw to a conclusion:
This is Another mark, and a Signen of sleep, when we cannot abide of any thing to be wakened. To draw to a conclusion:
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the last use of this point, it serves to rouze, and to raise us from this sleepe, and securitie;
the last use of this point, it serves to rouse, and to raise us from this sleep, and security;
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this slumber that is in the best of us.
this slumber that is in the best of us.
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And know my brethren, I speake not now to those that are out of the Church,
And know my brothers, I speak not now to those that Are out of the Church,
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and those that are notoriously wicked, those that are scandalous, and rebellious to good counsell:
and those that Are notoriously wicked, those that Are scandalous, and rebellious to good counsel:
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but I speake to those that live in the bosome of the Church, those that professe goodnesse and godlinesse;
but I speak to those that live in the bosom of the Church, those that profess Goodness and godliness;
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yea, those that are Disciples, and are neere the side of Christ: let this exhortation be to them to raise, and rouze themselves out of this sleepe.
yea, those that Are Disciples, and Are near the side of christ: let this exhortation be to them to raise, and rouse themselves out of this sleep.
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It is time, saith the Apostle, that wee rise out of sleepe. The summe of this exhortation I will propound, and then draw to a conclusion.It is time, Says the Apostle, that we rise out of sleep. The sum of this exhortation I will propound, and then draw to a conclusion.
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First, consider how unprofitable a man, a Christian man is, when he is asleepe:
First, Consider how unprofitable a man, a Christian man is, when he is asleep:
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What is a man when he is asleepe? but that there is hope of awaking,
What is a man when he is asleep? but that there is hope of awaking,
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and to come to the actions of life againe, a man that is asleepe, he lives but the life of a Plant, there is nothing but being and nourishment:
and to come to the actions of life again, a man that is asleep, he lives but the life of a Plant, there is nothing but being and nourishment:
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a waking beast is more profitable, but that (I say) there is hope that afterwards hee will awake.
a waking beast is more profitable, but that (I say) there is hope that afterwards he will awake.
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So when we sleepe, and slumber, and tumble, and tosse our selves in dead securitie,
So when we sleep, and slumber, and tumble, and toss our selves in dead security,
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how unprofitable are we to Gods glorie, and to our owne selves? Saint Paul saith, that Onesimus was unprofitable before his conversion:
how unprofitable Are we to God's glory, and to our own selves? Saint Paul Says, that Onesimus was unprofitable before his conversion:
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but now, saith he, hee is profitable both to thee and mee. A man that is asleepe, is unprofitable:
but now, Says he, he is profitable both to thee and me. A man that is asleep, is unprofitable:
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and certainly he that is asleepe in securitie and sinne, this man is most unprofitable to Gods glorie, and to his owne soule.
and Certainly he that is asleep in security and sin, this man is most unprofitable to God's glory, and to his own soul.
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hee comes into the field of the heart, where the word of God, the good seed is sowne,
he comes into the field of the heart, where the word of God, the good seed is sown,
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Secondly, consider when a man sleepes, and slumbers in sinne, how unfit he is for any Christian dutie and exercise,
Secondly, Consider when a man sleeps, and slumbers in sin, how unfit he is for any Christian duty and exercise,
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for the maine parts of Godlinesse and Christianitie? How unfit is a sleepie man for the actions of life,
for the main parts of Godliness and Christianity? How unfit is a sleepy man for the actions of life,
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and of his calling? and how unfit and unable, and indisposed is a man that slepes in sinne, to the actions of spirituall life? There be some maine parts and branches of our generall Calling, to which this sleepe makes us unable.
and of his calling? and how unfit and unable, and indisposed is a man that sleeps in sin, to the actions of spiritual life? There be Some main parts and branches of our general Calling, to which this sleep makes us unable.
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The first of them is the exercise of godlinesse, the maine thing in the profession of a Christian to exercise himselfe in godlinesse:
The First of them is the exercise of godliness, the main thing in the profession of a Christian to exercise himself in godliness:
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how unfit is a sleepie Christian for this? who sees a man that is asleepe that workes in his Calling that can doe any good in it? So how can a Christian exercise himselfe in the actions of his generall Calling,
how unfit is a sleepy Christian for this? who sees a man that is asleep that works in his Calling that can do any good in it? So how can a Christian exercise himself in the actions of his general Calling,
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when he sleepes? in his praying, in his hearing, in his reading? if these duties be done coldly, what are they worth? Actions that are done in a mans sleepe, they come to nothing:
when he sleeps? in his praying, in his hearing, in his reading? if these duties be done coldly, what Are they worth? Actions that Are done in a men sleep, they come to nothing:
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so a man that sleepes in sinne, let him doe never so many good actions, they are of no value.
so a man that sleeps in sin, let him do never so many good actions, they Are of no valve.
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A second maine branch of our Christian Calling, is the spirituall combate, to fight against our corruptions.
A second main branch of our Christian Calling, is the spiritual combat, to fight against our corruptions.
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Now alas how unfit is a sleepie man, either to expect, or to repell an enemie? when he is asleepe hee lies open to all disadvantage.
Now alas how unfit is a sleepy man, either to expect, or to repel an enemy? when he is asleep he lies open to all disadvantage.
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Sisera himselfe, a strong and noble Captaine, was so weake, that a silly woman Iael slew him when he was asleepe:Sisera himself, a strong and noble Captain, was so weak, that a silly woman Jael slew him when he was asleep:
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therefore we know this part of our Christian calling cannot hold as long as wee sleepe in sinne.
Therefore we know this part of our Christian calling cannot hold as long as we sleep in sin.
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Thirdly, another part, and maine branch of Christianitie is to expect our Masters returne, to waite for the comming of our Lord, that we may enjoy that sweet blessednesse that he hath promised,
Thirdly, Another part, and main branch of Christianity is to expect our Masters return, to wait for the coming of our Lord, that we may enjoy that sweet blessedness that he hath promised,
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and made us expect and waite for:
and made us expect and wait for:
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now how unfit is a sleepie man to waite for his Masters comming? to set things in order? Thus we see in these particular maine duties of Christianitie they cannot be performed by men that are asleep,
now how unfit is a sleepy man to wait for his Masters coming? to Set things in order? Thus we see in these particular main duties of Christianity they cannot be performed by men that Are asleep,
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therfore we had need to wake our selves:
Therefore we had need to wake our selves:
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if we will either honour God, or profit our selves, if will be fit to doe service to God,
if we will either honour God, or profit our selves, if will be fit to do service to God,
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or to his Church, wee must keepe our selves awake, especially in the maine duties of Christianitie.
or to his Church, we must keep our selves awake, especially in the main duties of Christianity.
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Thirdly, consider while we sleepe, and are secure, the enemie never sleepes, he is then most watchfull against us. Thirdly, Consider while we sleep, and Are secure, the enemy never sleeps, he is then most watchful against us.
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We may sleep, and thinke we doe well enough to take our ease, but Satan sleepes not;
We may sleep, and think we do well enough to take our ease, but Satan sleeps not;
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and what doth he doe there? he sowes a croppe of thornes, and they make the heart of a Christian,
and what does he do there? he sows a crop of thorns, and they make the heart of a Christian,
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like the field of Solomons sluggard, Prov. 24. I passed by the field of the sluggard,
like the field of Solomons sluggard, Curae 24. I passed by the field of the sluggard,
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and it was all thornes, &c. Thus is the heart that is neglected of a man that is sleepie, and secure in sinne. and it was all thorns, etc. Thus is the heart that is neglected of a man that is sleepy, and secure in sin.
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When doe robbers and theeves assault the house? In the dead time of the night,
When do robbers and thieves assault the house? In the dead time of the night,
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when they may take men at advantage, in their first sleepe, then they come and breake into the house.
when they may take men At advantage, in their First sleep, then they come and break into the house.
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Shall theeves and burglaries watch at midnight to breake the house, and cut mens throates, and wilt not thou watch to save thy selfe?
Shall thieves and burglaries watch At midnight to break the house, and Cut men's throats, and wilt not thou watch to save thy self?
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Further consider, as the enemie never sleepes, so Gods mercy never sleepes, Gods mercie is ever watching over us, to doe us good;
Further Consider, as the enemy never sleeps, so God's mercy never sleeps, God's mercy is ever watching over us, to do us good;
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and it watcheth to keepe us watchfull:
and it watches to keep us watchful:
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for what should all the mercies of God doe to us, but keepe us watchfull? Our God that we serve is not as Baal, the God of Idolaters, perhaps hee is asleepe, and must be awaked,
for what should all the Mercies of God do to us, but keep us watchful? Our God that we serve is not as Baal, the God of Idolaters, perhaps he is asleep, and must be awaked,
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or hee is chasing his adversaries; No, no, the strength that keepes Israel, slumbers not, nor sleepes. or he is chasing his Adversaries; No, no, the strength that keeps Israel, slumbers not, nor sleeps.
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Therefore let not Israel slumber nor sleepe:
Therefore let not Israel slumber nor sleep:
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because God watcheth over his children, let them watch with him, and keepe themselves neere to him.
Because God watches over his children, let them watch with him, and keep themselves near to him.
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Fiftly, if this will not move thee, then consider as Gods mercie sleepes not; so Gods judgements sleepe not.
Fifty, if this will not move thee, then Consider as God's mercy sleeps not; so God's Judgments sleep not.
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That man that sleepes in sinne, let him know that Gods judgements sleepe not.
That man that sleeps in sin, let him know that God's Judgments sleep not.
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As Balaam when he was out of the way, the Angell watcheth him, and catcheth him in this corner, and in that corner;
As balaam when he was out of the Way, the Angel watches him, and Catches him in this corner, and in that corner;
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he could goe into no corner, but the Angell with his drawne sword was ready to meet him, and to slay him.
he could go into no corner, but the Angel with his drawn sword was ready to meet him, and to slay him.
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And the Apostle saith of those that were led away by false teachers; Their damnation sleepeth not. Gods judgements are alway waking:
And the Apostle Says of those that were led away by false Teachers; Their damnation Sleepeth not. God's Judgments Are always waking:
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thou maist sleepe on both sides in sinne, but Gods justice sleepeth not.
thou Mayest sleep on both sides in sin, but God's Justice Sleepeth not.
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And thou that art the Lords, if thou sleepe, know that correction, and chastisement sleepeth not,
And thou that art the lords, if thou sleep, know that correction, and chastisement Sleepeth not,
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and they will awake thee, thou wert better to awake by slighter meanes. To conclude all, consider that all of us, there is no man upon the earth,
and they will awake thee, thou Wertenberg better to awake by slighter means. To conclude all, Consider that all of us, there is no man upon the earth,
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but we are all going to meet the mortall sl• … epe of death;
but we Are all going to meet the Mortal sl• … epe of death;
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and if we shall when that meets us, have our owne consciences tell us, that we have also a spirituall sleepe within us;
and if we shall when that meets us, have our own Consciences tell us, that we have also a spiritual sleep within us;
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that we carrie a spirituall sleepe to meet that mortall sleepe, what a miserable, and mournfull state will that be? when the heart of a man or woman that is comming to die, shall say,
that we carry a spiritual sleep to meet that Mortal sleep, what a miserable, and mournful state will that be? when the heart of a man or woman that is coming to die, shall say,
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and speake aloude, and witnesse against his Master, O, thou hast beene a sluggish and sleepie Christian:
and speak aloud, and witness against his Master, Oh, thou hast been a sluggish and sleepy Christian:
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thou hast had good meanes, but thou hast not kept thy watch, thou wouldest sleepe doe what the exhortations of the Word could, thou wouldest be a drowsie Christian.
thou hast had good means, but thou hast not kept thy watch, thou Wouldst sleep do what the exhortations of the Word could, thou Wouldst be a drowsy Christian.
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Hence it comes to passe that so many, when on their deathbed they come to grapple with that mortall sleepe,
Hence it comes to pass that so many, when on their deathbed they come to grapple with that Mortal sleep,
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and then conscience proclaimes against them, then they crie, Oh that I had but one day,
and then conscience proclaims against them, then they cry, O that I had but one day,
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but one houre more, that I might waken, and strengthen the things that are readie to die, and that it might be better with me then it is.
but one hour more, that I might waken, and strengthen the things that Are ready to die, and that it might be better with me then it is.
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But alas now their short day is past, and one perpetuall night to come, and now it is too late, as it proves many times.
But alas now their short day is past, and one perpetual night to come, and now it is too late, as it Proves many times.
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Therefore let not time goe, but know that that mournfull day must come upon us, we must meet that mortall sleepe:
Therefore let not time go, but know that that mournful day must come upon us, we must meet that Mortal sleep:
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Let us labour to shake off spirituall sleepe, drowsinesse of spirit, and make our peace in the meane time, that conscience may witnesse with us,
Let us labour to shake off spiritual sleep, drowsiness of Spirit, and make our peace in the mean time, that conscience may witness with us,
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and for us at the day of death, and judgement.
and for us At the day of death, and judgement.
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Let us labour to be watchfull, and desire to be readie for the Lord, and to have our accounts readie for him.
Let us labour to be watchful, and desire to be ready for the Lord, and to have our accounts ready for him.
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This shall suffice for the words. Now for our occasion: because this is my first occasion of this kind, I must enter with a preface, and that is this:
This shall suffice for the words. Now for our occasion: Because this is my First occasion of this kind, I must enter with a preface, and that is this:
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that as I have ever beene in the course of my ministerie, so I shall bee very sparing in the praise of the dead,
that as I have ever been in the course of my Ministry, so I shall be very sparing in the praise of the dead,
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because I know that these exercises are appointed for the instructing of the living, and the consolation of those that survive,
Because I know that these exercises Are appointed for the instructing of the living, and the consolation of those that survive,
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and not for the praise, and commemoration of the dead.
and not for the praise, and commemoration of the dead.
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Besides, I know, and see by daily experience every where, how few there be that in their life time deserve the praise of Religion in their death.
Beside, I know, and see by daily experience every where, how few there be that in their life time deserve the praise of Religion in their death.
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For my part I never did, nor never will gild a rotten post, or a mudde wall,
For my part I never did, nor never will gild a rotten post, or a mud wall,
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or give false witnesse in praising; to give the praise of Religion to those that deserve it not.
or give false witness in praising; to give the praise of Religion to those that deserve it not.
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I desire those of my congregation would make their owne Funerall Sermons while they be living, by their vertuous life, and conversation.
I desire those of my congregation would make their own Funeral Sermons while they be living, by their virtuous life, and Conversation.
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As the Apostle saith, Hee hath not praise, that is praised of men: but hee that is praised of God. FINIS.
As the Apostle Says, He hath not praise, that is praised of men: but he that is praised of God. FINIS.
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THE RIGHTEOUS MANS RESTING PLACE. OR, A FENCE AGAINST VNNECESSARIE FEARES. SERMON XXVII. GEN. 15. 1.
THE RIGHTEOUS MANS RESTING PLACE. OR, A FENCE AGAINST UNNECESSARY FEARS. SERMON XXVII. GEN. 15. 1.
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After these things, the word of the Lord came to Abraham, saying: Feare not Abraham, I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.
After these things, the word of the Lord Come to Abraham, saying: fear not Abraham, I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.
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THE tender mercie of God is seene in nothing more, then in afflicting his owne people,
THE tender mercy of God is seen in nothing more, then in afflicting his own people,
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for hee proportions his chastisements, not to our deserts, but to our strength:
for he proportions his chastisements, not to our deserts, but to our strength:
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and you shall ordinarily observe, where Almightie GOD layes a heavie affliction, hee gives an extraordinarie assistance;
and you shall ordinarily observe, where Almighty GOD lays a heavy affliction, he gives an extraordinary assistance;
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when he leades any of his people through a hote fire, hee is with them in extraordinarie manner.
when he leads any of his people through a hight fire, he is with them in extraordinary manner.
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This holy Saint, (Abraham) as hee was the Father of the faithfull, so he was a Patterne to all the faithfull in both these, both in his tryalls, and in Gods assistance.
This holy Saint, (Abraham) as he was the Father of the faithful, so he was a Pattern to all the faithful in both these, both in his trials, and in God's assistance.
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There was never any man called to more tryalls then he: to leave his Countrey, and his Kindred, and his Fathers house;
There was never any man called to more trials then he: to leave his Country, and his Kindred, and his Father's house;
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and after to sacrifice his owne sonne. And there was never any man more assisted from God;
and After to sacrifice his own son. And there was never any man more assisted from God;
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as we see in those many apparitions that God vouchsafed him: Comforting him, sometimes in dreames and visions.
as we see in those many apparitions that God vouchsafed him: Comforting him, sometime in dreams and visions.
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Sometimes hee appeared to him in an admirable, and most friendly manner talking with him, as a man doth with his friend. One of them are in this Chapter;
Sometime he appeared to him in an admirable, and most friendly manner talking with him, as a man does with his friend. One of them Are in this Chapter;
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The Lord appeared to Abraham, and comforted him in the middest of his tryals, and troubles.The Lord appeared to Abraham, and comforted him in the midst of his trials, and Troubles.
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Where you may see an admirable incouragement that God gives to his servant Abraham; You may note, First, the incouragement it selfe; that is, not to feare.
Where you may see an admirable encouragement that God gives to his servant Abraham; You may note, First, the encouragement it self; that is, not to Fear.
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Secondly, note the time, when God gave him this incouragement:
Secondly, note the time, when God gave him this encouragement:
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when he had encountred with those Kings immediatly before, as we see in Chapter 14. And when hee was to encounter with many evils and troubles after, then the Lord appeared to him.
when he had encountered with those Kings immediately before, as we see in Chapter 14. And when he was to encounter with many evils and Troubles After, then the Lord appeared to him.
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Thirdly, note the manner, how God is pleased to reveale this comfort; that is, by way of vision: God appeared by vision.
Thirdly, note the manner, how God is pleased to reveal this Comfort; that is, by Way of vision: God appeared by vision.
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Fourthly, note the ground of this comfort, and incouragement that God gives him, and that is taken from a twofold Argument.
Fourthly, note the ground of this Comfort, and encouragement that God gives him, and that is taken from a twofold Argument.
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First, what God was to him, in regard of any evills, that hee did feele, or feare, he was his shield to beare them off.
First, what God was to him, in regard of any evils, that he did feel, or Fear, he was his shield to bear them off.
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Secondly, in regard of all the good things that Abraham could lose in the world, an exceeding great reward: hee would bee to him all in all.
Secondly, in regard of all the good things that Abraham could loose in the world, an exceeding great reward: he would be to him all in all.
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So you see this portion of Scripture affords plentifull matter for instruction, and consolation.
So you see this portion of Scripture affords plentiful matter for instruction, and consolation.
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All that I will speake of at this time, I will wind up in this proposition; that is, that
All that I will speak of At this time, I will wind up in this proposition; that is, that
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They that are in covenant with God, and labour to keepe his covenant (as faithfull Abraham was, and did) they may be a people without all carnall, and inordinate feare.
They that Are in Covenant with God, and labour to keep his Covenant (as faithful Abraham was, and did) they may be a people without all carnal, and inordinate Fear.
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For Abraham felt much, and had just cause to expect more, but in the middest of all, God appeared to him,
For Abraham felt much, and had just cause to expect more, but in the midst of all, God appeared to him,
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and bid him he should not feare. And what was spoken to Abraham, is spoken to us:
and bid him he should not Fear. And what was spoken to Abraham, is spoken to us:
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for he was the Father of the faithfull, and they that are of the faith with Abraham, are blessed with him.
for he was the Father of the faithful, and they that Are of the faith with Abraham, Are blessed with him.
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So then the blessing of Abraham, and all the incouragements that were given to him, they belong not to him only,
So then the blessing of Abraham, and all the encouragements that were given to him, they belong not to him only,
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but to all that are the spirituall seed of Abraham, to all the faithfull: so that the Proposition is not limitted to him, but extends to all.
but to all that Are the spiritual seed of Abraham, to all the faithful: so that the Proposition is not limited to him, but extends to all.
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A Doctrine, if ever needfull, it is now. Wee know how it is with all men that are out of Covenant with God.
A Doctrine, if ever needful, it is now. we know how it is with all men that Are out of Covenant with God.
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Adam as soone as he had sinned, he runnes from God, he was afraid, and hid himselfe from the face of God:Adam as soon as he had sinned, he runs from God, he was afraid, and hid himself from the face of God:
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so every unregenerate man is (except his conscience be ignorant, in a dead sleepe, and cauterized:) for he seeth God on the one side a revenging Judge:
so every unregenerate man is (except his conscience be ignorant, in a dead sleep, and cauterized:) for he sees God on the one side a revenging Judge:
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and hee knowes himselfe on the other side to be guiltie, and therefore hee cannot but with amazement and feare continually tremble before God:
and he knows himself on the other side to be guilty, and Therefore he cannot but with amazement and Fear continually tremble before God:
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and he desires if it were possible, that there were no God at all, that he might never be called to account for his doings.
and he Desires if it were possible, that there were no God At all, that he might never be called to account for his doings.
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But now the child of God, a faithfull Abraham that is in covenant with God, he may in the middest of all evills lift up his head with joy and comfort,
But now the child of God, a faithful Abraham that is in Covenant with God, he may in the midst of all evils lift up his head with joy and Comfort,
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even when wicked men are at their wits end, and know not whether to turne themselves.
even when wicked men Are At their wits end, and know not whither to turn themselves.
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It is (I say) a point needfull to urge in these times, wherein we heare abroad of warres,
It is (I say) a point needful to urge in these times, wherein we hear abroad of wars,
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and rumours of warres, and so many distractions: and what they feele, we have cause to feare:
and rumours of wars, and so many distractions: and what they feel, we have cause to Fear:
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but now it is seasonable at this time, when we see the King of feares act his part before our eyes:
but now it is seasonable At this time, when we see the King of fears act his part before our eyes:
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hee that the Philosophers call, the most terrible of all terribles;
he that the Philosophers call, the most terrible of all terribles;
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that is, Death, that tends to the extirpation, and abolition of nature, in regard of our being here.
that is, Death, that tends to the extirpation, and abolition of nature, in regard of our being Here.
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I say there cannot be a better argument treated of, then somewhat that may fence us against the feare of this evill.
I say there cannot be a better argument treated of, then somewhat that may fence us against the Fear of this evil.
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Now for the opening of this point. First, consider what feare is; And then what feare a Christian should be freed from.
Now for the opening of this point. First, Consider what Fear is; And then what Fear a Christian should be freed from.
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And then how it comes to passe that a Christian is exempted from all slavish, and inordinate feare.
And then how it comes to pass that a Christian is exempted from all slavish, and inordinate Fear.
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And then come to make some Use of it to the present occasion.
And then come to make Some Use of it to the present occasion.
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First, that we may know the point the better, let us consider, what feare is in generall; First, that we may know the point the better, let us Consider, what Fear is in general;
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And feare (beloved) is such an affection or passion of the soule that is stirred up with a through apprehension of some future evill, that is very difficult to be resisted by the partie, or patient.
And Fear (Beloved) is such an affection or passion of the soul that is stirred up with a through apprehension of Some future evil, that is very difficult to be resisted by the party, or patient.
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It is an affection, or passion of the soule: for it makes a reall transmutation in the man.
It is an affection, or passion of the soul: for it makes a real transmutation in the man.
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It is such an affection as is stirred up with the apprehension of evill: for evill is properly the object of feare:
It is such an affection as is stirred up with the apprehension of evil: for evil is properly the Object of Fear:
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we doe not primarily feare any thing that is good, except the losse of it, and it is ill to lose any good thing. Againe, it is evill future:
we do not primarily Fear any thing that is good, except the loss of it, and it is ill to loose any good thing. Again, it is evil future:
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for if the evill be present, we grieve, and not feare.
for if the evil be present, we grieve, and not Fear.
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And it is such an evill as is difficult, and hard to resist, and overcome with patience:
And it is such an evil as is difficult, and hard to resist, and overcome with patience:
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for if it be a small evill that is easily conquered, you contemne it, you feare it not.
for if it be a small evil that is Easily conquered, you contemn it, you Fear it not.
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You see then what feare is in generall. Is all feare prohibited?
You see then what Fear is in general. Is all Fear prohibited?
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Not the feare of God, &c. Feare is oft commanded in Scripture, know then there are divers kindes of feare.
Not the Fear of God, etc. fear is oft commanded in Scripture, know then there Are diverse Kinds of Fear.
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First, naturall feare, and that is called naturall either in regard of the materiall or efficient cause.
First, natural Fear, and that is called natural either in regard of the material or efficient cause.
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When the partie that doth feare, is phlegmatick, or melancholie, and so is naturally inclined to feare, this may be called a naturall feare.
When the party that does Fear, is phlegmatic, or melancholy, and so is naturally inclined to Fear, this may be called a natural Fear.
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Or, in regard of the object, when there is somewhat in that which is destructive to nature:
Or, in regard of the Object, when there is somewhat in that which is destructive to nature:
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and therefore the feare of death, it is naturall to man, and so whatsoever may prejudice nature.
and Therefore the Fear of death, it is natural to man, and so whatsoever may prejudice nature.
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Now this naturall feare is an affection that Almightie God concreated with the soule, it is naturally good, it is morally neither good nor evill,
Now this natural Fear is an affection that Almighty God Concreated with the soul, it is naturally good, it is morally neither good nor evil,
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but according as it is determined by circumstances.
but according as it is determined by Circumstances.
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Againe, there is a carnall evill feare, namely, when a man feares the evill of punishment, more then the evill of sin;
Again, there is a carnal evil Fear, namely, when a man fears the evil of punishment, more then the evil of since;
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a corporall evill more then a spirituall: a temporall more then an eternall.
a corporal evil more then a spiritual: a temporal more then an Eternal.
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Hee is afraid of losing something hee enjoyes, or of not getting something he desires, &c. In either regards there may be a carnall feare,
He is afraid of losing something he enjoys, or of not getting something he Desires, etc. In either regards there may be a carnal Fear,
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as I shall explaine it to you more anone: and this so farre as it is carnall is ever to be condemned.
as I shall explain it to you more anon: and this so Far as it is carnal is ever to be condemned.
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Thirdly, there is a servile feare:
Thirdly, there is a servile Fear:
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and this is such a feare as lookes at the punishment only, and not at the sinne:
and this is such a Fear as looks At the punishment only, and not At the sin:
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when a man is afraid of the judgements of GOD, and never feares sinne, that is the cause of it.
when a man is afraid of the Judgments of GOD, and never fears sin, that is the cause of it.
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And so withall, when this feare is only servile, and is retained in the heart, that man desires still to sinne;
And so withal, when this Fear is only servile, and is retained in the heart, that man Desires still to sin;
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there is a love of sinne, a wishing that God would give him leave to sinne,
there is a love of sin, a wishing that God would give him leave to sin,
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and let loose the reynes to him:
and let lose the reins to him:
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that if it were possible there were no God, no Devill, no Heaven, nor Hell, that he might sinne freely.
that if it were possible there were no God, no devil, no Heaven, nor Hell, that he might sin freely.
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And if he abstaine from sinne at any time, the cause is, that there is this punishment that is the consequent of sinne,
And if he abstain from sin At any time, the cause is, that there is this punishment that is the consequent of sin,
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and not out of love to God, or obedience to his commandements. Now this servile feare, though in it selfe it bee not savingly pleasing to God,
and not out of love to God, or Obedience to his Commandments. Now this servile Fear, though in it self it be not savingly pleasing to God,
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yet it is a thing that is good, as S. Austin observes:
yet it is a thing that is good, as S. Austin observes:
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for that man that feares servily, hee doth that which is good, though he doth it not well:
for that man that fears servilely, he does that which is good, though he does it not well:
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because that is a thing that depends upon the disposition, and will of him that doth the thing,
Because that is a thing that depends upon the disposition, and will of him that does the thing,
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though the thing be good as farre as it goes.
though the thing be good as Far as it Goes.
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It is good for the restraining of evill men from outrages in the world, and it is a preparative in the way to conversion, as it is Act. 2.
It is good for the restraining of evil men from outrages in the world, and it is a preparative in the Way to conversion, as it is Act. 2.
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Lastly, there is a filiall son-like feare, that ariseth out of the consideration of the greatnesse,
Lastly, there is a filial sonlike Fear, that arises out of the consideration of the greatness,
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and especially of the goodnesse of God, whereby a man so hates punishment, as hee hates sinne also the cause of it.
and especially of the Goodness of God, whereby a man so hates punishment, as he hates sin also the cause of it.
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Now there are divers degrees of filiall feare. One degree we call innitiall feare in this world.
Now there Are diverse Degrees of filial Fear. One degree we call innitiall Fear in this world.
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And a degree of perfection in the world to come.
And a degree of perfection in the world to come.
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In this world the feare we have, hath one eye upon the punishment, and another eye upon the commandement, or love of God.
In this world the Fear we have, hath one eye upon the punishment, and Another eye upon the Commandment, or love of God.
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And here many make a doubt, whether they are to doe that which is good, having an eye to the recompence of reward,
And Here many make a doubt, whither they Are to do that which is good, having an eye to the recompense of reward,
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or to abstaine from evill out of the feare of punishment. For answer briefly.
or to abstain from evil out of the Fear of punishment. For answer briefly.
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Any thing almightie God hath made a motive to us, to incourage us to doe well,
Any thing almighty God hath made a motive to us, to encourage us to do well,
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or to deterre us from evill;
or to deter us from evil;
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we may make a motive to our selves, and as long as we doe so, we doe well.
we may make a motive to our selves, and as long as we do so, we do well.
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It was so with Adam in Paradice, this was propovnded as a motive; In the day thou eatest thereof thou shalt die.
It was so with Adam in Paradise, this was propounded as a motive; In the day thou Eatest thereof thou shalt die.
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Then to abstaine from the forbidden fruit, partly out of feare of punishment, if Adam did so, he did well.
Then to abstain from the forbidden fruit, partly out of Fear of punishment, if Adam did so, he did well.
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So, every one of us, in regard of any evill, we may have an eye to the punishment, that will bee the consequent of the thing:
So, every one of us, in regard of any evil, we may have an eye to the punishment, that will be the consequent of the thing:
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For Christ urgeth this to his owne Disciples, Feare not him that can kill the body, &c. And to doe things meerely without any respect to punishment at all;
For christ urges this to his own Disciples, fear not him that can kill the body, etc. And to do things merely without any respect to punishment At all;
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I know no reason why any man should aspire to that perfection.
I know no reason why any man should aspire to that perfection.
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For God while we are here, hath given us these motives, to stirre us up to avoid evill;
For God while we Are Here, hath given us these motives, to stir us up to avoid evil;
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and it is well if wee can heartily and truly, out of love to God doe it, by all the motives that God hath propounded.
and it is well if we can heartily and truly, out of love to God do it, by all the motives that God hath propounded.
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To have a feare meerely for punishment, and still to retaine the love of sinne,
To have a Fear merely for punishment, and still to retain the love of sin,
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and no respect or love to the commandement of God, this is not acceptable to God in a saving manner:
and no respect or love to the Commandment of God, this is not acceptable to God in a Saving manner:
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but to have an eye to God, and to abstaine from sinne, partly out of love to God,
but to have an eye to God, and to abstain from sin, partly out of love to God,
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and partly out of feare of punishment, this is acceptable to God. For a man must love himselfe in subordination to the love of God;
and partly out of Fear of punishment, this is acceptable to God. For a man must love himself in subordination to the love of God;
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and therefore he may looke to the avoiding of evill, and to the getting of good eternall to soule and body.
and Therefore he may look to the avoiding of evil, and to the getting of good Eternal to soul and body.
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Now these feares, we may consider of them thus.
Now these fears, we may Consider of them thus.
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The naturall feare may be accompanied with the Spirit, but it comes not from the Spirit, that must be ordered by the word of God.
The natural Fear may be accompanied with the Spirit, but it comes not from the Spirit, that must be ordered by the word of God.
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Secondly, carnall feare comes not from the spirit, nor is accompanied with it: this is ever to be mortified, this wee must take heed of;
Secondly, carnal Fear comes not from the Spirit, nor is accompanied with it: this is ever to be mortified, this we must take heed of;
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and this feare Abraham is exhorted against here.
and this Fear Abraham is exhorted against Here.
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Thirdly, the feare that is servile, it comes from the spirit, but it is not accompanied with the spirit.
Thirdly, the Fear that is servile, it comes from the Spirit, but it is not accompanied with the Spirit.
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As the dawning of the day the Sunne is the cause of it, yet the Sunne is not present when the day dawnes,
As the dawning of the day the Sun is the cause of it, yet the Sun is not present when the day dawns,
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but some glimpse goes before him:
but Some glimpse Goes before him:
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this wee must cherish, so as we bring it to filiall feare, and then wee deale aright in that.
this we must cherish, so as we bring it to filial Fear, and then we deal aright in that.
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Lastly, for filiall feare, we must cherish that at all times, wee must labour to get still a more reverent respect of the Majestie of God.
Lastly, for filial Fear, we must cherish that At all times, we must labour to get still a more reverend respect of the Majesty of God.
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So I have breiefly shewed you what feare is, And what feare wee must labour to be freed from;
So I have breiefly showed you what Fear is, And what Fear we must labour to be freed from;
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Now you see that a Christian is such a man as may live without all feare, that is carnall;
Now you see that a Christian is such a man as may live without all Fear, that is carnal;
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Feare not them that can kill the body. And in Isaiah 8. 12. Feare not their feare. fear not them that can kill the body. And in Isaiah 8. 12. fear not their Fear.
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What is the ground of this? I will tell you briefly: What is the ground of this? I will tell you briefly:
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Christ came into the world to deliver us from all our enemies, that wee might serve him without feare, in holinesse, and righteousnesse, Luke 1. 47. So then the ground is this, that man that hath no enemies;
christ Come into the world to deliver us from all our enemies, that we might serve him without Fear, in holiness, and righteousness, Lycia 1. 47. So then the ground is this, that man that hath no enemies;
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that man that cannot possibly be molested with any evill, what need hee feare? For there is no evill in the world that can surprize a man that is in covenant with God, that labours to keepe his covenant,
that man that cannot possibly be molested with any evil, what need he Fear? For there is no evil in the world that can surprise a man that is in Covenant with God, that labours to keep his Covenant,
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but by the power of the Spirit he may conquer it. For only evill, and evill future is the object of feare.
but by the power of the Spirit he may conquer it. For only evil, and evil future is the Object of Fear.
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Now, if there be no evill that can befall a child of God, but such as may be conquered, hee should contemne it, and not feare it.
Now, if there be no evil that can befall a child of God, but such as may be conquered, he should contemn it, and not Fear it.
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Now all the enemies of a Christian are either reconciled, or conquered and foyled, and what then need he feare them?
Now all the enemies of a Christian Are either reconciled, or conquered and foiled, and what then need he Fear them?
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For God that is an enemie to every man naturally, he is reconciled;
For God that is an enemy to every man naturally, he is reconciled;
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Christ hath made our peace with God, hee hath made our attonement, we need not feare him slavishly: christ hath made our peace with God, he hath made our atonement, we need not Fear him slavishly:
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though wee may, and must feare him with a filiall feare, we must not bee afraid of him with horrour, as to runne from him;
though we may, and must Fear him with a filial Fear, we must not be afraid of him with horror, as to run from him;
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but wee must so love him, as to reveren• … e before his foot-stoole. Againe, in regard of the evills of the world, they are enemies too:
but we must so love him, as to reveren• … e before his footstool. Again, in regard of the evils of the world, they Are enemies too:
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but how? Christ hath beene pleased to sweeten these to us:
but how? christ hath been pleased to sweeten these to us:
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all things in the world (saith the Apostle, speaking of afflictions, Rom. 8.) they worke for good to them that feare God. all things in the world (Says the Apostle, speaking of afflictions, Rom. 8.) they work for good to them that Fear God.
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Shall a man be afraid of his owne good? Nay, there is nothing in the world that more workes our good,
Shall a man be afraid of his own good? Nay, there is nothing in the world that more works our good,
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then afflictions, and losses, and crosses: we might spare any thing better then them: shall we be afraid of that that workes our good? Death it is reconciled, and made our friend: It was the greatest enemie;
then afflictions, and losses, and Crosses: we might spare any thing better then them: shall we be afraid of that that works our good? Death it is reconciled, and made our friend: It was the greatest enemy;
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Christ hath pulled out the sting, and changed the nature of it; he hath made it the birth-day of eternitie, a sweet passage to a better life.
christ hath pulled out the sting, and changed the nature of it; he hath made it the birthday of eternity, a sweet passage to a better life.
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Death brings not evill to a man that is in covenant with God, but rather terminates all evill, that he is molested with in the world.
Death brings not evil to a man that is in Covenant with God, but rather terminates all evil, that he is molested with in the world.
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So then some enemies are reconciled and made our friends, and these wee have no reason to feare.
So then Some enemies Are reconciled and made our Friends, and these we have no reason to Fear.
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Againe, there are some that are irreconcileable, and they are conquered and overcome.
Again, there Are Some that Are Irreconcilable, and they Are conquered and overcome.
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The Divell will never be friends with us, therefore ▪ Christ hath spoyled principalities and powers; and trampled Satan under-feet:
The devil will never be Friends with us, Therefore ▪ christ hath spoiled principalities and Powers; and trampled Satan underfeet:
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and now if he walke about, yet hee is in his chayne, he can bite, but he can hurt none but those that willingly betray themselves into his hands.
and now if he walk about, yet he is in his chain, he can bite, but he can hurt none but those that willingly betray themselves into his hands.
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For sinne, it is of a condemning nature;
For sin, it is of a condemning nature;
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but those that are in covenant with God, and walke with him, it is removed as farre from them as the East is from the West, it is throwne into the bottomelesse sea of Gods mercy,
but those that Are in Covenant with God, and walk with him, it is removed as Far from them as the East is from the West, it is thrown into the bottomless sea of God's mercy,
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so that it shall never anger God or hurt us any more then if we had not committed it;
so that it shall never anger God or hurt us any more then if we had not committed it;
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Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods Elect? Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's Elect?
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Nay more, God hath bestowed his Spirit, whereby hee hath freede our hearts, and whereby if a man labour to stirre up the grace of God in him, and to walke comfortably as he might in the presence of God, he might through the power of God free his heart from these horrours and feares;
Nay more, God hath bestowed his Spirit, whereby he hath freed our hearts, and whereby if a man labour to stir up the grace of God in him, and to walk comfortably as he might in the presence of God, he might through the power of God free his heart from these horrors and fears;
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for saith the Apostle, yee have not received the Spirit of bondage to feare againe: but yee have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby wee cry Abba Father.
for Says the Apostle, ye have not received the Spirit of bondage to Fear again: but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba Father.
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The Spirit of bondage casts downe the soule with horrour and feare, but wee have the Spirit of God to assure us that wee have God for our Father reconciled in Christ,
The Spirit of bondage Cast down the soul with horror and Fear, but we have the Spirit of God to assure us that we have God for our Father reconciled in christ,
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and so by consequent that our sinnes are pardoned, that death is overcome, that Principalities and powers are spoyled, and all things in the world, (though contrary in themselves yet) they shall worke for our good.
and so by consequent that our Sins Are pardoned, that death is overcome, that Principalities and Powers Are spoiled, and all things in the world, (though contrary in themselves yet) they shall work for our good.
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So you see the ground of it, a Christian hath no enemies, some enemies are reconciled and others are trampled under foote that they cannot hurt him.
So you see the ground of it, a Christian hath no enemies, Some enemies Are reconciled and Others Are trampled under foot that they cannot hurt him.
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And wee receive this freedome by the Spirit of God, that if wee would stirre it up,
And we receive this freedom by the Spirit of God, that if we would stir it up,
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and labour to walke as becommeth Christians we may make our lives very comfortable. Briefly for Application.
and labour to walk as becomes Christians we may make our lives very comfortable. Briefly for Application.
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First, let us all take notice of the command that God gives to Abraham, of this incouragement,
First, let us all take notice of the command that God gives to Abraham, of this encouragement,
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and make use of it to our selves; and know that the power of grace, and Religion must reflect upon a mans selfe.
and make use of it to our selves; and know that the power of grace, and Religion must reflect upon a men self.
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He (beloved) shall be accounted the best Christian before God, and in the sight of judicious men, whose Religion is practicall, and reflects upon himselfe.
He (Beloved) shall be accounted the best Christian before God, and in the sighed of judicious men, whose Religion is practical, and reflects upon himself.
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Now there are many busie ones in the world, that meddle with the conversations of others,
Now there Are many busy ones in the world, that meddle with the conversations of Others,
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but surely, he is a happie man that reformes himselfe, and that sets in tune his owne affections and passions:
but surely, he is a happy man that reforms himself, and that sets in tune his own affections and passion:
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as this in particular, to labour to be without slavish and inordinate feare.
as this in particular, to labour to be without slavish and inordinate Fear.
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Alas wee may complaine of many that finde fault with many things, but if they looke within, there is a combustion of a great many unruly affections,
Alas we may complain of many that find fault with many things, but if they look within, there is a combustion of a great many unruly affections,
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and passions, and these are the things we never complaine of:
and passion, and these Are the things we never complain of:
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wee finde not fault with our selves as wee should, wee should take notice of the Law of God that it is spirituall, to set in order our hearts and mindes and soules,
we find not fault with our selves as we should, we should take notice of the Law of God that it is spiritual, to Set in order our hearts and minds and Souls,
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as well as our tongues and hands.
as well as our tongues and hands.
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The law of man reacheth but to the outward man, if a man keepe himselfe in order in regard of these, thought is free,
The law of man reaches but to the outward man, if a man keep himself in order in regard of these, Thought is free,
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and the Law doth not take hold of a man for his affections, but the Law God doth,
and the Law does not take hold of a man for his affections, but the Law God does,
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therefore you know that lusting after a woman, in Gods account is reputed adultery, the hating of a mans brother in his heart is accounted manslaughter;
Therefore you know that lusting After a woman, in God's account is reputed adultery, the hating of a men brother in his heart is accounted manslaughter;
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he is accounted a murtherer that hates his brother: so he that is angry unadvisedly, you know what he is in danger of:
he is accounted a murderer that hates his brother: so he that is angry unadvisedly, you know what he is in danger of:
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and that man is accounted guiltie before God, that cannot order his affections in regard of those unruly passions that are within him.
and that man is accounted guilty before God, that cannot order his affections in regard of those unruly passion that Are within him.
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This I observe by the way. God in Scripture takes especial notice of it;
This I observe by the Way. God in Scripture Takes especial notice of it;
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& I am perswaded it is an infallible distinguishing character between an hypocrite & a sincere child of God:
& I am persuaded it is an infallible distinguishing character between an hypocrite & a sincere child of God:
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an hypocrite labours to wash the outside, hee hath a demure countenance, cleane hands, smooth language;
an hypocrite labours to wash the outside, he hath a demure countenance, clean hands, smooth language;
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&c. these things are good, but he goes no further, he makes no conscience of secret contemplative wickednesse, of the lusts of his heart,
etc. these things Are good, but he Goes no further, he makes no conscience of secret contemplative wickedness, of the Lustiest of his heart,
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and the thoughts of his minde: these things he never enters into himselfe to mortifie. But that man that is conscionable, so walkes with God;
and the thoughts of his mind: these things he never enters into himself to mortify. But that man that is conscionable, so walks with God;
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as that a wrie affection, an inward lust after somewhat that is evill, troubles him, and humbles him before God:
as that a wry affection, an inward lust After somewhat that is evil, Troubles him, and humbles him before God:
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the vanitie of his thoughts in secret cause him to mourne before God:
the vanity of his thoughts in secret cause him to mourn before God:
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this is a signe of a man that walkes before God, and accounts God a Spirit that searcheth the hearts and tryeth the reynes:
this is a Signen of a man that walks before God, and accounts God a Spirit that Searches the hearts and trieth the reins:
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and therefore if ever wee will approve our selves to God, let our Religion bee practicall,
and Therefore if ever we will approve our selves to God, let our Religion be practical,
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and reflect upon our selves, and among other things upon our inward man to set that in order.
and reflect upon our selves, and among other things upon our inward man to Set that in order.
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wee shall also heare voyces from heaven in our soules and consciences.
we shall also hear voices from heaven in our Souls and Consciences.
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Secondly, by way of instruction, we see what happy men and women we might be if we were not our owne foes.
Secondly, by Way of instruction, we see what happy men and women we might be if we were not our own foes.
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If wee could attaine this pitch to live without feare that nothing should trouble us, were it not a happy condition? surely it is a thing feazeable, some Saints have attained it in a great measure;
If we could attain this pitch to live without Fear that nothing should trouble us, were it not a happy condition? surely it is a thing feazeable, Some Saints have attained it in a great measure;
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you know David when Ziglag was taken, his wives gone, all the spoyle taken, and the people were ready to stone him, what did poore David? hee can incourage himselfe in the Lord his God notwithstanding this.
you know David when Ziklag was taken, his wives gone, all the spoil taken, and the people were ready to stone him, what did poor David? he can encourage himself in the Lord his God notwithstanding this.
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So it may be with a poore Christian, his friends may forsake him;
So it may be with a poor Christian, his Friends may forsake him;
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perhaps the world is gone, riches take to themselves wings, it may bee his body is crazie,
perhaps the world is gone, riches take to themselves wings, it may be his body is crazy,
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and all things are out of order, yet this man can incourage himselfe in the Lord his God, he can say to himselfe feare not. Saith Daved, though I walke in the valley of the shadow of death, a dolefull condition, yet I will feare none ill, Psal. 23. And in another place, though ten thousand should compasse mee in on every side I would lay mee downe and rest. Though the Apostles were watched by souldiers, layd in the stocks,
and all things Are out of order, yet this man can encourage himself in the Lord his God, he can say to himself Fear not. Says Daved, though I walk in the valley of the shadow of death, a doleful condition, yet I will Fear none ill, Psalm 23. And in Another place, though ten thousand should compass me in on every side I would lay me down and rest. Though the Apostles were watched by Soldiers, laid in the stocks,
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and for ought they knew the next day should be brought to execution, yet they sing as merrily and sleepe as heartily as if they had beene on a Throne,
and for ought they knew the next day should be brought to execution, yet they sing as merrily and sleep as heartily as if they had been on a Throne,
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and had beene Kings in a Pallace.
and had been Kings in a Palace.
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Thus a good conscience will make a Christian happy, if he be not his owne foe:
Thus a good conscience will make a Christian happy, if he be not his own foe:
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but our hearts are intangled with the world and wordly things, that for the most part wee see not this priviledge. But I leave that.
but our hearts Are entangled with the world and wordly things, that for the most part we see not this privilege. But I leave that.
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Next it may serve to reprehend and chide the most of us, yea, all, in that we are distracted with feares unnecessary, such as spend our spirits,
Next it may serve to reprehend and chide the most of us, yea, all, in that we Are distracted with fears unnecessary, such as spend our spirits,
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and consume our precious time, such things as make our lives uncomfortable, and dishonour God, and our Religion and profession, and all to no purpose.
and consume our precious time, such things as make our lives uncomfortable, and dishonour God, and our Religion and profession, and all to no purpose.
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Some things we feare a great while before wee neede, perhaps that we neede not feare at all.
some things we Fear a great while before we need, perhaps that we need not Fear At all.
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One saith Lord, what would become of me if I should loose my wife? if I should loose my children? or loose my estate? What would become of me if the times should be hard,
One Says Lord, what would become of me if I should lose my wife? if I should lose my children? or lose my estate? What would become of me if the times should be hard,
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if there should be a deare yeare? I can scarse bring both ends together now.
if there should be a deer year? I can scarce bring both ends together now.
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Another saith, what shall I doe when I am old, and cannot take paines for my living? thus men feare a thousand inconveniences.
another Says, what shall I do when I am old, and cannot take pains for my living? thus men Fear a thousand inconveniences.
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What neede wee meete evills halfe way? what neede wee create to our selves such troubles? sufficient for the day are the troubles of it.
What need we meet evils half Way? what need we create to our selves such Troubles? sufficient for the day Are the Troubles of it.
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But in regard of carnall feare, all things make us afraid more then we neede,
But in regard of carnal Fear, all things make us afraid more then we need,
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and the feare of ill oft times perplexeth a man more then the ill it selfe that lights upon him.
and the Fear of ill oft times perplexes a man more then the ill it self that lights upon him.
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And men of a melancholly disposition they frame to themselves such strange Chimera's, Imaginations of things ▪ that perhaps shall never come to passe,
And men of a melancholy disposition they frame to themselves such strange Chimera's, Imaginations of things ▪ that perhaps shall never come to pass,
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and so trouble themselves with a great deale of feare.
and so trouble themselves with a great deal of Fear.
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Thou art afraid of such and such losses, perhaps thou maiest die first, and such things perhaps shall never befall thee:
Thou art afraid of such and such losses, perhaps thou Mayest die First, and such things perhaps shall never befall thee:
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labour to prepare thy heart before hand, and then feare them not. I will shew you the inconveniences of this, briefly.
labour to prepare thy heart before hand, and then Fear them not. I will show you the inconveniences of this, briefly.
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First of all, these feares of losses and crosses and the like, they often bring a great deale of ill to men;
First of all, these fears of losses and Crosses and the like, they often bring a great deal of ill to men;
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nay it brings a great deale of ill as the naturall event and consequent of it, partly by the judgement of God, Esay 66. 4. I will bring their feares upon them.
nay it brings a great deal of ill as the natural event and consequent of it, partly by the judgement of God, Isaiah 66. 4. I will bring their fears upon them.
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And that that wicked men feare shall come upon them.
And that that wicked men Fear shall come upon them.
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This is the way to bring ill upon them, when men will needs bee miserable is it not just with God they should?
This is the Way to bring ill upon them, when men will needs be miserable is it not just with God they should?
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The Romans will come and take away our Empire, and so it was. Saul was afraid that David should succeede him, and so hee did.The Roman will come and take away our Empire, and so it was. Saul was afraid that David should succeed him, and so he did.
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When men will not learne to live by faith, it is just with God to bring that that they feare upon them,
When men will not Learn to live by faith, it is just with God to bring that that they Fear upon them,
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because they dishonour him by unbeliefe.
Because they dishonour him by unbelief.
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In the second place it not onely brings ill but it makes the heart unfit for ill when it comes.
In the second place it not only brings ill but it makes the heart unfit for ill when it comes.
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In the feare of man there is a snare: but in the confidence of the Lord, there is a sure reward. In the Fear of man there is a snare: but in the confidence of the Lord, there is a sure reward.
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In the feare of man there is a snare:
In the Fear of man there is a snare:
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what doth feare doe? it insnares a man, it binds a man hand and foote,
what does Fear doe? it ensnares a man, it binds a man hand and foot,
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and layes him flat before his enemie when he comes, and then his enemy tramples upon him.
and lays him flat before his enemy when he comes, and then his enemy tramples upon him.
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It so weakens the Spirits and disheartneth a man before it comes, that when it comes he is no way able to beare it.
It so weakens the Spirits and disheartneth a man before it comes, that when it comes he is no Way able to bear it.
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For the feare takes away all the joy and content that a man may take in the present good that hee enjoyes at the hand of God, that he cannot enjoy that,
For the Fear Takes away all the joy and content that a man may take in the present good that he enjoys At the hand of God, that he cannot enjoy that,
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because hee feares I know not what ill that may come;
Because he fears I know not what ill that may come;
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and then when that ill comes he is not able to beare it, his spirit is so weake.
and then when that ill comes he is not able to bear it, his Spirit is so weak.
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I might shew much hurt that this feare doth both to the soule, and to the body of man.
I might show much hurt that this Fear does both to the soul, and to the body of man.
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To the body of man, how doth it weaken and contract the Spirits? and bring diseases? and some times death it selfe?
To the body of man, how does it weaken and contract the Spirits? and bring diseases? and Some times death it self?
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Feare doth much hurt to the soule. Naturally. Spiritually.
fear does much hurt to the soul. Naturally. Spiritually.
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Naturally, it weakens a man in regard of the operations of his soule, that the body is not a fit instrument for the soule to worke by. Naturally, it weakens a man in regard of the operations of his soul, that the body is not a fit Instrument for the soul to work by.
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It makes a man doe diverse things rashly and inconsiderately and divers things out of incogitancie, that hee knowes not what he doth;
It makes a man do diverse things rashly and inconsiderately and diverse things out of incogitancy, that he knows not what he does;
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he is unfit for holy duties, unstable in all his wayes.
he is unfit for holy duties, unstable in all his ways.
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As he is thus in regard of his place and calling, so in regard of the duties of Gods service, he cannot doe these with a quiet heart, with a peaceable spirit while he is possest with these feares.
As he is thus in regard of his place and calling, so in regard of the duties of God's service, he cannot do these with a quiet heart, with a peaceable Spirit while he is possessed with these fears.
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You shall see almost all the sinnes in the world come from this feare.
You shall see almost all the Sins in the world come from this Fear.
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What was the reason that Abraham and Sarah did equivocate? was it not feare (in that particular) of men more then God? and so they put God upon a miracle to preserve Saraahs chastitie in the case of Abimeleck.
What was the reason that Abraham and Sarah did equivocate? was it not Fear (in that particular) of men more then God? and so they put God upon a miracle to preserve Saraahs chastity in the case of Abimelech.
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What was the reason that Aaron yeelded to make an Idoll for the people of Israel, and so joyned in Idolatry with them? he was afraid of the people that they might doe him some hurt, he durst not trust God with his preservation.
What was the reason that Aaron yielded to make an Idol for the people of Israel, and so joined in Idolatry with them? he was afraid of the people that they might do him Some hurt, he durst not trust God with his preservation.
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So Peter denyed his Master out of feare;
So Peter denied his Master out of Fear;
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What is the reason that a Minister doth not sometimes reproove sinne? that a Magistrate doth not sometimes reforme that that is amisse? It is slavish feare they will not trust God to maintaine them in his owne cause.
What is the reason that a Minister does not sometime reprove sin? that a Magistrate does not sometime reform that that is amiss? It is slavish Fear they will not trust God to maintain them in his own cause.
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What is the reason that many servants lye, &c. it is out of a slavish feare of their masters.
What is the reason that many Servants lie, etc. it is out of a slavish Fear of their Masters.
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And so in regard of the things of the world, men are inordinately afraid that they shall loose somewhat they possesse,
And so in regard of the things of the world, men Are inordinately afraid that they shall lose somewhat they possess,
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and therefore they take indirect courses.
and Therefore they take indirect courses.
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Still this slavish feare, and horrour and distrust of God it is almost the cause of all sin,
Still this slavish Fear, and horror and distrust of God it is almost the cause of all since,
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as wee may observe in the world. This being so prejudicall; in the last place, let us fence our hearts against this feare.
as we may observe in the world. This being so prejudical; in the last place, let us fence our hearts against this Fear.
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By this meanes we shall honour Religion, and make our lives comfortable, incourage other Saints of God,
By this means we shall honour Religion, and make our lives comfortable, encourage other Saints of God,
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and draw people to like Religion, when it yeelds such sweet contentment to the soules of men.
and draw people to like Religion, when it yields such sweet contentment to the Souls of men.
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For doe but once againe muster together all our enemies, and see if we have cause of feare. For our spirituall enemies:
For doe but once again muster together all our enemies, and see if we have cause of Fear. For our spiritual enemies:
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Will any man feare a wounded foe? for the Lord God hath wounded Satan,
Will any man Fear a wounded foe? for the Lord God hath wounded Satan,
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and trampled him under our feet, and brought us as Ioshua did his Captaines, to set our feet upon the necke of principalities,
and trampled him under our feet, and brought us as Ioshua did his Captains, to Set our feet upon the neck of principalities,
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and powers, that through the mightie power of God, wee are more then conquerours, and shall we feare such an enemie as this? Shall we feare those sinnes that we are humbled for,
and Powers, that through the mighty power of God, we Are more then conquerors, and shall we Fear such an enemy as this? Shall we Fear those Sins that we Are humbled for,
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and which God hath made as if they had never beene? For the evills of the world:
and which God hath made as if they had never been? For the evils of the world:
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Why should we feare them? those corrections that are immediatly from God, there is no cause of feare in them. As thus:
Why should we Fear them? those corrections that Are immediately from God, there is no cause of Fear in them. As thus:
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If God take away thy Wife, or thy Child, or thy friend, or a part of thy substance, what cause of feare is there:
If God take away thy Wife, or thy Child, or thy friend, or a part of thy substance, what cause of Fear is there:
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Feare not (saith God) I will chastise thee in measure, and will not make a full end of thee (Jer. 46. 28.) yet thou shalt not bee altogether uncorrected. fear not (Says God) I will chastise thee in measure, and will not make a full end of thee (Jer. 46. 28.) yet thou shalt not be altogether uncorrected.
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And then remember, God proportions the correction to our strength, as a Father, not as a Judge:
And then Remember, God proportions the correction to our strength, as a Father, not as a Judge:
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hee aymes at our amendment, not at our ruine; If hee take away a friend, that wee doted too much on:
he aims At our amendment, not At our ruin; If he take away a friend, that we doted too much on:
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if we set our mindes too much on the world, and worldly things, God will deprive us of them,
if we Set our minds too much on the world, and worldly things, God will deprive us of them,
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and so by this bee all in all to us, and draw us neerer to himselfe:
and so by this be all in all to us, and draw us nearer to himself:
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have wee cause of feare? to feare that that comes from God? No;
have we cause of Fear? to Fear that that comes from God? No;
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will some say, if we fall into the hands of God there is mercie, but the mercies of men are cruell.
will Some say, if we fallen into the hands of God there is mercy, but the Mercies of men Are cruel.
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What if unreasonable men deale with us, have wee not reason to feare ill from them? they are outragious and cruell, they bend their malice against us;
What if unreasonable men deal with us, have we not reason to Fear ill from them? they Are outrageous and cruel, they bend their malice against us;
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and if the enemie should come and make an iroad into our countrie, and bring devastation, what should we doe then?
and if the enemy should come and make an iroad into our country, and bring devastation, what should we do then?
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I answer, first in all things that fall from men, there is a provident hand of God:
I answer, First in all things that fallen from men, there is a provident hand of God:
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therefore saith our Saviour to his Apostles when he would incourage them, saith hee, there is a providence even concerning sparrowes, there is none of them light on the ground without the providence of God.
Therefore Says our Saviour to his Apostles when he would encourage them, Says he, there is a providence even Concerning sparrows, there is none of them Light on the ground without the providence of God.
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So, when he would encourage his Disciples against their adversaries, your very haires are numbred.
So, when he would encourage his Disciples against their Adversaries, your very hairs Are numbered.
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As if he had said, Almightie God knowes how many haires every man hath upon his head;
As if he had said, Almighty God knows how many hairs every man hath upon his head;
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he numbers all our joynts, hee tells our steps: there is nothing befalls us, but what the provident hand of God is in.
he numbers all our Joints, he tells our steps: there is nothing befalls us, but what the provident hand of God is in.
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And wicked men, the Divell and all his instruments, God hath them in a chaine, they cannot goe one step further then he gives them leave.
And wicked men, the devil and all his Instruments, God hath them in a chain, they cannot go one step further then he gives them leave.
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Againe, consider what God said to Abraham here; I am thy shield. In regard of all the evills that men attempt against us,
Again, Consider what God said to Abraham Here; I am thy shield. In regard of all the evils that men attempt against us,
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whether in regard of scoffing, or persecution, and open hostilitie, or whatsoever, God is our sheild.
whither in regard of scoffing, or persecution, and open hostility, or whatsoever, God is our shield.
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And the Psalmist calls him elsewhere, our strong tower. You know how it is, if men encounter a strong Tower, the enemie must first batter the Tower about their eares before they can hurt the men.
And the Psalmist calls him elsewhere, our strong tower. You know how it is, if men encounter a strong Tower, the enemy must First batter the Tower about their ears before they can hurt the men.
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If a man fight with an enemie, he must pierce his shield before he can hurt the man.
If a man fight with an enemy, he must pierce his shield before he can hurt the man.
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Wee may speake it with sacred reverence to the Majestie of God, they must overcome God himselfe,
we may speak it with sacred Reverence to the Majesty of God, they must overcome God himself,
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before they can hurt his people in doing any thing that shall prove in the event hurtfull,
before they can hurt his people in doing any thing that shall prove in the event hurtful,
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as long as they keepe close to God. The Lord intimated this to the people of Israell:
as long as they keep close to God. The Lord intimated this to the people of Israel:
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The Egiptians marched, and followed hard after them, to devoure them with open mouth, God when he saw that, hee removes the pillar of the Cloud, and set it betweene them:
The egyptians marched, and followed hard After them, to devour them with open Mouth, God when he saw that, he removes the pillar of the Cloud, and Set it between them:
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as if God should have said to them, You deceive your selves, to thinke to conquer my people, you must conquer me, before you conquer them.
as if God should have said to them, You deceive your selves, to think to conquer my people, you must conquer me, before you conquer them.
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So God is our strong Tower, our shieid, and our deliverer, and hee will find deliverance for his people some way or other, from the evill,
So God is our strong Tower, our shieid, and our deliverer, and he will find deliverance for his people Some Way or other, from the evil,
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or in the evill, or out of it; as shall turne to our exceeding advantage.
or in the evil, or out of it; as shall turn to our exceeding advantage.
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For, suppose the worst that can bee supposed, that wicked men are let loose on us, to doe all that their malice can invent, they can but touch the body, the shell of the soule,
For, suppose the worst that can be supposed, that wicked men Are let lose on us, to do all that their malice can invent, they can but touch the body, the shell of the soul,
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and let the prisoner out of dores. Upon this argument Christ incourageth us;
and let the prisoner out of doors. Upon this argument christ Encourageth us;
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Feare not them that can kill the body, but feare him that can kill both body and soule. fear not them that can kill the body, but Fear him that can kill both body and soul.
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As if hee should say, Doe the enemies threaten death, they promise you life:
As if he should say, Do the enemies threaten death, they promise you life:
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the greatest advantage, and the happiest day that ever can befall a man that is in covenant with God, is the day of death.
the greatest advantage, and the Happiest day that ever can befall a man that is in Covenant with God, is the day of death.
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Then all they can doe, is to kill the body for a while, which God will raise, maugre the malice of the Divell,
Then all they can do, is to kill the body for a while, which God will raise, maugre the malice of the devil,
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and all his instruments, and possesse the soule of that blisse that is prepared for it.
and all his Instruments, and possess the soul of that bliss that is prepared for it.
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And in regard of Death, why should we feare that? if we bee in covenant with God, the nature of it is changed, the sting is out, and it is become beneficiall.
And in regard of Death, why should we Fear that? if we be in Covenant with God, the nature of it is changed, the sting is out, and it is become beneficial.
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But you know the Saints die still.
But you know the Saints die still.
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the Spirit of truth sayth, that all that dye in the Lord, are blessed. the Spirit of truth say, that all that die in the Lord, Are blessed.
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The red Sea swallowed up the Egyptians, but contrariwise to the Israelites, it was a wall of protection on the right hand, and on the left. The read Sea swallowed up the egyptians, but contrariwise to the Israelites, it was a wall of protection on the right hand, and on the left.
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That then that was the ruine of the Egiptians, it was the protection of the Israelites.
That then that was the ruin of the egyptians, it was the protection of the Israelites.
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So, it is in regard of death, that that is the entrance to the dolefull miserie of evill men, that is the most blissfull and joyfull day to a child of God that can be,
So, it is in regard of death, that that is the Entrance to the doleful misery of evil men, that is the most blissful and joyful day to a child of God that can be,
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for then he rests from his labours, and his workes follow him.
for then he rests from his labours, and his works follow him.
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But notwithstanding all this, it is hard to live without feare, I enjoy many things, I am afraid to lose them,
But notwithstanding all this, it is hard to live without Fear, I enjoy many things, I am afraid to loose them,
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and my children are afraid, and loath to part with me, my heart wavers, and is full of perplexitie,
and my children Are afraid, and loath to part with me, my heart wavers, and is full of perplexity,
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how shall I be freed from this?
how shall I be freed from this?
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I know, feare is a naturall thing deeply rooted in nature, thinke not to get the conquest wholly, but by little and little.
I know, Fear is a natural thing deeply rooted in nature, think not to get the conquest wholly, but by little and little.
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Labour to get the Spirit of God that is supernaturall, that must overcome this:
Labour to get the Spirit of God that is supernatural, that must overcome this:
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for the strongest resolution of the most resolved spirit in the world will not overcome it, it must bee by a power that is stronger then our owne,
for the Strongest resolution of the most resolved Spirit in the world will not overcome it, it must be by a power that is Stronger then our own,
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namely by the Spirit of GOD, that we being assured by the Spirit, that God is our portion,
namely by the Spirit of GOD, that we being assured by the Spirit, that God is our portion,
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and living the life of faith, we may not feare any thing in regard of this world.
and living the life of faith, we may not Fear any thing in regard of this world.
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Secondly, labour to keepe our covenant with God:
Secondly, labour to keep our Covenant with God:
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there is an admonition, Numb. 14. 9. Only, (saith God) remember you doe not rebell against God,
there is an admonition, Numb. 14. 9. Only, (Says God) Remember you do not rebel against God,
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and then feare not this people: for God is with you, but hee hath forsaken them.
and then Fear not this people: for God is with you, but he hath forsaken them.
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The righteous is bold as a Lyon, but the wicked feares, and oft-times where there is no feare. The righteous is bold as a lion, but the wicked fears, and ofttimes where there is no Fear.
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What is the reason we are so faint-hearted? that we feare the losse of the things of this world? because we are not assured that God is our portion:
What is the reason we Are so fainthearted? that we Fear the loss of the things of this world? Because we Are not assured that God is our portion:
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for if a man were assured, that what hee loseth here, God would make up in regard of his presence, that hee would be All in all, in stead of wife,
for if a man were assured, that what he loses Here, God would make up in regard of his presence, that he would be All in all, in stead of wife,
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and goods, and children, and honours, &c. it is impossible that this man should feare the losse of any thing:
and goods, and children, and honours, etc. it is impossible that this man should Fear the loss of any thing:
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for hee possesseth all in God, and he cannot be lost.
for he Possesses all in God, and he cannot be lost.
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In particular labour to strengthen faith, make God our strong Tower, and live by faith, hee shall not be afraid of ill tydings;
In particular labour to strengthen faith, make God our strong Tower, and live by faith, he shall not be afraid of ill tidings;
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why? his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord, Psal. 112, When men make the things of this world their portion;
why? his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord, Psalm 112, When men make the things of this world their portion;
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when they make riches, and the arme of flesh their portion, that they must relie upon;
when they make riches, and the arm of Flesh their portion, that they must rely upon;
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here is a reed that will either breake, or pierce a mans hand.
Here is a reed that will either break, or pierce a men hand.
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No wonder that this man feares in all occasions, and extremities, because he forsakes the Lord, and cleaves to the creature.
No wonder that this man fears in all occasions, and extremities, Because he forsakes the Lord, and cleaves to the creature.
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But that man that lives by faith is without feare;
But that man that lives by faith is without Fear;
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As Peter when hee began to sinke, saith Christ, Why dost thou feare? O thou of little faith.
As Peter when he began to sink, Says christ, Why dost thou Fear? O thou of little faith.
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The reason he did sinke was feare, and why did hee feare? because his faith failed him, he did not lay hold upon God, and Christ.
The reason he did sink was Fear, and why did he Fear? Because his faith failed him, he did not lay hold upon God, and christ.
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Lastly, let us remember to order our selves aright, in regard of our love, and this will keepe us from inordinate feare.
Lastly, let us Remember to order our selves aright, in regard of our love, and this will keep us from inordinate Fear.
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For we must conceive that love is the fountaine of all other affections;
For we must conceive that love is the fountain of all other affections;
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we love things, and therefore we desire them, if they be absent, and wee rejoyce in them if they be present,
we love things, and Therefore we desire them, if they be absent, and we rejoice in them if they be present,
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and wee feare the losse of them, to be abridged of them. Now let us order our love aright, in regard of the things of this world,
and we Fear the loss of them, to be abridged of them. Now let us order our love aright, in regard of the things of this world,
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and wee shall never feare much:
and we shall never Fear much:
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for it is the observation of S. Austin, we feare to lose somewhat that we have attained,
for it is the observation of S. Austin, we Fear to loose somewhat that we have attained,
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or not to enjoy somewhat that we desire;
or not to enjoy somewhat that we desire;
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so it ariseth from love, somewhat that wee love and afect, we are afraid of the losse of it,
so it arises from love, somewhat that we love and affect, we Are afraid of the loss of it,
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and this is the cause of feare. Now in regard of wealth, a man is afraid hee shall not have enough;
and this is the cause of Fear. Now in regard of wealth, a man is afraid he shall not have enough;
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he shall not have a competencie; it is because hee loves the things of the world too much.
he shall not have a competency; it is Because he loves the things of the world too much.
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A man is afraid of Death, why? because he loves his body too much.
A man is afraid of Death, why? Because he loves his body too much.
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A man is afraid hee shall lose his children, or his friends, what is the reason? he loves them too much, too inordinatly.
A man is afraid he shall loose his children, or his Friends, what is the reason? he loves them too much, too inordinately.
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Wee should labour to love them only in, and for God, and then we shall not be afraid of the losse of them,
we should labour to love them only in, and for God, and then we shall not be afraid of the loss of them,
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but shall be content, to bee disposed in them, and in ourselves, as God shall see convenient in his heavenly wisedome.
but shall be content, to be disposed in them, and in ourselves, as God shall see convenient in his heavenly Wisdom.
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A word for the occasion, and that I will dispatch in a word.
A word for the occasion, and that I will dispatch in a word.
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You know the occasion of our meeting at this time, and in this place, it is to performe this last rite to the body of a Child that God hath taken lately to his mercie.
You know the occasion of our meeting At this time, and in this place, it is to perform this last rite to the body of a Child that God hath taken lately to his mercy.
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You see how Almightie God is pleased to dispose it sometimes even oft-times from the Cradle to the Grave;
You see how Almighty God is pleased to dispose it sometime even ofttimes from the Cradle to the Grave;
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and when it is so, wee must lay our hands upon our mouthes, and bee content with the will of God.
and when it is so, we must lay our hands upon our mouths, and be content with the will of God.
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For those that are Parents, let all learne this lesson, not to dote too much upon their children;
For those that Are Parents, let all Learn this Lesson, not to dote too much upon their children;
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not to be enamoured too much upon such flowers: you know how soone God takes them away, before you be aware.
not to be enamoured too much upon such flowers: you know how soon God Takes them away, before you be aware.
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It is not their witt, or their comelinesse, or agilitie, and nimblenesse, or healthy constitution,
It is not their wit, or their comeliness, or agility, and nimbleness, or healthy constitution,
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or any thing that can award them from the stroake of death when God sends it:
or any thing that can award them from the stroke of death when God sends it:
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Therefore learne to love them, in, and for God, for his sake, and you shall have no cause to feare the losse of them,
Therefore Learn to love them, in, and for God, for his sake, and you shall have no cause to Fear the loss of them,
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or grieve immoderately, when they are taken away; why? because they are all alive still to God;
or grieve immoderately, when they Are taken away; why? Because they Are all alive still to God;
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and this tender Babe is not lost, he is but sent before, he is alive still in the presence of God, the soule still lives,
and this tender Babe is not lost, he is but sent before, he is alive still in the presence of God, the soul still lives,
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and the body shall live, and is in Gods account; Christ hath the charge of it, and will raise it at the last day.
and the body shall live, and is in God's account; christ hath the charge of it, and will raise it At the last day.
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That man can lose no friend, that loves his friend, in, and for God: because they live with God, and he shall enjoy them at the last day.
That man can loose no friend, that loves his friend, in, and for God: Because they live with God, and he shall enjoy them At the last day.
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Againe, as we may mourne for the losse of our friends and children (or else we were without naturall affection) so we must rejoyce that they have gained:
Again, as we may mourn for the loss of our Friends and children (or Else we were without natural affection) so we must rejoice that they have gained:
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as we have lost them, as they are taken from us;
as we have lost them, as they Are taken from us;
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so they are taken from the evils of the world, from a great deale of sinne and miserie;
so they Are taken from the evils of the world, from a great deal of sin and misery;
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and what that might have beene, the Lord only knowes; therefore wee have cause to bee thankfull.
and what that might have been, the Lord only knows; Therefore we have cause to be thankful.
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And (beloved) be thankfull too, if God spare any: if hee take one, he might have taken all, and prepare for it too:
And (Beloved) be thankful too, if God spare any: if he take one, he might have taken all, and prepare for it too:
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be thankfull for them that are left. And remember, labour betimes to instruct your children in the feare of God:
be thankful for them that Are left. And Remember, labour betimes to instruct your children in the Fear of God:
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let it be the first thing we infuse into them, as soone as they be capable:
let it be the First thing we infuse into them, as soon as they be capable:
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namely, the elements of Christian Religion, holy, and heavenly things, why? because they may bee taken away before we are aware.
namely, the elements of Christian Religion, holy, and heavenly things, why? Because they may be taken away before we Are aware.
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It may be wee have but a little time, but a few opportunities to doe good to them.
It may be we have but a little time, but a few opportunities to do good to them.
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I tell you what our conscience will tell us else, that wee have not beene so carefull to instruct our children, as they have beene capable.
I tell you what our conscience will tell us Else, that we have not been so careful to instruct our children, as they have been capable.
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And this will cut sore, and lie heavie on our conscience: and therefore let us doe it betimes.
And this will Cut soar, and lie heavy on our conscience: and Therefore let us do it betimes.
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Not only to prevent the Divell, and his temptations:
Not only to prevent the devil, and his temptations:
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but because you see how suddenly they may bee taken away from us in a moment.
but Because you see how suddenly they may be taken away from us in a moment.
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So Children should be admonished to learne to know the Lord God in the dayes of their youth:
So Children should be admonished to Learn to know the Lord God in the days of their youth:
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how soone that evill day may come we know not (that the wise man speakes of) therefore betimes while yee haue opportunitie doe it.
how soon that evil day may come we know not (that the wise man speaks of) Therefore betimes while ye have opportunity do it.
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And for our owne part, let us learne this; First, when God croppes such flowers that rise in the budde;
And for our own part, let us Learn this; First, when God crops such flowers that rise in the bud;
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when he takes away such Children, be thankfull to God that hee hath given us a longer time, that he hath enlarged our dayes, and prolonged our yeares;
when he Takes away such Children, be thankful to God that he hath given us a longer time, that he hath enlarged our days, and prolonged our Years;
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that hee hath given us such a great deale of space, and opportunitie, to glorifie him here, to doe him service in the land of the living, to get evidence of our Calling and election,
that he hath given us such a great deal of Molle, and opportunity, to Glorify him Here, to do him service in the land of the living, to get evidence of our Calling and election,
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and to get assurance of our peace with him.
and to get assurance of our peace with him.
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Let us praise God for the length of our dayes, a blessing of God in it selfe,
Let us praise God for the length of our days, a blessing of God in it self,
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and a blessing to us if we improve it.
and a blessing to us if we improve it.
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Againe, every one remember, if Children doe die, old men must die, any man may die.
Again, every one Remember, if Children do die, old men must die, any man may die.
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For if Death strike such as doe but begin to live, then we that have lived long, it is time and reason to expect death, and not to feare it.
For if Death strike such as do but begin to live, then we that have lived long, it is time and reason to expect death, and not to Fear it.
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I speake not this, as if we should be slavishly afraid of death: while we are so our lives are not comfortable.
I speak not this, as if we should be slavishly afraid of death: while we Are so our lives Are not comfortable.
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What is the reason that we feare it inordinatly? because we love our lives, wee love our bodies,
What is the reason that we Fear it inordinately? Because we love our lives, we love our bodies,
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and the world inordinatly, and not in, and for God. And then by the continuall spectacles of mortalitie, let us bee acquainted with death.
and the world inordinately, and not in, and for God. And then by the continual spectacles of mortality, let us be acquainted with death.
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A vizour, and apparition to a Child, scarres him, and he runnes from it at the first:
A vizor, and apparition to a Child, scars him, and he runs from it At the First:
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but at last he growes throughly acquainted with it, and feares it not:
but At last he grows thoroughly acquainted with it, and fears it not:
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so it is in regard of death, many men will not indure to heare of death, they will not indure to thinke of it, they will not indure to heare a Funerall Sermon, or to come to the house of mourning, to be put in mind of their latter end:
so it is in regard of death, many men will not endure to hear of death, they will not endure to think of it, they will not endure to hear a Funeral Sermon, or to come to the house of mourning, to be put in mind of their latter end:
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Death is a strange vizour to these men and women, they are afraid of it, and runne from it:
Death is a strange vizor to these men and women, they Are afraid of it, and run from it:
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but if we did oft thinke of it, as oft as we thinke of sinne, in the cause of it.
but if we did oft think of it, as oft as we think of sin, in the cause of it.
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And when we feele sorrow, thinke, here is a harbinger of death. I feele paine in me, ere long I must surrender to the stroake of Death.
And when we feel sorrow, think, Here is a harbinger of death. I feel pain in me, ere long I must surrender to the stroke of Death.
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And the Apostle Saint Paul then whom no man ever spake more fully of justification by Faith,
And the Apostle Saint Paul then whom no man ever spoke more Fully of justification by Faith,
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And as oft as wee see spectacles of mortalitie, to reade a lecture of Death. And when we lay our selves downe in our beds thinke of Death.
And as oft as we see spectacles of mortality, to read a lecture of Death. And when we lay our selves down in our Beds think of Death.
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And upon all occasions come to the house of mourning, and thinke of Death.
And upon all occasions come to the house of mourning, and think of Death.
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If the Serpents sting bee plucked out, a man may handle it, hee is shie at the first;
If the Serpents sting be plucked out, a man may handle it, he is shy At the First;
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but after, finding it cannot hurt him, he feares it not. So we have cause to thanke God for death, as well as for other things; thus farre;
but After, finding it cannot hurt him, he fears it not. So we have cause to thank God for death, as well as for other things; thus Far;
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because hee hath changed the nature of it, and made it a sweet passage to another life.
Because he hath changed the nature of it, and made it a sweet passage to Another life.
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And then though God take Children, or friends, or goods, or any thing in this world, hee will be our exceeding great reward, hee will be All in all to us here, and hereafter. FINIS.
And then though God take Children, or Friends, or goods, or any thing in this world, he will be our exceeding great reward, he will be All in all to us Here, and hereafter. FINIS.
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THE RIGHTEOUS IVDGE: OR, THE RVLE OF IVDGEMENT. SERMON XXVIII. IAM. 2. 12.
THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGE: OR, THE RULE OF JUDGEMENT. SERMON XXVIII. IAM. 2. 12.
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So speake yee, and so doe, as they that shall bee judgedby the Law of Libertie.
So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judgedby the Law of Liberty.
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VPon the like sad occasion, I have already handled something out of these words.
Upon the like sad occasion, I have already handled something out of these words.
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The last thing that I came to was, that In the day of judgement God will call both the words and actions of men to account.
The last thing that I Come to was, that In the day of judgement God will call both the words and actions of men to account.
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He will bring their words and their actions to judgement:
He will bring their words and their actions to judgement:
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not onely their workes, 2 Cor. 5. 10. God will bring every worke to judgement, and so Eccles. 12. Hee will bring every thing to judgement whether good or evill.
not only their works, 2 Cor. 5. 10. God will bring every work to judgement, and so Eccles. 12. He will bring every thing to judgement whither good or evil.
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But besides that hee will bring every word to judgement too, even the very vaine words of men, of every idle word men shall give account, Matth. 12. 36. And the very rash and passionate speeches of men, what they speake in passion and repent not of,
But beside that he will bring every word to judgement too, even the very vain words of men, of every idle word men shall give account, Matthew 12. 36. And the very rash and passionate Speeches of men, what they speak in passion and Repent not of,
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even those passionate speeches that they thought might have easily beene passed by, He that cals his brother foole, shall be in danger of hell fire, Matth. 5. 22. Then much more those evill speeches against God, Iude 13. 14. He shall come with thousands of his angells in judgement against all those that have spoken against him.
even those passionate Speeches that they Thought might have Easily been passed by, He that calls his brother fool, shall be in danger of hell fire, Matthew 5. 22. Then much more those evil Speeches against God, Iude 13. 14. He shall come with thousands of his Angels in judgement against all those that have spoken against him.
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They have spoken against God, they have reviled him, he shall judge them for all their evill,
They have spoken against God, they have reviled him, he shall judge them for all their evil,
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and cursed speakings against him saith the Apostle.
and cursed speakings against him Says the Apostle.
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They in fury and madnesse fell to evill and cursed speaking and slighted God and despised him;
They in fury and madness fell to evil and cursed speaking and slighted God and despised him;
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therefore he shall come in great glory with thousands of his Angels, to make it appeare that he is more glorious then, they thought him to be,
Therefore he shall come in great glory with thousands of his Angels, to make it appear that he is more glorious then, they Thought him to be,
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yet the same Apostle would not have the Law as it is a direction of life abolished;
yet the same Apostle would not have the Law as it is a direction of life abolished;
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and he will now stand for the vindicating of his honour, and the manifesting of his glory in such a terrible appearance at that day.
and he will now stand for the vindicating of his honour, and the manifesting of his glory in such a terrible appearance At that day.
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Against all those that speake evill, and against all their cursed speakings against him saith the Text, evill speaking against God, is cursed speaking.Against all those that speak evil, and against all their cursed speakings against him Says the Text, evil speaking against God, is cursed speaking.
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Because it exposeth a man to a curse, it leaves him under a curse that shall appeare at that day to bee just against him;
Because it exposeth a man to a curse, it leaves him under a curse that shall appear At that day to be just against him;
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so wee see God will bring both words and workes, to judgement at that day. And the reasons are.
so we see God will bring both words and works, to judgement At that day. And the Reasons Are.
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First, because the Law of God binds men in their speeches as well as in their actions.
First, Because the Law of God binds men in their Speeches as well as in their actions.
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I say the Law that shall judge them doth now binde them in their very speeches as well as in their actions.
I say the Law that shall judge them does now bind them in their very Speeches as well as in their actions.
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You have two commandements expresly taking notice of the words of men.
You have two Commandments expressly taking notice of the words of men.
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The third commandement of the words of men cercerning God, he that takes the name of God in vaine, he will not hold him guiltlesse.
The third Commandment of the words of men cercerning God, he that Takes the name of God in vain, he will not hold him guiltless.
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And then the ninth commandement of the words of men concerning men, Thou shalt not beare false witnesse against thy neighbour.
And then the ninth Commandment of the words of men Concerning men, Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
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Now God that hath made a Law to bind, and to order men in the matter of speech, certainly he will judge men by that Law.
Now God that hath made a Law to bind, and to order men in the matter of speech, Certainly he will judge men by that Law.
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You know that Kings and Princes, and Parliaments, and Kingdomes, they make not Lawes in vain,
You know that Kings and Princes, and Parliaments, and Kingdoms, they make not Laws in vain,
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but they are the directions wherby the judges proceed in their course of judgement upon malefactours.
but they Are the directions whereby the judges proceed in their course of judgement upon malefactors.
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So I say Gods Law it is not in vaine, it is not a bare direction onely to us in point of obedience,
So I say God's Law it is not in vain, it is not a bore direction only to us in point of Obedience,
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but also the expresse rule whereby Christ himselfe will proceede in matter of judgement.
but also the express Rule whereby christ himself will proceed in matter of judgement.
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Againe secondly, there is great reason that words as well as actions should be brought to judgement,
Again secondly, there is great reason that words as well as actions should be brought to judgement,
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because God and men are injured by words as well as by actions. First concerning God, you reade of some, Psal. 73. that set their mouthes against God, and against heaven.
Because God and men Are injured by words as well as by actions. First Concerning God, you read of Some, Psalm 73. that Set their mouths against God, and against heaven.
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Indeede they can doe no more hurt to God then a man that shoots an Arrow at the Sunne can hurt the Sunne by shooting at him;
Indeed they can do no more hurt to God then a man that shoots an Arrow At the Sun can hurt the Sun by shooting At him;
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but in their intention they set themselves against God in as much as their tongues are set against him.
but in their intention they Set themselves against God in as much as their tongues Are Set against him.
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And in Levit. 24. 11. The word there translated to blaspheme, it is in the originall, that the man stabbed God,
And in Levit. 24. 11. The word there translated to Blaspheme, it is in the original, that the man stabbed God,
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or did pierce God, hee offered a kinde of violence to the holy name of God.
or did pierce God, he offered a kind of violence to the holy name of God.
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Since the Apostle makes this use of it to direct us both in our speeches,
Since the Apostle makes this use of it to Direct us both in our Speeches,
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Such sinfull speeches as are forbidden in the third Commandement, and doe concerne the name of God or any of his attributes or ordinances, any thing that is spoken against them,
Such sinful Speeches as Are forbidden in the third Commandment, and do concern the name of God or any of his attributes or ordinances, any thing that is spoken against them,
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or without due reverence and respect to them, they are there sayd to bee a stabbing of God, in the Hebrew phrase,
or without due Reverence and respect to them, they Are there said to be a stabbing of God, in the Hebrew phrase,
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or a piercing of God, a wounding of God, doing some violence to God himselfe.
or a piercing of God, a wounding of God, doing Some violence to God himself.
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Now I say when such wrong and injury is done to God, shall not God take a time to right himselfe of those that injure him?
Now I say when such wrong and injury is done to God, shall not God take a time to right himself of those that injure him?
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Secondly, it is an injury done to men.
Secondly, it is an injury done to men.
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You know it is a common thing in Law to have actions against men for speeches, they make speeches actions;
You know it is a Common thing in Law to have actions against men for Speeches, they make Speeches actions;
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they make them lyable to the penaltie and censure of the Law for speeches.
they make them liable to the penalty and censure of the Law for Speeches.
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So the Law of God proceeds according to the very speeches of men, whereby they have discouraged his servants in any kind at any time, in any duty of Religion,
So the Law of God proceeds according to the very Speeches of men, whereby they have discouraged his Servants in any kind At any time, in any duty of Religion,
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and course of his worship, or whereby they have brought an ill report on it.
and course of his worship, or whereby they have brought an ill report on it.
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As those spies did upon the Land, therefore, they might not bee suffered to goe into the Land:
As those spies did upon the Land, Therefore, they might not be suffered to go into the Land:
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So I say when men bring an evill report upon the duties of godlinesse they shut themselves out of the kingdome of God.
So I say when men bring an evil report upon the duties of godliness they shut themselves out of the Kingdom of God.
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So likewise when men make that which is straight become crooked:
So likewise when men make that which is straight become crooked:
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It is sayd of Simon Magus that hee perverted the straight wayes of God, that is, hee did as much as lay in him to make the straight wayes of God to seeme crooked, that as a man that puts a stick in the water though it bee straight when it is put in,
It is said of Simon Magus that he perverted the straight ways of God, that is, he did as much as lay in him to make the straight ways of God to seem crooked, that as a man that puts a stick in the water though it be straight when it is put in,
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yet it seemes crooked when it is in:
yet it seems crooked when it is in:
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So when a man puts colours and shewes upon good actions and courses, as if they were folly and indiscretion,
So when a man puts colours and shows upon good actions and courses, as if they were folly and indiscretion,
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and unadvised, and hypocrisie, and vaine, or whatsoever is ill, this is to make the straight wayes of God crooked;
and unadvised, and hypocrisy, and vain, or whatsoever is ill, this is to make the straight ways of God crooked;
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to make that that God accounts straight to be crooked, this is a setting against God:
to make that that God accounts straight to be crooked, this is a setting against God:
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therefore Peter saith to Simon Magus, pray if it be possible that the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee.
Therefore Peter Says to Simon Magus, pray if it be possible that the Thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee.
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So you see Saint Paul speakes to Elymas the sorcerer upon the same ground, Act. 13. Thou child of the divell and enemy to all righteousnesse, wilt thou not cease to pervent the right wayes of God? Now I say, here are the words and speeches that men speake against the wayes of God:
So you see Saint Paul speaks to Elymas the sorcerer upon the same ground, Act. 13. Thou child of the Devil and enemy to all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervent the right ways of God? Now I say, Here Are the words and Speeches that men speak against the ways of God:
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these are speeches that argue men in a state, whereby they are lyable and open to judgement, and exposed to wrath;
these Are Speeches that argue men in a state, whereby they Are liable and open to judgement, and exposed to wrath;
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therefore wee should take heed of such words. The use may be to condemne those that make light account of words;
Therefore we should take heed of such words. The use may be to condemn those that make Light account of words;
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they thinke they may speake (it may bee) in rashnesse, and hastinesse and they may be excused for uttering them, it is their hastinesse,
they think they may speak (it may be) in rashness, and hastiness and they may be excused for uttering them, it is their hastiness,
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and their passion, and it was done unadvisedly, &c. I but the Law of God is transgressed, the Majestie of God is offended, the anger of God is provoked.
and their passion, and it was done unadvisedly, etc. I but the Law of God is transgressed, the Majesty of God is offended, the anger of God is provoked.
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You know what old Eli sayd to his sonnes;
You know what old Eli said to his Sons;
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My sonnes, if a man sinne against a man, man may plead for him, but if he offend against God, who shall plead for him? I say, who shall take up the matter with God in such a case as this when the offence strikes against God,My Sons, if a man sin against a man, man may plead for him, but if he offend against God, who shall plead for him? I say, who shall take up the matter with God in such a case as this when the offence strikes against God,
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and his ordinances, and his worship? Therefore take heede there is much evill there is life and death (as Solomon saith) in the power of the tongue, that is, a man may utterly destroy himselfe by the very words he speakes unadvisedly (as hee thinkes,
and his ordinances, and his worship? Therefore take heed there is much evil there is life and death (as Solomon Says) in the power of the tongue, that is, a man may utterly destroy himself by the very words he speaks unadvisedly (as he thinks,
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and will plead for himselfe) or passionately and rashly.
and will plead for himself) or passionately and rashly.
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Againe much more doth it concerne those that proceede to other kinds of wickednesse in the tongue, we instanced in some particular instances then, that we cannot now stand on.
Again much more does it concern those that proceed to other Kinds of wickedness in the tongue, we instanced in Some particular instances then, that we cannot now stand on.
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We came to direct men to carry themselves in their speech, as David, to set a watch before the doore of their lippes, he prayed to God to doe it;
We Come to Direct men to carry themselves in their speech, as David, to Set a watch before the door of their lips, he prayed to God to do it;
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And Psal. 39. I sayd that I will take heede to my wayes that I offend not in my tongue.
And Psalm 39. I said that I will take heed to my ways that I offend not in my tongue.
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And then he prayes to the Lord, Psal. 131. to keepe a watch before the doore of his mouth.
And then he prays to the Lord, Psalm 131. to keep a watch before the door of his Mouth.
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Hee knew well enough that there will be a time, when the words that we thinke are sleight and vaine shall be brought to judgement, idle, unprofitable, frothy talke, much more rayling and reviling speeches, most of all the highest blasphemies and execrations, these shall most certainly be brought to a greater censure at the day of judgement.
He knew well enough that there will be a time, when the words that we think Are sleight and vain shall be brought to judgement, idle, unprofitable, frothy talk, much more railing and reviling Speeches, most of all the highest Blasphemies and execrations, these shall most Certainly be brought to a greater censure At the day of judgement.
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But I will not stand on that I then handled. Now there remaines three things more.
But I will not stand on that I then handled. Now there remains three things more.
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The first is this that in the day of judgement God will proceed according to his Law:
The First is this that in the day of judgement God will proceed according to his Law:
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So speake and so doe as those that shall bee judged by the Law. I say,
So speak and so do as those that shall be judged by the Law. I say,
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In the day of judgement God will proceede with men according to his Law. Hee will proceede according to his word written:
In the day of judgement God will proceed with men according to his Law. He will proceed according to his word written:
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therefore labour that your speeches and actions may bee such that they may be agreeable to that, Iohn 12. 48. The word that I speake to you (saith Christ) shall judge you at that day.
Therefore labour that your Speeches and actions may be such that they may be agreeable to that, John 12. 48. The word that I speak to you (Says christ) shall judge you At that day.
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There is not a word that Christ speakes, but it shall judge: he speakes not in vaine, he is the judge that speakes.
There is not a word that christ speaks, but it shall judge: he speaks not in vain, he is the judge that speaks.
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Now you know Christ speakes two wayes. Eyther in himselfe, Or, by his Ministers.
Now you know christ speaks two ways. Either in himself, Or, by his Ministers.
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In himselfe, and so eyther that that hee spake when hee was on earth in his his owne person;
In himself, and so either that that he spoke when he was on earth in his his own person;
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then all the words that hee spake at that time are those words by which he will judge men,
then all the words that he spoke At that time Are those words by which he will judge men,
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as farre as they concerne morrall actions, by those words he will judge men at the great day:
as Far as they concern moral actions, by those words he will judge men At the great day:
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for he spake nothing but what was according to his Law.
for he spoke nothing but what was according to his Law.
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Or else that which he spake in his Apostles immediatly, by a certaine and infallible worke of the Spirit, directing them to such truth as that they could not erre in speaking:
Or Else that which he spoke in his Apostles immediately, by a certain and infallible work of the Spirit, directing them to such truth as that they could not err in speaking:
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now in this Christ still spake in them. The same way Christ hath in speaking to this day:
now in this christ still spoke in them. The same Way christ hath in speaking to this day:
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therefore saith he, he that heareth you heareth me, and he that heareth me heareth him that sent me.
Therefore Says he, he that hears you hears me, and he that hears me hears him that sent me.
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That which he spake to them, hee spake in them concerning all the Ministers of the Gospel.
That which he spoke to them, he spoke in them Concerning all the Ministers of the Gospel.
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What we speake as Ministers, that is, as men that looke to the direction of our Lord;
What we speak as Ministers, that is, as men that look to the direction of our Lord;
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for we are but Embassadours, and our words are so far of value and power as they are the speeches of our Lord;
for we Are but ambassadors, and our words Are so Far of valve and power as they Are the Speeches of our Lord;
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and as we speake the word of him whose Embassadours we are.
and as we speak the word of him whose ambassadors we Are.
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Now I say looke what the Minister thus speakes as the Embassadour of Christ to the people, that Christ will confirme at the day of judgement.
Now I say look what the Minister thus speaks as the Ambassador of christ to the people, that christ will confirm At the day of judgement.
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Now it will appeare what wee speake as Embassadours, if we speake nothing but what is agreeable to the text of Scripture rightly understood.
Now it will appear what we speak as ambassadors, if we speak nothing but what is agreeable to the text of Scripture rightly understood.
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Therefore marke it, whatsoever sinne wee denounce the judgement of God against, and urge Scripture for it, it is the very rule that Christ will observe in judging men.
Therefore mark it, whatsoever sin we denounce the judgement of God against, and urge Scripture for it, it is the very Rule that christ will observe in judging men.
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Or else that speech could not stand, what yee loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven,
Or Else that speech could not stand, what ye lose on earth shall be loosed in heaven,
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and what yee bind on earth shall be bound in heaven. and what ye bind on earth shall be bound in heaven.
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Wee bind, when by declaring of mens sinnes, wee denounce the judgement of God against such sinnes,
we bind, when by declaring of men's Sins, we denounce the judgement of God against such Sins,
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and so pronounce men to stand under the wrath of God that remaine in those sinnes:
and so pronounce men to stand under the wrath of God that remain in those Sins:
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saith Christ what you thus binde on earth shall bee bound in heaven, that is, Gods act shall ratifie and confirme the same sentence in heaven which we denounce here upon earth by vertue of this word.
Says christ what you thus bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, that is, God's act shall ratify and confirm the same sentence in heaven which we denounce Here upon earth by virtue of this word.
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but when they die, then all sinne is taken away:
but when they die, then all sin is taken away:
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So when wee come to distressed soules, and declare to them that they stand acquitted, and that by the Word of God;
So when we come to distressed Souls, and declare to them that they stand acquitted, and that by the Word of God;
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and so as Ministers of the Gospell by vertue of the truth revealed to us, declare that they are freed from the bond and guilt of their sinnes, upon those evidences of repentance that they manifest:
and so as Ministers of the Gospel by virtue of the truth revealed to us, declare that they Are freed from the bound and guilt of their Sins, upon those evidences of Repentance that they manifest:
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I say, it is ratified in heaven.
I say, it is ratified in heaven.
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Therefore you see there is no other way of proceeding, but looke as Christs owne words when hee was upon the earth,
Therefore you see there is no other Way of proceeding, but look as Christ own words when he was upon the earth,
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so the same that are as his owne words, that is, those truths that are drawne from Christs truths have the same power upon the hearts and consciences of men now to command them and shall have after to judge them, as ever they had.
so the same that Are as his own words, that is, those truths that Are drawn from Christ truths have the same power upon the hearts and Consciences of men now to command them and shall have After to judge them, as ever they had.
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But here it may be objected:
But Here it may be objected:
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it should seeme that all men shall not be judged by the Law, because there are some men to whom the Law hath never beene published:
it should seem that all men shall not be judged by the Law, Because there Are Some men to whom the Law hath never been published:
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for what shall wee say to a great part of the world, that have not yet received the Scriptures:
for what shall we say to a great part of the world, that have not yet received the Scriptures:
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we know that the Scriptures have not beene published to a great part of the world:
we know that the Scriptures have not been published to a great part of the world:
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at this day there are many Heathens, many Pagans, that never had the Scriptures;
At this day there Are many heathens, many Pagans, that never had the Scriptures;
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therefore how shall they be judged by the Law? except you say, that onely those shall bee judged by it, that have beene under the preaching of the Gospell,
Therefore how shall they be judged by the Law? except you say, that only those shall be judged by it, that have been under the preaching of the Gospel,
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and have had the helpe of the Scriptures?
and have had the help of the Scriptures?
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We answer, that all mankinde, and every particular man is under the Law, onely the Law is not alike expressed to them, it is not revealed alike to all sorts.
We answer, that all mankind, and every particular man is under the Law, only the Law is not alike expressed to them, it is not revealed alike to all sorts.
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All have the Law, and the Law written too:
All have the Law, and the Law written too:
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but eyther it is written in the hearts of men, and so it is naturally in the hearts of all the Sonnes of men.
but either it is written in the hearts of men, and so it is naturally in the hearts of all the Sons of men.
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Or else in the Scriptures, and so it is more clearely and evidently manifested in the Churches,
Or Else in the Scriptures, and so it is more clearly and evidently manifested in the Churches,
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but yet neverthelesse in the hearts of men is the Law written, as much as shall be sufficient to condemne them,
but yet nevertheless in the hearts of men is the Law written, as much as shall be sufficient to condemn them,
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as we see, Rom. 2. 14. saith the Apostle, If the Gentiles which have not the Law, doe by nature the things conteined in the Law, they having not the Law are a Law to themselves,
as we see, Rom. 2. 14. Says the Apostle, If the Gentiles which have not the Law, do by nature the things contained in the Law, they having not the Law Are a Law to themselves,
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and shew the effect of the Law written in their hearts their consciences accusing, or excusing them before God.
and show the Effect of the Law written in their hearts their Consciences accusing, or excusing them before God.
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The Gentiles that had not the Law, that is, not the Law written in the Scriptures;The Gentiles that had not the Law, that is, not the Law written in the Scriptures;
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yet neverthelesse they are a Law to themselves;
yet nevertheless they Are a Law to themselves;
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that is, they have certaine principles, certaine rules which remaine in their naturall consciences, whereby they eyther accuse or excuse, as they doe good or evill.
that is, they have certain principles, certain rules which remain in their natural Consciences, whereby they either accuse or excuse, as they do good or evil.
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And even these doe shew that they have a Law that doth binde them, and shall condemne them;
And even these do show that they have a Law that does bind them, and shall condemn them;
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because that when they would not obey even that Law, that is, even those principles whereupon their consciences wrought to accuse or excuse they were sinners against the Law.
Because that when they would not obey even that Law, that is, even those principles whereupon their Consciences wrought to accuse or excuse they were Sinners against the Law.
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So that wee see no man shall be condemned at the day of • … udgement but by vertue of the Law:
So that we see no man shall be condemned At the day of • … udgement but by virtue of the Law:
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and however all have not the Scripture, yet they have a naturall conscience, and the Law written there whereby it accuseth, or excuseth.
and however all have not the Scripture, yet they have a natural conscience, and the Law written there whereby it Accuseth, or excuseth.
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Howsoever it bee true that things are not alike expresly manifested to other people and to us that have the Scriptures,
Howsoever it be true that things Are not alike expressly manifested to other people and to us that have the Scriptures,
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yet they have so much manifested to them as shall condemne them. And the reasons of it are these why it must be so.
yet they have so much manifested to them as shall condemn them. And the Reasons of it Are these why it must be so.
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First, because the Law of God is Gods Scepter, whereby hee governes and rules the Church, Psal. 110. 2. he shall bring the rod of thy power out of Sion.
First, Because the Law of God is God's Sceptre, whereby he governs and rules the Church, Psalm 110. 2. he shall bring the rod of thy power out of Sion.
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The rod of thy power, that is, the Scepter of thy power: that Scepter whereby thou dost authoritatively and by power rule over the Churches:The rod of thy power, that is, the Sceptre of thy power: that Sceptre whereby thou dost authoritatively and by power Rule over the Churches:
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and what is this Scepter? It is the word, as we shall see, Esay 2, 3, 4. The Law shall come out of Sion.
and what is this Sceptre? It is the word, as we shall see, Isaiah 2, 3, 4. The Law shall come out of Sion.
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So then the Scepter, the rod of the word that is brought out of Sion is the Law that comes out of Sion, the word of God, the Law of workes and the Law of faith;
So then the Sceptre, the rod of the word that is brought out of Sion is the Law that comes out of Sion, the word of God, the Law of works and the Law of faith;
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for both these come out of Sion: the Law of workes as farre as it is the rule of life;
for both these come out of Sion: the Law of works as Far as it is the Rule of life;
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and then the Law of Faith, both come in to rule the Church of God.
and then the Law of Faith, both come in to Rule the Church of God.
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Yea, this is the rod of Christs power, therefore hee will manifest his power, and make all men subject to it.
Yea, this is the rod of Christ power, Therefore he will manifest his power, and make all men Subject to it.
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What power? There is a power of Christ, such a power whereby he manifests his owne greatnesse and soveraigntie over all his creatures;
What power? There is a power of christ, such a power whereby he manifests his own greatness and sovereignty over all his creatures;
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over those creatures that have not sence, that have not reason; that is not this Law.
over those creatures that have not sense, that have not reason; that is not this Law.
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But this power here, the Scepter of his power is that whereby he manifests his soveraigntie, over reasonable creatures, Angels and men,:
But this power Here, the Sceptre of his power is that whereby he manifests his sovereignty, over reasonable creatures, Angels and men,:
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therefore if they will not obey him, yet it shall bee a Scepter of Iron to crush them in peeces.
Therefore if they will not obey him, yet it shall be a Sceptre of Iron to crush them in Pieces.
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Therefore we see the very Angels themselves that would not obey the directing commandement of God, the rule of life, in that particular place wherein they were;
Therefore we see the very Angels themselves that would not obey the directing Commandment of God, the Rule of life, in that particular place wherein they were;
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they found it a Scepter to crush them downe; and they were cast out of their place for their sinne. So likewise men;
they found it a Sceptre to crush them down; and they were cast out of their place for their sin. So likewise men;
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you see what the Apostle Peter speakes of those that perished in the time of Noah, because they would not receive the Word preached to them,
you see what the Apostle Peter speaks of those that perished in the time of Noah, Because they would not receive the Word preached to them,
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but they would be lawlesse and disobedient, or like men that would be under no Law,
but they would be lawless and disobedient, or like men that would be under no Law,
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therefore they felt the force of it in the effect of the Law, in the fruite and penaltie of the Law upon them.
Therefore they felt the force of it in the Effect of the Law, in the fruit and penalty of the Law upon them.
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So I say Christ still rules by power in the Law;
So I say christ still rules by power in the Law;
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in so much as that when the Law and command prevailes not, then the punishment prevailes;
in so much as that when the Law and command prevails not, then the punishment prevails;
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and they that will not subject themselves to the Law, they shall bee subdued under the punishment of the Law: that is the first thing.
and they that will not Subject themselves to the Law, they shall be subdued under the punishment of the Law: that is the First thing.
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Againe secondly, it must bee that Christ must proceede in judgement according to the Law; because the Law is the rule.
Again secondly, it must be that christ must proceed in judgement according to the Law; Because the Law is the Rule.
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Now you know a rule is a note of distinction, it is that that being streight and right in it selfe, which doth distinguish and discover things that are crooked.
Now you know a Rule is a note of distinction, it is that that being straight and right in it self, which does distinguish and discover things that Are crooked.
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So the Law of Christ, it is a straight rule in it selfe: therefore whatsoever is contrary to it, is crooked and perverse.
So the Law of christ, it is a straight Rule in it self: Therefore whatsoever is contrary to it, is crooked and perverse.
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And he will declare a righteous proceeding contrary to the unrighteousnesse of men. How? by that rule that discovers unrighteousnesse.
And he will declare a righteous proceeding contrary to the unrighteousness of men. How? by that Rule that discovers unrighteousness.
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How shall Christ appeare to be righteous in his Law, except he have a rule whereby unrighteousnesse shall be discovered? Now that is discovered by the Law, the right rule,
How shall christ appear to be righteous in his Law, except he have a Rule whereby unrighteousness shall be discovered? Now that is discovered by the Law, the right Rule,
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as it is, Psal. 19. The statutes of the Lord are right.
as it is, Psalm 19. The statutes of the Lord Are right.
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Now rectum is index sua oblique, that that not onely declares its owne excellencie, but the unrighteousnesse, and obliquitie of the contrary;
Now rectum is index sua oblique, that that not only declares its own excellency, but the unrighteousness, and obliquity of the contrary;
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therefore Christ shall proceede by the Law, because that shall most cleare his proceedings. For all the world will grant that that is a righteous rule;
Therefore christ shall proceed by the Law, Because that shall most clear his proceedings. For all the world will grant that that is a righteous Rule;
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Therefore Micah 6. 8. when the Prophet would deale with men that were unrighteous, that would walke wilfully,
Therefore micah 6. 8. when the Prophet would deal with men that were unrighteous, that would walk wilfully,
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and rebelliously against God, and then serve him with outward performances, wherewith shall I come before the Lord? and bow before the high God? he hath shewed thee O man what is good, that is, to doe justly, and to walke humbly with thy God.
and rebelliously against God, and then serve him with outward performances, wherewith shall I come before the Lord? and bow before the high God? he hath showed thee Oh man what is good, that is, to do justly, and to walk humbly with thy God.
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So that now, looke what rule it is that shewes what is good, that is the rule whereby the righteous Judge will proceede in judgement:
So that now, look what Rule it is that shows what is good, that is the Rule whereby the righteous Judge will proceed in judgement:
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Now the Law shewes what is good, he hath shewed in his Law what is good:
Now the Law shows what is good, he hath showed in his Law what is good:
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therefore hee gives a briefe summe of the Law there, to walke humbly with God, that is the substance of the first Table of the Law:
Therefore he gives a brief sum of the Law there, to walk humbly with God, that is the substance of the First Table of the Law:
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and to doe justice that is the substance of the second Table of the Law;
and to do Justice that is the substance of the second Table of the Law;
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therefore saith hee, he hath shewed thee what is good, this is a righteous rule, that discernes betweene good and evill.
Therefore Says he, he hath showed thee what is good, this is a righteous Rule, that discerns between good and evil.
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Looke what that is that in the directions of life discernes betweene good and evill, that also in the proceeding of the Judge will cleare his justice, eyther in rewarding the good, or in punishing the evill:
Look what that is that in the directions of life discerns between good and evil, that also in the proceeding of the Judge will clear his Justice, either in rewarding the good, or in punishing the evil:
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therefore Christ must needs proceede according to his owne Law in judgement. Thus the point is opened.
Therefore christ must needs proceed according to his own Law in judgement. Thus the point is opened.
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Now a word or two for application. Is it so that Christ will proceede in judgement by his owne Law:
Now a word or two for application. Is it so that christ will proceed in judgement by his own Law:
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then it serves in the first place for the just reproofe of those that neglect the Law, that neglect this direction that Christ gives them.
then it serves in the First place for the just reproof of those that neglect the Law, that neglect this direction that christ gives them.
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Alas is it a small matter thus to slight the Law of God? the Word of God? why, you shall bee judged by this:
Alas is it a small matter thus to slight the Law of God? the Word of God? why, you shall be judged by this:
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God shall judge the secrets of all men (saith the Apostle) in that day according • … o my Gospell, Rom. 2. 16. not onely that looke what he hath spoken of the judgement shall proove true; God shall judge the secrets of all men (Says the Apostle) in that day according • … oh my Gospel, Rom. 2. 16. not only that look what he hath spoken of the judgement shall prove true;
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but that in the judgement there shall be a proceeding proportionable and agreeable to what hee hath spoken in that word that he calls his Gospell.
but that in the judgement there shall be a proceeding proportionable and agreeable to what he hath spoken in that word that he calls his Gospel.
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Therefore take heede how you slight this Word, it is a dangerous thing. Saith Solomon, Pro. 13. 13. he that despiseth the Commandement shall perish.
Therefore take heed how you slight this Word, it is a dangerous thing. Says Solomon, Pro 13. 13. he that despises the Commandment shall perish.
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Hee that despiseth the Commandement, when God hath revealed his will in matter of dutie,
He that despises the Commandment, when God hath revealed his will in matter of duty,
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for the direction of life (for that he calls the Commandement there) now if a man come to despise this, he shall certainely perish saith Solomon.
for the direction of life (for that he calls the Commandment there) now if a man come to despise this, he shall Certainly perish Says Solomon.
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When doth a man despise the Commandement? You know to despise is when a man accounts a thing of no force;
When does a man despise the Commandment? You know to despise is when a man accounts a thing of no force;
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that NONLATINALPHABET, despise not prophesying. The word is, account it not a thing of nothing, account it not a slight matter.
that, despise not prophesying. The word is, account it not a thing of nothing, account it not a slight matter.
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Now you know a man accounts a thing as a thing of nothing when he undervalues it,
Now you know a man accounts a thing as a thing of nothing when he undervalues it,
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when he gives it lesse acknowledgment then it is worthy of. As if a man come to buy a Jewell or a Pearle in the Market,
when he gives it less acknowledgment then it is worthy of. As if a man come to buy a Jewel or a Pearl in the Market,
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and offer a sleight and small matter for it, hee had as good bid nothing, the undervaluing of a commoditie, is as the accounting of it worth nothing.
and offer a sleight and small matter for it, he had as good bid nothing, the undervaluing of a commodity, is as the accounting of it worth nothing.
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In spirituall things when a man accounts the Law of God below it selfe, that is,
In spiritual things when a man accounts the Law of God below it self, that is,
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when hee makes it not the chiefe direction of his life, then hee accounts it as a thing of nothing, and despiseth the Law.
when he makes it not the chief direction of his life, then he accounts it as a thing of nothing, and despises the Law.
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For either the Law is somewhat by Gods appointment, or not at all;
For either the Law is somewhat by God's appointment, or not At all;
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if it be somewhat by Gods appointment, then it must have that place that God hath appointed it,
if it be somewhat by God's appointment, then it must have that place that God hath appointed it,
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or else wee give it not any esteeme according to the appointment of God, but according to our owne Fancy.
or Else we give it not any esteem according to the appointment of God, but according to our own Fancy.
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I say if wee give the Law esteeme according to Gods appointment, and by vertue of his Word,
I say if we give the Law esteem according to God's appointment, and by virtue of his Word,
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then wee will give it the esteeme that God hath put upon it, that is, that it shall rule us in all our actions;
then we will give it the esteem that God hath put upon it, that is, that it shall Rule us in all our actions;
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and that it shall be our supreame rule and guide, that a man shall account nothing else as the sufficient direction of his life but the Law.
and that it shall be our supreme Rule and guide, that a man shall account nothing Else as the sufficient direction of his life but the Law.
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Now when men come to this, that they will preferre their owne opinions before the Law;
Now when men come to this, that they will prefer their own opinions before the Law;
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when they will preferre the opinion of other men before the Text of Scripture: when they preferre the customes of the world, before the rule of the Word.
when they will prefer the opinion of other men before the Text of Scripture: when they prefer the customs of the world, before the Rule of the Word.
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This is now to dispise the Law, to make it as a thing of nothing. As you see it plaine, it is ordinary in Scripture thus to tax men;
This is now to despise the Law, to make it as a thing of nothing. As you see it plain, it is ordinary in Scripture thus to Tax men;
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as when they would account the traditions of men above the word;
as when they would account the traditions of men above the word;
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In vaine they worship me, saith God, they become vanitie themselves for accounting the Law vaine.In vain they worship me, Says God, they become vanity themselves for accounting the Law vain.
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So when they preferred the customes of their forefathers equall with the Law, they despised the Law:
So when they preferred the customs of their Forefathers equal with the Law, they despised the Law:
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this mixture, this joyning of other things with it, it is that that the Scripture calls the despising of the Law.
this mixture, this joining of other things with it, it is that that the Scripture calls the despising of the Law.
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Therefore it is a dangerous thing to despise the Law. Is it not dangerous to despise the Judge? the Law shall bee your Judge;
Therefore it is a dangerous thing to despise the Law. Is it not dangerous to despise the Judge? the Law shall be your Judge;
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that is, the rule whereby the Judge shall proceede.
that is, the Rule whereby the Judge shall proceed.
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You know it is the aggravation of the fault of a Malefactor, that he not onely transgresseth and sinneth against the Lawes of the Kingdome,
You know it is the aggravation of the fault of a Malefactor, that he not only Transgresseth and Sinneth against the Laws of the Kingdom,
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but that he hath despised the Law:
but that he hath despised the Law:
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if hee have beene heard to speake any speeches to the contempt of the Law, this is a great aggravation of his sinne:
if he have been herd to speak any Speeches to the contempt of the Law, this is a great aggravation of his sin:
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how much more shall it bee in the day of the Lord? Mens Lawes are imperfect,
how much more shall it be in the day of the Lord? Men's Laws Are imperfect,
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and therefore are revoked many times, and repealed, and reversed, but this Law of God is a perfect Law,
and Therefore Are revoked many times, and repealed, and reversed, but this Law of God is a perfect Law,
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and therefore it shall never bee reversed, it shall never be revoked nor altred.
and Therefore it shall never be reversed, it shall never be revoked nor altered.
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but if a man cast his eye upon the extreame parts, it would then affright,
but if a man cast his eye upon the extreme parts, it would then affright,
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Now for a man to sleight and neglect this in any point or degree it is a high contempt against God himselfe.
Now for a man to sleight and neglect this in any point or degree it is a high contempt against God himself.
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That as a man might say of the Iewes; when Christ came amongst them, hee offered himselfe to bee their King;
That as a man might say of the Iewes; when christ Come among them, he offered himself to be their King;
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but being they would not take him for their King who (if they had taken him so) would have beene their Saviour;
but being they would not take him for their King who (if they had taken him so) would have been their Saviour;
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therefore the time shall come that he will be their Judge and not their Saviour.
Therefore the time shall come that he will be their Judge and not their Saviour.
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So I say concerning the Law, the Law now published in the preaching of the Word;
So I say Concerning the Law, the Law now published in the preaching of the Word;
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those that will not now take it to be their counsellor shall finde it then to bee their condemner.
those that will not now take it to be their Counsellor shall find it then to be their condemner.
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If this be a harsh saying as they speake of the command of Christ, Ioh. 6. This is a hard saying, who can beare it? If the Commandement of Christ concerning obedience seeme harsh,
If this be a harsh saying as they speak of the command of christ, John 6. This is a hard saying, who can bear it? If the Commandment of christ Concerning Obedience seem harsh,
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then how harsh a saying shall that be, depart yee cursed into everlasting fire? If it bee so hard a thing to stand to the command of the Law,
then how harsh a saying shall that be, depart ye cursed into everlasting fire? If it be so hard a thing to stand to the command of the Law,
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how hard a thing will it bee to stand under the penaltie and censure of the Law? Therefore I say, let men take heede, they shall finde that even that very faith commanded that they have sleighted, it shall proove heavie:
how hard a thing will it be to stand under the penalty and censure of the Law? Therefore I say, let men take heed, they shall find that even that very faith commanded that they have sleighted, it shall prove heavy:
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they sleighted it in obedience, it shall proove heavie in the judgement and punishment.
they sleighted it in Obedience, it shall prove heavy in the judgement and punishment.
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Secondly, it may serve for admonition, and so to teach us how to carry our selves.
Secondly, it may serve for admonition, and so to teach us how to carry our selves.
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If the Law of God be the rule whereby hee will judge us.
If the Law of God be the Rule whereby he will judge us.
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First then looke to the law for direction, looke to the precept, to the command of God for the directing of our lives.
First then look to the law for direction, look to the precept, to the command of God for the directing of our lives.
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I know not how, but I am sure, by the malice of Sathan it is come into the world, into the Church, that some men (upon pretence of giving the doctrine of justification by grace, I know not how, but I am sure, by the malice of Sathan it is come into the world, into the Church, that Some men (upon pretence of giving the Doctrine of justification by grace,
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and by the merits of Christ the full vertue of it) would put men off from all obedience,
and by the merits of christ the full virtue of it) would put men off from all Obedience,
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as if therefore wee were not to be under the direction of the Law, because wee are freed from the Law by Christ.
as if Therefore we were not to be under the direction of the Law, Because we Are freed from the Law by christ.
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They distinguish not betweene the penaltie of the Law, and the command of the Law:
They distinguish not between the penalty of the Law, and the command of the Law:
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the same Christ that hath freed us from the punishment of the Law (as many as are in him by faith) hath subjected us to the command of the Law,
the same christ that hath freed us from the punishment of the Law (as many as Are in him by faith) hath subjected us to the command of the Law,
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and that in his owne person; and not onely so but in his owne precept.
and that in his own person; and not only so but in his own precept.
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Therefore he became an expounder of the Law, Matth. 5. and shewes that the Law is spirituall, that it is a thing that binds the conscience,
Therefore he became an expounder of the Law, Matthew 5. and shows that the Law is spiritual, that it is a thing that binds the conscience,
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but would have men so much the more new, as by new arguments and incouragements they are set upon the duties of obedience.
but would have men so much the more new, as by new Arguments and encouragements they Are Set upon the duties of Obedience.
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But I say, such is the malice of Sathan as to draw men upon such grounds as these are (not rightly understood by them) to I know not what course of liberti• … sme;
But I say, such is the malice of Sathan as to draw men upon such grounds as these Are (not rightly understood by them) to I know not what course of liberti• … sme;
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and though they pretend a course of obedience to the Law, yet they will not doe it as to the Law.
and though they pretend a course of Obedience to the Law, yet they will not do it as to the Law.
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Whereas it is evident that the Law is appointed as a curbe to our corruption to cure and purge out that.
Whereas it is evident that the Law is appointed as a curb to our corruption to cure and purge out that.
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And therefore it is formen to be wiser then God, to ground their actions upon another principle and ground, then God grounds them.
And Therefore it is formen to be Wiser then God, to ground their actions upon Another principle and ground, then God grounds them.
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Indeede the servants of God doe not the actions of obedience simply because of the Law written in the Scriptures,
Indeed the Servants of God do not the actions of Obedience simply Because of the Law written in the Scriptures,
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but they have the Law written in their hearts too, so the Spirit of God is a Spirit that guides them according to the Law,
but they have the Law written in their hearts too, so the Spirit of God is a Spirit that guides them according to the Law,
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and disposeth them to those actions that are sutable to the Law:
and Disposeth them to those actions that Are suitable to the Law:
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yet he never excludes, or puts them from the Law, from subjection to the Law in point of obedience.
yet he never excludes, or puts them from the Law, from subjection to the Law in point of Obedience.
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I say therefore errours creepe in amongst men to dreame of a libertie from obedience,
I say Therefore errors creep in among men to dream of a liberty from Obedience,
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when the Scripture speaks of a libertie from the Law but in other sences, not in matter of dutie.
when the Scripture speaks of a liberty from the Law but in other Senses, not in matter of duty.
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Secondly, let men looke to the Law for tryall too, Gal. 6. 3, 4. If a man thinke he is something when he is nothing, he deceiveth him selfe: but let every man try himselfe, and prove his owne worke.
Secondly, let men look to the Law for trial too, Gal. 6. 3, 4. If a man think he is something when he is nothing, he deceives him self: but let every man try himself, and prove his own work.
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Let him proove his owne worke: by what shall he prove it? Why, by the Law.
Let him prove his own work: by what shall he prove it? Why, by the Law.
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By the Law here we meane the whole Word of God, the Law of workes and of Faith.
By the Law Here we mean the Whole Word of God, the Law of works and of Faith.
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I say let him proove his workes by this Law, by the written Word of God.
I say let him prove his works by this Law, by the written Word of God.
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Therefore if a man would now know how it shall goe with him at the day of judgement, let him begin to judge himselfe by this rule before hand.
Therefore if a man would now know how it shall go with him At the day of judgement, let him begin to judge himself by this Rule before hand.
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Let him reason thus, eyther I shall stand as condemned, or acquitted:
Let him reason thus, either I shall stand as condemned, or acquitted:
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if as condemned it is by the Law, therefore (marke) so farre as I goe on in any sinne against any knowne truth of God,
if as condemned it is by the Law, Therefore (mark) so Far as I go on in any sin against any known truth of God,
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so farre I stand in the estate of a condemned person.
so Far I stand in the estate of a condemned person.
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Therefore consider beloved, you doe exceedingly wrong your selves, because you doe not looke thus upon your actions;
Therefore Consider Beloved, you do exceedingly wrong your selves, Because you do not look thus upon your actions;
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you looke not upon them as upon things that are transgressions against the Law that shall judge you:
you look not upon them as upon things that Are transgressions against the Law that shall judge you:
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and that therefore if the Law of God condemne such actions now, then thou standest as a condemned person by vertue of that Law.
and that Therefore if the Law of God condemn such actions now, then thou Standest as a condemned person by virtue of that Law.
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Alas, durst men goe on without repentance in any course of sinne, if they tooke themselves as condemned men (in truth) by vertue of the Law? There is not any word that thou speakest,
Alas, durst men go on without Repentance in any course of sin, if they took themselves as condemned men (in truth) by virtue of the Law? There is not any word that thou Speakest,
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but as soone as it is spoken, thou standest in the estate of a condemned man,
but as soon as it is spoken, thou Standest in the estate of a condemned man,
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and if thou interest not thy selfe in Christ, and come not in, certainly the Law will passe upon it.
and if thou Interest not thy self in christ, and come not in, Certainly the Law will pass upon it.
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Therefore seriously consider of this, that there is no evill or particular sinne that you goe on in,
Therefore seriously Consider of this, that there is no evil or particular sin that you go on in,
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but if the Law condemne it, Christ will condemne it too at the day of judgement.
but if the Law condemn it, christ will condemn it too At the day of judgement.
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Therefore you must before hand condemne your selves that you may not be condemned of the Lord, 1 Cor. 11. 32. Iudge your selves, and you shall not be judged of the Lord.
Therefore you must before hand condemn your selves that you may not be condemned of the Lord, 1 Cor. 11. 32. Judge your selves, and you shall not be judged of the Lord.
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But yet this remaynes a truth still, that hee that doth not condemne himselfe, that doth not take off his sinnes by unfeigned repentance, he stands a condemned person before the Lord,
But yet this remains a truth still, that he that does not condemn himself, that does not take off his Sins by unfeigned Repentance, he Stands a condemned person before the Lord,
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because he stands condemned in the Law. Therefore I beseech you beloved pleade not any priviledge in Christ;
Because he Stands condemned in the Law. Therefore I beseech you Beloved plead not any privilege in christ;
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I speake this the rather because men use the Gospell to their owne destruction, I say plead not priviledge by Christ) if you goe on in the allowance of any sinne;
I speak this the rather Because men use the Gospel to their own destruction, I say plead not privilege by christ) if you go on in the allowance of any sin;
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Shall we continue in sinne that grace may abound? God forbid saith the Apostle.Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? God forbid Says the Apostle.
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So I say when a man will come and plead, I believe, and I hope to be saved by Faith,
So I say when a man will come and plead, I believe, and I hope to be saved by Faith,
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yet neverthelesse it may be thou art a swearer, a vaine spender of thy time, it may be thou art a neglecter of the duties of the worship of God,
yet nevertheless it may be thou art a swearer, a vain spender of thy time, it may be thou art a neglecter of the duties of the worship of God,
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and of thy duties towards men, &c. thou art a man in some constant course, in some way of sinne or other:
and of thy duties towards men, etc. thou art a man in Some constant course, in Some Way of sin or other:
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I say this shewes thee to stand as a condemned man, and in the state of a condemned man.
I say this shows thee to stand as a condemned man, and in the state of a condemned man.
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I say not that such a man shall infallibly bee damned, because God may give him repentance that hee may come out of the snare of the divell;
I say not that such a man shall infallibly be damned, Because God may give him Repentance that he may come out of the snare of the Devil;
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but wee say hee stands for the present in the state of a condemned person,
but we say he Stands for the present in the state of a condemned person,
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and he is condemned by the Law, and remaynes so till this be reversed by repentance, till hee have sued out his pardon by interresting himselfe in Christ.
and he is condemned by the Law, and remains so till this be reversed by Repentance, till he have sued out his pardon by interresing himself in christ.
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Therefore consider this seriously, that there is not that sinne in thought that thou committest, not any act of sinne whatsoever;
Therefore Consider this seriously, that there is not that sin in Thought that thou Committest, not any act of sin whatsoever;
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but because of that sinne thou art condemned in Law, therefore thou standest in the state of a condemned person for that sinne:
but Because of that sin thou art condemned in Law, Therefore thou Standest in the state of a condemned person for that sin:
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therefore there must bee somewhat done now to take off this.
Therefore there must be somewhat done now to take off this.
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I say a man may have a pardon, and yet if he sue it not out it is of no force, or use to him;
I say a man may have a pardon, and yet if he sue it not out it is of no force, or use to him;
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so letno man talke hee is a justified person by Christ, but thou must sue out this pardon.
so letno man talk he is a justified person by christ, but thou must sue out this pardon.
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Therefore wee are taught upon daily suing to renew our daily prayers for the pardon of sinne.
Therefore we Are taught upon daily suing to renew our daily Prayers for the pardon of sin.
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There must be a daily suing out of the pardon, and that upon this ground:
There must be a daily suing out of the pardon, and that upon this ground:
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so there must be a daily condemning of thy selfe, and of sinne in thy selfe.
so there must be a daily condemning of thy self, and of sin in thy self.
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Alas what shall become of a world of men and women? (I speake not of those that are without;
Alas what shall become of a world of men and women? (I speak not of those that Are without;
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wee leave them, they are condemned in the sight of all the world, but) wee speake of those that are now in the Church;
we leave them, they Are condemned in the sighed of all the world, but) we speak of those that Are now in the Church;
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of those that goe some what forward in the profession of Religion, and hope and are perswaded that they are in a good case,
of those that go Some what forward in the profession of Religion, and hope and Are persuaded that they Are in a good case,
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and yet have little care to set things right betweene God and themselves;
and yet have little care to Set things right between God and themselves;
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but though such and such actions be condemned by the Law, yet they hope that there is a generall mercy that will pardon it,
but though such and such actions be condemned by the Law, yet they hope that there is a general mercy that will pardon it,
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though they never sue out their pardon.
though they never sue out their pardon.
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I say the Law shall passe on thee till thou doe that that concernes thee to be released from the rigour and sentence of the Law, he that confesseth and forsakes his sinnes shall finde mercy, Prov. 28. 13. This must be done, and so in other particulars;
I say the Law shall pass on thee till thou do that that concerns thee to be released from the rigour and sentence of the Law, he that Confesses and forsakes his Sins shall find mercy, Curae 28. 13. This must be done, and so in other particulars;
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the Scripture is large in these things, that somewhat must be done by us to sue out this pardon:
the Scripture is large in these things, that somewhat must be done by us to sue out this pardon:
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that though there be an act of pardon in God, a free act, yet there must somewhat bee done by us to sue out this pardon for our selves,
that though there be an act of pardon in God, a free act, yet there must somewhat be done by us to sue out this pardon for our selves,
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or else wee stand in the state of condemned persons.
or Else we stand in the state of condemned Persons.
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But these things I leave to your meditations, and so I fall upon the next point, which I will briefly touch,
But these things I leave to your meditations, and so I fallen upon the next point, which I will briefly touch,
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and that is no more but thus:
and that is no more but thus:
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that since there shall be a proceeding in the day of judgement by the Law, wherein mens actions and words shall bee brought to account therefore.
that since there shall be a proceeding in the day of judgement by the Law, wherein men's actions and words shall be brought to account Therefore.
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The consideration of the day of judgement should be an effectuall insentive & provocation to stinmen to a holy, The consideration of the day of judgement should be an effectual insentive & provocation to stinmen to a holy,
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and conscionable walking in this life. So speake and so doe, as those that shall be judged by such a Law. and conscionable walking in this life. So speak and so do, as those that shall be judged by such a Law.
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and actions, I say we may learne hence, that the consideration of the judgement to come, wherein Christ will proceede according to the Law, it should be an effectuall meanes to make us carefull of holinesse and new obedience, so to speake and so to doe as those whose words and actions must be brought to judgement.
and actions, I say we may Learn hence, that the consideration of the judgement to come, wherein christ will proceed according to the Law, it should be an effectual means to make us careful of holiness and new Obedience, so to speak and so to do as those whose words and actions must be brought to judgement.
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Now that this is so, and is intended so, and hath prevailed with the servants of God, I might prove many wayes.
Now that this is so, and is intended so, and hath prevailed with the Servants of God, I might prove many ways.
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I will ranke and order the proofe under these heads.
I will rank and order the proof under these Heads.
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First, I will shew you how this hath beene a meanes to draw some, to the wayes, and duties of obedience.
First, I will show you how this hath been a means to draw Some, to the ways, and duties of Obedience.
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Secondly, how it hath beene the way to direct, and guide others in those actions. Thirdly, how it hath confirmed and strengthened them in those actions:
Secondly, how it hath been the Way to Direct, and guide Others in those actions. Thirdly, how it hath confirmed and strengthened them in those actions:
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and by this we shall see what it should be to us.
and by this we shall see what it should be to us.
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First, we shall see how it hath beene a way to draw men to the actions of obedience.
First, we shall see how it hath been a Way to draw men to the actions of Obedience.
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How are men drawne to bee obedient? First, they are drawne from their owne sinnes, from their owne evill wayes.
How Are men drawn to be obedient? First, they Are drawn from their own Sins, from their own evil ways.
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Now the consideration of the judgement to come, it hath prevailed, and beene used for this purpose, to draw men from their sinnes.
Now the consideration of the judgement to come, it hath prevailed, and been used for this purpose, to draw men from their Sins.
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As wee see in Eccles. 11. saith Solomon to the young man; Rejoyce now in thy youth;
As we see in Eccles. 11. Says Solomon to the young man; Rejoice now in thy youth;
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it is Ironnically spoken, but know, saith hee, that for these things thou shalt come to judgement.
it is Ironically spoken, but know, Says he, that for these things thou shalt come to judgement.
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That is, let this coole thy courage, and moderate thy excessive joy, know that thou shalt come to judgement.
That is, let this cool thy courage, and moderate thy excessive joy, know that thou shalt come to judgement.
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Act. 17. 30. Now (saith he) God calls upon all men, every where to repent: Act. 17. 30. Now (Says he) God calls upon all men, every where to Repent:
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because hee hath appointed a time in which hee will judge the world. Because he hath appointed a time in which he will judge the world.
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Hee calls men to repentance by this argument, because hee will judge the world, and hath appointed a time for it.
He calls men to Repentance by this argument, Because he will judge the world, and hath appointed a time for it.
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You know repentance it is nothing else but to forsake our former evills:
You know Repentance it is nothing Else but to forsake our former evils:
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Now he calls them to repentance, because he will judge the world, and so calls as he drawes men from sinne.
Now he calls them to Repentance, Because he will judge the world, and so calls as he draws men from sin.
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First, he drawes men from the world to God by this. You know that even worldly affections hinder men from comming to the obedience of Christ:
First, he draws men from the world to God by this. You know that even worldly affections hinder men from coming to the Obedience of christ:
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therefore, saith the Apostle, I account all as dung, &c Philip. 3. 7. Why? because he looked for a Resurrection, his thoughts were upon that: Therefore, Says the Apostle, I account all as dung, etc. Philip. 3. 7. Why? Because he looked for a Resurrection, his thoughts were upon that:
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and saith hee verse 20. our conversation is in heaven, from whence wee looke for the Lord Iesus Christ.
and Says he verse 20. our Conversation is in heaven, from whence we look for the Lord Iesus christ.
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Therefore we are drawne to this holy course of obedience, because we looke for Christ from heaven.
Therefore we Are drawn to this holy course of Obedience, Because we look for christ from heaven.
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And then againe in the disposing of men to new obedience:
And then again in the disposing of men to new Obedience:
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there is not only a forsaking of sinne, and the world, but besides that, there is an inward qualifying of the heart: Now the heart is qualified;
there is not only a forsaking of sin, and the world, but beside that, there is an inward qualifying of the heart: Now the heart is qualified;
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that is, it is fitted by certaine qualities to the service of God, by the helpe of this consideration,
that is, it is fitted by certain qualities to the service of God, by the help of this consideration,
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as wee see Eccles. 12. 10. Tou see the summe of all, feare God, and keepe his Commandements:
as we see Eccles. 12. 10. Tou see the sum of all, Fear God, and keep his commandments:
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for God will bring every worke to judgement: for God will bring every work to judgement:
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Upon this ground hee mindes them to feare God, which is that qualitie that disposeth a man to keepe his Commandements;
Upon this ground he minds them to Fear God, which is that quality that Disposeth a man to keep his commandments;
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hee perswades them upon this ground: because God will bring every worke to judgement.
he persuades them upon this ground: Because God will bring every work to judgement.
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Let us have grace in our hearts to serve the Lord with reverence and feare, Heb. 12. I say, this qualifies and disposeth us to the service of God;Let us have grace in our hearts to serve the Lord with Reverence and Fear, Hebrew 12. I say, this Qualifies and Disposeth us to the service of God;
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and we are fitted to seeke, and to serve God with due reverence and feare, by the consideration of the judgement to come, that he is a God that will judge the world. So in Revel. 14. hee would have the Nations to feare God, because hee will come to judge the world. and we Are fitted to seek, and to serve God with due Reverence and Fear, by the consideration of the judgement to come, that he is a God that will judge the world. So in Revel. 14. he would have the nations to Fear God, Because he will come to judge the world.
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So much for the first thing: you see the consideration of the judgement to come, prepares men to holinesse.
So much for the First thing: you see the consideration of the judgement to come, prepares men to holiness.
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Secondly, besides that, it quickens them to all the actions of obedience, when they are in it:
Secondly, beside that, it quickens them to all the actions of Obedience, when they Are in it:
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when now a man is in a good course, and his heart is prepared to seeke God aright,
when now a man is in a good course, and his heart is prepared to seek God aright,
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yet neverthelesse there are many temptations, and many corruptions, that sometimes indispose, and unfit his heart againe:
yet nevertheless there Are many temptations, and many corruptions, that sometime indispose, and unfit his heart again:
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Now then the consideration of the judgement to come, it serves to revive and quicken the heart to these actions, to
Now then the consideration of the judgement to come, it serves to revive and quicken the heart to these actions, to
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Those of a mans particular Calling. Those of his generall Calling.
Those of a men particular Calling. Those of his general Calling.
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For his particular calling, the Apostle exhorts Timothie, and chargeth him, before God and Christ, that shall judge the quicke and the dead, to be faithfull in his ministerie;
For his particular calling, the Apostle exhorts Timothy, and charges him, before God and christ, that shall judge the quick and the dead, to be faithful in his Ministry;
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Hee would have him faithfull in his ministerie upon this ground, because Christ will come with his elect Angells, to judge the quicke, and the dead.
He would have him faithful in his Ministry upon this ground, Because christ will come with his elect Angels, to judge the quick, and the dead.
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And so for our generall Calling, Act. 24. I desire to keepe a good conscience before God and men upon this ground;
And so for our general Calling, Act. 24. I desire to keep a good conscience before God and men upon this ground;
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because I beleeve the Resurrection, and so a judgement to come.
Because I believe the Resurrection, and so a judgement to come.
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So in 2 Pet. 3. 11. Seeing all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought wee to be in all holy conversation and godlinesse? Why? all these things shall be dissolved,
So in 2 Pet. 3. 11. Seeing all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of Persons ought we to be in all holy Conversation and godliness? Why? all these things shall be dissolved,
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therefore we had need to bee other manner of persons then we are, to be better kinde of persons then we have beene.
Therefore we had need to be other manner of Persons then we Are, to be better kind of Persons then we have been.
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Thus, I say, the servants of God quicken themselves to more holinesse, upon consideration of the judgement to come.
Thus, I say, the Servants of God quicken themselves to more holiness, upon consideration of the judgement to come.
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Thirdly, they have beene confirmed, and strengthened upon this ground:
Thirdly, they have been confirmed, and strengthened upon this ground:
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for when the heart of man is brought to this plight, that he must be ever chearefull,
for when the heart of man is brought to this plighted, that he must be ever cheerful,
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and lively, and active in the service of God: yet there are many discouragements, and temptations to draw him out of the way againe;
and lively, and active in the service of God: yet there Are many discouragements, and temptations to draw him out of the Way again;
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that it may be hee may fall, if he have not somewhat to support him, and hold him up:
that it may be he may fallen, if he have not somewhat to support him, and hold him up:
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therefore the consideration of the judgement to come, it hath kept the hearts of Gods servants in a good frame,
Therefore the consideration of the judgement to come, it hath kept the hearts of God's Servants in a good frame,
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when they have beene in it. Saith the Apostle, be constant, and immoveable, alwayes abounding in the worke os the Lord,
when they have been in it. Says the Apostle, be constant, and immoveable, always abounding in the work os the Lord,
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for as much as yee know that your labour is not in vaine in the Lord, 1 Cor. 15. As if hee had said, You know this, that there will a time come when it will appeare that you serve not God in vaine,for as much as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord, 1 Cor. 15. As if he had said, You know this, that there will a time come when it will appear that you serve not God in vain,
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therefore for the present bee constant in the good you are in:
Therefore for the present be constant in the good you Are in:
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Hold fast that thou hast till I come, saith Christ to the Church of Philadelphia, and let no man take thy crowne, Rev. 3. 21. Christ will come,Hold fast that thou hast till I come, Says christ to the Church of Philadelphia, and let no man take thy crown, Rev. 3. 21. christ will come,
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and it is but holding fast a-while, and then the Church shall have a crowne;
and it is but holding fast awhile, and then the Church shall have a crown;
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and the servants of God shall have a crowne of glory, an abundant recompence of all that they have done in the service of God,
and the Servants of God shall have a crown of glory, an abundant recompense of all that they have done in the service of God,
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therefore hold fast. Hereupon, Iam. 5. the Apostle exhorts to patience, because they should meet with many persecutions,
Therefore hold fast. Hereupon, Iam. 5. the Apostle exhorts to patience, Because they should meet with many persecutions,
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and oppositions, bee patient, for the comming of the Lord drawes neere.
and oppositions, be patient, for the coming of the Lord draws near.
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Beare the injuries that you suffer for the present, and the indignities, and the unkind usage of men,
Bear the injuries that you suffer for the present, and the indignities, and the unkind usage of men,
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for the comming of the Lord drawes neere, when you shall have a plentifull harvest:
for the coming of the Lord draws near, when you shall have a plentiful harvest:
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so he goes on illustrating this by a comparison taken from a Husband-man that waits for a harvest,
so he Goes on illustrating this by a comparison taken from a Husbandman that waits for a harvest,
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and then he shall have a plentifull croppe, and increase for all his paines in Winter, and in seed time:
and then he shall have a plentiful crop, and increase for all his pains in Winter, and in seed time:
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so saith he, the Lord will come, and then you shall have a plentifull increase. A word or two for the Use of this:
so Says he, the Lord will come, and then you shall have a plentiful increase. A word or two for the Use of this:
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Since this is the Use that the servants of God have made, and that wee should make of the Judgement to come,
Since this is the Use that the Servants of God have made, and that we should make of the Judgement to come,
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therefore to bee more carefull in the duties of obedience, and holinesse, so to speake, and so to doe,
Therefore to be more careful in the duties of Obedience, and holiness, so to speak, and so to do,
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as those that shall be judged. as those that shall be judged.
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It first shewes the cause of the discouragements of Gods servants, and the prophanenesse of the world is,
It First shows the cause of the discouragements of God's Servants, and the profaneness of the world is,
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because they perfectly beleeve not the judgement to come. The hearts of Gods servants would not droupe so, they would not be so faint,
Because they perfectly believe not the judgement to come. The hearts of God's Servants would not droop so, they would not be so faint,
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so dejected, and discouraged, if they beleeved that there were such a judgement to come, wherein Christ will abundantly recompence all their sorrowes,
so dejected, and discouraged, if they believed that there were such a judgement to come, wherein christ will abundantly recompense all their sorrows,
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and labours, wherein he will bring his reward with him plentifully. Againe, the wicked world would not be so prophane as they are:
and labours, wherein he will bring his reward with him plentifully. Again, the wicked world would not be so profane as they Are:
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drunkards, and swearers, and Sabbath-breakers, and all sorts of wicked persons, they would not give themselves so to sinne as they doe,
drunkards, and swearers, and Sabbathbreakers, and all sorts of wicked Persons, they would not give themselves so to sin as they do,
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if in truth, they did perfectly beleeve there were a judgement to come;
if in truth, they did perfectly believe there were a judgement to come;
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when all their words, and actions, their company, their time, and every thing shall be brought to account.
when all their words, and actions, their company, their time, and every thing shall be brought to account.
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I say, the cause of all prophanenesse is this, here it begins; men beleeve not the judgement to come.
I say, the cause of all profaneness is this, Here it begins; men believe not the judgement to come.
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The Apostles were troubled with these kind of scoffers;
The Apostles were troubled with these kind of scoffers;
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Where is the promise of his comming? So they hardened themselves upon the observation of the continuance of the seasons upon the face of the earth in like manner from the beginning. Well, saith the Apostle;Where is the promise of his coming? So they hardened themselves upon the observation of the Continuance of the seasons upon the face of the earth in like manner from the beginning. Well, Says the Apostle;
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God is not slacke, as men count slacknesse, but is patient, and forbearing, that men may repent; God is not slack, as men count slackness, but is patient, and forbearing, that men may Repent;
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but at the last he will come, and come with flaming fire. So, this is certaine, whatsoever you thinke,
but At the last he will come, and come with flaming fire. So, this is certain, whatsoever you think,
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and put the evill day farre off from you, yet there is a judgement comming, wherein all your actions,
and put the evil day Far off from you, yet there is a judgement coming, wherein all your actions,
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and affections, and speeches, and your whole conversation shall be scanned, and brought to the rules of this law that you have despised.
and affections, and Speeches, and your Whole Conversation shall be scanned, and brought to the rules of this law that you have despised.
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Therefore let men take heed, and know it is a device of Satan to harden their hearts;
Therefore let men take heed, and know it is a device of Satan to harden their hearts;
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either to thinke that the law is a dead letter, I meane in respect of the directing use of it, that it is of no use to direct them;
either to think that the law is a dead Letter, I mean in respect of the directing use of it, that it is of no use to Direct them;
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it is a devise of Satan to put them off: for they shall find that that law will judge them, that now should direct them.
it is a devise of Satan to put them off: for they shall find that that law will judge them, that now should Direct them.
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And then againe for men to thinke that there shall bee no Judgement, or not such proceedings according to the law:
And then again for men to think that there shall be no Judgement, or not such proceedings according to the law:
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this is a tricke of the Divell, to keepe men in prophanenesse, and hardnesse of heart.
this is a trick of the devil, to keep men in profaneness, and hardness of heart.
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Therefore secondly, if wee would grow up in holinesse in the feare of God: Let us perfect,
Therefore secondly, if we would grow up in holiness in the Fear of God: Let us perfect,
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and strengthen our faith in assenting to this truth, that there is such a judgement to come, wherein our words,
and strengthen our faith in assenting to this truth, that there is such a judgement to come, wherein our words,
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and actions, and all shall be brought to account. Therefore so speake, and so doe, as those that shall bee judged.
and actions, and all shall be brought to account. Therefore so speak, and so do, as those that shall be judged.
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Thou art now in companie, and thou speakest amongst men ▪ but thy words are with God, they are written in thy conscience,
Thou art now in company, and thou Speakest among men ▪ but thy words Are with God, they Are written in thy conscience,
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as it is in Ieremie, upon the Table of thy heart, there they are written: the words that thou hast forgotten seven yeares agoe, it may bee twentie yeares agoe,
as it is in Ieremie, upon the Table of thy heart, there they Are written: the words that thou hast forgotten seven Years ago, it may be twentie Years ago,
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and never tookest a course to get them blotted out by repentance, there they are written,
and never tookest a course to get them blotted out by Repentance, there they Are written,
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and these words shall be brought to judgement, and so many actions as thou hast neglected, therefore looke to it.
and these words shall be brought to judgement, and so many actions as thou hast neglected, Therefore look to it.
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First bewaile those words and actions past, as things that else will come to judgement, if thou judge not thy selfe before-hand.
First bewail those words and actions past, as things that Else will come to judgement, if thou judge not thy self beforehand.
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And then againe for the time to come, set on a resolution to walke daily, as one that may die every day, and then shall bee brought to judgement.
And then again for the time to come, Set on a resolution to walk daily, as one that may die every day, and then shall be brought to judgement.
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Therefore judge thy selfe daily, renew thy Covenant, settle thy peace on a right ground daily,
Therefore judge thy self daily, renew thy Covenant, settle thy peace on a right ground daily,
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and perfect holinesse in the feare of God daily, as one that expectest a Judgement.
and perfect holiness in the Fear of God daily, as one that expectest a Judgement.
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Saint Iude condemnes those that feasted without feare. They were at their Tables, companying, and feasting, as men without feare.
Saint Iude condemns those that feasted without Fear. They were At their Tables, companying, and feasting, as men without Fear.
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S. Ierome speakes of himselfe, that whatsoever he was doing, he had a fearefull apprehension of the day of Judgement;
S. Jerome speaks of himself, that whatsoever he was doing, he had a fearful apprehension of the day of Judgement;
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Alwayes, saith he, whether I eate or drinke, or whatsoever I doe, I heare the Trumpet,
Always, Says he, whither I eat or drink, or whatsoever I do, I hear the Trumpet,
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and the voyce of the Arch-Angell saying, Arise yee dead, and come to judgement.
and the voice of the Arch-Angell saying, Arise ye dead, and come to judgement.
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Well, I say, doe thou so, let this be thy serious thought, and doe it not slightly;
Well, I say, do thou so, let this be thy serious Thought, and do it not slightly;
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but thinke that this may bee thy last word, and thou must bee brought to judgement for it:
but think that this may be thy last word, and thou must be brought to judgement for it:
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this may be thy last opportunie, and thy last action, and thou must be brought to judgement for that.
this may be thy last opportunie, and thy last actium, and thou must be brought to judgement for that.
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Doe things in this manner, as those that so speake, and so doe, that they must bee judged.
Doe things in this manner, as those that so speak, and so do, that they must be judged.
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Wouldest thou be content to have thy oathes brought before Christ in judgement? if not, take heed of swearing:
Wouldst thou be content to have thy Oaths brought before christ in judgement? if not, take heed of swearing:
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for it is judged already by the law:
for it is judged already by the law:
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therefore judge, and condemne thy sinnes in thy selfe, and forsake them, that thou maist find mercie.
Therefore judge, and condemn thy Sins in thy self, and forsake them, that thou Mayest find mercy.
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Wouldest thou be found guiltie of Sabbath-breaking at the day of Judgement? if not repent of thy former guilt,
Wouldst thou be found guilty of Sabbath-breaking At the day of Judgement? if not Repent of thy former guilt,
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and bee more conscionable of sanctifying the Sabbath after. And so I may say of every sinne.
and be more conscionable of sanctifying the Sabbath After. And so I may say of every sin.
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Wouldest thou be found an Usurer? a Deceiver? unrighteous in any course? a scoffer? a prophane person? Wouldest thou appeare before Christ so in judgement? If not, repent of thy guilt in this kind, that thy sinnes may bee done away,
Wouldst thou be found an Usurer? a Deceiver? unrighteous in any course? a scoffer? a profane person? Wouldst thou appear before christ so in judgement? If not, Repent of thy guilt in this kind, that thy Sins may be done away,
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when the time of refreshing shall come from the presence of Christ. when the time of refreshing shall come from the presence of christ.
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And in the meane time set thy selfe in a contrarie course to that thou hast beene:
And in the mean time Set thy self in a contrary course to that thou hast been:
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doe as one that would have Death find thee in a good course: for as death leaves thee, judgement shall find thee.
do as one that would have Death find thee in a good course: for as death leaves thee, judgement shall find thee.
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If Death find thee in a state of repentance, in a course of reformation of thy evill wayes, judgement shall find thee so too.
If Death find thee in a state of Repentance, in a course of Reformation of thy evil ways, judgement shall find thee so too.
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Let Death therefore find thee as a man interest in Christ, as a man humbling thy soule, abhorring thy selfe for thy former sinnes:
Let Death Therefore find thee as a man Interest in christ, as a man humbling thy soul, abhorring thy self for thy former Sins:
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let Death find thee as a man reforming all those evills that are condemned in the Word, and in thy conscience.
let Death find thee as a man reforming all those evils that Are condemned in the Word, and in thy conscience.
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Now when I say, let Death find thee so, I meane, set about it presently:
Now when I say, let Death find thee so, I mean, Set about it presently:
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for how soone Death may set upon thee thou knowest not, whether to night or no:
for how soon Death may Set upon thee thou Knowest not, whither to night or no:
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and if this be not now done, if thou set not about it now, it may bee too late, thou shalt have no more time,
and if this be not now done, if thou Set not about it now, it may be too late, thou shalt have no more time,
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therefore doe that now, and goe on constantly after, knowing that Death may find thee every moment.
Therefore do that now, and go on constantly After, knowing that Death may find thee every moment.
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Therefore it is that God keepes from us (upon purpose, as it were) the certaine knowledge of the time of Death, that wee may bee alwayes prepared for Death. FINIS.
Therefore it is that God keeps from us (upon purpose, as it were) the certain knowledge of the time of Death, that we may be always prepared for Death. FINIS.
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SINNES STIPEND: AND, GODS MVNIFICENCE. SERMON XXIX. ROM. 6. 23. For the wages of sinne is death;
SINNES STIPEND: AND, GOD'S MVNIFICENCE. SERMON XXIX. ROM. 6. 23. For the wages of sin is death;
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but the gift of God is eternall life, through Iesus Christ our Lord.
but the gift of God is Eternal life, through Iesus christ our Lord.
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THe latter part of this Chapter from the 12. Verse to the end, is spent in a grave and powerfull dehortation of the faithfull, from securitie in sinne:
THe latter part of this Chapter from the 12. Verse to the end, is spent in a grave and powerful dehortation of the faithful, from security in sin:
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against which the Apostle useth sundry arguments.
against which the Apostle uses sundry Arguments.
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That which he presseth most is drawne from the severall ends to which sinne and righteousnesse doth leade men:
That which he Presseth most is drawn from the several ends to which sin and righteousness does lead men:
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The end of sinne is death; vers. 21. therefore that is not to bee served:
The end of sin is death; vers. 21. Therefore that is not to be served:
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therefore thou canst looke for nothing at his hands since thou canst doe him no good:
Therefore thou Canst look for nothing At his hands since thou Canst do him no good:
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The end of of righteousnesse is life everlasting, vers. 22. therefore that is to be imbraced.
The end of of righteousness is life everlasting, vers. 22. Therefore that is to be embraced.
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Because there is now difference in the manner of the proceeding of these two ends, death comming from sinne as from the meritorious cause,
Because there is now difference in the manner of the proceeding of these two ends, death coming from sin as from the meritorious cause,
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but life from righteousnesse, another manner of way, therefore the Apostle addes this epiloge and conclusion in the last verse, plainely shewing,
but life from righteousness, Another manner of Way, Therefore the Apostle adds this epilogue and conclusion in the last verse, plainly showing,
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and more clearely expressing the manner of them both:
and more clearly expressing the manner of them both:
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for the wages (saith hee) of sinne is death, but the gift of God is eternall life through Iesus Christ our Lord. for the wages (Says he) of sin is death, but the gift of God is Eternal life through Iesus christ our Lord.
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In which words we have a description of a twofold service. Of sinne in the former clause.
In which words we have a description of a twofold service. Of sin in the former clause.
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And of God, or righteousnesse in the latter. And how both these are rewarded. The one with death; it payes us well.
And of God, or righteousness in the latter. And how both these Are rewarded. The one with death; it pays us well.
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And the other with life, which is bestowed by the free gift of God through Christ.
And the other with life, which is bestowed by the free gift of God through christ.
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These are the two parts, the two generall points that we are to consider. First, the wages of sinne is death, saith the Apostle.
These Are the two parts, the two general points that we Are to Consider. First, the wages of sin is death, Says the Apostle.
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[ Of sinne ] That is, of the depravation, and corruption of our nature, and so consequently of every sinne, that being not onely it selfe sinne,[ Of sin ] That is, of the depravation, and corruption of our nature, and so consequently of every sin, that being not only it self sin,
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but the matter, and mother of all sinne, when sinne hath conceived it bringeth forth death, when sinne is put forth, whereby he signifieth the generall depravation and corruption of our nature, from whence all sinne flowes. So it is here.
but the matter, and mother of all sin, when sin hath conceived it brings forth death, when sin is put forth, whereby he signifies the general depravation and corruption of our nature, from whence all sin flows. So it is Here.
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[ The wages ] The word in the originall signifieth properly victualls, because victualls was that that the Roman Emperours gave their souldiers as wages, in recompence of their service: [ The wages ] The word in the original signifies properly victuals, Because victuals was that that the Roman emperors gave their Soldiers as wages, in recompense of their service:
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but thence the word extends to signifie any other wages or Salary whatsoever.
but thence the word extends to signify any other wages or Salary whatsoever.
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The wages of sinne [ is death ] by death here is signified and meant, both temporall and eternall death, especially eternall death;The wages of sin [ is death ] by death Here is signified and meant, both temporal and Eternal death, especially Eternal death;
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for it is opposed to eternall life in the next clause of the sentence, therefore that is that that is principally meant, The wages of sinne is death, that is eternall death.
for it is opposed to Eternal life in the next clause of the sentence, Therefore that is that that is principally meant, The wages of sin is death, that is Eternal death.
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This for the exposition of the tearmes. The point to bee observed from this first part of the Text is this, that
This for the exposition of the terms. The point to be observed from this First part of the Text is this, that
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Death is as due to sinne, as wages to one that earnes it.
Death is as due to sin, as wages to one that earns it.
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To such a one wages is due in strict justice, if a man have a hyred servant, he may bestow a free gift on him if he will,
To such a one wages is due in strict Justice, if a man have a hired servant, he may bestow a free gift on him if he will,
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if he will not he may choose; but his stypend or his wages he must pay him unlesse he will be unjust,
if he will not he may choose; but his stypend or his wages he must pay him unless he will be unjust,
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for it is the price of his worke, and so is due to him that he cannot without injustice withhold it.
for it is the price of his work, and so is due to him that he cannot without injustice withhold it.
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After such a manner is death due to sinne: the very demerrite of the worke of sinne requires it, as being earned.
After such a manner is death due to sin: the very demerrite of the work of sin requires it, as being earned.
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God is as just in inflicting death upon sinners for their sinnes, as any man is in paying his labourer or hired servant their wages: for this is the generall plaine scope of the Apostles words here.
God is as just in inflicting death upon Sinners for their Sins, as any man is in paying his labourer or hired servant their wages: for this is the general plain scope of the Apostles words Here.
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So in the beginning God appointed, Gen. 2. 17. where hee told Adam concerning the forbidden fruite in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt die the death.
So in the beginning God appointed, Gen. 2. 17. where he told Adam Concerning the forbidden fruit in the day that thou Eatest thereof thou shalt die the death.
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As if hee should have sayd, when thou sinnest, death must be thy wages. The same is repeated, Ezek. 18. 20. where it is sayd, The soule that sinneth shall die, expressing the wages of sinne, it is death, that is the recompence of sinne:
As if he should have said, when thou Sinnest, death must be thy wages. The same is repeated, Ezekiel 18. 20. where it is said, The soul that Sinneth shall die, expressing the wages of sin, it is death, that is the recompense of sin:
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if sinne have his due then death must follow.
if sin have his endue then death must follow.
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So the Apostle had shewed before in this Epistle, Rom. 5. 12. that by one man sinne entred into the world, and death by sinne,
So the Apostle had showed before in this Epistle, Rom. 5. 12. that by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin,
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so death went over all men, for as much as all men had sinned. All had sinned, therefore all are payed with death.so death went over all men, for as much as all men had sinned. All had sinned, Therefore all Are paid with death.
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And Saint Iames shewes the consequence and connexion betweene these two, the worke and the wages, he tells us, Iam. 1. 15, that when sinne hath conceived it bringeth forth death.
And Saint James shows the consequence and connexion between these two, the work and the wages, he tells us, Iam. 1. 15, that when sin hath conceived it brings forth death.
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All these places are evidences that death by Gods ordinance, by his appointment is the due of sinne,
All these places Are evidences that death by God's Ordinance, by his appointment is the endue of sin,
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as due to it, even as wages is to a hyred servant or one that hath earned it.
as due to it, even as wages is to a hired servant or one that hath earned it.
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What death is it that is due to sinne? Both temporall and eternall death. I say both deaths;
What death is it that is due to sin? Both temporal and Eternal death. I say both death's;
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concerning both which the truth is to be cleared from some doubts. It was the Pelagians errour to thinke that man should have dyed a naturall death, though he had never sinned:
Concerning both which the truth is to be cleared from Some doubts. It was the Pelagians error to think that man should have died a natural death, though he had never sinned:
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so they thought that the naturall, temporall, bodily death, was not the wages of sinne.
so they Thought that the natural, temporal, bodily death, was not the wages of sin.
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Contrary to the Apostle in the plac• … I spake of, Rom. 5. where hee makes that death that goes over all men, (which must needes bee naturall death) to enter by sinne, sinne brought in death; no sinne, no death at all.
Contrary to the Apostle in the plac• … I spoke of, Rom. 5. where he makes that death that Goes over all men, (which must needs be natural death) to enter by sin, sin brought in death; no sin, no death At all.
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But it may be objected, when God told Adam in the day that he eate the forbidden fruite he should die the death, he meant not temporall death there, as the event shewes:
But it may be objected, when God told Adam in the day that he eat the forbidden fruit he should die the death, he meant not temporal death there, as the event shows:
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for such a death was not inflicted upon Adam in the day that hee sinned;
for such a death was not inflicted upon Adam in the day that he sinned;
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for after he sinned he lived still in the world naturally, hee continued living many yeares after.
for After he sinned he lived still in the world naturally, he continued living many Years After.
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I answer, notwithstanding all this Adam may bee sayd to die a naturall death as soone as he sinned,
I answer, notwithstanding all this Adam may be said to die a natural death as soon as he sinned,
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because by the guilt of his sinne he then presently became subject to it, and God straight way denounced upon him the sentence of death,
Because by the guilt of his sin he then presently became Subject to it, and God straight Way denounced upon him the sentence of death,
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therefore it may bee sayd, he straite way dyed.
Therefore it may be said, he strait Way died.
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As a condemned person is called a dead man though he be respited for a time.
As a condemned person is called a dead man though he be respited for a time.
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Besides the Messengers and Sergeants of death presently tooke hold of him, and arrested him for sinne,
Beside the Messengers and Sergeants of death presently took hold of him, and arrested him for sin,
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as hunger and thirst, and cold, and diseases, daily wasting of the naturall moysture to the quenching of life.
as hunger and thirst, and cold, and diseases, daily wasting of the natural moisture to the quenching of life.
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Indeede God suffered him that the sentence was not presently executed, so to commend his owne patience,
Indeed God suffered him that the sentence was not presently executed, so to commend his own patience,
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and to give to Adam occasion of salvation, the promise of Christ being after made, and he called to repentance, by that meanes to attaine a better life by Christ, then he lost by sinne.
and to give to Adam occasion of salvation, the promise of christ being After made, and he called to Repentance, by that means to attain a better life by christ, then he lost by sin.
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It is objected againe Christ redeemed us from all sinne, and all the punishment thereof; but he did not redeeme us from bodily death, from temporall death:
It is objected again christ redeemed us from all sin, and all the punishment thereof; but he did not Redeem us from bodily death, from temporal death:
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for the faithfull wee see dye still even as others doe:
for the faithful we see die still even as Others doe:
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therefore it is concluded by some that temporall death is not the wages of sinne; for then when wee were free from sinne by Christ wee should bee freed from that.
Therefore it is concluded by Some that temporal death is not the wages of sin; for then when we were free from sin by christ we should be freed from that.
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Our answer to this is, that Christ hath freede all his elect, not onely from eternall,
Our answer to this is, that christ hath freed all his elect, not only from Eternal,
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but even from temporall death, though not from both in the same manner.
but even from temporal death, though not from both in the same manner.
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From temporall death first, in hope of which the Apostle speaking, 1 Cor. 15. saith The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death, meaning temporall death, at last then it shall be destroyed, mortall shall put on immortality as the Apostle speakes:
From temporal death First, in hope of which the Apostle speaking, 1 Cor. 15. Says The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death, meaning temporal death, At last then it shall be destroyed, Mortal shall put on immortality as the Apostle speaks:
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but in the meane time it is destroyed in hope, though it remaine indeede, and must be undergone,
but in the mean time it is destroyed in hope, though it remain indeed, and must be undergone,
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even of the faithfull in this life.
even of the faithful in this life.
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How be it to them Christ hath changed the nature of it, and now they no longer undergoe it as the wages of sinne but for other causes.
How be it to them christ hath changed the nature of it, and now they no longer undergo it as the wages of sin but for other Causes.
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As first, the exercise of their graces, their faith, and hope, and patience, and the rest:
As First, the exercise of their graces, their faith, and hope, and patience, and the rest:
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all these are exercised (as in other afflictions so even) in the death of Gods Children.
all these Are exercised (as in other afflictions so even) in the death of God's Children.
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Secondly, the totall remoovall and riddance of the reliques of sinne from which they are not freed in this life:
Secondly, the total removal and riddance of the Relics of sin from which they Are not freed in this life:
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for as at the first sinne brought death into the world, so to the faithfull now death carries it out againe.
for as At the First sin brought death into the world, so to the faithful now death carries it out again.
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Thirdly, their entrance into heaven, and to bee at home with the Lord, from whom wee are absent as long as wee are at home in these bodies.
Thirdly, their Entrance into heaven, and to be At home with the Lord, from whom we Are absent as long as we Are At home in these bodies.
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Fourthly, to prepare their bodies for renewing at the last day, that is done by death:
Fourthly, to prepare their bodies for renewing At the last day, that is done by death:
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for as a decayed Image or statue must first be broken that it may be new cast:
for as a decayed Image or statue must First be broken that it may be new cast:
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so these bodies of ours must bee broken by death, that they may be cast into a new mold of immortalitie at the generall resurrection.
so these bodies of ours must be broken by death, that they may be cast into a new mould of immortality At the general resurrection.
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But here as some sinne remaines, so death remaines, though wee be in Christ, yet wee are still in that estate wherein, it is appointed to all men once to dye.
But Here as Some sin remains, so death remains, though we be in christ, yet we Are still in that estate wherein, it is appointed to all men once to die.
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Thus even temporall death is left to the Children of God to bee undergone, before they come to heaven.
Thus even temporal death is left to the Children of God to be undergone, before they come to heaven.
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It is left to them I say, and that justly in respect of the remnants of sinne,
It is left to them I say, and that justly in respect of the remnants of sin,
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yet they undergoe it no other way, but for their owne good and benefit.
yet they undergo it not other Way, but for their own good and benefit.
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How ever temporall death in its owne nature to an unbeleever is the wages of sinne.
How ever temporal death in its own nature to an unbeliever is the wages of sin.
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And as temporall, so eternall death:
And as temporal, so Eternal death:
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for when God told man that in the day hee sinned he should die the death, he meant not onely temporall but eternall death, he meant that principally,
for when God told man that in the day he sinned he should die the death, he meant not only temporal but Eternal death, he meant that principally,
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as I shewed before, in that the Apostle opposeth it to eternall life in the next clause of the sentence;
as I showed before, in that the Apostle Opposeth it to Eternal life in the next clause of the sentence;
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Now Christ hath freede all beleevers actually from eternall death. But how eternall death should be the wages of sinne may be doubted:
Now christ hath freed all believers actually from Eternal death. But how Eternal death should be the wages of sin may be doubted:
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because betweene the worke and the the wages there must be some proportion, that seemes not to bee betweene sinne and eternall death:
Because between the work and the the wages there must be Some proportion, that seems not to be between sin and Eternal death:
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for sinne is a finite, a temporall thing committed in a short time, and that death is eternall.
for sin is a finite, a temporal thing committed in a short time, and that death is Eternal.
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Now to punish a temporall fault, with an eternall punishment, it seemes that it is to make the punishment to exceed the fault, and that is against justice.
Now to Punish a temporal fault, with an Eternal punishment, it seems that it is to make the punishment to exceed the fault, and that is against Justice.
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But for answer to this doubt, wee must know, that however sinne considered in the act,
But for answer to this doubt, we must know, that however sin considered in the act,
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and as it is a transcient action it is finite, yet in other respects it is infinite,
and as it is a transcient actium it is finite, yet in other respects it is infinite,
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and that in a threefold consideration. First, in respect of the object against whom it is committed:
and that in a threefold consideration. First, in respect of the Object against whom it is committed:
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for being the offence of an infinite Majestie, it deserves an infinite punishment: for being the offence of an infinite Majesty, it deserves an infinite punishment:
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but all that thou doest in his service, it is not for his but for thy good,
but all that thou dost in his service, it is not for his but for thy good,
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for wee know offences are reckoned of for their greatnesse, according as the greatnesse of the person is, against whom they are committed.
for we know offences Are reckoned of for their greatness, according as the greatness of the person is, against whom they Are committed.
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If hee that clippes the Kings coyne, or deface the Kings Armes, or counterfeit the broad Seale of England, or the Princes privie Seale, ought to die as a traytor,
If he that clippes the Kings coin, or deface the Kings Arms, or counterfeit the broad Seal of England, or the Princes privy Seal, ought to die as a traitor,
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because this disgrace tends to the person of the Prince:
Because this disgrace tends to the person of the Prince:
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much more ought he that violates the law of God, die, the first and second death too,
much more ought he that violates the law of God, die, the First and second death too,
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because it tends to the defacing of the Image, and the disgracing of the person of God himselfe, who is contemned, and dishonoured in every sinne.
Because it tends to the defacing of the Image, and the disgracing of the person of God himself, who is contemned, and dishonoured in every sin.
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Secondly, sinne is infinite in respect of the subject wherein it is, the soule of man.
Secondly, sin is infinite in respect of the Subject wherein it is, the soul of man.
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Seeing the soule is immortall, and of an everlasting substance, and that the guilt of sinne,
Seeing the soul is immortal, and of an everlasting substance, and that the guilt of sin,
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and the blot together staine the soule, as a crimson, and skarlet die upon wooll: and can no more be severed from the soule then the spottes from the Leopard:
and the blot together stain the soul, as a crimson, and scarlet die upon wool: and can no more be severed from the soul then the spots from the Leopard:
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it remaines as the soule is eternall, and as that is everlasting, so sinne is infinite in durance,
it remains as the soul is Eternal, and as that is everlasting, so sin is infinite in durance,
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and continuance, and deserves an infinite wages, and punishment which is eternall death.
and Continuance, and deserves an infinite wages, and punishment which is Eternal death.
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Thirdly, it is infinite also in respect of the tie, betweene the desire, and indeavour of an impenitent sinner:
Thirdly, it is infinite also in respect of the tie, between the desire, and endeavour of an impenitent sinner:
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for his desire is to walke on still in sinne, and except God cut off the line of life, never to give over sinning:
for his desire is to walk on still in sin, and except God Cut off the line of life, never to give over sinning:
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but he would runne on infinitely, committing sinne, even with greedinesse. And it is reason that as God accepts the will for the deed in godlinesse,
but he would run on infinitely, committing sin, even with greediness. And it is reason that as God accepts the will for the deed in godliness,
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so hee should punish the will for the deed in wickednesse:
so he should Punish the will for the deed in wickedness:
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if wee sinne according to our eternitie in our will and purpose to sinne, God will punish us according to his eternitie:
if we sin according to our eternity in our will and purpose to sin, God will Punish us according to his eternity:
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it is just, that they that would never bee without sinne (if they might have their owne will) should never be without punishment.
it is just, that they that would never be without sin (if they might have their own will) should never be without punishment.
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Thus we see eternall death is the wages of sinne, though sinne be committed in a moment,
Thus we see Eternal death is the wages of sin, though sin be committed in a moment,
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though it bee a transcient action in it selfe, yet it is just with God to give it the wages of eternall death.
though it be a transcient actium in it self, yet it is just with God to give it the wages of Eternal death.
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So you see Death, both temporall and eternall, is the wages of sinne. Wee come to the Use of the point, being thus declared.
So you see Death, both temporal and Eternal, is the wages of sin. we come to the Use of the point, being thus declared.
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First, it teacheth us (contrarie to the Doctrine of the Church of Rome• …) that originall lust, First, it Teaches us (contrary to the Doctrine of the Church of Rome• …) that original lust,
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and concupiscence in the regenerate is a sinne:
and concupiscence in the regenerate is a sin:
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for how else should God be just in inflicting temporall death upon infants that are regenerate? actuall sinnes they have none;
for how Else should God be just in inflicting temporal death upon Infants that Are regenerate? actual Sins they have none;
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and i• … they have no originall sin neither, then God should inflict the wages of sinne, where there were no sinne, which cannot be,
and i• … they have no original since neither, then God should inflict the wages of sin, where there were no sin, which cannot be,
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because there is no iniquitie with God.
Because there is no iniquity with God.
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Therefore certaine it is, that after regeneration, this originall lust, though the guilt of it be taken away,
Therefore certain it is, that After regeneration, this original lust, though the guilt of it be taken away,
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yet as sinne it remaines, the substance of it still remaines, and will as long as we live in this world.
yet as sin it remains, the substance of it still remains, and will as long as we live in this world.
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For it is in us, as it is well compared, as the I vie is in the wall, which having taken root so twines,
For it is in us, as it is well compared, as the I vie is in the wall, which having taken root so twines,
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and incorporates it selfe, that it can never bee quite rooted out till the wall be taken down:
and incorporates it self, that it can never be quite rooted out till the wall be taken down:
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so, till body and soule be taken asunder by death, there will be no totall riddance of Originall corruption,
so, till body and soul be taken asunder by death, there will be no total riddance of Original corruption,
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and the depravation of our nature, it is still in us, as appeares by the temporall death,
and the depravation of our nature, it is still in us, as appears by the temporal death,
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even of the best Saints, of those that are most sanctified in this life, it shewes there is remainders of corruption in them still:
even of the best Saints, of those that Are most sanctified in this life, it shows there is remainders of corruption in them still:
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for if there were not sinne, there would not be the wages of sinne: there would not be death, if there were not sinne.
for if there were not sin, there would not be the wages of sin: there would not be death, if there were not sin.
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Secondly, the Use of it is to take away a fond Popish distinction of mortall, and veniall sinne:
Secondly, the Use of it is to take away a found Popish distinction of Mortal, and venial sin:
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they teach some sins to be veniall;
they teach Some Sins to be venial;
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that is, such sins as in their owne nature deserve not death, whereas the Apostle here speaking of all sinne in generall, hee saith, the wages thereof is death. And how can it be otherwise when all s• … is the transgression of the Law, as Saint Iohn defines it,
that is, such Sins as in their own nature deserve not death, whereas the Apostle Here speaking of all sin in general, he Says, the wages thereof is death. And how can it be otherwise when all s• … is the Transgression of the Law, as Saint John defines it,
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and all transgression of the Law deserves, and is worthie of the curse, which is both the first,
and all Transgression of the Law deserves, and is worthy of the curse, which is both the First,
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and second death, for Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things that are written in the booke of the Law to doe them.
and second death, for Cursed is every one that Continueth not in all things that Are written in the book of the Law to do them.
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There is no sinne then, but it is worthy of death, therefore there is no such veniall sin as they dreame of.
There is no sin then, but it is worthy of death, Therefore there is no such venial since as they dream of.
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We denie not, but that some sins are veniall, and some mortall in another sence, not in respect of the nature of the sin,
We deny not, but that Some Sins Are venial, and Some Mortal in Another sense, not in respect of the nature of the since,
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but of the estate of the person in whom the sins are;
but of the estate of the person in whom the Sins Are;
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so we say all the sins of the Elect are veniall, because they either are or shall be pardoned.
so we say all the Sins of the Elect Are venial, Because they either Are or shall be pardoned.
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And all the sins of reprobate persons are mortall, because they shall never be pardoned.
And all the Sins of Reprobate Persons Are Mortal, Because they shall never be pardoned.
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It is the mercy of God (and not from the nature of the sins) that makes them veniall: for otherwise every sin in it selfe considered (be it never so small) is mortall: for if it worke according to its owne nature, it workes death of body and soule.
It is the mercy of God (and not from the nature of the Sins) that makes them venial: for otherwise every since in it self considered (be it never so small) is Mortal: for if it work according to its own nature, it works death of body and soul.
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It is a foolish exception that they bring against it, that thus we make all sins equall;
It is a foolish exception that they bring against it, that thus we make all Sins equal;
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and that we bring in with the Stoicks, a paritie of sin, because we say all are mortall. It is a foolish cavill:
and that we bring in with the Stoics, a parity of since, Because we say all Are Mortal. It is a foolish cavil:
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for it is as if one should argue, because the Mouse, and the Elephant, are both living creatures, that therefore they are both of equall bignesse:
for it is as if one should argue, Because the Mouse, and the Elephant, Are both living creatures, that Therefore they Are both of equal bigness:
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Though all sins be mortall, they are not all equall, some are greater, and some are lesser, according as they are extended,
Though all Sins be Mortal, they Are not all equal, Some Are greater, and Some Are lesser, according as they Are extended,
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and aggravated by time, and place, and person, and sundrie other circumstances.
and aggravated by time, and place, and person, and sundry other Circumstances.
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Suppose one should be drowned in the middest of the Sea, and another in a shallow pond:
Suppose one should be drowned in the midst of the Sea, and Another in a shallow pond:
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in respect of death all were one, both are drowned:
in respect of death all were one, both Are drowned:
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but yet there is great difference in respect of the place, for depth, and danger ▪ So there is great difference in this,
but yet there is great difference in respect of the place, for depth, and danger ▪ So there is great difference in this,
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though the least sin in its owne nature be mortall, as the Apostle saith here, the wages of it is death.
though the least since in its own nature be Mortal, as the Apostle Says Here, the wages of it is death.
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Thirdly, seeing the wages of sinne is death, it should teach us what Use to make of death, being presented before our eyes at such times as this:
Thirdly, seeing the wages of sin is death, it should teach us what Use to make of death, being presented before our eyes At such times as this:
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hereby wee should call to remembrance the grievousnesse of sin that brought it into the world:
hereby we should call to remembrance the grievousness of since that brought it into the world:
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by the wofull wages wee should bee put in mind of the unhappie service. Had there not beene sin, there would have beene no death:
by the woeful wages we should be put in mind of the unhappy service. Had there not been since, there would have been no death:
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upon the death of the soule came in the death of the body:
upon the death of the soul Come in the death of the body:
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first the soule died in forsaking God, and then the body died being forsaken of the soule: the soule forsooke God willingly;
First the soul died in forsaking God, and then the body died being forsaken of the soul: the soul forsook God willingly;
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therefore it was compelled unwillingly to forsake the body.
Therefore it was compelled unwillingly to forsake the body.
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This is the manner how death came into the world by sin, therefore death must put out sin.
This is the manner how death Come into the world by since, Therefore death must put out since.
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That housholder, when he saw tares grow among his wheate, hee said to his servants, the envious man hath done this:
That householder, when he saw tares grow among his wheat, he said to his Servants, the envious man hath done this:
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So whensoever thou seest Death seize upon any, say to thy selfe, sinne hath done this:
So whensoever thou See Death seize upon any, say to thy self, sin hath done this:
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this is the wages of sinne: and if man had never sinned; we should have seene no such thing.
this is the wages of sin: and if man had never sinned; we should have seen no such thing.
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Fourthly, this must deterre us from sin, since it gives such wages. Indeed the manner of sin is for the most part (if not alwayes) to promise better,
Fourthly, this must deter us from since, since it gives such wages. Indeed the manner of since is for the most part (if not always) to promise better,
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but it is deceitfull, and this is the wages it payes thee. The wages of sinne is death.
but it is deceitful, and this is the wages it pays thee. The wages of sin is death.
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The word NONLATINALPHABET, translated wages, some take it quasi NONLATINALPHABET, of the evening, because wages are paid in the evening.
The word, translated wages, Some take it quasi, of the evening, Because wages Are paid in the evening.
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So the morning of sin may be faire, but the evening will be foule when the wages come.
So the morning of since may be fair, but the evening will be foul when the wages come.
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At the first sin may be pleasing, but remember the end, the end of it is death.
At the First since may be pleasing, but Remember the end, the end of it is death.
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Like to a fresh River that runs into the salt Sea, the streame is sweet, but it ends in brackishnesse and bitternesse.
Like to a fresh River that runs into the salt Sea, the stream is sweet, but it ends in brackishness and bitterness.
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Or like to Nebuchadnezzars Image, the head was gold, but the feet were of clay.
Or like to Nebuchadnezar's Image, the head was gold, but the feet were of clay.
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Or sin may be compared to that Feast that Absalom made for Amnon; there was great cheare and jollitie,
Or since may be compared to that Feast that Absalom made for Amnon; there was great cheer and jollity,
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and mirth for a while, but all closed in Death, in bloudshed, and murther.
and mirth for a while, but all closed in Death, in bloodshed, and murder.
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It deales with men, as Laban dealt with Iacob; hee entertaines him at the first with great complements,
It deals with men, as Laban dealt with Iacob; he entertains him At the First with great compliments,
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but used him hardly at the last.
but used him hardly At the last.
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Or as the Governour of the feast said, Ioh. 2. All men in the beginning set forth good wine, and then that which is worse:
Or as the Governor of the feast said, John 2. All men in the beginning Set forth good wine, and then that which is Worse:
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so sinne gives the best at the first, but the worst it reserves for the last.
so sin gives the best At the First, but the worst it reserves for the last.
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This should keepe us from every sin, though it seemes never so pleasing, and never so sweet to us, remembring that the worst is still to come.
This should keep us from every since, though it seems never so pleasing, and never so sweet to us, remembering that the worst is still to come.
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Wee reade that when the people saw that Saul forbad them to eate, though they were exceeding hungrie,
we read that when the people saw that Saul forbade them to eat, though they were exceeding hungry,
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yet not one of them durst touch the honey for the curse, though they saw it:
yet not one of them durst touch the honey for the curse, though they saw it:
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so the pleasures of sin may drop as honey before our eyes, but we must not adventure to taste of them,
so the pleasures of since may drop as honey before our eyes, but we must not adventure to taste of them,
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because they are cursed fruit, and because of the wages that will follow. Never take sinne by the head, by the beginnings, as the greatest part doe;
Because they Are cursed fruit, and Because of the wages that will follow. Never take sin by the head, by the beginnings, as the greatest part do;
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but take it as Iacob tooke Esau, by the heele; looke to the extreame part of it;
but take it as Iacob took Esau, by the heel; look to the extreme part of it;
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Consider thy end, and thou shalt not doe amisse. Consider thy end, and thou shalt not do amiss.
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Iezabell might have allured a man, when having painted her face shee looked out of the window,Jezebel might have allured a man, when having painted her face she looked out of the window,
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but to looke upon her after shee was cast out, eaten of dogges, and nothing remaining but her extreame parts, her scull, and the palmes of her hands,
but to look upon her After she was cast out, eaten of Dogs, and nothing remaining but her extreme parts, her scull, and the palms of her hands,
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and her feet, it could not be but with horrour: so sinne may allure a man, looking only on the painted face, in the beginning,and her feet, it could not be but with horror: so sin may allure a man, looking only on the painted face, in the beginning,
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and deterre him, for the wages, the end of it is death. What a world of people runne blindly,
and deter him, for the wages, the end of it is death. What a world of people run blindly,
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and desperatly on, they turne to the race of sinne, as the horse to the battell without feare,
and desperately on, they turn to the raze of sin, as the horse to the battle without Fear,
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as if the Psalmists Tremble, and sinne not, were rather, sinne and tremble not. Whereas we have great cause every one, to tremble at the least motion of sinne in our selves, to which so dreadfull, and wofull wages is due.
as if the Psalmists Tremble, and sin not, were rather, sin and tremble not. Whereas we have great cause every one, to tremble At the least motion of sin in our selves, to which so dreadful, and woeful wages is due.
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Lastly, for this point, so many of us as have repented, and have already left the service of sin, we must hence learne,
Lastly, for this point, so many of us as have repented, and have already left the service of since, we must hence Learn,
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as to be humbled in our selves, considering what danger and miserie we have escaped;
as to be humbled in our selves, considering what danger and misery we have escaped;
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so to be more thankful to Christ, that hath freed us from so wretched wages due to our sins,
so to be more thankful to christ, that hath freed us from so wretched wages due to our Sins,
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and that by taking the whole punishment upon himselfe.
and that by taking the Whole punishment upon himself.
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For we must know (beloved) that the best of us, by nature are children of wrath, as well as others:
For we must know (Beloved) that the best of us, by nature Are children of wrath, as well as Others:
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the stypend that we have earned is eternall death, and surely it hath been payed to us, nothing could have kept it from us,
the stypend that we have earned is Eternal death, and surely it hath been paid to us, nothing could have kept it from us,
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but only the satisfaction of Christ, comming betweene Gods justice and us.
but only the satisfaction of christ, coming between God's Justice and us.
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Thinke we then if we can, what miserie it is that wee have escaped (as many of us, I meane as be in the state of grace) we have escaped death, the hurt of temporall death, we have escaped eternall death.
Think we then if we can, what misery it is that we have escaped (as many of us, I mean as be in the state of grace) we have escaped death, the hurt of temporal death, we have escaped Eternal death.
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What is that? a separation from the blessed presence, and glory of God:
What is that? a separation from the blessed presence, and glory of God:
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destruction of body and soule for ever, unutterable torments, companie with the Divell and his angels, and the route of reprobates:
destruction of body and soul for ever, unutterable torments, company with the devil and his Angels, and the rout of Reprobates:
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darknesse blacker, and thicker then that of Egypt, Weeping and wayling, and gnashing of teeth in the infernall lake;
darkness blacker, and thicker then that of Egypt, Weeping and wailing, and gnashing of teeth in the infernal lake;
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that worme that never dyes, and the fire that never goeth out. that worm that never dies, and the fire that never Goes out.
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This is the wages of all sinne: and that it is not rendred to all sinne,
This is the wages of all sin: and that it is not rendered to all sin,
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and to all sinners, the cause is only this, that the payment hath beene already exacted of Christ in the behalfe of all true beleevers;
and to all Sinners, the cause is only this, that the payment hath been already exacted of christ in the behalf of all true believers;
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therefore in their owne persons they are discharged:
Therefore in their own Persons they Are discharged:
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how infinitely are wee bound in thankfulnesse to him? and how carefull should wee be to walke worthy of it? resolving never to returne to the service of sinne againe,
how infinitely Are we bound in thankfulness to him? and how careful should we be to walk worthy of it? resolving never to return to the service of sin again,
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but to make it our whole studie, that wee may please and honour such a Redeemer, that hath redeemed us from such miserie as this; that wee may please him:
but to make it our Whole study, that we may please and honour such a Redeemer, that hath redeemed us from such misery as this; that we may please him:
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But where sayth the Spirit so? In the Scriptures of the old, and new Testament,
But where say the Spirit so? In the Scriptures of the old, and new Testament,
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for we had deserved eternall death, as well as others, and hee hath not only freed us from that, that wee had most worthily deserved,
for we had deserved Eternal death, as well as Others, and he hath not only freed us from that, that we had most worthily deserved,
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but most freely also bestowed that upon us, that we could never deserve; for so it followes in the next point.
but most freely also bestowed that upon us, that we could never deserve; for so it follows in the next point.
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The gift of God is eternall life through Iesus Christ our Lord. That is the second thing to bee considered, the reward of the service of God.
The gift of God is Eternal life through Iesus christ our Lord. That is the second thing to be considered, the reward of the service of God.
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You have heard of the reward, the wages of sinne, Now the reward of the service of God is eternall life, it is called life.
You have herd of the reward, the wages of sin, Now the reward of the service of God is Eternal life, it is called life.
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There is a twofold life belongs to men. The one is naturall, and is common to all, good and bad in this world.
There is a twofold life belongs to men. The one is natural, and is Common to all, good and bad in this world.
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The other spirituall, proper to the faithfull, begun by the union of God, and the soule, The other spiritual, proper to the faithful, begun by the Union of God, and the soul,
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and maintained by the bond of the spirit: and this life hath three degrees. The first is in this life unto death;
and maintained by the bound of the Spirit: and this life hath three Degrees. The First is in this life unto death;
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and it begins when wee begin to believe and repent, and come to a saving knowledge of God,
and it begins when we begin to believe and Repent, and come to a Saving knowledge of God,
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and of his Sonne Jesus Christ:
and of his Son jesus christ:
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as it is said, This is eternall life to know thee to be the very God,
as it is said, This is Eternal life to know thee to be the very God,
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and whom thou hast sent Iesus Christ, Ioh. 17. 3. The second degree is from our death to our resurrection: and whom thou hast sent Iesus christ, John 17. 3. The second degree is from our death to our resurrection:
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for in that time our soules being freed from our bodies, are withall free from all sinne, originall, and actuall.
for in that time our Souls being freed from our bodies, Are withal free from all sin, original, and actual.
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Thirdly, after the Resurrection, when body and soule shall bee reunited, wee shall have immediate communion and fellowship with God,
Thirdly, After the Resurrection, when body and soul shall be Reunited, we shall have immediate communion and fellowship with God,
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and so enjoy a more perfect and blessed life then ever we could here.
and so enjoy a more perfect and blessed life then ever we could Here.
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And this spirituall life, with all the three degrees of it, is the life here spoken of, especially the last degree, the perfection of it in heaven.
And this spiritual life, with all the three Degrees of it, is the life Here spoken of, especially the last degree, the perfection of it in heaven.
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It is called eternall life, because it shall never end; For a thing is said to be eternall three wayes.
It is called Eternal life, Because it shall never end; For a thing is said to be Eternal three ways.
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First, which hath neither beginning, nor end, so God alone is eternall, and none but he.
First, which hath neither beginning, nor end, so God alone is Eternal, and none but he.
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Secondly, which hath no beginning, and yet shall have an end: so Gods decree is eternall, for it never had a beginning;
Secondly, which hath no beginning, and yet shall have an end: so God's Decree is Eternal, for it never had a beginning;
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yet when all things decreed are fulfilled, it shall have an end.
yet when all things decreed Are fulfilled, it shall have an end.
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Thirdly, which hath a beginning, but never shall have end, and so the life of Gods Saints had a beginning,
Thirdly, which hath a beginning, but never shall have end, and so the life of God's Saints had a beginning,
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as all created things have, butit shall never have an end;
as all created things have, butit shall never have an end;
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and this eternall life, it is called here, The gift of God through Iesus Christ our Lord.
and this Eternal life, it is called Here, The gift of God through Iesus christ our Lord.
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Because wee cannot deserve it, but it is given, and bestowed on us freely for Christ.
Because we cannot deserve it, but it is given, and bestowed on us freely for christ.
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So then the point of observation from the latter part of the words is this, that,
So then the point of observation from the latter part of the words is this, that,
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Our salvation it is the free gift of God, given us onely for the merits of Christ.
Our salvation it is the free gift of God, given us only for the merits of christ.
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For observe I beseech you the Apostles words, when hee had sayd, The wayes of sinne is death, hee doth not adde, For observe I beseech you the Apostles words, when he had said, The ways of sin is death, he does not add,
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and say, but the wages of righteousnesse is eternall life, but he calls that the gift of God. To make us understand saith Damascene that God brings us to eternall life meerely for his owne mercie, not for our merits, orelse surely the Apostle would have made the later part of the sentence, answerable to the former.
and say, but the wages of righteousness is Eternal life, but he calls that the gift of God. To make us understand Says Damascene that God brings us to Eternal life merely for his own mercy, not for our merits, orelse surely the Apostle would have made the later part of the sentence, answerable to the former.
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But here perhaps some may aske why eternall life should not be the wages of righteousnesse,
But Here perhaps Some may ask why Eternal life should not be the wages of righteousness,
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as well as death the wages of sinne? I answer, because there is not the same reason betweene sinne and righteousnesse.
as well as death the wages of sin? I answer, Because there is not the same reason between sin and righteousness.
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For first, sinne is our owne, it merits it, but rigteousnesse is none of our owne, it is the holy Ghosts and it is due to God. For First, sin is our own, it merits it, but Righteousness is none of our own, it is the holy Ghosts and it is due to God.
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Then againe sinne is perfectly evill, and so it deserves death, but our righteousnesse inherent is not perfectly good, it is imperfect in this life,
Then again sin is perfectly evil, and so it deserves death, but our righteousness inherent is not perfectly good, it is imperfect in this life,
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and nothing that is imperfectly good can merit (as wages) eternall life:
and nothing that is imperfectly good can merit (as wages) Eternal life:
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therefore the Apostle makes such a manifest difference between them, he calls death, the wages of sin, but eternall life the gift of God, it is the free gift of God through Christ.
Therefore the Apostle makes such a manifest difference between them, he calls death, the wages of since, but Eternal life the gift of God, it is the free gift of God through christ.
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Indeed eternall life some times, many times in Scripture is called a reward. But there is a reward of mercie as well as of justice.
Indeed Eternal life Some times, many times in Scripture is called a reward. But there is a reward of mercy as well as of Justice.
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Nay God is sayd sometimes to reward his children injustice.
Nay God is said sometime to reward his children injustice.
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How is that? Though the reward come originally from mercy, yet accidentally it comes to be justice,
How is that? Though the reward come originally from mercy, yet accidentally it comes to be Justice,
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thus, because God hath tyed himselfe by promise to reward, now promise is debt from a just man:
thus, Because God hath tied himself by promise to reward, now promise is debt from a just man:
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Thus the Lord may be accounted a debtor.
Thus the Lord may be accounted a debtor.
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How? saith Saint Austin, as a promiser, if hee had not promised eternall life, otherwise hee owes us nothing at all, much lesse eternall life which is so great a thing.
How? Says Saint Austin, as a promiser, if he had not promised Eternal life, otherwise he owes us nothing At all, much less Eternal life which is so great a thing.
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Yet it may be doubted, how eternall life is the free gift of God, seeing it is given for the merits of Christ,
Yet it may be doubted, how Eternal life is the free gift of God, seeing it is given for the merits of christ,
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as it is here exprest the gift of God through Iesus Christ our Lord, that is, for the merits of Christ;
as it is Here expressed the gift of God through Iesus christ our Lord, that is, for the merits of christ;
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for all the afflictions and chastisements that he exerciseth them withall, flow from his love,
for all the afflictions and chastisements that he Exerciseth them withal, flow from his love,
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now a man that gives a thing upon merit, hee gives it not freely. I answer it is free in respect of us;
now a man that gives a thing upon merit, he gives it not freely. I answer it is free in respect of us;
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whatsoever Christ hath done we did not merit it.
whatsoever christ hath done we did not merit it.
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If it be replyed, Christs merits are made ours, and wee merit in him, and so it cannot be free.
If it be replied, Christ merits Are made ours, and we merit in him, and so it cannot be free.
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I answer, this reason were of force if wee our selves could procure the merits of Christ for us,
I answer, this reason were of force if we our selves could procure the merits of christ for us,
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but that we could not doe, but that also was of free gift, Ioh. 3. God so loved the world that he gave his onely begotten Son that he that beleeves in him should not perish:
but that we could not do, but that also was of free gift, John 3. God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that he that believes in him should not perish:
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hee gave him freely, of free gift;
he gave him freely, of free gift;
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so that though eternall life be due to us by the merits of Christ, yet it is the free gift of God.
so that though Eternal life be due to us by the merits of christ, yet it is the free gift of God.
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I wil stand no longer in proving the truth of the Doctrine. I come to the application and use, to conclude with the time.
I will stand no longer in proving the truth of the Doctrine. I come to the application and use, to conclude with the time.
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First it serves to confute our adversaries of the Church of Rome in the point of merit.
First it serves to confute our Adversaries of the Church of Rome in the point of merit.
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They looke for heaven and eternall life as wages, wee see the Apostle teacheth us otherwise, that eternall life is not given in that manner, but another manner of way;
They look for heaven and Eternal life as wages, we see the Apostle Teaches us otherwise, that Eternal life is not given in that manner, but Another manner of Way;
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It is not given as wages, it is the free gift of God.
It is not given as wages, it is the free gift of God.
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And in Rom. 8. hee saith, that the sufferings of this life is not worthy of the glory that shall bee revealed: all our sufferings, all our workes they are not worthy of the glory of God, we cannot properly merit them.
And in Rom. 8. he Says, that the sufferings of this life is not worthy of the glory that shall be revealed: all our sufferings, all our works they Are not worthy of the glory of God, we cannot properly merit them.
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This was the constant Doctrine of the primitive Church:
This was the constant Doctrine of the primitive Church:
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that a good life when wee are justified, and an eternall life when wee are glorified;
that a good life when we Are justified, and an Eternal life when we Are glorified;
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they all grant that all that is good in us is the gift of God;
they all grant that all that is good in us is the gift of God;
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that eternall life is not a retribution to our workes but the free gift of God.
that Eternal life is not a retribution to our works but the free gift of God.
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When God crownes our merits, hee crownes nothing else but his owne free gift:
When God crowns our merits, he crowns nothing Else but his own free gift:
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these and many other sentences wee finde among the ancient Fathers, plainely convincing our adversaries, that in this point they swerve not onely from Scripture, but from all sound antiquitie.
these and many other sentences we find among the ancient Father's, plainly convincing our Adversaries, that in this point they swerve not only from Scripture, but from all found antiquity.
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Secondly, then to come to our selves, this should humble us in respect of our owne deservings;
Secondly, then to come to our selves, this should humble us in respect of our own deservings;
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doe all the good thou canst, take heede it doe not puffe thee up, thinke not to merit heaven,
do all the good thou Canst, take heed it do not puff thee up, think not to merit heaven,
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Alas thou canst not doe it:
Alas thou Canst not do it:
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for what is it to the Almightie, (as it is sayd in Job) that thou art righteous? Thy well doing extends not to him, thou canst doe him no good,
for what is it to the Almighty, (as it is said in Job) that thou art righteous? Thy well doing extends not to him, thou Canst do him no good,
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yet he commands thee, and thou art bound to doe it, but all thou canst doe is no more then thou art bound to doe.
yet he commands thee, and thou art bound to do it, but all thou Canst do is no more then thou art bound to do.
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Therefore when thou hast done all that thou canst, acknowledge thy selfe to bee an unprofitable servant, and thou hast done no more then thy duty.
Therefore when thou hast done all that thou Canst, acknowledge thy self to be an unprofitable servant, and thou hast done no more then thy duty.
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If thou hast many good workes, yet thou hast more sinne;
If thou hast many good works, yet thou hast more sin;
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and the least sinne of thine in the rigour of justice, will deprive thee of thy interest in God.
and the least sin of thine in the rigour of Justice, will deprive thee of thy Interest in God.
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Therefore thy appeale must bee to the throne of grace, and thy onely plea must bee that of the Publican, every one of us, God be mercifull to me a sinner;
Therefore thy appeal must be to the throne of grace, and thy only plea must be that of the Publican, every one of us, God be merciful to me a sinner;
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when wee have done all wee can, it must be mercie, and not any merit of ours that must bring us to heaven.
when we have done all we can, it must be mercy, and not any merit of ours that must bring us to heaven.
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Thirdly, here is comfort for the children of God, in that this inestimable treasure of eternall life is not committed to our keeping,
Thirdly, Here is Comfort for the children of God, in that this inestimable treasure of Eternal life is not committed to our keeping,
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but God hath it in his keeping. It is his gift, it is not committed to the rotten box of our merits,
but God hath it in his keeping. It is his gift, it is not committed to the rotten box of our merits,
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then wee could have no certaintie of it, the devill would easily pick the Locke;
then we could have no certainty of it, the Devil would Easily pick the Lock;
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yea without picking he would shake in peeces the crazie joynts of the best worke wee doe;
yea without picking he would shake in Pieces the crazy Joints of the best work we do;
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he would steale it from us, and take it away, and deprive us of this excellent benefit:
he would steal it from us, and take it away, and deprive us of this excellent benefit:
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but the Lord hath dealt better for us, hee hath kept it in his owne hands, hee hath layd it up in the Cabinet of his owne mercy and love that never failes:
but the Lord hath dealt better for us, he hath kept it in his own hands, he hath laid it up in the Cabinet of his own mercy and love that never fails:
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for with everlasting mercie hee hath compassion on us, Esay 54. hee loves us with an everlasting love.
for with everlasting mercy he hath compassion on us, Isaiah 54. he loves us with an everlasting love.
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It is his mercie that wee are not consumed, because his compassions faile not: and whom hee loves he loves to the end. It is his mercy that we Are not consumed, Because his compassions fail not: and whom he loves he loves to the end.
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It is layd up in the mercy of God, hee will have it his gift;
It is laid up in the mercy of God, he will have it his gift;
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least we should keepe it, and it should be lost, hee hath reserved it in his owne hands.
lest we should keep it, and it should be lost, he hath reserved it in his own hands.
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Therefore in temptations when they drive us to doubt of our attaining of eternall life, let us cast our eye upon the keeper of it, it is the Lord, he is warie to discerne, and faithfull to bestow it:
Therefore in temptations when they drive us to doubt of our attaining of Eternal life, let us cast our eye upon the keeper of it, it is the Lord, he is wary to discern, and faithful to bestow it:
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therefore let us comfort our selves and say every one of us as Saint Paul, 2 Tim. 1. 12. I know whom I have trusted and I am perswaded that hee is able to keepe that which I have committed to him against that day.
Therefore let us Comfort our selves and say every one of us as Saint Paul, 2 Tim. 1. 12. I know whom I have trusted and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to him against that day.
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Lastly, seeing eternall life is the free gift of God, it must make us thankefull to him for it;
Lastly, seeing Eternal life is the free gift of God, it must make us thankful to him for it;
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which wee should never doe, if we deserved it;
which we should never do, if we deserved it;
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doth a master thanke his servant for doing his dutie? So, if wee did thinke heaven were our due, we should never be thankfull for it.
does a master thank his servant for doing his duty? So, if we did think heaven were our endue, we should never be thankful for it.
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Pride is a great enemy to thankefulnesse;
Pride is a great enemy to thankfulness;
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therefore the way is to humble our selves, and to consider that wee deserve no good thing at Gods hands,
Therefore the Way is to humble our selves, and to Consider that we deserve no good thing At God's hands,
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then wee will take this great benefit at Gods hands most thankefully.
then we will take this great benefit At God's hands most thankfully.
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Especially when wee consider, it is all that God requires of us, as he saith, Psal. 50. Call upon me in the day of trouble, I will heare thee and deliver thee, and what shalt thou doe? Thou shalt glorifie me. Glorifying God,
Especially when we Consider, it is all that God requires of us, as he Says, Psalm 50. Call upon me in the day of trouble, I will hear thee and deliver thee, and what shalt thou do? Thou shalt Glorify me. Glorifying God,
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and being thankefull to him is all the tribute wee are to pay to this our royall Lord;
and being thankful to him is all the tribute we Are to pay to this our royal Lord;
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and shall we deny him this? It is a small benefit that is not worth thankes;
and shall we deny him this? It is a small benefit that is not worth thanks;
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We set eternall life at too low a rate, if wee forget to bee thankefull. There was never a precious Iewell afforded so cheape as eternall life for our thankefulnesse.
We Set Eternal life At too low a rate, if we forget to be thankful. There was never a precious Jewel afforded so cheap as Eternal life for our thankfulness.
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If wee did know what it were to want it, we would give ten thousand worlds rather then be without it.
If we did know what it were to want it, we would give ten thousand world's rather then be without it.
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Therefore as Naamans servants sayd to him concerning his washing in Iordan, If the Prophet had commanded thee a greater thing, wouldest thou not have done it? So if God had commanded us a great matter for eternall life wee should have done it;
Therefore as Naamans Servants said to him Concerning his washing in Iordan, If the Prophet had commanded thee a greater thing, Wouldst thou not have done it? So if God had commanded us a great matter for Eternal life we should have done it;
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how much more, when he saith take it, and be thankfull; be but thankefull.
how much more, when he Says take it, and be thankful; be but thankful.
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Thus I have described to you this twofold seruice, the wages of sinne, that is, death, temporall, eternall:
Thus I have described to you this twofold service, the wages of sin, that is, death, temporal, Eternal:
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The service of righteousnesse, the wages, and reward of that, eternall life, which is not wages but the gift of God.
The service of righteousness, the wages, and reward of that, Eternal life, which is not wages but the gift of God.
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So that I may now say to you as Moses did to Israel, Deut. 30. 19. Behold I have set before you life and death, cursing and blessing. Therefore choose not cursing, chuse not sinne,
So that I may now say to you as Moses did to Israel, Deuteronomy 30. 19. Behold I have Set before you life and death, cursing and blessing. Therefore choose not cursing, choose not sin,
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nor the wages thereof, it is death: but choose life, that you and your seede may live.
nor the wages thereof, it is death: but choose life, that you and your seed may live.
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If wee follow sinne, the wages will be death;
If we follow sin, the wages will be death;
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if wee apply our selves to righteousnesse in the service of God, our reward shall be eternall life, not that wee deserve it,
if we apply our selves to righteousness in the service of God, our reward shall be Eternal life, not that we deserve it,
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but that it is the pleasure of our heavenly Father to bestow it upon us.
but that it is the pleasure of our heavenly Father to bestow it upon us.
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For the wages of sinne is death, and the gift of God is eternall life, through Iesus Christ our Lord. FINIS.For the wages of sin is death, and the gift of God is Eternal life, through Iesus christ our Lord. FINIS.
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THE PROFIT OF AFFLICTIONS; OR, GODS AYME IN HIS CORRECTIONS. SERMON XXX. HEB. 12. 10.
THE PROFIT OF AFFLICTIONS; OR, GOD'S AYME IN HIS CORRECTIONS. SERMON XXX. HEBREW. 12. 10.
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For they verely, for a few dayes chastened us after their owne pleasure, but Hee for our profit, that we might bee partakers of his holinesse.
For they verily, for a few days chastened us After their own pleasure, but He for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
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THere are two things (among many others) eminently in Jesus Christ, which declare him to be an all-sufficient Saviour of his people;
THere Are two things (among many Others) eminently in jesus christ, which declare him to be an All-sufficient Saviour of his people;
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and these the Scripture frequently setteth forth unto us in a most sweet conjunction, Righteousnesse and strength: So the Prophet, Surely, shall one say, in the Lord, have I Righteousnesse and strength.
and these the Scripture frequently sets forth unto us in a most sweet conjunction, Righteousness and strength: So the Prophet, Surely, shall one say, in the Lord, have I Righteousness and strength.
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There are two things likewise in a Christian, which are of eminent sufficiencie, in order to his salvation,
There Are two things likewise in a Christian, which Are of eminent sufficiency, in order to his salvation,
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and his possession of the Glorious inheritance, purchased by this Saviour; Faith and Patience: often spoken of severally, and in particular, but withall joyntly and together,
and his possession of the Glorious inheritance, purchased by this Saviour; Faith and Patience: often spoken of severally, and in particular, but withal jointly and together,
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as might bee manifested by the allegations of Scripture;
as might be manifested by the allegations of Scripture;
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as, bee not slothfull, but be yee followers of them, that by Faith and Patience inherit the promise, &c.
as, be not slothful, but be ye followers of them, that by Faith and Patience inherit the promise, etc.
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Concerning these two which are so eminent in the called of God, and are sufficient in order to their possession of the purchased inheritance; as the Scripture abundantly treateth of,
Concerning these two which Are so eminent in the called of God, and Are sufficient in order to their possession of the purchased inheritance; as the Scripture abundantly Treateth of,
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so most frequently in this Epistle, and more especially, in the 10. 11. and 12. Chapters.
so most frequently in this Epistle, and more especially, in the 10. 11. and 12. Chapters.
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In the later end of the tenth Chapter, you have the Apostle there, first dogmatically handling the doctrine of Faith, as the necessary meanes to attaine everlasting life,
In the later end of the tenth Chapter, you have the Apostle there, First dogmatically handling the Doctrine of Faith, as the necessary means to attain everlasting life,
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and as the principall conducement to the possession of glory, and to the saving of the soule;
and as the principal conducement to the possession of glory, and to the Saving of the soul;
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The just shall live by Faith. The just shall live by Faith.
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In the beginning of the eleventh Chapter, he sheweth the absolute necessitie of Faith, to an acceptable walking, and well pleasing of God;
In the beginning of the eleventh Chapter, he shows the absolute necessity of Faith, to an acceptable walking, and well pleasing of God;
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For without faith (vers. 6.) it is impossible to please God: For without faith (vers. 6.) it is impossible to please God:
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and the whole Chapter is further spent in setting downe the glorious Examples, of Abel, and Enoch, and Noah, and Abraham, and the rest of the Elders, eminent for their Faith, by which (saith hee) they received a good report:
and the Whole Chapter is further spent in setting down the glorious Examples, of Abel, and Enoch, and Noah, and Abraham, and the rest of the Elders, eminent for their Faith, by which (Says he) they received a good report:
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All whom, did worthily in their dayes, and are now become famous to posteritie;
All whom, did worthily in their days, and Are now become famous to posterity;
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standing out to this day, as so many living voyces, calling upon us to become followers of them, that we might together with them, bee at length made partakers of the glorious inheritance of the Saints in light.
standing out to this day, as so many living voices, calling upon us to become followers of them, that we might together with them, be At length made partakers of the glorious inheritance of the Saints in Light.
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The Apostle, having spoken much to this purpose, goeth on, to that other grace we spake of,
The Apostle, having spoken much to this purpose, Goes on, to that other grace we spoke of,
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and in this vision, and in the heart and conscience of every true beleever.
and in this vision, and in the heart and conscience of every true believer.
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so necessarie to the constitution of a Christian, and to the enabling of him to a well and faithfull managing of his Calling,
so necessary to the constitution of a Christian, and to the enabling of him to a well and faithful managing of his Calling,
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and condition, and that is Patience. Propounded by way of exhortation in the first part of this twelfth Chapter;
and condition, and that is Patience. Propounded by Way of exhortation in the First part of this twelfth Chapter;
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and urged with respect to the necessarie uses of it, both concerning duties done, and afflictions to be endured, in the verses following.
and urged with respect to the necessary uses of it, both Concerning duties done, and afflictions to be endured, in the Verses following.
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First with respect to duties, which the Apostle propoundeth under the Metaphor of running in a race (for such is the course of a Christian life;
First with respect to duties, which the Apostle propoundeth under the Metaphor of running in a raze (for such is the course of a Christian life;
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which the Saints of God are called to the finishing of) Let us runne the race that is set before us; and runne with Patience.
which the Saints of God Are called to the finishing of) Let us run the raze that is Set before us; and run with Patience.
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Secondly, it is urged with respect to sufferings, and that of two sorts, from men, from God.
Secondly, it is urged with respect to sufferings, and that of two sorts, from men, from God.
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From men, from whom the faithfull are to make account of sufferings in divers kindes, in shame and derision, in proud and insolent contradictions.
From men, from whom the faithful Are to make account of sufferings in diverse Kinds, in shame and derision, in proud and insolent contradictions.
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and (according to their power and opportunitie) in bloudy persecutions, You have not yet resisted unto bloud, uerse 4. From God:
and (according to their power and opportunity) in bloody persecutions, You have not yet resisted unto blood, verse 4. From God:
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and here the Apostle is more large, urging his exhortation to Patience, and a quiet applying of our selves to God, according to all the states and conditions he is pleased to bring us unto,
and Here the Apostle is more large, urging his exhortation to Patience, and a quiet applying of our selves to God, according to all the states and conditions he is pleased to bring us unto,
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and according to all his severall administrations towards us;
and according to all his several administrations towards us;
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very strongly, labouring to fasten it in the hearts of the Saints of God, as a nayle in a sure place;
very strongly, labouring to fasten it in the hearts of the Saints of God, as a nail in a sure place;
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first alledging that same passage of Solomon in the Proverbs;
First alleging that same passage of Solomon in the Proverbs;
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My sonne, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, And then he further strengthneth his exhortation by invincible arguments. (I doe but touch upon these things, hastening on to the maine thing I intend;My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, And then he further strengtheneth his exhortation by invincible Arguments. (I do but touch upon these things, hastening on to the main thing I intend;
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only desiring to give you a plaine, and briefe Analasis of this Scripture, with the context of it.) The Apostle (I say) driveth on this exhortation by strength of argument;
only desiring to give you a plain, and brief Analysis of this Scripture, with the context of it.) The Apostle (I say) drives on this exhortation by strength of argument;
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And that first of all, by propounding to the godly, that whereas the Lord is pleased, to exercise them with afflictions;
And that First of all, by propounding to the godly, that whereas the Lord is pleased, to exercise them with afflictions;
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to make them drinke many times of a cuppe of bitternesse, yet they have reason to be quiet and patient,
to make them drink many times of a cup of bitterness, yet they have reason to be quiet and patient,
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because this way the Lord giveth a proofe of his love to his children:
Because this Way the Lord gives a proof of his love to his children:
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and those that are wise and godly, will be glad (they have reason so to be) that God should take sucha course with them,
and those that Are wise and godly, will be glad (they have reason so to be) that God should take sucha course with them,
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as whereby he may give them a demonstration of his deare love and affection: Now herein the Lord evidenceth his love and affection to his people;
as whereby he may give them a demonstration of his deer love and affection: Now herein the Lord Evidenceth his love and affection to his people;
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and are as fruits thereof, For (saith he) whom the Lord loveth, hee chasteneth,
and Are as fruits thereof, For (Says he) whom the Lord loves, he Chasteneth,
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and scourgeth every sonne whom hee receiveth, verse 6.and scourges every son whom he receives, verse 6.
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Secondly, he propoundeth it to their consideration as a course wherein the Lord giveth an evidence of his peoples adoption:
Secondly, he propoundeth it to their consideration as a course wherein the Lord gives an evidence of his peoples adoption:
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For, what sonne is hee whom the Father chasteneth not? But if yee bee without chastisement, where of all his children are partakers, For, what son is he whom the Father Chasteneth not? But if ye be without chastisement, where of all his children Are partakers,
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then are yee bastards and not sonnes, vers. 78. Now the godly should be glad, to have the Lord take such a course with them,then Are ye bastards and not Sons, vers. 78. Now the godly should be glad, to have the Lord take such a course with them,
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and so to order out his administrations concerning them, as that they may have some comfortable evidence to their soules, that they are his adopted ones,
and so to order out his administrations Concerning them, as that they may have Some comfortable evidence to their Souls, that they Are his adopted ones,
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and such as hee will one day acknowledge for to bee his children. But thirdly, and that which more concerneth our present purpose:
and such as he will one day acknowledge for to be his children. But Thirdly, and that which more concerns our present purpose:
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the Apostle urgeth his exhortation by a comparison that he frameth, betweene God, the Father of spirits, and men, that are fathers of our flesh: we have had fathers of our flesh,
the Apostle urges his exhortation by a comparison that he frameth, between God, the Father of spirits, and men, that Are Father's of our Flesh: we have had Father's of our Flesh,
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and they verely, for a few daies chastened us, and wee gave them reverence;
and they verily, for a few days chastened us, and we gave them Reverence;
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shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live? they chastened us for their pleasure,
shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live? they chastened us for their pleasure,
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but Hee, for our profit, that wee might bee partakers of his holinesse. Wherein you see the comparison is laid out in severall particulars;but He, for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. Wherein you see the comparison is laid out in several particulars;
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and the preheminencie, the advantage of the comparison is given to God; for so is the scope and intent of the Text. It lieth thus briefly;
and the Preeminence, the advantage of the comparison is given to God; for so is the scope and intent of the Text. It lies thus briefly;
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First, Wee have had fathers of our flesh, and God is the Father of Spirits;
First, we have had Father's of our Flesh, and God is the Father of Spirits;
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if we have beene contented to undergoe the discipline of our earthly fathers, much more have we reason quietly and patiently to submit our selves to the proceedings of the Father of our spirits. Secondly;
if we have been contented to undergo the discipline of our earthly Father's, much more have we reason quietly and patiently to submit our selves to the proceedings of the Father of our spirits. Secondly;
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They for a few dayes chastened us, and we gave them reverence; They for a few days chastened us, and we gave them Reverence;
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it is but a few dayes neither, that the Father of spirits meaneth to keepe us under his discipline:
it is but a few days neither, that the Father of spirits means to keep us under his discipline:
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suppose it be all our time, and perhaps it shall be so, yet all that is,
suppose it be all our time, and perhaps it shall be so, yet all that is,
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but the time of our minoritie;
but the time of our minority;
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and therefore if we have beene content to submit to our earthly parents theirdiscipline for a few dayes, shall we not much more be in subjection to the Father of spirits, to his chastisement,
and Therefore if we have been content to submit to our earthly Parents theirdiscipline for a few days, shall we not much more be in subjection to the Father of spirits, to his chastisement,
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First, we are to take knowledge of this point in the generall, viz. That God Almighty is graciously set to procure,
First, we Are to take knowledge of this point in the general, viz. That God Almighty is graciously Set to procure,
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though it befor our life-time? for the disproportion is infinitely greater between the time of this life compared with the state of maturitie and ripe age which the Saints shall come to hereafter;
though it before our lifetime? for the disproportion is infinitely greater between the time of this life compared with the state of maturity and ripe age which the Saints shall come to hereafter;
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and the time of our minoritie and childhood compared with the state of full age and man-hood in this life;
and the time of our minority and childhood compared with the state of full age and manhood in this life;
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for alas, how short are our dayes! they are spent, even as a tale that is told.
for alas, how short Are our days! they Are spent, even as a tale that is told.
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But lastly, that the Apostle might over-power the spirits of the godly, and quiet their mindes,
But lastly, that the Apostle might overpower the spirits of the godly, and quiet their minds,
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and make them compose themselves to a patient waiting upon God, and a willing submission to whatsoever condition hee shall bring them into;
and make them compose themselves to a patient waiting upon God, and a willing submission to whatsoever condition he shall bring them into;
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Our earthly parents (saith he) according to their pleasure, and many times in the strength of passion,Our earthly Parents (Says he) according to their pleasure, and many times in the strength of passion,
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and with over-much unadvisednesse and heat of bloud, not so much respecting the weake condition of their children, chastened us; but he, that is, our heavenly Father, the Father of spirits, for our profit;
and with overmuch unadvisedness and heat of blood, not so much respecting the weak condition of their children, chastened us; but he, that is, our heavenly Father, the Father of spirits, for our profit;
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and what profit? that we might be partaker of his holinesse.
and what profit? that we might be partaker of his holiness.
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This is an Argument (I conceive) very suteable to the occasion of our meeting together at this time, in regard of those whom more especially,
This is an Argument (I conceive) very suitable to the occasion of our meeting together At this time, in regard of those whom more especially,
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and neerely it concerneth, the Parents of this deceased young Gentleman;
and nearly it concerns, the Parents of this deceased young Gentleman;
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whom the Lord is pleased now deeply to afflict, and to reach out to them a bitter Cuppe;
whom the Lord is pleased now deeply to afflict, and to reach out to them a bitter Cup;
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I shall endeavour therefore to speake somewhat in this Argument: And though it concernes them in a more speciall manner;
I shall endeavour Therefore to speak somewhat in this Argument: And though it concerns them in a more special manner;
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yet, it is a meditation, that concernes us all to take knowledge of;
yet, it is a meditation, that concerns us all to take knowledge of;
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and such a one, as if we belong to God, and that the Lord hath a purpose to bring to heaven, we shall have occasion in our time, to make often use of.
and such a one, as if we belong to God, and that the Lord hath a purpose to bring to heaven, we shall have occasion in our time, to make often use of.
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Passing over therefore other things, let us come to consider of this later part of the verse;
Passing over Therefore other things, let us come to Consider of this later part of the verse;
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and of the later part of the comparison here framed by the Apostle, in order to the strengthning of his maine Argument, whereby he urgeth his exhortation, to the patient bearing of those Afflictions that God shall bee pleased to exercise us withall:
and of the later part of the comparison Here framed by the Apostle, in order to the strengthening of his main Argument, whereby he urges his exhortation, to the patient bearing of those Afflictions that God shall be pleased to exercise us withal:
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Our earthly parents for a few dayes chastened us after their owne pleasure, but Hee, the Father of our spirits, Our earthly Parents for a few days chastened us After their own pleasure, but He, the Father of our spirits,
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for our profit, that hee might make us a partaker of his holinesse. In the words themselves, wee have to consider these particulars:for our profit, that he might make us a partaker of his holiness. In the words themselves, we have to Consider these particulars:
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And the maine pillars of our discourse for the present (letting passe the rest) shall be these severalls.
And the main pillars of our discourse for the present (letting pass the rest) shall be these severals.
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and further the good and profit of his people. and further the good and profit of his people.
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Secondly, and more particularly, That in all the afflictions and chastisements hee bringeth upon his people, his eye and ayme is at their good. Thirdly;
Secondly, and more particularly, That in all the afflictions and chastisements he brings upon his people, his eye and aim is At their good. Thirdly;
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The great profit, and benefit that God aymeth at, and intendeth to his people in all his fatherly administrations, especially of castigation, is, that hee might make them partaker of his holinesse. The great profit, and benefit that God aimeth At, and intends to his people in all his fatherly administrations, especially of castigation, is, that he might make them partaker of his holiness.
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I begin with the first, and the more generall point.
I begin with the First, and the more general point.
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You see the Text importeth it plaine enough, that God Almightie is graciously set, for to procure,
You see the Text imports it plain enough, that God Almighty is graciously Set, for to procure,
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and promote, and further the good, and benefit, and profit of his people, of such as feare his name, of such as he is pleased to receive for his owne:
and promote, and further the good, and benefit, and profit of his people, of such as Fear his name, of such as he is pleased to receive for his own:
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his heart (I say) is set upon them to doe them good, he is studious of their profit, hee hath a due respect to their benefit, in all his dealings and administrations to them.
his heart (I say) is Set upon them to do them good, he is studious of their profit, he hath a due respect to their benefit, in all his dealings and administrations to them.
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Next to his owne glorie, (which is dearest to him of all things else, and good reason too, for that is better then salvation and eternall happinesse.
Next to his own glory, (which is dearest to him of all things Else, and good reason too, for that is better then salvation and Eternal happiness.
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But I say next to his owne glorie) and the glorie of his beloved sonne Jesus Christ;
But I say next to his own glory) and the glory of his Beloved son jesus christ;
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the maine thing that hee aymeth at, is, that he might make his people happy with him;
the main thing that he aimeth At, is, that he might make his people happy with him;
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and that they might be every way profited, and advantaged both in soule and body; and furthered to eternall happinesse.
and that they might be every Way profited, and advantaged both in soul and body; and furthered to Eternal happiness.
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This will appeare to us, if we consider first, The ordinances of God, which he hath appointed in order to his peoples good.
This will appear to us, if we Consider First, The ordinances of God, which he hath appointed in order to his peoples good.
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Secondly, if we consider his commandements and impositions. And Thirdly, if wee consider all his various administrations towards them.
Secondly, if we Consider his Commandments and impositions. And Thirdly, if we Consider all his various administrations towards them.
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All which will clearely manifest to us, that Gods ayme in all, is, at the profit and benefit of his people.
All which will clearly manifest to us, that God's aim in all, is, At the profit and benefit of his people.
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I shall touch but upon some particulars, and on them neither I shall but onely glance;
I shall touch but upon Some particulars, and on them neither I shall but only glance;
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because I would keepe my selfe within the compasse of the time.
Because I would keep my self within the compass of the time.
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First, consider the Lords ordinances that he hath provided for his people, and calleth them out to give attendance upon;
First, Consider the lords ordinances that he hath provided for his people, and calls them out to give attendance upon;
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they are all with respect to his peoples profit, and an eye to that. As for instance;
they Are all with respect to his peoples profit, and an eye to that. As for instance;
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That great ordinance which God hath set up in his Church, namely, that of preaching, and dispensing of the sacred misteries of the Gospell;
That great Ordinance which God hath Set up in his Church, namely, that of preaching, and dispensing of the sacred Mysteres of the Gospel;
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it is with respect to his peoples profit;
it is with respect to his peoples profit;
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To open their eyes, and to turne them from darknesse to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgivenesse of sinnes, To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to Light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of Sins,
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That they might be brought into the fellowship of this misterie, and be inriched with all the treasures of the Gospell.
That they might be brought into the fellowship of this mystery, and be enriched with all the treasures of the Gospel.
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And the Apostle saith, that all Scripture (which this ordinance of Preaching is to be conversant about, that Scripture which wee are to breake abroad among you this way) it is profitable; Profitable for Doctrine, for reproofe, for instruction, for correction;
And the Apostle Says, that all Scripture (which this Ordinance of Preaching is to be conversant about, that Scripture which we Are to break abroad among you this Way) it is profitable; Profitable for Doctrine, for reproof, for instruction, for correction;
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and it will make the man of God perfect; and it will make the man of God perfect;
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So profitable, as that it is able to perfect a man, to make him wise to salvation; and we need no more wisedome.
So profitable, as that it is able to perfect a man, to make him wise to salvation; and we need no more Wisdom.
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The like might I speake concerning the Sacrament of the Lords Supper;
The like might I speak Concerning the Sacrament of the lords Supper;
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It is instituted of God with an eye to his peoples benefit, that they may come to be made partakers of that profitable flesh and bloud (for so I may justly call it) of the Lord Iesus. It is not the bloud of Bulls and of Goats;
It is instituted of God with an eye to his peoples benefit, that they may come to be made partakers of that profitable Flesh and blood (for so I may justly call it) of the Lord Iesus. It is not the blood of Bulls and of Goats;
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it is not the bloud of all the men in the world, that is profitable for such purposes,
it is not the blood of all the men in the world, that is profitable for such Purposes,
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as the pacifying of the wrath of God, the quenching of the flames of his displeasure, the purging of the conscience from dead workes;
as the pacifying of the wrath of God, the quenching of the flames of his displeasure, the purging of the conscience from dead works;
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of those wee may say as David in another case, what profit is there in my bloud? But there is profit in the bloud of Christ,
of those we may say as David in Another case, what profit is there in my blood? But there is profit in the blood of christ,
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and with respect to that, this ordinance is provided in the Church, that the people of God, attending thereon according to his institution may come to be made partakers of the vertue and benefit thereof;
and with respect to that, this Ordinance is provided in the Church, that the people of God, attending thereon according to his Institution may come to be made partakers of the virtue and benefit thereof;
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having the remission of their sinnes, thereby sealed up to their consciences through faith in that bloud.
having the remission of their Sins, thereby sealed up to their Consciences through faith in that blood.
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The like Instance might I give of Prayer, and the rest of those holy ordinances which God hath set up in his Church;
The like Instance might I give of Prayer, and the rest of those holy ordinances which God hath Set up in his Church;
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but I will name no more, lest I be prevented. Onely by the way consider this:
but I will name no more, lest I be prevented. Only by the Way Consider this:
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Most unworthily doe we deale with God, with Preaching, with the Sacrament, and with all these holy ordinances,
Most unworthily do we deal with God, with Preaching, with the Sacrament, and with all these holy ordinances,
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if so bee wee doe not reape profit, and benefit by them:
if so be we do not reap profit, and benefit by them:
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A soule that liveth unprofitably under the dispensation of these, doth but take the name of God in vaine:
A soul that lives unprofitably under the Dispensation of these, does but take the name of God in vain:
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Every time wee come to heare the Word preached, and to attend upon the Sacrament,
Every time we come to hear the Word preached, and to attend upon the Sacrament,
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and goe away from them, no better then we were when we came to them, wee take the name of God in vaine;
and go away from them, no better then we were when we Come to them, we take the name of God in vain;
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and deale unworthily with these holy things:
and deal unworthily with these holy things:
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They are given to profit with, and wee shall but increase our owne guiltinesse, if we be not profited by them.
They Are given to profit with, and we shall but increase our own guiltiness, if we be not profited by them.
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But I say (brethren) this is that which God hath respect unto in all his provisions for his people, in the Institution of all his ordinances; their profit and benefit:
But I say (brothers) this is that which God hath respect unto in all his provisions for his people, in the Institution of all his ordinances; their profit and benefit:
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and when he findeth any ordinance that is not for the benefit of his people, though they bee of his owne institution, yet hee takes them away;
and when he finds any Ordinance that is not for the benefit of his people, though they be of his own Institution, yet he Takes them away;
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therefore the Apostle speaking concerning the Mosaycall Rites and institutions of the Ceremoniall Law, he calleth them unprofitable,
Therefore the Apostle speaking Concerning the Mosaical Rites and institutions of the Ceremonial Law, he calls them unprofitable,
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and beggerly rudiments, and so God himselfe counted of them, and for their unprofitablenesse, there was a gracious disanulment of them.
and beggarly rudiments, and so God himself counted of them, and for their unprofitableness, there was a gracious disanulment of them.
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But especially and above all, this will be most apparant if we cast our eyes upon the Lord Jesus, who is indeede the substance of our preaching;
But especially and above all, this will be most apparent if we cast our eyes upon the Lord jesus, who is indeed the substance of our preaching;
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and of our receiving the Sacrament, and of all the ordinances of God, and of all his promises:
and of our receiving the Sacrament, and of all the ordinances of God, and of all his promises:
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it is with respect to our profit that the Lord hath beene pleased to ordaine him, both in respect of his person, and the constitution of that;
it is with respect to our profit that the Lord hath been pleased to ordain him, both in respect of his person, and the constitution of that;
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and in respect of his offices, and all his fatherly administrations concerning him:
and in respect of his Offices, and all his fatherly administrations Concerning him:
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a gracious respect hee hath had in all to the profit of his Church, as might appeare in the severall particulars.
a gracious respect he hath had in all to the profit of his Church, as might appear in the several particulars.
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A body hast thou prepared for mee (saith hee in the Psalme) why? That Christ might be the more profitable to his people;A body hast thou prepared for me (Says he in the Psalm) why? That christ might be the more profitable to his people;
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sitted thereby to converse with, and to communicate himselfe unto them. The Word was made flesh, and therefore made flesh that he might dwell among us;
sitted thereby to converse with, and to communicate himself unto them. The Word was made Flesh, and Therefore made Flesh that he might dwell among us;
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that there might bee a meete cohabitation with him.
that there might be a meet cohabitation with him.
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And as this was the respect God had in his incarnation, so it was in all his humiliation.
And as this was the respect God had in his incarnation, so it was in all his humiliation.
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What was the reason that hee was acquainted with sorrowes and griefes, and miseries, both from God and men? but that hee might be the more for our profit;
What was the reason that he was acquainted with sorrows and griefs, and misery's, both from God and men? but that he might be the more for our profit;
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that wee might have a mercifull High Priest, that he might the better know from experience the way to commiserate,
that we might have a merciful High Priest, that he might the better know from experience the Way to commiserate,
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and compassionate his people in their distresse.
and compassionate his people in their distress.
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Yea in his death, in his resurrection, in his ascention, in his preferment at Gods right hand;
Yea in his death, in his resurrection, in his Ascension, in his preferment At God's right hand;
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in all these administrations of God the Father concerning his Sonne, hee had a gracious respect to the good and profit, and benefit of his people.
in all these administrations of God the Father Concerning his Son, he had a gracious respect to the good and profit, and benefit of his people.
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Againe secondly, consider all the appointments of God, his injunctions and commands to his people; hee doth in all ayme at their profit;
Again secondly, Consider all the appointments of God, his injunctions and commands to his people; he does in all aim At their profit;
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and this is that which the servants of God, by faith have beene able to apprehend,
and this is that which the Servants of God, by faith have been able to apprehend,
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as it is in Deut. All these things I command thee for thy good. The Lord requireth nothing at his peoples hands but it is for their profit:
as it is in Deuteronomy All these things I command thee for thy good. The Lord requires nothing At his peoples hands but it is for their profit:
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He calleth upon us to believe, it is that wee might have the profit of his word and promises.
He calls upon us to believe, it is that we might have the profit of his word and promises.
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Hee calleth upon us to repent and to leave our sinfull wayes, if thine eye offend thee plucke it out,
He calls upon us to Repent and to leave our sinful ways, if thine eye offend thee pluck it out,
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if thy hand offend thee cut it off, for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish,
if thy hand offend thee Cut it off, for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish,
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and not that thy whole body should bee cast into hell; and not that thy Whole body should be cast into hell;
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he hath an ayme at our profit, wee thinke hard of it (as wee are naturally apt to doe, through a deepe affection wee beare to our base lusts) that God should come so neare to us and deale so strictly with us,
he hath an aim At our profit, we think hard of it (as we Are naturally apt to do, through a deep affection we bear to our base Lustiest) that God should come so near to us and deal so strictly with us,
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as to command us to plucke out our eyes, and cut off our hands, that is, to part with our dearest corruptions;
as to command us to pluck out our eyes, and Cut off our hands, that is, to part with our dearest corruptions;
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Alas (my brethren) if God saw that it were good for us, that it were for our profit to keepe our lusts, he would not take away one of them from us,
Alas (my brothers) if God saw that it were good for us, that it were for our profit to keep our Lustiest, he would not take away one of them from us,
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but we should have them (as I may say) with all his heart:
but we should have them (as I may say) with all his heart:
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but hee knoweth that as they are not for his glory, so they are not for our profit, he seeth that there is not any good to be gotten by our retayning of them;
but he Knoweth that as they Are not for his glory, so they Are not for our profit, he sees that there is not any good to be got by our retaining of them;
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therefore it is (I say) that he is so strict in his impositions, that hee so often calleth upon his people to repent and to cast away their sinnes.
Therefore it is (I say) that he is so strict in his impositions, that he so often calls upon his people to Repent and to cast away their Sins.
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Thirdly and lastly, consider all the administrations of God to his people, and wee shall see that in them all hee hath a respect to their profit. As for instance:
Thirdly and lastly, Consider all the administrations of God to his people, and we shall see that in them all he hath a respect to their profit. As for instance:
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he is pleased to suffer sinne and corruption to remaine in his servants all the while they are in this life, he could wholly take it away and free them from it, even in this world:
he is pleased to suffer sin and corruption to remain in his Servants all the while they Are in this life, he could wholly take it away and free them from it, even in this world:
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But he knowes that it is for their profit to suffer these Inmates, these Cananites to remaine that they may be as prickes in their eyes and thornes in their sides;
But he knows that it is for their profit to suffer these Inmates, these Canaanites to remain that they may be as pricks in their eyes and thorns in their sides;
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to make them the more weary of the world, and the more desirous of heaven.
to make them the more weary of the world, and the more desirous of heaven.
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He is pleased many times to suffer his people to have sinne not onely tirannizing and usurping, but prevayling against them;
He is pleased many times to suffer his people to have sin not only tyrannizing and usurping, but prevailing against them;
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but it is that thereby they may attaine to a greater degree of humiliation. He suffereth them sometimes to fall, for this very purpose that he might exalt them.
but it is that thereby they may attain to a greater degree of humiliation. He suffers them sometime to fallen, for this very purpose that he might exalt them.
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Hee is pleased to permit the Divell to buffet them, and to use them very hardly:
He is pleased to permit the devil to buffet them, and to use them very hardly:
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were it not for their profit, hee would tye him up in Hell, and give him no such leave as this;
were it not for their profit, he would tie him up in Hell, and give him not such leave as this;
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but (as he sayd to Saint Paul) least they should be exalted above measure, the messenger of Sathan is sent to buffet them,
but (as he said to Saint Paul) lest they should be exalted above measure, the Messenger of Sathan is sent to buffet them,
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Yea the Lords withholding of his spirituall comforts;
Yea the lords withholding of his spiritual comforts;
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his deserting of his people, the hyding of his face from them, the withdrawing of those sweet and gracious manifestations of himselfe unto them, it is all with respect to their profit;
his deserting of his people, the hiding of his face from them, the withdrawing of those sweet and gracious manifestations of himself unto them, it is all with respect to their profit;
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that they may be taught the more to prize the comforts of his spirit, and to walke more worthy of them when they doe enjoy them.
that they may be taught the more to prize the comforts of his Spirit, and to walk more worthy of them when they do enjoy them.
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He is pleased sometime to suspend his answering of their prayers, and to hold them long in the expectation of the returne of their requests: it is for their profit; He is pleased sometime to suspend his answering of their Prayers, and to hold them long in the expectation of the return of their requests: it is for their profit;
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that they may bee thereby stirred up to ply the Throne of grace with more frequent and earnest praiers;
that they may be thereby stirred up to ply the Throne of grace with more frequent and earnest Prayers;
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that so the greater their adventure is (as I may say) the greater their returne may be:
that so the greater their adventure is (as I may say) the greater their return may be:
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It being in this case with them as it is with Merchants, the greater adventure they send forth,
It being in this case with them as it is with Merchant's, the greater adventure they send forth,
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and the longer their ship is out, the greater and more advantageous is the returne. Many times againe, hee is pleased not onely to suspend his answer to their prayers,
and the longer their ship is out, the greater and more advantageous is the return. Many times again, he is pleased not only to suspend his answer to their Prayers,
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but to deny the granting of his peoples request in the very kinde they sue for:
but to deny the granting of his peoples request in the very kind they sue for:
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But even in this too hee hath respect to their profit:
But even in this too he hath respect to their profit:
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hee heareth them (as one well sayd) according to their profit, thou gh not according to their wills:
he hears them (as one well said) according to their profit, thou Gh not according to their wills:
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so he dealt with Moses concerning his request of entring into the Land of Canaan. Againe the Lord is pleased to keepe his people many times in a low condition,
so he dealt with Moses Concerning his request of entering into the Land of Canaan. Again the Lord is pleased to keep his people many times in a low condition,
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and in meane estate, to put them into bare commons and hard pastures, while others are grazing in full meddowes;
and in mean estate, to put them into bore commons and hard pastures, while Others Are grazing in full meadows;
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it is with respect to their profit, to teach them the more to depend upon him, to enable them the better to live by Faith.
it is with respect to their profit, to teach them the more to depend upon him, to enable them the better to live by Faith.
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Againe, for this purpose hee takes from his servants deare blessings, the Wife from the Husband; the Children from the Parents;
Again, for this purpose he Takes from his Servants deer blessings, the Wife from the Husband; the Children from the Parents;
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as wee see verified this day in this place, concerning our friends here, the mournefull survivers and attendants upon this sad occasion;
as we see verified this day in this place, Concerning our Friends Here, the mournful survivers and attendants upon this sad occasion;
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but in these administrations hee intendeth his peoples profit, as wee may see in the case of Iob; the Lord takes away all his children,
but in these administrations he intends his peoples profit, as we may see in the case of Job; the Lord Takes away all his children,
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and to interpret the Lords meaning in all his sharpe dispensations towards them:
and to interpret the lords meaning in all his sharp dispensations towards them:
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but (saith the Apostle) yee have heard of the patience of Iob, and have seene the end of the Lord:
but (Says the Apostle) ye have herd of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord:
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hee was no looser in the conclusion, but God returned at length all into his bosome againe, nay double.
he was no looser in the conclusion, but God returned At length all into his bosom again, nay double.
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In a word, for this very purpose it is, even for their profit (for alas it is not Gods owne benefit hee seekes after but his peoples in all his administrations) that they live, that they doe, that they suffer, that they dye;
In a word, for this very purpose it is, even for their profit (for alas it is not God's own benefit he seeks After but his peoples in all his administrations) that they live, that they do, that they suffer, that they die;
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their death is in order to their gaine, as the Apostle saith, to me to live is Christ, and to die is gaine.
their death is in order to their gain, as the Apostle Says, to me to live is christ, and to die is gain.
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To make some application of this, and so to proceede.
To make Some application of this, and so to proceed.
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First, let us here take occasion, as many as are the called of God according to his purpose; First, let us Here take occasion, as many as Are the called of God according to his purpose;
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and implanted in this glorious relation of children to a father; let us learne to advance his name;
and implanted in this glorious Relation of children to a father; let us Learn to advance his name;
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and according to his name, let his prayse be in all the Congregations of the Saints.
and according to his name, let his praise be in all the Congregations of the Saints.
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Truely (as Moses) sayd once) their Rocke is not as our Rocke:
Truly (as Moses) said once) their Rock is not as our Rock:
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So may wee say, other fathers are not as this Father, our Father is set for the good and profit of his children.
So may we say, other Father's Are not as this Father, our Father is Set for the good and profit of his children.
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The divell is a father, so our Saviour speakes, you are of your father the divell;
The Devil is a father, so our Saviour speaks, you Are of your father the Devil;
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hee hath children, and he studieth nothing so much as that they may live all their daies in pleasure;
he hath children, and he studieth nothing so much as that they may live all their days in pleasure;
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striving to leade his followers altogether in pleasant paths: But alas hee hath no ayme at their profit, it is their losse hee seekes;
striving to lead his followers altogether in pleasant paths: But alas he hath no aim At their profit, it is their loss he seeks;
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and therefore at last hee makes them pay full deare for all their pleasure and content.
and Therefore At last he makes them pay full deer for all their pleasure and content.
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But now God, hee is a wise Father, and in all his dispensations to his children (though they seeme for the present unpleasant) hee hath an ayme at their profit.
But now God, he is a wise Father, and in all his dispensations to his children (though they seem for the present unpleasant) he hath an aim At their profit.
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Let this be for his prayse.
Let this be for his praise.
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Secondly, let us labour to beleeve this, that God in all his dealings and administrations towards us, hath an eye to our profit.
Secondly, let us labour to believe this, that God in all his dealings and administrations towards us, hath an eye to our profit.
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How hard soever the condition be that he putteth us into, if he take from us the desire of our eyes, the delight of our hearts, our liberties, our estates, our children;
How hard soever the condition be that he putteth us into, if he take from us the desire of our eyes, the delight of our hearts, our Liberties, our estates, our children;
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yet be perswaded of this, that God doth it for my good and benefit. And thirdly, labour to reape the fruit and benefit that God aymeth at and intendeth,
yet be persuaded of this, that God does it for my good and benefit. And Thirdly, labour to reap the fruit and benefit that God aimeth At and intends,
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and would have us receive from all his administrations. When we are called together to give attendance upon the preaching of the Word;
and would have us receive from all his administrations. When we Are called together to give attendance upon the preaching of the Word;
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then thinke, what am I come hither for? is it not for my profit? would God have me trifle out my time? surely the Lord would never have singled out a day of seven for himselfe,
then think, what am I come hither for? is it not for my profit? would God have me trifle out my time? surely the Lord would never have singled out a day of seven for himself,
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but that hee might likewise make his people partaker of spirituall advantages, and heavenly benefits; and therefore I lose a day, and never heare well, except I heare to profit.
but that he might likewise make his people partaker of spiritual advantages, and heavenly benefits; and Therefore I loose a day, and never hear well, except I hear to profit.
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And thus what I say of this Ordinance, I might likewise speake of the rest before named.
And thus what I say of this Ordinance, I might likewise speak of the rest before nam.
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And so for this present occasion;
And so for this present occasion;
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the Lord now you see is pleased to call us to the house of mourning. Was it thinke yee? the purpose of God, that wee should meet together here in a customarie complimentall manner, to doe things in a common garpe, only to eate together,
the Lord now you see is pleased to call us to the house of mourning. Was it think ye? the purpose of God, that we should meet together Here in a customary complimentall manner, to do things in a Common garpe, only to eat together,
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and drinke together? No, the Lord calleth us to a house of mourning, for our profit, that we might consider the end of all men,
and drink together? No, the Lord calls us to a house of mourning, for our profit, that we might Consider the end of all men,
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and that wee that are living, might lay the thing to heart. And for you that are in present distresse, in regard of this particular affliction;and that we that Are living, might lay the thing to heart. And for you that Are in present distress, in regard of this particular affliction;
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reckon upon this, that God hath done this for your profit; labour yee therefore to reape the fruit of it;
reckon upon this, that God hath done this for your profit; labour ye Therefore to reap the fruit of it;
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bee not so much poring upon the affliction, and altogether complaining of the bitternesse of the cup;
be not so much poring upon the affliction, and altogether complaining of the bitterness of the cup;
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but follow on after the profit and benefit that God intendeth you thereby. And let every one labour to improve all administrations of God to this purpose;
but follow on After the profit and benefit that God intends you thereby. And let every one labour to improve all administrations of God to this purpose;
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that as he in them all intendeth our good, so let us pursue after the benefit.
that as he in them all intends our good, so let us pursue After the benefit.
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Secondly, let it instruct us further concerning our dutie:
Secondly, let it instruct us further Concerning our duty:
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even to walke worthy of such a God as many of us as are in relation to him,
even to walk worthy of such a God as many of us as Are in Relation to him,
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as children to a Father, and servants to a Master;
as children to a Father, and Servants to a Master;
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How should this first of all, winne us over to such a Father, to such a Master? and to make it our highest ambition, to be the people of such a God, the children of sucha Father, that is devoted to the profit and advantage of his children and servants? This is the gracious goodnesse of God, he takes pleasure in the prosperitie of his servants: their profit is his pleasure:
How should this First of all, win us over to such a Father, to such a Master? and to make it our highest ambition, to be the people of such a God, the children of sucha Father, that is devoted to the profit and advantage of his children and Servants? This is the gracious Goodness of God, he Takes pleasure in the Prosperity of his Servants: their profit is his pleasure:
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Let us therefore walke worthy of such a Father, of such a Master;
Let us Therefore walk worthy of such a Father, of such a Master;
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And seeing he intendeth our profit, and that wee cannot profit him, let us labour to walke in all well-pleasing:
And seeing he intends our profit, and that we cannot profit him, let us labour to walk in all Well-pleasing:
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Wee cannot profit him, let us labour to please him.
we cannot profit him, let us labour to please him.
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As the Prophet Habakkuk, having made a terrible description of the Babylonish rod, hee concludes in the twelfth verse of his first Chapter;
As the Prophet Habakkuk, having made a terrible description of the Babylonish rod, he concludes in the twelfth verse of his First Chapter;
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Lastly, here is a word of instruction for Ministers, wee should in this case (as those that are intrusted with the sacred ordinances of God) labour to put on the minde of God (so the Apostle, we have, saith he, the mind of Christ.) Wee in the course of our Ministerie,
Lastly, Here is a word of instruction for Ministers, we should in this case (as those that Are Entrusted with the sacred ordinances of God) labour to put on the mind of God (so the Apostle, we have, Says he, the mind of christ.) we in the course of our Ministry,
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as God aymeth at his peoples profit, so should wee, not ayme at our owne praise,
as God aimeth At his peoples profit, so should we, not aim At our own praise,
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and at our profiting by them, but that we might profit their soules.
and At our profiting by them, but that we might profit their Souls.
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O blessed Preaching, when people profit by our preaching, when they are by that increased in knowledge, in love, in faith, in every grace.
O blessed Preaching, when people profit by our preaching, when they Are by that increased in knowledge, in love, in faith, in every grace.
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Such a Preacher was Saint Paul: I please all men (saith he, 1 Cor. 10. ult.
Such a Preacher was Saint Paul: I please all men (Says he, 1 Cor. 10. ult.
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but how?) not seeking mine owne profit, but the profit of many, that they may bee saved.
but how?) not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
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Oh labour to preach profitably, that our people may thrive under our ministerie.
O labour to preach profitably, that our people may thrive under our Ministry.
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This is that which God aymeth at, and this is that which we should ayme at too.
This is that which God aimeth At, and this is that which we should aim At too.
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And thus I have done with the first, and more generall proposition arising from the words of Text. I come now to the second and more particular thing that we are to consider hence, and that is, that
And thus I have done with the First, and more general proposition arising from the words of Text. I come now to the second and more particular thing that we Are to Consider hence, and that is, that
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As God graciously setteth himselfe to procure his peoples profit in all his administrations; so this is that hee aymeth at, in all the afflictions and chastisements, he exerciseth them withall. As God graciously sets himself to procure his peoples profit in all his administrations; so this is that he aimeth At, in all the afflictions and chastisements, he Exerciseth them withal.
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It is no pleasure for him to be lashing and whipping his people, to hold them under such sharpe discipline, it is for the profit of his children:
It is no pleasure for him to be lashing and whipping his people, to hold them under such sharp discipline, it is for the profit of his children:
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so the Text expresseth it, but he for our profit.
so the Text Expresses it, but he for our profit.
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Which first of all implieth, that Afflictions and chastisements are a meanes conducing to the profit of those that undergoe them:
Which First of all Implies, that Afflictions and chastisements Are a means conducing to the profit of those that undergo them:
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A point plaine in the Text, and the Scripture abundant in the proofe of it; and the experience of the Saints in a plentifull manner confirming it.
A point plain in the Text, and the Scripture abundant in the proof of it; and the experience of the Saints in a plentiful manner confirming it.
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It is good for mee (saith David) that I have beene afflicted. It is good for me (Says David) that I have been afflicted.
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And Ioseph giveth this honourable testimonie of God, The Lord (saith he) hath caused mee to be fruitfull in the land of my affliction; and thereupon giveth his child a name suteable.
And Ioseph gives this honourable testimony of God, The Lord (Says he) hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction; and thereupon gives his child a name suitable.
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Afflictions and chastisements, they become profitable, as the furnace to the gold, to purge out the drosse, to make a separation betweene the pure mettall, and the ore.
Afflictions and chastisements, they become profitable, as the furnace to the gold, to purge out the dross, to make a separation between the pure mettle, and the over.
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Profitable, as physicke to the body, to purge out the malignant humours.
Profitable, as physic to the body, to purge out the malignant humours.
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Art not thou from everlasting, O Lord my God? Wee shall not die, O Lord, thou hast ordained them for Iudgement; Art not thou from everlasting, Oh Lord my God? we shall not die, Oh Lord, thou hast ordained them for Judgement;
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Profitable, as sope to the cloth, to fetch out the staines, to take out the greasie spottes (it is the Scripture expresion, their hearts are as fatte as grease) to make them white.
Profitable, as soap to the cloth, to fetch out the stains, to take out the greasy spots (it is the Scripture expresion, their hearts Are as fat as grease) to make them white.
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Profitable, as the Thunder to the Ayre, to purge it, to make it more commodious to breathe in.
Profitable, as the Thunder to the Air, to purge it, to make it more commodious to breathe in.
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Profitable, as the wind to the water, to make it the purer by its ventillation. Profitable, as the pruning knife to the tree, to make it more fruitfull.
Profitable, as the wind to the water, to make it the Purer by its ventillation. Profitable, as the pruning knife to the tree, to make it more fruitful.
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These, and the like metaphors we have, and by them wee are to conceive of the good,
These, and the like metaphors we have, and by them we Are to conceive of the good,
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and benefit that comes to us by Gods castigation, and fatherly exercising of his people with his discipline, and rod of Affliction.
and benefit that comes to us by God's castigation, and fatherly exercising of his people with his discipline, and rod of Affliction.
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But what are these blessed fruits, what is the profit accruing to the soule of the people of God by this meanes?
But what Are these blessed fruits, what is the profit accrueing to the soul of the people of God by this means?
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I can but name part of them.
I can but name part of them.
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Besides that which is exprest in the Text, that we might bee partaker of his holinesse, there are these gracious effects of afflictions. Weaning from the world:
Beside that which is expressed in the Text, that we might be partaker of his holiness, there Are these gracious effects of afflictions. Weaning from the world:
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a bringing us into more acquaintance with God.
a bringing us into more acquaintance with God.
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Manasseth when hee was in affliction, hee besought the Lord his God, and humbled himselfe greatly before the God of his Fathers, and prayed unto him; Manasseh when he was in affliction, he besought the Lord his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his Father's, and prayed unto him;
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and then (saith the Text) he knew that the Lord hee was God. God by this meanes makes us know our selves: the vanitie of the creature; the sinfulnesse of sinne; the sweetnesse of the Word; and then (Says the Text) he knew that the Lord he was God. God by this means makes us know our selves: the vanity of the creature; the sinfulness of sin; the sweetness of the Word;
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the excellency that is in the promises; makes us more compassionate to others; keepeth us from hell;
the excellency that is in the promises; makes us more compassionate to Others; Keepeth us from hell;
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and many other fruites there are of afflictions. But to passe this.
and many other fruits there Are of afflictions. But to pass this.
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A second thing implied in the Doctrine is this, that as afflictions are meanes conducing to our profit,
A second thing implied in the Doctrine is this, that as afflictions Are means conducing to our profit,
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so God in exercising his people with them mainly intendeth it.
so God in exercising his people with them mainly intends it.
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The Lord (saith Moses) led thee through that great and terrible wildernesse, wherein were fiery Serpents, The Lord (Says Moses) led thee through that great and terrible Wilderness, wherein were fiery Serpents,
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and Scorpions, and drought, where there was no water, suffered thee to hunger, brought thee into hard straites; and Scorpions, and drought, where there was no water, suffered thee to hunger, brought thee into hard straits;
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but what was Gods ayme in this? that hee might humble thee; and that hee might prove thee, to doe thee good at the later end.
but what was God's aim in this? that he might humble thee; and that he might prove thee, to do thee good At the later end.
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By this (saith the Prophet, speaking of the afflictions of the Church) shall the iniquitie of Iacob be purged,
By this (Says the Prophet, speaking of the afflictions of the Church) shall the iniquity of Iacob be purged,
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and this is all the fruit to take away his sinne. This I say is that which God intendeth by the afflictions of his people:and this is all the fruit to take away his sin. This I say is that which God intends by the afflictions of his people:
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This is that likewise which the Saints of God have looked for, and expected, that while the windes of afflictions have beene blowing, some ship or other should come home richly fraighted.
This is that likewise which the Saints of God have looked for, and expected, that while the winds of afflictions have been blowing, Some ship or other should come home richly freighted.
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So David, when that storme of cursing came from the mouth of Shimei: Oh (saith David) let him alone, let him curse, it may be that the Lord will looke on mine affliction,
So David, when that storm of cursing Come from the Mouth of Shimei: O (Says David) let him alone, let him curse, it may be that the Lord will look on mine affliction,
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and that the Lord will requite good for his cursing this day. and that the Lord will requite good for his cursing this day.
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So when Rabshaketh came up against Ierusalem: Let him alone (saith Hezekiah) answer him not a word, it may be the Lord will heare the words of Rabshaketh, whom his Master hath sent to reproach the living God,
So when Rabshakeh Come up against Ierusalem: Let him alone (Says Hezekiah) answer him not a word, it may be the Lord will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom his Master hath sent to reproach the living God,
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and will reprove the words which the Lord hath heard; and will reprove the words which the Lord hath herd;
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It may be the Lord will open his eare upon this rage and blasphemie, and consider his people and doe them good.
It may be the Lord will open his ear upon this rage and blasphemy, and Consider his people and do them good.
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The Saints of God, I say, have expected good, and benefit from Gods afflicting of them.
The Saints of God, I say, have expected good, and benefit from God's afflicting of them.
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For the use of this, and so to draw to a conclusion. In the first place:
For the use of this, and so to draw to a conclusion. In the First place:
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Seeing this is Gods intent in all his administrations to his people, especially in his castigations of them,
Seeing this is God's intent in all his administrations to his people, especially in his castigations of them,
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and reaching out unto them such sharpe and bitter potions.
and reaching out unto them such sharp and bitter potions.
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It may serve to checke and controule all those hard thoughts, that wee are apt to suffer to lodge within us, concerning Gods dealing with us, in the time of our distresses.
It may serve to check and control all those hard thoughts, that we Are apt to suffer to lodge within us, Concerning God's dealing with us, in the time of our Distresses.
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Apt we are to speak foolishly and unadvisedly concerning God, and to misconster his administrations. This hath beene the frailtie of Gods dearest servants in their affliction.
Apt we Are to speak foolishly and unadvisedly Concerning God, and to misconstrue his administrations. This hath been the frailty of God's dearest Servants in their affliction.
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I shall one day (said David) perish by the hand of Saul. I shall one day (said David) perish by the hand of Saul.
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Woe is mee (saith Isaiah) for I am undone, because I am a man of uncleane lips.
Woe is me (Says Isaiah) for I am undone, Because I am a man of unclean lips.
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The Lord (saith the Church) hath broken my teeth with gravell stones, and covered me with ashes, he hath removed my soule farre off from peace,
The Lord (Says the Church) hath broken my teeth with gravel stones, and covered me with Ashes, he hath removed my soul Far off from peace,
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and I said my strength and my hope is perished from the Lord. The Lord hath forsaken me (saith Zion) and my Lord hath forgotten mee.
and I said my strength and my hope is perished from the Lord. The Lord hath forsaken me (Says Zion) and my Lord hath forgotten me.
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Iob though for a good while hee carried himselfe very fairely, and demeaned himselfe very warily toward God;Job though for a good while he carried himself very fairly, and demeaned himself very warily towards God;
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yet when he began to be wet to the skinne, then he speakes foolishly, and unadvisedly, falleth to the cursing of his day;
yet when he began to be wet to the skin, then he speaks foolishly, and unadvisedly, falls to the cursing of his day;
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not to the cursing of his God;
not to the cursing of his God;
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our hearts are still full of many spirituall distempers, and great prevaylings of evill there is upon us;
our hearts Are still full of many spiritual distempers, and great prevailings of evil there is upon us;
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as Sathan thought he would, but of his day, though that was too much, and ill beseeming so holy a man, The Saints, I say, are apt to mistake themselves this way,
as Sathan Thought he would, but of his day, though that was too much, and ill beseeming so holy a man, The Saints, I say, Are apt to mistake themselves this weigh,
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and to overshoote themselves in this case.
and to overshoot themselves in this case.
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We should therefore humble our selves before the Lord for this distemper of soule, and labour to keepe downe such unquiet thoughts,
We should Therefore humble our selves before the Lord for this distemper of soul, and labour to keep down such unquiet thoughts,
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and hard disputings that are apt to rise within us against God, and his dispensations:
and hard disputings that Are apt to rise within us against God, and his dispensations:
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And consider, that whatsoever our thoughts are, yet the Lord knoweth his owne thoughts concerning us;
And Consider, that whatsoever our thoughts Are, yet the Lord Knoweth his own thoughts Concerning us;
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as he himselfe speakes in Ier. 29. howsoever (saith he) you may thinke that I intend to cut you off for ever, yet I know my thoughts that I thinke towards you,
as he himself speaks in Jeremiah 29. howsoever (Says he) you may think that I intend to Cut you off for ever, yet I know my thoughts that I think towards you,
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even thoughts of peace, and not of evill, to give you an expected end. even thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
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Againe secondly, it may serve to comfort the godly concerning all the meanes and instruments of their sufferings,
Again secondly, it may serve to Comfort the godly Concerning all the means and Instruments of their sufferings,
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whether they be men or divels.
whither they be men or Devils.
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Wicked men and divels whom God useth as a Rod to chastise his people, their malice is great,
Wicked men and Devils whom God uses as a Rod to chastise his people, their malice is great,
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and their rage violent, and they march on with much furie against the godly; they intend their utter ruine and devastation, and purpose nothing lesse.
and their rage violent, and they march on with much fury against the godly; they intend their utter ruin and devastation, and purpose nothing less.
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But O Assyrian (saith God) the rodde of mine anger, and the staffe in their hand is mine indignation: But O assyrian (Says God) the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine Indignation:
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howbeit hee meaneth not so, neither doth his heart thinke so, but it is in his heart to destroy and cut off; howbeit he means not so, neither does his heart think so, but it is in his heart to destroy and Cut off;
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But (saith the Lord) whatsoever his meaning is, I know what my intentions are;
But (Says the Lord) whatsoever his meaning is, I know what my intentions Are;
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hee is but the rodde in mine hand, and I will give such strokes with it,
he is but the rod in mine hand, and I will give such Strokes with it,
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as my people may beare, and such as may bee for their profit.
as my people may bear, and such as may be for their profit.
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This, I say, should comfort us concerning all the instruments of our suffering, whatsoever they be.
This, I say, should Comfort us Concerning all the Instruments of our suffering, whatsoever they be.
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The Phisitian, you know, applieth the horseleaches to his distempered Patient, the Horseleech intendeth nothing but the satiating and filling himselfe with the blood of the sicke partie;
The physician, you know, Applieth the Horseleeches to his distempered Patient, the Horseleech intends nothing but the satiating and filling himself with the blood of the sick party;
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but the Physitian hath another ayme, even the drawing out of the putrified and corrupted blood.
but the physician hath Another aim, even the drawing out of the Putrified and corrupted blood.
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God suffereth wicked men and divels as Horseleeches to suck his people, to draw their blood,
God suffers wicked men and Devils as Horseleeches to suck his people, to draw their blood,
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but it is in order to their good;
but it is in order to their good;
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it is no matter what wicked men thinke, though Ashur thinke not so, yet God purposeth it,
it is no matter what wicked men think, though Ashur think not so, yet God Purposes it,
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and aymes at it, and in conclusion effects it;
and aims At it, and in conclusion effects it;
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and then (saith hee) it shall come to passe that when the Lord hath performed his whole worke upon mount Sion, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the King of Assyria,
and then (Says he) it shall come to pass that when the Lord hath performed his Whole work upon mount Sion, I will Punish the fruit of the stout heart of the King of Assyria,
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and the glory of his high lookes. Againe in the third place.and the glory of his high looks. Again in the third place.
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Seeing this is Gods ayme in all his afflictions, whatsoever the instrument be, how sharpe soever the castigation be,
Seeing this is God's aim in all his afflictions, whatsoever the Instrument be, how sharp soever the castigation be,
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or of what nature, whether it be in a spirituall way by sore temptations and buffetings of Sathan,
or of what nature, whither it be in a spiritual Way by soar temptations and buffetings of Sathan,
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or outwardly by losses in our estate, or death of friends, &c. seeing I say this is Gods purpose and intent that his people may be profited;
or outwardly by losses in our estate, or death of Friends, etc. seeing I say this is God's purpose and intent that his people may be profited;
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Let us quietly and patiently apply our selves unto God, and expect the quiet and peaceable fruit of righteousnesse, that shall spring up in due time, to those that are this way exercised by the Lord:
Let us quietly and patiently apply our selves unto God, and expect the quiet and peaceable fruit of righteousness, that shall spring up in due time, to those that Are this Way exercised by the Lord:
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Looke for it and presse on to this, quietly to waite on the Lord our God for a blessed fruit of such administrations.
Look for it and press on to this, quietly to wait on the Lord our God for a blessed fruit of such administrations.
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An argument ab utili, is an argument of great prevayle:
an argument ab utili, is an argument of great prevail:
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what will not men doe for Profit? It is for profit that men rise up early and goe to bed late,
what will not men do for Profit? It is for profit that men rise up early and go to Bed late,
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and eate the bread of carefulnesse.
and eat the bred of carefulness.
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The Husbandman takes much paines and plowes his ground, indures many sharpe stormes, and piercing winters;
The Husbandman Takes much pains and plows his ground, endures many sharp storms, and piercing winter's;
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the Machant runnes divers hazards abroad, and all for profit:
the Machant runs diverse hazards abroad, and all for profit:
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so should we, be willing patiently and quietly to submit to Gods dealing, humbly to apply our selves to his wise and fatherly administrations, seeing hee intendeth by it our profit.
so should we, be willing patiently and quietly to submit to God's dealing, humbly to apply our selves to his wise and fatherly administrations, seeing he intends by it our profit.
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And take heede of murmuring and repining against the Lord: this will make him indeede to lay heavier blowes upon us;
And take heed of murmuring and repining against the Lord: this will make him indeed to lay Heavier blows upon us;
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an impatient Patient makes the Physitian deale more harshly, and a strugling child procureth for himselfe the more and sorer stripes;
an impatient Patient makes the physician deal more harshly, and a struggling child procureth for himself the more and Sorer stripes;
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what though our potion bee bitter, so long as it is wholesome, have wee not reason to submit our selves?
what though our potion be bitter, so long as it is wholesome, have we not reason to submit our selves?
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But here is the mayne thing wee sticke at. You may happily reply;
But Here is the main thing we stick At. You may happily reply;
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Indeed if we could see our corruptions subdued, our hearts humbled, the pride that is within us abated,
Indeed if we could see our corruptions subdued, our hearts humbled, the pride that is within us abated,
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and that God would be pleased to bring us more nearer to him, and make us more heavenly minded,
and that God would be pleased to bring us more nearer to him, and make us more heavenly minded,
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and weane our affections from the world, if wee could see this fruite of all our sufferings and temptations and crosses, it would be an abundant satisfaction to our soules;
and wean our affections from the world, if we could see this fruit of all our sufferings and temptations and Crosses, it would be an abundant satisfaction to our Souls;
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but alas, alas, wee cannot see this profit;
but alas, alas, we cannot see this profit;
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notwithstanding all these Stormes and Frosts, and tempestuous hard Winters, yet these weeds of wickednesse grow and are marvelous lively:
notwithstanding all these Storms and Frosts, and tempestuous hard Winter's, yet these weeds of wickedness grow and Are marvelous lively:
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this is the bitternesse of the cup, and this is that which sinketh the heart most under all those pressures which lye upon us.
this is the bitterness of the cup, and this is that which sinks the heart most under all those pressures which lie upon us.
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To which I answer, first, wee must judge rightly and wisely;
To which I answer, First, we must judge rightly and wisely;
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and consider well whether it be the time for the fruite of affliction to spring forth. and Consider well whither it be the time for the fruit of affliction to spring forth.
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No affliction for the present seemeth joyous, and no affliction, it may be for the time of its working appeareth commodious:No affliction for the present seems joyous, and no affliction, it may be for the time of its working appears commodious:
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But (saith the Apostle) they doe bring forth the quiet fruite of righteousnesse. Againe secondly, wee may perhaps beare too much upon the physicke: alas!
But (Says the Apostle) they do bring forth the quiet fruit of righteousness. Again secondly, we may perhaps bear too much upon the physic: alas!
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afflictions and crosses of themselves they will rather drive us further then draw us nearer unto God;
afflictions and Crosses of themselves they will rather drive us further then draw us nearer unto God;
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wee are therefore to submit our selves unto God in his way of administration, and to intreate his blessing upon them, that through that they may be made successefull.
we Are Therefore to submit our selves unto God in his Way of administration, and to entreat his blessing upon them, that through that they may be made successful.
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As every creature, so every condition both of prosperitie and adversitie, is sanctified to us by the Word and by prayer.
As every creature, so every condition both of Prosperity and adversity, is sanctified to us by the Word and by prayer.
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And take heede of disputing against the Lord, as wee are apt to doe, he is wise above all that wee can conceive, he is wonderfull in working,
And take heed of disputing against the Lord, as we Are apt to do, he is wise above all that we can conceive, he is wonderful in working,
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and knoweth how to bring about the good of his people in a wonderfull way:
and Knoweth how to bring about the good of his people in a wonderful Way:
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what if he will plunge thee into the mire in order to holinesse? what if Christ will put clay upon a mans eyes in order to sight? a medicine more likely to put out his eyes.
what if he will plunge thee into the mire in order to holiness? what if christ will put clay upon a men eyes in order to sighed? a medicine more likely to put out his eyes.
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Considering therefore that God is wise and wonderfull in his working;
Considering Therefore that God is wise and wonderful in his working;
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let us apply ourselves to him, and in due time wee shall see the fruite and benefit of all his administrations.
let us apply ourselves to him, and in due time we shall see the fruit and benefit of all his administrations.
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I should now have come to the third and last proposition, and that was, That this profit that God aymeth at in all his castigations of his children, is to make them partaker of his holinesse.
I should now have come to the third and last proposition, and that was, That this profit that God aimeth At in all his castigations of his children, is to make them partaker of his holiness.
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And this is profit indeede, when God thereby draweth us from the world, and makes us more heavenly minded,
And this is profit indeed, when God thereby draws us from the world, and makes us more heavenly minded,
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and more dead to the creature, purgeth away our drosse, and takes away that filth and corruption that is in us;
and more dead to the creature, Purgeth away our dross, and Takes away that filth and corruption that is in us;
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oh this will I quit all the cost, and make amends for all the labour and paines and hardship wee have beene made to endure.
o this will I quit all the cost, and make amends for all the labour and pains and hardship we have been made to endure.
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But I shall forbeare to insist upon this. So much for the Text.
But I shall forbear to insist upon this. So much for the Text.
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There is a word to be spoken according to custome with respect to the occasion of our meeting.
There is a word to be spoken according to custom with respect to the occasion of our meeting.
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I have done the maine part of my taske, which was to present to you a word of instruction;
I have done the main part of my task, which was to present to you a word of instruction;
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and therefore for the occasion concerning this young gentleman disceased, whose Funeralls wee now solemnize, I shall but speake a few words and so conclude.
and Therefore for the occasion Concerning this young gentleman diseased, whose Funerals we now solemnize, I shall but speak a few words and so conclude.
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I neede not to speake any thing concerning his parentage and discent;
I need not to speak any thing Concerning his parentage and dissent;
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nor much concerning his education, I am confident that that was religious and gracious, and such as wherein there was a second travell in order to his spirituall birth, that Iesus Christ might be formed in him.
nor much Concerning his education, I am confident that that was religious and gracious, and such as wherein there was a second travel in order to his spiritual birth, that Iesus christ might be formed in him.
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For his owne particular, though I can speake nothing upon my owne knowledge (being a meere stranger) yet I have such a testimony concerning him, from those that deserve credence both of me and you,
For his own particular, though I can speak nothing upon my own knowledge (being a mere stranger) yet I have such a testimony Concerning him, from those that deserve credence both of me and you,
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as that I shall conclude that of him, as may give us good hope concerning his finall and eternall estate.
as that I shall conclude that of him, as may give us good hope Concerning his final and Eternal estate.
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If so be contrition of heart and sorrow for sinne? If earnest and constant prayer unto God;
If so be contrition of heart and sorrow for sin? If earnest and constant prayer unto God;
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If lamenting of youthfull miscariages and the not answering of time and meanes, and opportunities,
If lamenting of youthful miscarriages and the not answering of time and means, and opportunities,
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and religious education, and that godly care that was exercised in order to his spirituall welfare and building of him up in the knowledge of God and of Christ.
and religious education, and that godly care that was exercised in order to his spiritual welfare and building of him up in the knowledge of God and of christ.
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If, I say, the lamenting of the neglect of opportunities of this kinde:
If, I say, the lamenting of the neglect of opportunities of this kind:
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If so• … e the desire of the prayers of others for him, and that out of a sense of his owne disabilitie to plead his owne cause:
If so• … e the desire of the Prayers of Others for him, and that out of a sense of his own disability to plead his own cause:
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If so bee a gracious communication of God unto him in wayes of comfort in the time of his sicknesse, supporting him under divers pressures,
If so be a gracious communication of God unto him in ways of Comfort in the time of his sickness, supporting him under diverse pressures,
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and many sore and grievous temptations that lay upon him: If so be his setled resolution concerning his spirituall estate;
and many soar and grievous temptations that lay upon him: If so be his settled resolution Concerning his spiritual estate;
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and the satisfying of others in many doubts and disquiets of spirit that rose within him.
and the satisfying of Others in many doubts and disquiets of Spirit that rose within him.
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If so be the due respect to the Lords day, the desire of promoting the sanctifying of it both by himselfe and others, with a continuall griefe proceeding from a sense of his owne disabilitie to answer to the occasions and duties of the day.
If so be the due respect to the lords day, the desire of promoting the sanctifying of it both by himself and Others, with a continual grief proceeding from a sense of his own disability to answer to the occasions and duties of the day.
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If there bee any thing to bee concluded of concerning Religion, from such passages as these;
If there be any thing to be concluded of Concerning Religion, from such passages as these;
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then (brethren) I have all these as so many materialls put into my hand to builde withall,
then (brothers) I have all these as so many materials put into my hand to build withal,
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and so to reare up a testimony before you concerning this disceased. And thus in briefe have I testefied of him;
and so to rear up a testimony before you Concerning this diseased. And thus in brief have I testefied of him;
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and to you all hee (though dead) now speakes, but in a more speciall manner to you that are young men:
and to you all he (though dead) now speaks, but in a more special manner to you that Are young men:
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his death, and that example wee have in him of mortalitie, is as a loud Sermon preached unto you, concerning the care you ought to have, to bethinke your selves in your younger yeares of the things that concerne your spirituall and eternall welfare,
his death, and that Exampl we have in him of mortality, is as a loud Sermon preached unto you, Concerning the care you ought to have, to bethink your selves in your younger Years of the things that concern your spiritual and Eternal welfare,
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and how much it concernes you now to give all dilligence to make your calling and election sure.
and how much it concerns you now to give all diligence to make your calling and election sure.
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Your thoughts (it may bee) are too much upon your patrimony and inheritances, your houses and possessions, your great estates and your matches, that thereby you may (as you use to say) rayse your fortunes:
Your thoughts (it may be) Are too much upon your patrimony and inheritances, your houses and possessions, your great estates and your Matches, that thereby you may (as you use to say) raise your fortune's:
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too too apt you are to be taken up with these considerations and to pursue thoughts of this nature:
too too apt you Are to be taken up with these considerations and to pursue thoughts of this nature:
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but you see by this example how God may come and prevent the accomplishment of all these, and in that day, in that very day all these thoughts will perish, death may come and marry you to the dust,
but you see by this Exampl how God may come and prevent the accomplishment of all these, and in that day, in that very day all these thoughts will perish, death may come and marry you to the dust,
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and call you, not to your fathers mansions, but to the common house appointed for all living, where you must say to corruption, thou art my father, and to the worme, thou art my mother and my sister:
and call you, not to your Father's mansions, but to the Common house appointed for all living, where you must say to corruption, thou art my father, and to the worm, thou art my mother and my sister:
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this was his condition, and so may yours bee too: Therefore you young men, remember you your Creatour in the dayes of your youth;
this was his condition, and so may yours bee too: Therefore you young men, Remember you your Creator in the days of your youth;
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and know you that God hath provided instructions and counsels in his Word that are directed to young men, that they may know how to cleanse their way, and to flie the lusts of youth, and betimes to beginne with God, that so whether they live to old age,
and know you that God hath provided instructions and Counsels in his Word that Are directed to young men, that they may know how to cleanse their Way, and to fly the Lustiest of youth, and betimes to begin with God, that so whither they live to old age,
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or be cut off in youth, they may be gathered to their Fathers in a good and a full age,
or be Cut off in youth, they may be gathered to their Father's in a good and a full age,
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like a Shocke of Corne, and so receive the blessing of the promise. FINIS.like a Shock of Corn, and so receive the blessing of the promise. FINIS.
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SPIRITUALL HEARTS-EASE; OR, THE VVAY TO TRANQVILITIE. SERMON XXXI. JOHN 14. 1, 2, 3. 1 Let not your hearts be troubled, you beleeve in God, beleeve also in me,
SPIRITUAL HEART'S EASE; OR, THE WAY TO TRANQVILITIE. SERMON XXXI. JOHN 14. 1, 2, 3. 1 Let not your hearts be troubled, you believe in God, believe also in me,
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2 In my fathers house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you, I goe to prepare a place for you.
2 In my Father's house Are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you, I go to prepare a place for you.
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3 And if I goe and prepare a place for you, I will come againe, and receive you unto my selfe, that where I am, there yee may be also.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto my self, that where I am, there ye may be also.
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IN the 33. verse of the former Chapter, our Saviour Christ told his Disciples, that he must now goe away from them;
IN the 33. verse of the former Chapter, our Saviour christ told his Disciples, that he must now go away from them;
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Little children, yet a little while I am with you, and you shall seeke mee, Little children, yet a little while I am with you, and you shall seek me,
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and as I said to the Iewes, whither I goe you cannot come, so say I now to you. and as I said to the Iewes, whither I go you cannot come, so say I now to you.
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Therefore when Christ speakes to his Disciples, and tells them they should not be troubled.
Therefore when christ speaks to his Disciples, and tells them they should not be troubled.
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This message of the departure of Christ from the earth, of his being tooke from them, did exceedingly sad their hearts,
This message of the departure of christ from the earth, of his being took from them, did exceedingly sad their hearts,
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and very much perplex, and disquiet their spirits; they knew what a comfort they had in the presence of Christ;
and very much perplex, and disquiet their spirits; they knew what a Comfort they had in the presence of christ;
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they knew what a faithfull Teacher hee was, what a mightie Protector hee had beene,
they knew what a faithful Teacher he was, what a mighty Protector he had been,
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how gracious and full of heavenly comfort hee had manifested himselfe to them at all times in his being with them;
how gracious and full of heavenly Comfort he had manifested himself to them At all times in his being with them;
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And they could not now thinke of parring with him, without much perplexitie, and disquiet, and trouble of spirit.
And they could not now think of paring with him, without much perplexity, and disquiet, and trouble of Spirit.
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Therefore the words that I have now read, are the speech of our blessed Saviour, to comfort them, strengthening their hearts against those disquiets under which they were exercised;
Therefore the words that I have now read, Are the speech of our blessed Saviour, to Comfort them, strengthening their hearts against those disquiets under which they were exercised;
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In which words you may briefly observe these three things, for time will not suffer mee to stand much upon them.
In which words you may briefly observe these three things, for time will not suffer me to stand much upon them.
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First, a dutie whereunto they are exhorted. Secondly, the meanes whereby it may be performed.
First, a duty whereunto they Are exhorted. Secondly, the means whereby it may be performed.
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Thirdly, the letts that were to bee removed, that hindered them in the performance of the dutie in the use of these meanes.
Thirdly, the lets that were to be removed, that hindered them in the performance of the duty in the use of these means.
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The dutie that is to bee performed, is in the beginning of the first verse, Let not your hearts be troubled.
The duty that is to be performed, is in the beginning of the First verse, Let not your hearts be troubled.
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The meanes whereby to performe it, in the words following, You beleeve in God, beleeve also in me. The means whereby to perform it, in the words following, You believe in God, believe also in me.
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The letts and impediments of the performance of it in the use of these meanes, are so many objections and doubts,
The lets and impediments of the performance of it in the use of these means, Are so many objections and doubts,
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as are wisely prevented by the wisedome of God, in the two verses following.
as Are wisely prevented by the Wisdom of God, in the two Verses following.
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I shall take them as I come to them in order, and but give a briefe touch upon every one of of them.
I shall take them as I come to them in order, and but give a brief touch upon every one of of them.
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First, the dutie that is to be performed, it is this, to stablish and comfort their hearts, Let not your hearts be troubled.
First, the duty that is to be performed, it is this, to establish and Comfort their hearts, Let not your hearts be troubled.
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The word that is here translated, trouble, it signifieth such a trouble as is in water,
The word that is Here translated, trouble, it signifies such a trouble as is in water,
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when the mudde is stirred up, or when the waves and surges are raised by some tempest or storme;
when the mud is stirred up, or when the waves and surges Are raised by Some tempest or storm;
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It signifieth such a trouble as is in an Army, when the Souldiers are disranked,
It signifies such a trouble as is in an Army, when the Soldiers Are disranked,
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and routed, when they are disordered, and it shewes thus much, that those distempers that are in the hearts of men, in the affections of men, doe exceedingly hinder their judgements, that they can see no more,
and routed, when they Are disordered, and it shows thus much, that those distempers that Are in the hearts of men, in the affections of men, do exceedingly hinder their Judgments, that they can see no more,
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nor discerne things no better, then a man can doe in a muddie water.
nor discern things no better, then a man can do in a muddy water.
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It shewes, that even the best men, are subject to excesse of passion, and affection, to be disturbed,
It shows, that even the best men, Are Subject to excess of passion, and affection, to be disturbed,
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All the affections are as so many Souldiers in an Armie disordered, that keepe not their due subordination to their leader and guide, by reason that the understanding that should guide the will and affections, is now made a servant to them.
All the affections Are as so many Soldiers in an Army disordered, that keep not their due subordination to their leader and guide, by reason that the understanding that should guide the will and affections, is now made a servant to them.
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And this distemper of spirit ariseth from the inordinacie of the affections, the inordinate motion, and agitation of them.
And this distemper of Spirit arises from the inordinacy of the affections, the inordinate motion, and agitation of them.
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This is called trouble, Let not your hearts be troubled; Bee not disturbed thus, and disquieted, and disordered;
This is called trouble, Let not your hearts be troubled; be not disturbed thus, and disquieted, and disordered;
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So that no facultie of the soule can performe its owne worke;
So that no faculty of the soul can perform its own work;
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So as that it is disabled to judge of things according to truth, but that you are mis-led,
So as that it is disabled to judge of things according to truth, but that you Are misled,
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and deluded by mists and appearances.
and deluded by mists and appearances.
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It is with the mind in sorrow, as it is with the eye in teares, that cannot see a thing clearely,
It is with the mind in sorrow, as it is with the eye in tears, that cannot see a thing clearly,
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so the mind cannot judge of things distinctly, when the soule is disturbed; Let not your hearts be troubled.
so the mind cannot judge of things distinctly, when the soul is disturbed; Let not your hearts be troubled.
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But that which our Saviour aymes at here, hath a particular respect to the affections of feare,
But that which our Saviour aims At Here, hath a particular respect to the affections of Fear,
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and griefe, when these are in the excesse, the mind is troubled, when a man over-feares any thing,
and grief, when these Are in the excess, the mind is troubled, when a man over-fears any thing,
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or over-gries any thing, hee is troubled and disquieted; Let not your hearts be troubled;
or over-gries any thing, he is troubled and disquieted; Let not your hearts be troubled;
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that is, grieve not for things more then they are to be grieved for, and feare not things more then they are to be feared.
that is, grieve not for things more then they Are to be grieved for, and Fear not things more then they Are to be feared.
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For all these will dis-joynt the soule (as it were) it will put the spirit to much paine and disquit,
For all these will disjoint the soul (as it were) it will put the Spirit to much pain and disquit,
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as a bone out of joynt;
as a bone out of joint;
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Therefore by all meanes keepe your hearts in a right state, in that order that God hath set them;
Therefore by all means keep your hearts in a right state, in that order that God hath Set them;
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Let not your hearts be troubled. That, that I will briefly note here, shall be but thus much, thatLet not your hearts be troubled. That, that I will briefly note Here, shall be but thus much, that
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Men are wondrous prone, even the very best men, to be disturbed in their passions and affections.
Men Are wondrous prove, even the very best men, to be disturbed in their passion and affections.
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Our Saviour Christ speakes it here to his Disciples, to those that he had taught,
Our Saviour christ speaks it Here to his Disciples, to those that he had taught,
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before whom hee had gone, as an excellent example all his dayes, yet these holy men, these followers of Christ, that had followed him through so many dangers,
before whom he had gone, as an excellent Exampl all his days, yet these holy men, these followers of christ, that had followed him through so many dangers,
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and after so many teachings, and instructings of them;
and After so many teachings, and instructings of them;
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hee had need to call upon them, to stirre them up to consider of their owne estate, that their hearts might not bee troubled.
he had need to call upon them, to stir them up to Consider of their own estate, that their hearts might not be troubled.
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You may see the Maladie in the Medicine.
You may see the Malady in the Medicine.
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Every prohibition in the word supposeth a corruption, and an aptnesse in the naturall heart and spirit of man, to sinne, and transgresse in that particular;
Every prohibition in the word Supposeth a corruption, and an aptness in the natural heart and Spirit of man, to sin, and transgress in that particular;
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and troubled, through immoderate feare, or griefe, for that was the case of the Disciples.
and troubled, through immoderate Fear, or grief, for that was the case of the Disciples.
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Now briefly I will shew the grounds of it, and come to the Application, because I will hasten.
Now briefly I will show the grounds of it, and come to the Application, Because I will hasten.
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This trouble that is upon the spirits sometimes of the best men, it ariseth, Partly from Gods providence, and hand upon them. And partly from Sathan. And partly from themselves.
This trouble that is upon the spirits sometime of the best men, it arises, Partly from God's providence, and hand upon them. And partly from Sathan. And partly from themselves.
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I will shew you the causes in these in particulars, and then applie it. First, it riseth many times from the hand of God.
I will show you the Causes in these in particulars, and then apply it. First, it Riseth many times from the hand of God.
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The Lord is said to bee a Sunne, and a shield; The Lord will be knowne to bee a Sunne, and a shield to his people.
The Lord is said to be a Sun, and a shield; The Lord will be known to be a Sun, and a shield to his people.
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Now, looke as it is with the earth when the Sunne withdraweth his light, it is all darke and cold, and dead;
Now, look as it is with the earth when the Sun withdraweth his Light, it is all dark and cold, and dead;
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So it is with the hearts of the best men, when God withdrawes the light of his countenance from the soule, it is as the earth at midnight.
So it is with the hearts of the best men, when God withdraws the Light of his countenance from the soul, it is as the earth At midnight.
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And as it is with Souldiers in the battell, if their shields be taken from them, they are exposed to every dart, and danger;
And as it is with Soldiers in the battle, if their shields be taken from them, they Are exposed to every dart, and danger;
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every thing may annoy them, and wound them. So it is in the state of the soule;
every thing may annoy them, and wound them. So it is in the state of the soul;
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if God withdraw himselfe from it, and doe not now support it as before, and doe not fence,
if God withdraw himself from it, and do not now support it as before, and do not fence,
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and strengthen it as at other times, the fierie darts of Sathan will pierce deepe into the soule,
and strengthen it as At other times, the fiery darts of Sathan will pierce deep into the soul,
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and the spirit will not bee able to uphold it selfe against these assaults. Now God withdrawes himselfe sometimes from his servants, and that in speciall wisedome.
and the Spirit will not be able to uphold it self against these assaults. Now God withdraws himself sometime from his Servants, and that in special Wisdom.
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In respect either of the time past. present. to come.
In respect either of the time past. present. to come.
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Sometimes God doth it in respect of the time past, and so hee doth it by way of correction.
Sometime God does it in respect of the time past, and so he does it by Way of correction.
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First, to correct his children for their former wantonnesse, they have abused the expressions of love,
First, to correct his children for their former wantonness, they have abused the expressions of love,
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and now as a Father takes away the light from his child, when hee sees hee makes no better use of it then to play with it.
and now as a Father Takes away the Light from his child, when he sees he makes no better use of it then to play with it.
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So God sometimes takes away the light of his countenance;
So God sometime Takes away the Light of his countenance;
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that is, he casts cloudes before himselfe, he doth not manifest himselfe in that loving favour,
that is, he Cast Clouds before himself, he does not manifest himself in that loving favour,
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when his servants neglect that reverence and feare that hee expects from them in the midst of his mercies.
when his Servants neglect that Reverence and Fear that he expects from them in the midst of his Mercies.
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Secondly, this hee doth sometimes as a correction of their negligence, when God hath called on them from time to time,
Secondly, this he does sometime as a correction of their negligence, when God hath called on them from time to time,
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and they have neglected calling on God; hee hath called upon them for dutie, and for the leaving of such particular evils, and they have neglected it.
and they have neglected calling on God; he hath called upon them for duty, and for the leaving of such particular evils, and they have neglected it.
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And because they will not know what it is to heare his voyce, when hee calls, hee will make them feele it, by his not hearing their voyce when they pray.
And Because they will not know what it is to hear his voice, when he calls, he will make them feel it, by his not hearing their voice when they pray.
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Sometimes hee calls to them, as hee did to the Church in the Canticles;
Sometime he calls to them, as he did to the Church in the Canticles;
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Open to mee my sister, my Spouse, my love, &c. The Church is negligent and carelesse;Open to me my sister, my Spouse, my love, etc. The Church is negligent and careless;
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I have put off my cloathes, how shall I put them on? I have washed my feet, I have put off my clothes, how shall I put them on? I have washed my feet,
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how shall I defile them? Now hee withdrawes himselfe from the soule, and what is the end of it? The Keepers strike her, and the watch-men take away her vaile; how shall I defile them? Now he withdraws himself from the soul, and what is the end of it? The Keepers strike her, and the watchmen take away her veil;
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and now shee is left to trouble and perplexitie, because Christ had absented himselfe, whom shee would not entertaine, when hee offered himselfe;
and now she is left to trouble and perplexity, Because christ had absented himself, whom she would not entertain, when he offered himself;
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Thus God doth, to correct that, that is past.
Thus God does, to correct that, that is past.
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And farther, God doth it sometimes to correct that carnall confidence, and securitie whereunto men are wondrous prone, when they goe on in a cleare way with much comfort, with wind and tide.
And farther, God does it sometime to correct that carnal confidence, and security whereunto men Are wondrous prove, when they go on in a clear Way with much Comfort, with wind and tide.
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I said in my prosperitie (saith David) I shall never bee mooved, thou Lord hast made my mountain so strong; I said in my Prosperity (Says David) I shall never be moved, thou Lord hast made my mountain so strong;
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but what followeth upon it? saith he, Lord thou hidest thy face, and I was troubled, now trouble came upon him, trouble of Spirit,
but what follows upon it? Says he, Lord thou hidest thy face, and I was troubled, now trouble Come upon him, trouble of Spirit,
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because he rested too much in that outward mountaine, in that outward condition whereunto God had exalted him,
Because he rested too much in that outward mountain, in that outward condition whereunto God had exalted him,
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and he placed his hope too much on this, and thought it should be alwaies thus,
and he placed his hope too much on this, and Thought it should be always thus,
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now God turnes his hand & then David is troubled: and that is the first particular in the first cause.
now God turns his hand & then David is troubled: and that is the First particular in the First cause.
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But Secondly, God hath a further ayme, and that is for the time present and that is.
But Secondly, God hath a further aim, and that is for the time present and that is.
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First, to informe all his servants where their strength lies, where all their good lies, it lies not in themselves, it lies not in any creature:
First, to inform all his Servants where their strength lies, where all their good lies, it lies not in themselves, it lies not in any creature:
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And therefore God will have them seeke it in him, & that they may do it, he drawes them to it by sence, they shall be deprived of comfort in respect sometime of outward conveniences,
And Therefore God will have them seek it in him, & that they may do it, he draws them to it by sense, they shall be deprived of Comfort in respect sometime of outward conveniences,
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and in respect sometime of the light of his countenance shining upon their soules.
and in respect sometime of the Light of his countenance shining upon their Souls.
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How doe wee know that the Moone shines on the earth by a borrowed light? but because wee see it is not alwayes alike in its light, we see sometimes it hath a full light,
How do we know that the Moon shines on the earth by a borrowed Light? but Because we see it is not always alike in its Light, we see sometime it hath a full Light,
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And we are then in that estate as if wee were branches cut off, whereby it may appeare, that whatsoever life and comfort,
And we Are then in that estate as if we were branches Cut off, whereby it may appear, that whatsoever life and Comfort,
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and sometimes it is enlightned but by the halfe, and sometimes by some little part, where wee see this disproportion that it is not alwayes alike, wee know by this that the light of the Moone is borrowed from somewhat else, from the Sunne.
and sometime it is enlightened but by the half, and sometime by Some little part, where we see this disproportion that it is not always alike, we know by this that the Light of the Moon is borrowed from somewhat Else, from the Sun.
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Now how doe wee know that the heart of man is fed and releeved, and supported with comfort from without it selfe, with borrowed and received comfort? but by this;
Now how do we know that the heart of man is fed and relieved, and supported with Comfort from without it self, with borrowed and received Comfort? but by this;
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Because the state of Gods servants in respect of the spirituall quiet, and satisfaction and contentment of heart is not alwayes alike,
Because the state of God's Servants in respect of the spiritual quiet, and satisfaction and contentment of heart is not always alike,
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but sometimes they have aboundance of joy, that they seeme to bee (as it were) in heaven.
but sometime they have abundance of joy, that they seem to be (as it were) in heaven.
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Sometimes they are perplexed with many disquiets and griefes, that they seeme to be cast downe to the deepe, as it is said of the Marriners in Psal. 107. what is the reason of this? but that no flesh should glory in it selfe;
Sometime they Are perplexed with many disquiets and griefs, that they seem to be cast down to the deep, as it is said of the Mariners in Psalm 107. what is the reason of this? but that no Flesh should glory in it self;
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that every man might know that whatsoever he hath to make his life comfortable, and pleasing to him it is from God that dispenseth it to men in that proportion as seemeth good to his owne wisedome.
that every man might know that whatsoever he hath to make his life comfortable, and pleasing to him it is from God that dispenseth it to men in that proportion as seems good to his own Wisdom.
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God will have us know that all the happinesse of our spirits is in their union with the chiefe of spirits, with himselfe;
God will have us know that all the happiness of our spirits is in their Union with the chief of spirits, with himself;
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and that when they are but a little separated from him, when he doth but a little withdraw himselfe from them, they are as a thing that is dead;
and that when they Are but a little separated from him, when he does but a little withdraw himself from them, they Are as a thing that is dead;
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how shall wee know that the branches have sappe from the roote, that it is that that makes them flourish and grow? but by this:
how shall we know that the branches have sap from the root, that it is that that makes them flourish and grow? but by this:
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If you doe but cut them off from the roote they wither presently. So it is with the spirit, with the heart of man;
If you do but Cut them off from the root they wither presently. So it is with the Spirit, with the heart of man;
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if God doe but a little withdraw himselfe, let sinne but make a separation betweene God and man,
if God do but a little withdraw himself, let sin but make a separation between God and man,
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now a man is like a withered branch, he hath nothing now to revive him, because hee is divided from the roote:
now a man is like a withered branch, he hath nothing now to revive him, Because he is divided from the root:
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At the least it is with him as it is with a tree in Winter,
At the least it is with him as it is with a tree in Winter,
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though the sappe remaines in the roote, so though hee remaine in union with the roote,
though the sap remains in the root, so though he remain in Union with the root,
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yet the moysture is gotten into the roote it selfe, and doth not now infuse it selfe into the branches;
yet the moisture is got into the root it self, and does not now infuse it self into the branches;
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I confesse the servant of God that is once united to Christ shall never be separated, the union it is now,
I confess the servant of God that is once united to christ shall never be separated, the Union it is now,
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and alwayes shall bee, but never the lesse, the sappe and comfort of the Spirit, it may remaine in the head, our life may be hid in Christ, and may not appeare in us at all;
and always shall be, but never the less, the sap and Comfort of the Spirit, it may remain in the head, our life may be hid in christ, and may not appear in us At all;
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To little purpose therefore is all that is, or can be done for the dead,
To little purpose Therefore is all that is, or can be done for the dead,
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and strength of heart we had, it was from Christ, and by the influence and worke of his Spirit.
and strength of heart we had, it was from christ, and by the influence and work of his Spirit.
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And then for the time to come, God doth it to prevent some distempers that might growe on the hearts of his servants if they should alwayes be in a like state of spirituall joy.
And then for the time to come, God does it to prevent Some distempers that might grow on the hearts of his Servants if they should always be in a like state of spiritual joy.
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God doth it to prevent pride, Paul was apt to bee lift up with those revelations, therefore a messenger of Sathan was sent to buffet him.
God does it to prevent pride, Paul was apt to be lift up with those revelations, Therefore a Messenger of Sathan was sent to buffet him.
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And so it may be to prevent carnall confidence in the creature, a man would begin to ascribe somewhat to himselfe, to his present condition,
And so it may be to prevent carnal confidence in the creature, a man would begin to ascribe somewhat to himself, to his present condition,
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if it were alwayes thus with him, you know what the Apostle Paul saith, 2 Cor. 1. 10. We received in our selves the sentence of death that wee might not trust in our selves,
if it were always thus with him, you know what the Apostle Paul Says, 2 Cor. 1. 10. We received in our selves the sentence of death that we might not trust in our selves,
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but in God that raysed the dead, looke to what end Paul received the sentence of death, to that end Gods faithfull servants sometimes receive the very sence of death (as it were) and the sence of the destitution,but in God that raised the dead, look to what end Paul received the sentence of death, to that end God's faithful Servants sometime receive the very sense of death (as it were) and the sense of the destitution,
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and want of all spirituall comforts for the present;
and want of all spiritual comforts for the present;
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Why? That they might not trust in themselves, or in those habits of grace and comforts they have, or in any creature whatsoever.
Why? That they might not trust in themselves, or in those habits of grace and comforts they have, or in any creature whatsoever.
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The worke of Gods spirit in the regenerate soule, it is but a creature, a worke of God,
The work of God's Spirit in the regenerate soul, it is but a creature, a work of God,
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and God will not have men trust in any such thing, in what then? In him that rayseth from the dead;
and God will not have men trust in any such thing, in what then? In him that raises from the dead;
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God will bring them to such a state, that they shall seeme as dead men,
God will bring them to such a state, that they shall seem as dead men,
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as destitute of all spirituall comforts they have, that they might trust in him that is able to rayse them out of such a state as that, that looke as hee is able to give life to the dead body,
as destitute of all spiritual comforts they have, that they might trust in him that is able to raise them out of such a state as that, that look as he is able to give life to the dead body,
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so he is able to give comfort to the distressed soule, that is at that time, in the shaddow of death.
so he is able to give Comfort to the distressed soul, that is At that time, in the shadow of death.
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Secondly, it comes sometimes from Sathan, and that is thus, Sathan wonderfully sets himselfe against the seede of the woman, especially against the promised seede, Christ, he will alway bee at his heele, Gen. 3. 16. and in his opposition against Christ, hee sets against the very glory of Christ among men,
Secondly, it comes sometime from Sathan, and that is thus, Sathan wonderfully sets himself against the seed of the woman, especially against the promised seed, christ, he will always be At his heel, Gen. 3. 16. and in his opposition against christ, he sets against the very glory of christ among men,
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and that is his kingdome, hee would not have Christ exalt his kingdome over men.
and that is his Kingdom, he would not have christ exalt his Kingdom over men.
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Now the kingdome of Christ consists as the Apostle speakes, not in meate and drinke but in righteousnesse and peace,
Now the Kingdom of christ consists as the Apostle speaks, not in meat and drink but in righteousness and peace,
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and joy in the Holy Ghost, If he cannot keepe a Christian, a true beleever, from unrighteousnesse, he will labour to interrupt his peace: and joy in the Holy Ghost, If he cannot keep a Christian, a true believer, from unrighteousness, he will labour to interrupt his peace:
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if he cannot keepe him from the habit of peace, peace in the grounds of it,
if he cannot keep him from the habit of peace, peace in the grounds of it,
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yet hee will keepe him from the exercise and effects of that peace, from joy, he will hinder that as much as he can, that hee may not have the sence of his blessednesse:
yet he will keep him from the exercise and effects of that peace, from joy, he will hinder that as much as he can, that he may not have the sense of his blessedness:
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he knowes that spirituall joy strengthens a man to all spirituall duties; and his endeavour is to weaken all the servants of Christ, in all their services;
he knows that spiritual joy strengthens a man to all spiritual duties; and his endeavour is to weaken all the Servants of christ, in all their services;
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and therefore he doth, at least labour against that with all his might, that if they will needes goe on,
and Therefore he does, At least labour against that with all his might, that if they will needs go on,
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yet neverthelesse to propound, and occasion as many things that may be troublesome to them, and disquiet their hearts as he can.
yet nevertheless to propound, and occasion as many things that may be troublesome to them, and disquiet their hearts as he can.
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And there are two principall wayes (that I may but touch them) whereby Sathan wondrously prevailes in this particular.
And there Are two principal ways (that I may but touch them) whereby Sathan wondrously prevails in this particular.
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The one is by stealing out of their hearts those precious promises, those comforts, whereby the Word of God revives the soule.
The one is by stealing out of their hearts those precious promises, those comforts, whereby the Word of God revives the soul.
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You have forgotten (saith the Apostle) the consolations of God. And the divell meets in man with two advantages, to helpe him in the effecting of this; You have forgotten (Says the Apostle) the consolations of God. And the Devil meets in man with two advantages, to help him in the effecting of this;
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First he turnes the thoughts upon new objects, and herein hee doth diametricall• …, and directly set himselfe against God in the way of his speciall providence:
First he turns the thoughts upon new objects, and herein he does diametricall• …, and directly Set himself against God in the Way of his special providence:
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that very thing that God in wonderfull wisedome hath wrought in the heart for the ease and comfort of man, Sathan makes it an occasion of trouble,
that very thing that God in wonderful Wisdom hath wrought in the heart for the ease and Comfort of man, Sathan makes it an occasion of trouble,
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and that is this, the varietie of mans thoughts;
and that is this, the variety of men thoughts;
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what is the reason that God hath framed the minde of man to change his thoughts continually,
what is the reason that God hath framed the mind of man to change his thoughts continually,
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and to have innumerable thoughts? Certainly for the very ease of the Spirit of man,
and to have innumerable thoughts? Certainly for the very ease of the Spirit of man,
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for the very ease of the soule of man:
for the very ease of the soul of man:
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For if the minde should keepe intent upon any one thought long, it would so worke upon that, that it would weary it selfe out in working,
For if the mind should keep intent upon any one Thought long, it would so work upon that, that it would weary it self out in working,
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as wee see men by excesse of griefe in particular cases, grow to be phrensie, and distracted, and the like:
as we see men by excess of grief in particular cases, grow to be frenzy, and distracted, and the like:
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Now this aptnesse of the minde to runne to varietie of thoughts that God hath made for the ease of man, Sathan turnes it as a helpe to hurt him.
Now this aptness of the mind to run to variety of thoughts that God hath made for the ease of man, Sathan turns it as a help to hurt him.
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A man shall runne on into a world of businesse, of temptations, and distractions that shall draw him from the thought of those things that hee hath heard for the relieving of his Spirit wherein God spake comfort to his heart, that hee may the better fasten those discouragements on him, that he desires.
A man shall run on into a world of business, of temptations, and distractions that shall draw him from the Thought of those things that he hath herd for the relieving of his Spirit wherein God spoke Comfort to his heart, that he may the better fasten those discouragements on him, that he Desires.
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A speciall meanes to preserve the heart of man from excessive sorrow, and feare, from trouble,
A special means to preserve the heart of man from excessive sorrow, and Fear, from trouble,
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Secondly, another advantage he hath for this end is this, that is, hee wondrously prevailes upon the heart of man by a carelesse neglect that is in men: every man loves ease;
Secondly, Another advantage he hath for this end is this, that is, he wondrously prevails upon the heart of man by a careless neglect that is in men: every man loves ease;
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There is such a spirit in man, such a disposition in the spirit of man, that he avoydes the things ordinarily that have great labour:
There is such a Spirit in man, such a disposition in the Spirit of man, that he avoids the things ordinarily that have great labour:
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this disposition to case, and rest, Sathan serves himselfe on, and makes great use of;
this disposition to case, and rest, Sathan serves himself on, and makes great use of;
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so when a man hath come from hearing the Word, and reading the Scriptures, whereas he should now bee exercised,
so when a man hath come from hearing the Word, and reading the Scriptures, whereas he should now be exercised,
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and labour in meditation to worke those things on his heart that now the roote might fasten,
and labour in meditation to work those things on his heart that now the root might fasten,
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and things might settle on the soule, hee passeth by these easily, now the heart of a man lies open as the high way, you know the parable, Matth. 13. when the seede fell on the high-way, the Foules of the ayre came, and picked it up,
and things might settle on the soul, he passes by these Easily, now the heart of a man lies open as the high Way, you know the parable, Matthew 13. when the seed fell on the highway, the Fowls of the air Come, and picked it up,
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and it was gone presently, where there is no paines taken with the heart of a man,
and it was gone presently, where there is no pains taken with the heart of a man,
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as there is none taken with the high way, that the seed that falls there might grow,
as there is none taken with the high Way, that the seed that falls there might grow,
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as in the plowed ground, when there is no paines taken with the heart, now every notion, every direction,
as in the plowed ground, when there is no pains taken with the heart, now every notion, every direction,
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and every spirituall instruction it lies lightly there, and is soone carried out, this is the advantage that Sathan makes of a mans love of ease.
and every spiritual instruction it lies lightly there, and is soon carried out, this is the advantage that Sathan makes of a men love of ease.
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But there is another thing concerning the way that Sathan takes, not only to steale it out of the mind by those two wayes, but againe by presenting the very truths of God to men in false glosses,
But there is Another thing Concerning the Way that Sathan Takes, not only to steal it out of the mind by those two ways, but again by presenting the very truths of God to men in false Glosses,
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so as a man cannot discerne them in their owne shape, and nature, but in such coulours as hee presents them to them.
so as a man cannot discern them in their own shape, and nature, but in such colours as he presents them to them.
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If the time would have served, I might instance in severall particulars;
If the time would have served, I might instance in several particulars;
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I will but touch upon one or two, and leave the inlargement to your owne meditations.
I will but touch upon one or two, and leave the enlargement to your own meditations.
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Sometimes, things that are great, and of precious use, shall be presented small, and of no account:
Sometime, things that Are great, and of precious use, shall be presented small, and of no account:
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and things againe that are small and little, shall be presented wondrous great:
and things again that Are small and little, shall be presented wondrous great:
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The mercies of God, the Attributes of God, the promises of the Gospell, the sufficiencie of the merits of Christ, these shall seeme small things, little to be regarded, lesse then ever God intended them to be:
The Mercies of God, the Attributes of God, the promises of the Gospel, the sufficiency of the merits of christ, these shall seem small things, little to be regarded, less then ever God intended them to be:
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And on the contrary, a mans owne sinnes, his owne distempers shall bee made exceeding great:
And on the contrary, a men own Sins, his own distempers shall be made exceeding great:
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Worldly things shall be presented, as things of the greatest consequence;
Worldly things shall be presented, as things of the greatest consequence;
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and spirituall things as meere accessories, as things that depend upon them, and that come in after.
and spiritual things as mere accessories, as things that depend upon them, and that come in After.
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Sometimes againe, things that are most necessarie to be understood and knowne, things that should be particularly applyed, shall be presented obscurely and confusedly;
Sometime again, things that Are most necessary to be understood and known, things that should be particularly applied, shall be presented obscurely and confusedly;
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and sometimes things of lesser consequence, the knowledge whereof is not so necessary, shall bee presented with more clearenesse,
and sometime things of lesser consequence, the knowledge whereof is not so necessary, shall be presented with more clearness,
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and with strong perswasions to the study and knowledge of them. But I will not stand on this:
and with strong persuasions to the study and knowledge of them. But I will not stand on this:
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this is enough to give you a tast of Sathans subtiltie this way, whereby he wondrously prevailes in bringing trouble upon the spirits of men.
this is enough to give you a taste of Satan's subtlety this Way, whereby he wondrously prevails in bringing trouble upon the spirits of men.
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Thirdly, it is from our selves, and so it comes to passe from that generall corruption that is in our natures, from whence all other sinnes flow, that the spirits of men are troubled,
Thirdly, it is from our selves, and so it comes to pass from that general corruption that is in our nature's, from whence all other Sins flow, that the spirits of men Are troubled,
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and disturbed, by things that fall out from day to day. And first it comes to passe, that the soule of man is miserablie in bondage,
and disturbed, by things that fallen out from day to day. And First it comes to pass, that the soul of man is miserably in bondage,
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and captivated, and inthralled, and is deprived of libertie (as it were) through the distemper of the body;
and captivated, and enthralled, and is deprived of liberty (as it were) through the distemper of the body;
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as in Melancholie and sicknesse, wee see how the soule is disturbed by the very diseases,
as in Melancholy and sickness, we see how the soul is disturbed by the very diseases,
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and distempers in the body it selfe, and that by vertue of that simpathie in the soule with the body, it riseth from the union of it, to the body by the spirits:
and distempers in the body it self, and that by virtue of that Sympathy in the soul with the body, it Riseth from the Union of it, to the body by the spirits:
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but this I will passe by.
but this I will pass by.
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Sometimes we see the soule subdued with lusts and corruptions, some strong lust, some strong sinne or other prevailes;
Sometime we see the soul subdued with Lustiest and corruptions, Some strong lust, Some strong sin or other prevails;
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And then as it is with the fowle that is now flying in the ayre, it may be there is bird-lime cast upon the wings of it, it falls downe presently, and can flie no further;
And then as it is with the fowl that is now flying in the air, it may be there is birdlime cast upon the wings of it, it falls down presently, and can fly no further;
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so it is with the soule, somewhat presseth it downe, somewhat compasseth it about, and coupes it in,
so it is with the soul, somewhat Presseth it down, somewhat Compasseth it about, and coupes it in,
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as that expression is used, Heb. 12. 1. Let us cast off the sinne that compasseth us about, and that presseth so heavy downe, that we may runne with patience the race that is set before us.
as that expression is used, Hebrew 12. 1. Let us cast off the sin that Compasseth us about, and that Presseth so heavy down, that we may run with patience the raze that is Set before us.
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And sometimes the soule is disturbed by inordinate passions, which arise from that generall distemper that is diffused through every facultie,
And sometime the soul is disturbed by inordinate passion, which arise from that general distemper that is diffused through every faculty,
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and so the understanding lookes upon things as through a mist, it sees nothing clearely,
and so the understanding looks upon things as through a missed, it sees nothing clearly,
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and in most common things it is blind, and it is led by blind affections too,
and in most Common things it is blind, and it is led by blind affections too,
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and when the blind lead the blind, both fall into the ditch, saith Christ:
and when the blind led the blind, both fallen into the ditch, Says christ:
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and so the memorie that should reteine the precious treasures, the promises of the Gospell to relieve the soule in all cases, it is like a leaking vessell that lets things runne out,
and so the memory that should retain the precious treasures, the promises of the Gospel to relieve the soul in all cases, it is like a leaking vessel that lets things run out,
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as it is Heb. 2. Take heed that the things you have heard, runne not out, saith the Apostle, alluding to that Metaphor.
as it is Hebrew 2. Take heed that the things you have herd, run not out, Says the Apostle, alluding to that Metaphor.
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And the very conscience it selfe that should bee conclusive, it now rests in generalls and uncertainties, conscience should determine what my case is,
And the very conscience it self that should be conclusive, it now rests in generals and uncertainties, conscience should determine what my case is,
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whether I bee the child of God, or no;
whither I be the child of God, or no;
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whether I be in the state of grace or no, to put a man to bring things to particular:
whither I be in the state of grace or no, to put a man to bring things to particular:
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now for the most part by mans owne neglect it remaines in doubt, it may bee I am, it may bee I am not, it may be I have a right in the Covenant of grace, it may be not, &c. And now because conscience is not come to that resolute conclusive act that a man may determine of his owne particular case,
now for the most part by men own neglect it remains in doubt, it may be I am, it may be I am not, it may be I have a right in the Covenant of grace, it may be not, etc. And now Because conscience is not come to that resolute conclusive act that a man may determine of his own particular case,
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hence it is that every thing troubles, and disquiets him. Thus beloved you see the reasons of it.
hence it is that every thing Troubles, and disquiets him. Thus Beloved you see the Reasons of it.
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Wee will briefly passe it over with a word of Application;
we will briefly pass it over with a word of Application;
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And first it should teach us compassion towards those whose spirits are troubled, our Saviour Christ saith here, Let not you hearts bee troubled;
And First it should teach us compassion towards those whose spirits Are troubled, our Saviour christ Says Here, Let not you hearts be troubled;
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Hee considered of them in their weaknesse, and doth not much upbraid them with it,
He considered of them in their weakness, and does not much upbraid them with it,
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but helpes to bring them out of it in much mercie, and love, and so should wee.
but helps to bring them out of it in much mercy, and love, and so should we.
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There is such a disposition rising from the pride, crueltie, and uncharitablenesse of the hearts of men, that they are apt to adde to the burthen of the afflicted,
There is such a disposition rising from the pride, cruelty, and uncharitableness of the hearts of men, that they Are apt to add to the burden of the afflicted,
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and to make their afflictions more by their sensuring of their troubles.
and to make their afflictions more by their sensuring of their Troubles.
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You know the speech of old Ely a good man, but yet hee failed in that,
You know the speech of old Ely a good man, but yet he failed in that,
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when hee saw Hannah in great trouble of spirit, uttering her heart before the Lord;
when he saw Hannah in great trouble of Spirit, uttering her heart before the Lord;
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Lay away thy drunkennesse, (saith hee) hee thought shee was drunke, at least with some passion,Lay away thy Drunkenness, (Says he) he Thought she was drunk, At least with Some passion,
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and all came but from perplexitie, and disturbance of spirit, and in that manner hee rather added to her griefe then eased her;
and all Come but from perplexity, and disturbance of Spirit, and in that manner he rather added to her grief then eased her;
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So Iobs friends you see what they said, they presently judged him in that case, as one that God had cast off for hypocrisie, and for his pride, and covetousnesse,
So Jobs Friends you see what they said, they presently judged him in that case, as one that God had cast off for hypocrisy, and for his pride, and covetousness,
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or for some one thing or other, and therefore it was thus with him; Nay, Christ himselfe, the censure of all men was thus much concerning Christ himselfe;
or for Some one thing or other, and Therefore it was thus with him; Nay, christ himself, the censure of all men was thus much Concerning christ himself;
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Wee did esteeme him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
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The intent of the phrase is, as one smitten for his owne ill, as if God had now manifested that hee did not acknowledge him to be so holy and righteous. The intent of the phrase is, as one smitten for his own ill, as if God had now manifested that he did not acknowledge him to be so holy and righteous.
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So thus you see the inclination in the heart of man, to uncharitable judging of those that God hath cast downe,
So thus you see the inclination in the heart of man, to uncharitable judging of those that God hath cast down,
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and suffers to bee exercised under many afflictions, and troubles; Let us learne then spirituall wisedome;
and suffers to be exercised under many afflictions, and Troubles; Let us Learn then spiritual Wisdom;
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let us learne love, and spirituall mercie, to judge more favourably of the state of those whom wee see troubled in spirit.
let us Learn love, and spiritual mercy, to judge more favourably of the state of those whom we see troubled in Spirit.
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Many times God infeebleth, and distresseth the spirits of his best servants, to abate the pride of men, that none might exalt himselfe before God;
Many times God infeebleth, and distresseth the spirits of his best Servants, to abate the pride of men, that none might exalt himself before God;
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Nay, in the very thing wherein they have excelled, in the same thing hee sometimes abaseth them:
Nay, in the very thing wherein they have excelled, in the same thing he sometime abaseth them:
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you see Abraham he is called the Father of the faithfull; his excellencie was his faith,
you see Abraham he is called the Father of the faithful; his excellency was his faith,
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yet faithfull Abraham is detected in Scripture of much unbeliefe in some particulars;
yet faithful Abraham is detected in Scripture of much unbelief in Some particulars;
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Who would thinke that hee should expose Sara, as he did to save himselfe? that he should doe it, that was called the Father of the faithfull? you have heard (saith the Apostle Iames) of the patience of Iob, the very excellencie of Iob was his patience:
Who would think that he should expose Sarah, as he did to save himself? that he should do it, that was called the Father of the faithful? you have herd (Says the Apostle James) of the patience of Job, the very excellency of Job was his patience:
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who would thinke that ever patient Iob should utter such things as hee did, sometime,
who would think that ever patient Job should utter such things as he did, sometime,
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even cursing the very day of his birth? David a man of a cheerefull spirit, a man full of the praises of God, a man wondrous large,
even cursing the very day of his birth? David a man of a cheerful Spirit, a man full of the praises of God, a man wondrous large,
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when hee comes to speake of the glory of God at severall times.
when he comes to speak of the glory of God At several times.
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A man would have thought him of an invincible fortitude, and courage, yet neverthelesse you shall have David so cast downe,
A man would have Thought him of an invincible fortitude, and courage, yet nevertheless you shall have David so cast down,
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as that hee thinkes the Lord had forgotten him, and that the Lord would shew no mercy upon him, that the Lord had hid himselfe from him,
as that he thinks the Lord had forgotten him, and that the Lord would show no mercy upon him, that the Lord had hid himself from him,
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and that hee would never regard him more;
and that he would never regard him more;
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who would thinke that ever David, that abounded so in the comforts of the spirit sometimes, should bee so dejected at such times as those were,
who would think that ever David, that abounded so in the comforts of the Spirit sometime, should be so dejected At such times as those were,
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when he was in such a conflict? Why doth God doe this?
when he was in such a conflict? Why does God do this?
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To shew thus much, that the very best of his servants in the chiefe of their excellencies are dependant on him still, they have nothing of themselves, or from themselves.
To show thus much, that the very best of his Servants in the chief of their excellencies Are dependant on him still, they have nothing of themselves, or from themselves.
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Therefore they shall sometimes seeme to want that they have, that the very having, and using of it, may be ascribed to his glory.
Therefore they shall sometime seem to want that they have, that the very having, and using of it, may be ascribed to his glory.
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Then let us now reason thus, when wee see the servants of God in trouble, exercised under disquiet;
Then let us now reason thus, when we see the Servants of God in trouble, exercised under disquiet;
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Let us conclude, now God is glorifying himselfe.
Let us conclude, now God is glorifying himself.
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if a man did once discerne that by faith, that God is the Authour of all comfort,
if a man did once discern that by faith, that God is the Author of all Comfort,
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This the Apostle inferres, Hee will rejoyce in his infirmities, because the power of Christ is manifested by it.
This the Apostle infers, He will rejoice in his infirmities, Because the power of christ is manifested by it.
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For our selves, it should teach us (according to the intent of this place) above all things to labour, that our hearts may bee kept in that blessed plight of spirituall joy, that we may be strengthened with freenesse of heart to serve God in our inward man;
For our selves, it should teach us (according to the intent of this place) above all things to labour, that our hearts may be kept in that blessed plighted of spiritual joy, that we may be strengthened with freeness of heart to serve God in our inward man;
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Let not your hearts be troubled. How should this be done?Let not your hearts be troubled. How should this be done?
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The Text tells us here (and so I come briefly to the second thing observable in the Text, the means) you believe in God (saith he) beleeve also in mee.
The Text tells us Here (and so I come briefly to the second thing observable in the Text, the means) you believe in God (Says he) believe also in me.
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As the words are read in the translation, they seeme to be uttered by way of concession,
As the words Are read in the Translation, they seem to be uttered by Way of concession,
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as much as if Christ had said, since you already beleeve in God, now beleeve in mee.
as much as if christ had said, since you already believe in God, now believe in me.
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The Syriack seemes to expresse it otherwise, and so render it by way of command,
The Syriac seems to express it otherwise, and so render it by Way of command,
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and to make here an intimation of two duties, as a helpe of quieting the heart, and so it reades it;
and to make Here an intimation of two duties, as a help of quieting the heart, and so it reads it;
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Let not your hearts bee troubled, beleeve in God, beleeve also in mee, propounding a twofold object, whereabout faith should be exercised, that the heart may bee quieted in the time of any trouble.Let not your hearts be troubled, believe in God, believe also in me, propounding a twofold Object, whereabout faith should be exercised, that the heart may be quieted in the time of any trouble.
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The first is God, considered in the Trinitie of persons, in the unitie of Essence. The second is Christ, Mediator, God, and Man.
The First is God, considered in the Trinity of Persons, in the unity of Essence. The second is christ, Mediator, God, and Man.
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Now, saith he, beleeve in God, that is the first, rest upon God.
Now, Says he, believe in God, that is the First, rest upon God.
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Then the second is, beleeve in mee also; as one that is the Mediatour betweene God and you,
Then the second is, believe in me also; as one that is the Mediator between God and you,
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now making your peace with God; So the second part seemes to be the prevention of an objection;
now making your peace with God; So the second part seems to be the prevention of an objection;
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For when he saith, Let not your hearts bee troubled, beleeve in God, they might say,
For when he Says, Let not your hearts be troubled, believe in God, they might say,
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Alas, shall wee beleeve in God, that are sinfull men;
Alas, shall we believe in God, that Are sinful men;
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The sinners in Sion cry out, Who shall dwell with consuming fire? &c. Therefore saith Christ, beleeve also in mee; that is, know that God will bee your God, in,The Sinners in Sion cry out, Who shall dwell with consuming fire? etc. Therefore Says christ, believe also in me; that is, know that God will be your God, in,
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and for my sake he is reconciled, and well pleased with you.
and for my sake he is reconciled, and well pleased with you.
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Therefore in all your approaches to God, take me with you, looke up to God, pray to him, depend upon God through mee still, keepe mee as a Mediatour betweene God and you,
Therefore in all your Approaches to God, take me with you, look up to God, pray to him, depend upon God through me still, keep me as a Mediator between God and you,
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and this will preserve your hearts in peace.
and this will preserve your hearts in peace.
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The time would not serve, if I should goe over things particularly, and in a full way;
The time would not serve, if I should go over things particularly, and in a full Way;
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Therefore I will touch the heads of things, and it shall be thus much, that
Therefore I will touch the Heads of things, and it shall be thus much, that
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and disquiet of spirit, is faith. Let not your hearts be troubled; But how shall wee helpe it? Beleeve in God, beleeve also in mee.
and disquiet of Spirit, is faith. Let not your hearts be troubled; But how shall we help it? Believe in God, believe also in me.
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And this wee shall see through the Scriptures, David found it thus, Psal. 40. hee speakes to his disquieted soule;
And this we shall see through the Scriptures, David found it thus, Psalm 40. he speaks to his disquieted soul;
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Trust in God, I will waite on him, hee is my God. Trust in God, I will wait on him, he is my God.
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Iehoshaphat in that excellent speech to his Souldiers, that were now troubled, for the multitude of their enemies against them; Jehoshaphat in that excellent speech to his Soldiers, that were now troubled, for the multitude of their enemies against them;
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Beleeve in God, and you shall prosper, beleeve his Prophets, and you shall be established; Believe in God, and you shall prosper, believe his prophets, and you shall be established;
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that is the way to stablish the heart, to beleeve in God, revealing himselfe in his Word.
that is the Way to establish the heart, to believe in God, revealing himself in his Word.
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It is noted of Moses, in Heb. 11. 27. Hee therefore indured all that he did,
It is noted of Moses, in Hebrew 11. 27. He Therefore endured all that he did,
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because hee looked on him that is invisible.
Because he looked on him that is invisible.
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And those three companions of Daniel, Dan. 3. Our God (say they) whom wee serve is able to helpe us,
And those three Sodales of daniel, Dan. 3. Our God (say they) whom we serve is able to help us,
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but if hee will not, wee will not worship thy golden Image. but if he will not, we will not worship thy golden Image.
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There was matter of trouble, and disquiet in the heart to be put to such a plunge, that they must either worship,
There was matter of trouble, and disquiet in the heart to be put to such a plunge, that they must either worship,
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or bee cast into the Furnace, heated seven times hotter; Well, this eased them of all trouble, and disquiet;
or be cast into the Furnace, heated seven times hotter; Well, this eased them of all trouble, and disquiet;
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they know whom they had trusted, and bee was able to keepe that, that was committed to him, to the comming of Christ. As Saint Paul expresseth it, with which hee also rested abundantly satisfied. they know whom they had trusted, and be was able to keep that, that was committed to him, to the coming of christ. As Saint Paul Expresses it, with which he also rested abundantly satisfied.
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On the other side, the want of this, hath beene the cause of that perplexitie, and disquiet that hath beene upon the hearts of Gods servants at all times.
On the other side, the want of this, hath been the cause of that perplexity, and disquiet that hath been upon the hearts of God's Servants At all times.
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That was the reason that Abraham was so disturbed, and disquieted, in that feare of what should be done to him in Egypt, certainly he failed in this, in resting upon God.
That was the reason that Abraham was so disturbed, and disquieted, in that Fear of what should be done to him in Egypt, Certainly he failed in this, in resting upon God.
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Moses was wondrously troubled, when the Lord bad him goe to Pharaoh, and deliver Israel out of Egypt (saith he) Lord, send by him whom thou shouldest send, I am a man of a stammering tongue, saith the Lord, I will be with thy tongue; Moses was wondrously troubled, when the Lord bade him go to Pharaoh, and deliver Israel out of Egypt (Says he) Lord, send by him whom thou Shouldst send, I am a man of a stammering tongue, Says the Lord, I will be with thy tongue;
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Hee bids him quiet his heart in that perplexitie, and rest on him that made the tongue, to be with his tongue;
He bids him quiet his heart in that perplexity, and rest on him that made the tongue, to be with his tongue;
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And because there was another secret that troubled him, the Lord knew his heart, God saith, goe, the man that sought thy life is dead;
And Because there was Another secret that troubled him, the Lord knew his heart, God Says, go, the man that sought thy life is dead;
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Therefore in Iohn 8. 24. saith Christ, Except you beleeve, that I am hee whom the Father sent, you shall die in your sinnes.
Therefore in John 8. 24. Says christ, Except you believe, that I am he whom the Father sent, you shall die in your Sins.
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as if hee should say, Moses, though thou wilt not confesse it, I know what troubleth thee, thou art afraid that the men that sought thy life are alive in Pharaohs Court,
as if he should say, Moses, though thou wilt not confess it, I know what Troubles thee, thou art afraid that the men that sought thy life Are alive in Pharaohs Court,
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and that therfore when thou commest thither, thou shalt be executed. No, saith he, they are dead;
and that Therefore when thou Comest thither, thou shalt be executed. No, Says he, they Are dead;
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hee would have him rest on him, and that would revive his heart, that he should not bee troubled and disquieted.
he would have him rest on him, and that would revive his heart, that he should not be troubled and disquieted.
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So you may see in other servants of God, that this was alwayes the reason of any indirect course they tooke? Iacob, and Rebecca, in that case;
So you may see in other Servants of God, that this was always the reason of any indirect course they took? Iacob, and Rebecca, in that case;
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why did Rebecca use that devise in getting the blessing with Iacob? Because shee failed in her trust in God, shee saw how shee was perplexed with the daughters of Heth, Esaus wives, and many troubles that way;
why did Rebecca use that devise in getting the blessing with Iacob? Because she failed in her trust in God, she saw how she was perplexed with the daughters of Heth, Esaus wives, and many Troubles that Way;
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And Isaac was dim-sighted, and had many weaknesses upon him, she knew not how he might mistake,
And Isaac was dimsighted, and had many Weaknesses upon him, she knew not how he might mistake,
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and give the blessing to the other, therefore shee deviseth a way to get the blessing, but shee got many sorrowes;
and give the blessing to the other, Therefore she devises a Way to get the blessing, but she god many sorrows;
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you know what a hard service it cost Iacob, and how many evils it exposed him too,
you know what a hard service it cost Iacob, and how many evils it exposed him too,
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and all was, because through feare, and disquiet of heart, he cast not himselfe upon God in his way,
and all was, Because through Fear, and disquiet of heart, he cast not himself upon God in his Way,
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but they would find out wayes of their owne.
but they would find out ways of their own.
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It should teach us in all disquiet of spirit, to looke principally to the strengthening of our faith.
It should teach us in all disquiet of Spirit, to look principally to the strengthening of our faith.
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This is called a shield, Eph. 6. when all the darts of temptation that fire the soule,
This is called a shield, Ephesians 6. when all the darts of temptation that fire the soul,
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and perplexe it many wayes, are cast upon a man; here is a shield to preserve and keepe him safe.
and perplex it many ways, Are cast upon a man; Here is a shield to preserve and keep him safe.
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Therefore let us ever have this for our use whole and sound.
Therefore let us ever have this for our use Whole and found.
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You shall find that even the servants of God have so farre beene in a comfortable estate,
You shall find that even the Servants of God have so Far been in a comfortable estate,
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as they have beene in the exercise of their faith.
as they have been in the exercise of their faith.
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Take David for an example, when Ziglag was burnt, and his Wives, and servants, and goods,
Take David for an Exampl, when Ziklag was burned, and his Wives, and Servants, and goods,
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and cattell, were all carried away, and the Souldiers in the rage of their hearts, and discontent, began to thinke of stoning of him, yet saith the Text;
and cattle, were all carried away, and the Soldiers in the rage of their hearts, and discontent, began to think of stoning of him, yet Says the Text;
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Then David comforted himselfe in the Lord his God; Then David comforted himself in the Lord his God;
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When there was no comfort in his Souldiers about him, or in those that were neere him, every thing was taken away, at this time David comforts himselfe in the Lord his God.
When there was no Comfort in his Soldiers about him, or in those that were near him, every thing was taken away, At this time David comforts himself in the Lord his God.
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The Iewes, they did beleeve in God, they were the children of Abraham, and worshipped the God of their Fathers, and beleeved in God;
The Iewes, they did believe in God, they were the children of Abraham, and worshipped the God of their Father's, and believed in God;
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So Iob, see how quiet his heart is, and well satisfied, when hee rested on God, in the greatest occasions and troubles, his goods were carried away, his sonnes were slaine, all added to Iobs miserie, but he comes to this;
So Job, see how quiet his heart is, and well satisfied, when he rested on God, in the greatest occasions and Troubles, his goods were carried away, his Sons were slain, all added to Jobs misery, but he comes to this;
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The Lord hath given, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed bee the Lord, when he can looke above the creature to God,The Lord hath given, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the Lord, when he can look above the creature to God,
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and settle his heart upon this rocke, he findes comfort in it.
and settle his heart upon this rock, he finds Comfort in it.
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On the other side, the servants of God are never out of trouble, and disquiet when they neglect this,
On the other side, the Servants of God Are never out of trouble, and disquiet when they neglect this,
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as the Disciples in the tempest upon the Sea, Math. 8. they crie out they are utterly undone;
as the Disciples in the tempest upon the Sea, Math. 8. they cry out they Are utterly undone;
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Save Master: saith Christ, Oh yee of little faith! The not exercising of their faith did so perplexe, and disquiet them as it did,Save Master: Says christ, O ye of little faith! The not exercising of their faith did so perplex, and disquiet them as it did,
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and if you looke upon all the complaints of the lives of men, for the losse of such friends,
and if you look upon all the complaints of the lives of men, for the loss of such Friends,
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and the decay of trading, for the ill dealing of Customers, for sicknesse, &c. Men are alway complaining.
and the decay of trading, for the ill dealing of Customers, for sickness, etc. Men Are always complaining.
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What is the reason? Because they place too much hope and confidence in the creature;
What is the reason? Because they place too much hope and confidence in the creature;
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they looke not above these things with the eye of faith, and hence comes that disturbance,
they look not above these things with the eye of faith, and hence comes that disturbance,
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and disquiet, if the outward meanes be taken from them, they looke not upon that God that hath all meanes and opportunities in his owne hand.
and disquiet, if the outward means be taken from them, they look not upon that God that hath all means and opportunities in his own hand.
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You beleeve in God, beleeve also in mee.
You believe in God, believe also in me.
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They that would have their hearts quiet by beleeving in God should especially exercise faith in resting on Christ.
They that would have their hearts quiet by believing in God should especially exercise faith in resting on christ.
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Beleeve in mee, saith Christ, for the heart of man flies off from God;Believe in me, Says christ, for the heart of man flies off from God;
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Alas, the Lord is holy, and I am a sinfull man, hee is righteous, and I am sinfull, who shall come before this holy and righteous God? Now when faith can looke upon Christ,
Alas, the Lord is holy, and I am a sinful man, he is righteous, and I am sinful, who shall come before this holy and righteous God? Now when faith can look upon christ,
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and set him betweene God and me, and looke on God through him, now the soule rests, hee lookes on God as a Father through Christ his Sonne;
and Set him between God and me, and look on God through him, now the soul rests, he looks on God as a Father through christ his Son;
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when the soule lookes on Christ, as my husband married to mee, as my head,
when the soul looks on christ, as my husband married to me, as my head,
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and I am united to him as a member, as my Lord that hath taken me into his protection,
and I am united to him as a member, as my Lord that hath taken me into his protection,
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when the soule thus lookes on Christ, now it lookes upon God in all his attributes, wondrousglorious, and comfortable to the soule.
when the soul thus looks on christ, now it looks upon God in all his attributes, wondrousglorious, and comfortable to the soul.
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This is the thing that I can but touch at this time; There are two things considerable in it.
This is the thing that I can but touch At this time; There Are two things considerable in it.
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First, there is no ground of reposing the soule upon God, but by beleeving in Christ, he is the Mediatour.
First, there is no ground of reposing the soul upon God, but by believing in christ, he is the Mediator.
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but, saith he, except you beleeve in me, that I am he that God hath sent as Mediatour;
but, Says he, except you believe in me, that I am he that God hath sent as Mediator;
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you shall die in your sinnes. And so in this Chapter; I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man commeth to the Father, but by mee; you shall die in your Sins. And so in this Chapter; I am the Way, the truth, and the life, no man comes to the Father, but by me;
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there is no other way to the Father.
there is no other Way to the Father.
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That as the high Priest under the law was in all things pertaining to God, hee was betweene God and the people.
That as the high Priest under the law was in all things pertaining to God, he was between God and the people.
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So Christ our great high Priest is in all things that concerne the glory of God,
So christ our great high Priest is in all things that concern the glory of God,
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and the salvation of man, and the acceptance of a sinner, in all things betweene God and us; Here is the first thing.
and the salvation of man, and the acceptance of a sinner, in all things between God and us; Here is the First thing.
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Secondly, it is worth our consideration, how Christ comes to be thus, he was willing to die, a cursed, a shamefull,
Secondly, it is worth our consideration, how christ comes to be thus, he was willing to die, a cursed, a shameful,
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and cruell death of the Crosse, and to be despised and abased, and all this for man,
and cruel death of the Cross, and to be despised and abased, and all this for man,
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and yet Christ crucified is despised, and scorned in the world, therefore if ever you will have acceptance of God, beleeve in mee, [ In mee, ] that am now going from you, that am to bee taken away by a cursed ignominious death: Here is another truth then,
and yet christ Crucified is despised, and scorned in the world, Therefore if ever you will have acceptance of God, believe in me, [ In me, ] that am now going from you, that am to be taken away by a cursed ignominious death: Here is Another truth then,
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They that beleeve in Christ, must beleeve in Christ abased, and crucified as well as in Christ in glorie.
They that believe in christ, must believe in christ abased, and Crucified as well as in christ in glory.
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That is a thing that flesh and bloud despiseth, indeed all the world speakes well of the profession of the faith,
That is a thing that Flesh and blood despises, indeed all the world speaks well of the profession of the faith,
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and beleeving in Christ, when Christ is in triumph, conquering to conquer, every man glories in Christians,
and believing in christ, when christ is in triumph, conquering to conquer, every man Glories in Christians,
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but when Christianitie and profession is cryed downe in the world, when Christ is crucified,
but when Christianity and profession is cried down in the world, when christ is Crucified,
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when all the world speakes ill of the wayes of Christ, and of the obedience of Faith, now to obey a crucified, scorned despised Christ in the sight of the world, to rest on him in the midst of his abasement this will comfort the heart of a man in the times of the greatest trouble, there is great reason it should be thus.
when all the world speaks ill of the ways of christ, and of the Obedience of Faith, now to obey a Crucified, scorned despised christ in the sighed of the world, to rest on him in the midst of his abasement this will Comfort the heart of a man in the times of the greatest trouble, there is great reason it should be thus.
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For Christ is the almightie glorious God in the middest of his abasement, his divinitie was not a whit abated nor his divine excellencies diminished by all his sufferings;
For christ is the almighty glorious God in the midst of his abasement, his divinity was not a whit abated nor his divine excellencies diminished by all his sufferings;
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you see Christ in the dayes of his flesh, he cast divells out of men, and they obeyed him;
you see christ in the days of his Flesh, he cast Devils out of men, and they obeyed him;
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The divells were subject unto him, when he conversed among men in the body;The Devils were Subject unto him, when he conversed among men in the body;
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nay on the Crosse he saved the Thiefe that confessed him in the sight of all his enemies,
nay on the Cross he saved the Thief that confessed him in the sighed of all his enemies,
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when he was a crucified Christ, at that instant he triumphed on the very crosse,
when he was a Crucified christ, At that instant he triumphed on the very cross,
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and saved a sinner that beleeved at that time, to shew that he was as mightie on the Crosse as he is now at the right hand of the Father.
and saved a sinner that believed At that time, to show that he was as mighty on the Cross as he is now At the right hand of the Father.
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Now I say, is not Christs glory a whit diminished in his abasement? why should our beleefe bee abated for all the scorne and despite of the world that is cast upon the profession of the faith of Christ?
Now I say, is not Christ glory a whit diminished in his abasement? why should our belief be abated for all the scorn and despite of the world that is cast upon the profession of the faith of christ?
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Now briefly some application of this, and so to take in the rest without amplification, because the time is past.
Now briefly Some application of this, and so to take in the rest without amplification, Because the time is past.
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It should teach us in all disquiet, to know what course is to bee taken, every one will say I rest upon God, there is sufficient in him to make me happy,
It should teach us in all disquiet, to know what course is to be taken, every one will say I rest upon God, there is sufficient in him to make me happy,
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But how shall I come to have interest in God? The well is deepe, where is the bucket? what is the meanes to relieve my soule,
But how shall I come to have Interest in God? The well is deep, where is the bucket? what is the means to relieve my soul,
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and to supply my wants? Beleeve in me, saith Christ, let the soule looke on Christ immediatly as the Mediator betweene God and us, this is that I should have spoken of,
and to supply my Wants? Believe in me, Says christ, let the soul look on christ immediately as the Mediator between God and us, this is that I should have spoken of,
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and a word of exhortation to the purpose. You will say, what is it to beleeve in Christ.
and a word of exhortation to the purpose. You will say, what is it to believe in christ.
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The first thing that is done in this, is receiving Christ upon Gods offer of him, God offers Christ in all his offices, The First thing that is done in this, is receiving christ upon God's offer of him, God offers christ in all his Offices,
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as King, Priest and Prophet, as a Lord and Saviour to the Church, and hee would have men take whole Christ, or no part of him.
as King, Priest and Prophet, as a Lord and Saviour to the Church, and he would have men take Whole christ, or no part of him.
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Now if the soule answer to this offer of God, he shall be my Lord to rule me, my Prophet to instruct me, my Saviour upon whom my soule shall rest for salvation, this is the answer of the soule to God, this is the receiving.
Now if the soul answer to this offer of God, he shall be my Lord to Rule me, my Prophet to instruct me, my Saviour upon whom my soul shall rest for salvation, this is the answer of the soul to God, this is the receiving.
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Now you must know there must be a right propounding, and a right apprehending of Christ.
Now you must know there must be a right propounding, and a right apprehending of christ.
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You must know first what it is to receive Christ as a Prophet, as one that will instruct us in the truths that are contrarie to naturall principles in the corrupt understanding of man, he will leade you now in the way of the Wildernesse, in by pathes, in crooked rough wayes, he will teach you to deny your selves.
You must know First what it is to receive christ as a Prophet, as one that will instruct us in the truths that Are contrary to natural principles in the corrupt understanding of man, he will lead you now in the Way of the Wilderness, in by paths, in crooked rough ways, he will teach you to deny your selves.
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The first rule that he gives, is for a man to deny himselfe, as if he should say, that is the first worke:
The First Rule that he gives, is for a man to deny himself, as if he should say, that is the First work:
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hee died to pull downe all the old frame, and to set it up againe;
he died to pull down all the old frame, and to Set it up again;
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For what is the understanding of man, but a frame of false principles? for the naturall minde of man, it is nothing but a habit, a heape, a pile of false principles, that every man perisheth by the delusion of his owne understanding:
For what is the understanding of man, but a frame of false principles? for the natural mind of man, it is nothing but a habit, a heap, a pile of false principles, that every man Perishes by the delusion of his own understanding:
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but to part with a naturall sonne, one that was a part of himselfe, a part of his owne body.
but to part with a natural son, one that was a part of himself, a part of his own body.
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now the first worke of Christ is to dissolve this frame and to blot out these rules wherby men walke when they are led by sence,
now the First work of christ is to dissolve this frame and to blot out these rules whereby men walk when they Are led by sense,
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and naturall reason, and observation of the world;
and natural reason, and observation of the world;
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now these must all be taken away, and a man must resolve all now into the authority of Christs speaking.
now these must all be taken away, and a man must resolve all now into the Authority of Christ speaking.
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A word of Christ is enough against a thousand examples in the world, and against a thousand reasons of a mans owne corrupt heart.
A word of christ is enough against a thousand Examples in the world, and against a thousand Reasons of a men own corrupt heart.
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This is to receive Christ as a Prophet, when I will not walke by the rules of my deluded reason,
This is to receive christ as a Prophet, when I will not walk by the rules of my deluded reason,
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and corrupt minde, after which I was carried before, but the Word of Christ shall carry mee in all things, here is obedience of faith in matter of Doctrine.
and corrupt mind, After which I was carried before, but the Word of christ shall carry me in all things, Here is Obedience of faith in matter of Doctrine.
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And so to receive Christ as a King, would you know what a King he is? hee is a holy King, whose lawes are all right, the Law of Faith is a righteous Law,
And so to receive christ as a King, would you know what a King he is? he is a holy King, whose laws Are all right, the Law of Faith is a righteous Law,
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and the obedience of Faith must be obedience to righteousnesse, that is righteous obedience wherein a man labours more and more to perfit holines in the feare of God.
and the Obedience of Faith must be Obedience to righteousness, that is righteous Obedience wherein a man labours more and more to perfect holiness in the Fear of God.
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Hence comes all that care to mortifie corruptions, and to frame the inward man to conforme to those rules that are taught by Christ as a Prophet;
Hence comes all that care to mortify corruptions, and to frame the inward man to conform to those rules that Are taught by christ as a Prophet;
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the soule receiving Christ as a King gives it self to obey all the rules and directions that Christ in his Word as a Prophet hath left:
the soul receiving christ as a King gives it self to obey all the rules and directions that christ in his Word as a Prophet hath left:
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and this it doth in faith, that is, looking upon his authoritie that hath commanded it;
and this it does in faith, that is, looking upon his Authority that hath commanded it;
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for that is properly an act of faith when things are done upon this ground, upon the authoritie of him that hath revealed it, I beleeve it to bee his will, because hee hath revealed it;
for that is properly an act of faith when things Are done upon this ground, upon the Authority of him that hath revealed it, I believe it to be his will, Because he hath revealed it;
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and it is my dutie, because it is his will; Thus the soule resolves all to Christ, as a Prophet and a King.
and it is my duty, Because it is his will; Thus the soul resolves all to christ, as a Prophet and a King.
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And then it rests on him as a Priest, and comforts it selfe in Spirit, now for a man when he wants comfort hee must not seperate the offices of Christ,
And then it rests on him as a Priest, and comforts it self in Spirit, now for a man when he Wants Comfort he must not separate the Offices of christ,
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and say I will rest on Christ as a Priest; these are errours and delusions.
and say I will rest on christ as a Priest; these Are errors and delusions.
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Shall a man be saved by a halfe Faith, by a peece of Faith? To looke on Christ in one office,
Shall a man be saved by a half Faith, by a piece of Faith? To look on christ in one office,
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and to thinke to bee saved onely by that without concurring, and concomitating in the other offices? Beloved as Christ is intire in all his offices,
and to think to be saved only by that without concurring, and concomitating in the other Offices? beloved as christ is entire in all his Offices,
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so the faith of a beleever is intire looking upon all his offices;
so the faith of a believer is entire looking upon all his Offices;
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therefore wee must receive him as King, Priest and Prophet, that hee may be wisedome, righteousnesse, sanctification,
Therefore we must receive him as King, Priest and Prophet, that he may be Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification,
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and redemption, that he may bee all to the beleeving soule, for present, and for future happinesse, else if Christ bee not all, he will be nothing, men must not please themselves to looke upon one office of Christ,and redemption, that he may be all to the believing soul, for present, and for future happiness, Else if christ be not all, he will be nothing, men must not please themselves to look upon one office of christ,
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and to neglect all the rest. When this is done come to the maine matter, the soule is beaten off;
and to neglect all the rest. When this is done come to the main matter, the soul is beaten off;
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as when a man is in a Boate getting to land after shipwracke, there comes a storme and beats him backe againe when he thinkes hee is even at the shore,
as when a man is in a Boat getting to land After shipwreck, there comes a storm and beats him back again when he thinks he is even At the shore,
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but still hee takes hold on the Boate and keepes his eye upon the shore:
but still he Takes hold on the Boat and keeps his eye upon the shore:
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So the soule when it comes to this to be beate off againe, still it keepes the shore in its sight,
So the soul when it comes to this to be beat off again, still it keeps the shore in its sighed,
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and directs it selfe towards Christ, that should bee the end and ayme of all a mans indeavours, the true object of faith, I beseech you consider this point.
and directs it self towards christ, that should be the end and aim of all a men endeavours, the true Object of faith, I beseech you Consider this point.
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But a man will say, though I be carefull to receive him (I speake of weake Christians,
But a man will say, though I be careful to receive him (I speak of weak Christians,
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or of strong Christians that are weakened by temptations) Alas what hope have I in Christ, Christ is in heaven,
or of strong Christians that Are weakened by temptations) Alas what hope have I in christ, christ is in heaven,
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and I am upon the earth?
and I am upon the earth?
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Did Christ when he was upon the earth, so tender the trouble of his servants at that time,
Did christ when he was upon the earth, so tender the trouble of his Servants At that time,
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as that when hee himselfe was to suffer, yet he tooke care to comfort them, be not you troubled but beleeve in me;
as that when he himself was to suffer, yet he took care to Comfort them, be not you troubled but believe in me;
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As if hee should say, though I bee exposed to a world of trouble, and at this time my soule is heavy unto death, yet be not troubled: was he so carefull when he was in his owne troubles on earth to comfort them? and will he not now be so in heaven,
As if he should say, though I be exposed to a world of trouble, and At this time my soul is heavy unto death, yet be not troubled: was he so careful when he was in his own Troubles on earth to Comfort them? and will he not now be so in heaven,
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when hee is in blessednesse? certainly the soule that hath recourse to Christ shall not returne emptie;
when he is in blessedness? Certainly the soul that hath recourse to christ shall not return empty;
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therefore see how Christ is exprest in heaven, Matth. 25. Come yee blessed, &c. for what you have done to these you have done to me, hee is in heaven;
Therefore see how christ is expressed in heaven, Matthew 25. Come ye blessed, etc. for what you have done to these you have done to me, he is in heaven;
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and so Saul, why dost thou persecute me? hee is in heaven, yet in respect of his Church hee is below;
and so Saul, why dost thou persecute me? he is in heaven, yet in respect of his Church he is below;
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therefore be assured that Christ hath not put off the bowels of love to his people, he will bee the same if thou receive him as a Lord and Saviour as ever he was to his Disciples.
Therefore be assured that christ hath not put off the bowels of love to his people, he will be the same if thou receive him as a Lord and Saviour as ever he was to his Disciples.
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But it may be objected, wee are exposed to many uncertainties though wee beleeve in Christ,
But it may be objected, we Are exposed to many uncertainties though we believe in christ,
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and wee finde not the comfort of it here.
and we find not the Comfort of it Here.
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there be two things observable, which Abrahams faith strengthened him to act, one was to give up his Countrey, the other was to give up his Sonne:
there be two things observable, which Abrahams faith strengthened him to act, one was to give up his Country, the other was to give up his Son:
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Therefore Christ saith, rest not upon things present, here you are in Tents, but you shall come to your fathers house, there is a place provided for you, betweene which and this there is as much difference as is betweene a House and a Tent, betweene a mans owne mansion and an Inne.
Therefore christ Says, rest not upon things present, Here you Are in Tents, but you shall come to your Father's house, there is a place provided for you, between which and this there is as much difference as is between a House and a Tent, between a men own mansion and an Inn.
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And though you have hard entertainement in the world, yet you shall have an abiding place after.
And though you have hard entertainment in the world, yet you shall have an abiding place After.
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But you will say, indeede there are mansions, but there are aboundance to receive them, what shall we doe?
But you will say, indeed there Are mansions, but there Are abundance to receive them, what shall we do?
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There are many mansions, therefore looke as there are many children to be brought to glory,
There Are many mansions, Therefore look as there Are many children to be brought to glory,
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so there are many places to receive them in glory, and to settle them there:
so there Are many places to receive them in glory, and to settle them there:
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wee see what a vast body the Sunne is, and the Starres are, yet they seeme but little sparkes in comparison of the heavens above us,
we see what a vast body the Sun is, and the Stars Are, yet they seem but little sparks in comparison of the heavens above us,
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but what is the heaven of heavens that containe all these? infinitly beyond in its owne compasse; there are many mansions.
but what is the heaven of heavens that contain all these? infinitely beyond in its own compass; there Are many mansions.
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But how shall we come to heaven? Saith Christ, I goe to prepare a place for you;
But how shall we come to heaven? Says christ, I go to prepare a place for you;
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as if he should say, all that I have done, is for your sakes, I die and ascend,
as if he should say, all that I have done, is for your sakes, I die and ascend,
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and sit at the right hand of God for your sakes, I will come at the day of judgement to bring you to glory, all that Christ doth now,
and fit At the right hand of God for your sakes, I will come At the day of judgement to bring you to glory, all that christ does now,
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as Godman, as Mediator betweene good and us, all is for our sake. But when Christ is taken from us, how shall wee get thither.
as Godman, as Mediator between good and us, all is for our sake. But when christ is taken from us, how shall we get thither.
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Saith he, I will come, and bring you with me, I will come in glory at the day of Iudgement in the clouds and inable you to meete me; Says he, I will come, and bring you with me, I will come in glory At the day of Judgement in the Clouds and inable you to meet me;
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and thence bring you to those heavenly mansions in my fathers house, never doubt how these things shall bee done, I will doe them all;
and thence bring you to those heavenly mansions in my Father's house, never doubt how these things shall be done, I will do them all;
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Thus Christ would confirme their faith, there is the greatest happinesse and comfort in this, wherein he would have them setled;
Thus christ would confirm their faith, there is the greatest happiness and Comfort in this, wherein he would have them settled;
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this should stir us up to settle our hearts, this way; But the time is past, this shall be sufficient for this time. FINIS.
this should stir us up to settle our hearts, this Way; But the time is past, this shall be sufficient for this time. FINIS.
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FAITHS TRIVMPH OVER THE GREATEST TRYALLS. SERMON XXXII. HEB. 11. 17. By faith Abraham when he was tried, offered up his sonne Isaac, and hee that had received the promise offered up his onely begotten sonne.
FAITHS TRIUMPH OVER THE GREATEST TRYALLS. SERMON XXXII. HEBREW. 11. 17. By faith Abraham when he was tried, offered up his son Isaac, and he that had received the promise offered up his only begotten son.
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THis Chapter doth speake in the commendation of the Faith of many of the Patriarchs, and Abraham among the rest is brought in, with a manifest testimony of his Faith:
THis Chapter does speak in the commendation of the Faith of many of the Patriarchs, and Abraham among the rest is brought in, with a manifest testimony of his Faith:
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if Isaac were a thousand sonnes thou shouldest have them all, though I am a father,
if Isaac were a thousand Sons thou Shouldst have them all, though I am a father,
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to give up his Countrey in the 8. verse, by faith Abraham when hee was called of God, to goe out in a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed,
to give up his Country in the 8. verse, by faith Abraham when he was called of God, to go out in a place which he should After receive for an inheritance, obeyed,
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and hee went out not knowing whether hee went. and he went out not knowing whither he went.
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To leave our friends, our parents, to take our journey wee know not whither, to live among wee know not whom,
To leave our Friends, our Parents, to take our journey we know not whither, to live among we know not whom,
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and all this upon a bare word; this was not an easie thing, to part with good land for some good words;
and all this upon a bore word; this was not an easy thing, to part with good land for Some good words;
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this was a hard matter, sence derides it, and reason contemnes it, and will not hearken to it,
this was a hard matter, sense derides it, and reason contemnes it, and will not harken to it,
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but Faith can see more in Gods promise, then sence can find.
but Faith can see more in God's promise, then sense can find.
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Abraham will leave his Countrey, when God calls him to it, but never shall lose his Inheritance by beleeving and obeying:Abraham will leave his Country, when God calls him to it, but never shall loose his Inheritance by believing and obeying:
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no man did ever yet hazard his estate, who could part with it upon obedient tearmes.
no man did ever yet hazard his estate, who could part with it upon obedient terms.
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A second thing that hee is to part with, is with his Sonne, his only sonne, his first begotten sonne, in this Act of faith;
A second thing that he is to part with, is with his Son, his only son, his First begotten son, in this Act of faith;
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Abraham sayles against wind and tyde, where hee breakes through the contentments of the world, not only of sence and reason, but of naturall affection.Abraham sails against wind and tIED, where he breaks through the contentment's of the world, not only of sense and reason, but of natural affection.
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The story in a word is this, God after many yeares patience, at length gave Abraham a sonne in his old age, he was the child of many prayers,
The story in a word is this, God After many Years patience, At length gave Abraham a son in his old age, he was the child of many Prayers,
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and of many teares, the parents delight, and to Abrahams thinking an heire of life, because a child of the Promise;
and of many tears, the Parents delight, and to Abrahams thinking an heir of life, Because a child of the Promise;
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hee had not long spent his gray haires in a strange land, but God on a sudden calls upon Abraham to give backe his sonne, his very sonne Isaac, as we may reade in the 22 of Genesis.
he had not long spent his grey hairs in a strange land, but God on a sudden calls upon Abraham to give back his son, his very son Isaac, as we may read in the 22 of Genesis.
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Now what doth Abraham doe? how doth hee behave himselfe? doth he expostulate with God? Any thing, Lord but spare my sonne Isaac. Nay, the Text saith, hee offered up his sonne;
Now what does Abraham do? how does he behave himself? does he expostulate with God? Any thing, Lord but spare my son Isaac. Nay, the Text Says, he offered up his son;
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Doth hee murmure and grumble against God in this manner;
Does he murmur and grumble against God in this manner;
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Lord why dost thou single out this delight of mine? why dost thou seeme to envie this blessing of mine? No hee offered up his Isaac;
Lord why dost thou single out this delight of mine? why dost thou seem to envy this blessing of mine? No he offered up his Isaac;
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as if the Text had expressed Abrahams language thus;
as if the Text had expressed Abrahams language thus;
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O Lord my God, what is it that thou callest for? whom is it that thou callest for? is it for my only sonne Isaac, the sonne of my love, the sonne of thy promise, the sonne of my age? verely Lord thou shalt have him;
Oh Lord my God, what is it that thou Callest for? whom is it that thou Callest for? is it for my only son Isaac, the son of my love, the son of thy promise, the son of my age? verily Lord thou shalt have him;
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it is true, I love him dearely well, but I love thee better; I got him by beleeving, and I shall never lose him by obeying;
it is true, I love him dearly well, but I love thee better; I god him by believing, and I shall never loose him by obeying;
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yet Lord thou art a God, if I give him, he is a sacrifice acceptable, and though I kill him, yet thou canst quicken him and raise him againe;
yet Lord thou art a God, if I give him, he is a sacrifice acceptable, and though I kill him, yet thou Canst quicken him and raise him again;
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I shall never lose my Isaac, though I part with my sonne, for thou hast said in Isaac shall thy seed bee called.
I shall never loose my Isaac, though I part with my son, for thou hast said in Isaac shall thy seed be called.
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Now the parts of these words are two; First, we have Abrahams great tryall. Secondly, we have Abrahams acquitment.
Now the parts of these words Are two; First, we have Abrahams great trial. Secondly, we have Abrahams acquitment.
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First his tryall, Abraham was tried when hee offered up his sonne. Secondly his acquitment, by Faith Abraham offered up his sonne.
First his trial, Abraham was tried when he offered up his son. Secondly his acquitment, by Faith Abraham offered up his son.
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In the former we may observe three particulars; First, the person that is tryed, Abraham. Secondly, the Person that tried him, God.
In the former we may observe three particulars; First, the person that is tried, Abraham. Secondly, the Person that tried him, God.
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Thirdly, the thing wherein hee war tried, it was no ordinary thing, it was to part with a part of himselfe, to offer up his deare sonne Isaac.
Thirdly, the thing wherein he war tried, it was no ordinary thing, it was to part with a part of himself, to offer up his deer son Isaac.
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In the latter part two things are observable;
In the latter part two things Are observable;
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First, his quickening up himselfe in his obedientiall act, hee offered up Isaac, saith the Text.
First, his quickening up himself in his obediential act, he offered up Isaac, Says the Text.
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Secondly, the powerfull cause which did inable Abraham to so difficult a worke;
Secondly, the powerful cause which did inable Abraham to so difficult a work;
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By faith Abraham when hee was tried offered up his sonne, and hee that had received the promise offered up his only begotten sonne, By faith Abraham when he was tried offered up his son, and he that had received the promise offered up his only begotten son,
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Now I cannot handle all these parts by severall peeces as they lye, therefore I will deliver to you the juyce and substance of all that I have to say, in two Propositions, there might bee many more collected from these words,
Now I cannot handle all these parts by several Pieces as they lie, Therefore I will deliver to you the juice and substance of all that I have to say, in two Propositions, there might be many more collected from these words,
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but I will speake of no more, the first is this; That strong and great tryals may befall strong and great Christians. The second Proposition is this;
but I will speak of no more, the First is this; That strong and great trials may befall strong and great Christians. The second Proposition is this;
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That Faith will make a man acquit himselfe in great tryals. Now for the first. That strong and great tryalls may befall strong and great Christians.
That Faith will make a man acquit himself in great trials. Now for the First. That strong and great trials may befall strong and great Christians.
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The Text cleares it in Abraham, about his sonne, his only son, a great triall, there are ten remarkable steppes in this triall of Abraham in offering up his Sonne. The Text clears it in Abraham, about his son, his only son, a great trial, there Are ten remarkable steps in this trial of Abraham in offering up his Son.
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First, had it beene to part with a dutifull servant, this had been something, but to part with a Sonne, this is much more, this wee know that the relation of a servant is much lesse then that of a child.
First, had it been to part with a dutiful servant, this had been something, but to part with a Son, this is much more, this we know that the Relation of a servant is much less then that of a child.
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Againe, if hee had beene to part with a faithfull friend, such a one as Ionathan was to David, this would have tried him,
Again, if he had been to part with a faithful friend, such a one as Ionathan was to David, this would have tried him,
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but to part with a tender Isaac, this is much more.
but to part with a tender Isaac, this is much more.
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Againe, if it were an adopted sonne that he were to part with, it were not so much,
Again, if it were an adopted son that he were to part with, it were not so much,
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Againe, if he were a sonne amongst many more, but hee must part with his only sonne, his only sonne Isaac.
Again, if he were a son among many more, but he must part with his only son, his only son Isaac.
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Againe, if Abraham had beene young, and might have enjoyed another sonne, it had not beene so much,
Again, if Abraham had been young, and might have enjoyed Another son, it had not been so much,
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but he is the only sonne of his old age.
but he is the only son of his old age.
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Againe, if it were the sonne of his old age, if it had beene an Ismael, this had not beene so much,
Again, if it were the son of his old age, if it had been an Ishmael, this had not been so much,
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but his only sonne Isaac, a child of promise, and of prayer, a child of many teares.
but his only son Isaac, a child of promise, and of prayer, a child of many tears.
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Againe, if it had beene a sonne wherein wee tooke no great delight, that his affections were not so much set upon, it had not beene so much,
Again, if it had been a son wherein we took no great delight, that his affections were not so much Set upon, it had not been so much,
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but it was the sonne of his love;
but it was the son of his love;
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he must not onely part with his only sonne, and the only sonne of his old age,
he must not only part with his only son, and the only son of his old age,
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but his only sonne whom he loved.
but his only son whom he loved.
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Againe, if it were but only to part from him, to have him takenaway, this had not beene so much,
Again, if it were but only to part from him, to have him takenaway, this had not been so much,
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but he must kill his sonne, hee must cut his sonne all in peeces, and so offer him up to God, wherein his heart might have disputed with that sinfull act of murder.
but he must kill his son, he must Cut his son all in Pieces, and so offer him up to God, wherein his heart might have disputed with that sinful act of murder.
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Againe, if another had beene to doe it, to cut his sonne in peeces, but Abraham must doe it himselfe, the tender Father must take away the life of his tender child.
Again, if Another had been to do it, to Cut his son in Pieces, but Abraham must do it himself, the tender Father must take away the life of his tender child.
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Againe, it had not beene so great;
Again, it had not been so great;
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if Abraham had beene to doe it presently, or neere to some of his friends, that might have hindered him from this Act;
if Abraham had been to do it presently, or near to Some of his Friends, that might have hindered him from this Act;
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but Abraham must goe three dayes journey;
but Abraham must go three days journey;
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and must goe to an unknowne place, and there must poure out the heart and bloud, and life of his Isaac.
and must go to an unknown place, and there must pour out the heart and blood, and life of his Isaac.
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In these many particulars we may see the greatnesse of Abrahams triall;
In these many particulars we may see the greatness of Abrahams trial;
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O the heighth and depth, and bredth of this triall, no one could impose such a triall,
Oh the height and depth, and breadth of this trial, no one could impose such a trial,
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but a God, and none could answer such a triall but an Abraham.
but a God, and none could answer such a trial but an Abraham.
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Iob may come in as another instance, God gives Iob this testimony, that hee was an eminent person, None like him in the earth, a perfect and upright man, Job may come in as Another instance, God gives Job this testimony, that he was an eminent person, None like him in the earth, a perfect and upright man,
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and one that feared God, and eschewed evill; and one that feared God, and Eschewed evil;
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Hee seemed to be the tallest Cedar, and yet hee had the sharpest windes, his eminencie in grace, would not deliver him from trouble, hee is tried many wayes, in the losse of his cattell,
He seemed to be the Tallest Cedar, and yet he had the Sharpest winds, his eminency in grace, would not deliver him from trouble, he is tried many ways, in the loss of his cattle,
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and then in the losse of his servants, and then in the losse of his children,
and then in the loss of his Servants, and then in the loss of his children,
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and in the losse of all his children at once, and all on a sudden, and at such a time, the time of his greatest prosperitie:
and in the loss of all his children At once, and all on a sudden, and At such a time, the time of his greatest Prosperity:
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hee is tried by his neere friends, condemned for an hypocrite, and by his owne wife contemned, and tempted to curse God;
he is tried by his near Friends, condemned for an hypocrite, and by his own wife contemned, and tempted to curse God;
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and he was tried by God himselfe, Hee wrote bitter things against him, and fastened his arrowes in his spirit.
and he was tried by God himself, He wrote bitter things against him, and fastened his arrows in his Spirit.
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But to leave these instances, let me crave leave a little to touch upon two things for the full and cleere opening of this point.
But to leave these instances, let me crave leave a little to touch upon two things for the full and clear opening of this point.
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First, I will shew you wherein the strength of a tryall may consist.
First, I will show you wherein the strength of a trial may consist.
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And secondly I will shew you, why God is pleased to lay strong and great trialls, upon strong and great Christians.
And secondly I will show you, why God is pleased to lay strong and great trials, upon strong and great Christians.
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First, wherein the strength of a triall may consist, and I will observe sixe things which may make a triall great;
First, wherein the strength of a trial may consist, and I will observe sixe things which may make a trial great;
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First, one is the goodnesse, and kindnesse of the agent that deales with us, when any neere to us in a singular relation to us, shall seeme to turne against us, First, one is the Goodness, and kindness of the agent that deals with us, when any near to us in a singular Relation to us, shall seem to turn against us,
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and spoyle us, and persecute us, when a deare friend shall prove a bitter enemy;
and spoil us, and persecute us, when a deer friend shall prove a bitter enemy;
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O this is a heavy triall, no sword cuts so sharpe as this, nothing makes a greater wound then this;
Oh this is a heavy trial, no sword cuts so sharp as this, nothing makes a greater wound then this;
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when God himselfe shall seeme to reject:
when God himself shall seem to reject:
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Hee who had said thus much, I will be a God to Abraham, and I will blesse thee,
He who had said thus much, I will be a God to Abraham, and I will bless thee,
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and multiply thy seed, and yet now to command him a Duell with his sonne:
and multiply thy seed, and yet now to command him a Duel with his son:
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for a man to meet with a condition of trouble and sorrow, when he expects all mercy and compassion, and tendernesse of love;
for a man to meet with a condition of trouble and sorrow, when he expects all mercy and compassion, and tenderness of love;
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O this doth cause singular sorrow: to meete with waves in the middest of the Ocean, it is a common thing,
Oh this does cause singular sorrow: to meet with waves in the midst of the Ocean, it is a Common thing,
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but to thrust the ship into some harbour, and there to meet shipwrack, O this is very much:
but to thrust the ship into Some harbour, and there to meet shipwreck, Oh this is very much:
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for a Christian to find scornes, and hard usage from the world, this is but an ordinary thing;
for a Christian to find scorns, and hard usage from the world, this is but an ordinary thing;
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but when he lookes up to heaven, & receives such lookes and frownes from God, that fetch teares from his eyes,
but when he looks up to heaven, & receives such looks and frowns from God, that fetch tears from his eyes,
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and from his heart, this is much more.
and from his heart, this is much more.
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Secondly, the strength of a tryall may consist in the neernesse of an object, when the triall is not that which rends the garment, but rends the heart;
Secondly, the strength of a trial may consist in the nearness of an Object, when the trial is not that which rends the garment, but rends the heart;
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for a woman to lose her ring, is not so much, but to lose her husband, this is much more;
for a woman to loose her ring, is not so much, but to loose her husband, this is much more;
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for a man to lose an outward thing is something, but to lose a child is much more;
for a man to loose an outward thing is something, but to loose a child is much more;
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this many times is the renting of the loynes a sunder, for David to lose a servant is not so much,
this many times is the renting of the loins a sunder, for David to loose a servant is not so much,
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but when David loses an Absalom, then he cries out, O Absalom my sonne, would God I had died for thee.
but when David loses an Absalom, then he cries out, Oh Absalom my son, would God I had died for thee.
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O Absalom my sonne, my sonne. O Absalom my son, my son.
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God is pleased many times to trie his servants, by taking away the delight of their eyes,
God is pleased many times to try his Servants, by taking away the delight of their eyes,
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and the joy of their heart, and the hope of their lives.and the joy of their heart, and the hope of their lives.
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Thirdly, the strength of a triall may consist in the neerenesse of a comfort, a triall is strongest when it seemes to plucke away the thing that is neerest the heart,
Thirdly, the strength of a trial may consist in the nearness of a Comfort, a trial is Strongest when it seems to pluck away the thing that is nearest the heart,
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when God pluckes away a Childe sucking at the breast, when he takes away that wherein our delight is fixed;
when God plucks away a Child sucking At the breast, when he Takes away that wherein our delight is fixed;
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when God on a sudden, doth take away and consume the Gourd that shadowed Ionah, when he snatches away the thing that wee take content in;
when God on a sudden, does take away and consume the Gourd that shadowed Jonah, when he snatches away the thing that we take content in;
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O this will enter to the quicke, and greatly amaze us, when our affection is placed,
Oh this will enter to the quick, and greatly amaze us, when our affection is placed,
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and setled in a designed object, in a person that wee neerely love, and now to take away that comfort,
and settled in a designed Object, in a person that we nearly love, and now to take away that Comfort,
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and as it were to diverse the heart from the heart; O this goes neere us, this doth exceedingly trouble a person.
and as it were to diverse the heart from the heart; Oh this Goes near us, this does exceedingly trouble a person.
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Fourthly, the strength of a triall may consist in the suddennesse of it, to enjoy a comfort,
Fourthly, the strength of a trial may consist in the suddenness of it, to enjoy a Comfort,
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and on a sudden to have it taken away, as it were a mans sleepe, such a thing that he did not dreame of,
and on a sudden to have it taken away, as it were a men sleep, such a thing that he did not dream of,
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when hee did not expect, that such a thing would befall him, if a man had heard something before hand, hee might have beene better fitted for it;
when he did not expect, that such a thing would befall him, if a man had herd something before hand, he might have been better fitted for it;
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When the Prophet saw the Cloude descend out of the Sea, being warned of abundance of raine, hee hastened to escape.
When the Prophet saw the Cloud descend out of the Sea, being warned of abundance of rain, he hastened to escape.
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So if a person have fore-notice of such a crosse that would fall upon him, hee might be somewhat armed and prepared, he might in some measure be able to beare his triall,
So if a person have fore-notice of such a cross that would fallen upon him, he might be somewhat armed and prepared, he might in Some measure be able to bear his trial,
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like a little Boate well mannaged may meet with lofty waves, but when the affliction shall take a man at unawares,
like a little Boat well managed may meet with lofty waves, but when the affliction shall take a man At unawares,
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when it takes us before wee can gather our selves together, before wee can put out our selves in prayer;
when it Takes us before we can gather our selves together, before we can put out our selves in prayer;
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for a man to goe forth, and come home and find a wife dead, and for a Woman to goe forth,
for a man to go forth, and come home and find a wife dead, and for a Woman to go forth,
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and come home and find her Husband dead:
and come home and find her Husband dead:
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for a tender Mother to kisse her child, and lay it downe to rest, and the next turne to find her child dead; this is a great triall.
for a tender Mother to kiss her child, and lay it down to rest, and the next turn to find her child dead; this is a great trial.
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Fifthly, the strength of a triall is in the successivenesse of a triall, the repetition of atriall,
Fifthly, the strength of a trial is in the successiveness of a trial, the repetition of atrial,
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when Iobs messengers come with newes of one affliction, having scarse delivered their message, and their errand,
when Jobs messengers come with news of one affliction, having scarce Delivered their message, and their errand,
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but another comes, when there is a course of triall one after another;
but Another comes, when there is a course of trial one After Another;
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Thou, O Lord, hast set mee as a marke, saith Iob; Why a marke? why God had,Thou, Oh Lord, hast Set me as a mark, Says Job; Why a mark? why God had,
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as it were, singled him a man for sorrow and triall, one arrow had no sooner lighted on him,
as it were, singled him a man for sorrow and trial, one arrow had no sooner lighted on him,
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but another comes and pierces him;
but Another comes and pierces him;
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Now this doth deeply prove our patience, and makes us sometime wonder, that the Lord should give us no rest,
Now this does deeply prove our patience, and makes us sometime wonder, that the Lord should give us no rest,
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when one affliction shall succeed another, without any Cordiall; when the handkerchiffe shall no sooner wipe off one teare, but presently another distills downe;
when one affliction shall succeed Another, without any Cordial; when the handkerchief shall no sooner wipe off one tear, but presently Another distils down;
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Herein is a great strength of triall, the heart is wonderfully cast downe.
Herein is a great strength of trial, the heart is wonderfully cast down.
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Sixtly, the strength of a triall may consist in the strangenesse of our obedience to it,
Sixty, the strength of a trial may consist in the strangeness of our Obedience to it,
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as when a matter is put upon us as a dutie to be obeyed, and hath some contradiction to the precept of God:
as when a matter is put upon us as a duty to be obeyed, and hath Some contradiction to the precept of God:
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when a triall doth crosse the precept of obedience, and jussell against the promise of God, that a man can hardly obey God,
when a trial does cross the precept of Obedience, and jussell against the promise of God, that a man can hardly obey God,
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but hee must make God a lyar.
but he must make God a liar.
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Abraham could not have obeyed God in killing his Child, but hee must runne against that other command, forbidding murder;Abraham could not have obeyed God in killing his Child, but he must run against that other command, forbidding murder;
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hee could not deferre it, but hee must violate his faith;
he could not defer it, but he must violate his faith;
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Now this doth exceedingly distract the Soule with a great triall, the more contrary the triall is to the precept of obedience, the greater is the triall,
Now this does exceedingly distract the Soul with a great trial, the more contrary the trial is to the precept of Obedience, the greater is the trial,
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and the more neere to the person. But I proceed to the next question.
and the more near to the person. But I proceed to the next question.
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Why the Lord doth impose great trials upon great Christians, the reasons of it may be these;
Why the Lord does impose great trials upon great Christians, the Reasons of it may be these;
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First, great grace will be obscure, and will scarse shew it selfe, unlesse there bee great trialls;
First, great grace will be Obscure, and will scarce show it self, unless there be great trials;
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and therefore S. Paul when hee was lift up to the third heavens, lest hee should be exalted above measure, there was given him a thorne in the flesh, hee is beaten downe with temptation, that the grace of God might the more appeare.
and Therefore S. Paul when he was lift up to the third heavens, lest he should be exalted above measure, there was given him a thorn in the Flesh, he is beaten down with temptation, that the grace of God might the more appear.
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God doth hereby prevent our fall, and doth hold great grace in great conflicts, that the soule might have little leasure to admire its owne fulnesse.
God does hereby prevent our fallen, and does hold great grace in great conflicts, that the soul might have little leisure to admire its own fullness.
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Secondly, great trialls for great Christians, because who is more able to susteine great trialls then great Christians? God is wise in all his actions;
Secondly, great trials for great Christians, Because who is more able to sustain great trials then great Christians? God is wise in all his actions;
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and as Paul speakes in another case, there was milke for babes, and meat for strong men;
and as Paul speaks in Another case, there was milk for babes, and meat for strong men;
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so when hee imposes many affliction, he considers the person, and so proportions the affliction:
so when he imposes many affliction, he considers the person, and so proportions the affliction:
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hee imposes the greatest burden, upon the greatest Christian, a little blast is enough for a tender oake,
he imposes the greatest burden, upon the greatest Christian, a little blast is enough for a tender oak,
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but a well grounded one may indure the strongest winds:
but a well grounded one may endure the Strongest winds:
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a poore weake Christian, a little triall will cast him downe, but a well experienced Christian that hath inriched himselfe with the promises of God, that hath hardened himselfe with the receit of singular comforts, one that knoweth the life of faith, that hath gotten singular patience, he can indure a hard storme, hee can goe through great trialls with great comfort;
a poor weak Christian, a little trial will cast him down, but a well experienced Christian that hath enriched himself with the promises of God, that hath hardened himself with the receipt of singular comforts, one that Knoweth the life of faith, that hath got singular patience, he can endure a hard storm, he can go through great trials with great Comfort;
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Hee can say with Iob, though thou dost kill mee, yet will I trust in thee;
He can say with Job, though thou dost kill me, yet will I trust in thee;
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hee will bee able to goe through many sad nights, and great trialls, his faith will make him conquer all.
he will be able to go through many sad nights, and great trials, his faith will make him conquer all.
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I come to the second point, and that is this, that Faith will make a man acquit himselfe in great Trialls.
I come to the second point, and that is this, that Faith will make a man acquit himself in great Trials.
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Though Abraham is put upon it, in a great triall, in offering up his sonne, yet by faith Abraham acquits himselfe, and offers up his beloved sonne. Though Abraham is put upon it, in a great trial, in offering up his son, yet by faith Abraham acquits himself, and offers up his Beloved son.
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The meaning of the proposition is this, that faith will inable a man to give backe his dearest comfort againe to God,
The meaning of the proposition is this, that faith will inable a man to give back his dearest Comfort again to God,
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though Isaac lie in Abrahams bosome, though Isaac lie at Abrahams heart, yet Abrahams faith upon Gods call will take him thence,
though Isaac lie in Abrahams bosom, though Isaac lie At Abrahams heart, yet Abrahams faith upon God's call will take him thence,
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and present him to that God who gave him. Faith makes a man resigne up willingly unto God his dearest comfort, as Iob did;
and present him to that God who gave him. Faith makes a man resign up willingly unto God his dearest Comfort, as Job did;
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The Lord hath given, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord. The Lord hath given, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord.
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Beloved, remember this, faith can take a mercy and be thankfull, and faith can part with a mercy and be content.
beloved, Remember this, faith can take a mercy and be thankful, and faith can part with a mercy and be content.
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Paul hee had learned how to abound, and how to be in want; and this lesson was the lesson of faith:Paul he had learned how to abound, and how to be in want; and this Lesson was the Lesson of faith:
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faith makes a Christian take from Christ, what it injoyes, like one of the blessed Martyrs, his condition was,
faith makes a Christian take from christ, what it enjoys, like one of the blessed Martyrs, his condition was,
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if God gave him any mercy, he was chearfull;
if God gave him any mercy, he was cheerful;
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if the Lord take away any mercy, hee sets downe with contentment, quieting his soule in patience,
if the Lord take away any mercy, he sets down with contentment, quieting his soul in patience,
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if God give him any mercy, he was not swolne with pride; if God take away any mercy, he was not cast downe with sorrow.
if God give him any mercy, he was not swollen with pride; if God take away any mercy, he was not cast down with sorrow.
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Dost thou remember mee, O Lord? saith faith: Lord I am unworthy the least of all thy mercies and goodnesse.
Dost thou Remember me, Oh Lord? Says faith: Lord I am unworthy the least of all thy Mercies and Goodness.
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Lord dost thou call for this blessing back againe? why here it is Lord, doe what thou pleasest;
Lord dost thou call for this blessing back again? why Here it is Lord, do what thou pleasest;
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like an honest debtor, saith he, if you can spare me a little, I will thanke you,
like an honest debtor, Says he, if you can spare me a little, I will thank you,
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but if you will have it, here it is;
but if you will have it, Here it is;
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as the blessing is a gift of Gods kindnesse, so neither doth faith account of any mercy,
as the blessing is a gift of God's kindness, so neither does faith account of any mercy,
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but a borrowed, a lent good which God may require when he pleases.
but a borrowed, a lent good which God may require when he Pleases.
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There is a double acquitting of our selves, one is a necessary acquitting, and the other is a pious, and Christian acquitting:
There is a double acquitting of our selves, one is a necessary acquitting, and the other is a pious, and Christian acquitting:
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there is this difference betweene a godly man, and another, when God calls for any one of thy comforts, it must be restored, God is the Lord of life,
there is this difference between a godly man, and Another, when God calls for any one of thy comforts, it must be restored, God is the Lord of life,
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and whether we are willing or not, when he calls, the comfort and we must part,
and whither we Are willing or not, when he calls, the Comfort and we must part,
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and in this respect a man who wants a lively faith, may acquit himselfe in a triall,
and in this respect a man who Wants a lively faith, may acquit himself in a trial,
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when hee sees that floods of teares will not help him, specially when he sees it is past recovery, he resignes up a comfort,
when he sees that floods of tears will not help him, specially when he sees it is passed recovery, he resignes up a Comfort,
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when he can keepe it no longer, hee will part with a blessing when hee cannot avoid i• ….
when he can keep it no longer, he will part with a blessing when he cannot avoid i• ….
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But then there is a pious acquitting of our selves, when God calls for a comfort backe, the hand of Faith presents the comfort to God againe,
But then there is a pious acquitting of our selves, when God calls for a Comfort back, the hand of Faith presents the Comfort to God again,
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when God calls for Isaac, Abraham presently resignes up his beloved Sonne againe, upon this ground;
when God calls for Isaac, Abraham presently resignes up his Beloved Son again, upon this ground;
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God is the Lord who gave him, and now the Lord calls for him backe againe;
God is the Lord who gave him, and now the Lord calls for him back again;
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I and the Lord shall have him;
I and the Lord shall have him;
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thus Faith acquits the soule in great triall, and joynes with God against all our owne contentments, to set downe with much patience in great losses, to submit to Gods call, and Gods appointment.
thus Faith acquits the soul in great trial, and joins with God against all our own contentment's, to Set down with much patience in great losses, to submit to God's call, and God's appointment.
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Now the reasons why Faith can acquit a man in great trialls may be these.
Now the Reasons why Faith can acquit a man in great trials may be these.
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First, Faith can exalt Gods will above all, and submit our wills to Gods will, remember this.
First, Faith can exalt God's will above all, and submit our wills to God's will, Remember this.
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God is the Authour of mercy, when he will he gives us, and when hee pleaseth, hee takes it away againe.
God is the Author of mercy, when he will he gives us, and when he Pleases, he Takes it away again.
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It is well to have abundance, saith nature, and sence, we cannot be without it? no saith Faith, I will yeeld to Gods will, it is good to enjoy this saith Sence;
It is well to have abundance, Says nature, and sense, we cannot be without it? no Says Faith, I will yield to God's will, it is good to enjoy this Says Sense;
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it is better to part with it, saith Faith, when God calls for it.
it is better to part with it, Says Faith, when God calls for it.
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Secondly, Faith can give God the glory of all outward comforts, this is a great occasion of stilling our soules, to find out the right owner of ourcomforts;
Secondly, Faith can give God the glory of all outward comforts, this is a great occasion of stilling our Souls, to find out the right owner of ourcomforts;
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and that all mercyes come from God, this would make us submit in the day of triall:
and that all Mercies come from God, this would make us submit in the day of trial:
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this is certaine, God is the God of our bodyes, and of our soules, and of our comforts;
this is certain, God is the God of our bodies, and of our Souls, and of our comforts;
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who hath more right to possession then the owner, all our comforts are but Gods servants, God is the great Land-Lord of heaven and earth, the God of all our possessions;
who hath more right to possession then the owner, all our comforts Are but God's Servants, God is the great Land-Lord of heaven and earth, the God of all our possessions;
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what if hee be pleased to gather a flower, wee are but tenantsat will, and whatsoever our outward estate is, Faith overlookes all,
what if he be pleased to gather a flower, we Are but tenantsat will, and whatsoever our outward estate is, Faith overlooks all,
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and submits all to God, and receives it by Gods permission, and doth as it were heare the Lord say, I must doe what I will with mine owne;
and submits all to God, and receives it by God's permission, and does as it were hear the Lord say, I must do what I will with mine own;
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Faith makes a man say, nothing is mine owne, my Child is not mine owne, my Wife is not mine owne, it is Gods possession, when God calls for it;
Faith makes a man say, nothing is mine own, my Child is not mine own, my Wife is not mine own, it is God's possession, when God calls for it;
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Faith resignes it up as Gods due, faith renders unto God, the things that are Gods.
Faith resignes it up as God's due, faith renders unto God, the things that Are God's
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Thirdly, Faith can make the soule acquit it selfe in great trials, because faith findes no losse by obedienciall submission,
Thirdly, Faith can make the soul acquit it self in great trials, Because faith finds no loss by obedienciall submission,
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for all our unwillingnesse to resigne up, and to part with any comfort, it doth arise from infidelitie,
for all our unwillingness to resign up, and to part with any Comfort, it does arise from infidelity,
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or from the stubbornnesse that is in a person, when a man haves and holds his comfort contrary to Gods will;
or from the stubbornness that is in a person, when a man haves and holds his Comfort contrary to God's will;
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or else it doth arise from a conceit that some dammage will redound to our selves, in parting with such a blessing,
or Else it does arise from a conceit that Some damage will redound to our selves, in parting with such a blessing,
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but faith sees safety enough to yeeld up all into Gods hands, who is the Father of mercy, and God of all consolation.
but faith sees safety enough to yield up all into God's hands, who is the Father of mercy, and God of all consolation.
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Thus we see Abraham being put to it about his only sonne, he gives up his child, his Isaac, and God bestowes Isaac upon Abraham againe;
Thus we see Abraham being put to it about his only son, he gives up his child, his Isaac, and God bestows Isaac upon Abraham again;
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nay, a further degree of blessing confirmed with an oath; In blessing, I will blesse thee;
nay, a further degree of blessing confirmed with an oath; In blessing, I will bless thee;
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and in multiplying, I will multiply thee, and will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven; This is ever true;and in multiplying, I will multiply thee, and will multiply thy seed as the Stars of heaven; This is ever true;
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faith makes a man give back a blessing with this conclusion, either God will continue the comfort to a person,
faith makes a man give back a blessing with this conclusion, either God will continue the Comfort to a person,
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or else he wil give him more, or a better for it. Fourthly, a fourth reason why Faith can make a man acquit himselfe in great trialls,
or Else he will give him more, or a better for it. Fourthly, a fourth reason why Faith can make a man acquit himself in great trials,
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because Faith can find all losses made up in God alone; Faith can find God as a most ample and universall good;
Because Faith can find all losses made up in God alone; Faith can find God as a most ample and universal good;
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Faith doth looke upon God as a particular good, and such a good that answers all againe, that abundantly makes up all losses:
Faith does look upon God as a particular good, and such a good that answers all again, that abundantly makes up all losses:
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There be many broken peeces of comfort that must concurre to make up our outward good;
There be many broken Pieces of Comfort that must concur to make up our outward good;
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for our good here below is a compounded good, the Wife is a part that makes up our good below;
for our good Here below is a compounded good, the Wife is a part that makes up our good below;
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and our children are a part that makes up our good below, and our health, and our riches, and our friends;
and our children Are a part that makes up our good below, and our health, and our riches, and our Friends;
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many of these concurre together, to make up our good below:
many of these concur together, to make up our good below:
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but God is all this in himselfe, and much more, whatsoever good, whatsoever comforts, are in a Child, a Wife, a Husband,
but God is all this in himself, and much more, whatsoever good, whatsoever comforts, Are in a Child, a Wife, a Husband,
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or in friends, in riches, in health, all that is in God, and much more to faith:
or in Friends, in riches, in health, all that is in God, and much more to faith:
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what is that thou seest in a Husband, or in a Wife, or in a Child, that thou mayest not see in God? What is that thou findest in a friend, that thou mayest not findin God? and what is there in riches, that thou mayest not have much more in God? the Husband can doe thee no good without God, who can doe thee so much good as God? the Husband can comfort thee, who can comfort thee so much as God? a friend may counsell thee,
what is that thou See in a Husband, or in a Wife, or in a Child, that thou Mayest not see in God? What is that thou Findest in a friend, that thou Mayest not findin God? and what is there in riches, that thou Mayest not have much more in God? the Husband can do thee no good without God, who can do thee so much good as God? the Husband can Comfort thee, who can Comfort thee so much as God? a friend may counsel thee,
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and direct thee, but hee cannot deliver thee;
and Direct thee, but he cannot deliver thee;
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Faith sees more in God then in riches, more in God then in all outward blessings;
Faith sees more in God then in riches, more in God then in all outward blessings;
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bring all the outward comforts together, they cannot make up a Christians comfort;
bring all the outward comforts together, they cannot make up a Christians Comfort;
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Faith is never satisfied with these things, it is not a Child alone, nor a Husband alone,
Faith is never satisfied with these things, it is not a Child alone, nor a Husband alone,
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nor a Wife alone, nor a friend alone, that makes up a Christians comfort, but God alone can doe it;
nor a Wife alone, nor a friend alone, that makes up a Christians Comfort, but God alone can do it;
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whatsoever is in any outward comfort, Faith findes it much more in God, God and his favour, God and his gracious countenance, these make up a Christians comfort, this alone supports the Christian,
whatsoever is in any outward Comfort, Faith finds it much more in God, God and his favour, God and his gracious countenance, these make up a Christians Comfort, this alone supports the Christian,
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and in the want of all things Faith can comfort it selfe in the favour of God;
and in the want of all things Faith can Comfort it self in the favour of God;
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in the losse of all things, Faith can find all againe in the favour of God.
in the loss of all things, Faith can find all again in the favour of God.
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This is a fourth reason why Faith makes a man acquit himselfe in great Tryalls.
This is a fourth reason why Faith makes a man acquit himself in great Trials.
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A fift reason why Faith makes a man acquit himselfe in great troubles, because Faith knowes upon what tearmes wee possesse all these outward comforts, upon what small grounds wee possesse them; upon moveable and changeable titles.
A fift reason why Faith makes a man acquit himself in great Troubles, Because Faith knows upon what terms we possess all these outward comforts, upon what small grounds we possess them; upon movable and changeable titles.
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Faith lookes upon all these things, as upon things that hee must part from;
Faith looks upon all these things, as upon things that he must part from;
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we have here no abiding Citie, our place and b• … ing here is but for a short time,
we have Here no abiding city, our place and b• … ing Here is but for a short time,
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and remember this, God never bestoweth any comfort upon thee or mee, with an assurance of an immortall possession, all the assurance that he hath given thee is nothing, all the creature is but vanity, it is of a shifting nature,
and Remember this, God never bestoweth any Comfort upon thee or me, with an assurance of an immortal possession, all the assurance that he hath given thee is nothing, all the creature is but vanity, it is of a shifting nature,
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and therefore it is said of riches, that they doe take to themselves wings, they skippe away, honour is soone gone, riches are soone gone, the life of man is soone gone, the life of man is but a breath, a vapour which is presently consumed,
and Therefore it is said of riches, that they do take to themselves wings, they skip away, honour is soon gone, riches Are soon gone, the life of man is soon gone, the life of man is but a breath, a vapour which is presently consumed,
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but a glasse of a brittle substance, all our comforts are of a changeable nature; that whereon wee set our affection, is taken from us in a moment.
but a glass of a brittle substance, all our comforts Are of a changeable nature; that whereon we Set our affection, is taken from us in a moment.
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Thus I have opened these two points, now give mee leave to make some use;
Thus I have opened these two points, now give me leave to make Some use;
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I will spare to speake to you of the occasion of our meeting together, for Funerall Sermons are not for the advantage of the dead,
I will spare to speak to you of the occasion of our meeting together, for Funeral Sermons Are not for the advantage of the dead,
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but for the instruction of the living: there are two Uses that I will make of those two propositions;
but for the instruction of the living: there Are two Uses that I will make of those two propositions;
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I know many more may be produced, but I consider the time. The first Use is this;
I know many more may be produced, but I Consider the time. The First Use is this;
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Since great tryalls may befall great Christians, then let us prepare for great tryalls, for as much as such kind and degrees of affliction and crosses may befall us.
Since great trials may befall great Christians, then let us prepare for great trials, for as much as such kind and Degrees of affliction and Crosses may befall us.
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There are two things that a man should alwayes provide for, one is while wee live to provide for Death;
There Are two things that a man should always provide for, one is while we live to provide for Death;
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the other is while we are in prosperitie, to provide for affliction, for a change: and for this consider two things;
the other is while we Are in Prosperity, to provide for affliction, for a change: and for this Consider two things;
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First, our outward condition is but a shadow, it hath a naturall aptnesse to change;
First, our outward condition is but a shadow, it hath a natural aptness to change;
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there is not a person that heares mee this day, but this may concerne his outward condition;
there is not a person that hears me this day, but this may concern his outward condition;
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Man is borne unto trouble, saith Iob, as the sparkes flie upward; as if trouble were his naturall spheare wherein he is to move.Man is born unto trouble, Says Job, as the sparks fly upward; as if trouble were his natural sphere wherein he is to move.
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Thou canst not assure thy selfe of life, no not a moment;
Thou Canst not assure thy self of life, no not a moment;
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nor of any of these outward comforts, neither canst thou promise thy selfe securitie in any state or condition,
nor of any of these outward comforts, neither Canst thou promise thy self security in any state or condition,
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though thou maist get assurance that God will save thee, yet thou canst never get assurance, that God will never trie thee;
though thou Mayest get assurance that God will save thee, yet thou Canst never get assurance, that God will never try thee;
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wee see that Death enters into many houses of this Citie at this time, in one house, one hath lost a Father;
we see that Death enters into many houses of this city At this time, in one house, one hath lost a Father;
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another hath lost a Wife, another hath lost a Husband, another hath lost a Child, another is in sorrow for the losse of a deare friend;
Another hath lost a Wife, Another hath lost a Husband, Another hath lost a Child, Another is in sorrow for the loss of a deer friend;
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and therefore wee should provide for a change, because the next commission of Death, may enter into our houses;
and Therefore we should provide for a change, Because the next commission of Death, may enter into our houses;
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it is our sinnes that puts our lives upon these conditions;
it is our Sins that puts our lives upon these conditions;
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our sinnes doe alwayes leave something contrary to our comforts, to alter and change our present condition, Death takes away our life,
our Sins do always leave something contrary to our comforts, to altar and change our present condition, Death Takes away our life,
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how soone doth Death lay honour in the dust? how soone is beautie ecclipsed by deformitie? our strength laid down by weaknesse? our health overcome by sicknesse, our life overtaken by Death;
how soon does Death lay honour in the dust? how soon is beauty eclipsed by deformity? our strength laid down by weakness? our health overcome by sickness, our life overtaken by Death;
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all these may ecclipse our comforts, these cloudes may soone darken our sunne;
all these may eclipse our comforts, these Clouds may soon darken our sun;
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one thing or other every moment is ready to put out our candle, to darken our day, to cease our life;
one thing or other every moment is ready to put out our candle, to darken our day, to cease our life;
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alas what is life but a shadow? What is honour but a blast? what are the things we doe so much pride our selves in? they are but as Ionahs Gourd, which perisheth in a moment,
alas what is life but a shadow? What is honour but a blast? what Are the things we do so much pride our selves in? they Are but as Jonahs Gourd, which Perishes in a moment,
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and many times the cause of our sorrow and affliction;
and many times the cause of our sorrow and affliction;
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the losse of them a greater griefe then the want of them, this staffe on which we leane will soone bee broken;
the loss of them a greater grief then the want of them, this staff on which we lean will soon be broken;
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a Ship may last for a while, but shee will sinke at the last.
a Ship may last for a while, but she will sink At the last.
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What is the Wise mans verdict of all things under the Sunne? hee concludes they are all vanity; that is not enough, they are nothing but vanity; that is not enough neither, they are nothing but vanity, and vexation of spirit, things lesse then nothing:
What is the Wise men verdict of all things under the Sun? he concludes they Are all vanity; that is not enough, they Are nothing but vanity; that is not enough neither, they Are nothing but vanity, and vexation of Spirit, things less then nothing:
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then how little is it that wee are to expect from them? we should provide for a change;
then how little is it that we Are to expect from them? we should provide for a change;
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not onely our outward condition is thus changeable, but our inward condition too;
not only our outward condition is thus changeable, but our inward condition too;
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our spirituall comfor is changeable, though there is stability in the maine, yet a Christian meetes with many intermissions.
our spiritual Comfort is changeable, though there is stability in the main, yet a Christian meets with many intermissions.
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Beloved, if our condition were not changeable, I would hold my tongue from exhorting you to provide for a change.
beloved, if our condition were not changeable, I would hold my tongue from exhorting you to provide for a change.
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Secondly, as our our outward condition is cast upon many changes, so when these changes doe befall us,
Secondly, as our our outward condition is cast upon many changes, so when these changes do befall us,
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when they come to strippe us of our comfort, verely they will put us to it.
when they come to strip us of our Comfort, verily they will put us to it.
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Thou art mistaken, thou thinkest thou canst beare a losse, or a crosse, it is not so easie a matter to beare the losse of a Childe,
Thou art mistaken, thou Thinkest thou Canst bear a loss, or a cross, it is not so easy a matter to bear the loss of a Child,
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or a Husband, or a Wife, or a Father, or the losse of a deare friend;
or a Husband, or a Wife, or a Father, or the loss of a deer friend;
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it is not so easie a thing to beare the losse of an estate, as thou thinkest, thou shalt find it a hard matter to beare in worldly sorrow, wee may seeme to take courage before affliction comes,
it is not so easy a thing to bear the loss of an estate, as thou Thinkest, thou shalt find it a hard matter to bear in worldly sorrow, we may seem to take courage before affliction comes,
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but when affliction and tryalls fall upon us, then we are put to it:
but when affliction and trials fallen upon us, then we Are put to it:
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it is with us, as with a Shippe, when the Sunne doth shine, and the Seas are calme,
it is with us, as with a Ship, when the Sun does shine, and the Seas Are Cam,
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and the Wind faire, then shee goes on pleasantly in her motion, but in a storme all little enough to keepe her steady:
and the Wind fair, then she Goes on pleasantly in her motion, but in a storm all little enough to keep her steady:
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in our easie dayes, in our dayes of peace, in our calme estate, then wee can hold up our heads well enough;
in our easy days, in our days of peace, in our Cam estate, then we can hold up our Heads well enough;
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but in our losses and crosses, wee shall hardly beare up, unlesse the Lord doe mightily support us.
but in our losses and Crosses, we shall hardly bear up, unless the Lord do mightily support us.
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Wee may observe two sorts of persons in the world, some are insensible persons, who are like the Rocke that nothing can breake it;
we may observe two sorts of Persons in the world, Some Are insensible Persons, who Are like the Rock that nothing can break it;
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who are so hardened, that though God doe scourge them, yet they feele it not,
who Are so hardened, that though God do scourge them, yet they feel it not,
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though God doth threaten them, they feare not, though Gods hand be already upon them, they regard it not;
though God does threaten them, they Fear not, though God's hand be already upon them, they regard it not;
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a condition not so much now to be checked, as to be deplored. To such persons it is all one, whether God blesse, or whether God curse;
a condition not so much now to be checked, as to be deplored. To such Persons it is all one, whither God bless, or whither God curse;
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whether hee speake by his Word, or by his Rodde, it is all one to them, they feele nothing, nor feare nothing.
whither he speak by his Word, or by his Rod, it is all one to them, they feel nothing, nor Fear nothing.
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Secondly, there is another sort of persons, who are sensible persons, sensible of Gods love, and sensible of Gods anger;
Secondly, there is Another sort of Persons, who Are sensible Persons, sensible of God's love, and sensible of God's anger;
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they know that God is good and wise, that hee doth not strike off our comforts from us, but upon some speciall cause.
they know that God is good and wise, that he does not strike off our comforts from us, but upon Some special cause.
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Now to stay upon God, and to yeeld to the Lord; It is the Lord, let him doe what seemes good unto him.
Now to stay upon God, and to yield to the Lord; It is the Lord, let him do what seems good unto him.
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God doth not deprive me of such a comfort, but hee sees it best for me.
God does not deprive me of such a Comfort, but he sees it best for me.
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Beloved, it were good to learne this lesson, it will cost thee something in a neere tryall, to acquit thy selfe by faith, to acquit God,
beloved, it were good to Learn this Lesson, it will cost thee something in a near trial, to acquit thy self by faith, to acquit God,
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and to submit to his chastisement, to kisse the rodde, to judge the sinne, to bend the soule, to better the life, this were an excellent lesson to learne in all our tryalls and afflictions.
and to submit to his chastisement, to kiss the rod, to judge the sin, to bend the soul, to better the life, this were an excellent Lesson to Learn in all our trials and afflictions.
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Secondly, if great tryalls may befall great Christians, and faith is that which will make a man acquit himselfe in great tryals; then get faith, use faith.
Secondly, if great trials may befall great Christians, and faith is that which will make a man acquit himself in great trials; then get faith, use faith.
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What faith is, I have divers times discovered in this assembly, whence it comes, from heaven,
What faith is, I have diverse times discovered in this assembly, whence it comes, from heaven,
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how we may attaine it, by the Word and Prayer;
how we may attain it, by the Word and Prayer;
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but to omit these I say get faith, labour for this grace of faith, if there were no other reason but this, it is able to support us in our dayes of tryall, it is able to give us comfort in our greatest sorrow;
but to omit these I say get faith, labour for this grace of faith, if there were no other reason but this, it is able to support us in our days of trial, it is able to give us Comfort in our greatest sorrow;
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this were motive enough to make us labour to get faith, the day of tryall being so common,
this were motive enough to make us labour to get faith, the day of trial being so Common,
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and we apt every moment to fall under some tryall or other.
and we apt every moment to fallen under Some trial or other.
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There be foure vertues and speciall effects that faith workes in the soule, which will inable us to goe through great tryalls,
There be foure Virtues and special effects that faith works in the soul, which will inable us to go through great trials,
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and therefore wee should labour to get this grace of faith into our soules. First, faith gets assurance; Secondly, breeds submittance; Thirdly, dependance; and lastly, conveyance.
and Therefore we should labour to get this grace of faith into our Souls. First, faith gets assurance; Secondly, breeds submittance; Thirdly, dependence; and lastly, conveyance.
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First, faith gets assurance, it can eye God as our God, though the stormes be very great, yet God can quiet it.
First, faith gets assurance, it can eye God as our God, though the storms be very great, yet God can quiet it.
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When a man though hee sees his outward comfort dead, yet Faith sees it in the hand of a living God;
When a man though he sees his outward Comfort dead, yet Faith sees it in the hand of a living God;
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Faith assures the soule, God will put an end to the tryall, though there bee a changeablenesse in the outward condition,
Faith assures the soul, God will put an end to the trial, though there be a changeableness in the outward condition,
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yet there is safetie in God, and setlednesse in God.
yet there is safety in God, and Settledness in God.
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Though a man may looke with a dull eye upon his losse, yet if hee can looke upon God with the eye of faith,
Though a man may look with a dull eye upon his loss, yet if he can look upon God with the eye of faith,
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as his God, the absence of a poore creature cannot so much trouble him, as the presence of a gracious,
as his God, the absence of a poor creature cannot so much trouble him, as the presence of a gracious,
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and a glorious God, can comfort and support him. Secondly, submittance is another effect of faith, which faith workes in the soule:
and a glorious God, can Comfort and support him. Secondly, submittance is Another Effect of faith, which faith works in the soul:
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our outward condition is subject to many changes, and many times we meet with them,
our outward condition is Subject to many changes, and many times we meet with them,
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and we are hindered in our comforts, and naturally we grow impatient, and murmure and quarrell with Gods providence;
and we Are hindered in our comforts, and naturally we grow impatient, and murmur and quarrel with God's providence;
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but now there is a vertue in faith, it fashions the heart, and the mind to the condition, faith makes a man submit to God in all estates, to make us stoope to our burthen, it is the Lord saith Ely:
but now there is a virtue in faith, it fashions the heart, and the mind to the condition, faith makes a man submit to God in all estates, to make us stoop to our burden, it is the Lord Says Ely:
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1 Sam. 3. let him doe what seemes good unto him; and in the 39. Psalme, saith David, I was dumbe, and opened not my mouth, because the Lord did it.
1 Sam. 3. let him do what seems good unto him; and in the 39. Psalm, Says David, I was dumb, and opened not my Mouth, Because the Lord did it.
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Observe this, unbeliefe makes a man dumbe, and faith made David dumbe. Zachary, because he beleeved not the word that the Angell spake, hee was dumbe;
Observe this, unbelief makes a man dumb, and faith made David dumb. Zachary, Because he believed not the word that the Angel spoke, he was dumb;
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and David because he beleeved the word of the Lord, he was dumbe, unbeleefe procures dumbnesse,
and David Because he believed the word of the Lord, he was dumb, unbelief procures dumbness,
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as a judgement from God, but faith makes a Christian dumbe from complaining, it quiets the soule in silence from murmuring against God, it doth not make a person dumbe,
as a judgement from God, but faith makes a Christian dumb from complaining, it quiets the soul in silence from murmuring against God, it does not make a person dumb,
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as not to pray, and to praise God, but dumbe in complaint. Good is the word of the Lord, saith Faith.
as not to pray, and to praise God, but dumb in complaint. Good is the word of the Lord, Says Faith.
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A third effect of Faith is dependance, it will make a man trust God in frowning dayes, though hee kill me, yet will I trust in him, saith Faith:
A third Effect of Faith is dependence, it will make a man trust God in frowning days, though he kill me, yet will I trust in him, Says Faith:
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we can never lose any outward comfort, but Faith can find a better in God,
we can never loose any outward Comfort, but Faith can find a better in God,
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though an outward losse may come, yet Faith can make it up in God, in the want of an outward comfort it will trust God;
though an outward loss may come, yet Faith can make it up in God, in the want of an outward Comfort it will trust God;
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Though the Christian estate may be at some time monefull, yet at no time it is hopelesse.
Though the Christian estate may be At Some time moanful, yet At no time it is hopeless.
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A fourth effect, that Faith workes is conveyance, it can convey something to inable the soule to beare it up in all tryalls:
A fourth Effect, that Faith works is conveyance, it can convey something to inable the soul to bear it up in all trials:
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as Faith is an active grace to inable the soule to the performance of duty;
as Faith is an active grace to inable the soul to the performance of duty;
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so Faith is a passive grace to strengthen the soule to suffer and beare affliction, To yo• …, saith the Apostle, it is given not onely to beleeve,
so Faith is a passive grace to strengthen the soul to suffer and bear affliction, To yo• …, Says the Apostle, it is given not only to believe,
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but also to suffer for his Name. Faith will call in strength enough to beare affliction:but also to suffer for his Name. Faith will call in strength enough to bear affliction:
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wee see many times a poore Christian by the strength of faith is able to beare a great losse, and undergoe a great tryall.
we see many times a poor Christian by the strength of faith is able to bear a great loss, and undergo a great trial.
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God is pleased to exercise a Christian with great affliction, but Faith carries the soule along through all:
God is pleased to exercise a Christian with great affliction, but Faith carries the soul along through all:
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remember this, Faith beares Gods tryalls ▪ with Gods strength, there is a power in Faith which exceeds all outward crosses and losses;
Remember this, Faith bears God's trials ▪ with God's strength, there is a power in Faith which exceeds all outward Crosses and losses;
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Faith drawes strength from th• … • … mise, for there is no crosse nor affliction,
Faith draws strength from th• … • … mice, for there is no cross nor affliction,
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but Faith can find a support in the promise of deliverance.
but Faith can find a support in the promise of deliverance.
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Faith makes a man see the affliction, as it were, come out of the hand of the Lord, out of the hand of Mercy;
Faith makes a man see the affliction, as it were, come out of the hand of the Lord, out of the hand of Mercy;
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Faith can convey comfort to the soule in affliction, by making it see the chastisement delivered from the hand of a wise and loving Father, that our chastisement is for our profit,
Faith can convey Comfort to the soul in affliction, by making it see the chastisement Delivered from the hand of a wise and loving Father, that our chastisement is for our profit,
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for our future advantage, and that this is sent for our personall good:
for our future advantage, and that this is sent for our personal good:
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if thou couldest get but a sensible denyall of thy selfe, and by faith see all things measured out by the Lord:
if thou Couldst get but a sensible denial of thy self, and by faith see all things measured out by the Lord:
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this would make us with patience, take from God what hee imposes upon us;
this would make us with patience, take from God what he imposes upon us;
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Faith will make a man conquer himselfe, it will silence all murmuring, and make the Soule beare its crosse with patience. FINIS.
Faith will make a man conquer himself, it will silence all murmuring, and make the Soul bear its cross with patience. FINIS.
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THE PRIVILEDGE OF THE FAITHFVLL; OR, THE IOYNT-INHERITANCE OF ALL BELEEVERS. SERMON XXXIII. 1. PET. 3. 7.
THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FAITHFUL; OR, THE IOYNT-INHERITANCE OF ALL BELIEVERS. SERMON XXXIII. 1. PET. 3. 7.
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As heires together of the grace of life.
As Heirs together of the grace of life.
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TO let passe all by passages, you have in this Text the priviledge of Women, which is the very same with that of Men, especially in relation to the greatest priviledge that belongeth to either of them.
TO let pass all by passages, you have in this Text the privilege of Women, which is the very same with that of Men, especially in Relation to the greatest privilege that belongeth to either of them.
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The very priviledge it selfe (as at the first view of the Text may appeare to you) affordeth a fit Theame for such an occasion as this is;
The very privilege it self (as At the First view of the Text may appear to you) affords a fit Theme for such an occasion as this is;
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which is the solemnization of the Funerall of a Grave, pious, and prudent Matron, who was indeed while she lived a Mother in Israel, in the Church of God:
which is the solemnization of the Funeral of a Grave, pious, and prudent Matron, who was indeed while she lived a Mother in Israel, in the Church of God:
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who in her life-time testified much love to the Saints of God, and in that respect I may say deserved (now shee is taken away) this respect of Gods Saints and children, which by you is now shewed to her in accompanying her to her Bed of rest.
who in her lifetime testified much love to the Saints of God, and in that respect I may say deserved (now she is taken away) this respect of God's Saints and children, which by you is now showed to her in accompanying her to her Bed of rest.
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The forenamed words of my Text, doth branch it selfe forth into two parts. One setteth out the priviledge it selfe. The other, the partakers thereof.
The forenamed words of my Text, does branch it self forth into two parts. One sets out the privilege it self. The other, the partakers thereof.
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The Priviledge, therein you may observe two points; First, the kind of it, Life. Secondly, the ground of it, Grace.
The Privilege, therein you may observe two points; First, the kind of it, Life. Secondly, the ground of it, Grace.
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The partakers of this priviledge are set forth in a compounded Article, Ioynt-heires, Co-heires, heires together, having relation to Women.
The partakers of this privilege Are Set forth in a compounded Article, Joint heirs, Coheirs, Heirs together, having Relation to Women.
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The simple consideration of the Word, shewes the right they have to the forenamed priviledge, they are heires. The compound shewes the extent of it, Co-heires, one with another, Men and Women, heires together of the grace of life.
The simple consideration of the Word, shows the right they have to the forenamed privilege, they Are Heirs. The compound shows the extent of it, Coheirs, one with Another, Men and Women, Heirs together of the grace of life.
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That yet you may a little more distinctly discerne the scope of the Apostle in this Text:
That yet you may a little more distinctly discern the scope of the Apostle in this Text:
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in a word, note the inference of it upon that which goeth before, or the connection of it therewith.
in a word, note the Inference of it upon that which Goes before, or the connection of it therewith.
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Lift up therefore your eyes but a little higher to the words going before, and you may observe the Apostle giving a direction to men to honour Women, notwithstanding they are the weaker vessels: Vessells they are,
Lift up Therefore your eyes but a little higher to the words going before, and you may observe the Apostle giving a direction to men to honour Women, notwithstanding they Are the Weaker vessels: Vessels they Are,
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therefore capable of that which God shall bee pleased to infuse into them, his grace:
Therefore capable of that which God shall be pleased to infuse into them, his grace:
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they are weake vessells, so are men also, they are earthen vessells: these are the weaker; these comparatively may bee said to bee as glassie vessells, and yet notwithstanding, you have a common saying, that a glasse with good keeping may last as long as an earthen Pot, but both brittle:
they Are weak vessels, so Are men also, they Are earthen vessels: these Are the Weaker; these comparatively may be said to be as glassy vessels, and yet notwithstanding, you have a Common saying, that a glass with good keeping may last as long as an earthen Pot, but both brittle:
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Now notwithstanding this Sex bee brittle, and the weaker, yet to be honoured, and that upon this ground,
Now notwithstanding this Sex be brittle, and the Weaker, yet to be honoured, and that upon this ground,
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because partakers with Men, and as well as Men, of the greatest priviledge, the grace of life.
Because partakers with Men, and as well as Men, of the greatest privilege, the grace of life.
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Were this a meeting for the solemnization of a Mariage, I might further descan upon this plaine-song, that ariseth from the inference, of Mens honouring of Women.
Were this a meeting for the solemnization of a Marriage, I might further descan upon this plainsong, that arises from the Inference, of Mens honouring of Women.
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What have I said if it were a Mariage solemnitie? surely, howsoever here bee before our eyes, the eyes of our bodies, a visible object of mortalitie;
What have I said if it were a Marriage solemnity? surely, howsoever Here be before our eyes, the eyes of our bodies, a visible Object of mortality;
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yet notwithstanding, here is before us, an invisible occasion of rejoycing, as at a Mariage solemnitie, to the eye of our soule, understanding, and faith:
yet notwithstanding, Here is before us, an invisible occasion of rejoicing, as At a Marriage solemnity, to the eye of our soul, understanding, and faith:
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or as it is in those creatures that are guided only by sense, Beasts, Fowle, Fish:
or as it is in those creatures that Are guided only by sense, Beasts, Foul, Fish:
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for while here we live in the world, Jesus Christ, our Spouse, hee hath his friends, friends of the Bridegroome, his Ministers and messengers, that in his name come to us, wooe us, use all the meanes that may be, to move us to accept of Christ for our Lord and Husband;
for while Here we live in the world, jesus christ, our Spouse, he hath his Friends, Friends of the Bridegroom, his Ministers and messengers, that in his name come to us, woo us, use all the means that may be, to move us to accept of christ for our Lord and Husband;
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When a man accepts of this offer, there is then the contract consummated, in regard of the mutuall consent that passeth betweene the one and the other;
When a man accepts of this offer, there is then the contract consummated, in regard of the mutual consent that passes between the one and the other;
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Christ having his Proxies here, wee the Ministers being for him; and every beleeving soule for himselfe.
christ having his Proxies Here, we the Ministers being for him; and every believing soul for himself.
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This contract continueth so long as here wee remaine in this world;
This contract Continueth so long as Here we remain in this world;
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when wee depart, the body is laid in the Bride-bed, quietly to rest, and sleepe, till the Bridegroome be pleased to come and awake his Spouse,
when we depart, the body is laid in the Bridebed, quietly to rest, and sleep, till the Bridegroom be pleased to come and awake his Spouse,
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and it will be a blessed voyce that hee shall come withall, Come yee blessed of my Father, receive the kingdome prepared for you from the beginning of the world.
and it will be a blessed voice that he shall come withal, Come ye blessed of my Father, receive the Kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world.
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As for the soule, that, goeth immediatly to Christ, and is in his Fathers house with him;
As for the soul, that, Goes immediately to christ, and is in his Father's house with him;
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the Spouse in that part, with her Husband the Lord Christ, enjoying an eternall, inviolable communion, and sweet societie.
the Spouse in that part, with her Husband the Lord christ, enjoying an Eternal, inviolable communion, and sweet society.
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But howsoever this is thus to the invisible eyes of the soule, we now must looke upon the object here before us; and answerably order our matter;
But howsoever this is thus to the invisible eyes of the soul, we now must look upon the Object Here before us; and answerably order our matter;
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and therefore with this touch I let passe the inference, and come to the substance of the Text.
and Therefore with this touch I let pass the Inference, and come to the substance of the Text.
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You heard the summe; you heard the parts. But wee must here proceed, Huesteron and Proteron; and cleane invert the order of the words,
You herd the sum; you herd the parts. But we must Here proceed, Huesteron and Proteron; and clean invert the order of the words,
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as I hope your selves will discerne, if you doe but well marke the order and method:
as I hope your selves will discern, if you do but well mark the order and method:
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Life is in the last place; Grace before it; the right, that commeth before it; and the extent of that right, before all.Life is in the last place; Grace before it; the right, that comes before it; and the extent of that right, before all.
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I suppose therefore you will thinke that first it is meet;
I suppose Therefore you will think that First it is meet;
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to lay forth the priviledge it selfe, Life: and then to speake of the ground of it:
to lay forth the privilege it self, Life: and then to speak of the ground of it:
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then of the right that we have; and then of the Extent of that right: and this order I purpose to follow.
then of the right that we have; and then of the Extent of that right: and this order I purpose to follow.
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First, therefore concerning the Priviledge it selfe, Life.
First, Therefore Concerning the Privilege it self, Life.
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For brevities sake, I forbeare to speake much of the divers acceptations of life, and distinctions thereof,
For brevities sake, I forbear to speak much of the diverse acceptations of life, and Distinctions thereof,
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as it is in the Creatour, the onely true God, Father, Sonne, and holy Spirit:
as it is in the Creator, the only true God, Father, Son, and holy Spirit:
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or as it is in the invisible and glorious creatures, the Angels: or as it is in men, who are animated by a reasonable soule:
or as it is in the invisible and glorious creatures, the Angels: or as it is in men, who Are animated by a reasonable soul:
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or otherwise as it is in Trees and Plants, that come forth out of the earth, having a vegetative life onely.
or otherwise as it is in Trees and Plants, that come forth out of the earth, having a vegetative life only.
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The life here meant, is that wee call eternall life; consisting in our communion with Christ our Spouse: The life Here meant, is that we call Eternal life; consisting in our communion with christ our Spouse:
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and this is a life proper to the Saints; proper unto them, because comming from the grace of God, extended unto them alone;
and this is a life proper to the Saints; proper unto them, Because coming from the grace of God, extended unto them alone;
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proper unto them, because they are heires of it. And in this extent, there is a restraint;
proper unto them, Because they Are Heirs of it. And in this extent, there is a restraint;
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howsoever the extent bee in divers considerations, yet a restraint, a qualification; onely beleevers, onely sound true Christians, to them it is proper.
howsoever the extent be in diverse considerations, yet a restraint, a qualification; only believers, only found true Christians, to them it is proper.
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And this life is to be considered, either in the Inchoation and beginning thereof; or in the consummation and accomplishment thereof.
And this life is to be considered, either in the Inchoation and beginning thereof; or in the consummation and accomplishment thereof.
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In regard of the Inchoation of this speciall life of the Saints, it is here begun in this world:
In regard of the Inchoation of this special life of the Saints, it is Here begun in this world:
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I [ now ] live (saith the Apostle, speaking even of this life) by the faith of the Sonne of God: I [ now ] live (Says the Apostle, speaking even of this life) by the faith of the Son of God:
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And the Iust shall live by faith. This life it is by Christs dwelling and living in us:
And the Just shall live by faith. This life it is by Christ Dwelling and living in us:
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I now live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me, saith the Apostle in the place before quoted.I now live, yet not I, but christ lives in me, Says the Apostle in the place before quoted.
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The other, it is in the world to come; and it is by a sweet feeling and fruition; The other, it is in the world to come; and it is by a sweet feeling and fruition;
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it is by our abiding with Christ, and living with him:
it is by our abiding with christ, and living with him:
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in which respect, saith our Lord Christ, to the penitent beleever upon the Crosse, This day (the very day that he died) shalt thou be [ with me ] in Paradise:
in which respect, Says our Lord christ, to the penitent believer upon the Cross, This day (the very day that he died) shalt thou be [ with me ] in Paradise:
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and so Saint Paul saith of himselfe;
and so Saint Paul Says of himself;
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I desire to bee dissolved, and to be [ with Christ, ] implying that upon the dissolution, immediatly there is a fruition, a communion with Christ: I desire to be dissolved, and to be [ with christ, ] implying that upon the dissolution, immediately there is a fruition, a communion with christ:
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And the same Apostle, speaking of those Saints that shall be upon the earth at the very moment of Judgement, when the dead (saith he) are raised, then shall wee also that are alive,
And the same Apostle, speaking of those Saints that shall be upon the earth At the very moment of Judgement, when the dead (Says he) Are raised, then shall we also that Are alive,
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and remaine, be caught up together with them in the cloudes, to meet the Lord in the ayre,
and remain, be caught up together with them in the Clouds, to meet the Lord in the air,
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and so shall wee ever be [ with the Lord.and so shall we ever be [ with the Lord.
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] Now then, marke, here you see the soule hath present communion with Christ upon the dissolution of the body:
] Now then, mark, Here you see the soul hath present communion with christ upon the dissolution of the body:
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and the body also shall have communion with him at the great day of the Resurrection of all flesh.
and the body also shall have communion with him At the great day of the Resurrection of all Flesh.
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Now this life and communion with Christ is proper to the Saints, by vertue of their union with Christ; A misticall union.
Now this life and communion with christ is proper to the Saints, by virtue of their Union with christ; A mystical Union.
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which that you may doe, &c. FINIS.
which that you may do, etc. FINIS.
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For Christ the Sonne of God, hee is life originally in himselfe, for as the Father hath life in himselfe,
For christ the Son of God, he is life originally in himself, for as the Father hath life in himself,
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so hath hee given to the Sonne to have life in himselfe. Hee is also Life communicatively, communicating life unto us; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself. He is also Life communicatively, communicating life unto us;
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therefore hee is said to be the Bread of life, and in this sence, because hee is that Bread which commeth downe from heaven,
Therefore he is said to be the Bred of life, and in this sense, Because he is that Bred which comes down from heaven,
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and giveth life unto the world. The Use of this point (my brethren) is manifold. I will but touch it.and gives life unto the world. The Use of this point (my brothers) is manifold. I will but touch it.
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First, it doth instruct us in the great love, and good respect, that God beareth to us children of men, that of his owne good pleasure hath written our names in the booke of life;
First, it does instruct us in the great love, and good respect, that God bears to us children of men, that of his own good pleasure hath written our names in the book of life;
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and hath sent his Sonne to purchase life for us;
and hath sent his Son to purchase life for us;
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and to bring us also to this life. Behold what love the Father hath shewed to us in Christ!
and to bring us also to this life. Behold what love the Father hath showed to us in christ!
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Secondly, this is a demonstration of the wofull plight wherein naturally men are in this world:
Secondly, this is a demonstration of the woeful plighted wherein naturally men Are in this world:
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they may seeme to be of some account, they have a life that is farre different from the life of Plants,
they may seem to be of Some account, they have a life that is Far different from the life of Plants,
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and also from the life of Beasts; they have a reasonable soule to animate them: Oh but this, this is is not the life;
and also from the life of Beasts; they have a reasonable soul to animate them: O but this, this is is not the life;
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Naturall life indeed is a death compared to this life that is here noted to bee proper to the Saints, which commeth by grace, whereof wee are heires: and therefore of all naturall men it may bee said,
Natural life indeed is a death compared to this life that is Here noted to be proper to the Saints, which comes by grace, whereof we Are Heirs: and Therefore of all natural men it may be said,
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as the Apostle saith of the wanton Widow, shee is dead while shee liveth; even so are all such, dead while they live, dead in sinnes and trespasses:
as the Apostle Says of the wanton Widow, she is dead while she lives; even so Are all such, dead while they live, dead in Sins and Trespasses:
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and if so be those that are in this kind dead, continue so till the death of the body seize upon them, woe, woe, woe to them;
and if so be those that Are in this kind dead, continue so till the death of the body seize upon them, woe, woe, woe to them;
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upon this followeth an eternall death, endlesse, easelesse, and remedilesse torment upon body and soule for ever.
upon this follows an Eternal death, endless, easeless, and remediless torment upon body and soul for ever.
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Thirdly, the Saints have here consolation, against the mortalitie and corruption whereto they are subject here in this world;
Thirdly, the Saints have Here consolation, against the mortality and corruption whereto they Are Subject Here in this world;
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wherein their condition is common with the condition of all; wherein their condition is Common with the condition of all;
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for that that befalleth one, may befall every one, in regard of the outward estate and condition, All must die. Nay further, here is consolation against the distresses,
for that that befalls one, may befall every one, in regard of the outward estate and condition, All must die. Nay further, Here is consolation against the Distresses,
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and afflictions, and pressures, whereto the Saints are subject above others for their profession sake;
and afflictions, and pressures, whereto the Saints Are Subject above Others for their profession sake;
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in this very respect they are hated, they are persecuted, all that will live godly in Christ Iesus shall suffer persecution;
in this very respect they Are hated, they Are persecuted, all that will live godly in christ Iesus shall suffer persecution;
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and so it is exceeding comfortable.
and so it is exceeding comfortable.
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and through many afflictions wee must enter into the kingdome of heaven. Where is now their comfort? surely this, that is set before us: and through many afflictions we must enter into the Kingdom of heaven. Where is now their Comfort? surely this, that is Set before us:
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you heard that naturall men are dead while they live: but those that are in Christ, doe live while they may seeme to bee dead;
you herd that natural men Are dead while they live: but those that Are in christ, do live while they may seem to be dead;
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Ionah lived when he was cast into the Sea, swallowed up by a whale, and was even as it were in hell;Jonah lived when he was cast into the Sea, swallowed up by a whale, and was even as it were in hell;
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so the Saints, though swallowed up as wee may say, in the tempestuous sea of this world by cruell Whales,
so the Saints, though swallowed up as we may say, in the tempestuous sea of this world by cruel Whale's,
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yet notwithstanding they still live that life that is begun here in this world, whereof you heard before:
yet notwithstanding they still live that life that is begun Here in this world, whereof you herd before:
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And to this purpose the Apostle Saint Paul, in 2 Cor. 4. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. sheweth plainly, that though they are given up unto death daily for Iesus sake, yet they are not destroyed, not cleane swallowed up,
And to this purpose the Apostle Saint Paul, in 2 Cor. 4. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. shows plainly, that though they Are given up unto death daily for Iesus sake, yet they Are not destroyed, not clean swallowed up,
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but that they live in Christ, and that Christ liveth in them: Wee are perplexed, but not in despaire;
but that they live in christ, and that christ lives in them: we Are perplexed, but not in despair;
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persecuted, but not forsaken, &c. And this is it that doth comfort them, both the fruition of that life that they have here;persecuted, but not forsaken, etc. And this is it that does Comfort them, both the fruition of that life that they have Here;
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and their expectation of the accomplishment, and fulnesse thereof in the kingdome of heaven.
and their expectation of the accomplishment, and fullness thereof in the Kingdom of heaven.
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Now (my brethren) this is the rather to be observed of us, because of all others, the Saints seeme to be most subject to death.
Now (my brothers) this is the rather to be observed of us, Because of all Others, the Saints seem to be most Subject to death.
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And the truth is, here is matter of admiration in regard of their happinesse, that notwithstanding that condition whereto they are subject, there is a life they enjoy in this world;
And the truth is, Here is matter of admiration in regard of their happiness, that notwithstanding that condition whereto they Are Subject, there is a life they enjoy in this world;
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there is a better life prepared for them hereafter. And what can be more desired? Life of all things else is most esteemed:
there is a better life prepared for them hereafter. And what can be more desired? Life of all things Else is most esteemed:
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Men are ready in sicknesse, and in other distresses, to spend all that they have (as the Woman that was troubled with the bloudie issue, spent all that shee had upon the Physitians) to preserve life, to recover health.
Men Are ready in sickness, and in other Distresses, to spend all that they have (as the Woman that was troubled with the bloody issue, spent all that she had upon the Physicians) to preserve life, to recover health.
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Solomon (speaking according to the conceit of men) saith, that a living Dogge, is better than a dead Lyon, any life better then a death, thus they imagine; Solomon (speaking according to the conceit of men) Says, that a living Dog, is better than a dead lion, any life better then a death, thus they imagine;
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and Sathan well knew mens account of life, when he could say, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath, will hee give for his life.
and Sathan well knew men's account of life, when he could say, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath, will he give for his life.
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Now, if so bee that this temporall life here, that is but a flower, but a bubble,
Now, if so be that this temporal life Here, that is but a flower, but a bubble,
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but a blast, but a breath, yea, that life that in the shortnesse thereof is subject to so much perplexitie as it is, be notwithstanding so highly esteemed;
but a blast, but a breath, yea, that life that in the shortness thereof is Subject to so much perplexity as it is, be notwithstanding so highly esteemed;
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and when we are absent from the body, we are present with the Lord; and when we Are absent from the body, we Are present with the Lord;
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what is the life here promised, that while here in the enjoying, in regard of the first fruits thereof is accompanied with such a peace as passeth understanding, accompanied with the very joy of the Holy Ghost, and in the consummation thereof, such contentment, such glory,
what is the life Here promised, that while Here in the enjoying, in regard of the First fruits thereof is accompanied with such a peace as passes understanding, accompanied with the very joy of the Holy Ghost, and in the consummation thereof, such contentment, such glory,
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as the tongue of man cannot expresse, the mind of man cannot conceive? It is noted of the Apostle Saint Paul, when he was caught up to the third heaven, and saw but a glimpse of this life, he did there see (they are his owne words) unutterable matter, things that cannot bee exprest.
as the tongue of man cannot express, the mind of man cannot conceive? It is noted of the Apostle Saint Paul, when he was caught up to the third heaven, and saw but a glimpse of this life, he did there see (they Are his own words) unutterable matter, things that cannot be expressed.
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And therefore in this respect he saith (and that which he saith may be most fitly applyed to this) the things which eye hath not seene,
And Therefore in this respect he Says (and that which he Says may be most fitly applied to this) the things which eye hath not seen,
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nor eare heard, neither hath entred into the heart of man, are such as God hath prepared for them that love him. nor ear herd, neither hath entered into the heart of man, Are such as God hath prepared for them that love him.
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This is that Life which we are so to consider of as it may make us say with the Apostle, I account that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to bee compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us;
This is that Life which we Are so to Consider of as it may make us say with the Apostle, I account that the sufferings of this present time Are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us;
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for our light affliction which is but for a moment, worketh for us a farre more exceeding and eternall weight of glory. for our Light affliction which is but for a moment, works for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory.
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It will be here said, whence commeth this? or what may bee the ground thereof? My Text telleth you;
It will be Here said, whence comes this? or what may be the ground thereof? My Text Telleth you;
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It is stiled here, Grace of Life.
It is styled Here, Grace of Life.
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Neither will I here insist upon the divers acceptations of grace; as it is in man,
Neither will I Here insist upon the diverse acceptations of grace; as it is in man,
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as it is Gratis data; or as it is in God, as it is Gratis faciens, making us accepted with himselfe:
as it is Gratis data; or as it is in God, as it is Gratis Faciens, making us accepted with himself:
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It is more cleare then need to be proved, that eternall life it commeth from divine grace: Grace is the ground of it.
It is more clear then need to be proved, that Eternal life it comes from divine grace: Grace is the ground of it.
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Being justified by grace (saith the Apostle) and againe, by Grace you are saved. Being justified by grace (Says the Apostle) and again, by Grace you Are saved.
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And indeed all things that bring us thereto, are in the Scriptures attributed to Grace. And needs must it be so. For
And indeed all things that bring us thereto, Are in the Scriptures attributed to Grace. And needs must it be so. For
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First, out of God there can be nothing done to move him to doe this or that,
First, out of God there can be nothing done to move him to do this or that,
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as if it should be done for our sakes, either meriting or procuring of it.
as if it should be done for our sakes, either meriting or procuring of it.
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Hee is independant, and we are depending upon him, and whatsoever wee have is out of our selves, and commeth from him.
He is independent, and we Are depending upon him, and whatsoever we have is out of our selves, and comes from him.
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Againe, in Man there can be nothing. What is there in man but miserie? whatsoever man had, or hath;
Again, in Man there can be nothing. What is there in man but misery? whatsoever man had, or hath;
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if there be any good thing, he hath it from this fountaine of goodnesse, all our sufficiencie is of God.
if there be any good thing, he hath it from this fountain of Goodness, all our sufficiency is of God.
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And this is briefly to be noted against that proud and arrogant position of our Adversaries, concerning the merit of mans workes; And this is briefly to be noted against that proud and arrogant position of our Adversaries, Concerning the merit of men works;
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as if man, by any thing in him, could merit or deserve this life, it is not the merit of life,
as if man, by any thing in him, could merit or deserve this life, it is not the merit of life,
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but the grace of life. Surely they know not God, they know not his infinitenesse, his all-sufficiencie;
but the grace of life. Surely they know not God, they know not his infiniteness, his All-sufficiency;
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they know not man, his emptinesse, his impotencie, his vilenesse, his cursednesse;
they know not man, his emptiness, his impotency, his vileness, his cursedness;
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they know not this life, they know not the reward, the excellencie of it, the disproportion betweene any thing that man can doe,
they know not this life, they know not the reward, the excellency of it, the disproportion between any thing that man can do,
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and this life that is thus graciously bestowed, that have such a conceit: Let them therefore passe with their foolish opinion.
and this life that is thus graciously bestowed, that have such a conceit: Let them Therefore pass with their foolish opinion.
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For our owne parts, it affordeth to us another ground of comfort, and that in regard of our unworthinesse:
For our own parts, it affords to us Another ground of Comfort, and that in regard of our unworthiness:
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for as we are creatures, we are lesse then the least of Gods mercies; but as we are mortall creatures, dust and ashes, much more unworthy of any favour;
for as we Are creatures, we Are less then the least of God's Mercies; but as we Are Mortal creatures, dust and Ashes, much more unworthy of any favour;
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but as we are sinfull creatures, having provoked the justice of God, most, most unworthy of any grace, of any life, most worthy of all judgements and vengeance, of eternall death and damnation.
but as we Are sinful creatures, having provoked the Justice of God, most, most unworthy of any grace, of any life, most worthy of all Judgments and vengeance, of Eternal death and damnation.
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Where is now our hope? what ground shall wee have that have nothing in our selves? Surely this, the ground of this life, the grace of God.
Where is now our hope? what ground shall we have that have nothing in our selves? Surely this, the ground of this life, the grace of God.
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What God doth, hee doth for himselfe, for his owne names sake; Grace is free.
What God does, he does for himself, for his own names sake; Grace is free.
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And these two joyned together, give evident demonstration of God, to be a God, in the thing that he doth conferre upon thee,
And these two joined together, give evident demonstration of God, to be a God, in the thing that he does confer upon thee,
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and in his dealing of it: the greatnesse of the gift that he doth give; and the freenesse of it.
and in his dealing of it: the greatness of the gift that he does give; and the freeness of it.
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For who can give life, but the God of life, that hath life in himselfe? And then againe to doe this altogether upon meere grace, upon his owne good pleasure; it is a divine propertie.
For who can give life, but the God of life, that hath life in himself? And then again to do this altogether upon mere grace, upon his own good pleasure; it is a divine property.
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And this is it that doth incourage us to come unto God, notwithstanding our unworthinesse. And in this respect in the second place wee have here a Use of instruction:
And this is it that does encourage us to come unto God, notwithstanding our unworthiness. And in this respect in the second place we have Here a Use of instruction:
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to acquaint our selves with God, with the freenesse of his Grace; to plead it unto God when wee come unto him,
to acquaint our selves with God, with the freeness of his Grace; to plead it unto God when we come unto him,
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and notwithstanding our unworthinesse, and our wretchednesse, yet to presse this, Lord what thou dost, thou dost for thy owne sake, out of thy meere grace, this makes me bold to come unto thee.
and notwithstanding our unworthiness, and our wretchedness, yet to press this, Lord what thou dost, thou dost for thy own sake, out of thy mere grace, this makes me bold to come unto thee.
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Specially upon the consideration of that greatest evidence of Gods free Grace and rich mercy, in giving his Sonne to doe whatsoever is requisite for the satisfaction of his Justice:
Specially upon the consideration of that greatest evidence of God's free Grace and rich mercy, in giving his Son to do whatsoever is requisite for the satisfaction of his justice:
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so that here Grace and Justice doe sweetly goe together for the strengthening of our faith;
so that Here Grace and justice do sweetly go together for the strengthening of our faith;
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Grace in regard of our unworthinesse; Justice in regard of our rebellion; God doth what he doth for his owne sake;Grace in regard of our unworthiness; justice in regard of our rebellion; God does what he does for his own sake;
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his owne Sonne hath made full satisfaction to his Justice. And finally, this should the more inlarge the heart to God againe:
his own Son hath made full satisfaction to his justice. And finally, this should the more enlarge the heart to God again:
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a gift the freer it is, the more worthy of praise it must needes be, the more acceptable to him that receiveth it,
a gift the freer it is, the more worthy of praise it must needs be, the more acceptable to him that receives it,
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when hee receiveth it from meere Grace; and he that giveth it, is thereby the more worthy of praise:
when he receives it from mere Grace; and he that gives it, is thereby the more worthy of praise:
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so that lay these two together, life, and the grace of life; and then tell mee what sufficient thankes can bee given to him, who out of his grace doth bestow this life?
so that lay these two together, life, and the grace of life; and then tell me what sufficient thanks can be given to him, who out of his grace does bestow this life?
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Thus from the priviledge in the second part thereof, come wee to the partakers of this priviledge.
Thus from the privilege in the second part thereof, come we to the partakers of this privilege.
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And first of the simple consideration of it, Heires, so that wee come to a right unto that eternall life by inheritance, as we are Heires.
And First of the simple consideration of it, Heirs, so that we come to a right unto that Eternal life by inheritance, as we Are Heirs.
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So doe the Texts before noted, expresly set it forth; Wee are justified by his grace, that we should be Heires of eternall life.
So do the Texts before noted, expressly Set it forth; we Are justified by his grace, that we should be Heirs of Eternal life.
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Tit. 3. 7. And Saint Paul giveth thankes to God for the Collossians, that he had made them partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in light.
Tit. 3. 7. And Saint Paul gives thanks to God for the Colossians, that he had made them partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in Light.
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And our Lord when hee doth give us possession hereof, inducts us thereunto with this, inherit the kingdome prepared for you; take it by inheritance; Here is your right.
And our Lord when he does give us possession hereof, inducts us thereunto with this, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you; take it by inheritance; Here is your right.
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Now we may not thinke that this ground of right to our eternall inheritance commeth by our naturall generation,
Now we may not think that this ground of right to our Eternal inheritance comes by our natural generation,
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for so wee are heires and children of wrath, as the Apostle noteth in Eph. 2. 3. It cannot come by nature,
for so we Are Heirs and children of wrath, as the Apostle notes in Ephesians 2. 3. It cannot come by nature,
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for so it is Christs prerogative, the true proper, naturall Sonne of God;
for so it is Christ prerogative, the true proper, natural Son of God;
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and thus (as the Apostle saith) God hath appointed him Heire of all things;
and thus (as the Apostle Says) God hath appointed him Heir of all things;
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but it is by another grace, whereby we are made children: A double Grace in this respect: a Grace of adoption; and a grace of Regeneration. A grace of Adoption;
but it is by Another grace, whereby we Are made children: A double Grace in this respect: a Grace of adoption; and a grace of Regeneration. A grace of Adoption;
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for God giveth to us the spirit of Adoption, whereby wee are moved to crie and call Abba, Father; and by this grace wee are children,
for God gives to us the Spirit of Adoption, whereby we Are moved to cry and call Abba, Father; and by this grace we Are children,
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and being children, wee are heires, Coheires, not only one with another, but (as it is there noted) heires together with Christ, Coheires with him by vertue of this grace of Adoption.
and being children, we Are Heirs, Coheirs, not only one with Another, but (as it is there noted) Heirs together with christ, Coheirs with him by virtue of this grace of Adoption.
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So likewise by the other Grace of regeneration, wee are qualified hereunto, Saint Peter in his first Epistle, Chap. 1. ver. 3. blesseth God, Blessed be the God (saith he) and Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercie hath begotten us againe, to an inheritance incorruptible, &c. Wee are begotten to this inheritance.
So likewise by the other Grace of regeneration, we Are qualified hereunto, Saint Peter in his First Epistle, Chap. 1. ver. 3. Blesses God, Blessed be the God (Says he) and Father of our Lord Iesus christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again, to an inheritance incorruptible, etc. we Are begotten to this inheritance.
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This might againe be pressed as a further Argument against the fore-mentioned presumptious Doctrine of Merit:
This might again be pressed as a further Argument against the forementioned presumptuous Doctrine of Merit:
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that that commeth by inheritance, commeth not by desert. But I passe it over.
that that comes by inheritance, comes not by desert. But I pass it over.
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This doth afford to us matter of consolation (for this Text is full of consolation every word of it) against the basenesse whereunto in this world the Saints seeme to be subject, that are scoffed, that are despised:
This does afford to us matter of consolation (for this Text is full of consolation every word of it) against the baseness whereunto in this world the Saints seem to be Subject, that Are scoffed, that Are despised:
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howsoever they appeare here in mortall mans eye, yet notwithstanding in truth they are Heires, they have an inheritance.
howsoever they appear Here in Mortal men eye, yet notwithstanding in truth they Are Heirs, they have an inheritance.
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And as it doth administer to us matter of comfort, and a ground of holy boasting,
And as it does administer to us matter of Comfort, and a ground of holy boasting,
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and glorying in the Lord, so it affordeth to us direction, to carry our selves as becommeth Heires: not to set our love too much upon this world, not to dote upon it; but to bee loftely minded;
and glorying in the Lord, so it affords to us direction, to carry our selves as becomes Heirs: not to Set our love too much upon this world, not to dote upon it; but to be loftely minded;
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to have our heart and affection where our inheritance is, namely in heaven, to waite with patience for it:
to have our heart and affection where our inheritance is, namely in heaven, to wait with patience for it:
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bee followers of those (saith the Apostle) that though faith and patience inherit the promise. be followers of those (Says the Apostle) that though faith and patience inherit the promise.
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And likewise, to make sure to our selves our inheritance; looke to our evidences;
And likewise, to make sure to our selves our inheritance; look to our evidences;
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Give all diligence (saith the Apostle) to make your calling and election sure. Doe but make your Calling sure, that you are truly and effectually called, Give all diligence (Says the Apostle) to make your calling and election sure. Do but make your Calling sure, that you Are truly and effectually called,
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then it followeth by just and necessary consequence, you were elected before the foundations of the world, and shall bee saved.
then it follows by just and necessary consequence, you were elected before the foundations of the world, and shall be saved.
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Many other Meditations doe arise out of this right we have to that life which by Grace is conferred upon us.
Many other Meditations do arise out of this right we have to that life which by Grace is conferred upon us.
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Consider we the extent hereof, Heires together; joynt-heires: so as all of all sorts have aright to the life of Saints.
Consider we the extent hereof, Heirs together; Joint heirs: so as all of all sorts have aright to the life of Saints.
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I speake here of outward conditions, whether they bee great or meane, rich or poore, free or bond;
I speak Here of outward conditions, whither they be great or mean, rich or poor, free or bound;
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whatsoever they be, they have all aright, they are joynt-heires, they are heires together. As it is with us in some places, there is a title of Gavill kind, that giveth a joynt-right to all the sons that a man hath:
whatsoever they be, they have all aright, they Are Joint heirs, they Are Heirs together. As it is with us in Some places, there is a title of Gavil kind, that gives a joint-right to all the Sons that a man hath:
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and so for daughters, all Daughters are coheires:
and so for daughters, all Daughters Are coheirs:
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But thirdly wee see in most good men a feare of Death, and a desire of life,
But Thirdly we see in most good men a Fear of Death, and a desire of life,
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so this Tenour is (as I may say) Gavill kind, all have a right thereunto, no exception of any,
so this Tenor is (as I may say) Gavil kind, all have a right thereunto, no exception of any,
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because God is no respecter of persons.
Because God is no respecter of Persons.
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This (my brethren) serveth as an admonition to those that are great, or may seeme to be higher then others here in this world, This (my brothers) serves as an admonition to those that Are great, or may seem to be higher then Others hear in this world,
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if they be Saints, let them not despise others, who are Saints too, they are Co-heires with them;
if they be Saints, let them not despise Others, who Are Saints too, they Are Coheirs with them;
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they are fellow-brethren, there is not an Elder brother among them, Christ only is the elder brother. There may some have a greater degree of glorie;
they Are Fellow brethren, there is not an Elder brother among them, christ only is the elder brother. There may Some have a greater degree of glory;
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there may some have greater evidences thereof in this world, and greater assurance, yet notwithstanding they have all aright to the inheritance, they are all Co-heires.
there may Some have greater evidences thereof in this world, and greater assurance, yet notwithstanding they have all aright to the inheritance, they Are all Coheirs.
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And this againe is another comfort to the meaner, and weaker sort:
And this again is Another Comfort to the meaner, and Weaker sort:
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that howsoever there may be some difference in regard of outward condition here, yet notwithstanding in the greatest priviledge there is no difference at all:
that howsoever there may be Some difference in regard of outward condition Here, yet notwithstanding in the greatest privilege there is no difference At all:
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and therefore to conclude, concerning these and other consolations ministred to you, I will use the Apostles words, comfort your selves with these things.
and Therefore to conclude, Concerning these and other consolations ministered to you, I will use the Apostles words, Comfort your selves with these things.
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And particularly concerning the Female sex (because the Apostle here applieth it to them, And particularly Concerning the Female sex (Because the Apostle Here Applieth it to them,
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and saith of them as well as of men, that they are heires, Co-heires of the same inheritance) this therefore is to be applied to them,
and Says of them as well as of men, that they Are Heirs, Coheirs of the same inheritance) this Therefore is to be applied to them,
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for when the Apostle makes distinction of outward conditions, in Gal. 3. 28. hee putteth in this, Male and Female, and of these and those hee saith, all are one in Christ, no difference:
for when the Apostle makes distinction of outward conditions, in Gal. 3. 28. he putteth in this, Male and Female, and of these and those he Says, all Are one in christ, no difference:
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for the Female at first were made after the same Image that the Male were, Hee made them Male and Female in his owne Image, Gen. 1. 27. Both sorts have the same Saviour,
for the Female At First were made After the same Image that the Male were, He made them Male and Female in his own Image, Gen. 1. 27. Both sorts have the same Saviour,
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and are Redeemed by the same price: A woman said; My soule rejoyceth in God my Saviour: they are both sanctified by the same Spirit:
and Are Redeemed by the same price: A woman said; My soul Rejoiceth in God my Saviour: they Are both sanctified by the same Spirit:
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the Apostle saith, that when an unbeleeving Husband is knit to a beleeving Wife, the husband is sanctified by the wife, as well as in the other case, the Wife is sanctified by the Husband.
the Apostle Says, that when an unbelieving Husband is knit to a believing Wife, the husband is sanctified by the wife, as well as in the other case, the Wife is sanctified by the Husband.
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And this my brethren giveth a checke, to the undue, the unjust censure, that many doe give to this weaker vessell, that this Sex is (as it were) the imperfection of nature,
And this my brothers gives a check, to the undue, the unjust censure, that many do give to this Weaker vessel, that this Sex is (as it were) the imperfection of nature,
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and I know not what, I will not stand upon it, as most unworthy the confutation.
and I know not what, I will not stand upon it, as most unworthy the confutation.
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But for the Sex it selfe, it is a particular consolation against that matter of griefe which it might conceive through Eves first sinne, not onely in sinning her selfe,
But for the Sex it self, it is a particular consolation against that matter of grief which it might conceive through Eves First sin, not only in sinning her self,
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but in taking Sathans part to tempt her Husband, whereupon followed subjection to the Man, and likewise paine in travell, and bringing forth of children.
but in taking Satan's part to tempt her Husband, whereupon followed subjection to the Man, and likewise pain in travel, and bringing forth of children.
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But notwithstanding (saith the Apostle of that Sex) they shall bee saved, if they continue in faith and charitie, and holinesse with sobrietie.
But notwithstanding (Says the Apostle of that Sex) they shall be saved, if they continue in faith and charity, and holiness with sobriety.
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So that you see they have a right too. So that you see they have a right too.
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And the truth is, that God hath graciously dealt with them in making them the meanes of bringing forth the principall ground of this right of the one,
And the truth is, that God hath graciously dealt with them in making them the means of bringing forth the principal ground of this right of the one,
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and of the other, which is the Lord of life, the Saviour of the world, who was borne of a Woman.
and of the other, which is the Lord of life, the Saviour of the world, who was born of a Woman.
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Now this Sex is to comfort themselves in this, that notwithstanding there bee some differences in outward condition,
Now this Sex is to Comfort themselves in this, that notwithstanding there be Some differences in outward condition,
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yet they are made partakers of the greatest and best priviledge, alike joynt - heires of the grace of God.
yet they Are made partakers of the greatest and best privilege, alike joint - Heirs of the grace of God.
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I find but two things that in Scripture are exempted from that Sex, two priviledges, one to have jurisdiction over the Husband, another, publikely to teach in the Church of God:
I find but two things that in Scripture Are exempted from that Sex, two privileges, one to have jurisdiction over the Husband, Another, publicly to teach in the Church of God:
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But yet notwithstanding marke a kind of recompence made for this: The former is but particular betweene Husband and Wife:
But yet notwithstanding mark a kind of recompense made for this: The former is but particular between Husband and Wife:
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but in lieu thereof a Woman may reigne over many men, yea, over Nations, Queenes shall bee thy nursing mothers, saith the Prophet Isaiah to the Church.
but in lieu thereof a Woman may Reign over many men, yea, over nations, Queens shall be thy nursing mother's, Says the Prophet Isaiah to the Church.
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And for the later, to recompence that, they may bee, and have beene endued with the gift of prophesie:
And for the later, to recompense that, they may be, and have been endued with the gift of prophesy:
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so that wee see how God doth every manner of way incourage them. One word more concerning men, and so I will conclude this point.
so that we see how God does every manner of Way encourage them. One word more Concerning men, and so I will conclude this point.
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Namely admonition to them, answerably to respect the other Sex as those that are Co-heires with them,
Namely admonition to them, answerably to respect the other Sex as those that Are Coheirs with them,
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and therefore while they live, according to their places, according to their gifts, according to the bond of relation that is betweene them to respect them:
and Therefore while they live, according to their places, according to their Gifts, according to the bound of Relation that is between them to respect them:
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and to shew the same when they are dead by a decent comely Funerall, and maintaining their credit;
and to show the same when they Are dead by a decent comely Funeral, and maintaining their credit;
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and giving of them their due praises. Thus much for the Text.
and giving of them their due praises. Thus much for the Text.
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And now (my brethren) give mee leave, I beseech you, to steppe a little further,
And now (my brothers) give me leave, I beseech you, to step a little further,
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and to speake a word concerning this object before mee. Howsoever I am not over-forward at any time to speake much on such occasions;
and to speak a word Concerning this Object before me. Howsoever I am not overforward At any time to speak much on such occasions;
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yet at this time I suppose I should doe much wrong to the partie in concealing those things that are meete to be made knowne to the honour of that God who bestowed those excellent endowments upon her,
yet At this time I suppose I should do much wrong to the party in concealing those things that Are meet to be made known to the honour of that God who bestowed those excellent endowments upon her,
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and also injurie to those that knew her.
and also injury to those that knew her.
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I doe not feare to be accounted a flatterer by any that heare mee, and if any else shall imagine any such thing, it may, it must needs bee their envie, in that they censure what they know not.
I do not Fear to be accounted a flatterer by any that hear me, and if any Else shall imagine any such thing, it may, it must needs be their envy, in that they censure what they know not.
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My feare is, lest those that did know her should thinke that wrong is done to her by that little that shall be spoken,
My Fear is, lest those that did know her should think that wrong is done to her by that little that shall be spoken,
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for enough cannot be spoken of her. You see here a blacke Herse before you, a body in it deprived of life,
for enough cannot be spoken of her. You see Here a black Hearse before you, a body in it deprived of life,
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and within these few dayes animated by a divine soule, now (as we have just cause to beleeve) glorified in heaven.
and within these few days animated by a divine soul, now (as we have just cause to believe) glorified in heaven.
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The body of Mistris I. R. in regard of Mariage;
The body of Mistress I. R. in regard of Marriage;
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being the Daughter of Master I. B. a Gentleman in C. It seemed that as God endowed her with excellent parts every way, so shee had good education.
being the Daughter of Master I B. a Gentleman in C. It seemed that as God endowed her with excellent parts every Way, so she had good education.
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Shee was married to Master I. R. a grave prudent man, that lived in the fore-named place, who had beene twice Major there,
Shee was married to Master I R. a grave prudent man, that lived in the forenamed place, who had been twice Major there,
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and long continued Alderman, still relyed upon, when any matter of employment was to bee performed,
and long continued Alderman, still relied upon, when any matter of employment was to be performed,
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and therefore oft chosen to be a Burgesse of the Parliament out of that Corporation.
and Therefore oft chosen to be a Burgess of the Parliament out of that Corporation.
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In the beginning of her mariage (shee attending to the Word as Lydia did) God was pleased to open her heart,
In the beginning of her marriage (she attending to the Word as Lydia did) God was pleased to open her heart,
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and that specially under the Ministrie of a reverend Pastour now some yeares with God, faithfull, painfull, powerfull in his place while he lived, who yet liveth in the many workes hee published in his life time.
and that specially under the Ministry of a reverend Pastor now Some Years with God, faithful, painful, powerful in his place while he lived, who yet lives in the many works he published in his life time.
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I say by his Ministrie being wrought upon, she wonderfully improved the grace that was so wrought in her;
I say by his Ministry being wrought upon, she wonderfully improved the grace that was so wrought in her;
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and used all meanes for the growth thereof, by continuall applying her selfe to the publike ministrie of the Word, conscionably on the Lords day, frequently also on other dayes, both in that Citie,
and used all means for the growth thereof, by continual applying her self to the public Ministry of the Word, Conscionably on the lords day, frequently also on other days, both in that city,
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and in this also, whither she came oftentimes upon sundrie imployments, both while her Husband lived,
and in this also, whither she Come oftentimes upon sundry employments, both while her Husband lived,
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and likewise since she hath beene a Widow, which hath beene about the space of five yeares.
and likewise since she hath been a Widow, which hath been about the Molle of five Years.
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Now I say as shee did thus helpe on the growth of grace by this publike meanes,
Now I say as she did thus help on the growth of grace by this public means,
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so also by private, diligently reading the Word, not contenting her selfe with a coursorie reading it over by taske (as some doe) but shee had a Paper booke by her,
so also by private, diligently reading the Word, not contenting her self with a coursorie reading it over by task (as Some do) but she had a Paper book by her,
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and in reading would note downe particular points, note speciall duties that belonged to such, and such persons, to Magistrates, to Ministers, to Husbands, to Wives, to Masters, to servants;
and in reading would note down particular points, note special duties that belonged to such, and such Persons, to Magistrates, to Ministers, to Husbands, to Wives, to Masters, to Servants;
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Generall duties that belonged to Christians, as they were Christians;
General duties that belonged to Christians, as they were Christians;
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and that in such a manner, as if so bee they had beene the Common places of some young Divine.
and that in such a manner, as if so be they had been the Common places of Some young Divine.
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And here (by the way) let me tell you what my selfe have seene of an Alderman of this Citie some while dead, who left behind him Volumes of bookes written with his owne hand:
And Here (by the Way) let me tell you what my self have seen of an Alderman of this city Some while dead, who left behind him Volumes of books written with his own hand:
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his manner was, first he would reade, and after that he would walke up and downe,
his manner was, First he would read, and After that he would walk up and down,
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and meditate upon what he read, and write downe the summe and particulars of it as he conceived, by which meanes hee made himselfe excellently skilfull as in Divine, so in humane learning.
and meditate upon what he read, and write down the sum and particulars of it as he conceived, by which means he made himself excellently skilful as in Divine, so in humane learning.
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Thus did this grave Matron, hereby she came to much knowledge:
Thus did this grave Matron, hereby she Come to much knowledge:
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shee gathered also many signes whereby she had evidence of the truth of grace, and there yet remaine divers such heads noted by her with her owne hand, signes of Grace, signes of the truth of it, of the growth of it, of the effects of it, meanes to grow in grace, &c. An excellent course.
she gathered also many Signs whereby she had evidence of the truth of grace, and there yet remain diverse such Heads noted by her with her own hand, Signs of Grace, Signs of the truth of it, of the growth of it, of the effects of it, means to grow in grace, etc. an excellent course.
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Thus she shewed pietie in reading of the word of God:
Thus she showed piety in reading of the word of God:
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the like shee did in prayer, hearing others performe that dutie in her Familie, but specially (when shee was both husband and wife, both master and mistris, Death making a division betweene her deare Husband and her selfe) shee used to pray her selfe;
the like she did in prayer, hearing Others perform that duty in her Family, but specially (when she was both husband and wife, both master and mistress, Death making a division between her deer Husband and her self) she used to pray her self;
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and those that heard her, and have given testimonie thereof, admired her gifts that way.
and those that herd her, and have given testimony thereof, admired her Gifts that Way.
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Frequent she was (as appeared in her often retyring her selfe to her Closet) in her constant and secret devotion;
Frequent she was (as appeared in her often retiring her self to her Closet) in her constant and secret devotion;
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yea, also shee tooke occasion of much fasting, specially when shee heard of the troubles of the Church.
yea, also she took occasion of much fasting, specially when she herd of the Troubles of the Church.
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The cause of the Church much affected her, either in matter of rejoycing, or griefe:
The cause of the Church much affected her, either in matter of rejoicing, or grief:
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shee continued it till her dying day, and still her heart was upon the peace of the Church, praying for it.
she continued it till her dying day, and still her heart was upon the peace of the Church, praying for it.
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As thus she exercised her selfe in this holy manner, so shee did likewise wonderfully respect those that were the Ministers of God:
As thus she exercised her self in this holy manner, so she did likewise wonderfully respect those that were the Ministers of God:
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Amongst many others, I have heard long agoe that worthy Minister (before mentioned from whom I have received most of what I have now related) speake much of her,
among many Others, I have herd long ago that worthy Minister (before mentioned from whom I have received most of what I have now related) speak much of her,
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and of her worthy Husband in this respect: The feet of those that brought the glad tydings of salvation were beautifull to her.
and of her worthy Husband in this respect: The feet of those that brought the glad tidings of salvation were beautiful to her.
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And as shee was carefull to testifie her respect to them, so shee her selfe gained no little recompence thereby,
And as she was careful to testify her respect to them, so she her self gained no little recompense thereby,
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for shee was still asking them questions, still desiring to have such and such doubts resolved by them.
for she was still asking them questions, still desiring to have such and such doubts resolved by them.
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As thus her pietie was manifested, so likewise was her Charitie, constantly every weeke giving reliefe to the Poore;
As thus her piety was manifested, so likewise was her Charity, constantly every Week giving relief to the Poor;
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ready upon all occasions that she was moved to, to open her hands, and to open them wide,
ready upon all occasions that she was moved to, to open her hands, and to open them wide,
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and that againe, and againe, not wearied in doing good.
and that again, and again, not wearied in doing good.
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Sober and grave she was in her cariage and attyre, and therein a good example to the younger sort.
Sobrium and grave she was in her carriage and attire, and therein a good Exampl to the younger sort.
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And thus shee continued even to her dying day; full of sweet meditations upon her deathbed, my selfe partaked of some of them.
And thus she continued even to her dying day; full of sweet meditations upon her deathbed, my self partaked of Some of them.
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Being asked what evidences she had for her salvation? she answered, good: whether she doubted not? shee replyed no:
Being asked what evidences she had for her salvation? she answered, good: whither she doubted not? she replied no:
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though shee were of a tender conscience, yet she had laid such a foundation, as her faith remained firme.
though she were of a tender conscience, yet she had laid such a Foundation, as her faith remained firm.
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Shee sweetly ended her dayes with prayers of her owne; with desire of the prayers of Ministers still as they came to her;
Shee sweetly ended her days with Prayers of her own; with desire of the Prayers of Ministers still as they Come to her;
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for as she hearkened to, and desired the benefit of their counsell when she lived, so she desired the comfort of their prayers now in her death:
for as she harkened to, and desired the benefit of their counsel when she lived, so she desired the Comfort of their Prayers now in her death:
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thus I say with a sound testimonie of her faith, and of her good estate, she ended her dayes,
thus I say with a found testimony of her faith, and of her good estate, she ended her days,
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and we may be assured that she is in the Number of those that are Co-heires of the grace of life.
and we may be assured that she is in the Number of those that Are Coheirs of the grace of life.
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I remember the Philosophers make mention of a word which containes in it a kind of collection or combination of all in one.
I Remember the Philosophers make mention of a word which contains in it a kind of collection or combination of all in one.
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I may say of her that the graces, and vertues, and ornaments of others seemed to be gathered together, and to meet in her:
I may say of her that the graces, and Virtues, and Ornament of Others seemed to be gathered together, and to meet in her:
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And so her pietie toward God resembleth her to the two pious Hanna's, the one the Mother of Samuel, the other the Daughter of Phanuel. Her charitie resembleth her to Dorcas. Her love to the Ministers of God to the Shunamite that provided a Chamber, a Table,
And so her piety towards God resembles her to the two pious Hanna's, the one the Mother of Samuel, the other the Daughter of Phanuel. Her charity resembles her to Dorcas. Her love to the Ministers of God to the Shunamite that provided a Chamber, a Table,
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and a Candlesticke for Elisha. In her relation to her Husband, she shewed her selfe a true Daughter of Saraah. In her relation to her children which she had, a Bathsheba and Eunice; To others a Priscilla the Wife of Aquila, ready to instruct as occasion was offered.
and a Candlestick for Elisha. In her Relation to her Husband, she showed her self a true Daughter of Sarah. In her Relation to her children which she had, a Bathsheba and Eunice; To Others a Priscilla the Wife of Aquila, ready to instruct as occasion was offered.
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And so my brethren she hath shewed her selfe a follower of those that through faith and patience inherit the Promise.
And so my brothers she hath showed her self a follower of those that through faith and patience inherit the Promise.
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It remaineth to us to set such examples before us, and to bee followers of them,
It remains to us to Set such Examples before us, and to be followers of them,
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as they have beene followers of others, and as others have beene followers of Christ, that so walking in their steps, wee may also bee in the number of such as have the comfort of this Text, to be Co-heires of the grace of life;
as they have been followers of Others, and as Others have been followers of christ, that so walking in their steps, we may also be in the number of such as have the Comfort of this Text, to be Coheirs of the grace of life;
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PEACE IN DEATH; OR, THE QVIET END OF THE RIGHTEOVS. SERMON XXXIV. LUKE 2. 29. Lord now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy Word.
PEACE IN DEATH; OR, THE QVIET END OF THE RIGHTEOUS. SERMON XXXIV. LUKE 2. 29. Lord now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy Word.
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IN the Text it selfe (to let passe other things) you have. First a Request: and secondly a Reason upon which the Request is grounded.
IN the Text it self (to let pass other things) you have. First a Request: and secondly a Reason upon which the Request is grounded.
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Of each of these in order; and first of the first. The Request. The summe whereof is, That he may die. Where is considerable.
Of each of these in order; and First of the First. The Request. The sum whereof is, That he may die. Where is considerable.
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First, the disposition of the servants of God, in respect of death, viz. 1. A desire and longing after it. 2. A care to be alwayes ready for it.
First, the disposition of the Servants of God, in respect of death, viz. 1. A desire and longing After it. 2. A care to be always ready for it.
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Secondly, the warrant or guide of that desire, [ according to thy Word. ]
Secondly, the warrant or guide of that desire, [ according to thy Word. ]
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Thirdly, the nature and qualitie of the death of the Righteous [ ade• … e in peace. ] Of each of these apart.
Thirdly, the nature and quality of the death of the Righteous [ ade• … e in peace. ] Of each of these apart.
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The point that ariseth from the first branch of the first gene• … all part (viz. the desire and longing of the Saints for their day of death) is this, that
The point that arises from the First branch of the First gene• … all part (viz. the desire and longing of the Saints for their day of death) is this, that
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The servants of God have in them a contented, comfortable, and willing expectation of death. The rise of this Observation is obvious enough:
The Servants of God have in them a contented, comfortable, and willing expectation of death. The rise of this Observation is obvious enough:
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one spirit workes in all Gods servants, and brings forth like effects, though not alwayes in the same measure, that therefore which is true in Simeon (which the very first view of the words import) that the comming of Death was expected,
one Spirit works in all God's Servants, and brings forth like effects, though not always in the same measure, that Therefore which is true in Simeon (which the very First view of the words import) that the coming of Death was expected,
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and desired by him, is in some degree verefied sooner or later in all that are the Lords.
and desired by him, is in Some degree verified sooner or later in all that Are the lords.
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Hereunto agrees that of Saint Paul; I desire (saith hee) to bee dissolved, &c. And hee averres the same of all true beleevers, viz. that they groane earnestly, desiring to be cloathed upon with their house which is from Heaven, and that they are willing rather to bee absent from the body,
Hereunto agrees that of Saint Paul; I desire (Says he) to be dissolved, etc. And he avers the same of all true believers, viz. that they groan earnestly, desiring to be clothed upon with their house which is from Heaven, and that they Are willing rather to be absent from the body,
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and to be present with the Lord. and to be present with the Lord.
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The foundation of this desire, is the knowledge and right understanding of the truth of that speech of Solomon, to wit, that the day of death is better, The Foundation of this desire, is the knowledge and right understanding of the truth of that speech of Solomon, to wit, that the day of death is better,
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then the day of a mans birth. then the day of a men birth.
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They have learned to know that the day of death to Gods servants, is the day of freedome from all miseries, They have learned to know that the day of death to God's Servants, is the day of freedom from all misery's,
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and of entrance into eternall happinesse.
and of Entrance into Eternal happiness.
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The miseries of this life which even the best are subject unto, are many, Losse of goods, losse of credit, losse of friends, aches, paines, diseases, fevers, consumptions, &c. bondage under originall corruption,
The misery's of this life which even the best Are Subject unto, Are many, Loss of goods, loss of credit, loss of Friends, aches, pains, diseases, fevers, consumptions, etc. bondage under original corruption,
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But then secondly it is objected, that wee reade of many that have prayed against death;
But then secondly it is objected, that we read of many that have prayed against death;
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and the fruits thereof, as unbeliefe, pride of heart, ignorance, covetousnesse, distrustfulnesse, hatred, lust, &c. the buffetings and temptations of Sathan, societie with the wicked:
and the fruits thereof, as unbelief, pride of heart, ignorance, covetousness, distrustfulness, hatred, lust, etc. the buffetings and temptations of Sathan, society with the wicked:
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all these miseries, even the Holiest and dearest servants of God are exercised with, and divers of these doe make them many times mourne exceedingly,
all these misery's, even the Holiest and dearest Servants of God Are exercised with, and diverse of these do make them many times mourn exceedingly,
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and to cry one while, O wretched man that I am, and to groane out another while;
and to cry one while, Oh wretched man that I am, and to groan out Another while;
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Woe is mee that I am constrained to live in Mesech, and to have my habitation in the tents of Kedar: Woe is me that I am constrained to live in Mesech, and to have my habitation in the tents of Kedar:
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of all these miseries Death is the end to Gods servants. And so also it is an entrance into happinesse: of all these misery's Death is the end to God's Servants. And so also it is an Entrance into happiness:
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for albeit their bodyes rot in the Grave, and bee laid up in the Earth,
for albeit their bodies rot in the Grave, and be laid up in the Earth,
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as in Gods store-house untill the last day, yet the soule forthwith even in an instant, comes into the presence of the ever-living God, of Christ,
as in God's storehouse until the last day, yet the soul forthwith even in an instant, comes into the presence of the everliving God, of christ,
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and of all the Angels, and Saints in Heaven, the spirits of just men made perfect, to Abrahams bosome, to bee with Christ .
and of all the Angels, and Saints in Heaven, the spirits of just men made perfect, to Abrahams bosom, to be with christ.
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& quanta haec felicitas? What greater happinesse? It was much that Moses obtained to see the back-parts of God, but how much greater favour is it to see him face to face, to have eternall fellowship with God the Father, with Christ the Redeemer, with the Holy Ghost the sanctifier? The knowledge of this benefit of Death, makes the face of it comfortable to Gods servants, & quanta haec Felicity? What greater happiness? It was much that Moses obtained to see the Back parts of God, but how much greater favour is it to see him face to face, to have Eternal fellowship with God the Father, with christ the Redeemer, with the Holy Ghost the sanctifier? The knowledge of this benefit of Death, makes the face of it comfortable to God's Servants,
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and causes them to strive with their owne naturall weaknesse, that so they may even long for their day of dissolution.
and Causes them to strive with their own natural weakness, that so they may even long for their day of dissolution.
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But now against this point divers Objections may be alledged. For first the Apostle Paul sayes, that Death is the wages of sinne .
But now against this point diverse Objections may be alleged. For First the Apostle Paul Says, that Death is the wages of sin.
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And else-where hee stiles it Christs enemie, the last enemie that hee shall subdue is Death .
And elsewhere he stile it Christ enemy, the last enemy that he shall subdue is Death.
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How should not death then be rather a day of misery to bee trembled at, then a day of happinesse to bee longed for?
How should not death then be rather a day of misery to be trembled At, then a day of happiness to be longed for?
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To this I answer, that wee are to distinguish touching Death, for it must be considered two wayes;
To this I answer, that we Are to distinguish touching Death, for it must be considered two ways;
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First, as it is in its owne nature: Secondly, as it is altered by Christ:
First, as it is in its own nature: Secondly, as it is altered by christ:
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in the first sence it is true, that Death is the wages of sinne, and the very suburbs and the gates of hell.
in the First sense it is true, that Death is the wages of sin, and the very suburbs and the gates of hell.
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But in the second taking of Death, it ceases to be a plague, and becomes a blessing, inasmuch as it is even a doore opening out of this world into Heaven.
But in the second taking of Death, it ceases to be a plague, and becomes a blessing, inasmuch as it is even a door opening out of this world into Heaven.
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Now the godly looke not upon Death simply, but upon Death whose sting and venome is plucked out by Jesus Christ,
Now the godly look not upon Death simply, but upon Death whose sting and venom is plucked out by jesus christ,
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as namely, first David, Returne, O Lord, saith he, and deliver my soule; oh spare mee for thy mercyes sake,
as namely, First David, Return, Oh Lord, Says he, and deliver my soul; o spare me for thy Mercies sake,
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for in death there is no remembrance of thee . Secondly, Hezekiah when the message of death was brought to him . Thirdly, Christ himselfe; for in death there is no remembrance of thee. Secondly, Hezekiah when the message of death was brought to him. Thirdly, christ himself;
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Father, if it bee possible, let this cup passe from me . Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me.
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To all these I answer, first touching Da• … d, that when he composed that sixt Psalme, hee was not only g• … vously sicke,
To all these I answer, First touching Da• … worser, that when he composed that sixt Psalm, he was not only g• … vously sick,
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but also exceedingly tormented in mind, for he wrestled and combatted in his conscience with the wrath of God,
but also exceedingly tormented in mind, for he wrestled and combated in his conscience with the wrath of God,
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as appeares by the first Verse of that Psalme, therefore wee must know, that hee prayed not simply against Death,
as appears by the First Verse of that Psalm, Therefore we must know, that he prayed not simply against Death,
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but against death at that time, in asmuch as the comming of it was accompanied with extraordinary apprehensions of Gods wrath;
but against death At that time, in as as the coming of it was accompanied with extraordinary apprehensions of God's wrath;
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for at another time hee tells us that hee would not feare, though hee walked through the valley of the shadow of Death And the like I say touching Hezekiah, that his prayer proceeded not from any desperate feare of Death,
for At Another time he tells us that he would not Fear, though he walked through the valley of the shadow of Death And the like I say touching Hezekiah, that his prayer proceeded not from any desperate Fear of Death,
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but first that he might doe more service to God in his Kingdome. And with such a kind of thought was Saint Pauls desire of dissolution mingled .
but First that he might do more service to God in his Kingdom. And with such a kind of Thought was Saint Paul's desire of dissolution mingled.
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Secondly, hee prayed against Death then, because he knew ▪ that his death then would be a great cause of rejoycing to evill men, to whom his reformation in the State was unpleas• … ng.
Secondly, he prayed against Death then, Because he knew ▪ that his death then would be a great cause of rejoicing to evil men, to whom his Reformation in the State was unpleas• … ng.
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Thirdly, because hee wanted issue, God had promised before to David, that there should not faile a man of his seed to sit upon the throne of Israel,
Thirdly, Because he wanted issue, God had promised before to David, that there should not fail a man of his seed to fit upon the throne of Israel,
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so that his children did take heed 〈 ◊ 〉 their wayes . so that his children did take heed 〈 ◊ 〉 their ways.
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Now, it was a great discomfort to him to die childlesse, for then he, and others might have thought, that he was but an Hypocrite, inasmuch as God had promised issue to all those Kings that feared him,
Now, it was a great discomfort to him to die childless, for then he, and Others might have Thought, that he was but an Hypocrite, inasmuch as God had promised issue to all those Kings that feared him,
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and for this cause God heard his prayer, and after two yeares gave him a sonne, Ma• … asseh by name.
and for this cause God herd his prayer, and After two Years gave him a son, Ma• … asseh by name.
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And so I say the same touching our Saviour Christ, that hee prayed not against Death,
And so I say the same touching our Saviour christ, that he prayed not against Death,
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as it is the separation betwixt Body and Soule, as appeares by what the Apostle saith, that hee was heard, in that hee feared ,
as it is the separation betwixt Body and Soul, as appears by what the Apostle Says, that he was herd, in that he feared,
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for hee stood in our roome, and became a Curse for us, it was the Curse of the Law which went with Death,
for he stood in our room, and became a Curse for us, it was the Curse of the Law which went with Death,
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and the unspeakable wrath and indignation of God which hee feared, and from this according to his prayer, he was delivered.
and the unspeakable wrath and Indignation of God which he feared, and from this according to his prayer, he was Delivered.
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and I my selfe (may some godly man say) doe feele my selfe ready to tremble at the meditation thereof,
and I my self (may Some godly man say) do feel my self ready to tremble At the meditation thereof,
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and yet I hope I belong unto God.
and yet I hope I belong unto God.
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I answer, that there are two things to bee considered in every Christian, Flesh, and Spirit; Corruption, and Grace;
I answer, that there Are two things to be considered in every Christian, Flesh, and Spirit; Corruption, and Grace;
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and the best have many inward perplexities at times, and doubtings of Gods favour:
and the best have many inward perplexities At times, and doubtings of God's favour:
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Now it is a truth which our Saviour delivers, that, the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weake .
Now it is a truth which our Saviour delivers, that, the Spirit is willing, but the Flesh is weak.
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And as in all other good purposes there is a combat betwixt the flesh and the spirit;
And as in all other good Purposes there is a combat betwixt the Flesh and the Spirit;
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so is there in this, betwixt the feare of Death, and the desire of Death;
so is there in this, betwixt the Fear of Death, and the desire of Death;
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sometime the one prevailes, and sometimes the other, but yet alwayes at last the desire of Death doth get the victory.
sometime the one prevails, and sometime the other, but yet always At last the desire of Death does get the victory.
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Carnall respects doe often prevaile farre with the best, care of wife, children, and the like.
Carnal respects do often prevail Far with the best, care of wife, children, and the like.
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Th• … se are their infirmities, but as other infirmities die in them by degrees,
Th• … se Are their infirmities, but as other infirmities die in them by Degrees,
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so these also at last are subdued, and the servants of God seeing clearely the happinesse into which their Death in Christ shall enter them, doe even sigh, desiring to bee clothed upon with their house which is from Heaven .
so these also At last Are subdued, and the Servants of God seeing clearly the happiness into which their Death in christ shall enter them, do even sighs, desiring to be clothed upon with their house which is from Heaven.
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Here then is a good Marke by which we may know our selves to be Gods servants, viz. by the state of our thoughts and meditations touching Death.
Here then is a good Mark by which we may know our selves to be God's Servants, viz. by the state of our thoughts and meditations touching Death.
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I will so deliver it, as may bee most for the comfort of those that truly feare God. I demand therefore of thee:
I will so deliver it, as may be most for the Comfort of those that truly Fear God. I demand Therefore of thee:
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Dost thou know that the confident and comfortable expectation of Death is the worke of the Holy Ghost in Gods servants? Dost thou desire unfeignedly, that the same may bee wrought in thy heart? Dost thou labour to know what happinesse comes by Death to those that feare the Lord? Dost thou grieve at thine owne weaknesse, to whom the thought of Death is sometime troublesome and unsavourie? Dost thou pray the Lord so to assure thee of his favour in Christ, that death may bee desired before it comes,
Dost thou know that the confident and comfortable expectation of Death is the work of the Holy Ghost in God's Servants? Dost thou desire unfeignedly, that the same may be wrought in thy heart? Dost thou labour to know what happiness comes by Death to those that Fear the Lord? Dost thou grieve At thine own weakness, to whom the Thought of Death is sometime troublesome and unsavoury? Dost thou pray the Lord so to assure thee of his favour in christ, that death may be desired before it comes,
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and welcome when it is come!
and welcome when it is come!
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Dost thou when thou hearest this speech of Simeon, wish that thou wert able to use the like words, with the like resolution? Surely, these things shew that thou art Gods servant,
Dost thou when thou Hearst this speech of Simeon, wish that thou Wertenberg able to use the like words, with the like resolution? Surely, these things show that thou art God's servant,
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and that by Death the Lord will draw thee to a place of rest.
and that by Death the Lord will draw thee to a place of rest.
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If these thoughts which I have now named bee strangers to thy heart, and thou dost not love to trouble thy selfe to studie about Death, it is an evill signe.
If these thoughts which I have now nam be Strangers to thy heart, and thou dost not love to trouble thy self to study about Death, it is an evil Signen.
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The servants of God are not wont to be so secure in matters of this qualitie.
The Servants of God Are not wont to be so secure in matters of this quality.
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And thus much for the first particular, in the first generall part, the desire in the godly of death:
And thus much for the First particular, in the First general part, the desire in the godly of death:
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the second is their care for it: the point thence is, that
the second is their care for it: the point thence is, that
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It is the care of Gods servants to bee alwayes so prepared for death, as at what instant soever the Lord shall send it, they may bee comfortably ready to entertaine it.
It is the care of God's Servants to be always so prepared for death, as At what instant soever the Lord shall send it, they may be comfortably ready to entertain it.
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So much may easily be gathered out of Simeons words here (Nunc dimittis.) Now let thy servant depart, He did not (as it were) take a day over, in which,
So much may Easily be gathered out of Simeons words Here (Nunc Dimittis.) Now let thy servant depart, He did not (as it were) take a day over, in which,
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and against which to be provided, as though he should have said, Lord, now will I settle my selfe to make provision for my last end,
and against which to be provided, as though he should have said, Lord, now will I settle my self to make provision for my last end,
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but even now, Lord, at this very instant; if thou wilt;
but even now, Lord, At this very instant; if thou wilt;
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Death hath beene my ordinary meditation, and if thou wilt now call me home to thee, I am ready to depart.
Death hath been my ordinary meditation, and if thou wilt now call me home to thee, I am ready to depart.
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As in the former point I shewed you how Saint Pauls longing agreed with Simeons, Oh let thy servant depart, saith Simeon; I desire to bee dissolved (saith Paul.) So here I will shew you, that there was the same care in respect of Death, in Saint Paul, as in Simeon. Now, if thou wilt (saith Simeon;) I am now ready to bee offered (saith Saint Paul . And else-where, I die daily .
As in the former point I showed you how Saint Paul's longing agreed with Simeons, O let thy servant depart, Says Simeon; I desire to be dissolved (Says Paul.) So Here I will show you, that there was the same care in respect of Death, in Saint Paul, as in Simeon. Now, if thou wilt (Says Simeon;) I am now ready to be offered (Says Faint Paul. And elsewhere, I die daily.
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I am ever thinking upon death, and daily making provision for my end. This was holy Iobs mind;
I am ever thinking upon death, and daily making provision for my end. This was holy Jobs mind;
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All the dayes of my appointed time will I waite till my change come ; there was a continuall expectation. All the days of my appointed time will I wait till my change come; there was a continual expectation.
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So teach us to number our dayes, prayeth Moses, that wee may apply our hearts to wisedome . So teach us to number our days, Prayeth Moses, that we may apply our hearts to Wisdom.
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And what wisedome did hee wish, hee might apply his heart unto? but this a, holy care to make provision for another world, seeing in this there was no continuance? The same in effect, the Authour to the Hebrewes professeth touching himselfe,
And what Wisdom did he wish, he might apply his heart unto? but this a, holy care to make provision for Another world, seeing in this there was no Continuance? The same in Effect, the Author to the Hebrews Professes touching himself,
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and those that were like to him; that they had here no continuing Citie, but did seeke one to come .
and those that were like to him; that they had Here no Continuing city, but did seek one to come.
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Wee know (saith he) here is no abiding, wee dwell in tents which must remove, in houses of clay, which will be broken,
we know (Says he) Here is no abiding, we dwell in tents which must remove, in houses of clay, which will be broken,
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therefore wee desire to bee ever ready for that place, which is of more perpetuitie:
Therefore we desire to be ever ready for that place, which is of more perpetuity:
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And so much may bee gathered from that which is upon record concerning Ioseph of Arimathea, he did not onely make ready his Tombe in his lifetime,
And so much may be gathered from that which is upon record Concerning Ioseph of Arimathea, he did not only make ready his Tomb in his lifetime,
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but in his garden, his place of solace and delight:
but in his garden, his place of solace and delight:
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and how could so good a man, so often thinke on death, without labouring and caring to be ever provided for the same;
and how could so good a man, so often think on death, without labouring and caring to be ever provided for the same;
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and therefore our Saviour Christ compares his faithfull servants unto those which daily wait for their Masters comming .
and Therefore our Saviour christ compares his faithful Servants unto those which daily wait for their Masters coming.
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Now the reason which so much prevailes with the godly in this particular, and which ought to be of sufficient force with every one is first, the certaintie, and uncertaintie of death.
Now the reason which so much prevails with the godly in this particular, and which ought to be of sufficient force with every one is First, the certainty, and uncertainty of death.
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Morte nihil certius, As sure as Death, is an ordinary Proverbe;Morte nihil certius, As sure as Death, is an ordinary Proverb;
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What man is hee that liveth, and shall not see death? (saith the Psalmist .) That all must die, it is Heavens decree, and cannot be revoked. What man is he that lives, and shall not see death? (Says the Psalmist.) That all must die, it is Heavens Decree, and cannot be revoked.
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The thing it selfe, we see is most certaine: yet for some circumstances most uncertaine: for first,
The thing it self, we see is most certain: yet for Some Circumstances most uncertain: for First,
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Tempus est incertum, No man knowes when he shall die, in the night, or in the day; in Winter, or in Summer;Tempus est incertum, No man knows when he shall die, in the night, or in the day; in Winter, or in Summer;
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in youth, or in his latter age. Secondly, Locus est incertus, None know where they shall die, whether at home, or abroad;
in youth, or in his latter age. Secondly, Locus est Uncertain, None know where they shall die, whither At home, or abroad;
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in his bed, or in the field;
in his Bed, or in the field;
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who knowes but that he may die in the Church of God, even while he is asleepe at the Word?
who knows but that he may die in the Church of God, even while he is asleep At the Word?
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Thirdly, Mortis genus est incertum: No man can determine how hee shall die, whether suddenly, or by a lingring sicknesse;
Thirdly, Mortis genus est incertum: No man can determine how he shall die, whither suddenly, or by a lingering sickness;
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whether violently, or by a naturall course.
whither violently, or by a natural course.
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These things the servants of God know full well, and seriously weigh the same, and that makes them to make conscience of continuall preparation, that whensoever,
These things the Servants of God know full well, and seriously weigh the same, and that makes them to make conscience of continual preparation, that whensoever,
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or wheresoever, or howsoever they die, they may with comfort commend their soules into the hand of God,
or wheresoever, or howsoever they die, they may with Comfort commend their Souls into the hand of God,
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as into the hand of a faithfull Creatour . Secondly, they know the miserie of being taken by Death unprepared: as into the hand of a faithful Creator. Secondly, they know the misery of being taken by Death unprepared:
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put case a man should die as Ishbosheth, lying upon his bed at noone ; or as Iobs children, while they are feasting ; put case a man should die as Ishbosheth, lying upon his Bed At noon; or as Jobs children, while they Are feasting;
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or that a man like the rich man in the Gospell, should have his breath taken from him at the very instant, having made no provision for another world, what hope can there be that such a one should be saved?
or that a man like the rich man in the Gospel, should have his breath taken from him At the very instant, having made no provision for Another world, what hope can there be that such a one should be saved?
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They know thirdly, that the time of sicknesse is the most unfit time for this businesse of preparation:
They know Thirdly, that the time of sickness is the most unfit time for this business of preparation:
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the senses are then so taken up with the paine of sicknesse, that a man cannot thinke seriously upon ought else;
the Senses Are then so taken up with the pain of sickness, that a man cannot think seriously upon ought Else;
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and besides, it is not in our owne power to turne to God when we will:
and beside, it is not in our own power to turn to God when we will:
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ordinarily God forgets those in sicknesse, that forget him in health:
ordinarily God forgets those in sickness, that forget him in health:
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And it is commonly seene, that that preparation for Death that begins but in sicknesse, is as languishing and faint,
And it is commonly seen, that that preparation for Death that begins but in sickness, is as languishing and faint,
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as is the partie from whom it comes; And although Vera poenitentia bee nunquam sera, yet sera poenitentia est rarò vera.
as is the party from whom it comes; And although Vera Penitence bee Never sera, yet sera Penitence est rarò vera.
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Though I say, true repentance bee never to late, yet late repentance is seldome true;
Though I say, true Repentance be never to late, yet late Repentance is seldom true;
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when men leave their sinnes, because they can continue to practise them no longer, what thankes have they,
when men leave their Sins, Because they can continue to practise them no longer, what thanks have they,
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or what can that repentance be? These things worke with Gods servants, to studie to be ever ready for the Lord, not to delay preparation,
or what can that Repentance be? These things work with God's Servants, to study to be ever ready for the Lord, not to Delay preparation,
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but to seeke continually to be provided.
but to seek continually to be provided.
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My Exhortation hence shall begin with that speech of Moses, Oh that men would be wise to understand this,
My Exhortation hence shall begin with that speech of Moses, O that men would be wise to understand this,
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and that they would consider their later end . and that they would Consider their later end.
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I would there were a heart in us to entertaine this doctrine in our best thoughts.
I would there were a heart in us to entertain this Doctrine in our best thoughts.
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I remember the Complaint of old, that men had made a Covenant with Death, and were at agreement with Hell .
I Remember the Complaint of old, that men had made a Covenant with Death, and were At agreement with Hell.
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Death indeed will make truce with no man;
Death indeed will make truce with no man;
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but here is the meaning, Evill men perswade themselves, that they are in no danger of hell, or of the grave.
but Here is the meaning, Evil men persuade themselves, that they Are in no danger of hell, or of the grave.
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Death will not come yet thinketh the oldest man:
Death will not come yet Thinketh the oldest man:
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and when it comes, I hope I shall doe well enough, thinketh the most godlesse man.
and when it comes, I hope I shall do well enough, Thinketh the most godless man.
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Thus men couzen themselves with their owne fancies, and so Death steales upon them at unawares,
Thus men cozen themselves with their own fancies, and so Death steals upon them At unawares,
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and becomes Gods Sergeant to arrest them, and to carry them away to eternall condemnation.
and becomes God's sergeant to arrest them, and to carry them away to Eternal condemnation.
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Who amongst us is able to say truly, and upon good ground, as Simeon, Now Lord, if thou wilt now command Death to seize upon mee, welcome shall it be unto me, I am even now ready to receive it? How many are there that are extraordinary ignorant in the meanes how to escape the sting of Death? How many extreamly secure, that never in their lives,
Who among us is able to say truly, and upon good ground, as Simeon, Now Lord, if thou wilt now command Death to seize upon me, welcome shall it be unto me, I am even now ready to receive it? How many Are there that Are extraordinary ignorant in the means how to escape the sting of Death? How many extremely secure, that never in their lives,
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yet thought earnestly upon this, how they may die with comfort, and end their dayes in peace? How many prophane ones, that set light by Death, being apt to say like those Epicures, Edamus, &c. Let us eate and drinke,
yet Thought earnestly upon this, how they may die with Comfort, and end their days in peace? How many profane ones, that Set Light by Death, being apt to say like those Epicureans, Edamus, etc. Let us eat and drink,
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for to morrow wee shall die? How many that doe put all to a desperate adventure, God made us,for to morrow we shall die? How many that do put all to a desperate adventure, God made us,
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and hee must save us, and wee shall doe as well as please God, and there is an end?
and he must save us, and we shall do as well as please God, and there is an end?
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Blessed and holy is hee, that hath part in the first Resurrection, on such the second Death hath no power . Blessed and holy is he, that hath part in the First Resurrection, on such the second Death hath no power.
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Hence Hezekiahs, I have walked before thee, oh Lord, in truth, and with a perfect heart .
Hence Hezekiah's, I have walked before thee, o Lord, in truth, and with a perfect heart.
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How many are there, whose hearts, albeit they be in the house of God, and in his presence, are notwithstanding fraughted with malice, with envie, with worldlinesse, with disdaine, with secret scorning, repining at the Word which they heare with wearisomenesse, with spirituall sleepinesse and securitie? You that are such as I have now said, thinke in your consciences, what, would you die? if God should now stop your breath,
How many Are there, whose hearts, albeit they be in the house of God, and in his presence, Are notwithstanding fraughted with malice, with envy, with worldliness, with disdain, with secret scorning, repining At the Word which they hear with wearisomeness, with spiritual sleepiness and security? You that Are such as I have now said, think in your Consciences, what, would you die? if God should now stop your breath,
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and ascyte you by Death presently, to appeare before his Majestie, being thus full of ignorance, of securitie, of presumption, of unsanctified, of vicious, of malicious, of covetous thoughts, could you find in your hearts to say, Lord, now let us depart? Sure wee could not:
and ascyte you by Death presently, to appear before his Majesty, being thus full of ignorance, of security, of presumption, of unsanctified, of vicious, of malicious, of covetous thoughts, could you find in your hearts to say, Lord, now let us depart? Sure we could not:
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but Death must needs be to us, as it is said to be to the wicked, Rex terrorum, the King of terrours ;
but Death must needs be to us, as it is said to be to the wicked, Rex Terrors, the King of terrors;
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if it should come upon us, and find us in this case;
if it should come upon us, and find us in this case;
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And yet what know wee how soone, how suddenly wee may be overtaken? some of us drop away daily, some young, some old, some lie sicke longer, some lesser time;
And yet what know we how soon, how suddenly we may be overtaken? Some of us drop away daily, Some young, Some old, Some lie sick longer, Some lesser time;
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and how soone it will be our turne wee cannot tell; Our breath is in our nostrills, wee are all as grasse;
and how soon it will be our turn we cannot tell; Our breath is in our nostrils, we Are all as grass;
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If the breath of the Lord blow upon us, we doe suddenly wither, as the flower of the field, and returne aga• … e to our first Earth.
If the breath of the Lord blow upon us, we do suddenly wither, as the flower of the field, and return aga• … e to our First Earth.
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Why will we not labour to be now ready, sith it may be alwayes truly said, We may now depart, either while we are here,
Why will we not labour to be now ready, sith it may be always truly said, We may now depart, either while we Are Here,
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or in our way home, or in our beds, or at our meat? Who can truly say to himselfe;
or in our Way home, or in our Beds, or At our meat? Who can truly say to himself;
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I am sure, I shall not die this houre?
I am sure, I shall not die this hour?
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It may be now thou wilt demand of me, What shall I doe, that I may be ready?
It may be now thou wilt demand of me, What shall I do, that I may be ready?
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To insist upon particulrs, would be too long, onely therefore in a word; The best preparation for death, is are formed life.
To insist upon particulrs, would be too long, only Therefore in a word; The best preparation for death, is Are formed life.
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He that lives religiously, cannot but die preparedly: And it is a thousand to one, if a wicked liver make a gracious end.
He that lives religiously, cannot but die preparedly: And it is a thousand to one, if a wicked liver make a gracious end.
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The Scripture makes mention of a double Death, and so likewise of a twofold Resurrection:
The Scripture makes mention of a double Death, and so likewise of a twofold Resurrection:
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the first Death, is the death of the body, which is the separation of it from the soule.
the First Death, is the death of the body, which is the separation of it from the soul.
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The second death, is of the soule, which is the separation of it from God. The first Resurrection, is the rising from the Death of sinne to a new life:
The second death, is of the soul, which is the separation of it from God. The First Resurrection, is the rising from the Death of sin to a new life:
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the second is that which shall be of the body out of the Grave, at the day of Judgement. Now what saith the Scripture;
the second is that which shall be of the body out of the Grave, At the day of Judgement. Now what Says the Scripture;
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Secondly, he tearmes it NONLATINALPHABET, a going out from a place and condition of hardship .
Secondly, he terms it, a going out from a place and condition of hardship.
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Wouldest thou then bee freed from the second Death, hell, and destruction, when thou art dead? Now that thou art yet alive labour to have a part in the first Resurrection: Note what Saint Paul saith of the wanton widow, that shee is dead whilst shee lives .
Wouldst thou then be freed from the second Death, hell, and destruction, when thou art dead? Now that thou art yet alive labour to have a part in the First Resurrection: Note what Saint Paul Says of the wanton widow, that she is dead while she lives.
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So he that lives in the pleasures of sinne, and in the wayes of his owne heart,
So he that lives in the pleasures of sin, and in the ways of his own heart,
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and after his owne lust, hee is dead in soule, though hee be alive in body,
and After his own lust, he is dead in soul, though he be alive in body,
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and if hee seeke not to come out of this grave, eternall death shall be his portion.
and if he seek not to come out of this grave, Eternal death shall be his portion.
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Well then, wouldest thou prepare for Death? wouldest thou be able alwayes to say, Lord, now, now I am ready, labour to know God our of his Word (that is eternall life ;) Labour to feele Christ live and reigne in thee by his Spirit, labour to renounce every sinne, doe not goe on in any knowne sinne against conscience, renew thy repentance daily,
Well then, Wouldst thou prepare for Death? Wouldst thou be able always to say, Lord, now, now I am ready, labour to know God our of his Word (that is Eternal life;) Labour to feel christ live and Reign in thee by his Spirit, labour to renounce every sin, do not go on in any known sin against conscience, renew thy Repentance daily,
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and still survey the state of thy soule, that wickednesse may not get dominion over thee.
and still survey the state of thy soul, that wickedness may not get dominion over thee.
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Let Death come when it will, though the Lord should so visit thee, that thou shouldest drop downe suddenly,
Let Death come when it will, though the Lord should so visit thee, that thou Shouldst drop down suddenly,
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yet it shall not find thee unprepared, thou hast a part in the first Resurrection, there is no feare of the second Death: But if thou wilt cherish thy heart in evil, thou wilt goe on in thy ignorance, in thy carelesse worship of God, in thy prophaning the Sabbath, in thy whoredome, oppression, malice, drunkennesse, excesse, voluptuousnesse, thou makest ready for hell,
yet it shall not find thee unprepared, thou hast a part in the First Resurrection, there is no Fear of the second Death: But if thou wilt cherish thy heart in evil, thou wilt go on in thy ignorance, in thy careless worship of God, in thy profaning the Sabbath, in thy whoredom, oppression, malice, Drunkenness, excess, voluptuousness, thou Makest ready for hell,
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and it is not thy Lord save me, or I cry God mercy, &c. that shall serve thy turne.
and it is not thy Lord save me, or I cry God mercy, etc. that shall serve thy turn.
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I will tell thee who thou art like unto, even to a man appointed after a yeare or two, to be burned,
I will tell thee who thou art like unto, even to a man appointed After a year or two, to be burned,
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and in the meane space must carry a sticke daily to the heape, so thou heapest up wrath against thy selfe,
and in the mean Molle must carry a stick daily to the heap, so thou heapest up wrath against thy self,
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and makest thy score so great, that when Death comes, thou shalt not know how to be prepared.
and Makest thy score so great, that when Death comes, thou shalt not know how to be prepared.
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And thus have I finished the first generall part of my Text, touching the disposition of the godly in respect of Death.
And thus have I finished the First general part of my Text, touching the disposition of the godly in respect of Death.
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I proceed now in a word to the second, the ground, rule, or warrant of this desire,
I proceed now in a word to the second, the ground, Rule, or warrant of this desire,
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and preparation for death (according to thy word) as if Simeon had said, this desire that I have now to end my dayes, proceeds not from any carnall discontentment,
and preparation for death (according to thy word) as if Simeon had said, this desire that I have now to end my days, proceeds not from any carnal discontentment,
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because I am now old, and can take no great comfort in worldly things, but the ground of it is thy Word and Promise;
Because I am now old, and can take no great Comfort in worldly things, but the ground of it is thy Word and Promise;
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thou, Lord, hast revealed unto thy servant, that I should not die before I had seene my Saviour;
thou, Lord, hast revealed unto thy servant, that I should not die before I had seen my Saviour;
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This word is now fulfilled, and the sweetnesse thereof hath given mee that encouragement, that I doe even long to bee dissolved, and to be united unto thee.
This word is now fulfilled, and the sweetness thereof hath given me that encouragement, that I do even long to be dissolved, and to be united unto thee.
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Or againe thus, Oh Lord, this care that I have had to provide thus for Death,
Or again thus, O Lord, this care that I have had to provide thus for Death,
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and to be alwayes in a readinesse, it hath not come from my selfe, nature never taught it mee,
and to be always in a readiness, it hath not come from my self, nature never taught it me,
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but thy Word hath instructed mee;
but thy Word hath instructed me;
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If I had not proceeded according to thy Word, I should never have knowne how to have prepared my selfe to the time of dissolution.
If I had not proceeded according to thy Word, I should never have known how to have prepared my self to the time of dissolution.
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This is the meaning of the words, and so the Doctrine is plain (viz.) that
This is the meaning of the words, and so the Doctrine is plain (viz.) that
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Men ignorant in Gods word can never take comfort in death, nor bee truly prepared to undergoe it.
Men ignorant in God's word can never take Comfort in death, nor bee truly prepared to undergo it.
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This is plaine, if we consider the Exposition which I have already given of that part of Simeons speech.
This is plain, if we Consider the Exposition which I have already given of that part of Simeons speech.
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It is a generall Rule, that of our Saviour, Yee erre not knowing the Scripture . A man ignorant in the Scripture, can never rightly performe any spirituall dutie.
It is a general Rule, that of our Saviour, Ye err not knowing the Scripture. A man ignorant in the Scripture, can never rightly perform any spiritual duty.
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Hence was that of David, Thy testimonies (saith he) are my delight, and my counsellours .
Hence was that of David, Thy testimonies (Says he) Are my delight, and my counsellors.
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If any matter came in hand that concerned his soule, straight to the word of God went hee, to know thence how to doe it;
If any matter Come in hand that concerned his soul, straight to the word of God went he, to know thence how to do it;
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as a man for his Lease, or conveyance goeth to a Counsellour for direction:
as a man for his Lease, or conveyance Goes to a Counselor for direction:
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So againe he confesses, that if Gods Law had not beene his delight, hee should have perished in his afflictions .
So again he Confesses, that if God's Law had not been his delight, he should have perished in his afflictions.
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And so, no comfort, no true quiet in any trouble, much more at Death, without the guidance, and information of the Word.
And so, no Comfort, no true quiet in any trouble, much more At Death, without the guidance, and information of the Word.
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The assurance that the sting of Death is plucked out, that Gods wrath is appeased, that sinne is pardoned, that Heaven gate is opened;
The assurance that the sting of Death is plucked out, that God's wrath is appeased, that sin is pardoned, that Heaven gate is opened;
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whence shall wee fetch these, but from the Scripture? the directions for a holy life, which is the best preparation for Death;
whence shall we fetch these, but from the Scripture? the directions for a holy life, which is the best preparation for Death;
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where shall we find them, but in the Scripture?
where shall we find them, but in the Scripture?
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Here then we see is a Caveat to all that have no will, nor desire to be acquainted with the Scripture:
Here then we see is a Caveat to all that have no will, nor desire to be acquainted with the Scripture:
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Divers thinke they should have done well enough, though wee had no such Booke as we call the word of God.
Divers think they should have done well enough, though we had no such Book as we call the word of God.
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To bee a Scripture-man is a by-word, a reproach, a matter of disgrace; and sooner will men listen to some idle Pamphlet, then to a matter of Scripture.
To be a Scripture-man is a Byword, a reproach, a matter of disgrace; and sooner will men listen to Some idle Pamphlet, then to a matter of Scripture.
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Well, beguile not your soules, with these vaine conceipts, with your Popish and carnall imaginations.
Well, beguile not your Souls, with these vain conceits, with your Popish and carnal Imaginations.
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and to have libertie to doe as your owne hearts doe lead you;
and to have liberty to do as your own hearts do led you;
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I say, and testifie from this place, that that man or woman, which careth not to be taught out of Gods booke, cannot die like a Christian:
I say, and testify from this place, that that man or woman, which Careth not to be taught out of God's book, cannot die like a Christian:
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Who can teach thee the way to dye well, but God? And where doth God teach,
Who can teach thee the Way to die well, but God? And where does God teach,
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but in the Scripture? If our thoughts of Death, if our provision, and preparation for Death be not warranted,
but in the Scripture? If our thoughts of Death, if our provision, and preparation for Death be not warranted,
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and guided by Gods word, it is all in vaine.
and guided by God's word, it is all in vain.
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Lord, saith Simeon, my desire of dissolution is according to thy Word; my care to be prepared, hath beene ordered by thy Word, hee cannot die with comfort, that cannot make the like profession.
Lord, Says Simeon, my desire of dissolution is according to thy Word; my care to be prepared, hath been ordered by thy Word, he cannot die with Comfort, that cannot make the like profession.
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And this may serve for the next generall part, the the ground of this desire, and preparation for Death, it is Gods word;
And this may serve for the next general part, the the ground of this desire, and preparation for Death, it is God's word;
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Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart according to thy Word. Lord, now Lettest thou thy servant depart according to thy Word.
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The third and last part followes, the nature and qualitie of the death of the Righteous (A departure in peace,
The third and last part follows, the nature and quality of the death of the Righteous (A departure in peace,
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or a peaceable dismission.) Here are two things, first a dismission: secondly, a dismission accompanied with peace.
or a peaceable dismission.) Here Are two things, First a dismission: secondly, a dismission accompanied with peace.
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The word (NONLATINALPHABET) translated (Let thy servant depart) may well be Englished thus, Let thy servant loose; Lord free mee, enlarge mee, set mee at libertie. Hence wee learne, that
The word () translated (Let thy servant depart) may well be Englished thus, Let thy servant lose; Lord free me, enlarge me, Set me At liberty. Hence we Learn, that
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The servants of God doe by Death receive a finall discharge from all manner of miserie.
The Servants of God do by Death receive a final discharge from all manner of misery.
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This is evident out of the force of the phrase here used:
This is evident out of the force of the phrase Here used:
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Simeon knew that so long as hee lived, his soule was (as it were) imprisoned in his body,Simeon knew that so long as he lived, his soul was (as it were) imprisoned in his body,
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and in it hee was held in bondage under the remnants of Originall corruption, subject to the assaults and temptations of Satan, in continuall and daily possibilitie to trespasse and sinne against God, beside other afflictions and grievances in the body and estate:
and in it he was held in bondage under the remnants of Original corruption, Subject to the assaults and temptations of Satan, in continual and daily possibility to trespass and sin against God, beside other afflictions and grievances in the body and estate:
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but hee had withall this knowledge and understanding of the nature of Death, that it was an enlargement to the soule,
but he had withal this knowledge and understanding of the nature of Death, that it was an enlargement to the soul,
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and a freeing of it utterly and finally from all those, and the like incumbrances.
and a freeing of it utterly and finally from all those, and the like encumbrances.
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The same may be gathered from the phrase used by Saint Paul, I desire (saith he) NONLATINALPHABET, to bee dissolved ,
The same may be gathered from the phrase used by Saint Paul, I desire (Says he), to be dissolved,
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and NONLATINALPHABET, read the time of my departure .
and, read the time of my departure.
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the words shew that there comes a liberty by death to the soules of Gods servants.
the words show that there comes a liberty by death to the Souls of God's Servants.
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The phrase that Saint Peter useth, is worthy our observation for this purpose.
The phrase that Saint Peter uses, is worthy our observation for this purpose.
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First hee tearmes death NONLATINALPHABET, the laying downe of a burden , and by that meanes the soule is lightned and eased.
First he terms death, the laying down of a burden, and by that means the soul is lightened and eased.
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The second booke of Moses which relates the departure of the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage hath the same name Exodus. As for the point it selfe,
The second book of Moses which relates the departure of the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage hath the same name Exodus. As for the point it self,
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namely, that the death of the Righteous, is to them a discharge from all miserie, the Scripture beares witnesse to it:
namely, that the death of the Righteous, is to them a discharge from all misery, the Scripture bears witness to it:
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Blessed (said he) are the dead, which die in the Lord, even so saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labours . Blessed (said he) Are the dead, which die in the Lord, even so Says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours.
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As long as they live here, they are diversly troubled, when they die their labours are at an end,
As long as they live Here, they Are diversely troubled, when they die their labours Are At an end,
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and they are received into rest.
and they Are received into rest.
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Saint Iohn tells us, that in his vision he saw, the soules of them that were slaine, lye under the Altar .
Saint John tells us, that in his vision he saw, the Souls of them that were slain, lie under the Altar.
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Now the Altar in the time of the Law was a place of refuge and safetie,
Now the Altar in the time of the Law was a place of refuge and safety,
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and thence it appeares, that by death the servants of God are eft-soones received into a place of holy securitie, where there is no expectation of any further miserie.
and thence it appears, that by death the Servants of God Are eftsoons received into a place of holy security, where there is no expectation of any further misery.
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They are said to be received NONLATINALPHABET, into Abrahams bosome , into the fellowship of the same happinesse with Abraham, the Father of all true beleevers.
They Are said to be received, into Abrahams bosom, into the fellowship of the same happiness with Abraham, the Father of all true believers.
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The Doctrine in the first place makes against those of the Church of Rome, which maintaine a place of torment,
The Doctrine in the First place makes against those of the Church of Rome, which maintain a place of torment,
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even for the servants of God after this life, where they must bee tryed for a time,
even for the Servants of God After this life, where they must be tried for a time,
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before they can enter into Rest, and happinesse.
before they can enter into Rest, and happiness.
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This place they terme Purgatorie, the torment here they hold to bee unspeakable, and farre surpassing any torment which the wit of man is able to devise.
This place they term Purgatory, the torment Here they hold to be unspeakable, and Far surpassing any torment which the wit of man is able to devise.
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But this place among others is sufficient to overthrow this dotage, for how were death to the Righteous a dismission, a loosing, a freedome from miserie,
But this place among Others is sufficient to overthrow this dotage, for how were death to the Righteous a dismission, a losing, a freedom from misery,
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if there followed after it a torment of farre greater extremitie then at any time before was ever tasted of? So that the death of the servants of God being (as I have proved it to bee) an enlargement from misery, certainly the soule is not bound in any new Prison, whence it must expect,
if there followed After it a torment of Far greater extremity then At any time before was ever tasted of? So that the death of the Servants of God being (as I have proved it to be) an enlargement from misery, Certainly the soul is not bound in any new Prison, whence it must expect,
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and await, and pray for a second dismission. In the next place this Doctrine makes much for the comfort of Gods servants:
and await, and pray for a second dismission. In the next place this Doctrine makes much for the Comfort of God's Servants:
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the face of Death to the wicked is very dreadfull, the day of it is to them the beginning of sorrowes, their soules are instantly arrested by the damned spirits,
the face of Death to the wicked is very dreadful, the day of it is to them the beginning of sorrows, their Souls Are instantly arrested by the damned spirits,
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and kept in everlasting chaines of darknesse: but to those that are the servants of God it is otherwise.
and kept in everlasting chains of darkness: but to those that Are the Servants of God it is otherwise.
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Hence came Saint Pauls peace, I have, saith he, fought the good fight, I have kept the faith;
Hence Come Saint Paul's peace, I have, Says he, fought the good fight, I have kept the faith;
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I may by way of allusion to the phrase of my Text, compare their day unto that which happened unto Ioseph, in which hee was brought out of prison to bee Ruler over all the land of Egypt .
I may by Way of allusion to the phrase of my Text, compare their day unto that which happened unto Ioseph, in which he was brought out of prison to be Ruler over all the land of Egypt.
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So is their death unto them a day of Bailement out of prison, a day in which all teares shall be wiped away ;
So is their death unto them a day of Bailment out of prison, a day in which all tears shall be wiped away;
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In which they shall have beauty for ashes, and the oyle of gladnesse, for the spirit of heavinesse ;
In which they shall have beauty for Ashes, and the oil of gladness, for the Spirit of heaviness;
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and the long white robes of Christs Righteousnesse, by which they shall be presented blamelesse unto God.
and the long white robes of Christ Righteousness, by which they shall be presented blameless unto God.
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That day shall be to them, even as was the day of escape to the Jewes, a feast, and a good day in which they shall see God as hee is , and know him, as they are knowne of him .
That day shall be to them, even as was the day of escape to the Jews, a feast, and a good day in which they shall see God as he is, and know him, as they Are known of him.
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But hapily thou maist say, how shall I know that the day of Death, is the day of dissolution,
But happily thou Mayest say, how shall I know that the day of Death, is the day of dissolution,
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and this kind of dismission? A very necessary quaere indeed this is: for every man almost is ready to challenge to himselfe a part of this happinesse,
and this kind of dismission? A very necessary quaere indeed this is: for every man almost is ready to challenge to himself a part of this happiness,
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and it is a matter presumed upon by many, which shall never enjoy it;
and it is a matter presumed upon by many, which shall never enjoy it;
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I will therefore give you one certaine marke, by which wee may know assuredly, that the day of our death shall be to us, a day of enlargement,
I will Therefore give you one certain mark, by which we may know assuredly, that the day of our death shall be to us, a day of enlargement,
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and of finall discharge from all, both former and following miseries, and that is this,
and of final discharge from all, both former and following misery's, and that is this,
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If in the time of our life here, our being subject to corruption, and sinne, hath seemed unto us the greatest burden, and bondage.
If in the time of our life Here, our being Subject to corruption, and sin, hath seemed unto us the greatest burden, and bondage.
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They which have groaned and mourned under their owne naturall corruptions, as it were under some heavy and tyrannous yoke,
They which have groaned and mourned under their own natural corruptions, as it were under Some heavy and tyrannous yoke,
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or as the Israelites mourned under their Egyptian Task-masters, to them only shall the day of death, be a day of freedome.
or as the Israelites mourned under their Egyptian Taskmasters, to them only shall the day of death, be a day of freedom.
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If sinne be not a burden to thee;
If sin be not a burden to thee;
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if thou dost not many times lament, and even mourne to thinke how thou art carried captive unto evill;
if thou dost not many times lament, and even mourn to think how thou art carried captive unto evil;
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if thou dost not with griefe feele how thou art clogged with corruption, and hindred by it from doing the good which thou shouldest, certainly death will bee to thee the beginning of thy thraldome,
if thou dost not with grief feel how thou art clogged with corruption, and hindered by it from doing the good which thou Shouldst, Certainly death will be to thee the beginning of thy thraldom,
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and after it thou shalt be a perpetuall bond-slave unto Sathan in the kingdome of eternall darknesse.
and After it thou shalt be a perpetual bondslave unto Sathan in the Kingdom of Eternal darkness.
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Marke this all yee that take delight in evill, to whom it is a pastime to doe wickedly, and who seeke rather how to satisfie,
Mark this all ye that take delight in evil, to whom it is a pastime to do wickedly, and who seek rather how to satisfy,
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then how to suppresse your owne corruptions, who repute it a kind of happinesse to follow the swinge of your owne Iusts,
then how to suppress your own corruptions, who repute it a kind of happiness to follow the swinge of your own Jousts,
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when you dye, this shall be your reward, even a most miserable and endlesse captivity under Sathan, him have you served in the lusts of sinne while yee lived, his slaves shall you be without hope of releasement world without end.
when you die, this shall be your reward, even a most miserable and endless captivity under Sathan, him have you served in the Lustiest of sin while ye lived, his slaves shall you be without hope of releasement world without end.
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This is the right Application of this Doctrine, death is a day of enlargement to the godly, it is a dismission.
This is the right Application of this Doctrine, death is a day of enlargement to the godly, it is a dismission.
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The next particular is, that it is a dismission accompanied with peace, the lesson we are taught hence is, that
The next particular is, that it is a dismission accompanied with peace, the Lesson we Are taught hence is, that
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The servants of God have at their going out of the world, a comfortable, quiet, and peaceable departure.
The Servants of God have At their going out of the world, a comfortable, quiet, and peaceable departure.
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Thus Simeon here, hee prayed for no other thing, but that his end might be as the end of the Righteous is ever wont to bee,
Thus Simeon Here, he prayed for no other thing, but that his end might be as the end of the Righteous is ever wont to be,
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even a departure hence in peace.
even a departure hence in peace.
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Hence is that generall rule of the Psalmist, Marke the perfect man, and behold the upright man,
Hence is that general Rule of the Psalmist, Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright man,
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for the end of that man is peace . Agreeable whereunto is that of Solomon; that the righteous hath hope in his death . for the end of that man is peace. Agreeable whereunto is that of Solomon; that the righteous hath hope in his death.
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And memorable to this purpose is that which is storied of old father Iacob, shewing unto us the quiet end of the Righteous, Hee gathered up his feet into the bed,
And memorable to this purpose is that which is storied of old father Iacob, showing unto us the quiet end of the Righteous, He gathered up his feet into the Bed,
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and so gave up the Ghost . and so gave up the Ghost.
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It was the blessing promised to Abraham, that he should goe to his fathers in peace .
It was the blessing promised to Abraham, that he should go to his Father's in peace.
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And the same was made to good Iosias . There is a twofold reason hereof. First, the assurance which they have of the favour of God in Christ.
And the same was made to good Iosias. There is a twofold reason hereof. First, the assurance which they have of the favour of God in christ.
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This must needs breed quietnesse, when I am perswaded in my soule and conscience, that all cause of danger after death is removed,
This must needs breed quietness, when I am persuaded in my soul and conscience, that all cause of danger After death is removed,
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and that God is, and will be, gracious unto mee in his Sonne. What cause of feare is here left, what occasion of perplexitie?
and that God is, and will be, gracious unto me in his Son. What cause of Fear is Here left, what occasion of perplexity?
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If any man shall doubt whether the servants of God have this assurance;
If any man shall doubt whither the Servants of God have this assurance;
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I prove it thus, that all of them first or last, have it in some good measure.
I prove it thus, that all of them First or last, have it in Some good measure.
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If any man (saith the Apostle, have not the Spirit of Christ, hee is none of his . If any man (Says the Apostle, have not the Spirit of christ, he is none of his.
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Hence it necessarily followes, that all that are Christs, have the Spirit of Christ, but now the office of the Spirit is to beare witnesse with our spirit ;
Hence it necessarily follows, that all that Are Christ, have the Spirit of christ, but now the office of the Spirit is to bear witness with our Spirit;
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So that all that are the Lords, as they are endued with Gods Spirit, so they feele this Spirit bearing witnesse to their soules of this Adoption.
So that all that Are the lords, as they Are endued with God's Spirit, so they feel this Spirit bearing witness to their Souls of this Adoption.
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Secondly, the comfortable Testimonie of their owne consciences touching their former care to glorifie God by a Religious and godly conversation:
Secondly, the comfortable Testimony of their own Consciences touching their former care to Glorify God by a Religious and godly Conversation:
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Not that they doe ground their hope upon the desert of their foreranne courses, but because they know good workes to bee the way ,
Not that they do ground their hope upon the desert of their foreran courses, but Because they know good works to be the Way,
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and doe understand by the Scripture, that a holy life here, is the first fruits of a glorified life hereafter.
and do understand by the Scripture, that a holy life Here, is the First fruits of a glorified life hereafter.
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Thus we see the truth of this point, and the reasons upon which it is grounded.
Thus we see the truth of this point, and the Reasons upon which it is grounded.
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Now here some may object first, Wee see many worthy men, that have made a great,
Now Here Some may Object First, we see many worthy men, that have made a great,
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and an extraordinary profession of Religion in their lives, and which have also carried themselves unblameably,
and an extraordinary profession of Religion in their lives, and which have also carried themselves unblamably,
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yet to give appearance of much angiush and perplexitie, and even of a kind of despaire in their death. How can wee say then;
yet to give appearance of much angiush and perplexity, and even of a kind of despair in their death. How can we say then;
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that all good and holy persons have a peaceable departure?
that all good and holy Persons have a peaceable departure?
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I answer first, Wee ought to remember the Rule our Saviour gives, not to judge according to the outward appearance .
I answer First, we ought to Remember the Rule our Saviour gives, not to judge according to the outward appearance.
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It is a very weake argument to say, that this, or that man dyeth without peace,
It is a very weak argument to say, that this, or that man Dies without peace,
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because to the standers by hee makes not shew of peace.
Because to the standers by he makes not show of peace.
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Certaine it is, that as a man may have peace with God, and yet himselfe for a time, by reason of some tentation not feele it;
Certain it is, that as a man may have peace with God, and yet himself for a time, by reason of Some tentation not feel it;
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so a man being sicke, or going out of the world may feele it, and yet others that behold him cannot perceive it.
so a man being sick, or going out of the world may feel it, and yet Others that behold him cannot perceive it.
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Secondly, wee must know that these outward unquietnesses, which doe many times accompany sicknesse, doe happen as well, and as ordinarily to good men,
Secondly, we must know that these outward quietnesses, which do many times accompany sickness, do happen as well, and as ordinarily to good men,
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as to the most wicked, such as are ravings, idle-talkings, and strange accidents in the body;
as to the most wicked, such as Are ravings, idle-talkings, and strange accidents in the body;
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in this sence all things come alike to all .
in this sense all things come alike to all.
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God hath made no promise in Scripture, that those that serve him shall be freed in their deaths from violent sicknesses.
God hath made no promise in Scripture, that those that serve him shall be freed in their death's from violent Sicknesses.
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Therefore these things must not bee thought to be any abridgement of their peace. Thirdly, wee must consider, that with the best servants of God, Sathan is most busie,
Therefore these things must not be Thought to be any abridgement of their peace. Thirdly, we must Consider, that with the best Servants of God, Sathan is most busy,
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when his end is neerest, and when hee is (as it were) out of all hope of prevailing, The red Dragon in the Revelation, had greatest wrath when he knew his time to bee short .
when his end is nearest, and when he is (as it were) out of all hope of prevailing, The read Dragon in the Revelation, had greatest wrath when he knew his time to be short.
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When the evill Spirit was commanded once to come out of the child, then it rent him sore .
When the evil Spirit was commanded once to come out of the child, then it rend him soar.
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Now these temptations, though for the time they be very violent and extreme;
Now these temptations, though for the time they be very violent and extreme;
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so that the party may (hapily) utter out some words, and speeches of dispaire,
so that the party may (happily) utter out Some words, and Speeches of despair,
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yet be they no finall prejudice to the inward peace.
yet be they not final prejudice to the inward peace.
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Interrupt they may, but utterly quench it they cannot, because the power of God is made perfect through weaknesse.
Interrupt they may, but utterly quench it they cannot, Because the power of God is made perfect through weakness.
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And so even in death, Sathan receives the greatest foile, when hee thinkes to get the greatest victorie.
And so even in death, Sathan receives the greatest foil, when he thinks to get the greatest victory.
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Thus then I answer in one word;
Thus then I answer in one word;
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The peace of Gods servants at death is not ever in the like measure felt by them,
The peace of God's Servants At death is not ever in the like measure felt by them,
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but yet it never dieth in them:
but yet it never Dieth in them:
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they which behold their death doe not alwayes see it, yet they themselves, sooner or later are sure sweetly and secretly to feele the same.
they which behold their death do not always see it, yet they themselves, sooner or later Are sure sweetly and secretly to feel the same.
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My reason for my assertion is grounded first upon that of the Apostle ; God commands light to shine out of darknesse:
My reason for my assertion is grounded First upon that of the Apostle; God commands Light to shine out of darkness:
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Hee brings his servants to Heaven by the gates of hell, out of sorrow and angvish,
He brings his Servants to Heaven by the gates of hell, out of sorrow and angvish,
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and tentation hee raiseth out their greatest quiet. Secondly, because the love of God is eternall and unchangeable ;
and tentation he Raiseth out their greatest quiet. Secondly, Because the love of God is Eternal and unchangeable;
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Whom hee loves, hee loves to the end . Whom he loves, he loves to the end.
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It is unpossible that the Lord, albeit he trie, and that sharply, yet should finally forsake those that are his in their greatest extremitie.
It is unpossible that the Lord, albeit he try, and that sharply, yet should finally forsake those that Are his in their greatest extremity.
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But againe secondly, if you make a peaceable death to bee the reward of the Righteous, what say you to this? There bee many that in all their life gave little evidence of any Religion,
But again secondly, if you make a peaceable death to be the reward of the Righteous, what say you to this? There be many that in all their life gave little evidence of any Religion,
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or grace, but of the contrary rather, yet in their death were very quiet and still,
or grace, but of the contrary rather, yet in their death were very quiet and still,
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and seemed to all that were by, to have in them no manner of vexation, no troublesome thoughts, no perplexed motions, shall wee say that these were good men,
and seemed to all that were by, to have in them no manner of vexation, no troublesome thoughts, no perplexed motions, shall we say that these were good men,
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because they seemed to goe away in peace.
Because they seemed to go away in peace.
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It is true indeed, it is the common opinion, Doth a man lye quietly? hath hee his memorie to the end? died he like a Lambe? surely then hee is gone to heaven:
It is true indeed, it is the Common opinion, Does a man lie quietly? hath he his memory to the end? died he like a Lamb? surely then he is gone to heaven:
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but this is an absurd colection, for.
but this is an absurd collection, for.
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First, sometime this outward calmenesse is an ordinary consequent of some diseases, as Consumptions, and such like, by which Nature being formerly weakned, hath not power left to make resistance. First, sometime this outward calmness is an ordinary consequent of Some diseases, as Consumptions, and such like, by which Nature being formerly weakened, hath not power left to make resistance.
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Secondly, this outward calmenesse is no argument of a peaceable and quiet soule. The Psalmist tells us of the wicked in whose death there are no bands .
Secondly, this outward calmness is no argument of a peaceable and quiet soul. The Psalmist tells us of the wicked in whose death there Are no bans.
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Thirdly, wee must distinguish betweene securitie and peace, betwixt carnall senslesnesse, and true spirituall quietnesse.
Thirdly, we must distinguish between security and peace, betwixt carnal Senslessness, and true spiritual quietness.
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Nabals death was quiet enough yet hee were but a foole that would adventure his soule with Nabals: I see many ignorant persons, many of heathenish, Nabals death was quiet enough yet he were but a fool that would adventure his soul with Nabal's: I see many ignorant Persons, many of Heathenish,
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and brutish conversation, very quiet in sicknesse, without any feare of hell, and judgement to come, making no doubts, casting no perills, asking no questions, complaining of no sinnes,
and brutish Conversation, very quiet in sickness, without any Fear of hell, and judgement to come, making no doubts, casting no perils, asking no questions, complaining of no Sins,
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and so away they goe without any more adoe. What, shall I say that these died in true peace? God forbid.
and so away they go without any more ado. What, shall I say that these died in true peace? God forbid.
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No, when I compare together their ignorant, secure, benummed, hardned kind of life, with their senslesse and drowsie kind of death, I must say that these are fearefull signes, these things argue that the Divill had quiet possession, where hee made so small adoe .
No, when I compare together their ignorant, secure, benumbed, hardened kind of life, with their senseless and drowsy kind of death, I must say that these Are fearful Signs, these things argue that the devil had quiet possession, where he made so small ado.
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Thus then notwithstanding these Objections I will conclude, that a peacefull death, is the peculiar and individed priviledge of Gods servants.
Thus then notwithstanding these Objections I will conclude, that a peaceful death, is the peculiar and individed privilege of God's Servants.
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However it be, yet I know (saith Solomon) that it shall goe well with those that feare the Lord , but there is no peace to the wicked saith my God .
However it be, yet I know (Says Solomon) that it shall go well with those that Fear the Lord, but there is no peace to the wicked Says my God.
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Wee may make Use of this first to be a tryall betwixt our Religion and the Romish:
we may make Use of this First to be a trial betwixt our Religion and the Romish:
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for from this Doctrine I avouch that Religion to be no true Religion:
for from this Doctrine I avouch that Religion to be no true Religion:
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because a Papist by the Rules of his owne Religion can never die in peace: This is a hard saying, thou maist object,
Because a Papist by the Rules of his own Religion can never die in peace: This is a hard saying, thou Mayest Object,
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or how can I make it good? I answer by two reasons.
or how can I make it good? I answer by two Reasons.
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First, every Papist is taught to beleeve under paine of Anathema, and the great curse, that whosoever dyeth,
First, every Papist is taught to believe under pain of Anathema, and the great curse, that whosoever Dies,
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if hee have not in this life attained to perfection, and throughly purged himselfe from the remainders of sinne by workes of satisfaction, his soule must after death goe into Purgatory, and there continue untill hee hath made a full satisfaction:
if he have not in this life attained to perfection, and thoroughly purged himself from the remainders of sin by works of satisfaction, his soul must After death go into Purgatory, and there continue until he hath made a full satisfaction:
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now the paine of Purgatorie is held for the time to bee as great as the paines of hell, differing onely in this, that it is not perpetuall:
now the pain of Purgatory is held for the time to be as great as the pains of hell, differing only in this, that it is not perpetual:
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Now I would faine know how can a man die comfortably and in peace, and with a joyfull heart,
Now I would feign know how can a man die comfortably and in peace, and with a joyful heart,
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when hee thinkes with himselfe, that albeit (perhaps) after some yeares hee shall goe to heaven,
when he thinks with himself, that albeit (perhaps) After Some Years he shall go to heaven,
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yet in the meane space his soule must goe into such a place of unspeakable torment, where if the matter be not well plyed by the prayers of them that are alive,
yet in the mean Molle his soul must go into such a place of unspeakable torment, where if the matter be not well plied by the Prayers of them that Are alive,
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and by well feeing the Priests, they may hap to lye for many yeares? I say,
and by well feeing the Priests, they may hap to lie for many Years? I say,
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how can the Doctrine of Popery beget a peacefull death, when it teacheth an expectation of such an hellish Purgatory?
how can the Doctrine of Popery beget a peaceful death, when it Teaches an expectation of such an hellish Purgatory?
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He that goeth this way, though it be with much weaknesse, with many falls, with sundry imperfections, with divers wandrings,
He that Goes this Way, though it be with much weakness, with many falls, with sundry imperfections, with diverse wanderings,
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yet he cannot misse of the promised peace.
yet he cannot miss of the promised peace.
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Secondly, every Papist as he is bound of a certaine to beleeve a Purgatory, so further must he beleeve, that hee cannot in this life be assured of salvation, otherwise then by a kind of confused hope, which may deceive him.
Secondly, every Papist as he is bound of a certain to believe a Purgatory, so further must he believe, that he cannot in this life be assured of salvation, otherwise then by a kind of confused hope, which may deceive him.
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Now hee which by the witnesse of his owne conscience is sure that hee hath deserved hell,
Now he which by the witness of his own conscience is sure that he hath deserved hell,
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and cannot attaine to any certaintie of discharge, what comfort can such an one have to dye? hee knowes that when hee is dead, he must come to his account before God,
and cannot attain to any certainty of discharge, what Comfort can such an one have to die? he knows that when he is dead, he must come to his account before God,
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but yet can have no assurance that the Lord will acquit him in Christ Jesus.
but yet can have no assurance that the Lord will acquit him in christ jesus.
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I wish that this may seriously be considered by us, for the establishing of us in the truth of Religion:
I wish that this may seriously be considered by us, for the establishing of us in the truth of Religion:
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I say againe and testifie, these reasons which I have alledged being weighed, that a Papist by his owne doctrine can never expect that which Simeon did, a departure hence in peace: He knowes he must to torment, he is taught that he cannot know in this world that God will pardon him.
I say again and testify, these Reasons which I have alleged being weighed, that a Papist by his own Doctrine can never expect that which Simeon did, a departure hence in peace: He knows he must to torment, he is taught that he cannot know in this world that God will pardon him.
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In the next place let us come neerer home to our selves:
In the next place let us come nearer home to our selves:
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that we must all dye, nothing more certaine, Dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt returne .
that we must all die, nothing more certain, Dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt return.
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God hath decreed it, and it cannot bee revoked: if our end be not peaceable, our estate after cannot bee happy.
God hath decreed it, and it cannot be revoked: if our end be not peaceable, our estate After cannot be happy.
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Let our care then be spent about this one point, how one may attaine to this, to end our dayes in peace: I doubt not but wee will all bee ready to say, we hope so to doe:
Let our care then be spent about this one point, how one may attain to this, to end our days in peace: I doubt not but we will all be ready to say, we hope so to do:
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but this is nothing, for when the wicked man dyeth, his expectation perisheth .
but this is nothing, for when the wicked man Dies, his expectation Perishes.
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What becomes of the hope of the Hypocrite (said Iob) when God takes away his soule ? But what course then shall wee take, that wee may finish our course with joy?
What becomes of the hope of the Hypocrite (said Job) when God Takes away his soul? But what course then shall we take, that we may finish our course with joy?
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I will tell thee in few words (I touched it a little before) the best meanes for a peaceable departure, is a godly and religious life:
I will tell thee in few words (I touched it a little before) the best means for a peaceable departure, is a godly and religious life:
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I have fought the good fight, saith Saint Paul, and he could comfortably from thence inferre, that therefore there was laid up for him a crowne of righteousnesse . I have fought the good fight, Says Saint Paul, and he could comfortably from thence infer, that Therefore there was laid up for him a crown of righteousness.
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It was Christs owne inference, I have glorified thee on earth, I have finished the worke which thou gavest mee to doe, and therefore now, O Father, glorifie thou mee with thine owne selfe .
It was Christ own Inference, I have glorified thee on earth, I have finished the work which thou Gavest me to do, and Therefore now, Oh Father, Glorify thou me with thine own self.
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The reason of it is first Gods promise: blessed shall bee the undefiled in the way :
The reason of it is First God's promise: blessed shall be the undefiled in the Way:
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Those that honour mee, I will honour, said God . Now this promise God will not breake. Those that honour me, I will honour, said God. Now this promise God will not break.
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Secondly, life eternall hath three degrees, the first is in this life, when a man repenteth,
Secondly, life Eternal hath three Degrees, the First is in this life, when a man Repenteth,
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and beleeveth, and is purged from dead workes, to serve the living God;
and Believeth, and is purged from dead works, to serve the living God;
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The second is in death, when the body goes to earth, and the spirit returnes to him that gave it.
The second is in death, when the body Goes to earth, and the Spirit returns to him that gave it.
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The third is at the last judgement:
The third is At the last judgement:
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These three degrees hang together like three linkes, the second followeth the first, and the third the two former;
These three Degrees hang together like three links, the second follows the First, and the third the two former;
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the last cannot be hoped for, where the first is wanting: for except yee repent, yee shall all perish .
the last cannot be hoped for, where the First is wanting: for except ye Repent, ye shall all perish.
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The first being obtained, the last must needs ensue: for hee is faithfull that hath promised .
The First being obtained, the last must needs ensue: for he is faithful that hath promised.
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So then, wouldest thou have peace in death? labour for grace in thy life; wouldest thou end thy dayes happily? make conscience to spend them holily.
So then, Wouldst thou have peace in death? labour for grace in thy life; Wouldst thou end thy days happily? make conscience to spend them holily.
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A godlesse man that lives in sin, may die senslesly, or sullenly, he cannot die peaceably.
A godless man that lives in since, may die senslesly, or sullenly, he cannot die peaceably.
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Oh consider this all yee that forget God, that spend your dayes in vanity, and your yeares according to the lusts of your owne heart, that have hitherto hated to bee reformed,
O Consider this all ye that forget God, that spend your days in vanity, and your Years according to the Lustiest of your own heart, that have hitherto hated to be reformed,
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and will not bee reclaimed from your former fashions, but live yet still, as you were wont to doe.
and will not be reclaimed from your former fashions, but live yet still, as you were wont to do.
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Thinke a little with me of your last end, which how neere it is you doe not know;
Think a little with me of your last end, which how near it is you do not know;
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when your consciences a little awaked, shall make report of your life past, how in matters of God you have beene ignorant, superstitious, carelesse, neglecting his worship, despising his Word, blaspheming his Name, mispending his Sabbaths, in dealing with men you have beene cruell, false, unmercifull, oppressing;
when your Consciences a little awaked, shall make report of your life past, how in matters of God you have been ignorant, superstitious, careless, neglecting his worship, despising his Word, blaspheming his Name, misspending his Sabbaths, in dealing with men you have been cruel, false, unmerciful, oppressing;
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in the usage of your owne bodyes unchast, vicious, lustfull, proud, wanton, wallowing in excesse;
in the usage of your own bodies unchaste, vicious, lustful, proud, wanton, wallowing in excess;
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what peace can your soules have, when these things be thought upon? what calmnesse of spirit? what hope of entring into rest? how can you thinke that the end can bee comfortable,
what peace can your Souls have, when these things be Thought upon? what calmness of Spirit? what hope of entering into rest? how can you think that the end can be comfortable,
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when the life hath beene abominable.
when the life hath been abominable.
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What answer made Iehu to Ioram, when hee demanded, Is it peace Iehu? What peace (said hee) so long as the whoredomes of thy mother Iezabel,
What answer made Iehu to Ioram, when he demanded, Is it peace Iehu? What peace (said he) so long as the whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel,
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and her witchcrafts are so many? So when Death comes like Iehu marching furiously against you, and her witchcrafts Are so many? So when Death comes like Iehu marching furiously against you,
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Then the weaknesse, and imperfection of her faith appeares in this, that shee rested too much upon the corporall presence of Christ, that shee ascribed no more powerto Christ,
Then the weakness, and imperfection of her faith appears in this, that she rested too much upon the corporal presence of christ, that she ascribed no more powerto christ,
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then that by his prayer he could attaine at Gods hands as much as ever any holy man did;
then that by his prayer he could attain At God's hands as much as ever any holy man did;
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and you enquire of him, whither he comes with peace or no, hee will answer what peace, when your whoredomes, and your grosse and crying sinnes are yet in great number? What peace, when these make a partition betwixt your soules and the Lord? Certainly there can be no peace, but a fearefull expectation of judgement, and violent fire to devoure .
and you inquire of him, whither he comes with peace or no, he will answer what peace, when your whoredoms, and your gross and crying Sins Are yet in great number? What peace, when these make a partition betwixt your Souls and the Lord? Certainly there can be no peace, but a fearful expectation of judgement, and violent fire to devour.
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Suffer me then to conclude this exhortation, as Daniel did his speech to Nebuchadnezzar; O King, breake off thy sinnes by righteousnesse,
Suffer me then to conclude this exhortation, as daniel did his speech to Nebuchadnezzar; Oh King, break off thy Sins by righteousness,
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and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poore . and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor.
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So say I, breake off your sinnes by repentance, your ignorance by seeking after knowledge, your contempt of Gods word by a reverent yeelding to it, your securitie by a standing in awe of God;
So say I, break off your Sins by Repentance, your ignorance by seeking After knowledge, your contempt of God's word by a reverend yielding to it, your security by a standing in awe of God;
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your neglecting the exercises of Religion by carefull using of them; your whoredome by chastitie, your drunkennesse by sobrietie; your malice by charitie; your oppression by mercy; your falshood by fidelitie;
your neglecting the exercises of Religion by careful using of them; your whoredom by chastity, your Drunkenness by sobriety; your malice by charity; your oppression by mercy; your falsehood by Fidis;
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this is the way that will bring peace at the last, thus, and thus onely you may find rest for your soules. FINIS.
this is the Way that will bring peace At the last, thus, and thus only you may find rest for your Souls. FINIS.
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THE VITALL FOVNTAINE; OR, LIFES ORIGINALL. SERMON XXXV. JOH. 11. 25. 26. I am the Resurrection, and the life:
THE VITAL FOUNTAIN; OR, LIFES ORIGINAL. SERMON XXXV. JOHN. 11. 25. 26. I am the Resurrection, and the life:
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hee that beleeveth in mee, though hee were dead, yet shall hee live: and whosoever liveth, and beleeveth in me, shall never die.
he that Believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever lives, and Believeth in me, shall never die.
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THese words that I have read to you, they are part of the conference betweene Martha, and Christ,
THese words that I have read to you, they Are part of the conference between Martha, and christ,
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when Christ was comming to Bethanie to awake Lazarus from the sleepe of death.
when christ was coming to Bethany to awake Lazarus from the sleep of death.
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The conference is laid downe from the beginning of the 21. verse, to the end of the 27. and Martha meeting with Christ begins the conference,
The conference is laid down from the beginning of the 21. verse, to the end of the 27. and Martha meeting with christ begins the conference,
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as wee may see vers. 21. 22. Then said Martha to Iesus, Lord if thou haddest beene here my brother had not died:
as we may see vers. 21. 22. Then said Martha to Iesus, Lord if thou Hadst been Here my brother had not died:
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but I know that even now whatsoever thou wilt aske of God, God will give it thee. but I know that even now whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.
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Here Martha manifests her affection to her dead brother, and her faith in her living Master:
Here Martha manifests her affection to her dead brother, and her faith in her living Master:
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shee manifests the strength of her naturall affection, and the weaknesse and imperfection of her faith.
she manifests the strength of her natural affection, and the weakness and imperfection of her faith.
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The strength of her naturall affection appeares in this, that she was perswaded if Christ had beene there present, her brother Lazarus had not died, he would not have suffered Lazarus to have died:
The strength of her natural affection appears in this, that she was persuaded if christ had been there present, her brother Lazarus had not died, he would not have suffered Lazarus to have died:
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which for ought wee know is more then she had sufficient ground for.
which for ought we know is more then she had sufficient ground for.
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namely, the life of her brother. I know, saith she, that even now whatsoever thou askest, God will give it;
namely, the life of her brother. I know, Says she, that even now whatsoever thou askest, God will give it;
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Now the answer of Christ is laid downe verse 23. Iesus said unto her, thy brother shall rise againe.
Now the answer of christ is laid down verse 23. Iesus said unto her, thy brother shall rise again.
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Christ, to comfort Martha, passeth by her infirmitie, and promiseth to her, that hee will restore her brother to life againe, that shee shall enjoy her brother againe:
christ, to Comfort Martha, passes by her infirmity, and promises to her, that he will restore her brother to life again, that she shall enjoy her brother again:
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but this promise is only laid downe in generall and indifinite termes; Thy brother shall rise againe.
but this promise is only laid down in general and indifinite terms; Thy brother shall rise again.
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Christ doth not say expresly, I will raise up thy brother to life, but hee speakes only ingenerall termes, Thy brother shall rise againe:
christ does not say expressly, I will raise up thy brother to life, but he speaks only ingenerall terms, Thy brother shall rise again:
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which wee are to ascribe to the modestie, and humilitie, that alwais may bee obserserved in the speeches of Christ; Thy brother shall rise againe.
which we Are to ascribe to the modesty, and humility, that always may be obserserved in the Speeches of christ; Thy brother shall rise again.
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Then we have the replie of Martha, laid downe in verse 24. Martha said unto him, I know hee shall rise againe in the Resurrection, at the last day.
Then we have the reply of Martha, laid down in verse 24. Martha said unto him, I know he shall rise again in the Resurrection, At the last day.
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Martha was not satisfied with this promise of Christ:Martha was not satisfied with this promise of christ:
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for it seemes shee durst not take it in the full extent of it, therefore shee replyes, that as for the last Resurrection shee knew indeed, that her brother,
for it seems she durst not take it in the full extent of it, Therefore she replies, that as for the last Resurrection she knew indeed, that her brother,
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and all others that were dead, should then rise againe, this did comfort her:
and all Others that were dead, should then rise again, this did Comfort her:
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but for any other matter of comfort shee could not gather any from the answer of Christ, and his promise:
but for any other matter of Comfort she could not gather any from the answer of christ, and his promise:
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therefore Christ replies againe in the words of my Text, And Iesus said unto her, I am the resurrection,
Therefore christ replies again in the words of my Text, And Iesus said unto her, I am the resurrection,
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and the life, hee that beleeves in mee, though hee were dead, yet shall hee live,
and the life, he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live,
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and whosoever liveth and beleeveth in me shall never die. and whosoever lives and Believeth in me shall never die.
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Christ would have Martha know that hee was true life, yea, the fountaine of all life,
christ would have Martha know that he was true life, yea, the fountain of all life,
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and such a fountaine of life, that whosoever did beleeve in him, and cleave to him, nothing should hurt him, no not Death it selfe.
and such a fountain of life, that whosoever did believe in him, and cleave to him, nothing should hurt him, no not Death it self.
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Thus you see briefly the coherence, and the scope of the words. We come now to shew you the meaning of them.
Thus you see briefly the coherence, and the scope of the words. We come now to show you the meaning of them.
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In these words we may observe these two parts. First, here we have laid downe a compound proposition.
In these words we may observe these two parts. First, Here we have laid down a compound proposition.
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And then the distinct Exposition, or explication thereof.
And then the distinct Exposition, or explication thereof.
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First, here wee have laid downe a compound Axiome, or Proposition, a copulative Proposition, wherein Christ affirmes two things of himselfe. First, I am the Resurrection. Secondly, I am the Life.
First, Here we have laid down a compound Axiom, or Proposition, a copulative Proposition, wherein christ affirms two things of himself. First, I am the Resurrection. Secondly, I am the Life.
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I am the Resurrection, I am the Life. Now the difference betweene these two, wee may conceive with reverend Calvin to be this; I am the Resurrection.
I am the Resurrection, I am the Life. Now the difference between these two, we may conceive with reverend calvin to be this; I am the Resurrection.
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That is, I have all quickening power in mee, I am able to restore, and give life to those that are dead.
That is, I have all quickening power in me, I am able to restore, and give life to those that Are dead.
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And then I am the life; I have such quickening power in mee, that I am able to preserve,
And then I am the life; I have such quickening power in me, that I am able to preserve,
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and continue the life that I have given, or restored to any; I am the Resurrection and the life.
and continue the life that I have given, or restored to any; I am the Resurrection and the life.
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And then followes the Exposition of this Proposition, and of the severall members of it:
And then follows the Exposition of this Proposition, and of the several members of it:
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for the truth of a copulative Proposition depends upon the truth of both the parts and members of it,
for the truth of a copulative Proposition depends upon the truth of both the parts and members of it,
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therefore there followes the Explication, and confirmation of both the parts of this Proposition.
Therefore there follows the Explication, and confirmation of both the parts of this Proposition.
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First of the first part, I am the Resurrection, this is explained, and confirmed in these words;
First of the First part, I am the Resurrection, this is explained, and confirmed in these words;
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Hee that beleeveth in mee, though hee were dead, yet shall hee live. He that Believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
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I have such a quickning power in mee, saith Christ, that I am able to restore spirituall life to that soule that is dead in sinnes,
I have such a quickening power in me, Says christ, that I am able to restore spiritual life to that soul that is dead in Sins,
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therefore I am able to raise up the body that is dead in the grave;
Therefore I am able to raise up the body that is dead in the grave;
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I am able to give spirituall life to the soule, which is greater, and the more difficult worke;
I am able to give spiritual life to the soul, which is greater, and the more difficult work;
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and if I be able to doe the greater, I am able to doe the lesse:
and if I be able to do the greater, I am able to do the less:
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hee that beleeves in mee, saith Christ, though before he were dead in trespasses and sinnes, yet hee shall live, he shall live the life of grace.
he that believes in me, Says christ, though before he were dead in Trespasses and Sins, yet he shall live, he shall live the life of grace.
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Then followes the Explication and confirmation of the second member of the Proposition in these words, Whosoever liveth, and beleeveth in mee, shall never die.
Then follows the Explication and confirmation of the second member of the Proposition in these words, Whosoever lives, and Believeth in me, shall never die.
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I am the life saith Christ, for whosoever beleeveth in me, and so is restored to spirituall life, he shall never die; hee shall never die, to speake properly, for he shall never perish:
I am the life Says christ, for whosoever Believeth in me, and so is restored to spiritual life, he shall never die; he shall never die, to speak properly, for he shall never perish:
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he shall never die, this life shall never be taken from him, neither here nor hereafter;
he shall never die, this life shall never be taken from him, neither Here nor hereafter;
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not here, for hee shall continue to live the life of grace:
not Here, for he shall continue to live the life of grace:
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not hereafter, for though the body shall die, yet this separation of the body from the soule, it is not so properly a death, as a passage to life;
not hereafter, for though the body shall die, yet this separation of the body from the soul, it is not so properly a death, as a passage to life;
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a passage from the life of grace, to the life of glory. And this body also that is separated from the soule, it shall bee quickned againe,
a passage from the life of grace, to the life of glory. And this body also that is separated from the soul, it shall be quickened again,
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and shall be raised up to live for ever, therefore hee that beleeveth in mee, shall never die.
and shall be raised up to live for ever, Therefore he that Believeth in me, shall never die.
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Thus you see the words expounded. Now from the first member of this Proposition, I am the Resurrection; and the Exposition,
Thus you see the words expounded. Now from the First member of this Proposition, I am the Resurrection; and the Exposition,
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and confirmation of it in these words, Hee that beleeveth in mee, though hee were dead, yet shall he live.
and confirmation of it in these words, He that Believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
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Hence the point of Doctrine I will observe is this, that Iesus Christ is the Fountaine, and Authour of all life.
Hence the point of Doctrine I will observe is this, that Iesus christ is the Fountain, and Author of all life.
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Hee is able to give and restore life to those that are dead; He is the Resurrection. He is able to give and restore life to those that Are dead; He is the Resurrection.
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Now, whereas there is a double death, and a double Life, and consequently a double Resurrection;
Now, whereas there is a double death, and a double Life, and consequently a double Resurrection;
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we must understand that Christ is the Author of both: in this place weare not to exclude either.
we must understand that christ is the Author of both: in this place wear not to exclude either.
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Therefore wee will indeavour to expound this generall doctrine in these three particulars.
Therefore we will endeavour to expound this general Doctrine in these three particulars.
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First, Christ hath such a quickning power in him, that hee is able to raise up those dead bodies of his, that now lie in the Grave.
First, christ hath such a quickening power in him, that he is able to raise up those dead bodies of his, that now lie in the Grave.
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Secondly, Christ hath such a quickning power in him, that he is able to raise up the soule that is dead in sinnes, to a spirituall life.
Secondly, christ hath such a quickening power in him, that he is able to raise up the soul that is dead in Sins, to a spiritual life.
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Thirdly, wee will shew you why Christ, as in this place, so else-where doth expresse both the state of the faithfull here,
Thirdly, we will show you why christ, as in this place, so elsewhere does express both the state of the faithful Here,
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and their estate after, under the same phrase of speech, he comprehends both under this terme, I am the Resurrection.
and their estate After, under the same phrase of speech, he comprehends both under this term, I am the Resurrection.
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For the first of these, Christ is the Author of life, he hath such a quickning power in him, that hee is able to raise up the dead bodies of his out of their graves.
For the First of these, christ is the Author of life, he hath such a quickening power in him, that he is able to raise up the dead bodies of his out of their graves.
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Wee will speake first of this Resurrection that is of the body, though it be later in time;
we will speak First of this Resurrection that is of the body, though it be later in time;
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Because that naturally we are more apt to conceive of the death, and life of the body,
Because that naturally we Are more apt to conceive of the death, and life of the body,
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then of the death and life of the soule.
then of the death and life of the soul.
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And secondly, because that the understanding of this Resurrection of the body, will give light to the understanding of the other, of the soule.
And secondly, Because that the understanding of this Resurrection of the body, will give Light to the understanding of the other, of the soul.
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And here first wee will shew briefly what this Resurrection of the body is. And then prove that Christ is the Author, and the Fountaine of it.
And Here First we will show briefly what this Resurrection of the body is. And then prove that christ is the Author, and the Fountain of it.
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First, the Resurrection of the body is this, when the soule that was actually separate from the dead body, returnes againe to its proper body,
First, the Resurrection of the body is this, when the soul that was actually separate from the dead body, returns again to its proper body,
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and being united to it, the man riseth up out of the Grave, with an immortall, incorruptible body to lead a glorified life.
and being united to it, the man Riseth up out of the Grave, with an immortal, incorruptible body to led a glorified life.
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This is the Resurrection of the body. Now that Christ is the Author of this Resurrection of the body it is evident:
This is the Resurrection of the body. Now that christ is the Author of this Resurrection of the body it is evident:
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For as Christ himselfe by his owne power, raised himselfe being dead in the Grave, Ioh. 2. 19. saith Christ, destroy this Temple, and in three dayes I will raise it againe, speaking of the Temple of his body.
For as christ himself by his own power, raised himself being dead in the Grave, John 2. 19. Says christ, destroy this Temple, and in three days I will raise it again, speaking of the Temple of his body.
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And so againe, Iohn 10. 18. I have power, saith Christ, to lay downe my life,
And so again, John 10. 18. I have power, Says christ, to lay down my life,
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and to take it up againe: and to take it up again:
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so likewise Christ by his quickning spirit, hee will raise up the bodyes of those that are now dead in the Grave,
so likewise christ by his quickening Spirit, he will raise up the bodies of those that Are now dead in the Grave,
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as we may see Ioh. 5. 28, 29. Mervaile not at this, saith Christ, for the houre is comming in which all that are in the grave, shall heare the voyce of the Sonne of man,
as we may see John 5. 28, 29. Marvel not At this, Says christ, for the hour is coming in which all that Are in the grave, shall hear the voice of the Son of man,
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and shall come forth, they that have done good to the resurrection of life, &c. In this regard Christ is called the first fruites of them that sleepe. and shall come forth, they that have done good to the resurrection of life, etc. In this regard christ is called the First fruits of them that sleep.
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For as the first fruites being offered to God, did sanctifie the whole crop; and the owner hereby was assured of the blessing of God upon all the rest:
For as the First fruits being offered to God, did sanctify the Whole crop; and the owner hereby was assured of the blessing of God upon all the rest:
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so Christ is the first fruits of the dead, and his Resurrection it is an assurance to the faithfull of their Resurrection, and the cause of it:
so christ is the First fruits of the dead, and his Resurrection it is an assurance to the faithful of their Resurrection, and the cause of it:
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both an assurance, a pledge of it, and likewise a cause of it.
both an assurance, a pledge of it, and likewise a cause of it.
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Therefore herein Christ the second Adam is opposed to the first Adam: As the first Adam who was the roote of all man-kind did communicate death,
Therefore herein christ the second Adam is opposed to the First Adam: As the First Adam who was the root of all mankind did communicate death,
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and mortalitie to all those that spring from him:
and mortality to all those that spring from him:
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so likewise Christ the second Adam by his Resurrection hee conveyes life, and a quickening power to all his members,
so likewise christ the second Adam by his Resurrection he conveys life, and a quickening power to all his members,
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as wee may see 1 Cor. 15. 21, 22. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead:
as we may see 1 Cor. 15. 21, 22. For since by man Come death, by man Come also the resurrection of the dead:
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for as in Adam all die; Adam he communicates death and mortalitie to all that spring from him;for as in Adam all die; Adam he communicates death and mortality to all that spring from him;
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even so in Christ shall all be made alive. even so in christ shall all be made alive.
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Christ hee conveyes life to all his members, and they are all quickened by his Spirit;
christ he conveys life to all his members, and they Are all quickened by his Spirit;
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therefore Christ is called a quickning spirit, 1 Cor. 15. 45. The first Adam was made a living soule,
Therefore christ is called a quickening Spirit, 1 Cor. 15. 45. The First Adam was made a living soul,
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but the last Adam a quickning spirit; not onely a living, but a quickning spirit.but the last Adam a quickening Spirit; not only a living, but a quickening Spirit.
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And this quickning power and vertue, Christ did manifest before his resurrection, by raising up three from death,
And this quickening power and virtue, christ did manifest before his resurrection, by raising up three from death,
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namely, by raising the Widowes sonne, Luke 7. and Iairus his Daughter, Luke 8. and Lazarus here in this chapter,
namely, by raising the Widows son, Lycia 7. and Jairus his Daughter, Lycia 8. and Lazarus Here in this chapter,
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And at his resurrection also hee manifested this his quickning power, in that he rose not alone,
And At his resurrection also he manifested this his quickening power, in that he rose not alone,
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but raised the bodies of many of his Saints with him, many of his Saints arose with him,
but raised the bodies of many of his Saints with him, many of his Saints arose with him,
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and as they rose with Christ their head, so also they ascended to glory together with Christ their head,
and as they rose with christ their head, so also they ascended to glory together with christ their head,
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and the resurrection of these it was an effect of the resurrection of Christ, it was by the power of Christs resurrection.
and the resurrection of these it was an Effect of the resurrection of christ, it was by the power of Christ resurrection.
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Of these we may reade Mat. 27. 52. 53. The graves opened, and many bodies of the Saints that slept arose, and came out of their graves after his resurrection,
Of these we may read Mathew 27. 52. 53. The graves opened, and many bodies of the Saints that slept arose, and Come out of their graves After his resurrection,
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and went into the holy Citie and appeared to many.
and went into the holy city and appeared to many.
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Thus you have the first conclusion proved, that Christ is the Author of the resurrection of the body.
Thus you have the First conclusion proved, that christ is the Author of the resurrection of the body.
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Now in the next place, the second conclusion is this, that Christ is the Author and Fountaine of spirituall life also.
Now in the next place, the second conclusion is this, that christ is the Author and Fountain of spiritual life also.
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Hee is the Author of the Resurrection of the soule; He is the Author of the Resurrection of the soul;
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and the resurrection of the soule it is this, when the Spirit of grace, (of which we were all deprived in Adam) returnes againe to the soule of a naturall man,
and the resurrection of the soul it is this, when the Spirit of grace, (of which we were all deprived in Adam) returns again to the soul of a natural man,
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and so quickens the man, that the man begins to rise out of the Grave of sinne,
and so quickens the man, that the man begins to rise out of the Grave of sin,
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and to lead a new life, a spirituall life, the life of grace: this is the resurrection of the soule.
and to led a new life, a spiritual life, the life of grace: this is the resurrection of the soul.
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Now that Christ is the Author of this Resurrection also, of this spirituall Resurrection:
Now that christ is the Author of this Resurrection also, of this spiritual Resurrection:
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wee may demonstrate this by a multitude of Divine testimonies, but wee will single out some few of the chiefe, wee need goe no further then this Evangelist which affords plentifull testimonie for the confirmation of this truth:
we may demonstrate this by a multitude of Divine testimonies, but we will single out Some few of the chief, we need go no further then this Evangelist which affords plentiful testimony for the confirmation of this truth:
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As in Ioh. 4. 10. There Christ speaking to the woman of Samaria, he said unto her;
As in John 4. 10. There christ speaking to the woman of Samaria, he said unto her;
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If thou haddest knowne the gift of God, and who it is that said unto thee give me drinke, thou shouldest have asked of him, If thou Hadst known the gift of God, and who it is that said unto thee give me drink, thou Shouldst have asked of him,
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and hee would have given thee living water. and he would have given thee living water.
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Here the Spirit of Christ it is compared to living water, by an allusion to the water that continually springeth out of a Fountaine.
Here the Spirit of christ it is compared to living water, by an allusion to the water that continually springs out of a Fountain.
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And the Spirit of grace is compared to living water from the effects of it:
And the Spirit of grace is compared to living water from the effects of it:
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because the Spirit of grace restoreth spirituall life to the soule, and then preserveth this life;
Because the Spirit of grace restoreth spiritual life to the soul, and then Preserveth this life;
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therefore it is living Water, and Christ is as the Fountaine of this water that yeeldeth,
Therefore it is living Water, and christ is as the Fountain of this water that yields,
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and giveth this living, quickning water of the Spirit.
and gives this living, quickening water of the Spirit.
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Againe in Ioh. 5. 21. there Christ chalengeth this power to himselfe, As the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickneth them;
Again in John 5. 21. there christ challenges this power to himself, As the Father Raiseth up the dead, and Quickeneth them;
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so the Sonne quickneth whom hee will. so the Son Quickeneth whom he will.
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As Christ when he was upon the earth, hee raised whom he would from the death of the body,
As christ when he was upon the earth, he raised whom he would from the death of the body,
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so now being in heaven, hee raiseth whom he will from the death of the soule.
so now being in heaven, he Raiseth whom he will from the death of the soul.
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Yea, the voyce of Christ sounding in the ministrie of the Word, accompanied with his quickning Spirit, is of power and efficacie to raise those that are dead in sinnes,
Yea, the voice of christ sounding in the Ministry of the Word, accompanied with his quickening Spirit, is of power and efficacy to raise those that Are dead in Sins,
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as wee may see Ioh. 5. 25. Verily, verily, I say unto you, saith Christ, the houre is comming, and now is,
as we may see John 5. 25. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Says christ, the hour is coming, and now is,
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when the dead shall heare the voyce of the Sonne of God, and they that heare it shall live. when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and they that hear it shall live.
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Againe in Ioh. 6. 35. there Christ stileth himselfe the Bread of life, and the Living bread;
Again in John 6. 35. there christ styleth himself the Bred of life, and the Living bred;
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Iesus said unto them, I am the bread of life; and in verse 48. I am the bread of life; Iesus said unto them, I am the bred of life; and in verse 48. I am the bred of life;
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and againe verse 51. I am the living bread.
and again verse 51. I am the living bred.
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Christ is the living bread, the bread of life, who as he hath life in himselfe,
christ is the living bred, the bred of life, who as he hath life in himself,
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so he communicates spirituall life to all those that feed upon him.
so he communicates spiritual life to all those that feed upon him.
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And here is a broad difference betweene this Bread of life, and ordinary bread, ordinarie food:
And Here is a broad difference between this Bred of life, and ordinary bred, ordinary food:
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for though ordinarie food can preserve naturall life where it is, yet it cannot restore life where it is not:
for though ordinary food can preserve natural life where it is, yet it cannot restore life where it is not:
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but Christ is such living Bread, that he restores life to those that are dead in sinnes,
but christ is such living Bred, that he restores life to those that Are dead in Sins,
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and preserves that life that hee hath restored, thus hee is the living Bread.
and preserves that life that he hath restored, thus he is the living Bred.
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Againe Ioh. 15. 1. there Christ compares himselfe to a Vine, and the faithfull to so many branches;
Again John 15. 1. there christ compares himself to a Vine, and the faithful to so many branches;
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I am the true Vine, saith Christ, and my Father is the husband-man. I am the true Vine, Says christ, and my Father is the husbandman.
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And in verse 5. I am the Vine, yee are the branches. Now as the branch of the Vine sucks juyce and sappe from the stocke and roote of the vine;
And in verse 5. I am the Vine, ye Are the branches. Now as the branch of the Vine sucks juice and sap from the stock and root of the vine;
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so all the faithfull receive spirituall juyce and life, from Christ their head.
so all the faithful receive spiritual juice and life, from christ their head.
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As Adam hee is a common root of corruption, and spirituall death to all that come from him;
As Adam he is a Common root of corruption, and spiritual death to all that come from him;
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so Christ is a common roote of grace, and spirituall life to all those that are his members.
so christ is a Common root of grace, and spiritual life to all those that Are his members.
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And in this regard Christ is compared to a head, and the faithfull to his members, Collos. 1. 18. Christ is the head of his body the Church. Christ is the head;
And in this regard christ is compared to a head, and the faithful to his members, Colossians 1. 18. christ is the head of his body the Church. christ is the head;
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and the faithfull are his members:
and the faithful Are his members:
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therefore as in the naturall body, the head that is the principium, the fountaine of sense and motion:
Therefore as in the natural body, the head that is the principium, the fountain of sense and motion:
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it is the head that by certaine nerves and sinewes conveyes sense and motion to all the members of the body:
it is the head that by certain nerves and sinews conveys sense and motion to all the members of the body:
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so in the mysticall body the Church, Christ is the head that conveyes spirituall life and motion, to all that are his members, to all the faithfull.
so in the mystical body the Church, christ is the head that conveys spiritual life and motion, to all that Are his members, to all the faithful.
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Thus you see the second conclusion explained and proved also, that as Christ is the Author of the resurrection of the body,
Thus you see the second conclusion explained and proved also, that as christ is the Author of the resurrection of the body,
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so hee is of the resurrection of the soule too, it is he that raiseth the soule to spirituall life.
so he is of the resurrection of the soul too, it is he that Raiseth the soul to spiritual life.
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Now in the third place we are to shew you the reason why this double quickning power is here comprehended under one terme, I am the Resurrection. Now that this double power of quickening, is to be understood here under this one terme, wee need not, I hope, spend time to prove:
Now in the third place we Are to show you the reason why this double quickening power is Here comprehended under one term, I am the Resurrection. Now that this double power of quickening, is to be understood Here under this one term, we need not, I hope, spend time to prove:
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for that Christ speakes here of the spirituall resurrection, and the spirituall life; this I take to be evident from Christs owne exposition in the words following;
for that christ speaks Here of the spiritual resurrection, and the spiritual life; this I take to be evident from Christ own exposition in the words following;
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Hee that beleeveth in mee, though hee were dead, yet shall hee live: He that Believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
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Hee that beleeveth in me, though he were dead in sinnes and trespasses before, yet hee shall live the life of grace, therefore I am the Resurrection.
He that Believeth in me, though he were dead in Sins and Trespasses before, yet he shall live the life of grace, Therefore I am the Resurrection.
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Againe, that the resurrection of the body is not here excluded, it may appeare from the scope and intent of these words of Christ:
Again, that the resurrection of the body is not Here excluded, it may appear from the scope and intent of these words of christ:
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for the scope of these words here, is to perswade Martha that hee was able of himselfe, by his owne power to raise up her dead brother, to restore him to life, saith hee, I am the resurrection, I have power to restore spirituall life to the soule that is dead in sinne,
for the scope of these words Here, is to persuade Martha that he was able of himself, by his own power to raise up her dead brother, to restore him to life, Says he, I am the resurrection, I have power to restore spiritual life to the soul that is dead in sin,
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and this is the greater worke;
and this is the greater work;
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therefore I am able to restore naturall life to the dead body, to restore the body that is dead in the Grave to life againe.
Therefore I am able to restore natural life to the dead body, to restore the body that is dead in the Grave to life again.
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Now the reasons why this double power is here comprehended under one terme, I am the Resurrection; the chiefe reasons I take to bee these two.
Now the Reasons why this double power is Here comprehended under one term, I am the Resurrection; the chief Reasons I take to be these two.
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First, this double quickning power is here comprehended under one terme, in regard of the Analogie,
First, this double quickening power is Here comprehended under one term, in regard of the Analogy,
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and proportion betweene these two, betweene the restoring of the body to life, and the restoring the soule to life.
and proportion between these two, between the restoring of the body to life, and the restoring the soul to life.
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Secondly, in regard of the certaine inseparable connexion betweene these two.
Secondly, in regard of the certain inseparable connexion between these two.
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First, I say in regard of the Analogie and proportion betweene these two, the resurrection of the body, and of the soule;
First, I say in regard of the Analogy and proportion between these two, the resurrection of the body, and of the soul;
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now the proportion and analogie consists especially in these foure things.
now the proportion and analogy consists especially in these foure things.
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First, as in the resurrection of the body, the living soule must first returne to the dead body,
First, as in the resurrection of the body, the living soul must First return to the dead body,
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and quicken it before it can rise againe:
and quicken it before it can rise again:
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so here in the Resurrection of the soule, the Spirit of grace must returne to the soule that is dead in sinnes,
so Here in the Resurrection of the soul, the Spirit of grace must return to the soul that is dead in Sins,
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and quicken it befor it can rise againe:
and quicken it before it can rise again:
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so that there is a similitude in regard of the first beginning, and principle of this Resurrection.
so that there is a similitude in regard of the First beginning, and principle of this Resurrection.
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Againe, secondly there is an analogie, and proportion, in regard of the point and terme, the state from which the Resurrection is:
Again, secondly there is an analogy, and proportion, in regard of the point and term, the state from which the Resurrection is:
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for as in the resurrection of the body, the body riseth from the state of corruption, from the bondage of the Grave;
for as in the resurrection of the body, the body Riseth from the state of corruption, from the bondage of the Grave;
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so here in this resurrection of the soule, the soule and the whole man riseth from the state of spirituall corruption, from the bondage of sinne.
so Here in this resurrection of the soul, the soul and the Whole man Riseth from the state of spiritual corruption, from the bondage of sin.
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The third proportion is in regard of the estate to which a man riseth:
The third proportion is in regard of the estate to which a man Riseth:
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for as in the resurrection of the body, a man shall rise againe without those infirmities that the body had before, he shall rise to lead another kind of life, a glorified life:
for as in the resurrection of the body, a man shall rise again without those infirmities that the body had before, he shall rise to led Another kind of life, a glorified life:
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so in this resurrection of the soule the sinner riseth, and is raised up to lead a new kind of life, a spirituall life:
so in this resurrection of the soul the sinner Riseth, and is raised up to led a new kind of life, a spiritual life:
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and therefore it is called Newnesse of life, Rom. 6. 4. that we should walke in newnesse of life:
and Therefore it is called Newness of life, Rom. 6. 4. that we should walk in newness of life:
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both in regard of the new principle, and fountaine of it, the spring of grace in the soule.
both in regard of the new principle, and fountain of it, the spring of grace in the soul.
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And in regard of the new effects, and new operations, which are answerable to the new roote.
And in regard of the new effects, and new operations, which Are answerable to the new root.
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Fourthly, there is a proportion also in regard of the perpetuitie of both:
Fourthly, there is a proportion also in regard of the perpetuity of both:
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for as in the Resurrection of the body, the body shall rise an immortall body, not subject to death any more;
for as in the Resurrection of the body, the body shall rise an immortal body, not Subject to death any more;
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so here in the resurrection of the soule, when the sinner is restored to spirituall life, he is raised up to a durable immutable estate, hee shall continue to live this life of grace,
so Here in the resurrection of the soul, when the sinner is restored to spiritual life, he is raised up to a durable immutable estate, he shall continue to live this life of grace,
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and the immortall seed that is put into him, it shall never die:
and the immortal seed that is put into him, it shall never die:
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so Christ saith verse 26. Hee that beleeveth in mee, saith he, and so liveth, hee shall never die; he is raised to an immutable estate, to such a life as shall never be subject to spirituall death againe.
so christ Says verse 26. He that Believeth in me, Says he, and so lives, he shall never die; he is raised to an immutable estate, to such a life as shall never be Subject to spiritual death again.
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Thus you see the analogie, and proportion between these two, and in this respect they may both be comprehended fitly under one terme.
Thus you see the analogy, and proportion between these two, and in this respect they may both be comprehended fitly under one term.
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Secondly, in regard of the infallible connexion betweene these two:
Secondly, in regard of the infallible connexion between these two:
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for wheresoever the resurrection of the soule to the life of grace goes before, there the resurrection of the body to the life of glorie will certainly follow after:
for wheresoever the resurrection of the soul to the life of grace Goes before, there the resurrection of the body to the life of glory will Certainly follow After:
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for as the spirituall death of the soule did necessarily draw after it the mortalitie,
for as the spiritual death of the soul did necessarily draw After it the mortality,
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and death of the body, so the spirituall life of the soule doth necessarily draw with it the immortalitie,
and death of the body, so the spiritual life of the soul does necessarily draw with it the immortality,
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and the resurrection of the body:
and the resurrection of the body:
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therefore as in the Sacrament the name of the thing signified, is given to the signe, in regard of the neere conjunction, and relation betweene them:
Therefore as in the Sacrament the name of the thing signified, is given to the Signen, in regard of the near conjunction, and Relation between them:
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so here in regard of the neere conjunction betweene these two, that they are never separate,
so Here in regard of the near conjunction between these two, that they Are never separate,
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therefore they may both fitly be comprehended under one terme. Thus wee have endevoured to expound the general doctrine in these three particulars.
Therefore they may both fitly be comprehended under one term. Thus we have endeavoured to expound the general Doctrine in these three particulars.
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Wee have shewed you that Christ is the Author and fountaine of the Resurrection of the body:
we have showed you that christ is the Author and fountain of the Resurrection of the body:
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hee hath the quickning power in him whereby he is able to raise those bodyes that are dead in the grave.
he hath the quickening power in him whereby he is able to raise those bodies that Are dead in the grave.
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Then he is the Author of the Resurrection of the soule too; he is able to quicken those soules that are dead in sinnes.
Then he is the Author of the Resurrection of the soul too; he is able to quicken those Souls that Are dead in Sins.
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And then we have shewed the reasons why these two, the Resurrection of the body,
And then we have showed the Reasons why these two, the Resurrection of the body,
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and of the soule, are both comprehended under one phrase of speech, I am the Resurrection. Now I come to the Use and Application of that, that hath beene delivered.
and of the soul, Are both comprehended under one phrase of speech, I am the Resurrection. Now I come to the Use and Application of that, that hath been Delivered.
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And the Use of the point is First, for comfort. Secondly, for tryall and examination. Thirdly, for exhortation, and direction.
And the Use of the point is First, for Comfort. Secondly, for trial and examination. Thirdly, for exhortation, and direction.
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First, the Use of the point may be for comfort here, here is matter of sound comfort to all those that are the faithfull members of Christ Jesus:
First, the Use of the point may be for Comfort Here, Here is matter of found Comfort to all those that Are the faithful members of christ jesus:
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if thou be united to Christ by faith, Christ is the Fountaine of life, he will be the Fountaine of spirituall life:
if thou be united to christ by faith, christ is the Fountain of life, he will be the Fountain of spiritual life:
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therefore here is comfort against Death, against the death of the soule, and against the death of the body.
Therefore Here is Comfort against Death, against the death of the soul, and against the death of the body.
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Comfort first against the death of the Soule, comfort against sinne, thatis the ill of all ills,
Comfort First against the death of the Soul, Comfort against sin, Thatis the ill of all ills,
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and is the death of the soule. If thou be united to Christ;
and is the death of the soul. If thou be united to christ;
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Christ by his divine power he is able to free thee from the power and dominion of sinne, from the bondage of sinne.
christ by his divine power he is able to free thee from the power and dominion of sin, from the bondage of sin.
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Dost thou complaine that thy understanding is darke and blinde? remember Christ is able to give thee more light, Ephes. 5. 14. Awake thou that sleepest,
Dost thou complain that thy understanding is dark and blind? Remember christ is able to give thee more Light, Ephesians 5. 14. Awake thou that Sleepest,
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and stand up from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. and stand up from the dead, and christ shall give thee Light.
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Dost thou complaine that thy heart is hard and stonie? remember that Christ is able to soften thy hard heart,
Dost thou complain that thy heart is hard and stony? Remember that christ is able to soften thy hard heart,
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and to give thee a heart of flesh, as he hath promised, Ezek. 36. 36. I will take away their stonie heart,
and to give thee a heart of Flesh, as he hath promised, Ezekiel 36. 36. I will take away their stony heart,
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and give them an heart of flesh. Dost thou complaine that thy affections are unruly, and give them an heart of Flesh. Dost thou complain that thy affections Are unruly,
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and set upon wrong objects? remember to thy comfort, that Christ is able to rectifie these affections, hee is able to plant in thee the true love,
and Set upon wrong objects? Remember to thy Comfort, that christ is able to rectify these affections, he is able to plant in thee the true love,
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and feare of God, as he hath promised, Deut. 30. 6. I will circumcise thy heart, and the heart of thy seed;
and Fear of God, as he hath promised, Deuteronomy 30. 6. I will circumcise thy heart, and the heart of thy seed;
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that thou shalt love mee with all thy heart, and with all thy soule. that thou shalt love me with all thy heart, and with all thy soul.
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And in Ier. 32. 40. I will put my feare in their hearts, that they shall never depart from mee.
And in Jeremiah 32. 40. I will put my Fear in their hearts, that they shall never depart from me.
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Dost thou complaine that thou canst not beare afflictions patiently? remember that Christ thy head, he is able to strengthen thee,
Dost thou complain that thou Canst not bear afflictions patiently? Remember that christ thy head, he is able to strengthen thee,
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and hee will doe it, as he did the Apostle, Phil. 4. 13. saith he, I am able to doe all things through Christ that strengtheneth me.
and he will do it, as he did the Apostle, Philip 4. 13. Says he, I am able to do all things through christ that strengtheneth me.
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But here the weake Christian will bee ready to object:
But Here the weak Christian will be ready to Object:
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but I have so many strong corruptions in me that I am afaid, that I am not yet raised out of the grave of sinne, that I am not yet raised out of my naturall estate.
but I have so many strong corruptions in me that I am afaid, that I am not yet raised out of the grave of sin, that I am not yet raised out of my natural estate.
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To which I answer, remember this to thy comfort that the first Resurrection is unlike to the second in this regard;
To which I answer, Remember this to thy Comfort that the First Resurrection is unlike to the second in this regard;
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in regard of the measure and degree of it:
in regard of the measure and degree of it:
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as soone as ever the soule quickens the dead body, the dead body leaves the Grave,
as soon as ever the soul quickens the dead body, the dead body leaves the Grave,
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and the state of corruption wholly, and all at once; but it is not so in the Resurrection of the soule.
and the state of corruption wholly, and all At once; but it is not so in the Resurrection of the soul.
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When the spirit quickens the soule, the soule begins to rise againe from the grave of sinne,
When the Spirit quickens the soul, the soul begins to rise again from the grave of sin,
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but yet the bands and fetters of sinne, and corruption still remaine upon the sould.
but yet the bans and fetters of sin, and corruption still remain upon the should.
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Indeed as soone as the Spirit of grace quickens the soule, the soule presently hates all sinne,
Indeed as soon as the Spirit of grace quickens the soul, the soul presently hates all sin,
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and begins to shake off these fetters of sinne and corruption, and shakes them off by little and little;
and begins to shake off these fetters of sin and corruption, and shakes them off by little and little;
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but I say, it shakes them not off all at once.
but I say, it shakes them not off all At once.
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In this spirituall Resurrection, sinne indeed receives a deadly wound, but yet it is not wholly abolished.
In this spiritual Resurrection, sin indeed receives a deadly wound, but yet it is not wholly abolished.
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In the spirituall Resurrection sinne is like a beast, whose throat is cut, that lies striving and strugling for life:
In the spiritual Resurrection sin is like a beast, whose throat is Cut, that lies striving and struggling for life:
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so sinne hath life in it, but yet it hath a deadly wound:
so sin hath life in it, but yet it hath a deadly wound:
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therefore remember to thy comfort, that that will bee true here betweene the power of grace,
Therefore Remember to thy Comfort, that that will be true Here between the power of grace,
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and the remainders of sinne, that is affirmed of the house of Saul, and the house of David, 2 Sam. 3. 1. there was long warre betweene them, But the house of David grew stronger,
and the remainders of sin, that is affirmed of the house of Saul, and the house of David, 2 Sam. 3. 1. there was long war between them, But the house of David grew Stronger,
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and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker. and the house of Saul waxed Weaker and Weaker.
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So it will be betweene sinne and grace, sinne will grow weaker, and weaker, and grace stronger and stronger.
So it will be between sin and grace, sin will grow Weaker, and Weaker, and grace Stronger and Stronger.
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But yet the weake Christian may object further:
But yet the weak Christian may Object further:
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but I feele the spirit so weake in me, and the flesh so strong in me, that I am afraid the flesh will prevaile,
but I feel the Spirit so weak in me, and the Flesh so strong in me, that I am afraid the Flesh will prevail,
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and so I shall returne againe to my naturall estate.
and so I shall return again to my natural estate.
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To this I answer, remember that this is contrarie to the nature of a true Resurrection to returne to death againe:
To this I answer, Remember that this is contrary to the nature of a true Resurrection to return to death again:
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for at the last Resurrection, the bodyes that are raised shall be immortall, never to die againe:
for At the last Resurrection, the bodies that Are raised shall be immortal, never to die again:
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so here those soules that are quickned to the life of grace, they are raised to a durable, immutable, immortall estate never to die againe.
so Here those Souls that Are quickened to the life of grace, they Are raised to a durable, immutable, immortal estate never to die again.
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That which Christ saith of those that shall bee accounted worthie to attaine the second Resurrection;
That which christ Says of those that shall be accounted worthy to attain the second Resurrection;
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the Resurrection of the body, it is true here also:
the Resurrection of the body, it is true Here also:
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hee saith those that shall be accounted worthy of the world to come, of the Resurrection to life, they shall never die:
he Says those that shall be accounted worthy of the world to come, of the Resurrection to life, they shall never die:
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for they are as the Angels of heaven, Luke 20. 35, 36. Those that partake of that Resurrection can never die:
for they Are as the Angels of heaven, Lycia 20. 35, 36. Those that partake of that Resurrection can never die:
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so here those that partake of this spirituall Resurrection to the life of grace, they shall never die:
so Here those that partake of this spiritual Resurrection to the life of grace, they shall never die:
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this Resurrection to the life of grace it shall continue in them.
this Resurrection to the life of grace it shall continue in them.
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For the Spirit of grace when he once commeth into the soule, and quickens it, it continues there, and remaines there for ever:
For the Spirit of grace when he once comes into the soul, and quickens it, it continues there, and remains there for ever:
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it is as a Well of water springing up to eternall life, as Christ speakes Ioh. 4. 14. Whosoever shall drinke of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst,
it is as a Well of water springing up to Eternal life, as christ speaks John 4. 14. Whosoever shall drink of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst,
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but the water that I shall give him, shall bee in him a well of water springing up to everlasting life. but the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a well of water springing up to everlasting life.
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Now wee know a streame of water is of a vanishing nature, yet if it bee nourished with a continuall Fountaine that can never be drie, the streame will continually runne:
Now we know a stream of water is of a vanishing nature, yet if it be nourished with a continual Fountain that can never be dry, the stream will continually run:
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so it is with the streame of grace in the soule, it is nourished with a continuall fountaine, such a one as can never be dried up.
so it is with the stream of grace in the soul, it is nourished with a continual fountain, such a one as can never be dried up.
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Thus you see here is comfort against sinne, against the death of the soule.
Thus you see Here is Comfort against sin, against the death of the soul.
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so one that is under the subjection and power of another, such a one is dead civilly.
so one that is under the subjection and power of Another, such a one is dead civilly.
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Those that are united to Christ by faith, they may be assured that Christ will be to them a Fountaine of spirituall life.
Those that Are united to christ by faith, they may be assured that christ will be to them a Fountain of spiritual life.
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Secondly, here is comfort against the death of the body, against naturall death.
Secondly, Here is Comfort against the death of the body, against natural death.
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If thou be united to Christ, thou needest not to feare temporall death, remember that though the body bee dead beecause of sinne,
If thou be united to christ, thou Needest not to Fear temporal death, Remember that though the body be dead Because of sin,
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yet the spirit is life, as it is Rom. 8. 10. The body, that is dead; yet the Spirit is life, as it is Rom. 8. 10. The body, that is dead;
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that is, it is mortall and subject to death because of sinne, but the spirit, the soule, that liveth, it passeth from the life of grace here, to the life of glorie.
that is, it is Mortal and Subject to death Because of sin, but the Spirit, the soul, that lives, it passes from the life of grace Here, to the life of glory.
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Yea, and the body too that is laid in the Grave, notwithstanding shall be raised againe by the quickning power of Christ.
Yea, and the body too that is laid in the Grave, notwithstanding shall be raised again by the quickening power of christ.
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Remember Christ is thy head, and therefore hee being risen from the dead, thou shalt not perish.
remember christ is thy head, and Therefore he being risen from the dead, thou shalt not perish.
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You know as long as the head of the naturall body is above the water, none of the members of the body can be drowned:
You know as long as the head of the natural body is above the water, none of the members of the body can be drowned:
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so it is here, as long as Christ is risen, none of his members can be held captive in the Grave.
so it is Here, as long as christ is risen, none of his members can be held captive in the Grave.
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Remember, Christ is the first fruites of the dead, the first fruites of them that sleepe:
remember, christ is the First fruits of the dead, the First fruits of them that sleep:
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therefore his Resurrection may bee a pledge, and an assurance to thee of thy resurrection;
Therefore his Resurrection may be a pledge, and an assurance to thee of thy resurrection;
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As wee have borne the Image of the earthly, saith the Apostle, so wee shall beare the Image of the heavenly, 1 Cor. 15. 49. As wee have borne about us these corruptible bodyes, As we have born the Image of the earthly, Says the Apostle, so we shall bear the Image of the heavenly, 1 Cor. 15. 49. As we have born about us these corruptible bodies,
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so when we rise againe, we shall rise with immortall, and incorruptible bodies, and live a glorious life with Christ,
so when we rise again, we shall rise with immortal, and incorruptible bodies, and live a glorious life with christ,
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and so be made conformable to Christ our head, therefore feare not the death of the body.
and so be made conformable to christ our head, Therefore Fear not the death of the body.
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Remember that Death can destroy nothing in thee but sinne, therefore feare not.
remember that Death can destroy nothing in thee but sin, Therefore Fear not.
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This consideration may comfort us, as against our owne death, so against the death of our friends;
This consideration may Comfort us, as against our own death, so against the death of our Friends;
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Let us therefore receive comfort hence, as Martha in this Chapter;
Let us Therefore receive Comfort hence, as Martha in this Chapter;
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I know that my brother shall rise againe in the Resurrection at the last day, and that did comfort her.I know that my brother shall rise again in the Resurrection At the last day, and that did Comfort her.
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But here this question may bee demanded;
But Here this question may be demanded;
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but is not this Resurrection of the body, a benefit common to the wicked? are not they partakers of this benefit from the resurrection of Christ,
but is not this Resurrection of the body, a benefit Common to the wicked? Are not they partakers of this benefit from the resurrection of christ,
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as well as the godly? shall not they be raised, and quickned, as well as the godly, by Christ his Resurrection?
as well as the godly? shall not they be raised, and quickened, as well as the godly, by christ his Resurrection?
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for remember that this is the first step to heaven, and if thou set not the first steppe to heaven,
for Remember that this is the First step to heaven, and if thou Set not the First step to heaven,
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To this I answer, that this Resurrection of the body to life, it is a benefit proper to the faithfull, to the true members of Christ:
To this I answer, that this Resurrection of the body to life, it is a benefit proper to the faithful, to the true members of christ:
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for though unbeleevers, and wicked persons shall bee raised up againe, yet By a different cause. And to a different end.
for though unbelievers, and wicked Persons shall be raised up again, yet By a different cause. And to a different end.
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I say first, by a different cause:
I say First, by a different cause:
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the wicked that are out of Christ, cannot have any benefit from the Resurrection of Christ, because they are out of Christ,
the wicked that Are out of christ, cannot have any benefit from the Resurrection of christ, Because they Are out of christ,
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therefore they shall bee raised indeed; but not by a quickning power flowing from the resurrection of Christ:
Therefore they shall be raised indeed; but not by a quickening power flowing from the resurrection of christ:
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but by the divine power, and command of Christ, as a just Judge:
but by the divine power, and command of christ, as a just Judge:
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and they shall bee raised by vertue of that curse pronounced in Paradice, Gen. 2. In the day thou eatest, thou shalt die the death; that includes eternall death:
and they shall be raised by virtue of that curse pronounced in Paradise, Gen. 2. In the day thou Eatest, thou shalt die the death; that includes Eternal death:
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therefore this curse must be executed upon them, and therefore they most rise out of the Grave againe, that body and soule may die eternally:
Therefore this curse must be executed upon them, and Therefore they most rise out of the Grave again, that body and soul may die eternally:
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but the faithfull members of Christ shall bee raised by the quickning power of Christ, as their head and Saviour.
but the faithful members of christ shall be raised by the quickening power of christ, as their head and Saviour.
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Againe, as the wicked shall be raised by a different cause, so to a different end:
Again, as the wicked shall be raised by a different cause, so to a different end:
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for they shall not be raised to life to speake properly, that state is stiled eternall death,
for they shall not be raised to life to speak properly, that state is styled Eternal death,
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therefore their Resurrection is stiled the resurrection of condemnation, Ioh. 5. 27. they that have done good shall come forth to the resurrection of life,
Therefore their Resurrection is styled the resurrection of condemnation, John 5. 27. they that have done good shall come forth to the resurrection of life,
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and they that have done ill to the resurrection of condemnation; they shall not rise to life, but to eternall death: and they that have done ill to the resurrection of condemnation; they shall not rise to life, but to Eternal death:
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but the godly only shall attaine this Resurrection of life, and therefore they only are stiled the sonnes of the resurrection, Luke 20. 36. So much may suffice for comfort.
but the godly only shall attain this Resurrection of life, and Therefore they only Are styled the Sons of the resurrection, Lycia 20. 36. So much may suffice for Comfort.
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A second Use of the point may be for tryall and examination, since we professe to be Christians, to be members of Christ:
A second Use of the point may be for trial and examination, since we profess to be Christians, to be members of christ:
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let us here trie the truth, whether wee be so indeed or no. Christ is the Resurrection:
let us Here try the truth, whither we be so indeed or no. christ is the Resurrection:
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he is the Author of the first Resurrection to a spirituall life.
he is the Author of the First Resurrection to a spiritual life.
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The first thing that Christ doth in the soule of a sinner, is to raise the soule to a spirituall life:
The First thing that christ does in the soul of a sinner, is to raise the soul to a spiritual life:
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therefore examine whether thou have feltthis quickning power or no, this first Resurrection to a spirituall life.
Therefore examine whither thou have feltthis quickening power or no, this First Resurrection to a spiritual life.
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When Christ was upon the earth, he had power to raise up all those to life againe that died,
When christ was upon the earth, he had power to raise up all those to life again that died,
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but yet hee raised but few; there are but three that wee read of, those that we named before.
but yet he raised but few; there Are but three that we read of, those that we nam before.
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So likewise Christ now hath power to quicken all those that are dead in sinne, to raise them to spirituall life,
So likewise christ now hath power to quicken all those that Are dead in sin, to raise them to spiritual life,
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but yet he quickens but few, in comparison of those that continue still in their sinnes.
but yet he quickens but few, in comparison of those that continue still in their Sins.
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Therefore let us all examine our selves upon this point, whether we have attained the first Resurrection or no.
Therefore let us all examine our selves upon this point, whither we have attained the First Resurrection or no.
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If we be true members of Christ, we partake of the first Resurrection: for Christ is a fountaine of spirituall life to all his members:
If we be true members of christ, we partake of the First Resurrection: for christ is a fountain of spiritual life to all his members:
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therefore examine this, looke to the first resurrection, to the Life of grace, thou maist know it briefly by three signes. First, by forsaking of sinne. Secondly, by newnesse of life.
Therefore examine this, look to the First resurrection, to the Life of grace, thou Mayest know it briefly by three Signs. First, by forsaking of sin. Secondly, by newness of life.
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Thirdly, by thy continuall progresse in both.
Thirdly, by thy continual progress in both.
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First, by thy forsaking of sinne, whether hast thou left those sinnes thou formerly livedst in? As in the Resurrection of the body,
First, by thy forsaking of sin, whither hast thou left those Sins thou formerly livedest in? As in the Resurrection of the body,
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as soone as the soule is united to the body, presently the man leaves the Grave, he leaves the societie of the dead and comes forth:
as soon as the soul is united to the body, presently the man leaves the Grave, he leaves the society of the dead and comes forth:
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as Lazarus as soone as he was quickned, and his soule returned to his body, presently hee came forth, Vers. 44. Hee that was dead came forth out of his grave.
as Lazarus as soon as he was quickened, and his soul returned to his body, presently he Come forth, Vers. 44. He that was dead Come forth out of his grave.
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Examine therefore whether thou be come forth of the grave of sinne? whether hast thou left the societie of sinners, of prophane persons? and whether hast thou left the grave of thy sinne? Is there not some lust, some sinne that still holds thee captive in this Grave, to which thou willingly,
Examine Therefore whither thou be come forth of the grave of sin? whither hast thou left the society of Sinners, of profane Persons? and whither hast thou left the grave of thy sin? Is there not Some lust, Some sin that still holds thee captive in this Grave, to which thou willingly,
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and wittingly obeyest? If thou live in any one knowne sinne, if thou be ruled by any one lust, whatsoever it be, be it swearing,
and wittingly obeyest? If thou live in any one known sin, if thou be ruled by any one lust, whatsoever it be, be it swearing,
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or drunkennesse, or uncleannesse, or covetousnesse, or lying, or open and publike prophaning of the Sabbath.
or Drunkenness, or uncleanness, or covetousness, or lying, or open and public profaning of the Sabbath.
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I say, if thou live in the practice of any of these, or the like knowne sins, this is a plaine case, thou art still in the noysome grave of thy sinnes:
I say, if thou live in the practice of any of these, or the like known Sins, this is a plain case, thou art still in the noisome grave of thy Sins:
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thou art not risen out of the grave of thy sinnes, and therefore thou art not quickned by the Spirit of Christ;
thou art not risen out of the grave of thy Sins, and Therefore thou art not quickened by the Spirit of christ;
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and if thou art not quickned, then thou art not a member of Christ, thou art not a true Christian.
and if thou art not quickened, then thou art not a member of christ, thou art not a true Christian.
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Againe, Secondly thou mayest know it by the newnesse of thy life:
Again, Secondly thou Mayest know it by the newness of thy life:
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whether dost thou feele a spirituall life wrought in thee? and whether doth it appeare outwardly? Dost thou feele a spirituall life wrought inwardly? That spirituall life that Christ restores to the soule, is universally spread through the whole foule.
whither dost thou feel a spiritual life wrought in thee? and whither does it appear outwardly? Dost thou feel a spiritual life wrought inwardly? That spiritual life that christ restores to the soul, is universally spread through the Whole foul.
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As when the soule of a man quickens the body, it quickens the whole body, every member of it;
As when the soul of a man quickens the body, it quickens the Whole body, every member of it;
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Therefore examine whether dost thou find spirituall life wrought in thy whole soule or no? whether dost thou find this change wrought in thy understanding and judgement? whether hast thou a new judgement,
Therefore examine whither dost thou find spiritual life wrought in thy Whole soul or no? whither dost thou find this change wrought in thy understanding and judgement? whither hast thou a new judgement,
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and thoughts, and opinion of God, and of the wayes of God? a new opinion of Christ? a new opinion of the members of Christ? Whether dost thou find this change in thy heart and affections? whether hast thou new desires, new affections, spirituall inclinations? whether are the studies,
and thoughts, and opinion of God, and of the ways of God? a new opinion of christ? a new opinion of the members of christ? Whither dost thou find this change in thy heart and affections? whither hast thou new Desires, new affections, spiritual inclinations? whither Are the studies,
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and desires of thy soule set upon heavenly things? If yee bee risen with Christ, seeke those things that are above, Collos. 3. 1. Whether are thy affections and meditations heavenly and spirituall? Dost thou feele this change inwardly in thy soule?
and Desires of thy soul Set upon heavenly things? If ye be risen with christ, seek those things that Are above, Colossians 3. 1. Whither Are thy affections and meditations heavenly and spiritual? Dost thou feel this change inwardly in thy soul?
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Againe, doth this spirituall life appeare outwardly also by thy speeches and actions? Doth it appeare outwardly in thy speeches, is there a change there? canst thou now speake to men in the language of Canaan, and to God in the voyce of his Spirit crying Abba, Father?
Again, does this spiritual life appear outwardly also by thy Speeches and actions? Does it appear outwardly in thy Speeches, is there a change there? Canst thou now speak to men in the language of Canaan, and to God in the voice of his Spirit crying Abba, Father?
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Againe, is there a change in thy outward actions? hast thou left the societie of sinners? and dost thou converse with living Christians? Dost thou love those that excell in vertue? and dost thou manifest the graces of the Spirit in the conscionable performance of all the duties of thy generall,
Again, is there a change in thy outward actions? hast thou left the society of Sinners? and dost thou converse with living Christians? Dost thou love those that excel in virtue? and dost thou manifest the graces of the Spirit in the conscionable performance of all the duties of thy general,
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and particular calling? As soone as Lazarus was quickned, presently as he left the Grave,
and particular calling? As soon as Lazarus was quickened, presently as he left the Grave,
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so he conversed with living men, and walked in his Calling:
so he conversed with living men, and walked in his Calling:
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so examine if thou have left the societie of the dead, and converse with living Christians, and delight in them;
so examine if thou have left the society of the dead, and converse with living Christians, and delight in them;
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and whether thou walke on conscionably in the place that God hath set thee in, making the word of Christ the rule of all thy actions.
and whither thou walk on Conscionably in the place that God hath Set thee in, making the word of christ the Rule of all thy actions.
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If it bee thus with thee, if thou feele this spirituall life wrought in thy soule,
If it be thus with thee, if thou feel this spiritual life wrought in thy soul,
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and it appeare outwardly in all thy speeches and actions, this is a good signe thou partakest of the first Resurrection to the life of grace.
and it appear outwardly in all thy Speeches and actions, this is a good Signen thou partakest of the First Resurrection to the life of grace.
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In the third place, thou maist know this also by thy progresse in both these. First, by the progresse of thy Mortification:
In the third place, thou Mayest know this also by thy progress in both these. First, by the progress of thy Mortification:
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Is sinne daily more and more mortified in thee? Dost thou daily get ground of thy corruptions? Is sinne in thee like the house of Saul, as that waxed weaker and weaker,
Is sin daily more and more mortified in thee? Dost thou daily get ground of thy corruptions? Is sin in thee like the house of Saul, as that waxed Weaker and Weaker,
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so doth corruption in thee daily? Is sinne in thee like an old man,
so does corruption in thee daily? Is sin in thee like an old man,
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as it is in every member of Christ? and therefore it is stiled the old man:
as it is in every member of christ? and Therefore it is styled the old man:
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an old man growes weaker, and weaker, till at the last he dies:
an old man grows Weaker, and Weaker, till At the last he die:
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so it is with sin in every Christian, examine if sin be such an old man in you, that it growes weaker daily.
so it is with since in every Christian, examine if since be such an old man in you, that it grows Weaker daily.
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Againe, thou maist know it by thy progresse in thy vivification:
Again, thou Mayest know it by thy progress in thy vivification:
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Dost thou grow in grace daily? Is grace in thee, as the house of David, as that grew stronger and stronger,
Dost thou grow in grace daily? Is grace in thee, as the house of David, as that grew Stronger and Stronger,
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so doth grace in thee? Is grace like a young man, as it is in every member of Christ? and therefore it is stiled the New man: because it is as a young and lustie man that daily growes stronger, till he come to his full strength, doth grace in thee grow stronger daily? and dost thou goe forward in thy Christian course? It is the dutie of a Christian to walke on daily in his Christian course, Rom. 6. 4. wee must walke on in newnesse of life. If thou find this progresse in thy mortification,
so does grace in thee? Is grace like a young man, as it is in every member of christ? and Therefore it is styled the New man: Because it is as a young and lusty man that daily grows Stronger, till he come to his full strength, does grace in thee grow Stronger daily? and dost thou go forward in thy Christian course? It is the duty of a Christian to walk on daily in his Christian course, Rom. 6. 4. we must walk on in newness of life. If thou find this progress in thy mortification,
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and vivification, it is a good signe indeed that thou hast attained to the first Resurrection of the soule, to a spirituall life.
and vivification, it is a good Signen indeed that thou hast attained to the First Resurrection of the soul, to a spiritual life.
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Therefore let mee intreate you to set upon this worke of examination of your owne hearts diligently, and faithfully.
Therefore let me entreat you to Set upon this work of examination of your own hearts diligently, and faithfully.
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Let not the multitudes of worldly businesse: let not the allurement of vaine objects, and vain companie;
Let not the Multitudes of worldly business: let not the allurement of vain objects, and vain company;
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let not the appetite and desire of base pleasures drive these thoughts out of your heads:
let not the appetite and desire of base pleasures drive these thoughts out of your Heads:
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but examine your owne hearts whether you partake of the first Resurrection, or no. Deceive not thy owne soule:
but examine your own hearts whither you partake of the First Resurrection, or no. Deceive not thy own soul:
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for though conscience may now sleepe, thou mayst thinke thou art in a good estate;
for though conscience may now sleep, thou Mayest think thou art in a good estate;
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yet let me tell thee, the time will come when thy conscience will awake, that if thou continue to wallow in any one sin,
yet let me tell thee, the time will come when thy conscience will awake, that if thou continue to wallow in any one since,
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if there be no change in thee in thy life, in thy heart;
if there be no change in thee in thy life, in thy heart;
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if in stead of growing better, thou grow worse, and bee hardned more and more in sinfull courses, thy conscience will tell thee to thy face, thou art a dead man, thou hast no part in Christ:
if in stead of growing better, thou grow Worse, and be hardened more and more in sinful courses, thy conscience will tell thee to thy face, thou art a dead man, thou hast no part in christ:
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for Christ is the Resurrection, the Fountaine of spirituall life:
for christ is the Resurrection, the Fountain of spiritual life:
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thou hast not yet attained the first Resurrection to the life of grace, and therefore if thou goe on in this course, thou shalt not attaine to the second Resurrection to the life of glory. So much for that Use.
thou hast not yet attained the First Resurrection to the life of grace, and Therefore if thou go on in this course, thou shalt not attain to the second Resurrection to the life of glory. So much for that Use.
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The third, and the last Use of the point is for exhortation, and direction.
The third, and the last Use of the point is for exhortation, and direction.
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If now upon examination, thou find that thou hast not yet attained to this spirituall Resurrection;
If now upon examination, thou find that thou hast not yet attained to this spiritual Resurrection;
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then let me counsel thee to give no rest to thy soule, till thou hast attained it:
then let me counsel thee to give no rest to thy soul, till thou hast attained it:
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wee have sinnes enough to bring us all thither.
we have Sins enough to bring us all thither.
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surely thou shalt never come thither. As the Resurrection of Christ was the first degree of his exaltation:
surely thou shalt never come thither. As the Resurrection of christ was the First degree of his exaltation:
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so this spirituall Resurrection that we have spoken of, it is the first degree of a Christians exaltation:
so this spiritual Resurrection that we have spoken of, it is the First degree of a Christians exaltation:
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therefore get this in the first place; yea, get this, and all will follow.
Therefore get this in the First place; yea, get this, and all will follow.
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If thou attaine this, thou maist be assured of the second Resurrection also, to the life of glory.
If thou attain this, thou Mayest be assured of the second Resurrection also, to the life of glory.
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Remember that Christ by raising himselfe from the dead by his owne power, declared himselfe to be the eternall Sonne of God:
remember that christ by raising himself from the dead by his own power, declared himself to be the Eternal Son of God:
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Hee was declared mightily to bee the Sonne of God by his Resurrection: He was declared mightily to be the Son of God by his Resurrection:
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So if thou canst by a power and vertue drawne from Christ, rise out of the grave of thy sinne,
So if thou Canst by a power and virtue drawn from christ, rise out of the grave of thy sin,
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then thou shalt declare thy selfe to bee the member of Christ, the Sonne of God, the daughter of God:
then thou shalt declare thy self to be the member of christ, the Son of God, the daughter of God:
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therefore labour to attaine this first Resurrection. But here this question may be demanded:
Therefore labour to attain this First Resurrection. But Here this question may be demanded:
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but by what meanes now doth Christ convey this spirituall life to his children? and how shall I get to bee partaker of this Resurrection? by what meanes shall I attaine this first Resurrection to this spirituall life?
but by what means now does christ convey this spiritual life to his children? and how shall I get to be partaker of this Resurrection? by what means shall I attain this First Resurrection to this spiritual life?
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To this I answer briefly, that by the same meanes by which Christ workes faith in the soule, by the same meanes hee raiseth a sinner to life:
To this I answer briefly, that by the same means by which christ works faith in the soul, by the same means he Raiseth a sinner to life:
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for he that beleeveth liveth, and he that liveth beleeveth; hee that beleeveth is raised to life:
for he that Believeth lives, and he that lives Believeth; he that Believeth is raised to life:
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therefore by the same meanes that Christ workes faith, by the same meanes he raiseth a sinner to life.
Therefore by the same means that christ works faith, by the same means he Raiseth a sinner to life.
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Therefore the outward meanes is the Preaching of the Word; the inward, the Spirit of grace.
Therefore the outward means is the Preaching of the Word; the inward, the Spirit of grace.
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By such meanes as Christ will raise the bodies of the dead at the last day, by the like meanes hee now raiseth the soules of those that are dead in sinne.
By such means as christ will raise the bodies of the dead At the last day, by the like means he now Raiseth the Souls of those that Are dead in sin.
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Now Christ will raise the bodyes that are now dead in the Grave, at the last day.
Now christ will raise the bodies that Are now dead in the Grave, At the last day.
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First, by his voyce, Iohn 5. 28, 29. and by the sound of the Trumpet, 1 Cor. 15. 52. The Trump shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible.
First, by his voice, John 5. 28, 29. and by the found of the Trumpet, 1 Cor. 15. 52. The Trump shall found, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible.
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And hee shall raise them by his quickning Spirit. So by the like meanes Christ now raiseth our soules that are dead in sinnes:
And he shall raise them by his quickening Spirit. So by the like means christ now Raiseth our Souls that Are dead in Sins:
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therefore if thou desire to bee raised out of the grave of sinne, let me counsell thee,
Therefore if thou desire to be raised out of the grave of sin, let me counsel thee,
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First, to attend diligently to the word of God, upon the preaching of the Gospell.
First, to attend diligently to the word of God, upon the preaching of the Gospel.
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The word of Christ, is a quickning word, as Christ saith, Ioh. 3. 63. My Word is spirit and life.
The word of christ, is a quickening word, as christ Says, John 3. 63. My Word is Spirit and life.
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The voyce of Christ is a quickning voyce: as Christ by his voyce raised Lazarus out of his Grave;
The voice of christ is a quickening voice: as christ by his voice raised Lazarus out of his Grave;
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when Christ said to Lazarus, Come forth; presently Lazarus quickned, and came forth:
when christ said to Lazarus, Come forth; presently Lazarus quickened, and Come forth:
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so the voyce of Christ in the ministerie of the Word hath a quickning power, to raise sinners from the death of sinne:
so the voice of christ in the Ministry of the Word hath a quickening power, to raise Sinners from the death of sin:
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therefore when the Ministers crie aloude, and the Prophets lift up their voyce as a Trumpet, then hearken.
Therefore when the Ministers cry aloud, and the prophets lift up their voice as a Trumpet, then harken.
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Secondly, be frequent, and fervent in Prayer for the Spirit of of grace, and of Christ: before thou heare, pray;
Secondly, be frequent, and fervent in Prayer for the Spirit of of grace, and of christ: before thou hear, pray;
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and after thou hast heard, pray that the Spirit of Christ may accompany his Word, that so this may be a meanes to awaken,
and After thou hast herd, pray that the Spirit of christ may accompany his Word, that so this may be a means to awaken,
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and to quicken thee out of thy naturall estate, and to raise thee out of the death of sinne.
and to quicken thee out of thy natural estate, and to raise thee out of the death of sin.
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Thou must pray to God to give thee a hearing eare, and a beleeving heart:
Thou must pray to God to give thee a hearing ear, and a believing heart:
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that so the sound of the Word may not be as the sound of a Trumpet in the eares of a dead man,
that so the found of the Word may not be as the found of a Trumpet in the ears of a dead man,
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but that thou mayst be quickned by the voyce of Christ.
but that thou Mayest be quickened by the voice of christ.
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And though thou have continued a long time in thy sinnes, yet bee not altogether discouraged:
And though thou have continued a long time in thy Sins, yet be not altogether discouraged:
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remember that Christ is able to raise thee, though thou have continued never so long in thy sinnes:
Remember that christ is able to raise thee, though thou have continued never so long in thy Sins:
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for hee that was able to raise Lazarus that was dead and buried, and now stinking in the Grave, he is able to raise up thee also.
for he that was able to raise Lazarus that was dead and buried, and now stinking in the Grave, he is able to raise up thee also.
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In the last place (in one word) if upon examination, thou find thou have attained to this spirituall Resurrection,
In the last place (in one word) if upon examination, thou find thou have attained to this spiritual Resurrection,
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then here is a ground of exhortation, To humilitie. thankfulnesse. Here is a ground of Exhortation to Humilitie and Thankfulnesse, to joyne them both together, because they usually goe together:
then Here is a ground of exhortation, To humility. thankfulness. Here is a ground of Exhortation to Humility and Thankfulness, to join them both together, Because they usually go together:
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the proud person is alway unthankfull; and the humble man is alway a thankfull man. Now if thou have attained to this Resurrection, thou hast great cause to be humble, and to bee thankfull.
the proud person is always unthankful; and the humble man is always a thankful man. Now if thou have attained to this Resurrection, thou hast great cause to be humble, and to be thankful.
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First, thou hast great cause to bee humbled, because thou hast nothing but that thou hast received:
First, thou hast great cause to be humbled, Because thou hast nothing but that thou hast received:
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thou hast great cause to bee humbled, because thou puttest not any hand to this worke, no more than the dead body of Lazarus could helpe to the raising of him.
thou hast great cause to be humbled, Because thou puttest not any hand to this work, no more than the dead body of Lazarus could help to the raising of him.
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No more then a creature being nothing, can helpe to its owne creation;
No more then a creature being nothing, can help to its own creation;
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no more can a sinner helpe forward this worke of his Resurrection, therefore thou hast cause to be humbled for not putting the least helping hand to this worke, it is wholly supernaturall.
no more can a sinner help forward this work of his Resurrection, Therefore thou hast cause to be humbled for not putting the least helping hand to this work, it is wholly supernatural.
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Therefore let not any one arrogate any thing to the power of his free-will, but remember the worke is wholly supernaturall.
Therefore let not any one arrogate any thing to the power of his freewill, but Remember the work is wholly supernatural.
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Secondly, as we have cause to be humbled, so to be thankfull too, doe but consider the desperate,
Secondly, as we have cause to be humbled, so to be thankful too, do but Consider the desperate,
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and dangerous estate of sinne whence thou art raised, and then make thy humble confession with the Israelites,
and dangerous estate of sin whence thou art raised, and then make thy humble Confessi with the Israelites,
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when they brought their first fruites before God, Deut. 26. 5. A Syrian ready to perish was my father;
when they brought their First fruits before God, Deuteronomy 26. 5. A Syrian ready to perish was my father;
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hee went into Egypt with a few; and became a Nation mightie, and populous, and the Lord brought him out of Egypt with a mighty hand, he went into Egypt with a few; and became a nation mighty, and populous, and the Lord brought him out of Egypt with a mighty hand,
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and an out-stretched arme, with terrour and signes, and wonders, and hath brought us to this place,
and an outstretched arm, with terror and Signs, and wonders, and hath brought us to this place,
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and hath given us this Land, even a Land flowing with milke, and honey.
and hath given us this Land, even a Land flowing with milk, and honey.
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The like deliverance the Lord hath wrought for thee, therefore bee thankfull, and make thy thankfull acknowledgement with the Psalmist, Psal. 115. Not unto us, but to thy Name give the glorie.
The like deliverance the Lord hath wrought for thee, Therefore be thankful, and make thy thankful acknowledgement with the Psalmist, Psalm 115. Not unto us, but to thy Name give the glory.
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And then desire God, as he hath by his mercie brought thee to the Kingdome of grace,
And then desire God, as he hath by his mercy brought thee to the Kingdom of grace,
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so by his power to preserve thee to the Kingdome of glorie.
so by his power to preserve thee to the Kingdom of glory.
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And desire Christ, as he by his quickning Spirit, hath made thee partakers of the first Resurrection to the life of grace;
And desire christ, as he by his quickening Spirit, hath made thee partakers of the First Resurrection to the life of grace;
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so to make thee partaker of the second to the life of glorie. FINIS.
so to make thee partaker of the second to the life of glory. FINIS.
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DEATH IN BIRTH; OR, THE FRVITE OF EVES TRANSGRESSION. SERMON XXXVI. GEN. 35. 19. And Rachell died.
DEATH IN BIRTH; OR, THE FRUITFUL OF EVES TRANSGRESSION. SERMON XXXVI. GEN. 35. 19. And Rachel died.
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IT is a statute law of God, that all, both men, and women must die.
IT is a statute law of God, that all, both men, and women must die.
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The causes for which it pleased Almightie God to leave the bodies, even of his dearest children under the power of Death, to be returned to dust are many.
The Causes for which it pleased Almighty God to leave the bodies, even of his dearest children under the power of Death, to be returned to dust Are many.
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First, for the manifesting his truth, according to that ancient threatning mentioned, Genesis 3. 19. Dust thou art,
First, for the manifesting his truth, according to that ancient threatening mentioned, Genesis 3. 19. Dust thou art,
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and to dust thou shalt returne. and to dust thou shalt return.
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Secondly, for the manifestation of his power, that by death, hee may translate his chosen servants to life.
Secondly, for the manifestation of his power, that by death, he may translate his chosen Servants to life.
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Sinne it was that brought Death into the world: and God will shew his strength in this, that Death shall be the utter abolishment,
Sin it was that brought Death into the world: and God will show his strength in this, that Death shall be the utter abolishment,
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even of that very thing which brought it first upon us, and made us all lyable to it.
even of that very thing which brought it First upon us, and made us all liable to it.
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If there had not beene Sinne, there should not have beene Death:
If there had not been Sin, there should not have been Death:
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and now God will, that in those that are his, the Kingdome and being of sinne shall utterly be destroyed;
and now God will, that in those that Are his, the Kingdom and being of sin shall utterly be destroyed;
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the head of Goliah shall be cut off with his owne sword, and sinne shall bee extinguished by that which it selfe first procured.
the head of Goliath shall be Cut off with his own sword, and sin shall be extinguished by that which it self First procured.
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Thirdly, God subjects his children to this course, that by it, they may the better conceive what inestimable benefit they reape by Jesus Christ.
Thirdly, God subject's his children to this course, that by it, they may the better conceive what inestimable benefit they reap by jesus christ.
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When they doe thinke upon death, as it is an enemie, they cannot chuse but feare it;
When they do think upon death, as it is an enemy, they cannot choose but Fear it;
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Nature affecting a continuation, and preservation of it selfe, cannot chuse but loath and abhorre it.
Nature affecting a continuation, and preservation of it self, cannot choose but loath and abhor it.
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Now then, if Death being changed be so fearefull;
Now then, if Death being changed be so fearful;
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well may wee conclude, that it would have exceeded in terrour, if it had continued as at the first it was;
well may we conclude, that it would have exceeded in terror, if it had continued as At the First it was;
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that is, a gate and passage to everlasting torment in hell fire.
that is, a gate and passage to everlasting torment in hell fire.
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If the very sight of the Serpent afright us now the sting is out, what would it have done,
If the very sighed of the Serpent affright us now the sting is out, what would it have done,
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if the sting had still remained? Hereby then Almighty God would have us learne,
if the sting had still remained? Hereby then Almighty God would have us Learn,
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how deepely we stand ingaged to him for his mercie, who by his Sonne Jesus Christ hath freed us from so great miserie.
how deeply we stand engaged to him for his mercy, who by his Son jesus christ hath freed us from so great misery.
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Lastly, the law of Death seizeth upon the very elect children of God, that they may bee thereby made conformable to their head Christ:
Lastly, the law of Death seizes upon the very elect children of God, that they may be thereby made conformable to their head christ:
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Hee was as the wheat-corne, which except it fall into the ground and die, abideth alone, Death was his passage, the same must bee ours also.
He was as the wheat-corn, which except it fallen into the ground and die, Abideth alone, Death was his passage, the same must be ours also.
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The way of the tree of life is kept with the blade of a sword shaken, under the stroake whereof, we must first come,
The Way of the tree of life is kept with the blade of a sword shaken, under the stroke whereof, we must First come,
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before wee can hope for any entrance into Paradise; as we see here it is sayd of Rachel, she dyed. And Rachel dyed.
before we can hope for any Entrance into Paradise; as we see Here it is said of Rachel, she died. And Rachel died.
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I will not stand upon any division of the words, but will (God willing) unite them together at this time, in this discourse.
I will not stand upon any division of the words, but will (God willing) unite them together At this time, in this discourse.
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I conceive it is not altogether impertinent in the handling of these words of my Text, to shew you the occasion of Rachels death;
I conceive it is not altogether impertinent in the handling of these words of my Text, to show you the occasion of Rachels death;
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what shee was, and for what shee stands recorded in the sacred Scriptures.
what she was, and for what she Stands recorded in the sacred Scriptures.
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Rachel was one of Labans Daughters, and one of the Wives of Iacob. Questionlesse, shee was a good woman, though in somethings faulty:Rachel was one of Labans Daughters, and one of the Wives of Iacob. Questionless, she was a good woman, though in somethings faulty:
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But the imperfections of the holy people of those times, are neither to bee blazed abroad (as though wee tooke pleasure in discovering their shame,) nor to bee followed neither;
But the imperfections of the holy people of those times, Are neither to be blazed abroad (as though we took pleasure in discovering their shame,) nor to be followed neither;
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as though by their doing this or that, were a sufficient plea for us; that were to draw bloud, not milke out of the breasts of the sacred Scriptures,
as though by their doing this or that, were a sufficient plea for us; that were to draw blood, not milk out of the breasts of the sacred Scriptures,
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and is a thing, which for my own perticular were the cause never so just, I doe from my soule abhorre and detest.
and is a thing, which for my own particular were the cause never so just, I do from my soul abhor and detest.
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First of all then, shee is recorded to have beene fruitfull, by whom Iacob had two sonnes, Ioseph, and Benjamin; and by her, and Leah his other wife, God accomplished his promise that Hee made to Abraham, that his seed should be as the starres of Heaven, which teacheth us that
First of all then, she is recorded to have been fruitful, by whom Iacob had two Sons, Ioseph, and Benjamin; and by her, and Leah his other wife, God accomplished his promise that He made to Abraham, that his seed should be as the Stars of Heaven, which Teaches us that
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The fruitfulnesse of the wife, is to bee reckoned as a blessing, and to bee earnestly sought by prayer from Almighty God.
The fruitfulness of the wife, is to be reckoned as a blessing, and to be earnestly sought by prayer from Almighty God.
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It is that blessing which God promiseth to the man that feares him, and puts his trust in him;
It is that blessing which God promises to the man that fears him, and puts his trust in him;
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That his Wife should bee as a fruitfull Vine, and his Children they shall stand as Olive branches round about his table, Psal. 128. 3. And in the precedent Psalme, Loe, Children are an heritage from the Lord, That his Wife should be as a fruitful Vine, and his Children they shall stand as Olive branches round about his table, Psalm 128. 3. And in the precedent Psalm, Lo, Children Are an heritage from the Lord,
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and the fruite of the wombe are his reward, happie is the man that hath his quiver full of them. and the fruit of the womb Are his reward, happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them.
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In former times, barrennesse was accounted for a shame and reproach. When God would punish Abimilech, about Abraham, and Sarah his Wife;
In former times, Barrenness was accounted for a shame and reproach. When God would Punish Abimelech, about Abraham, and Sarah his Wife;
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it is sayd, that hee closed up all the wombes in the house of Abimilech, Gen. 20. 18. And when God would blesse Iobs last dayes more than his first, hee gave him seven sonnes,
it is said, that he closed up all the wombs in the house of Abimelech, Gen. 20. 18. And when God would bless Jobs last days more than his First, he gave him seven Sons,
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and three daughters, as an addition to his happinesse, and as so many emblems of his grace, and favour towards him.
and three daughters, as an addition to his happiness, and as so many emblems of his grace, and favour towards him.
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In the rehearsing of the lives of the Fathers before the Flood, you shall finde, especially in Gen. 5. sundrie times thus, such,
In the rehearsing of the lives of the Father's before the Flood, you shall find, especially in Gen. 5. sundry times thus, such,
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and such a one lived so many yeares, and begate sonnes and daughters. What was the blessing upon the first couple? was it not this, bee fruitfull, and multiply? Gen. 1. 28. What blessing gave the friends of Rebecka at her departure? was it not this, bee the mother of thousands,
and such a one lived so many Years, and begat Sons and daughters. What was the blessing upon the First couple? was it not this, be fruitful, and multiply? Gen. 1. 28. What blessing gave the Friends of Rebecca At her departure? was it not this, be the mother of thousands,
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and millions, Gen. 24. 60. What was the manner of Gods blessing the Iewes after their returne from the captivity? was it not this, that their streets should be full of boyes,
and millions, Gen. 24. 60. What was the manner of God's blessing the Iewes After their return from the captivity? was it not this, that their streets should be full of boys,
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and girles? Zech. 8. 5. This being so, it may serve for a two fold Use;and girls? Zechariah 8. 5. This being so, it may serve for a two fold Use;
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First, it discovers the wretchednesse of their fault, who grudge and repine at the increase of children as a burthen.
First, it discovers the wretchedness of their fault, who grudge and repine At the increase of children as a burden.
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Some there are that prescribe to God how many children hee should bestow upon them,
some there Are that prescribe to God how many children he should bestow upon them,
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and would set him downe a stint, that they would not by any meanes have him exceed;
and would Set him down a stint, that they would not by any means have him exceed;
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which argues a most miserable, and a most faithlesse minde:
which argues a most miserable, and a most faithless mind:
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For whence is this feare of increase before it come? and whence is this repining at it when it is come,
For whence is this Fear of increase before it come? and whence is this repining At it when it is come,
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but from some distrustfull opinion or other, that they conceive either of their inabilitie to maintaine them & c? Let me say to you, beloved, of your children,
but from Some distrustful opinion or other, that they conceive either of their inability to maintain them & c? Let me say to you, Beloved, of your children,
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as our blessed Saviour sayd of his Disciples touching themselves;
as our blessed Saviour said of his Disciples touching themselves;
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they are of more valew than sparrowes, yet the Lord feeds them, together with the young Ravens that crie; they Are of more value than sparrows, yet the Lord feeds them, together with the young Ravens that cry;
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how much more will hee give supply to those creatures that are stamped with his owne Image.
how much more will he give supply to those creatures that Are stamped with his own Image.
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Neither is it onely a reward and blessing upon the rich that they are fruitfull, but it is even a reward and blessing to the poore, that they have children:
Neither is it only a reward and blessing upon the rich that they Are fruitful, but it is even a reward and blessing to the poor, that they have children:
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for it is specified in Psal. 107. 41. that God will make them a family like a flocke of sheepe;
for it is specified in Psalm 107. 41. that God will make them a family like a flock of sheep;
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and comfortable it is, that they shall have a family like a flocke of sheepe, because this may well be intended;
and comfortable it is, that they shall have a family like a flock of sheep, Because this may well be intended;
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they shall prosper and thrive with a little maintenance, as sheepe will grow fat, albeit the leas are but very short.
they shall prosper and thrive with a little maintenance, as sheep will grow fat, albeit the leas Are but very short.
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Secondly, it serves to direct all that desire this blessing of increase, that they may know of whom to seeke it;
Secondly, it serves to Direct all that desire this blessing of increase, that they may know of whom to seek it;
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it is God that must make thee fruitfull like Rachel; it is hee that makes the barren to dwell with the familie,
it is God that must make thee fruitful like Rachel; it is he that makes the barren to dwell with the family,
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and to hee a joyfull mother of Children. There are five speciall keyes that God reserves in his owne power.and to he a joyful mother of Children. There Are five special keys that God reserves in his own power.
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The first, is the key of the Raine;
The First, is the key of the Rain;
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the Lord shall open his good treasure, and the Heavens to give Raine to the land, Deut. 28. 12. Secondly, the key of food; the Lord shall open his good treasure, and the Heavens to give Rain to the land, Deuteronomy 28. 12. Secondly, the key of food;
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thou openest thy hand, and fillest all things living with thy plenty, Psal. 104. 28. Thirdly, the key of the graue; thou openest thy hand, and Fillest all things living with thy plenty, Psalm 104. 28. Thirdly, the key of the graven;
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hee bringeth downe to the grave, and raiseth up againe, 1 Sam. 2. 6. Fourthly, the key of the heart; he brings down to the grave, and Raiseth up again, 1 Sam. 2. 6. Fourthly, the key of the heart;
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it is sayd Acts 16. 14. the Lord opened the heart of Lydia. Fiftly and lastly, the key of the wombe;
it is said Acts 16. 14. the Lord opened the heart of Lydia. Fifty and lastly, the key of the womb;
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God remembred Rachel and opened her wombe, Gen. 30. Abraham therefore being childlesse, he makes his moane to God.
God remembered Rachel and opened her womb, Gen. 30. Abraham Therefore being childless, he makes his moan to God.
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Isaack prayed to God for his Wife, because shee was barren.Isaac prayed to God for his Wife, Because she was barren.
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Hanna, Samuels mother, poured out her soule to God in hearty prayer, when shee had no child.Hannah, Samuels mother, poured out her soul to God in hearty prayer, when she had no child.
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As also Zacharie, and Elizabeth, the Parents of Iohn Baptist. This is the true course, first to God, and then to the meanes.
As also Zacharias, and Elizabeth, the Parents of John Baptist. This is the true course, First to God, and then to the means.
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Rachel was in a passion, and shee cried to her Husband, give mee Children or else I die; Rachel was in a passion, and she cried to her Husband, give me Children or Else I die;
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but nothing of all this prevailed, till shee sought it of the Lord, and then shee was fruitfull, that is the first.
but nothing of all this prevailed, till she sought it of the Lord, and then she was fruitful, that is the First.
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Secondly, it is recorded of her, that she was not onely fruitfull; but that with this fruitfulnesse of hers, there came an increase of Gods people;
Secondly, it is recorded of her, that she was not only fruitful; but that with this fruitfulness of hers, there Come an increase of God's people;
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shee built up a great part of Israel: and what else were the Isralites, but Gods peculiar people? A right christian indeed is called a true Isralite; and the elect are termed by Saint Paul Gal. 6. 16. the Israel of God:
she built up a great part of Israel: and what Else were the Israelites, but God's peculiar people? A right christian indeed is called a true Israelite; and the elect Are termed by Saint Paul Gal. 6. 16. the Israel of God:
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So then hence you may inferre, that The desire of having Children, must ayme at the increase, and inlargement of Gods Church.
So then hence you may infer, that The desire of having Children, must aim At the increase, and enlargement of God's Church.
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This is a blessing indeed, when the wife by her off-spring builds up Israel; not Babel; Bethel, Gods house;
This is a blessing indeed, when the wife by her offspring builds up Israel; not Babel; Bethel, God's house;
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not Bethaven, the house of iniquitie.
not Bethaven, the house of iniquity.
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This was the desire of holy people of old, when they prayed that their children might bee as Corner-stones, couched into the walls of the Temple;
This was the desire of holy people of old, when they prayed that their children might be as Corner-stones, couched into the walls of the Temple;
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meaning thereby, that they might grow into the Temple of the Lord, to bee a habitation of God by his Spirit:
meaning thereby, that they might grow into the Temple of the Lord, to be a habitation of God by his Spirit:
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Blessed is the man sayth the Psalmist, that hath his quiver full of them: Blessed is the man say the Psalmist, that hath his quiver full of them:
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it is of such children, that are as the arrowes of a strong man. Whence it followes, that they must have more in them then nature:
it is of such children, that Are as the arrows of a strong man. Whence it follows, that they must have more in them then nature:
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for arrowes are not arrowes by growth, but by Art: so they must bee such children, the knottinesse of whose nature, is refined, and reformed, and made smooth by grace.
for arrows Are not arrows by growth, but by Art: so they must be such children, the knottiness of whose nature, is refined, and reformed, and made smooth by grace.
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Ishmael the sonne of the bond-woman had twelve sonnes, and all Princes in their Nations;Ishmael the son of the bondwoman had twelve Sons, and all Princes in their nations;
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but what did all these titles of dignitie doe them good, as long as they were out of the promise? Questionlesse Hanna's drift in desiring a sonne of God, was that out of her might come one, by whom Gods glory might bee advanced among men,
but what did all these titles of dignity do them good, as long as they were out of the promise? Questionless Hanna's drift in desiring a son of God, was that out of her might come one, by whom God's glory might be advanced among men,
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therefore shee vowed him to the Lord all the dayes of his life.
Therefore she vowed him to the Lord all the days of his life.
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The Angell told Zacharie that he should have joy and gladnesse at the birth of his sonne,
The Angel told Zacharias that he should have joy and gladness At the birth of his son,
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why? Because he should bee great in the sight of the Lord, and filled with the holy Ghost,
why? Because he should be great in the sighed of the Lord, and filled with the holy Ghost,
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and turne many to the Lord, Luk. 1. 50. Hee that begets a foole, that is, an ungodly irreligious sonne: and turn many to the Lord, Luk. 1. 50. He that begets a fool, that is, an ungodly irreligious son:
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for that is one of Solomons fooles, he gets himselfe sorrow, and the father of such a one shall have no joy;
for that is one of Solomons Fools, he gets himself sorrow, and the father of such a one shall have no joy;
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but hee shall be his very calamitie, and his meere vexation.
but he shall be his very calamity, and his mere vexation.
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It is a rule set downe in Scripture, that whatsoever is done, should bee done to the glory of God:
It is a Rule Set down in Scripture, that whatsoever is done, should be done to the glory of God:
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therefore our desire of having children must aime at this, that out of our loynes may come such, by whom Gods glory may bee promoted,
Therefore our desire of having children must aim At this, that out of our loins may come such, by whom God's glory may be promoted,
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and the number of the godly increased in the world.
and the number of the godly increased in the world.
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Thirdly, shee is recorded to have yeelded in all willingnesse, and readinesse to the desire of her Husband:
Thirdly, she is recorded to have yielded in all willingness, and readiness to the desire of her Husband:
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When Iacob was warned by an Angell from God, to returne from Laban to the Land where he was borne;
When Iacob was warned by an Angel from God, to return from Laban to the Land where he was born;
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he made his wives acquainted with the matter, and discovered to them his whole intent and purpose:
he made his wives acquainted with the matter, and discovered to them his Whole intent and purpose:
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they forth-with gave him this yeelding, and respective answer;
they forthwith gave him this yielding, and respective answer;
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Whatsoever God hath said unto thee, that doe, Gen. 31. 11. The like is to be seene in Sara, shee was no hindrance to Abraham in his removall from his owne Countrey to Canaan; no, Whatsoever God hath said unto thee, that do, Gen. 31. 11. The like is to be seen in Sarah, she was no hindrance to Abraham in his removal from his own Country to Canaan; no,
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nor at such time when she was ignorant whether he went: she was no hindrance to him in the speedie circumcising of his sonne;
nor At such time when she was ignorant whither he went: she was no hindrance to him in the speedy circumcising of his son;
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No, nor shee did not goe about to hinder him, in the very sacrificing of his sonne.
No, nor she did not go about to hinder him, in the very sacrificing of his son.
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Out of all doubt, if shee had beene a clogge to him in any of these respects the Spirit of God would never have concealed ▪ it,
Out of all doubt, if she had been a clog to him in any of these respects the Spirit of God would never have concealed ▪ it,
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because the wrestling with her unwillingnesse, and gain-saying had beene a strong evidence of Abrahams faith, that the Scripture is very carefull to set out to the full,
Because the wrestling with her unwillingness, and gainsaying had been a strong evidence of Abrahams faith, that the Scripture is very careful to Set out to the full,
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for his credit and our instruction.
for his credit and our instruction.
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There are two Women storied in the Scripture above others as examples of Gods judgements upon the untowardnesse of Wives, not joyning with,
There Are two Women storied in the Scripture above Others as Examples of God's Judgments upon the untowardness of Wives, not joining with,
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and incouraging their Husbands in good doing.
and encouraging their Husbands in good doing.
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The one is Lots Wife, whose love no question was a great delay to Lot in his departure from Sodome, that when shee should have gone on with her Husband in hast to the place which was appointed for their refuge without looking backe, shee drew behind still, lingring after her wonted home;
The one is Lots Wife, whose love no question was a great Delay to Lot in his departure from Sodom, that when she should have gone on with her Husband in haste to the place which was appointed for their refuge without looking back, she drew behind still, lingering After her wonted home;
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but what was the issue? shee was turned into a Pillar of salt.
but what was the issue? she was turned into a Pillar of salt.
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The other was Michal the wife of David, when shee looked out, and saw David dance before the Arke, shee despised him in her heart,
The other was Michal the wife of David, when she looked out, and saw David dance before the Ark, she despised him in her heart,
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and was so farre from approving his zeale, that when hee returned, shee entertained him with a frumpe, saying to him, What a foole was the King of Israel this day:
and was so Far from approving his zeal, that when he returned, she entertained him with a frump, saying to him, What a fool was the King of Israel this day:
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apply it your selves, and make account this is my case, if I bee in Christ.
apply it your selves, and make account this is my case, if I be in christ.
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but what was the issue of it? a punishment was inflicted on her for her fault, that shee had no child all the dayes of her life, 2 Sam. 6. 23.
but what was the issue of it? a punishment was inflicted on her for her fault, that she had no child all the days of her life, 2 Sam. 6. 23.
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I remember a policie of Saint Paul, in his Epistle hee wrote to Philemon: he writes to him for the re-entertainment of a runnagate servant that hee had begotten to God in his bonds,
I Remember a policy of Saint Paul, in his Epistle he wrote to Philemon: he writes to him for the re-entertainment of a runagate servant that he had begotten to God in his bonds,
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and for the better effecting of it in his inscription, he not only writes to Philemon, but joynes with him Philemons wife;
and for the better effecting of it in his inscription, he not only writes to Philemon, but joins with him Philemons wife;
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To Philemon our dearely beloved, and to our beloved Appia, Philem. 1. 2. Wherefore was this? For nothing else I beleeve, To Philemon our dearly Beloved, and to our Beloved Appia, Philemon 1. 2. Wherefore was this? For nothing Else I believe,
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but to warne her of her dutie, that when the receiving of Onesimus was manifested to her Husband,
but to warn her of her duty, that when the receiving of Onesimus was manifested to her Husband,
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as a needfull dutie, and a thing pleasing to Almightie God, she should not put in her spoke to withstand the motion,
as a needful duty, and a thing pleasing to Almighty God, she should not put in her spoke to withstand the motion,
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but further it by all the meanes wee could.
but further it by all the means we could.
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It was to this end that the woman was created, that shee might be a helpe to her Hueband in all honest offices, to joyne with him, to incourage him, to provoke him,
It was to this end that the woman was created, that she might be a help to her Hueband in all honest Offices, to join with him, to encourage him, to provoke him,
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and assist him in the performance of them.
and assist him in the performance of them.
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Fourthly and lastly, to omit many other things recorded of her, that I might here relate to you,
Fourthly and lastly, to omit many other things recorded of her, that I might Here relate to you,
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and to come to that that more neerely concernes this present occasion, it is said of Rachel, shee died in travell.
and to come to that that more nearly concerns this present occasion, it is said of Rachel, she died in travel.
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God had commanded Iacob to rise, and goe up to Bethel, and dwell there: hee obeyed, and erected a Pillar in the place where God talked with him:
God had commanded Iacob to rise, and go up to Bethel, and dwell there: he obeyed, and erected a Pillar in the place where God talked with him:
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thence hee journeyed a little further to Ephrath, and there Rachel travelled, and had hard labour:
thence he journeyed a little further to Ephrath, and there Rachel traveled, and had hard labour:
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in the sufferance of which, which might be some ease, shee received a great deale of comfort from her Midwife, who bade her not feare,
in the sufferance of which, which might be Some ease, she received a great deal of Comfort from her Midwife, who bade her not Fear,
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for shee should have this sonne also: but it came to passe as her soule was departing:
for she should have this son also: but it Come to pass as her soul was departing:
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for shee died, that her sonnes name was called Benoni, that is, a sonne of sorrow, as we see verse 18. Who can expresse the woe of that day? and the bitternesse of that losse to Iacob? who was now bereft of his dearely-beloved Wife, by the fruit of whose wombe hee had reaped such increase of blessing? before, the children had the care of two watching over them;for she died, that her Sons name was called Benoni, that is, a son of sorrow, as we see verse 18. Who can express the woe of that day? and the bitterness of that loss to Iacob? who was now bereft of his dearly-beloved Wife, by the fruit of whose womb he had reaped such increase of blessing? before, the children had the care of two watching over them;
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now only of one, and that such a one as was not accustomed to interest himselfe in training up young Children,
now only of one, and that such a one as was not accustomed to Interest himself in training up young Children,
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but left it to her, and shee tooke it from him. O death voide of mercy, and respect of persons!
but left it to her, and she took it from him. O death void of mercy, and respect of Persons!
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that shee should die, it was some grie• … e to him, but that shee died in travell, that did most trouble him, and increase his griefe.
that she should die, it was Some grie• … e to him, but that she died in travel, that did most trouble him, and increase his grief.
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And well might hee style their sonne Benoni, the sonne of sorrow: for it was indeed a sorrow to them all:
And well might he style their son Benoni, the son of sorrow: for it was indeed a sorrow to them all:
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to her, to him, to their issue, to their friends, and acquaintance, to their servants, to all that knew them,
to her, to him, to their issue, to their Friends, and acquaintance, to their Servants, to all that knew them,
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or had any relation to them. But Iacob will not exceed the bounds of Christianitie, hee was at the last comforted:
or had any Relation to them. But Iacob will not exceed the bounds of Christianity, he was At the last comforted:
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he referres himselfe, his children, his infinite, and almost insupportable losse to God Almighties pleasure; from him she was received, and to him he is content againe to returne all.
he refers himself, his children, his infinite, and almost insupportable loss to God Almighty's pleasure; from him she was received, and to him he is content again to return all.
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The mourning, and lamenting that he made on her behalfe it could not recall her againe:
The mourning, and lamenting that he made on her behalf it could not Recall her again:
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all the teares he could shed for her, were of no force or power at all to make her alive;
all the tears he could shed for her, were of no force or power At all to make her alive;
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too much sorrow might happily indanger his owne life, and then he should highly offend against Almightie God.
too much sorrow might happily endanger his own life, and then he should highly offend against Almighty God.
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Patience and Christian fortitude were the only remedies left him, and these he resolves on.
Patience and Christian fortitude were the only remedies left him, and these he resolves on.
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Let us learne hence as long as the world lasts, to know that worldly comforts whatsoever they be,
Let us Learn hence as long as the world lasts, to know that worldly comforts whatsoever they be,
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and howsoever wee may esteeme of them, they are subject to change.
and howsoever we may esteem of them, they Are Subject to change.
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Love with unfeignednesse what may be so loved, but take heed you love not too much,
Love with unfeignedness what may be so loved, but take heed you love not too much,
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for feare the taking of that away from you, that was so dearely loved of you, make you fall into impatience, and sinne against God.
for Fear the taking of that away from you, that was so dearly loved of you, make you fallen into impatience, and sin against God.
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Let us so love that we may thinke of losse, if it stand with Gods pleasure;
Let us so love that we may think of loss, if it stand with God's pleasure;
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but yet let us so love, that wee esteeme it no losse if hee please. Let his good will, and pleasure ever-more moderate our affections:
but yet let us so love, that we esteem it no loss if he please. Let his good will, and pleasure evermore moderate our affections:
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so happily we shall enjoy the thing beloved, a great deale longer.
so happily we shall enjoy the thing Beloved, a great deal longer.
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But if wee exceed in lamenting, were we as just, and righteous as Iacob, God will be angrie with us for it.
But if we exceed in lamenting, were we as just, and righteous as Iacob, God will be angry with us for it.
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Not only thy dearest Wife, but thy dearest Child, thy dearest friend;
Not only thy dearest Wife, but thy dearest Child, thy dearest friend;
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whatsoever is most deare to thee, shall then feele the stroake of mortalitie, that the heart may bee taught to wish for eternitie, crying heavily,
whatsoever is most deer to thee, shall then feel the stroke of mortality, that the heart may be taught to wish for eternity, crying heavily,
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and sighing with a mournfull voyce, with those words of the Preacher, Vanitie of vanities, all is but vanitie.
and sighing with a mournful voice, with those words of the Preacher, Vanity of vanities, all is but vanity.
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There is a threefold punishment inflicted upon all women kind in answer to the three sinnes committed by our Grandmother Eve.
There is a threefold punishment inflicted upon all women kind in answer to the three Sins committed by our Grandmother Eve.
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First, because shee gave too much credit to the words of the Serpent, telling her, that both Adam and she shovld bee as Gods, knowing good and evill ▪ therefore it was pronounced presently upon her, that her sorrowes and conceptions should bee multiplied.
First, Because she gave too much credit to the words of the Serpent, telling her, that both Adam and she should be as God's, knowing good and evil ▪ Therefore it was pronounced presently upon her, that her sorrows and conceptions should be multiplied.
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Secondly, because against the expresse command of Almightie God;
Secondly, Because against the express command of Almighty God;
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she did eate the forbidden fruit, therefore it was pronounced against her, that in sorrow she should bring forth Children, every time her houre was at hand shee should hardly escape death.
she did eat the forbidden fruit, Therefore it was pronounced against her, that in sorrow she should bring forth Children, every time her hour was At hand she should hardly escape death.
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I need not inlarge my selfe you all know it to be too true; nay sometimes, and that oft-times too, it costs your lives:
I need not enlarge my self you all know it to be too true; nay sometime, and that ofttimes too, it costs your lives:
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an example wee have here in the Text in Rachel, and in our deceased Sister here before us, and many others.
an Exampl we have Here in the Text in Rachel, and in our deceased Sister Here before us, and many Others.
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Thirdly, and lastly, because she was a seducer of her Husband;
Thirdly, and lastly, Because she was a seducer of her Husband;
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therefore for a punishment, all your desires ought to be subject to your Husbands, and by the warrant of the Scripture they must rule over you.
Therefore for a punishment, all your Desires ought to be Subject to your Husbands, and by the warrant of the Scripture they must Rule over you.
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Death is a debt to nature and must be paid:
Death is a debt to nature and must be paid:
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there is no avoyding of it, no putting it off, when GOD thinkes it fit, it is infallible to all, in respect of the matter, and end:
there is no avoiding of it, no putting it off, when GOD thinks it fit, it is infallible to all, in respect of the matter, and end:
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though in respect of the time and manner many times it be divers. Some die when they are young;
though in respect of the time and manner many times it be diverse. some die when they Are young;
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some in the middle of their age, and some live till they be very old. That for the time.
Some in the middle of their age, and Some live till they be very old. That for the time.
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Some die of Convulsions, some of Dropsies, some of Feavers: and to be short, some in Child-bed;
some die of Convulsions, Some of Dropsies, Some of Fevers: and to be short, Some in Childbed;
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as Rachel here did, and our departed Sister. But of what disease soever they die, that is nothing:
as Rachel Here did, and our departed Sister. But of what disease soever they die, that is nothing:
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die they must sooner or later, of this infirmitie, or that it is no matter which, when it pleaseth God;
die they must sooner or later, of this infirmity, or that it is no matter which, when it Pleases God;
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Let a man make what shew hee can with all his glorious adornations. Let him have rich apparell, and disguised linnen;
Let a man make what show he can with all his glorious adornations. Let him have rich apparel, and disguised linen;
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and searecloth, and balme, and spices, let him be inwrapped in lead, and let stone immure him when hee is dead,
and searecloth, and balm, and spices, let him be inwrapped in led, and let stone immure him when he is dead,
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yet the earth his originall Mother will againe owne him for her naturall Child, and triumph over him with these,
yet the earth his original Mother will again own him for her natural Child, and triumph over him with these,
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or the like insultings, he is in my bowells, returned to his earth. This bodie returnes not immediatly to heaven, but to the earth;
or the like insultings, he is in my bowels, returned to his earth. This body returns not immediately to heaven, but to the earth;
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nor to the earth neither as a stranger, and altogether unknowne to him, but to his earth, appropriate to him as his owne, his familiar friend, and old acquaintance.
nor to the earth neither as a stranger, and altogether unknown to him, but to his earth, Appropriate to him as his own, his familiar friend, and old acquaintance.
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To conclude, wee are sinfull, and therefore wee must die, we are full of evill, and therefore we must goe to the grave:
To conclude, we Are sinful, and Therefore we must die, we Are full of evil, and Therefore we must go to the grave:
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God grant they bee not so violent, and full of ominous precipitations that they portend our sudden ruine? portend it they do,
God grant they be not so violent, and full of ominous precipitations that they portend our sudden ruin? portend it they do,
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but O nullam sit in omnia, &c. I am loath to bee redious. Hee should not be tedious that reades a lecture of mortalitie.
but Oh Nullam fit in omnia, etc. I am loath to be redious. He should not be tedious that reads a lecture of mortality.
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How many in the world since this Sermon first began, have made an experiment, and proofe of this truth, of this sentence, that man is mortall;
How many in the world since this Sermon First began, have made an experiment, and proof of this truth, of this sentence, that man is Mortal;
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and those spectacles are but examples of this truth; they come to their period, before my speech.
and those spectacles Are but Examples of this truth; they come to their Period, before my speech.
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My speech, my selfe, and all that heare me, all that breath in this ayre must follow.
My speech, my self, and all that hear me, all that breath in this air must follow.
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It hath beene said wee live to die;
It hath been said we live to die;
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give me leave a little to invert it, let us liue to live, live the life of grace, that we may live the life of glory,
give me leave a little to invert it, let us live to live, live the life of grace, that we may live the life of glory,
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and then though we doe die, let us never feare it, we shall rise from the dead againe,
and then though we do die, let us never Fear it, we shall rise from the dead again,
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and live with our God out of the reach of the dead, for ever, and ever.
and live with our God out of the reach of the dead, for ever, and ever.
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So much for the Text at this time.
So much for the Text At this time.
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To declare unto you the cause of this present assembly would be altogether superfluous, the dumbe oratorie of that silent object, doth give you to understand in a language sufficiently intelligible, that we are now met to performe the last rites and dutie that we owe to the memorie of our deare Sister here before us.
To declare unto you the cause of this present assembly would be altogether superfluous, the dumb oratory of that silent Object, does give you to understand in a language sufficiently intelligible, that we Are now met to perform the last Rites and duty that we owe to the memory of our deer Sister Here before us.
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And Christian charitie hath beene so powerfull in all ages, that it hath beene retained as a pious,
And Christian charity hath been so powerful in all ages, that it hath been retained as a pious,
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and laudable custome at Funerall solemnities to adorne the dead, with the deserved praises of their life:
and laudable custom At Funeral solemnities to adorn the dead, with the deserved praises of their life:
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not for any pompe or vaine-glorious ostentation, but that Gods glorie here may bee for ever magnified, by whose grace they have beene enabled to fight a good fight: and that the surviving may be encouraged to runne the same course,
not for any pomp or vainglorious ostentation, but that God's glory Here may be for ever magnified, by whose grace they have been enabled to fight a good fight: and that the surviving may be encouraged to run the same course,
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when they behold them discharged of this tedious combat, and crowned with a crowne of glory, and immortalitie.
when they behold them discharged of this tedious combat, and crowned with a crown of glory, and immortality.
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This Sister of ours was borne in this parish, and hath lived in it some thirtie foure yeares,
This Sister of ours was born in this parish, and hath lived in it Some thirtie foure Years,
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or there-about, eighteene yeares a single woman, and sixteene yeares a married Wife;
or thereabout, eighteene Years a single woman, and sixteene Years a married Wife;
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of whom though upon my owne knowledge I can speake but little, yet having credible information from others, with whom she had long,
of whom though upon my own knowledge I can speak but little, yet having credible information from Others, with whom she had long,
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and private intimacie of many yeares acquaintance, I must, and will speake.
and private intimacy of many Years acquaintance, I must, and will speak.
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That which I told you was recorded of Rachel, that shee was fruitfull in procreation of Children, may in a great measure bee spoken of her:
That which I told you was recorded of Rachel, that she was fruitful in procreation of Children, may in a great measure be spoken of her:
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and you shall live with Christ, make account of this.
and you shall live with christ, make account of this.
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for if the Scripture account bearing but of two children fruite: certainly it will make an extraordinarie fruite in bearing of twelve, which shee did.
for if the Scripture account bearing but of two children fruit: Certainly it will make an extraordinary fruit in bearing of twelve, which she did.
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It is a certaine token of a true, and faithfull servant of God, to frequent his house, to pray unto him, to praise him in his Church earnestly;
It is a certain token of a true, and faithful servant of God, to frequent his house, to pray unto him, to praise him in his Church earnestly;
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to labour to bee instructed in his will out of his Word, then, and there, read and preached to them:
to labour to be instructed in his will out of his Word, then, and there, read and preached to them:
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all which evidences of a good Christian were found in this our Sister.
all which evidences of a good Christian were found in this our Sister.
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For her constant comming to Church, I my selfe can now speake upon my owne knowledge, I have seriously,
For her constant coming to Church, I my self can now speak upon my own knowledge, I have seriously,
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and strictly examined my selfe, and I professe ingenously before God that knowes my heart,
and strictly examined my self, and I profess ingeniously before God that knows my heart,
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and you that heare me speeke, that I cannot call to mind, that ever she mist comming to Church twice a Sabbath day since I came, which I would be heartily glad I could speake as well of others of this Parish, as of her.
and you that hear me speak, that I cannot call to mind, that ever she missed coming to Church twice a Sabbath day since I Come, which I would be heartily glad I could speak as well of Others of this Parish, as of her.
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For some of them have got such a fisking tricke up and downe, to goe to other Churches,
For Some of them have god such a fisking trick up and down, to go to other Churches,
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as if there were no rellishable food at their owne, that I feare at the last they will come to none at all, I pray God they amend this fault.
as if there were no rellishable food At their own, that I Fear At the last they will come to none At all, I pray God they amend this fault.
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It was a vertue in her that deserved commendation, and it is a vice in them that deserves reprehension.
It was a virtue in her that deserved commendation, and it is a vice in them that deserves reprehension.
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When shee was in Gods house, shee did not as too too many doe, imploy her time in sleeping, or some such ill course:
When she was in God's house, she did not as too too many do, employ her time in sleeping, or Some such ill course:
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but I ever observed her to listen very diligently, and attentively to what was delivered, for the nourishing of her soule.
but I ever observed her to listen very diligently, and attentively to what was Delivered, for the nourishing of her soul.
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I confesse I doe not remember that ever I saw her take any notes in the Church of Sermons that were preached:
I confess I do not Remember that ever I saw her take any notes in the Church of Sermons that were preached:
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for it seemes shee did it when she came home:
for it seems she did it when she Come home:
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for since her death, going to her house, accidentally I met with a booke of hers, wherein shee had written many texts of Scripture with notes:
for since her death, going to her house, accidentally I met with a book of hers, wherein she had written many texts of Scripture with notes:
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the day when they were preached, and the persons by whom, most of those which I have preached I saw and perused,
the day when they were preached, and the Persons by whom, most of those which I have preached I saw and perused,
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and others of stangers that I my selfe have heard:
and Others of Strangers that I my self have herd:
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these qualities are not to be past over in silence, but are worthy of your serious imitation.
these qualities Are not to be passed over in silence, but Are worthy of your serious imitation.
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Neither did she thinke it fit barely to set them downe for her owne instruction only:
Neither did she think it fit barely to Set them down for her own instruction only:
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but what she heard upon the Sabbath day that she constantly practised upon the weeke dayes.
but what she herd upon the Sabbath day that she constantly practised upon the Week days.
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Shee catechised her children in those points;
Shee catechised her children in those points;
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spending, some time in trayning them up in the knowledge of God, and putting them in mind of their dutie to him in whom wee live and move, and have our being, by repeating Gods word delivered, by hearing them reade Gods word printed,
spending, Some time in training them up in the knowledge of God, and putting them in mind of their duty to him in whom we live and move, and have our being, by repeating God's word Delivered, by hearing them read God's word printed,
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and by singing Psalmes, and hymnes, and spirituall songs.
and by singing Psalms, and Hymns, and spiritual songs.
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That she was a most provident, and carefull Wife, and a most indulgent, and loving Mother, all that knew her can best testifie,
That she was a most provident, and careful Wife, and a most indulgent, and loving Mother, all that knew her can best testify,
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and some of them have informed me.
and Some of them have informed me.
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And this let me speake, and I have it from the mouth of some, that perhaps did not thinke I would have mentioned it at this time,
And this let me speak, and I have it from the Mouth of Some, that perhaps did not think I would have mentioned it At this time,
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and would have had it concealed, but for reasons best knowne to my selfe, I hold it very fit to relate:
and would have had it concealed, but for Reasons best known to my self, I hold it very fit to relate:
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shee was ever held to be of a most sweet nature, and of a very loving disposition;
she was ever held to be of a most sweet nature, and of a very loving disposition;
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that shee was very charitable, and inclined to relieve the poore; It is likewise testified of her, she was liberall alway;
that she was very charitable, and inclined to relieve the poor; It is likewise testified of her, she was liberal always;
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but more liberall now then usually, having had a consideration of the hard and needie times:
but more liberal now then usually, having had a consideration of the hard and needy times:
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to which end, as if shee had prognosticated her owne death, shee layd by some money (according to that abilitie that God had blessed her with) for the reliefe of the poore.
to which end, as if she had prognosticated her own death, she laid by Some money (according to that ability that God had blessed her with) for the relief of the poor.
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Let no man censure me for speaking these things I doe: for if I should not have given her, her just, and deserved praises;
Let no man censure me for speaking these things I do: for if I should not have given her, her just, and deserved praises;
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some that now heare me, and knew her from her cradle, might justly have censured me for too much remisnesse. Thus for her life.
Some that now hear me, and knew her from her cradle, might justly have censured me for too much remissness. Thus for her life.
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As for her death, I can say little touching it.
As for her death, I can say little touching it.
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It pleased God, not to giue her any long time of sicknesse, but to take her away;
It pleased God, not to give her any long time of sickness, but to take her away;
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though not unprepared, yet on a sudden with a short warning.
though not unprepared, yet on a sudden with a short warning.
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When her bitter pangs first came upon her, she called to her Husband, and desired him to joyne with her in hearty prayer to Almightie God, that he would bee graciously pleased to extend his mercie towards her;
When her bitter pangs First Come upon her, she called to her Husband, and desired him to join with her in hearty prayer to Almighty God, that he would be graciously pleased to extend his mercy towards her;
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that hee would be pleased to let her live longer, that she might repent of her sinnes,
that he would be pleased to let her live longer, that she might Repent of her Sins,
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and beg mercie at his hands for them, that shee might amend her life.
and beg mercy At his hands for them, that she might amend her life.
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And if he would not grant this for her, yet for those many poore Children that were young, that she was to leave behind her:
And if he would not grant this for her, yet for those many poor Children that were young, that she was to leave behind her:
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shee desired him to be a carefull Father over them all: shee prayed to God devoutly to send a blessing both upon him, and them.
she desired him to be a careful Father over them all: she prayed to God devoutly to send a blessing both upon him, and them.
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Much shee could not then speake, because of her paines, that now began still to increase upon her.
Much she could not then speak, Because of her pains, that now began still to increase upon her.
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When shee was in the extremitie of her labour, he being absent (as it was fitting) she sent downe to him, to desire him to pray to God on her behalfe, that he would ease her of those grievous paines,
When she was in the extremity of her labour, he being absent (as it was fitting) she sent down to him, to desire him to pray to God on her behalf, that he would ease her of those grievous pains,
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and preserve her in the great paine, and perill of Child-birth. The propitious God it seemed heard him, and granted his request:
and preserve her in the great pain, and peril of Childbirth. The propitious God it seemed herd him, and granted his request:
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for presently to the thinking of the standers by, shee was well delivered.
for presently to the thinking of the standers by, she was well Delivered.
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Not satisfied with this, having received so great a blessing from God, shee sent downe againe to desire him, to give God thankes for her safe deliverie.
Not satisfied with this, having received so great a blessing from God, she sent down again to desire him, to give God thanks for her safe delivery.
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But God, that had determined to take out of this miserable life, quickly turned that hope of the standers by into a feare, and suddenly shee changed:
But God, that had determined to take out of this miserable life, quickly turned that hope of the standers by into a Fear, and suddenly she changed:
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which perceiving, as long as shee was able to speake, shee cried, Lord Jesus have mercy on my soule, Lord have mercie on mee, Lord pitty mee poore miserable wretch:
which perceiving, as long as she was able to speak, she cried, Lord jesus have mercy on my soul, Lord have mercy on me, Lord pity me poor miserable wretch:
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and when she could not speake, shee held up her hands to heaven, as desirous to make her peace with that God, whom shee knew shee had highly offended.
and when she could not speak, she held up her hands to heaven, as desirous to make her peace with that God, whom she knew she had highly offended.
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I make no question, but God hath translated her from the valley of teares, to the Mount Sion, of blessednesse:
I make no question, but God hath translated her from the valley of tears, to the Mount Sion, of blessedness:
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whether God of his infinite mercie bring us all. FINIS.
whither God of his infinite mercy bring us all. FINIS.
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THE DEATH OF SINNE; AND LIFE OF GRACE. SERMON XXXVII. ROM. 6. 11.
THE DEATH OF SIN; AND LIFE OF GRACE. SERMON XXXVII. ROM. 6. 11.
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Likewise reckon ye also your selves to bee dead unto sinne, but alive unto God, through Iesus Christ our Lord.
Likewise reckon you also your selves to be dead unto sin, but alive unto God, through Iesus christ our Lord.
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THe intent of this Chapter, is to take off an abuse of the Doctrine of the Gospell, which publisheth the free Grace of God to great sinners.
THe intent of this Chapter, is to take off an abuse of the Doctrine of the Gospel, which Publisheth the free Grace of God to great Sinners.
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The Apostle had sayd in the latter end of the 20. verse of the former Chapter, where sinne abounded, Grace did much more abound. From hence some did inferre;
The Apostle had said in the latter end of the 20. verse of the former Chapter, where sin abounded, Grace did much more abound. From hence Some did infer;
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that therefore under the Gospell they might take liberty to sinne, the more their sinnes were,
that Therefore under the Gospel they might take liberty to sin, the more their Sins were,
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and the greater they were, the more they should occasion God to manifest his abundant Grace upon them.
and the greater they were, the more they should occasion God to manifest his abundant Grace upon them.
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This the Apostle answers in this Chapter, and he answers it two waies; First, by way of detestation. Secondly, by way of confutation.
This the Apostle answers in this Chapter, and he answers it two ways; First, by Way of detestation. Secondly, by Way of confutation.
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By way of detestation in the first verse, and part of the second, What shall we say then, shall we continue in sinne that Grace may abound? God forbid. Secondly, by way of confutation;
By Way of detestation in the First verse, and part of the second, What shall we say then, shall we continue in sin that Grace may abound? God forbid. Secondly, by Way of confutation;
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When a man is changed by the effecacie and working of Christ to whom hee is united;
When a man is changed by the efficacy and working of christ to whom he is united;
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the argument whereby hee confutes it, is by a necessarie consequence of our justification; that is, our sanctification:
the argument whereby he confutes it, is by a necessary consequence of our justification; that is, our sanctification:
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these are so inseperably united together, all that are justified, are sanctified.
these Are so inseparably united together, all that Are justified, Are sanctified.
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And upon this ground, the Apostle frames two arguments to confute this errour, taken from the two parts of sanctification.
And upon this ground, the Apostle frames two Arguments to confute this error, taken from the two parts of sanctification.
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The first is from our mortification, from the third verse, to the end of the seventh; and the argument runnes thus.
The First is from our mortification, from the third verse, to the end of the seventh; and the argument runs thus.
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Those that are dead to sinne, cannot sinne that Grace may abound;
Those that Are dead to sin, cannot sin that Grace may abound;
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but all that are in Christ, are dead to sinne, therefore they cannot sinne that Grace may abound.
but all that Are in christ, Are dead to sin, Therefore they cannot sin that Grace may abound.
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Now that all that are in Christ are dead to sinne;
Now that all that Are in christ Are dead to sin;
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he proves by their union with Christ, testified in Baptisme, and by the effect of that union, which is conformitie to Christ;
he Proves by their Union with christ, testified in Baptism, and by the Effect of that Union, which is conformity to christ;
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that as Christ was dead for sinne, so they are dead to sinne.
that as christ was dead for sin, so they Are dead to sin.
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The second argument, is taken from the second part of our sanctification, which is our quickning to a new life;
The second argument, is taken from the second part of our sanctification, which is our quickening to a new life;
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and that he handles in the 8. 9. 10. verses, and that argument runnes thus.
and that he handles in the 8. 9. 10. Verses, and that argument runs thus.
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Those that are quickned by Christ to newnesse of life, cannot sin that Grace may abound:
Those that Are quickened by christ to newness of life, cannot sin that Grace may abound:
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but all that are in Christ, are quickned by Christ to newnesse of life; therefore they cannot sinne that Grace may abound.
but all that Are in christ, Are quickened by christ to newness of life; Therefore they cannot sin that Grace may abound.
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That all that are in Christ are quickned to newnesse of life;
That all that Are in christ Are quickened to newness of life;
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he proves in verse 8. If we be dead with Christ, we beleeve that we shall live with him still by our union with Christ, whereby there comes a conformity to Christ in his resurrection,
he Proves in verse 8. If we be dead with christ, we believe that we shall live with him still by our Union with christ, whereby there comes a conformity to christ in his resurrection,
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as well as in his death.
as well as in his death.
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And from these premises, hee inferres by way of application, the conclusion that is here in the words of the Text I have now read to you;
And from these premises, he infers by Way of application, the conclusion that is Here in the words of the Text I have now read to you;
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likewise reckon ye also your selves dead unto sinne, but alive to God, through Iesus Christ our Lord. likewise reckon you also your selves dead unto sin, but alive to God, through Iesus christ our Lord.
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As if he should say, doe not rest your selves satisfied in the bare knowledge of these things, in the discourse of them in generall,
As if he should say, do not rest your selves satisfied in the bore knowledge of these things, in the discourse of them in general,
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but bring them to particular application, make the case your owne;
but bring them to particular application, make the case your own;
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what wee say of death to sinne, and of newnesse of life wee speake to you, if ye be in Christ;
what we say of death to sin, and of newness of life we speak to you, if you be in christ;
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therefore you must make account of it to bee your case, likewise reckon ye your selves dead to sinne,
Therefore you must make account of it to be your case, likewise reckon you your selves dead to sin,
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but alive to God through Iesus Christ our Lord. but alive to God through Iesus christ our Lord.
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We see now the coherence of the words with those that goe before, and the maine intent and scope of the Apostle in the Chapter wherein we might note divers things.
We see now the coherence of the words with those that go before, and the main intent and scope of the Apostle in the Chapter wherein we might note diverse things.
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The first is out of the very connexion, that by vertue of the union of beleevers with Christ, there is in them a conformitie to Christ.
The First is out of the very connexion, that by virtue of the Union of believers with christ, there is in them a conformity to christ.
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They are made like unto him; he had sayd before, that Christ dyed, and rose againe;
They Are made like unto him; he had said before, that christ died, and rose again;
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likewise reckon ye your selves like him in this. Every one that is in Christ, is conformable to Christ, and made like him.
likewise reckon you your selves like him in this. Every one that is in christ, is conformable to christ, and made like him.
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Then againe secondly, wee might note hence this also, that Rectified and sanctified reason, ever concludes to God, and for God.
Then again secondly, we might note hence this also, that Rectified and sanctified reason, ever concludes to God, and for God.
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Reckon yee, make account, conclude this, so the word signifieth, reason thus, conclude thus;
Reckon ye, make account, conclude this, so the word signifies, reason thus, conclude thus;
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as it is used Rom. 3. 28. Wee conclude (saith the Apostle, where the same word is used) That a man is justified by Faith without the workes of the Law.
as it is used Rom. 3. 28. we conclude (Says the Apostle, where the same word is used) That a man is justified by Faith without the works of the Law.
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So, conclude this, rest on this conclusion, do not make it a matter of conjecture, and opinion onely:
So, conclude this, rest on this conclusion, do not make it a matter of conjecture, and opinion only:
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but when you consider things wisely, when you weigh things seriously, you shall see great reason to inferre those things, from these premisses that God would have you inferre.
but when you Consider things wisely, when you weigh things seriously, you shall see great reason to infer those things, from these premises that God would have you infer.
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Therefore whatsoever reasoning is against the Word, whatsoever disputes the mindes of men uphold against any truth in Scripture, it is but the reasoning of corrupt reason;
Therefore whatsoever reasoning is against the Word, whatsoever disputes the minds of men uphold against any truth in Scripture, it is but the reasoning of corrupt reason;
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If reason were sanctified, it would conclude as 2 Cor. 5. We judge, if one dyed for all, then they that live, should not live to themselves,
If reason were sanctified, it would conclude as 2 Cor. 5. We judge, if one died for all, then they that live, should not live to themselves,
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but to him that dyed for them. but to him that died for them.
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When men come to deale judiciously, and advisedly, when they come to conclude of things wisely;
When men come to deal judiciously, and advisedly, when they come to conclude of things wisely;
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they will conclude then, that what use the Word and the Gospell would have them make of any truth, that they will make of it, Likewise reckon ye, judge thus.
they will conclude then, that what use the Word and the Gospel would have them make of any truth, that they will make of it, Likewise reckon you, judge thus.
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Thirdly, we might note hence thus much also, that
Thirdly, we might note hence thus much also, that
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The best and most profitable knowledge of the Scriptures, is in applying it to a mans owne case, and person, and condition.
The best and most profitable knowledge of the Scriptures, is in applying it to a men own case, and person, and condition.
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Reckon ye also your selves, saith the Apostle; make account of thus much, that this is a truth concernes you in particular.Reckon you also your selves, Says the Apostle; make account of thus much, that this is a truth concerns you in particular.
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Judge your selves so farre profited by the Word you heare, as you can make good application of it to your owne estate and condition.
Judge your selves so Far profited by the Word you hear, as you can make good application of it to your own estate and condition.
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Whensoever men come to heare the Word, they come to heare somewhat that concernes themselves: therefore whatsoever wee say befalls them that are in Christ;
Whensoever men come to hear the Word, they come to hear somewhat that concerns themselves: Therefore whatsoever we say befalls them that Are in christ;
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Fourthly, hence we might note thus much also, that When a man is in Christ, there is a reall change.
Fourthly, hence we might note thus much also, that When a man is in christ, there is a real change.
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There is an evident change from what hee was, before hee was in Christ. For so the Apostle reasons; There is an evident change from what he was, before he was in christ. For so the Apostle Reasons;
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now you are in Christ, there is such a change, as from death to life, there is a mervellous great change in you.
now you Are in christ, there is such a change, as from death to life, there is a mervellous great change in you.
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If there bee not this change in you, neither are you in Christ;
If there be not this change in you, neither Are you in christ;
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and all the hopes you build on of being in Christ, they are without a foundation, they are upon an imaginarie Christ, not upon Christ that is yours indeed.
and all the hope's you built on of being in christ, they Are without a Foundation, they Are upon an imaginary christ, not upon christ that is yours indeed.
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If you bee in Christ, let it appeare in a change;
If you be in christ, let it appear in a change;
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let us see how you are changed since you were in Christ, from that you were before:
let us see how you Are changed since you were in christ, from that you were before:
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for this make account of, conclude thus much for your selves; that all that are in Christ are changed.
for this make account of, conclude thus much for your selves; that all that Are in christ Are changed.
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But fiftly, and lastly, hee expresseth wherein this change consisteth;
But Fifty, and lastly, he Expresses wherein this change Consisteth;
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and hee makes choice of such termes as are most acquisite, and fit for his purpose.
and he makes choice of such terms as Are most acquisite, and fit for his purpose.
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He would expresse this spirituall change, and marke what expressions hee useth to manifest it by;
He would express this spiritual change, and mark what expressions he uses to manifest it by;
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no lesse then life, and death.
no less then life, and death.
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There is such a change when you are once in Christ, from what you were before;
There is such a change when you Are once in christ, from what you were before;
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as there is between a man that was dead, and is now alive; or a man that was alive, and is now dead;
as there is between a man that was dead, and is now alive; or a man that was alive, and is now dead;
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and this is that, that I will insist now upon, wherein note these particulars.
and this is that, that I will insist now upon, wherein note these particulars.
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First, the Analogie and proportion, the aptnesse, and fitnesse of the termes, wherein the Apostle expresseth the spirituall change of those that are in Christ;
First, the Analogy and proportion, the aptness, and fitness of the terms, wherein the Apostle Expresses the spiritual change of those that Are in christ;
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how fitly they may be sayd to be dead, and alive.
how fitly they may be said to be dead, and alive.
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Secondly, it is observeable in what order the Apostle expresseth these first dead, and then alive.
Secondly, it is observable in what order the Apostle Expresses these First dead, and then alive.
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Make account that the worke of Grace in the effectuall change in your hearts, it proceeds in this order.
Make account that the work of Grace in the effectual change in your hearts, it proceeds in this order.
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First you are dead, and then alive; dead to sin first, and then alive to God.
First you Are dead, and then alive; dead to since First, and then alive to God.
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Thirdly, note the certaine connexion of these two together;
Thirdly, note the certain connexion of these two together;
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so there is not onely a certainty in the object, but a certainty in the subject too;
so there is not only a certainty in the Object, but a certainty in the Subject too;
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not only a certaintie that those that are in Christ shall live:
not only a certainty that those that Are in christ shall live:
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but it is certaine to you, make account of this, make this conclusion for your selves, build on it, know it for your selves,
but it is certain to you, make account of this, make this conclusion for your selves, built on it, know it for your selves,
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as he sayd to Iob; it is certaine if you be in Christ, you are dead with Christ,
as he said to Job; it is certain if you be in christ, you Are dead with christ,
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Lastly, the efficient cause of this great change exprest in these termes, it is Iesus Christ our Lord: make account of this,
Lastly, the efficient cause of this great change expressed in these terms, it is Iesus christ our Lord: make account of this,
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if you be in Christ, there comes a vertue from Christ, an effectuall working of Christ by his spirit in your hearts;
if you be in christ, there comes a virtue from christ, an effectual working of christ by his Spirit in your hearts;
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such a powerfull worke as will conforme you to Christ dead, and to Christ risen; that you shall be dead to sinne, and alive to God:
such a powerful work as will conform you to christ dead, and to christ risen; that you shall be dead to sin, and alive to God:
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not by any strength in your selves, or any excellent endowment in your owne natures, not by any naturall inclination and abilitie,
not by any strength in your selves, or any excellent endowment in your own nature's, not by any natural inclination and ability,
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but through the vertue and power of Iesus Christ our Lord working in you. Thus you have the Text opened.
but through the virtue and power of Iesus christ our Lord working in you. Thus you have the Text opened.
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Wee will speake first of the Analogie and proportion, the agreement betweene the metaphors here used,
we will speak First of the Analogy and proportion, the agreement between the metaphors Here used,
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and the things exprest by them.
and the things expressed by them.
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That which the Apostle would expresse, is, that there is a marvellous spirituall reall change, in all those that are in Christ, from what they were before.
That which the Apostle would express, is, that there is a marvellous spiritual real change, in all those that Are in christ, from what they were before.
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Now let us see how fitly it is exprest in these words, that he sayth you are dead to sinne, and alive to God;
Now let us see how fitly it is expressed in these words, that he say you Are dead to sin, and alive to God;
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that hee choseth to expresse it by life and death. Had it not beene fit to have sayd thus much;
that he chooses to express it by life and death. Had it not been fit to have said thus much;
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you are changed in your dispositions, in your inclinations, in your intentions, in your actions;
you Are changed in your dispositions, in your inclinations, in your intentions, in your actions;
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you are changed in your conversations, you are other kind of men in the inclination of your hearts;
you Are changed in your conversations, you Are other kind of men in the inclination of your hearts;
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you bring forth other fruit, you lead other lives then you were wont to doe? But hee expresseth it here yet more fully;
you bring forth other fruit, you led other lives then you were wont to do? But he Expresses it Here yet more Fully;
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that is, by that that includes all these;
that is, by that that includes all these;
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and if there be any thing more may be added, it includes that too, yee are dead and alive. Then we will consider,
and if there be any thing more may be added, it includes that too, ye Are dead and alive. Then we will Consider,
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First, generally, how death, and life, expresse the state of them that are in Christ. Secondly, consider them in their particular application;
First, generally, how death, and life, express the state of them that Are in christ. Secondly, Consider them in their particular application;
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how death expresseth the first part of a mans change in sanctification, and life the second part.
how death Expresses the First part of a men change in sanctification, and life the second part.
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First, wee take them in generall, and let this bee the point, that A man that is indeed effectually changed by vertue of his union with Christ;
First, we take them in general, and let this be the point, that A man that is indeed effectually changed by virtue of his Union with christ;
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hee hath such a change wrought in him, as in a dead, and living man; as in life, or in death.
he hath such a change wrought in him, as in a dead, and living man; as in life, or in death.
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Now, first take it in generall; you know life, and death, they imply, first a generall change;
Now, First take it in general; you know life, and death, they imply, First a general change;
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when a man is alive, or when a man is dead, there is not a change in some part onely, but in the whole:
when a man is alive, or when a man is dead, there is not a change in Some part only, but in the Whole:
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So it is here, when a man is effectually changed from what he was, by vertue of his union with Christ.
So it is Here, when a man is effectually changed from what he was, by virtue of his Union with christ.
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A member may bee dead, and yet neverthelesse the man alive;
A member may be dead, and yet nevertheless the man alive;
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but if the man be dead, there is a general change that goes throughout, it possesseth every part, every member;
but if the man be dead, there is a general change that Goes throughout, it Possesses every part, every member;
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so that now there is no member of him, but death rules in it, then hee is a dead man.
so that now there is no member of him, but death rules in it, then he is a dead man.
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So it is in this, when a man is dead spiritually, there is not a change in some particular actions onely, in some particular opinions onely;
So it is in this, when a man is dead spiritually, there is not a change in Some particular actions only, in Some particular opinions only;
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there is not an alteration of some of his old customes onely; but it is a generall change, so it goes through the whole man.
there is not an alteration of Some of his old customs only; but it is a general change, so it Goes through the Whole man.
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It is a change in the understanding, he judgeth things otherwise then hee was wont to doe.
It is a change in the understanding, he Judgeth things otherwise then he was wont to do.
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And there is a change in the will;
And there is a change in the will;
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the inclination of it is to other objects then he was wont to bee inclined to.
the inclination of it is to other objects then he was wont to be inclined to.
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And thence there is a change in his intentions; he propounds other ends to himselfe then he was wont.
And thence there is a change in his intentions; he propounds other ends to himself then he was wont.
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So there is a change in respect of the whole; the Word is the rule of all a mans actions.
So there is a change in respect of the Whole; the Word is the Rule of all a men actions.
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There is a change from particular evills, from one as well as another;
There is a change from particular evils, from one as well as Another;
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that when any thing is discovered to him to bee a sinne, to bee a transgression of the rule; hee is turned from it.
that when any thing is discovered to him to be a sin, to be a Transgression of the Rule; he is turned from it.
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So likewise, when any thing is discovered to him to be a dutie, agreeable to the rule according to the will of God revealed in his Word;
So likewise, when any thing is discovered to him to be a duty, agreeable to the Rule according to the will of God revealed in his Word;
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hee is a vessell of honour prepared for it:
he is a vessel of honour prepared for it:
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and that is it the Apostle especially means, when he compares them to vessells, and he describes them thus;
and that is it the Apostle especially means, when he compares them to vessels, and he describes them thus;
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they are vessells of honour fit for the service of their Master, prepared for every good worke:
they Are vessels of honour fit for the service of their Master, prepared for every good work:
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So that now as the Apostle sayth, there remaineth no more conscience of sinne.
So that now as the Apostle say, there remains no more conscience of sin.
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That is, there remains not now any sinne to cleave to the conscience to defile it, to cleave to the conscience so,
That is, there remains not now any sin to cleave to the conscience to defile it, to cleave to the conscience so,
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as a ruling enemie would doe, that would take away all true and perfect peace;
as a ruling enemy would do, that would take away all true and perfect peace;
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all boldnesse, and accesse to the throne of Grace, there is no such conscience of sinne.
all boldness, and access to the throne of Grace, there is no such conscience of sin.
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This making conscience of every sinne, is that that frees conscience from being defiled in that sence with any sinne. So much for the first.
This making conscience of every sin, is that that frees conscience from being defiled in that sense with any sin. So much for the First.
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Well, secondly it is expressed by death, and life, to shew the orderlinesse in the proceeding of this change.
Well, secondly it is expressed by death, and life, to show the orderliness in the proceeding of this change.
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it proceeds in such a manner, as the change in death or life. You know death, or life, begin within first;
it proceeds in such a manner, as the change in death or life. You know death, or life, begin within First;
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it begins in the inward man, in the heart first. And as in naturall death, or naturall life;
it begins in the inward man, in the heart First. And as in natural death, or natural life;
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there is a dying first of the root, and a quickning first at the root: So likewise in spirituall death, or life;
there is a dying First of the root, and a quickening First At the root: So likewise in spiritual death, or life;
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it is an orderly proceeding, it begins first within. Our Saviour Christ gives this direction; First make the inside cleane, and then all will bee cleane;
it is an orderly proceeding, it begins First within. Our Saviour christ gives this direction; First make the inside clean, and then all will be clean;
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against the hypocrisie of the Scribes, and Pharisees, that looked more to outward actions.
against the hypocrisy of the Scribes, and Pharisees, that looked more to outward actions.
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So this change, it is not onely a meere civilizing of a man, a conforming of him to that societie hee converseth with in outward actions;
So this change, it is not only a mere civilizing of a man, a conforming of him to that society he Converseth with in outward actions;
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but renewing of a man in the spirit of his minde, Rom. 12. 2. So the change begins from within.
but renewing of a man in the Spirit of his mind, Rom. 12. 2. So the change begins from within.
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Hence it is, that first hee is good, and then hee doth good, according to the speech of Christ, make the tree good, and then the fruit will bee good, we will not stand upon it: Hence it is, that First he is good, and then he does good, according to the speech of christ, make the tree good, and then the fruit will be good, we will not stand upon it:
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you see the Analogie, and agreement holds betweene these two in generall. Now we come to take them apart more specially:
you see the Analogy, and agreement holds between these two in general. Now we come to take them apart more specially:
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First, how this being dead to sinne, agrees with that change that is in a man that is in Christ from sinne;
First, how this being dead to sin, agrees with that change that is in a man that is in christ from sin;
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Reckon this, sayth the Apostle, make account of this, that you are dead to sinne:Reckon this, say the Apostle, make account of this, that you Are dead to sin:
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that is, now there is such a change and turning from your evill courses, from whatsoever it is that is truly and properly called sinne in Scripture, you are changed from it.
that is, now there is such a change and turning from your evil courses, from whatsoever it is that is truly and properly called sin in Scripture, you Are changed from it.
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Now in whatsoever sence a man may be said to bee dead, in that sence a man in Christ is changed from sinne, there is somewhat in his change expressing that death.
Now in whatsoever sense a man may be said to be dead, in that sense a man in christ is changed from sin, there is somewhat in his change expressing that death.
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Now there is a threefold death, A Civill Judiciall Naturall Death. We begin with the judiciall first, as Gods great Worke begins in the judgement. There is a judiciall death:
Now there is a threefold death, A Civil Judicial Natural Death. We begin with the judicial First, as God's great Work begins in the judgement. There is a judicial death:
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so one that is alive now in respect of naturall life, may yet bee sayd to bee judicially dead,
so one that is alive now in respect of natural life, may yet be said to be judicially dead,
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when hee is dead in sentence; when by the Judge he is condemned to death, when hee is adjudged to die.
when he is dead in sentence; when by the Judge he is condemned to death, when he is adjudged to die.
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So reckon yee your selves dead to sinne; So reckon ye your selves dead to sin;
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make account of this, that now in your judgement there is a sentence passed out against sinne, that it shall bee slaine, that it shall bee mortified;
make account of this, that now in your judgement there is a sentence passed out against sin, that it shall be slain, that it shall be mortified;
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thus your judgement stands, and thus you lookeupon it, as a thing dead in sentence; and that is the first.
thus your judgement Stands, and thus you lookeupon it, as a thing dead in sentence; and that is the First.
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It is that in Ezek. 36. 31. saith the Lord, When I shall bee pacified to thee, this shall follow upon it;
It is that in Ezekiel 36. 31. Says the Lord, When I shall be pacified to thee, this shall follow upon it;
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thou shalt judge thy selfe worthy to bee destroyed, for all thine iniquities and abhominations. thou shalt judge thy self worthy to be destroyed, for all thine iniquities and abominations.
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When God is reconciled to a man, which is as much as to say, when a man is in Christ:
When God is reconciled to a man, which is as much as to say, when a man is in christ:
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for by Christ we are reconciled to God, this followes upon it, that man comes now to judge sinne to bee a deadly thing, to judge sinne to bee dead,
for by christ we Are reconciled to God, this follows upon it, that man comes now to judge sin to be a deadly thing, to judge sin to be dead,
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and to judge himselfe worthy to bee destroyed for it.
and to judge himself worthy to be destroyed for it.
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Hee lookes on sinne as it should be looked upon, his opinion is right concerning it:
He looks on sin as it should be looked upon, his opinion is right Concerning it:
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hee accounts it an iniquitie, a thing against that rectitude, against that equitie, and righteousnes wherewith man was once indowed in the Creation;
he accounts it an iniquity, a thing against that rectitude, against that equity, and righteousness wherewith man was once endowed in the Creation;
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and from which so farre as hee swerves, so farre hee is plunged into death. As you know that curse was denounced against man when he sinned he should die:
and from which so Far as he swerves, so Far he is plunged into death. As you know that curse was denounced against man when he sinned he should die:
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so hee cannot looke upon iniquitie, upon that that is contrary to that righteousnesse wherein hee was made,
so he cannot look upon iniquity, upon that that is contrary to that righteousness wherein he was made,
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but hee lookes upon it, as on death it selfe, and a deadly thing; hee lookes upon it as upon an abhomination.
but he looks upon it, as on death it self, and a deadly thing; he looks upon it as upon an abomination.
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That looke as persons that sinned capitally were an abhomination to the Land, and people among whom they sinned;
That look as Persons that sinned capitally were an abomination to the Land, and people among whom they sinned;
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as the Scripture speakes of murtherers, and the like; the land was defiled if the sentence of death were not executed;
as the Scripture speaks of murderers, and the like; the land was defiled if the sentence of death were not executed;
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so it is here in the opinion and judgement of a man that is in Christ, he accounts this the greatest defilement, that his soule remaines so farre polluted and defiled,
so it is Here in the opinion and judgement of a man that is in christ, he accounts this the greatest defilement, that his soul remains so Far polluted and defiled,
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as there is any life left in sinne. That is the first thing, reckon this then that sinne is dead imediatly;
as there is any life left in sin. That is the First thing, reckon this then that sin is dead immediately;
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that is, that you now come to passe (as Judges do) a sentence of death against sin:
that is, that you now come to pass (as Judges do) a sentence of death against since:
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and that howsoever a Malefactour bee not naturally dead, when he is judicially dead;
and that howsoever a Malefactor be not naturally dead, when he is judicially dead;
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yet hee is in an order to it, the next thing that followes will bee to be cut off.
yet he is in an order to it, the next thing that follows will be to be Cut off.
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So it is with sinne, when a man comes to judge himselfe for his iniquitie, worthy to be destroyed for his abhominations, this is the next thing that followes, hee will not rest, till that bee slaine and subdued, till that Mallefactour bee condemned to death,
So it is with sin, when a man comes to judge himself for his iniquity, worthy to be destroyed for his abominations, this is the next thing that follows, he will not rest, till that be slain and subdued, till that Mallefactour be condemned to death,
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and cut off and tooke out of the way. Here is the first thing, herein this change is like death.
and Cut off and took out of the Way. Here is the First thing, herein this change is like death.
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Secondly, there is a civill death too; so one that lives naturally, may bee dead civilly;
Secondly, there is a civil death too; so one that lives naturally, may be dead civilly;
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The civill Law accounts any one that is under subjection to bee Civiliter mortuus as they speake;
The civil Law accounts any one that is under subjection to be Civiliter Mortuus as they speak;
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that is, he is in that sence not accounted among living men, hee is one dead,
that is, he is in that sense not accounted among living men, he is one dead,
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because hee is not annimated, and acted by his owne will, but by the will of him that rules him:
Because he is not animated, and acted by his own will, but by the will of him that rules him:
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so reckon yee your selves dead, saith the Apostle. Make account that when you are in Christ, sinne is no more to be ruler,so reckon ye your selves dead, Says the Apostle. Make account that when you Are in christ, sin is no more to be ruler,
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and commander, to act, and animate, and quicken you to obey its lusts, that you should beacted,
and commander, to act, and animate, and quicken you to obey its Lustiest, that you should beacted,
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and animated by it, that as soone as sinne tempts, you should obey presently:
and animated by it, that as soon as sin tempts, you should obey presently:
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make account in this sence you are dead to sinne, that is, sinne is dead in you civilly, it hath not a ruling power;
make account in this sense you Are dead to sin, that is, sin is dead in you civilly, it hath not a ruling power;
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it comes not now as one that hath power to sway all before it: that is it the Apostle saith in this Chapter, sinne shall not have dominion;
it comes not now as one that hath power to sway all before it: that is it the Apostle Says in this Chapter, sin shall not have dominion;
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You have a new Master, a new Lord, you are no more under the rule and dominion of sinne, that is the second.
You have a new Master, a new Lord, you Are no more under the Rule and dominion of sin, that is the second.
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Thirdly, there is a naturall death, as well as a judiciall, and civill death, so things are said to be dead naturally, two wayes, Imperfectly, Inchoate. Perfectly, Consummate.
Thirdly, there is a natural death, as well as a judicial, and civil death, so things Are said to be dead naturally, two ways, Imperfectly, Inchoate. Perfectly, Consummate.
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Naturall death imperfect, and but begun is this, as when there is a great blow given, with an axe to the roote of a tree, whereupon certainly it will wither,
Natural death imperfect, and but begun is this, as when there is a great blow given, with an axe to the root of a tree, whereupon Certainly it will wither,
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and die, and bee made altogether unfruitfull for the time to come:
and die, and be made altogether unfruitful for the time to come:
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though for the present it have leaves upon it, and though for the present all the fruit that is on it be not quite shooke off,
though for the present it have leaves upon it, and though for the present all the fruit that is on it be not quite shook off,
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yet now the tree is said to be dead, because there is a blow given at the roote, whereupon it will wither and certainly die.
yet now the tree is said to be dead, Because there is a blow given At the root, whereupon it will wither and Certainly die.
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So a man is said to be dead, when hee hath a deadly wound given him,
So a man is said to be dead, when he hath a deadly wound given him,
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though hee be not now dead;
though he be not now dead;
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though hee may stirre, and live after, and perhaps doe some hurt to him that wounded him;
though he may stir, and live After, and perhaps do Some hurt to him that wounded him;
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yet hee is dead, because hee is irrecoverably wounded, every one that lookes on him will say hee is dead.
yet he is dead, Because he is irrecoverably wounded, every one that looks on him will say he is dead.
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So as soone as a man is in Christ, by vertue of his union with Christ, there is such a blow given to the roote of sinne;
So as soon as a man is in christ, by virtue of his Union with christ, there is such a blow given to the root of sin;
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not in the judgement only, but in the affections also;
not in the judgement only, but in the affections also;
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so as it never recovers its strength againe, to bring forth fruite in that abundance as before;
so as it never recovers its strength again, to bring forth fruit in that abundance as before;
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and it alway withers, and decayes more and more, till it be quite removed. Now, as it is in this case with a tree;
and it always withers, and decays more and more, till it be quite removed. Now, as it is in this case with a tree;
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will you know when it is dead? take it in the Spring. All the trees in Winter seeme to bee dead:
will you know when it is dead? take it in the Spring. All the trees in Winter seem to be dead:
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but come in the Spring, and in Summer, and then if a man see there are no leaves,
but come in the Spring, and in Summer, and then if a man see there Are no leaves,
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if hee see no fruite upon the tree, now hee concludes it is dead indeed: because it brings not forth fruit in the season of fruit.
if he see no fruit upon the tree, now he concludes it is dead indeed: Because it brings not forth fruit in the season of fruit.
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So, take a man, when there is an occasion, an opportunitie, to turne to folly;
So, take a man, when there is an occasion, an opportunity, to turn to folly;
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when upon deliberation and judgement, he may consider of that opportunitie to mannage it for the service of sinne, it will appeare now if hee be dead, hee will not in such an occasion yeeld,
when upon deliberation and judgement, he may Consider of that opportunity to manage it for the service of sin, it will appear now if he be dead, he will not in such an occasion yield,
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but at such a time especially resist sinne, at such a time hee will not bring forth the fruit of sinne.
but At such a time especially resist sin, At such a time he will not bring forth the fruit of sin.
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Looke what the Spring is to the tree, that is occasion to the sinfulnesse of mans heart.
Look what the Spring is to the tree, that is occasion to the sinfulness of men heart.
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Indeed when sinne takes a man upon disadvantage, upon unequall termes that he deliberates not, and considers not what hee is doing:
Indeed when sin Takes a man upon disadvantage, upon unequal terms that he deliberates not, and considers not what he is doing:
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as David saith, I said in my hast;
as David Says, I said in my haste;
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then many times sinne prevailes, and bindes him, as a theefe doth the master of the house hand and foot:
then many times sin prevails, and binds him, as a thief does the master of the house hand and foot:
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yet neverthelesse when he well weighes, and considers things, at such a time it will appeare that sinne is dead.
yet nevertheless when he well weighs, and considers things, At such a time it will appear that sin is dead.
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Thus you see how fitly the termes hold to expresse the change of a Christian, his judgement is right, hee condemnes sinne as death, in the purpose and covenant of his heart whereby hee is bound to God, he disposeth it from its dominion and rule, that what it doth now is as a theefe by stealth, that surprizeth a man in his sleepe;
Thus you see how fitly the terms hold to express the change of a Christian, his judgement is right, he condemns sin as death, in the purpose and Covenant of his heart whereby he is bound to God, he Disposeth it from its dominion and Rule, that what it does now is as a thief by stealth, that surpriseth a man in his sleep;
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And it hath its deadly wound, whereupon it withers, and decayes, and at last in the sight of all men,
And it hath its deadly wound, whereupon it withers, and decays, and At last in the sighed of all men,
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and at such a time, when if there were any life it would appeare, at such a time it shall appeare that sinne is dead.
and At such a time, when if there were any life it would appear, At such a time it shall appear that sin is dead.
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Thus you see the first expression opened, the change from sinne by death; you are dead to sinne.
Thus you see the First expression opened, the change from sin by death; you Are dead to sin.
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Now take the second expression, you are alive to God, that expresseth the second part of sanctification, that is, the quickning of a man to newnesse of life.
Now take the second expression, you Are alive to God, that Expresses the second part of sanctification, that is, the quickening of a man to newness of life.
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It is with thee now, as with one that was dead, and is alive, there is such a change in thee.
It is with thee now, as with one that was dead, and is alive, there is such a change in thee.
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And how is this expressed by life? Thus; in three respects this change is fitly expressed by life.
And how is this expressed by life? Thus; in three respects this change is fitly expressed by life.
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The first is this, you know life it consists in the union of a man, with the principle of life? when there is a union betweene the body,
The First is this, you know life it consists in the Union of a man, with the principle of life? when there is a Union between the body,
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and the soule here is life. Now though there are bodyes, and spirits, yet the bodyes live not by those spirits,
and the soul Here is life. Now though there Are bodies, and spirits, yet the bodies live not by those spirits,
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except they be united with them:
except they be united with them:
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therefore when the soule is separated from the body, the body dyes, and the man is said no more to be alive:
Therefore when the soul is separated from the body, the body dies, and the man is said no more to be alive:
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so here in this sence, when there is a union betweene the soule of a man,
so Here in this sense, when there is a Union between the soul of a man,
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and the principle of spirituall life, then there is that change wrought, whence hee is said to bee alive.
and the principle of spiritual life, then there is that change wrought, whence he is said to be alive.
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Now the principle of spirituall life is only Christ:
Now the principle of spiritual life is only christ:
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so you see here in the Text, you are alive to God through our Lord Iesus Christ, when there is a union betweene Christ and you.
so you see Here in the Text, you Are alive to God through our Lord Iesus christ, when there is a Union between christ and you.
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And how is that? It is by an influence from Christ into the soule,
And how is that? It is by an influence from christ into the soul,
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and that is the mightie worke of the Spirit of God, as you see Ioh. 6. 63. It is the Spirit that quickneth, saith our Saviour.
and that is the mighty work of the Spirit of God, as you see John 6. 63. It is the Spirit that Quickeneth, Says our Saviour.
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The great worke that is wrought by the Spirit in quickning a man, is the worke of Faith.
The great work that is wrought by the Spirit in quickening a man, is the work of Faith.
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Now I live, saith the Apostle, by faith in the Sonne of God, that died for mee, Gal. 2. 20. Now when there is such a union betweene Christ and a man, then he lives; Now I live, Says the Apostle, by faith in the Son of God, that died for me, Gal. 2. 20. Now when there is such a Union between christ and a man, then he lives;
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there is such a change in him, as there is in life.
there is such a change in him, as there is in life.
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Therefore beloved, this change is not in any that professe the knowledge of Christ, and have not yet union with Christ.
Therefore Beloved, this change is not in any that profess the knowledge of christ, and have not yet Union with christ.
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It is not enough that a man be called a Christian:
It is not enough that a man be called a Christian:
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it is not enough that a man professe that hee hopes to be saved by Christ;
it is not enough that a man profess that he hope's to be saved by christ;
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It is not enough that a man goe on in some externall actions as other Christians doe,
It is not enough that a man go on in Some external actions as other Christians do,
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unlesse that he doth, and that he is in any spirituall action, it be by vertue of his union with Christ, that it be by life received from him by a quickning vertue flowing from him to every member, that is exprest, Ioh. 15. 9. by the branches in the Vine, they are quickned by union in the Vine, cut the branches from the Vine, and they die, and wither.
unless that he does, and that he is in any spiritual actium, it be by virtue of his Union with christ, that it be by life received from him by a quickening virtue flowing from him to every member, that is expressed, John 15. 9. by the branches in the Vine, they Are quickened by Union in the Vine, Cut the branches from the Vine, and they die, and wither.
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So it is with men, let them be in the Lords Vineyard, yet if they be not united with this Vine Christ, they are but dead men, dead in trespasses and sinnes, Ephes. 2. 1. that is the first.
So it is with men, let them be in the lords Vineyard, yet if they be not united with this Vine christ, they Are but dead men, dead in Trespasses and Sins, Ephesians 2. 1. that is the First.
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Secondly, this change is exprest by life in another respect: Secondly, this change is expressed by life in Another respect:
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for looke as in life there is not only an union with the principle of life,
for look as in life there is not only an Union with the principle of life,
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but besides that, there are those living actions, and operations that naturally flow from that union in every living creature:
but beside that, there Are those living actions, and operations that naturally flow from that Union in every living creature:
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so in spirituall life, there are spirituall actions, and operations that flow from every man that is thus united to Christ.
so in spiritual life, there Are spiritual actions, and operations that flow from every man that is thus united to christ.
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As every thing is in being, so it is in working: take a naturall man, he doth naturall actions, by vertue of a naturall life.
As every thing is in being, so it is in working: take a natural man, he does natural actions, by virtue of a natural life.
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Take a worldly man, he doth live, (as a man may say) in worldly actions, by vertue of that worldly principle that is in him. So take a spirituall man;
Take a worldly man, he does live, (as a man may say) in worldly actions, by virtue of that worldly principle that is in him. So take a spiritual man;
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what is the reason hee delights in spirituall things? His delight is in the law of the Lord, as David saith, and in that Law hee meditates day and night.
what is the reason he delights in spiritual things? His delight is in the law of the Lord, as David Says, and in that Law he meditates day and night.
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What is the reason his delight is in the Saints;
What is the reason his delight is in the Saints;
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and the more spirituall any one is, the more he delights in them? the reason is this,
and the more spiritual any one is, the more he delights in them? the reason is this,
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because he lives a spirituall life, therefore he doth actions agreeable to that principle with which hee is united;
Because he lives a spiritual life, Therefore he does actions agreeable to that principle with which he is united;
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therefore by this you shall know it.
Therefore by this you shall know it.
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Thirdly, there are certaine properties in life that hold in this too, and we will instance but in two.
Thirdly, there Are certain properties in life that hold in this too, and we will instance but in two.
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First, wheresoever there is life, there is a naturall appetite, and desire after all meanes that may preserve that life.
First, wheresoever there is life, there is a natural appetite, and desire After all means that may preserve that life.
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Wheresoever God gives life to any creature, he gives also a desire to that creature to preserve that life it hath, which is the best state of being.
Wheresoever God gives life to any creature, he gives also a desire to that creature to preserve that life it hath, which is the best state of being.
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Now, it is so with a Christian, all his desires are to preserve spirituall life, and to increase it:
Now, it is so with a Christian, all his Desires Are to preserve spiritual life, and to increase it:
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he rests not in what hee hath, but labours to be more yet, and to doe more yet, to know God more, to love God more, to serve God better;
he rests not in what he hath, but labours to be more yet, and to do more yet, to know God more, to love God more, to serve God better;
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to live more fruitfully, more profitably among men. Hee delights in the actions of spirituall life:
to live more fruitfully, more profitably among men. He delights in the actions of spiritual life:
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therefore hee would strengthen those habites by all actions, and industrie, and indevour.
Therefore he would strengthen those habits by all actions, and industry, and endeavour.
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As new-borne babes, saith the Apostle, desire the sincere milke of the Word, that yee may grow thereby. As newborn babes, Says the Apostle, desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby.
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No sooner is there life in a new-borne babe, but there is a desire to nourish that life.
No sooner is there life in a newborn babe, but there is a desire to nourish that life.
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You see there is a naturall appetite even in the very trees, that thrust their rootes downe into the ground, to draw moysture below from the earth, by an instinct to preserve that life they have in the stocke, and in the branches.
You see there is a natural appetite even in the very trees, that thrust their roots down into the ground, to draw moisture below from the earth, by an instinct to preserve that life they have in the stock, and in the branches.
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So it is in every man that hath a spirituall life, he puts forth with all industrie for all spirituall helpes, according to that strength hee hath for the preservation of his spirituall life.
So it is in every man that hath a spiritual life, he puts forth with all industry for all spiritual helps, according to that strength he hath for the preservation of his spiritual life.
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That is the reason why they are not content, in the abundance of all outward things, when they want spirituall helpes:
That is the reason why they Are not content, in the abundance of all outward things, when they want spiritual helps:
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and that is the reason that they are not satisfied, nor solace themselves in dead, worldly, company;
and that is the reason that they Are not satisfied, nor solace themselves in dead, worldly, company;
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that is the reason their hearts rest not in things below; because these are not the food of their spirituall life;
that is the reason their hearts rest not in things below; Because these Are not the food of their spiritual life;
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these are not the things that preserve that life that is in them.
these Are not the things that preserve that life that is in them.
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Secondly, as there is a desire of the preservation ▪ of life, so there is a desire of propagation,
Secondly, as there is a desire of the preservation ▪ of life, so there is a desire of propagation,
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and transfusion of it to others, as much as may be.
and transfusion of it to Others, as much as may be.
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So you see those things that have but a metaphoricall life (as we may say) that are said to live by way of allusion,
So you see those things that have but a metaphorical life (as we may say) that Are said to live by Way of allusion,
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and metaphor, as the fire in the coale, when it is said to liue in the coale, it is for this reason,
and metaphor, as the fire in the coal, when it is said to live in the coal, it is for this reason,
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because it is apt to kindle another.
Because it is apt to kindle Another.
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It is so in a Christian, wheresoever there is spirituall life, there is a desire to communicate it with as many as it can.
It is so in a Christian, wheresoever there is spiritual life, there is a desire to communicate it with as many as it can.
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And this you see in all the servants of God, Philip calls Nathaniel, Ioh. 1. 44. when he had gained the knowledge of Christ.
And this you see in all the Servants of God, Philip calls Nathaniel, John 1. 44. when he had gained the knowledge of christ.
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And the woman of Samaria goes to call in the Citie when shee had gained the knowledge of Christ.
And the woman of Samaria Goes to call in the city when she had gained the knowledge of christ.
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When a man himselfe is united with the principle of life, when he lives in Christ, he desires that others may live in Christ too;
When a man himself is united with the principle of life, when he lives in christ, he Desires that Others may live in christ too;
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and this desire, and indeavour to gaine many to Christ, it appeares in their place, and relation.
and this desire, and endeavour to gain many to christ, it appears in their place, and Relation.
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A Christian master that lives a spirituall life, will labour that his servants under him may live the life of grace with him too.
A Christian master that lives a spiritual life, will labour that his Servants under him may live the life of grace with him too.
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A Christian Father will labour that his children may live to God, as well as himselfe:
A Christian Father will labour that his children may live to God, as well as himself:
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a Husband will labour to draw his Wife to Christ as himselfe is drawne;
a Husband will labour to draw his Wife to christ as himself is drawn;
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and every one, father and friend, and acquaintance, as much as in them lies, by any advantage and opportunitie that is put into their hands, they will draw others to Christ because there is life in them.
and every one, father and friend, and acquaintance, as much as in them lies, by any advantage and opportunity that is put into their hands, they will draw Others to christ Because there is life in them.
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And this is not done out of faction, out of a desire to make their partie strong,
And this is not done out of faction, out of a desire to make their party strong,
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as many in the world desire to strengthen their partie:
as many in the world desire to strengthen their party:
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but as in living things there is a naturall desire to convey that life to others.
but as in living things there is a natural desire to convey that life to Others.
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Parents beget not children out of faction to increase the partie, but out of a naturall affection to convey the naturall life they have to others:
Parents beget not children out of faction to increase the party, but out of a natural affection to convey the natural life they have to Others:
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so Christians, that they doe is out of spirituall affection, out of simple love to the salvation of others:
so Christians, that they do is out of spiritual affection, out of simple love to the salvation of Others:
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out of a naturalnesse in their disposition, to indevour that all may belike them.
out of a naturalness in their disposition, to endeavour that all may belike them.
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As the Apostle Saint Paul wisheth, that all that heard him were like him except those bonds. So much for that:
As the Apostle Saint Paul wishes, that all that herd him were like him except those bonds. So much for that:
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you see how fitly the Apostle useth these termes of life, and death to expresse the change of one that is in Christ,
you see how fitly the Apostle uses these terms of life, and death to express the change of one that is in christ,
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when he turnes from sin to God.
when he turns from since to God.
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Now we come to see the order wherein the Apostle expresseth them, make account of this, conclude of this, that you were dead, but are alive.
Now we come to see the order wherein the Apostle Expresses them, make account of this, conclude of this, that you were dead, but Are alive.
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First, you were dead to sinne, and then alive to God. These certainly are knit together, but they are done in order:
First, you were dead to sin, and then alive to God. These Certainly Are knit together, but they Are done in order:
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so wee joyne both those points in one, and that is thus much, that
so we join both those points in one, and that is thus much, that
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All that are in Christ, hee workes in them by his spirit in this order, they first die to sinne, and after live to God.
All that Are in christ, he works in them by his Spirit in this order, they First die to sin, and After live to God.
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These two are inseparable, but yet they are joyned in order, that first men die to sinne, and secondly live to God.
These two Are inseparable, but yet they Are joined in order, that First men die to sin, and secondly live to God.
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The Scripture expresseth this in fit similitudes.
The Scripture Expresses this in fit Similitudes.
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Ephes. 4. 22. 24. saith the Apostle there, Seeing you have put off the old man, that is corrupt through deceivable lusts, Ephesians 4. 22. 24. Says the Apostle there, Seeing you have put off the old man, that is corrupt through deceivable Lustiest,
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and put on the new man, that after God is created in righteousnesse, and true holinesse: and put on the new man, that After God is created in righteousness, and true holiness:
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Here is the order, there is not only an effectuall change, but this is wrought in a method,
Here is the order, there is not only an effectual change, but this is wrought in a method,
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first putting off and then putting on.
First putting off and then putting on.
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Hee seemes to allude to apparell there, that as a man that is cloathed with ragges, hee puts not on ornaments,
He seems to allude to apparel there, that as a man that is clothed with rags, he puts not on Ornament,
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and robes, till he have put off his ragges, as it is Zach. 3. when Iehoshua came before the Angell of the Lord with filthie garments, with vile rayment, saith the Lord, take away those ragges,
and robes, till he have put off his rags, as it is Zach 3. when Joshua Come before the Angel of the Lord with filthy garments, with vile raiment, Says the Lord, take away those rags,
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and put upon him change of rayment.
and put upon him change of raiment.
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Just thus God deales in the conversion of a man, in the change of a man that is in Christ, he takes away his filthy ragges first, his love to sinne, he is no more cloathed with them as he was wont;
Just thus God deals in the conversion of a man, in the change of a man that is in christ, he Takes away his filthy rags First, his love to sin, he is no more clothed with them as he was wont;
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he accounts them not ornaments as they were wont to doe, but filthy clouts, to which he saith, Get yee hence; he detests them,
he accounts them not Ornament as they were wont to do, but filthy clouts, to which he Says, Get ye hence; he detests them,
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and then hee is clothed with rayment, then he expresseth the fruit of holinesse and righteousnesse.
and then he is clothed with raiment, then he Expresses the fruit of holiness and righteousness.
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Another expression there is, Ephes. 5. 8. Yee were darknesse, but now yee are light in the Lord, walke as children of light.
another expression there is, Ephesians 5. 8. Ye were darkness, but now ye Are Light in the Lord, walk as children of Light.
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There is not only a change of apparell; that is, from ragges to robes, but of your state and condition:
There is not only a change of apparel; that is, from rags to robes, but of your state and condition:
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you were in darknesse, now yee are light. Marke the order, from darknesse to light.
you were in darkness, now ye Are Light. Mark the order, from darkness to Light.
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That looke as it was in the Creation, first darknesse covered the face of the deepe, Gen. 1. all was without forme,
That look as it was in the Creation, First darkness covered the face of the deep, Gen. 1. all was without Form,
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and voyd, and then God said, Let there bee light: so now, first there is a removing of the darknesse the soule was held in,
and void, and then God said, Let there be Light: so now, First there is a removing of the darkness the soul was held in,
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and now yee are light in the Lord: so they come to walke as children of light.
and now ye Are Light in the Lord: so they come to walk as children of Light.
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Well, this is is the expression of it in Scripture: let us see the ground of it in reason.
Well, this is is the expression of it in Scripture: let us see the ground of it in reason.
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It must bee so that in this order God proceedes in this effectuall change: first to turne men from sinne, and then to GOD;
It must be so that in this order God proceeds in this effectual change: First to turn men from sin, and then to GOD;
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first to die to • … inne, and then to live to God. The first reason shall bee taken from our union with Christ;
First to die to • … inn, and then to live to God. The First reason shall be taken from our Union with christ;
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We are planted into Christ, sayth the Apostle, Rom. 6. 4. 5. 6. By being planted with Christ, there growes a similitude betweene Christ and us. We Are planted into christ, say the Apostle, Rom. 6. 4. 5. 6. By being planted with christ, there grows a similitude between christ and us.
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Wee are baptized, and buried by baptisme, sayth the Apostle into his death; and wee are raised and quickned, sayth hee, by the resurrection of Christ: we Are baptised, and buried by Baptism, say the Apostle into his death; and we Are raised and quickened, say he, by the resurrection of christ:
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that like as it was with Christ, • … o it is with us;
that like as it was with christ, • … oh it is with us;
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Hee was dead, and raysed, so wee are first dead to sinne, and then alive to God.
He was dead, and raised, so we Are First dead to sin, and then alive to God.
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Secondly, it must be so from the nature of contraries, for these two things are contrarie one to another:
Secondly, it must be so from the nature of contraries, for these two things Are contrary one to Another:
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there is an immediate opposition betweene them;
there is an immediate opposition between them;
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so as there must bee a removing of the one, if there bee a possession of the other;
so as there must be a removing of the one, if there be a possession of the other;
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and there must bee first a removing of the one, before the other can be in the soule.
and there must be First a removing of the one, before the other can be in the soul.
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As you see in sicknesse, and in health;
As you see in sickness, and in health;
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there must first bee a removing of sicknesse, before the bodie bee in a right state of health.
there must First be a removing of sickness, before the body be in a right state of health.
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And as in life, and death this is the order; they are brought first from death to life, and then one necessarily followes the other:
And as in life, and death this is the order; they Are brought First from death to life, and then one necessarily follows the other:
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as life necessarily followes upon the removall of death, and health, upon the removall of sicknesse. Thirdly, it must bee so;
as life necessarily follows upon the removal of death, and health, upon the removal of sickness. Thirdly, it must be so;
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or else if both these were not, and in this order wrought:
or Else if both these were not, and in this order wrought:
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what difficultie were there in the life of a Christian? what singular thing were there in a Christian, above any man in the world? Every man in the World doth outward actions;
what difficulty were there in the life of a Christian? what singular thing were there in a Christian, above any man in the world? Every man in the World does outward actions;
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if there were not such a change as from death to life, there were no difference at all, where were the difficultie? The Scripture sayth, The way is narrow and straight that leades to life,
if there were not such a change as from death to life, there were no difference At all, where were the difficulty? The Scripture say, The Way is narrow and straight that leads to life,
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and few there bee that finde it: and few there be that find it:
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what narrownesse or straightnesse were there in the way to life? if there were no more but thus, that a man might settle upon some actions of Religion,
what narrowness or straightness were there in the Way to life? if there were no more but thus, that a man might settle upon Some actions of Religion,
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and so bee effectually changed? If this were all, what great matter were there in Religion? what need Agrippa stand out in the mid-way? what need hee be but halfe perswaded to bee a Christian? hee might easily be perswaded to be a Christian,
and so be effectually changed? If this were all, what great matter were there in Religion? what need Agrippa stand out in the midway? what need he be but half persuaded to be a Christian? he might Easily be persuaded to be a Christian,
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if he might hold his Heathenisme, and be a Christian too.
if he might hold his Heathenism, and be a Christian too.
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What need Faelix tremble, to heare Paul dispute of righteousnesse and judgement to come, if hee might be unrighteous,
What need Felix tremble, to hear Paul dispute of righteousness and judgement to come, if he might be unrighteous,
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and a Christian too? What need the young man be sorrie, when Christ bade him sell all and follow him;
and a Christian too? What need the young man be sorry, when christ bade him fell all and follow him;
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if he might hold all hee had, and be worldly affected, and be a Christian too? what need any of the labours of a Christian? to what use were a power of godlines, spoken of in Scripture? What powerfull matter were there in Religion,
if he might hold all he had, and be worldly affected, and be a Christian too? what need any of the labours of a Christian? to what use were a power of godliness, spoken of in Scripture? What powerful matter were there in Religion,
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if a man might hold his sinnes, and yet bee a Christian, and a beleever,
if a man might hold his Sins, and yet be a Christian, and a believer,
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and be in Christ too? a drunkard, and yet bee saved? a prophaner of the Sabbath,
and be in christ too? a drunkard, and yet be saved? a Profaner of the Sabbath,
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and yet bee in Christ? what great matter were there? it were nothing to bee a Christian;
and yet be in christ? what great matter were there? it were nothing to be a Christian;
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nay who would not bee one? What need Saint Paul expose himselfe to such watchings,
nay who would not be one? What need Saint Paul expose himself to such watchings,
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and fastings, and sufferings, if hee might have gone on in the way of the World,
and Fastings, and sufferings, if he might have gone on in the Way of the World,
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and yet bee in Christ too? No beleved, it is another-gates matter to bee a Christian,
and yet be in christ too? No believed, it is another-gates matter to be a Christian,
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then for a man to hold his old customes, and waies, and courses, and yet hope to bee saved too.
then for a man to hold his old customs, and ways, and courses, and yet hope to be saved too.
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Let no man deceive himselfe • … th this, the matter of Christianitie, it is a laborious worke, Religion is a very serious thing.
Let no man deceive himself • … th this, the matter of Christianity, it is a laborious work, Religion is a very serious thing.
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A man that indeed will bee Religious, hee must follow Christs rule; first deny himselfe, and take up his Crosse and follow him:
A man that indeed will be Religious, he must follow Christ Rule; First deny himself, and take up his Cross and follow him:
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what need a man deny himselfe, if hee might hold his sinnes, and yet follow Christ? Well know this, the ground is cleare, there must bee a turning from sin,
what need a man deny himself, if he might hold his Sins, and yet follow christ? Well know this, the ground is clear, there must be a turning from since,
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as well as a turning to God, if a man have union with Christ. Now to conclude, with a word of application;
as well as a turning to God, if a man have Union with christ. Now to conclude, with a word of application;
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take this as a quickning argument, that you are in Christ, and therefore you must bee conformable to Christ.
take this as a quickening argument, that you Are in christ, and Therefore you must be conformable to christ.
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First, if it bee so, It serves to convince us this day in the presence of God, the multitude of us now before the Lord to heare the Word,
First, if it be so, It serves to convince us this day in the presence of God, the multitude of us now before the Lord to hear the Word,
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and professe our union with Christ, and yet there is no such matter.
and profess our Union with christ, and yet there is no such matter.
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If wee were united with Christ, there would bee living to God, by vertue of that union with Christ.
If we were united with christ, there would be living to God, by virtue of that Union with christ.
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It is living to God in the course of our life, that gives us comfort of our union with Christ.
It is living to God in the course of our life, that gives us Comfort of our Union with christ.
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Deceive not your selves, wee may say of many, as the Lord sayth of Sardis, Thou hast a name to live, but art dead.
Deceive not your selves, we may say of many, as the Lord say of Sardis, Thou hast a name to live, but art dead.
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There are abundance that have a name to live, but are dead:
There Are abundance that have a name to live, but Are dead:
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A man would wonder at it, that wee should say to a Congregation of so many people;
A man would wonder At it, that we should say to a Congregation of so many people;
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that there were few alive among them all:
that there were few alive among them all:
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that the most whose eyes are now upon the Minister, and whose eares are open to the Word;
that the most whose eyes Are now upon the Minister, and whose ears Are open to the Word;
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yet they are but dead, they are not alive, though they walke, and though they speake and doe the actions of a naturall life;
yet they Are but dead, they Are not alive, though they walk, and though they speak and do the actions of a natural life;
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they live naturally, but are dead spiritually, they have a name to live, but are dead.
they live naturally, but Are dead spiritually, they have a name to live, but Are dead.
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The Lord tells Ieremie, Ierem. 5. That there was such want of good men in Ierusalem, that hee might goe up and downe the Streets of Ierusalem, and not finde a man.
The Lord tells Ieremie, Jeremiah 5. That there was such want of good men in Ierusalem, that he might go up and down the Streets of Ierusalem, and not find a man.
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A man would wonder that the Lord should use such an expression;
A man would wonder that the Lord should use such an expression;
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Hee might have said, hee should not finde a good man, a just man, a godly man;
He might have said, he should not find a good man, a just man, a godly man;
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but not finde a man sayth hee, as if hee were not worthie the name of a man in the Streets of Ierusalem, that was not appliable and conformable to Gods will.
but not find a man say he, as if he were not worthy the name of a man in the Streets of Ierusalem, that was not appliable and conformable to God's will.
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That a man should goe in the Streets of London, and not finde a man;
That a man should go in the Streets of London, and not find a man;
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that hee should goe into Moore-fields on the Sabbath day, and see a multitude of dead Ghosts walking there;
that he should go into Moore-fields on the Sabbath day, and see a multitude of dead Ghosts walking there;
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that hee should goe in the Streets, and see a multitude of dead persons sitting at their doores:
that he should go in the Streets, and see a multitude of dead Persons sitting At their doors:
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that hee should goe up and down to the houses of men, and see a multitude of dead creatures talke of worldly things on the Lords day:
that he should go up and down to the houses of men, and see a multitude of dead creatures talk of worldly things on the lords day:
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a man would wonder hee should finde so many dead men, eating, and drinking, and talking,
a man would wonder he should find so many dead men, eating, and drinking, and talking,
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and walking, and yet dead still.
and walking, and yet dead still.
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The Text makes it cleare here, If wee bee not dead unto sinne, wee are not alive to God;
The Text makes it clear Here, If we be not dead unto sin, we Are not alive to God;
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there is no being alive to God, except a man be first dead to sin.
there is no being alive to God, except a man be First dead to since.
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Shall wee come to the tryall? Beloved, there wee shall finde among the many of you that heare the Word, many are dead in sinne.
Shall we come to the trial? beloved, there we shall find among the many of you that hear the Word, many Are dead in sin.
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What meanes the prophanation of the Sabbath? what meanes the great neglect of Familie-duties? Come to your houses, there bee not the prayers of living men there;
What means the profanation of the Sabbath? what means the great neglect of Family duties? Come to your houses, there be not the Prayers of living men there;
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there bee not the meditations, and conferences of men that are spiritually alive in your Families;
there be not the meditations, and conferences of men that Are spiritually alive in your Families;
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and shall wee thinke you are alive? Come to men in their shops, and dealings,
and shall we think you Are alive? Come to men in their shops, and dealings,
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and see them dead in their worldlinesse, and covetousnesse;
and see them dead in their worldliness, and covetousness;
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and shall we say they are alive to God? Alas beloved, goe to the particulars of mens lives, you shall heare them speak the words of dead men, spiritually dead;
and shall we say they Are alive to God? Alas Beloved, go to the particulars of men's lives, you shall hear them speak the words of dead men, spiritually dead;
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in swearing, and cursing, and reviling, and blaspheming, and bitternesse;
in swearing, and cursing, and reviling, and blaspheming, and bitterness;
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and yet shall wee say that they are alive? Looke upon all the actions of men, it were an endlesse worke;
and yet shall we say that they Are alive? Look upon all the actions of men, it were an endless work;
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where wee finde dead workes, wee conclude there is a dead man:
where we find dead works, we conclude there is a dead man:
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when men doe the things that are the actions of a man spiritually dead, we conclude they are spiritually dead;
when men do the things that Are the actions of a man spiritually dead, we conclude they Are spiritually dead;
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the Holy Ghost sayth so, for they are dead in trespasses and sinnes; therefore now let us come a little closer.
the Holy Ghost say so, for they Are dead in Trespasses and Sins; Therefore now let us come a little closer.
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There are abundance that perswade themselves that they are alive; therefore a little try your life, by your death to sinne.
There Are abundance that persuade themselves that they Are alive; Therefore a little try your life, by your death to sin.
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What are your opinions, and judgements, concerning your owne wayes? those things that the Word of God condemnes for evill:
What Are your opinions, and Judgments, Concerning your own ways? those things that the Word of God condemns for evil:
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those things that out of the Word are preached to you day lie by way of reproofe of sinne;
those things that out of the Word Are preached to you day lie by Way of reproof of sin;
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that are spoken to you by Christian friends, by way of admonition to bring you out of your sinnes,
that Are spoken to you by Christian Friends, by Way of admonition to bring you out of your Sins,
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how doe you take them, and digest them? are they pleasing to you, because they tend to the killing of sinne? or are they distastefull,
how do you take them, and digest them? Are they pleasing to you, Because they tend to the killing of sin? or Are they distasteful,
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because they give you not rest in your sinnes? What;
Because they give you not rest in your Sins? What;
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doe you judge sinne worthy to live, and your selves not dead the while? It is a note of a man that is alive in sin, that hates reproofe;
do you judge sin worthy to live, and your selves not dead the while? It is a note of a man that is alive in since, that hates reproof;
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that hates him that reproveth in the gate: hee that hates him that reproves his ill workes, hee is not dead to sinne,
that hates him that Reproveth in the gate: he that hates him that reproves his ill works, he is not dead to sin,
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for hee doth not judge his sinne worthy to die.
for he does not judge his sin worthy to die.
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Againe, come to your affections, what is it you delight in? When a man lookes upon a thing that is dead, if it be indeed dead;
Again, come to your affections, what is it you delight in? When a man looks upon a thing that is dead, if it be indeed dead;
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the sight of it is terrible, and gastly, and troublesome to him.
the sighed of it is terrible, and ghastly, and troublesome to him.
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When Sara was dead, though Abraham loved her deare in her life, remove my dead out of my sight? If sinne in thee bee as a dead thing,
When Sarah was dead, though Abraham loved her deer in her life, remove my dead out of my sighed? If sin in thee be as a dead thing,
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how doest thou looke upon it? dost thou looke upon it as a thing that thou art afraid of? as a thing that thou art the worse when thou seest it.
how dost thou look upon it? dost thou look upon it as a thing that thou art afraid of? as a thing that thou art the Worse when thou See it.
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When the objects and occasions of sinne are presented to you, how stand you affected then? all that are dead in sin, take thought to fulfill the lusts of the flesh,
When the objects and occasions of sin Are presented to you, how stand you affected then? all that Are dead in since, take Thought to fulfil the Lustiest of the Flesh,
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as the Apostle sayth, they delight in it, sinne is sweet to them as Iob sayth:
as the Apostle say, they delight in it, sin is sweet to them as Job say:
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but if on the otherside you looke on it with indignation, loathing, and detesting, and abhorring sinne, and your selves for sinne;
but if on the otherside you look on it with Indignation, loathing, and detesting, and abhorring sin, and your selves for sin;
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then it is a comfortable signe of your death to sinne. Againe, when you doe looke on it, doe you looke upon it as a ruler,
then it is a comfortable Signen of your death to sin. Again, when you do look on it, do you look upon it as a ruler,
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or as an enemie? for there is a great deale of difference. A theife may come into the house, as well as the Master of the house;
or as an enemy? for there is a great deal of difference. A thief may come into the house, as well as the Master of the house;
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but they come not with the like authoritie, nor with the like acceptance:
but they come not with the like Authority, nor with the like acceptance:
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the theife comes, but you know all the house sets against him, and never rest till they cast him out;
the thief comes, but you know all the house sets against him, and never rest till they cast him out;
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and if they want strength, they cry for helpe:
and if they want strength, they cry for help:
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but the Master of the house comes in, and then all the servants are in their places to doe him service, all take care to please him, and give him content.
but the Master of the house comes in, and then all the Servants Are in their places to do him service, all take care to please him, and give him content.
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How entertaine you the motions of sinne? looke upon your former wayes, upon your former customes, and vanities;
How entertain you the motions of sin? look upon your former ways, upon your former customs, and vanities;
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looke upon your wonted course of ill, and consider now whether there bee an endeavour to satisfie the sinfull inclination of your hearts? or is there a striving,
look upon your wonted course of ill, and Consider now whither there be an endeavour to satisfy the sinful inclination of your hearts? or is there a striving,
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and using all meanes to be rid of it? Do you make this your question to the Ministers you converse with, to the Christian friends with whom you consult in this case,
and using all means to be rid of it? Do you make this your question to the Ministers you converse with, to the Christian Friends with whom you consult in this case,
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how to be rid of such a corruption, how to get such a sinne purged out? Is this the matter of your prayer to God? doe you crie to Heaven for helpe, to get out this theife that is stollen into your hearts, this traytour that conspires against the glorie of God, this rebell, that maintaines a fight against the kingdome of Christ, doe you so looke on it? It is a signe you are dead to sinne,
how to be rid of such a corruption, how to get such a sin purged out? Is this the matter of your prayer to God? do you cry to Heaven for help, to get out this thief that is stolen into your hearts, this traitor that conspires against the glory of God, this rebel, that maintains a fight against the Kingdom of christ, do you so look on it? It is a Signen you Are dead to sin,
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or else sinne is alive in you, and you are dead in sinne. Thirdly, and lastly, consider your actions, consider your conversation;
or Else sin is alive in you, and you Are dead in sin. Thirdly, and lastly, Consider your actions, Consider your Conversation;
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Sayth the Apostle, Hee bore our sinnes in his bodie on the Tree, 1 Pet. 2. 24. that wee might be dead to sinne, and live to righteousnesse:
Saith the Apostle, He boar our Sins in his body on the Tree, 1 Pet. 2. 24. that we might be dead to sin, and live to righteousness:
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doth sinne get strength, or is it weakened? For know that this is not the mortification of sinne, that a man be never troubled with it more, that hee never heare more of it, that hee be never more troubled with the motions of sinne, no? As a man that hath a deadly wound given him, it may bee hee more fiercely sets on him that gave him the deadly blow, then ever before;
does sin get strength, or is it weakened? For know that this is not the mortification of sin, that a man be never troubled with it more, that he never hear more of it, that he be never more troubled with the motions of sin, no? As a man that hath a deadly wound given him, it may be he more fiercely sets on him that gave him the deadly blow, then ever before;
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yet he falls dead at his feet after, so it is with the motions of sinne:
yet he falls dead At his feet After, so it is with the motions of sin:
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thinke not when sin is dead, by vertue of our union with Christ, that we shall not bee tempted any more to sinne, that you shall not have sinne any more in you:
think not when since is dead, by virtue of our Union with christ, that we shall not be tempted any more to sin, that you shall not have sin any more in you:
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no, it will bee in you, and molest you;
no, it will be in you, and molest you;
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But what fruit doe you bring forth? What actions doe you? what strength hath sinne? all the strife it hath, is but to disquiet,
But what fruit do you bring forth? What actions do you? what strength hath sin? all the strife it hath, is but to disquiet,
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and disturbe you, not to rule and command you as it was wont to doe.
and disturb you, not to Rule and command you as it was wont to do.
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It is a signe that sinne is dead naturally, by way of incoation, it will die in the end, you shall heare no more of it at the last:
It is a Signen that sin is dead naturally, by Way of incoation, it will die in the end, you shall hear no more of it At the last:
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and though it a great while disturbe you, and disquiet you;
and though it a great while disturb you, and disquiet you;
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yet this is your comfort you are disturbed, and you maintaine Gods quarrell against your corruptions, and fight against it;
yet this is your Comfort you Are disturbed, and you maintain God's quarrel against your corruptions, and fight against it;
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it is a signe it hath a deadly blow. Therefore let every one consider his estate, let no man denie himselfe his owne portion:
it is a Signen it hath a deadly blow. Therefore let every one Consider his estate, let no man deny himself his own portion:
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let him that is dead in sinne, know that hee is dead, and the wretchednesse of that condition, eternall death begins in that death.
let him that is dead in sin, know that he is dead, and the wretchedness of that condition, Eternal death begins in that death.
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And let him that is dead to sinne, know that hee is alive to God, and is among those that live in Christ, and shall be saved.
And let him that is dead to sin, know that he is alive to God, and is among those that live in christ, and shall be saved.
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A word of exhortation, and so I conclude.
A word of exhortation, and so I conclude.
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Doth this testifie our life in Christ, that wee are dead to sinne? Then as you hope for any comfort,
Does this testify our life in christ, that we Are dead to sin? Then as you hope for any Comfort,
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or privilege, or advantage by Christ;
or privilege, or advantage by christ;
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labour to make this good to your soules, and labour to secure this evidence more and more, that you are dead to sinne.
labour to make this good to your Souls, and labour to secure this evidence more and more, that you Are dead to sin.
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There are none that heares mee this day, but they professe they hope to bee saved by Christ,
There Are none that hears me this day, but they profess they hope to be saved by christ,
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and they looke for no other name under Heaven to bee saved by, but the name of Jesus.
and they look for no other name under Heaven to be saved by, but the name of jesus.
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It is certain, but who will Christ save? they are such as whom hee sanctifies;
It is certain, but who will christ save? they Are such as whom he Sanctifies;
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and will hee sanctifie such as by union with him are dead to sinne, and alive to God? Then I beseech you make this good to your selves, strive more, and more to kill sinne;
and will he sanctify such as by Union with him Are dead to sin, and alive to God? Then I beseech you make this good to your selves, strive more, and more to kill sin;
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Why did Christ beare your sinnes in his bodie upon the Tree? but for this very end;
Why did christ bear your Sins in his body upon the Tree? but for this very end;
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that as hee dyed for sinne, you might dye to sinne.
that as he died for sin, you might die to sin.
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Now that wee may perswade you, know that it is upon speciall ground, you lose nothing, but get much by it;
Now that we may persuade you, know that it is upon special ground, you loose nothing, but get much by it;
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the more you dye to sin, the lesse you lose by it.
the more you die to sin, the less you loose by it.
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First, you shall not lose any thing that is comfortable, and good, you shall not lose life by it;
First, you shall not loose any thing that is comfortable, and good, you shall not loose life by it;
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nay indeed the more you sinne, the more you die;
nay indeed the more you sin, the more you die;
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every sinne is deadly, and mortall, every sin tends to your destruction, to the taking away of life, this is certaine.
every sin is deadly, and Mortal, every since tends to your destruction, to the taking away of life, this is certain.
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Therefore looke as a man when hee is in a mortall dangerous disease, that every man concludes,
Therefore look as a man when he is in a Mortal dangerous disease, that every man concludes,
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if the disease prevaile hee will dye; nay, it hath so farre prevailed, that it will bee the death of him:
if the disease prevail he will die; nay, it hath so Far prevailed, that it will be the death of him:
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you need no more to perswade him to spend all his estate upon Physitians to cure that disease.
you need no more to persuade him to spend all his estate upon Physicians to cure that disease.
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Now the sinnes that you cannot endure should bee reproved, that you cannot abide to reforme;
Now the Sins that you cannot endure should be reproved, that you cannot abide to reform;
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they will be death in the end, your eternall death, therfore labour especially against them:
they will be death in the end, your Eternal death, Therefore labour especially against them:
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When wee diswade you from sinne, and perswade you to purge out sinne, wee perswade you to your cure, to bee free from your disease, to be free from that that will end in death.
When we dissuade you from sin, and persuade you to purge out sin, we persuade you to your cure, to be free from your disease, to be free from that that will end in death.
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You shall not lose any rest and peace by it: the more you mortifie sinne, the more rest and peace you shall have;
You shall not loose any rest and peace by it: the more you mortify sin, the more rest and peace you shall have;
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nay, the more sinne rules, the lesse rest and peace, There is no peace to the wicked:
nay, the more sin rules, the less rest and peace, There is no peace to the wicked:
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but they are as the troubled waves of the Sea, that alway foame, and cast up myre and dirt,
but they Are as the troubled waves of the Sea, that always foam, and cast up mire and dirt,
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as the Prophet speakes, such is the restlesse agitation of a man that goes on in sinne, he is ever restlesse, and unquiet.
as the Prophet speaks, such is the restless agitation of a man that Goes on in sin, he is ever restless, and unquiet.
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Would you have peace, and quiet? get out sinne that hinders all peace and quiet.
Would you have peace, and quiet? get out sin that hinders all peace and quiet.
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Againe, you shall not lose outward good things, not credite, and name, and esteeme.
Again, you shall not loose outward good things, not credit, and name, and esteem.
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Nay, what dishonours you, and exposeth you to reproach, and shame, and obliquie, is it not sinne? For, what is it that men are evill spoken of, is it not for this,
Nay, what dishonours you, and exposeth you to reproach, and shame, and obliquie, is it not sin? For, what is it that men Are evil spoken of, is it not for this,
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and that particular evill? Doe you love your name? avoide sinne, sinne will end in shame, it is the issue, the fruit of it.
and that particular evil? Do you love your name? avoid sin, sin will end in shame, it is the issue, the fruit of it.
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God will give you honour with his servants, nay, even in the hearts of the wicked.
God will give you honour with his Servants, nay, even in the hearts of the wicked.
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You know the more men strive to mortifie their sinnes, the more the world reprocheth them ordinarily:
You know the more men strive to mortify their Sins, the more the world Reproacheth them ordinarily:
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but wee must not judge what men doe in their jollitie, and in their passion;
but we must not judge what men do in their jollity, and in their passion;
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but what themselves doe, when they are upon the wracke of a troubled conscience, upon their death-bed, oh then if they might die the death of the righteous, oh then they would they had lived the life of the righteous,
but what themselves do, when they Are upon the wrack of a troubled conscience, upon their deathbed, o then if they might die the death of the righteous, o then they would they had lived the life of the righteous,
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or any thing then, if they had beene like such a one whom they scorned. This gained esteme of Iohn in Herods heart.
or any thing then, if they had been like such a one whom they scorned. This gained esteem of John in Herods heart.
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Againe, you shall not lose your wealth, your estate:
Again, you shall not loose your wealth, your estate:
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all losses of estate that are judgements, and punishments, they are but the fruits of sinne, you shall keepe your estate,
all losses of estate that Are Judgments, and punishments, they Are but the fruits of sin, you shall keep your estate,
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and keepe it with comfort, as farre as it is good for you, your sinnes provoke God, even to curse your blessings.
and keep it with Comfort, as Far as it is good for you, your Sins provoke God, even to curse your blessings.
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You shall not lose your pleasure if you part with sinne; nay, you shall gaine pleasures.
You shall not loose your pleasure if you part with sin; nay, you shall gain pleasures.
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All sorrow, and griefe of heart, and disquiet of spirit, that ariseth from terrour of conscience, are they not hence,
All sorrow, and grief of heart, and disquiet of Spirit, that arises from terror of conscience, Are they not hence,
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because of sinne? Would you have joy, and pleasure unspeakable, and glorious? part from sinne, that is the cause of sorrow.
Because of sin? Would you have joy, and pleasure unspeakable, and glorious? part from sin, that is the cause of sorrow.
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When wee bid you part with sinne, we speake to you to part with a needlesse thing, it is a superfluitie,
When we bid you part with sin, we speak to you to part with a needless thing, it is a superfluity,
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as well as hurtfull, superfluitie of malice, what need one sinne in the world? cannot you live,
as well as hurtful, superfluity of malice, what need one sin in the world? cannot you live,
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and be happy without it? cannot you live comfortably, and die blessedly without sinne? Nay, is it not that that hinders your blessednesse and happinesse? The Angels in heaven they are blessed, because they are without sinne:
and be happy without it? cannot you live comfortably, and die blessedly without sin? Nay, is it not that that hinders your blessedness and happiness? The Angels in heaven they Are blessed, Because they Are without sin:
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but those of them that sinned, they are reserved in chaines of darknesse, to the judgement of the great day.
but those of them that sinned, they Are reserved in chains of darkness, to the judgement of the great day.
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Adam in Paradise, in the state of innocencie; he was blessed, he was without sinne: but as soone as he sinned, hee was cast out of Paradise;Adam in Paradise, in the state of innocence; he was blessed, he was without sin: but as soon as he sinned, he was cast out of Paradise;
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and a Cherubin set with a flaming sword, to keepe the way of the Tree of life, that man should not come at it.
and a Cherubin Set with a flaming sword, to keep the Way of the Tree of life, that man should not come At it.
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You your selves, the best comfort, the best peace, the best evidences you have, are those that doe arise from your hatred of sinne.
You your selves, the best Comfort, the best peace, the best evidences you have, Are those that do arise from your hatred of sin.
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Therefore doe but consider how needlesse a thing it is.
Therefore do but Consider how needless a thing it is.
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Can you got any thing by it? can you live a day longer, or an houre more happy? can you be a whit better by it? If you could enjoy any present good by sinne, there were somewhat to bee pleaded:
Can you god any thing by it? can you live a day longer, or an hour more happy? can you be a whit better by it? If you could enjoy any present good by sin, there were somewhat to be pleaded:
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but what is it? you get a little wealth by unrighteousnesse, is it gaine? Iob saith, their belly shall be filled with gravell.
but what is it? you get a little wealth by unrighteousness, is it gain? Job Says, their belly shall be filled with gravel.
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If a man fill his belly with gravell, what hath hee gotten by it? you will get that that you must cast up againe:
If a man fill his belly with gravel, what hath he got by it? you will get that that you must cast up again:
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you get that that one day you will wish you had never knowne:
you get that that one day you will wish you had never known:
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as Israell when they turned to God, they should say of their garments of silver and gold, that they had made for their Idols, Get you hence. So every worldly man that raiseth his estate by unrighteous meanes, the time will come that hee shall wish all the money that he hath gotten were in the bottome of the Sea, that he had never knowne what a penney,
as Israel when they turned to God, they should say of their garments of silver and gold, that they had made for their Idols, Get you hence. So every worldly man that Raiseth his estate by unrighteous means, the time will come that he shall wish all the money that he hath got were in the bottom of the Sea, that he had never known what a penny,
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or a house, or apparell had meant, that he hath gotten, or made, or appropriate to himselfe by any unrighteousnesse whatsoever.
or a house, or apparel had meant, that he hath got, or made, or Appropriate to himself by any unrighteousness whatsoever.
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What use is there of it? And will you lose your soules for that that is nothing? and will you lose heaven for that that is needlesse? and eternall happinesse for that that will not doe you a moment of time, not a little present good, not a little present ease, not a little present comfort?
What use is there of it? And will you loose your Souls for that that is nothing? and will you loose heaven for that that is needless? and Eternal happiness for that that will not do you a moment of time, not a little present good, not a little present ease, not a little present Comfort?
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But lastly, the great benefit that redounds by it, that is spoken of in the Text, it is that you shall live,
But lastly, the great benefit that redounds by it, that is spoken of in the Text, it is that you shall live,
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and live to God. The more you die to finne, the more you shall live to God through Jesus Christ.
and live to God. The more you die to fin, the more you shall live to God through jesus christ.
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Now wee come upon a strong motive to perswade you to set more heartily against those evils that are daily reproved, the more you die to them, the more you shall live to God.
Now we come upon a strong motive to persuade you to Set more heartily against those evils that Are daily reproved, the more you die to them, the more you shall live to God.
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Suppose the worke of repentance be a hard taske, suppose it should be somewhat painfull; suppose it bee something that vexe and disquiet the naturall spirit of man:
Suppose the work of Repentance be a hard task, suppose it should be somewhat painful; suppose it be something that vex and disquiet the natural Spirit of man:
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as there is paine in repentance, and mortification of sinne, yet neverthelesse if you may get eternall life by it, is it not worth the while? Consider what you doe for naturall life, suppose a member of the body bee gangrened, that it is in danger to bee spread over the whole body,
as there is pain in Repentance, and mortification of sin, yet nevertheless if you may get Eternal life by it, is it not worth the while? Consider what you do for natural life, suppose a member of the body be gangrened, that it is in danger to be spread over the Whole body,
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and the taking away of naturall life, the losse of a hand, and the losse of any member,
and the taking away of natural life, the loss of a hand, and the loss of any member,
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though it bee never so usefull, rather then the body shall be in danger, and a man deprived of life, you will lose a usefull member:
though it be never so useful, rather then the body shall be in danger, and a man deprived of life, you will loose a useful member:
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and when you have done, you doe it but in hope to preserve life:
and when you have done, you do it but in hope to preserve life:
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for you are not sure when you have cut off that member to live a day after:
for you Are not sure when you have Cut off that member to live a day After:
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but yet because it is possible, because it is the way to naturall life:
but yet Because it is possible, Because it is the Way to natural life:
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and yet if you have that life granted, suppose for terme of yeares, as Hezekiah had for fifteene yeares,
and yet if you have that life granted, suppose for term of Years, as Hezekiah had for fifteene Years,
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and therefore dead to sinne, that I may live to God:
and Therefore dead to sin, that I may live to God:
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yet it is but a naturall life, a life full of miserie, a life exposed to many vexations and disquiets, a life that hath so many troubles in it, that men in the best estate of health wish sometimes that they were dead, through disquiets,
yet it is but a natural life, a life full of misery, a life exposed to many vexations and disquiets, a life that hath so many Troubles in it, that men in the best estate of health wish sometime that they were dead, through disquiets,
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and troubles, and yet for the preservation of a troublesome life, if you were sure of that, you would lose a member.
and Troubles, and yet for the preservation of a troublesome life, if you were sure of that, you would loose a member.
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I know when we come, and speake of renouncing your former wayes, your covetousnesse, and prophanenesse,
I know when we come, and speak of renouncing your former ways, your covetousness, and profaneness,
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and pride, and vanitie, and wickednesse in any kinde, wee speake of cutting off of hands, of members of the bodie, they are so deare:
and pride, and vanity, and wickedness in any kind, we speak of cutting off of hands, of members of the body, they Are so deer:
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therefore Christ saith, If thy hand offend thee, cut it off; if thine eye offend thee, pull it out;
Therefore christ Says, If thy hand offend thee, Cut it off; if thine eye offend thee, pull it out;
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it is better to goe to heaven with one hand, then to hell with both.
it is better to go to heaven with one hand, then to hell with both.
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This I say, I know you apprehend it a hard lesson, there is no life, no Christ, without such a death to sinne.
This I say, I know you apprehend it a hard Lesson, there is no life, no christ, without such a death to sin.
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Yet it is a truth, and a necessarie truth for you to know, and therefore consider it,
Yet it is a truth, and a necessary truth for you to know, and Therefore Consider it,
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and that seriously what you lose.
and that seriously what you loose.
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If we come and perswade you to cut off some usefull member, yet you yeeld to that for a naturall life:
If we come and persuade you to Cut off Some useful member, yet you yield to that for a natural life:
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you will cut off a hand that is as usefull as any member of the body:
you will Cut off a hand that is as useful as any member of the body:
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but we bid you cut off superfluous members, those needlesse members, the members of sinne that will be your death.
but we bid you Cut off superfluous members, those needless members, the members of sin that will be your death.
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Wee would have you but to be rid of the Ulcer, that is all we would have you deprived of, to preserve spirituall life, and to live to God.
we would have you but to be rid of the Ulcer, that is all we would have you deprived of, to preserve spiritual life, and to live to God.
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If I were to speake for a naturall life, it were but temporall, it were but upon conjecture:
If I were to speak for a natural life, it were but temporal, it were but upon conjecture:
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but we speake for a life upon certaintie. When wee perswade you to die to sinne, that you may live to God;
but we speak for a life upon certainty. When we persuade you to die to sin, that you may live to God;
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wee assure you that this will certainly follow on it, you shall live to God,
we assure you that this will Certainly follow on it, you shall live to God,
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if sinne die in you, and we speake not only upon certaintie, but for eternitie too, you shall doe it for eternitietoo, you shall doe it for eternitie:
if sin die in you, and we speak not only upon certainty, but for eternity too, you shall do it for eternitietoo, you shall do it for eternity:
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it is not a life that ends.
it is not a life that ends.
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Nay, wee speake for a life wherein there is true happinesse, that hath no mixture of miserie to make you wearie,
Nay, we speak for a life wherein there is true happiness, that hath no mixture of misery to make you weary,
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but a life that hath perfect peace and joy: a life that hath blessednesse begun, and shall have blessednesse perfected in heaven:
but a life that hath perfect peace and joy: a life that hath blessedness begun, and shall have blessedness perfected in heaven:
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this life we perswade you to live.
this life we persuade you to live.
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if there bee any life of grace in me, it will appeare by my death to sinne.
if there be any life of grace in me, it will appear by my death to sin.
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Consider now what we say, if there were more, you shall live to God the more you die to sin, Skin for skin (saith Iob) and all that a man hath he will give for his life:
Consider now what we say, if there were more, you shall live to God the more you die to sin, Skin for skin (Says Job) and all that a man hath he will give for his life:
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but if it be such a life as this, to live to God, a spirituall life;
but if it be such a life as this, to live to God, a spiritual life;
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what? to live as the Angels doe, that live with God! to live as the Saints in Heaven, that live in the fruition and sight of God, wherein they are blessed!
what? to live as the Angels do, that live with God! to live as the Saints in Heaven, that live in the fruition and sighed of God, wherein they Are blessed!
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such a life we perswade you to.
such a life we persuade you to.
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A life infinitely above this, if this life had all the contentment the earth could give it, it were not worthy to be compared,
A life infinitely above this, if this life had all the contentment the earth could give it, it were not worthy to be compared,
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though a man might live a thousand yeares in the confluence and abundance of all prosperitie, it were not to be compared with one moment of the happinesse of the spirituall life that we shall live in for all eternitie with Christ.
though a man might live a thousand Years in the confluence and abundance of all Prosperity, it were not to be compared with one moment of the happiness of the spiritual life that we shall live in for all eternity with christ.
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Now consider, take things, and compare them together;
Now Consider, take things, and compare them together;
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here is such a particular sinne that I was given to, to pride, to covetousnesse, to prophanenesse, to wickednesse of this sort or of that sort,
Here is such a particular sin that I was given to, to pride, to covetousness, to profaneness, to wickedness of this sort or of that sort,
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if I goe on in it, I die eternally, I lose God, and heaven, and my soule, and happinesse:
if I go on in it, I die eternally, I loose God, and heaven, and my soul, and happiness:
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what shall I get by this when I have done it? I gratifie Satan, I destroy my soule, I have lost my selfe and am undone for ever.
what shall I get by this when I have done it? I gratify Satan, I destroy my soul, I have lost my self and am undone for ever.
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And what a madnesse is this for a man to venture the eternall ruine and destruction of himselfe,
And what a madness is this for a man to venture the Eternal ruin and destruction of himself,
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and that for a thing of nothing, for that that will make him miserable now, and more miserable eternally.
and that for a thing of nothing, for that that will make him miserable now, and more miserable eternally.
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Consider, and know to whom I speake, I speake to yon that have heard the Word,
Consider, and know to whom I speak, I speak to yond that have herd the Word,
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and many times received the Sacrament.
and many times received the Sacrament.
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What did you when you received the Sacrament? was it not a pledge to you of your interest in Christ,
What did you when you received the Sacrament? was it not a pledge to you of your Interest in christ,
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and of your union with him? and that Christ is as truely united with you,
and of your Union with him? and that christ is as truly united with you,
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as that you ate and dranke? Now let it appeare, make you account, whatsoever you were before make you account, reckon ye, goe not by guesse and say, I hope it will be better with mee then it hath beene;
as that you ate and drank? Now let it appear, make you account, whatsoever you were before make you account, reckon you, go not by guess and say, I hope it will be better with me then it hath been;
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no, but reckon, conclude, make accompt, I must be another man, I may not be what I was, I must leave those things that are ill;
no, but reckon, conclude, make account, I must be Another man, I may not be what I was, I must leave those things that Are ill;
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I must apply my selfe to another course;
I must apply my self to Another course;
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Indeed I walked in a way of enmitie to the wayes of God, in estrangement from God, in worldly wicked wayes,
Indeed I walked in a Way of enmity to the ways of God, in estrangement from God, in worldly wicked ways,
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but it must not now bee so, I must make account now that Christ is mine, I am now dead to sinne,
but it must not now be so, I must make account now that christ is mine, I am now dead to sin,
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I must must make account of this, I must doe this, and this is the best way of making a right use of the Sacrament.
I must must make account of this, I must do this, and this is the best Way of making a right use of the Sacrament.
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Why are men as bad after the Sacrament as before? because they reckon not, they make not account for themselves, that they are dead to sinne.
Why Are men as bad After the Sacrament as before? Because they reckon not, they make not account for themselves, that they Are dead to sin.
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Make account you have received life from Christ, and you must act that life, and now set your selves to it, reason with your owne hearts,
Make account you have received life from christ, and you must act that life, and now Set your selves to it, reason with your own hearts,
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why doe I thus, and thus? As Ezra reasons, Ezra 9. 13. Lord, since thou hast kept us from being beneath for our iniquities, should wee sinne more? So consider, hath the Lord kept me from hell,
why do I thus, and thus? As Ezra Reasons, Ezra 9. 13. Lord, since thou hast kept us from being beneath for our iniquities, should we sin more? So Consider, hath the Lord kept me from hell,
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and admitted me to his Table, where he hath spoken peace to mee, hee hath spoken reconciliation in Christ, shall I returne to sinne against him? certainly he will be more angrie now then ever he was before:
and admitted me to his Table, where he hath spoken peace to me, he hath spoken reconciliation in christ, shall I return to sin against him? Certainly he will be more angry now then ever he was before:
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the sinnes that I commit now, will bee greater then all the sinnes I have committed hitherto;
the Sins that I commit now, will be greater then all the Sins I have committed hitherto;
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for now I sinne against more grace, and against greater mercie:
for now I sin against more grace, and against greater mercy:
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for God hath againe renewed the Covenant of peace, whereas he might have cast me off for my former breach,
for God hath again renewed the Covenant of peace, whereas he might have cast me off for my former breach,
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and shall I provoke him againe? hath the Lord washed mee, and shall I defile my selfe againe? God forbid.
and shall I provoke him again? hath the Lord washed me, and shall I defile my self again? God forbid.
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Reason with your selves, I must not be as I was:
Reason with your selves, I must not be as I was:
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it is not for mee to doe as others that know not God, and that are not in Covenant with God,
it is not for me to do as Others that know not God, and that Are not in Covenant with God,
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or as I was wont to doe before;
or as I was wont to do before;
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I know what it is to bind my selfe in covenant, to receive the Sacrament, I must be in another fashion,
I know what it is to bind my self in Covenant, to receive the Sacrament, I must be in Another fashion,
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and course of life, then ever I have beene. Therefore when temptations come to sinne: for you must not thinke to be rid of all motions, and temptations to sinne:
and course of life, then ever I have been. Therefore when temptations come to sin: for you must not think to be rid of all motions, and temptations to sin:
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and whensoever there comes new temptations, not to conclude you have received the Sacrament in vaine, say not so,
and whensoever there comes new temptations, not to conclude you have received the Sacrament in vain, say not so,
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but rather say, now comes the tryall; this is that whereby God will trie what fruit comes, of the cost and paines,
but rather say, now comes the trial; this is that whereby God will try what fruit comes, of the cost and pains,
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and mercies he hath bestowed on mee; here is a messenger sent for fruit.
and Mercies he hath bestowed on me; Here is a Messenger sent for fruit.
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If I can withstand the commands of sinne, and resist the motions, and looke on it as a hatefull thing, I make it manifest that I am indeed dead to sinne,
If I can withstand the commands of sin, and resist the motions, and look on it as a hateful thing, I make it manifest that I am indeed dead to sin,
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as the Scripture saith here, reckon that you are dead to sinne.
as the Scripture Says Here, reckon that you Are dead to sin.
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Therefore as when a man is delivered from being a Galleyslave under the Turkes, and his ransome is paid:
Therefore as when a man is Delivered from being a Galley slave under the Turkes, and his ransom is paid:
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if his old Master come, and command him to the Galleyes:
if his old Master come, and command him to the Galleys:
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hee saith no, my ransome is payd, I am free, and I will not any more bee a slave.
he Says not, my ransom is paid, I am free, and I will not any more be a slave.
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So reckon thou art no more to be such as thou wert wont to be:
So reckon thou art no more to be such as thou Wertenberg wont to be:
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for now reckon your selves, saith the Apostle, if you be in Christ, that you are dead to sin,
for now reckon your selves, Says the Apostle, if you be in christ, that you Are dead to sin,
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and alive to God, through Iesus Christ our Lord. FINIS.and alive to God, through Iesus christ our Lord. FINIS.
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HOPES ANCHOR HOLD OR, THE HELMET OF SALVATION. SERMON XXXVIII. 1 COR. 15. 19.
HOPES ANCHOR HOLD OR, THE HELMET OF SALVATION. SERMON XXXVIII. 1 COR. 15. 19.
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If in this life onely wee have hope in Christ, wee are of all men most miserable.
If in this life only we have hope in christ, we Are of all men most miserable.
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I Will not detaine you with the argument of this Chapter; nor in the Coherence of this Scripture.
I Will not detain you with the argument of this Chapter; nor in the Coherence of this Scripture.
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The scope of it (in a word) is thus much.
The scope of it (in a word) is thus much.
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If in this life, in this World, onely, for the present wee have hope and confidence in Christ, and the ayme of our confidence,If in this life, in this World, only, for the present we have hope and confidence in christ, and the aim of our confidence,
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and the height of our hope reach no further, then wee, wee poore Christians; wee the faithfull in the World, wee are of all men most miserable;
and the height of our hope reach no further, then we, we poor Christians; we the faithful in the World, we Are of all men most miserable;
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yea, wee are more miserable then any other men. The words containe in them two parts of a Hypotheticall proposition:
yea, we Are more miserable then any other men. The words contain in them two parts of a Hypothetical proposition:
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of which the first is an Antecedent (as we call it,) and the other is the Consequent. You may call the first, a Condition, and the last, a Conclusion. The Antecedent or Condition, is this; of which the First is an Antecedent (as we call it,) and the other is the Consequent. You may call the First, a Condition, and the last, a Conclusion. The Antecedent or Condition, is this;
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If in this life onely wee have hope in Christ; what then? then the Consequent or Conclusion is this;If in this life only we have hope in christ; what then? then the Consequent or Conclusion is this;
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then are wee of all men the m• … st miserable.
then Are we of all men the m• … Saint miserable.
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But now against the Antecedent, there ariseth this Assumption to make up the sence, to make it perfect;
But now against the Antecedent, there arises this Assump to make up the sense, to make it perfect;
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But not in this life onely have wee hope in Christ (for that is the meaning of the Apostle,) therefore against the Consequent ariseth this Conclusion: Therefore we are not of of all men the most miserable, • … y, we are not miserable at all.But not in this life only have we hope in christ (for that is the meaning of the Apostle,) Therefore against the Consequent arises this Conclusion: Therefore we Are not of of all men the most miserable, • … y, we Are not miserable At all.
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You see here are termes in the Text of great consequence;
You see Here Are terms in the Text of great consequence;
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here is life, here is hope, here is Christ, here is men, here is miserie, and here is all things almost that can bee sayd, either concerning Heaven, or earth.
Here is life, Here is hope, Here is christ, Here is men, Here is misery, and Here is all things almost that can be said, either Concerning Heaven, or earth.
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Now marke, it is not sayd, If in this life we have hope, wee are miserable;
Now mark, it is not said, If in this life we have hope, we Are miserable;
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neither, if wee have hope in Christ in this life, then are wee miserable; not so:
neither, if we have hope in christ in this life, then Are we miserable; not so:
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but if our hope bee one• … in this life, and sticke there, and goe no further then so, then wee are miserable.
but if our hope be one• … in this life, and stick there, and go no further then so, then we Are miserable.
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There are two Emphaticall termes in the Text wee must take notice of, and that is onely in the former part,
There Are two Emphatical terms in the Text we must take notice of, and that is only in the former part,
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and most of all in the latter part:
and most of all in the latter part:
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onely in the former part, that straitneth, and restraineth our hope; most of all in the latter part, that inlargeth our miserie:
only in the former part, that straiteneth, and restraineth our hope; most of all in the latter part, that enlargeth our misery:
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and so it may well, for when the hope is restrained to the present, there the miserie may be infinitely inlarged.
and so it may well, for when the hope is restrained to the present, there the misery may be infinitely enlarged.
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But not for the present is our hope; onely for the present, ergo &c. I need say no more, it is the Text.
But not for the present is our hope; only for the present, ergo etc. I need say no more, it is the Text.
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I shall raise to you sixe severall Consectaries, or Corrollaries, or Conclusions, that naturally arise out of this Scripture;
I shall raise to you sixe several Consequences, or Corollaries, or Conclusions, that naturally arise out of this Scripture;
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and I purpose at this time to runne them all through; it must be roundly, it shall bee plainely; doe you heare patiently.
and I purpose At this time to run them all through; it must be roundly, it shall be plainly; do you hear patiently.
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The first Assertion wee make out of the Text, it is this, that The faithfull are hopefull. The godly have hope;
The First Assertion we make out of the Text, it is this, that The faithful Are hopeful. The godly have hope;
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wee have hope, that is taken for granted. The second, concerneth the object of this hope;we have hope, that is taken for granted. The second, concerns the Object of this hope;
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and the Point is this, that Christ is the object of the Christians hope. We have hope in Christ.
and the Point is this, that christ is the Object of the Christians hope. We have hope in christ.
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The third, is touching the time of our hope, and that is for this life; the Lesson is this, that This life-time, is our hope-time.
The third, is touching the time of our hope, and that is for this life; the lesson is this, that This lifetime, is our hope-time.
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We have hope in this life. The fourth is, that Hope in this life, it is not onely of the things of this life. Not onely of this life;We have hope in this life. The fourth is, that Hope in this life, it is not only of the things of this life. Not only of this life;
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for if in this life onely we have hope: for if in this life only we have hope:
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oh no, take that away, our hope in this life, is not onely set upon the things of this life. If in this life onely; not so.
o no, take that away, our hope in this life, is not only Set upon the things of this life. If in this life only; not so.
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Fiftly, this life, you see how that standeth convertible with another terme in the Text, with miserie; shewing thus much, that This life is miserable. The last is, that
Fifty, this life, you see how that Stands convertible with Another term in the Text, with misery; showing thus much, that This life is miserable. The last is, that
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The faithfull, the hopefull, they are not of all the most miserable, they are not miserable at all Then were wee miserable, but the former being not true, that cannot bee true. These are the sixe Points.The faithful, the hopeful, they Are not of all the most miserable, they Are not miserable At all Then were we miserable, but the former being not true, that cannot be true. These Are the sixe Points.
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Of which, to content my selfe with a touch of them as I passe along, and so onely to present them severally unto you, I begin with the first, that The faithfull, they are hopefull.
Of which, to content my self with a touch of them as I pass along, and so only to present them severally unto you, I begin with the First, that The faithful, they Are hopeful.
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We have hope, so are the words; We have hope, so Are the words;
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Faith is the evidence of things hoped for, so sayth the Apostle, Heb. 11. 1. And they that have accesse through this Grace, they rejoyce in hope of the glorie of God: they goe joyned together. Faith is the evidence of things hoped for, so say the Apostle, Hebrew 11. 1. And they that have access through this Grace, they rejoice in hope of the glory of God: they go joined together.
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Hope is a constant expectation of the performance of such promises of God, as we apprehend out of his Word, by faith. For example.
Hope is a constant expectation of the performance of such promises of God, as we apprehend out of his Word, by faith. For Exampl.
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Faith, doth beleeve Gods promises to bee true; Hope, doth expect the performance of them according to that truth. Faith, does believe God's promises to be true; Hope, does expect the performance of them according to that truth.
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By Faith, wee beleeve God to bee our Father; by Hope, wee expect that he should shew himselfe such a one to us.
By Faith, we believe God to be our Father; by Hope, we expect that he should show himself such a one to us.
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By Faith, wee doe beleeve eternall life; by Hope, wee attend when this life shall bee revealed.
By Faith, we do believe Eternal life; by Hope, we attend when this life shall be revealed.
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Spe, (as one speakes) what is it else, but perseverantia fidei, the perseverance of Faith.See, (as one speaks) what is it Else, but perseverantia fidei, the perseverance of Faith.
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Faith is the Mother, Hope is the Daughter; the Mother is incouraged and comforted by the Daughter, as Naomi was by Ruth.
Faith is the Mother, Hope is the Daughter; the Mother is encouraged and comforted by the Daughter, as Naomi was by Ruth.
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Hence it is, that the holy Apostle Saint Peter, hee ascribeth the salvation of our soules to our faith;
Hence it is, that the holy Apostle Saint Peter, he ascribeth the salvation of our Souls to our faith;
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saying, that the end of our faith, is the salvation of our soules: Well and Saint Paul, hee assureth the same to belong unto Hope;
saying, that the end of our faith, is the salvation of our Souls: Well and Saint Paul, he assureth the same to belong unto Hope;
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saying, we are saved by Hope. So then, Faith sayth, I beleeve these blessed promises of God to bee true;
saying, we Are saved by Hope. So then, Faith say, I believe these blessed promises of God to be true;
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and Hope sayth, I see them, and I waite for the enjoyment of those things that are reserved formee:
and Hope say, I see them, and I wait for the enjoyment of those things that Are reserved formee:
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Thus Faith, and Hope, are woven one in another: Thus the faithfull, are the hopefull: Wee have Hope. That's the first Point.
Thus Faith, and Hope, Are woven one in Another: Thus the faithful, Are the hopeful: we have Hope. That's the First Point.
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The Use of this Point breifly, it shall be but this; First, to teach us to seeke and to finde out this Hope in our selves.
The Use of this Point briefly, it shall be but this; First, to teach us to seek and to find out this Hope in our selves.
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And secondly to strive and to fight against some impediments that oppose themselves, and are hindrances of this Hope.
And secondly to strive and to fight against Some impediments that oppose themselves, and Are hindrances of this Hope.
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First, thou must go and seeke thy selfe, and search out and find, whether thou hast this Hope in thee, yea, or no:
First, thou must go and seek thy self, and search out and find, whither thou hast this Hope in thee, yea, or no:
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and thou must be sure, that thou beest so farre from being a desperate past-hope,
and thou must be sure, that thou Best so Far from being a desperate past-hope,
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like Cain; that rather thou beleeve, and hope above hope, with Abraham; not presuming, but beleeving as hee did
like Cain; that rather thou believe, and hope above hope, with Abraham; not presuming, but believing as he did
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Now then, how a man may know whether hee have this Hope in him or no;
Now then, how a man may know whither he have this Hope in him or no;
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I thinke he may find it out thus, in few words.
I think he may find it out thus, in few words.
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There are divers temptations, and especially three of a mans faith; (not to enlarge my selfe further) in every of which, Hope if it come in and play its part,
There Are diverse temptations, and especially three of a men faith; (not to enlarge my self further) in every of which, Hope if it come in and play its part,
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then it doth appeare to bee present, to bee there. As for example.
then it does appear to be present, to be there. As for Exampl.
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The first temptation, that is a kinde of batterie against the strong hold of a mans faith;
The First temptation, that is a kind of battery against the strong hold of a men faith;
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it is the prorogation of Gods promises; Hee is pleased to put them off longer, and to dispose of them many times other waies then wee looke for:
it is the prorogation of God's promises; He is pleased to put them off longer, and to dispose of them many times other ways then we look for:
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Hereupon, wee that are weake in Faith, wee stumble at it;
Hereupon, we that Are weak in Faith, we Stumble At it;
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and wee would hasten them on apace, though wee know what the Prophet sayth, Hee that beleeveth maketh not haste:
and we would hasten them on apace, though we know what the Prophet say, He that Believeth makes not haste:
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But we are such faithlesse persons, that wee hasten on too much; and would have God to come apace to make good his promises.
But we Are such faithless Persons, that we hasten on too much; and would have God to come apace to make good his promises.
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Now when God deferres these promises, if a man commeth in with his hope, and sayth;
Now when God defers these promises, if a man comes in with his hope, and say;
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The vision is yet for an appointed time, though it tarrie, waite; for that that shall come, will come, and hee will not tarrie: The vision is yet for an appointed time, though it tarry, wait; for that that shall come, will come, and he will not tarry:
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and though the Lord doth hide himselfe, (as it is in the Prophesie of Isaiah) yet hee will returne againe:
and though the Lord does hide himself, (as it is in the Prophesy of Isaiah) yet he will return again:
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If Hope will prompt Faith, and tell it that the Lord is not slacke as some count slacknesse, but hee will make sure his promise in the end;
If Hope will prompt Faith, and tell it that the Lord is not slack as Some count slackness, but he will make sure his promise in the end;
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then this is a manifest signe to a man that hath his faith thus supported, that Hope is present there.
then this is a manifest Signen to a man that hath his faith thus supported, that Hope is present there.
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Here is then one search of it. Another time, there is another temptation that betideth a faithfull man;
Here is then one search of it. another time, there is Another temptation that betides a faithful man;
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and that comes to passe, by Gods appearing in a manner an enemie, by visiting him in his soule, by wounding his conscience, by setting him in a kinde of sight of Hell,
and that comes to pass, by God's appearing in a manner an enemy, by visiting him in his soul, by wounding his conscience, by setting him in a kind of sighed of Hell,
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when hee is distressed in spirit;
when he is distressed in Spirit;
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as if God were now come out as a man of Warre against him, and would not have mercie upon him.
as if God were now come out as a man of War against him, and would not have mercy upon him.
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Now if Hope can come in and say, that God cannot forget to bee gracious, nor cannot shut up his living kindnesse in displeasure;
Now if Hope can come in and say, that God cannot forget to be gracious, nor cannot shut up his living kindness in displeasure;
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and therefore I will endure, and I will stay on the Lord, for Hee will appeare, and Hee will have mercy upon Zion; I, when the time, the appoynted time commeth, I will stay this time.
and Therefore I will endure, and I will stay on the Lord, for He will appear, and He will have mercy upon Zion; I, when the time, the appointed time comes, I will stay this time.
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If I say, Hope thus perswadeth the faithfull man of this goodnesse of God that shall bee revealed to him, here is a manifest signe, Hope is present.
If I say, Hope thus Persuadeth the faithful man of this Goodness of God that shall be revealed to him, Here is a manifest Signen, Hope is present.
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There is a third temptation that Faith meets withall, and that is concerning the mockings of men in the World, when they deride the profession of Christians and faithfull men;
There is a third temptation that Faith meets withal, and that is Concerning the mockings of men in the World, when they deride the profession of Christians and faithful men;
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and will say as those profane and profuse fellowes in the Epistle of Saint Peter, Where is the promise of his comming? it is so long since his promise was made,
and will say as those profane and profuse Fellows in the Epistle of Saint Peter, Where is the promise of his coming? it is so long since his promise was made,
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and yet there is none of his comming, Wilt thou still retaine thine integritie? (right Iobs Wife,
and yet there is none of his coming, Wilt thou still retain thine integrity? (right Jobs Wife,
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as shee speakes to him) wilt thou still retaine thy trust? to what purpose is it? It is in vaine to serve the Lord, (as those wicked ones speake in Malachie.) Now if Hope will come in and say, notwithstanding all these things,
as she speaks to him) wilt thou still retain thy trust? to what purpose is it? It is in vain to serve the Lord, (as those wicked ones speak in Malachi.) Now if Hope will come in and say, notwithstanding all these things,
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yet passe by bad report, and good report;
yet pass by bad report, and good report;
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be of Davids minde, I will yet bee more vile before the Lord, that chose mee before thee and thy fathers house; and I will stand it out, notwithstanding all the mockings of men.
be of Davids mind, I will yet be more vile before the Lord, that chosen me before thee and thy Father's house; and I will stand it out, notwithstanding all the mockings of men.
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Here is a manifest signe that there is Hope. Thus you may seeke to find this grace in your selves;
Here is a manifest Signen that there is Hope. Thus you may seek to find this grace in your selves;
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and you shall find it by many such kind of assaults, as these which Faith meeteth withall.
and you shall find it by many such kind of assaults, as these which Faith meeteth withal.
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Now as you are to find it, so you are to fight against the hinderances of this Hope.
Now as you Are to find it, so you Are to fight against the hindrances of this Hope.
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And the hinderances of a mans hope, are sometimes slavish feare; sometimes an impatient spirit, and sometimes even Death it selfe,
And the hindrances of a men hope, Are sometime slavish Fear; sometime an impatient Spirit, and sometime even Death it self,
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and that is a tedious affront indeed that Hope meeteth withall.
and that is a tedious affront indeed that Hope meeteth withal.
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First Feare, a kind of passion and perturbation of the spirit of a man, that makes his griefe begin,
First fear, a kind of passion and perturbation of the Spirit of a man, that makes his grief begin,
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before his affliction comes upon him: this same Feare hath a great deale of painfulnesse in it.
before his affliction comes upon him: this same fear hath a great deal of painfulness in it.
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Where the fearfull are, they are shut out with the unfaithfull; and without shall bee dogges, with those that are subject to this fearefulnesse.
Where the fearful Are, they Are shut out with the unfaithful; and without shall be Dogs, with those that Are Subject to this fearfulness.
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Now Hope commeth to a man and saith, Though I sometime be afraid, yet put I my trust in God,
Now Hope comes to a man and Says, Though I sometime be afraid, yet put I my trust in God,
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and therefore I will not feare what man can doe unto mee, I will not be daunted with any kind of slavish terrour.
and Therefore I will not Fear what man can do unto me, I will not be daunted with any kind of slavish terror.
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Hold out thou that sayst thou hast faith, and bee not afraid of the Arrow that flies by day, nor of the terrour by night. Here is the hinderance of this hope taken away.
Hold out thou that Sayest thou hast faith, and be not afraid of the Arrow that flies by day, nor of the terror by night. Here is the hindrance of this hope taken away.
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Then there is an impatient spirit, that many times possesseth men. An impatient spirit, and a hopefull heart, they are both as contrary as can be; Then there is an impatient Spirit, that many times Possesses men. an impatient Spirit, and a hopeful heart, they Are both as contrary as can be;
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You shall have many a man so touchy, that hee cannot endure any delay, he must have things come according to his owne mind,
You shall have many a man so touchy, that he cannot endure any Delay, he must have things come according to his own mind,
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or he loseth his patience presently. Oh but I will patiently waite for the Lord, saith hope.
or he loses his patience presently. O but I will patiently wait for the Lord, Says hope.
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And here is the opposition that must be made for the maintenance of this hope against all kind of impatiencie: In patience possesse your soules.
And Here is the opposition that must be made for the maintenance of this hope against all kind of impatiency: In patience possess your Souls.
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The last hinderance, is death. The last enemie that shall be destroyed is death. The last hindrance, is death. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
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Wee have many enemies in this world, our very life is a warfare; but amongst all the fightings and combates wee meete with in the world, there is none comparable to this last single combate we must undergoe with death it selfe;
we have many enemies in this world, our very life is a warfare; but among all the fightings and combats we meet with in the world, there is none comparable to this last single combat we must undergo with death it self;
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this is a terrible assault that betideth the hopefull, faithfull man; to know that notwithstanding all his faith, and all his hope, and all his love,
this is a terrible assault that betides the hopeful, faithful man; to know that notwithstanding all his faith, and all his hope, and all his love,
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and all his patience, what grace or vertue soever hee hath else, yet notwithstanding he must goe downe to the grave, make his bed in the darknesse, and lie downe• … the dust;
and all his patience, what grace or virtue soever he hath Else, yet notwithstanding he must go down to the grave, make his Bed in the darkness, and lie downe• … the dust;
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and when he hath fought all that he can, yet notwithstanding hee must downe, he must yeeld, hee must take the foyle, the fall in the body howsoever the soule escapeth.
and when he hath fought all that he can, yet notwithstanding he must down, he must yield, he must take the foil, the fallen in the body howsoever the soul escapeth.
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Now here is a kind of dismaidment of hope.
Now Here is a kind of dismaidment of hope.
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But I will tell you how it is spoken of the faithfull, and so of the hopefull.
But I will tell you how it is spoken of the faithful, and so of the hopeful.
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The faithfull are said to endure as seeing him that is invisible: how doe they endure? by the supplie of hope:
The faithful Are said to endure as seeing him that is invisible: how do they endure? by the supply of hope:
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for this hope is it that makes the faithfull against all hinderances to fight it out,
for this hope is it that makes the faithful against all hindrances to fight it out,
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so as that they would not bee delivered, as it is spoken in the Epistle to the Hebrewes.
so as that they would not be Delivered, as it is spoken in the Epistle to the Hebrews.
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And shall death separate us from that we hope for? No saith the hopefull man, it shall not.
And shall death separate us from that we hope for? No Says the hopeful man, it shall not.
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Yea, so farre he is from being unwilling to submit himselfe to this way, as knowing it to bee the way whereby he commeth to that he hopeth for,
Yea, so Far he is from being unwilling to submit himself to this Way, as knowing it to be the Way whereby he comes to that he Hopes for,
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as that he is very ready, and greedy of death: it is the way to that I hope for, saith he:
as that he is very ready, and greedy of death: it is the Way to that I hope for, Says he:
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therefore it is sweetly spoken of an Ancient, and you will acknowledge it to be a sweet sentence of that Father Saint Austin, Hee that desireth to bee dissolved (according to that of the Apostle) and to bee with Christ, Non patienter moritur, Hee doth not die patiently.
Therefore it is sweetly spoken of an Ancient, and you will acknowledge it to be a sweet sentence of that Father Saint Austin, He that Desires to be dissolved (according to that of the Apostle) and to be with christ, Non Patienter moritur, He does not die patiently.
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See, here is a faithfull, a hopefull man, and yet doth not die patiently: See, Here is a faithful, a hopeful man, and yet does not die patiently:
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what would the Father say? Hee liveth (saith he) patiently, the very life he liveth putteth him to his patience;
what would the Father say? He lives (Says he) patiently, the very life he lives putteth him to his patience;
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when he commeth to die, hee dieth pleasantly; he goeth away with his hope, and his hope is full of immortalitie.
when he comes to die, he Dieth pleasantly; he Goes away with his hope, and his hope is full of immortality.
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And no more for that point.
And no more for that point.
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The nex thing I observe, is concerning the Object of this hope, and this is it, that
The nex thing I observe, is Concerning the Object of this hope, and this is it, that
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Christ is the Object of the Christians hope. We have hope in Christ. Heare it in the generall; heare it in the speciall. christ is the Object of the Christians hope. We have hope in christ. Hear it in the general; hear it in the special.
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In the generall, 1 Tim. 1. 1. Saint Paul he beginneth his Epistle with Christ our hope, Col. 1. 27. The riches of the mysterie of Gods grace to the Gentiles, is Christ in you the hope of glory.
In the general, 1 Tim. 1. 1. Saint Paul he begins his Epistle with christ our hope, Col. 1. 27. The riches of the mystery of God's grace to the Gentiles, is christ in you the hope of glory.
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Here is Christ our hope, and Christ your hope, in the generall. In the speciall: heare it in Saint Paul, heare it in the Prophets, and others.
Here is christ our hope, and christ your hope, in the general. In the special: hear it in Saint Paul, hear it in the prophets, and Others.
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Saint Paul, to mee to live is Christ, to die is gaine; Christ is to me in life, and Death advantage;
Saint Paul, to me to live is christ, to die is gain; christ is to me in life, and Death advantage;
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living, or dying, I am Christs.
living, or dying, I am Christ.
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I have hoped in the Lord, saith the Prophet David. And God is my hope, and hath beene my helpe even from my youth. I have hoped in the Lord, Says the Prophet David. And God is my hope, and hath been my help even from my youth.
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This is the generall song of the whole Church, God is our hope; and therefore the Prophet Iacob made an excellent Ejaculation in those blessings he gave his sonnes,
This is the general song of the Whole Church, God is our hope; and Therefore the Prophet Iacob made an excellent Ejaculation in those blessings he gave his Sons,
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when he said, Oh Lord, I have waited for thy salvation:
when he said, O Lord, I have waited for thy salvation:
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Here was his waiting, his hope for the salvation of God, from the God of his salvation.
Here was his waiting, his hope for the salvation of God, from the God of his salvation.
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And so, let him slay me if hee will (saith holy Iob) yet notwithstanding I will still trust in him. Thus the faithfull have hope,
And so, let him slay me if he will (Says holy Job) yet notwithstanding I will still trust in him. Thus the faithful have hope,
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and their hope is in Christ. No more of it for the enlargement of it.
and their hope is in christ. No more of it for the enlargement of it.
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It sheweth to us in the first place this Note, that A Christians wings doe mount him above all meanes.
It shows to us in the First place this Note, that A Christians wings do mount him above all means.
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What are his wings? his hope.
What Are his wings? his hope.
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Whether flyeth his hope? It takes its flight up to heaven, to God, to the right hand of God, to Christ, there is his hope.
Whither flies his hope? It Takes its flight up to heaven, to God, to the right hand of God, to christ, there is his hope.
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So then he that hath this hope being poore, he flyeth not to riches, for they make themselves wings, and flye away from him.
So then he that hath this hope being poor, he flies not to riches, for they make themselves wings, and fly away from him.
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Being weake hee flyeth not to the arme of flesh, for in man there is no hope,
Being weak he flies not to the arm of Flesh, for in man there is no hope,
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nor no confidence to bee put in Prin• … s, in the Ballance they are lighter then vanitie it selfe sayth the Psalmist. nor no confidence to be put in Prin• … s, in the Balance they Are lighter then vanity it self say the Psalmist.
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Being sicke hee flieth not to the Physitian, he fleeth to these as the meanes, not to rest in them, to make it the maine of his aime, the scope of his hope, hee doth not flie thus to them,
Being sick he flies not to the physician, he fleeth to these as the means, not to rest in them, to make it the main of his aim, the scope of his hope, he does not fly thus to them,
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but hee goeth to God that commandeth all, that worketh above all, against all and without all means, and sanctifieth all these means:
but he Goes to God that commands all, that works above all, against all and without all means, and Sanctifieth all these means:
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Therfore wel sayth the poore man, God is my help; and the sick man, God is my health;
Therefore well say the poor man, God is my help; and the sick man, God is my health;
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and the weak man, God is my strength; and the blinde man, Christis my light;
and the weak man, God is my strength; and the blind man, Christis my Light;
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and even the dead man, the distrest man, God is my life, & the good man, Christ is my Hope;
and even the dead man, the distressed man, God is my life, & the good man, christ is my Hope;
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and the happie man, Christ is my love.
and the happy man, christ is my love.
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And so it is to Christ, that the wings of a mans Hope doth lift him up.
And so it is to christ, that the wings of a men Hope does lift him up.
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This is the first, It sheweth us that the wings of Hope that is in the faithfull soule, lifteth him up above all meanes. No more of that.
This is the First, It shows us that the wings of Hope that is in the faithful soul, lifts him up above all means. No more of that.
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Secondly, observe in this object, the very Crowne of a Christians comfort, I say the Crowne of all his comfort;
Secondly, observe in this Object, the very Crown of a Christians Comfort, I say the Crown of all his Comfort;
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and that commeth onely from this object of his hope. For what is there in all the World that can comfort a man indeed besides this, much lesse compared with this? Begin where you will,
and that comes only from this Object of his hope. For what is there in all the World that can Comfort a man indeed beside this, much less compared with this? Begin where you will,
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when you have gone round about, you will conclude with that of the Apostle, I count all things but losse and dung, in comparison of Christ, and all things to bee vanitie and vexation of spirit, as the Preacher saith.
when you have gone round about, you will conclude with that of the Apostle, I count all things but loss and dung, in comparison of christ, and all things to be vanity and vexation of Spirit, as the Preacher Says.
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Put the case thou art a sicke man, or a sicke woman, and I finde thee much affected, afflicted, dejected, cast downe in thy selfe;
Put the case thou art a sick man, or a sick woman, and I find thee much affected, afflicted, dejected, cast down in thy self;
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I would faine give thee some comfort now, I tell thee of the vanitie of this present life;
I would feign give thee Some Comfort now, I tell thee of the vanity of this present life;
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therfore being content, I tell thee of the hope of a better life; I tell thee of the joyes that are to be revealed;
Therefore being content, I tell thee of the hope of a better life; I tell thee of the Joys that Are to be revealed;
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I tell thee of the promises of God which hee will make good to thee, if thou wilt trust in his mercie;
I tell thee of the promises of God which he will make good to thee, if thou wilt trust in his mercy;
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I tell thee of all the sure mercies of David, as they are called:
I tell thee of all the sure Mercies of David, as they Are called:
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and all this while I have told thee nothing at all to comfort thee, till I come to this, the object of this Hope which I have in hand,
and all this while I have told thee nothing At all to Comfort thee, till I come to this, the Object of this Hope which I have in hand,
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and that is Jesus Christ, in whom all Gods promises are Yea, and Amen;
and that is jesus christ, in whom all God's promises Are Yea, and Amen;
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and till thou canst learne this lesson of life concerning the Lord Jesus, thou hast learned nothing;
and till thou Canst Learn this Lesson of life Concerning the Lord jesus, thou hast learned nothing;
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come and learn this, and my life for thine thou art then happy:
come and Learn this, and my life for thine thou art then happy:
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He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, the Way, and Truth, and Life it selfe, and whether shall I goe from thee Lord? thou hast the words of eternall life.
He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, the Way, and Truth, and Life it self, and whither shall I go from thee Lord? thou hast the words of Eternal life.
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I have done with that Point, and so passe on to the third.
I have done with that Point, and so pass on to the third.
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Wee have Hope; wee have Hope in Christ; wee have Hope in Christ in this life. we have Hope; we have Hope in christ; we have Hope in christ in this life.
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This life-time then is our hope-time; that is it you learne hence. Here we have the feed of Hope, but the harvest of Hope, that is hereafter: This lifetime then is our hope-time; that is it you Learn hence. Here we have the feed of Hope, but the harvest of Hope, that is hereafter:
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when wee shall have in re, what now we have in spe, as ordinarily wee speake:
when we shall have in re, what now we have in See, as ordinarily we speak:
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when wee shall have in possession what now wee haue in expectation: then there will bee no more use of this Grace, there hope shall cease.
when we shall have in possession what now we have in expectation: then there will be no more use of this Grace, there hope shall cease.
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Now it is indeed in this life time, that wee sow the seedes of Prayer, that wee plant the roots of Faith, that wee water all of them with our hope:
Now it is indeed in this life time, that we sow the seeds of Prayer, that we plant the roots of Faith, that we water all of them with our hope:
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when our joy shall spring up, when the end and fruit of our faith shall come,
when our joy shall spring up, when the end and fruit of our faith shall come,
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when the possession of our hope shall appeare;
when the possession of our hope shall appear;
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then we have done with hope, hope serveth no longer then, therefore it is now in this life.
then we have done with hope, hope serves no longer then, Therefore it is now in this life.
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Hope shall end for the action of it (understand that aright) as Faith shall;
Hope shall end for the actium of it (understand that aright) as Faith shall;
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but it shall never end for the object of it, that end shall last still, and rest ever.
but it shall never end for the Object of it, that end shall last still, and rest ever.
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Now then in the interim, this is the Prophets, and this is the Princes, and this is the Peoples posse, I wayte,
Now then in the interim, this is the prophets, and this is the Princes, and this is the Peoples posse, I wait,
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and I wayte too, and I trust the Lord over all: Now is your posse time as I may call it;
and I wait too, and I trust the Lord over all: Now is your posse time as I may call it;
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now is the seed time, wherein we sow the seeds of love, of joy, of hope, wherein we sow the seeds of sobrietie,
now is the seed time, wherein we sow the seeds of love, of joy, of hope, wherein we sow the seeds of sobriety,
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and innocencie, and chastitie, and charitie, and all manner of vertues whatsoever, now is the time.
and innocence, and chastity, and charity, and all manner of Virtues whatsoever, now is the time.
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Is this so, then here is the issue of this plea: It is this;
Is this so, then Here is the issue of this plea: It is this;
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that therefore now if ever, now or never, wee must seeke to see whether wee have these seeds of Grace in us yea or no;
that Therefore now if ever, now or never, we must seek to see whither we have these seeds of Grace in us yea or no;
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Wee must get them, and wee must set them, and wee must see to them; both that they come up, and how they comeup, and how they come on.
we must get them, and we must Set them, and we must see to them; both that they come up, and how they comeup, and how they come on.
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Now is the time when the speciall care must bee taken concerning these seeds of Grace.
Now is the time when the special care must be taken Concerning these seeds of Grace.
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If wee will beleeve, wee must beleeve now, for hereafter there will bee no time to beleeve any more:
If we will believe, we must believe now, for hereafter there will be no time to believe any more:
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If wee will bee children of Grace, wee must bee it now; for hereafter there will bee no space for Grace:
If we will be children of Grace, we must be it now; for hereafter there will be no Molle for Grace:
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therefore sayth the Lord, now, while hee will bee found, and hee will bee found of those that seeke him;
Therefore say the Lord, now, while he will be found, and he will be found of those that seek him;
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and seeke him now, for now is the acceptable time, now is the day of salvation:
and seek him now, for now is the acceptable time, now is the day of salvation:
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when the date of this day, when the day of this life of salvation is downe, is past,
when the date of this day, when the day of this life of salvation is down, is past,
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then there is no more seeking, then there is no more finding; therefore if thou wilt be faithfull, bee it now;
then there is no more seeking, then there is no more finding; Therefore if thou wilt be faithful, be it now;
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if thou wilt bee fruitfull, be it now, now wee are the Sonnes of God;
if thou wilt be fruitful, be it now, now we Are the Sons of God;
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as if hee should say, if we bee not the Sonnes of God now, we shall never be.
as if he should say, if we be not the Sons of God now, we shall never be.
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Is this so, adde a further degree to this dutie in the next place, and that is;
Is this so, add a further degree to this duty in the next place, and that is;
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when you have gotten these seeds in you, to examine & prove your selves whether they be there;
when you have got these seeds in you, to examine & prove your selves whither they be there;
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not only so, but whether they abide there; not only so but whether they live there;
not only so, but whither they abide there; not only so but whither they live there;
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and not only so, but whether they grow and live there: they must not only be, but they must continue there and abide;
and not only so, but whither they grow and live there: they must not only be, but they must continue there and abide;
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and they must not only be, and abide, but they must be alive there and not dead;
and they must not only be, and abide, but they must be alive there and not dead;
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and they must not only be alive, but they must thrive too, and not be idle:
and they must not only be alive, but they must thrive too, and not be idle:
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for if these things be in you, they will make you neither idle, nor unfruitfull in the work of the Lord.
for if these things be in you, they will make you neither idle, nor unfruitful in the work of the Lord.
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Hast thou Faith? be sure thou hast it, and then shew me thy faith by the fruits of it, shew me that it is not a dead faith, that faith cannot save thee, do not thinkit shall,
Hast thou Faith? be sure thou hast it, and then show me thy faith by the fruits of it, show me that it is not a dead faith, that faith cannot save thee, do not thinkit shall,
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for Saint Iames explodeth it for a Jest, that any Christian should thinke so.
for Saint James explodeth it for a Jest, that any Christian should think so.
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Hast thou love? looke thou hast it, and let thy love abound; let thy love be love unfeigned, for as there is a worke of faith, so there is a labour of love. Hast thou hope? let it bee stedfast, entring into that within the vaile, as an Anchor firme and stable, so the Apostle saith.
Hast thou love? look thou hast it, and let thy love abound; let thy love be love unfeigned, for as there is a work of faith, so there is a labour of love. Hast thou hope? let it be steadfast, entering into that within the veil, as an Anchor firm and stable, so the Apostle Says.
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Hast thou knowledge? Looke it be saving knowledge, sanctifying knowledge; such as will savour and season all the rest of thy knowledge:
Hast thou knowledge? Look it be Saving knowledge, sanctifying knowledge; such as will savour and season all the rest of thy knowledge:
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And let not thy knowledge be only so, but let it bee growing too;
And let not thy knowledge be only so, but let it be growing too;
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let it thrive and prosper, get more to it, or else thou dost not husband the businesse well;
let it thrive and prosper, get more to it, or Else thou dost not husband the business well;
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thou must goe (according to the phrase of the Holy Ghost in the Psalme) from strength to strength, as a good Souldier and Commander goeth from one watch-tower to another, to see if all bee well;
thou must go (according to the phrase of the Holy Ghost in the Psalm) from strength to strength, as a good Soldier and Commander Goes from one watchtower to Another, to see if all be well;
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Goe from strength to strength, till thou appeare before God in Zion. Go from strength to strength, till thou appear before God in Zion.
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With this the Apostle Saint Peter concludeth his later Epistle, but grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Iesus Christ:
With this the Apostle Saint Peter Concludeth his later Epistle, but grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Iesus christ:
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this is the dutie of a Christian.
this is the duty of a Christian.
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Wilt thou have Christ to bee the object, either of thy faith or hope, and wilt thou not grow then in these? Non progredi est regredi, Not to goe forward, is to goe backward;
Wilt thou have christ to be the Object, either of thy faith or hope, and wilt thou not grow then in these? Non progredi est regredi, Not to go forward, is to go backward;
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and not to grow the better, is to grow the worse.
and not to grow the better, is to grow the Worse.
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The contemplation of these two points should teach Christians, a Christian sedulitie, to kindle, to keepe that grace that is in them;
The contemplation of these two points should teach Christians, a Christian sedulity, to kindle, to keep that grace that is in them;
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and it should kill carnall securitie.
and it should kill carnal security.
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1. A Christian sedulitie, a care, a strife, an industrie, an endevour to be Christians indeed, to improve their talents;
1. A Christian sedulity, a care, a strife, an industry, an endeavour to be Christians indeed, to improve their Talents;
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Let every man in that calling whereto hee is called, therein abide; he must not give it out: Let every man in that calling whereto he is called, therein abide; he must not give it out:
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Is Archippus called to be a Minister? then say to Archippus, take heed to the ministrie that thou hast received, that thou fulfill it;
Is Archippus called to be a Minister? then say to Archippus, take heed to the Ministry that thou hast received, that thou fulfil it;
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and so it belongeth to every man else to performe the dutie and office of his place,
and so it belongeth to every man Else to perform the duty and office of his place,
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and not to goe backwards, but to use diligence, and endevour for the increasing of his gifts, that he be not barren, not unfruitfull in Gods Vineyard.
and not to go backwards, but to use diligence, and endeavour for the increasing of his Gifts, that he be not barren, not unfruitful in God's Vineyard.
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2. It serveth on the other side to kill that carnall securitie that is in men.
2. It serves on the other side to kill that carnal security that is in men.
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It is a strange thing to conceive, that Christians are growne to such securitie as they are, that they should bee so supine and negligent in their services:
It is a strange thing to conceive, that Christians Are grown to such security as they Are, that they should be so supine and negligent in their services:
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I say it is a lamentable case;
I say it is a lamentable case;
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and I doe wonder the more, that they should be taken with this kind of transgression,
and I do wonder the more, that they should be taken with this kind of Transgression,
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when I consider that saying of a Father, that there is securitie in no place: there is no securitie in heaven, nor in Paradise, much lesse in the world; in heaven the Angels fell; in Paradise Adam fell; in the world Iudas fell;
when I Consider that saying of a Father, that there is security in no place: there is no security in heaven, nor in Paradise, much less in the world; in heaven the Angels fell; in Paradise Adam fell; in the world Iudas fell;
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Iudas, I hee fell from the institution of the best Schoole and Schoole-master that ever was in the world;Iudas, I he fell from the Institution of the best School and Schoolmaster that ever was in the world;
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there is no manner of teacher comparable to him.
there is no manner of teacher comparable to him.
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Therefore, I say, mixe with thy hope a certaine feare, and bee so farre from a carnall presumption,
Therefore, I say, mix with thy hope a certain Fear, and be so Far from a carnal presumption,
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as that thou maintaine in thy selfe a holy feare of falling;
as that thou maintain in thy self a holy Fear of falling;
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for it hath so come to passe, that Saint Paul indeed was, what he was not, of a persecutor hee became an Apostle; hope lies there-away:
for it hath so come to pass, that Saint Paul indeed was, what he was not, of a persecutor he became an Apostle; hope lies thereaway:
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but Iudas was what hee did not appeare to be, and of an Apostle became an Apostate; feare lies there-away.
but Iudas was what he did not appear to be, and of an Apostle became an Apostate; Fear lies thereaway.
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And thou that hopest that of a persecutor, thou maist turne an Apostle; feare lest by falling away, thou maist of an Apostle become an Apostate, a persecutor.
And thou that hopest that of a persecutor, thou Mayest turn an Apostle; Fear lest by falling away, thou Mayest of an Apostle become an Apostate, a persecutor.
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I will not stand upon these things any longer. I have passed three, the fourth Conclusion is, that
I will not stand upon these things any longer. I have passed three, the fourth Conclusion is, that
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Hope in this life is not only for the things of this life. If in this life only wee have hope, then are wee miserable;
Hope in this life is not only for the things of this life. If in this life only we have hope, then Are we miserable;
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as if hee should have said, if in this life only, for the present, we had hope,
as if he should have said, if in this life only, for the present, we had hope,
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and that the end of all our hope, and all our desire, were fixed upon the present world,
and that the end of all our hope, and all our desire, were fixed upon the present world,
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then were we poore Christians most miserable; for none in the world are more despised, contemned, scorned;
then were we poor Christians most miserable; for none in the world Are more despised, contemned, scorned;
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none more afflicted, troubled, grieved in their soules for their sinnes then they, alwayes followed with outward fights, with inward frights,
none more afflicted, troubled, grieved in their Souls for their Sins then they, always followed with outward fights, with inward frights,
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when other men enjoy the world at will:
when other men enjoy the world At will:
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so that the scope of this Scripture is to say, that not for this life only have we hope in Christ; that is the very meaning;
so that the scope of this Scripture is to say, that not for this life only have we hope in christ; that is the very meaning;
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that the godly, the faithfull, the hopefull, they have not their portion in this life;
that the godly, the faithful, the hopeful, they have not their portion in this life;
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Wee know when this earthly tabernacle is dissolved, wee have a building made with God, a house not made with hands, eternall in the heavens, whose builder and maker is the Lord; we know when this earthly tabernacle is dissolved, we have a building made with God, a house not made with hands, Eternal in the heavens, whose builder and maker is the Lord;
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so speakes the Apostle to the Corinths.
so speaks the Apostle to the Corinths.
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As for this life, if we should lay the foundation of our hope here, alas, they might rue their miserable case that so doe;
As for this life, if we should lay the Foundation of our hope Here, alas, they might rue their miserable case that so do;
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they might hang downe their heads, that are godly, with shame and griefe enough to themselves;
they might hang down their Heads, that Are godly, with shame and grief enough to themselves;
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but it is here they set up their hope, here they have hope, but it is hope here for another life;
but it is Here they Set up their hope, Here they have hope, but it is hope Here for Another life;
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it is upon other things that their hope is fixed then are here below;
it is upon other things that their hope is fixed then Are Here below;
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it is for things that they looke for, it is not for things that they see,
it is for things that they look for, it is not for things that they see,
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for hope that seeth is no more hope, but if wee with patience waite for the things that are not seene, this is hope, saith the Apostle, Rom. 8.
for hope that sees is no more hope, but if we with patience wait for the things that Are not seen, this is hope, Says the Apostle, Rom. 8.
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So that this is a very plaine case, and might be further cleared, and declared to us from the practice,
So that this is a very plain case, and might be further cleared, and declared to us from the practice,
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and common opinion of all the Saints of God in all Ages, how they have hoped,
and Common opinion of all the Saints of God in all Ages, how they have hoped,
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and how that their hope was in God; that they should see the Lord, but where? in the land of the living:
and how that their hope was in God; that they should see the Lord, but where? in the land of the living:
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here they have a sight too, but the chiefest hope is on the Promise, and that is not for the things of this life only,
Here they have a sighed too, but the chiefest hope is on the Promise, and that is not for the things of this life only,
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but for the life to come;
but for the life to come;
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Hee that putteth his trust in mee shall possesse the land, and shall inherit my holy mountaine; He that putteth his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain;
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their hope is in the end, that is of those things that they shall attaine in the end of this life. their hope is in the end, that is of those things that they shall attain in the end of this life.
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And this is a certaine truth; and it will plainely appeare to us in many passages; And this is a certain truth; and it will plainly appear to us in many passages;
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The consideration of this Point, that hope it is not onely for the things of this life, may teach us to contend against death it selfe, which is one of the strongest temptations against hope,
The consideration of this Point, that hope it is not only for the things of this life, may teach us to contend against death it self, which is one of the Strongest temptations against hope,
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as I touched before, and to contemne and dispise all the things of this life.
as I touched before, and to contemn and despise all the things of this life.
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It teacheth a man to strive and wrestle and contend against death, why? because though a man doe die,
It Teaches a man to strive and wrestle and contend against death, why? Because though a man do die,
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yet it shall not hinder his hope, it shall not hinder him from that hee hopeth to attaine.
yet it shall not hinder his hope, it shall not hinder him from that he Hopes to attain.
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Death is the greatest amazement a man can meet withall in the World, but what can Death doe? well may it take away from a man his life,
Death is the greatest amazement a man can meet withal in the World, but what can Death do? well may it take away from a man his life,
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but it cannot take away from him his love;
but it cannot take away from him his love;
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well may it take away from him the action of his hope here, it shall cease,
well may it take away from him the actium of his hope Here, it shall cease,
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but it shall never take away from him the object of his hope, that which he hopeth for, it shall continue;
but it shall never take away from him the Object of his hope, that which he Hopes for, it shall continue;
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well may it helpe him to it, but it can never hinder him from it: here is then comfort and courage in the very houre, and power of death.
well may it help him to it, but it can never hinder him from it: Here is then Comfort and courage in the very hour, and power of death.
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2. A man learneth here to contemne, and to dispise the things of this life, specially if they be such manner of things as will come in comparison with their betters,
2. A man learneth Here to contemn, and to despise the things of this life, specially if they be such manner of things as will come in comparison with their betters,
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when baser things will compare with better things:
when baser things will compare with better things:
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in this kinde of comparison now a mans hope should take him off, and not so much as suffer him to leane to any kind of reasoning that is made against his hope.
in this kind of comparison now a men hope should take him off, and not so much as suffer him to lean to any kind of reasoning that is made against his hope.
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Hope biddeth him not to trust, not to looke to any thing that is in this life,
Hope bids him not to trust, not to look to any thing that is in this life,
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because it doth not at all concerne that which is the ayme he hath.
Because it does not At all concern that which is the aim he hath.
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The very best things that bee in this life, they are not worthie to bee hoped for after;
The very best things that be in this life, they Are not worthy to be hoped for After;
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insomuch, that even death it selfe it may be counted a remedie, and not a penaltie.
insomuch, that even death it self it may be counted a remedy, and not a penalty.
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God will have a mans life to be short, and death to come soone;
God will have a men life to be short, and death to come soon;
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because hee will not have his creature worne out with a tedious miserie, and transitorie vanitie;
Because he will not have his creature worn out with a tedious misery, and transitory vanity;
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a vanity of miserie, that is in this vaine miserable life of mortalitie. I have done with the fourth.
a vanity of misery, that is in this vain miserable life of mortality. I have done with the fourth.
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A fifth thing that followeth in the Text (that I may haste on) we have Hope, wee have Hope in Christ, we have Hope in Christ in this life;
A fifth thing that follows in the Text (that I may haste on) we have Hope, we have Hope in christ, we have Hope in christ in this life;
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our hope in this life is not upon the things of this life, for if it were in this life onely, it were miserable. Our life is a miserie; There is the fifth.
our hope in this life is not upon the things of this life, for if it were in this life only, it were miserable. Our life is a misery; There is the fifth.
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if wee will beleeve either the Spirit of God, or the experience of the godly. I shall not need to stand to prove it:
if we will believe either the Spirit of God, or the experience of the godly. I shall not need to stand to prove it:
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You will aske me, how it will be raised from this place?
You will ask me, how it will be raised from this place?
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Thus, Wee are of all men the most miserable, because that wee are mentioned amongst the number of those that are the more miserable;
Thus, we Are of all men the most miserable, Because that we Are mentioned among the number of those that Are the more miserable;
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it implieth, that all the rest are miserable more or lesse:
it Implies, that all the rest Are miserable more or less:
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the very comparison that is used, doth manifestly declare unto us that there is a measure of miserie to every man living: so then there is miserie.
the very comparison that is used, does manifestly declare unto us that there is a measure of misery to every man living: so then there is misery.
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2 It appeareth out of the Text, because here and else where; you shall have man and miserie made termes convertible:
2 It appears out of the Text, Because Here and Else where; you shall have man and misery made terms convertible:
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Man is named Enoch, and Enoch is miserie: Man, and miserie so joyned together, that there is no pulling them asunder till death parts them,
Man is nam Enoch, and Enoch is misery: Man, and misery so joined together, that there is no pulling them asunder till death parts them,
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for then there is no more miserie. 3 Because that miserie here;
for then there is no more misery. 3 Because that misery Here;
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our being miserable in this life, is mentioned even with the very best things of this life:
our being miserable in this life, is mentioned even with the very best things of this life:
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the very best things that are in this life, and of this life, so long as they look to this life, I say they are stiled miserable;
the very best things that Are in this life, and of this life, so long as they look to this life, I say they Are styled miserable;
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but the best things, even Christ himselfe, our Hope it selfe;
but the best things, even christ himself, our Hope it self;
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say what you can, here is Hope, and here is Christ in the Text, and yet notwithstanding here is miserie too. Now then wee reason thus;
say what you can, Here is Hope, and Here is christ in the Text, and yet notwithstanding Here is misery too. Now then we reason thus;
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that if the best things in this life bee miserable, then the rest are no better then so:
that if the best things in this life be miserable, then the rest Are no better then so:
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that the best are no better, it is plaine;
that the best Are no better, it is plain;
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because let us have what wee would have in all the World, yet so long as wee are here it is miserie.
Because let us have what we would have in all the World, yet so long as we Are Here it is misery.
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If this bee so, then wee must come to the conclusion wee have made, and that is Iacobs conclusion, Gen. 47. 9. Few and evill have the dayes of the yeares of my life beene, it is Iobs conclusion too, Mans life is full of miserie:
If this be so, then we must come to the conclusion we have made, and that is Iacobs conclusion, Gen. 47. 9. Few and evil have the days of the Years of my life been, it is Jobs conclusion too, men life is full of misery:
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It is Davids in the Psalmes, Mans life is full of labour and sorrow, it is soone cut off, and wee flie away;
It is Davids in the Psalms, men life is full of labour and sorrow, it is soon Cut off, and we fly away;
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our dayes come to an end as a tale that is told, they passe away as a shadow,
our days come to an end as a tale that is told, they pass away as a shadow,
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and the beautie, the best of them, withereth as grasse: It is Solomons, hee was the Preacher, and here is his Text;and the beauty, the best of them, withereth as grass: It is Solomons, he was the Preacher, and Here is his Text;
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all is vaine, and vanitie, Vanitie of vanities, all is vanitie, one thing and other, every thing under the Sun, our life it selfe, our selves,
all is vain, and vanity, Vanity of vanities, all is vanity, one thing and other, every thing under the Sun, our life it self, our selves,
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When I consider the mercies of the Lord, and the goodnesse of God in the land of the living:
When I Consider the Mercies of the Lord, and the Goodness of God in the land of the living:
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so long as wee are here wee are under the Sun, hee calleth all vanitie: And sayth the Apostle, This I say Brethren, the time of our life is short:
so long as we Are Here we Are under the Sun, he calls all vanity: And say the Apostle, This I say Brothers, the time of our life is short:
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And what is our life sayth Saint Iames? But a vapour that appeareth for a little while, and then vanisheth away; And what is our life say Saint James? But a vapour that appears for a little while, and then Vanishes away;
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it is a vapour that vanisheth, a meoter of miserie.
it is a vapour that Vanishes, a meoter of misery.
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What shall we say of this now? (to speak it in few words home to our selves,) somewhat may concerne our selves, What shall we say of this now? (to speak it in few words home to our selves,) somewhat may concern our selves,
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and somewhat as we respect and reflect upon others. In regard of our selves, it may have this double Vse.
and somewhat as we respect and reflect upon Others. In regard of our selves, it may have this double Use.
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First to weane us from the World, Secondly to winne us to the Lord. 1 To weane us from the World:
First to wean us from the World, Secondly to win us to the Lord. 1 To wean us from the World:
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The World considered in it selfe is so full of miserie, that there is nothing to bee delighted in:
The World considered in it self is so full of misery, that there is nothing to be delighted in:
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there is so much bitternesse, that I warrant it will weane any Child from it that is not a worldling,
there is so much bitterness, that I warrant it will wean any Child from it that is not a worldling,
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for hee indeed is at his own breasts with his owne Mother:
for he indeed is At his own breasts with his own Mother:
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But consider the World as it is in it selfe, and there is nothing in it,
But Consider the World as it is in it self, and there is nothing in it,
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but true bitternesse, and false sweetnes, certaine paine, and uncertaine pleasure; tedious labour, and timerous rest;
but true bitterness, and false sweetness, certain pain, and uncertain pleasure; tedious labour, and timorous rest;
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nothing in the World but vanitie and miserie:
nothing in the World but vanity and misery:
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for saith Saint Iohn, Love not the World, hee that makes himselfe the friend of God, makes himselfe an enemie to the World.
for Says Saint John, Love not the World, he that makes himself the friend of God, makes himself an enemy to the World.
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O you lovers of the World (sayth Saint Austin) I wonder at you! O foolish men!
Oh you lovers of the World (say Faint Austin) I wonder At you! O foolish men!
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who hath bewitched you? for what wrestle you? why doe you strive and contend so much? what thing is their in the World that is worthie your labour? there is (sayth hee) nothing in the World but that which is foolish,
who hath bewitched you? for what wrestle you? why do you strive and contend so much? what thing is their in the World that is worthy your labour? there is (say he) nothing in the World but that which is foolish,
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and frothie, and frayle, and false, and vaine, and full of danger, full of disaster; suffer your selves therefore to bee weaned from the World.
and frothy, and frail, and false, and vain, and full of danger, full of disaster; suffer your selves Therefore to be weaned from the World.
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And yet notwithstanding all that wee can say, wee know there are some persons that will not bee taken off from the Worlds breasts, they have a better opinion of it then so.
And yet notwithstanding all that we can say, we know there Are Some Persons that will not be taken off from the World's breasts, they have a better opinion of it then so.
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Let such enjoy their owne errour till they runne to ruine, and till their owne overthrow take them off:
Let such enjoy their own error till they run to ruin, and till their own overthrow take them off:
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Yet notwithstanding wee know that which an Ancient hath, that to whom God is once sweet, the World must needs bee bitter.
Yet notwithstanding we know that which an Ancient hath, that to whom God is once sweet, the World must needs be bitter.
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2 On the other side, the knowledge of this serveth to winne us to the Lord;
2 On the other side, the knowledge of this serves to win us to the Lord;
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that as the one draweth us off, so the other may drive us on.
that as the one draws us off, so the other may drive us on.
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when I consider how infinite he is in his love;
when I Consider how infinite he is in his love;
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I am ravished in spirit, I am taken up in the minde, and taken off in the flesh;
I am ravished in Spirit, I am taken up in the mind, and taken off in the Flesh;
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I have set my heart and affections on Heaven, and on heavenly things.
I have Set my heart and affections on Heaven, and on heavenly things.
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And now when I think on the Lord, there is my hope, and there is my helpe;
And now when I think on the Lord, there is my hope, and there is my help;
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and there where my helpe is, there is my love, and there is my life, and there is my Lord, there is Christ at the right hand of God:
and there where my help is, there is my love, and there is my life, and there is my Lord, there is christ At the right hand of God:
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Hee is the life of them that beleeve, hee is the resurrection from the dead; He is the life of them that believe, he is the resurrection from the dead;
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hee is the right hand where there is pleasure for evermore, for there shall be no more paine, no more death;
he is the right hand where there is pleasure for evermore, for there shall be no more pain, no more death;
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for the first things are past away (saith Saint Iohn in the Revelation) and all things are become new. for the First things Are passed away (Says Faint John in the Revelation) and all things Are become new.
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Oh hee that did but know the joyes that are reserved for such as are received to the Lord, would soone bee taken up from all conceits of the things of this life.
O he that did but know the Joys that Are reserved for such as Are received to the Lord, would soon be taken up from all conceits of the things of this life.
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Thinke you but of that great convocation house of Heaven, that high Court of Parliament, that great place of Majestie and honour, where all the spirits of just men made perfect are;
Think you but of that great convocation house of Heaven, that high Court of Parliament, that great place of Majesty and honour, where all the spirits of just men made perfect Are;
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where all the Saints departed live, where there are all the blessed Patriarches, godly Prophets, the glorious Apostles, the blessed Kings, and the goodly fellowship of Martyrs and Confessors; where there are the holy Angels, and Arch-Angels, Thrones, and Dominions, Seraphims, and Cherubins in those glorious Orbes;
where all the Saints departed live, where there Are all the blessed Patriarchs, godly prophets, the glorious Apostles, the blessed Kings, and the goodly fellowship of Martyrs and Confessors; where there Are the holy Angels, and Arch-Angels, Thrones, and Dominions, Seraphims, and Cherubim in those glorious Orbs;
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Where there is God, the blessed Trinitie, the King of Glorie, whose Glorie is more then can be seene, be sayd, conceived to be;
Where there is God, the blessed Trinity, the King of Glory, whose Glory is more then can be seen, be said, conceived to be;
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where the joy of the Saints is such as eye hath not seene, (no sayth Saint Austin eye hath not seene,
where the joy of the Saints is such as eye hath not seen, (no say Saint Austin eye hath not seen,
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for it is no colour, nor eare hath not heard, for it is no sound;
for it is no colour, nor ear hath not herd, for it is no found;
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nor never entred into the heart of man to conceive, for the heart of man must enter into it; where all shall bee filled with abundance of peace, so the Prophet:
nor never entered into the heart of man to conceive, for the heart of man must enter into it; where all shall be filled with abundance of peace, so the Prophet:
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they shall not only taste and see how good the Lord is, but they shall be filled with abundance,
they shall not only taste and see how good the Lord is, but they shall be filled with abundance,
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and they shall drink out of the River running over with infinite and transcendent pleasures;
and they shall drink out of the River running over with infinite and transcendent pleasures;
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where there gold shall be peace, and their silver shall bee peace, and their land shall bee peace, and their life shall bee peace, and their joy shall be peace, and their God shall be peace, and the God of peace, hee shall fill them with the peace of God; and that peace is it which passeth, which is infinitely beyond all understanding. Glorious things are spoken of thee, thou Citie of God;
where there gold shall be peace, and their silver shall be peace, and their land shall be peace, and their life shall be peace, and their joy shall be peace, and their God shall be peace, and the God of peace, he shall fill them with the peace of God; and that peace is it which passes, which is infinitely beyond all understanding. Glorious things Are spoken of thee, thou city of God;
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where the King is veritie, and the Law is charitie, and the State is felicitie, and the Life is eternitie.
where the King is verity, and the Law is charity, and the State is felicity, and the Life is eternity.
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The comparing of these two things together, of this lifes miserie, and that lifes felicitie and eternitie, would make a man sing and to sigh too.
The comparing of these two things together, of this life's misery, and that life's felicity and eternity, would make a man sing and to sighs too.
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It would make him sing, I singing is in the Temple, and sighing is in the Tabernacle;
It would make him sing, I singing is in the Temple, and sighing is in the Tabernacle;
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singing in the Temple, Blessed are they that dwell in thy house, they shall be alwaies praysing thee; here is singing:
singing in the Temple, Blessed Are they that dwell in thy house, they shall be always praising thee; Here is singing:
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but sighing is in the Tabernacle, for while wee are in this Tabernacle, therefore sigh wee, desiring to be dissolved and to be clothed upon with our house which is from Heaven:
but sighing is in the Tabernacle, for while we Are in this Tabernacle, Therefore sighs we, desiring to be dissolved and to be clothed upon with our house which is from Heaven:
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for while wee are here we cannot be happie, for this life is miserie, This bee spoken for our selves.
for while we Are Here we cannot be happy, for this life is misery, This be spoken for our selves.
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The second application of this plea is for others:
The second application of this plea is for Others:
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seeing this life is such a life of miserie, and that life is such a life of glory and immortality;
seeing this life is such a life of misery, and that life is such a life of glory and immortality;
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our present hap so base, our future hope so excellent: this should stay us and take us off from mourning for such as are departed,
our present hap so base, our future hope so excellent: this should stay us and take us off from mourning for such as Are departed,
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as if wee were without hope of them.
as if we were without hope of them.
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Hope is in the Text the principall thing, and to lament and mourn for those that are departed, wee should bee so farre from it,
Hope is in the Text the principal thing, and to lament and mourn for those that Are departed, we should be so Far from it,
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as to rejoyce in our spirits for the blessed translation of such into eternall rest from this vale of miserie, I say we should rejoyce in their very translation.
as to rejoice in our spirits for the blessed Translation of such into Eternal rest from this vale of misery, I say we should rejoice in their very Translation.
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What dost thou mourne and lament, and hang downe the head, and all for losse of such as are departed and gone to rest with God? Oh but thou wilt say, thou art not heavie for their gaine, but for thine owne losse:
What dost thou mourn and lament, and hang down the head, and all for loss of such as Are departed and gone to rest with God? O but thou wilt say, thou art not heavy for their gain, but for thine own loss:
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but seeing thy losse is the lesse, and their gaine the greater, why dost thou not observe a meane and a proportion in these things?
but seeing thy loss is the less, and their gain the greater, why dost thou not observe a mean and a proportion in these things?
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I confesse, it is very fitting both in Civility, and Divinity, and agreeable to the lawes both of Grace,
I confess, it is very fitting both in Civility, and Divinity, and agreeable to the laws both of Grace,
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and Nature, that there should be mourning, especially in the house of mourning, at times and occasions offered in this nature, it cannot otherwise be.
and Nature, that there should be mourning, especially in the house of mourning, At times and occasions offered in this nature, it cannot otherwise be.
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But for Rachel to mourne for her Children, so as that shee would not be comforted;
But for Rachel to mourn for her Children, so as that she would not be comforted;
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not but that shee could have beene comforted, but shee would not, that is not well.
not but that she could have been comforted, but she would not, that is not well.
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But I say here is comfort in abundance, and here is that which must stay us from being transported with impatient griefe;
But I say Here is Comfort in abundance, and Here is that which must stay us from being transported with impatient grief;
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THE PLATFORME OF CHARITIE; OR, THE LIBERALL MANS GVIDE. SERMON XXXIX. GAL. 6. 10.
THE PLATFORME OF CHARITY; OR, THE LIBERAL MANS GUIDE. SERMON XXXIX. GAL. 6. 10.
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wee must overcome all our griefe with patience, with a blessed expectation of our owne dissolution,
we must overcome all our grief with patience, with a blessed expectation of our own dissolution,
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for we must thinke we shall goe to them, they shall not returne to us;
for we must think we shall go to them, they shall not return to us;
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let us desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ, which is best for them,
let us desire to be dissolved and to be with christ, which is best for them,
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and for mee, I and for thee too. Enough of the fift Point.
and for me, I and for thee too. Enough of the fift Point.
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The last, (which I will but name, that so I may runne through this whole Scripture at this time) is this, that
The last, (which I will but name, that so I may run through this Whole Scripture At this time) is this, that
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The righteous and the hopefull, they are not miserable; The righteous and the hopeful, they Are not miserable;
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they are not most miserable, not the most miserable of all, nay they are not miserable at all. How prove you that?
they Are not most miserable, not the most miserable of all, nay they Are not miserable At all. How prove you that?
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By the force of the Argument here that the Apostle useth: for this being a part of an Argument, and an Hypotheticall proposition, he reasoneth thus:
By the force of the Argument Here that the Apostle uses: for this being a part of an Argument, and an Hypothetical proposition, he reasoneth thus:
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If in this life onely we have hope in Christ, then are we miserable, but now for this life onely we have not hope in Christ: he doth not set our rest there,If in this life only we have hope in christ, then Are we miserable, but now for this life only we have not hope in christ: he does not Set our rest there,
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therefore wee are not of all men the most miserable. How prove you that? because the most wicked, the most wretched;
Therefore we Are not of all men the most miserable. How prove you that? Because the most wicked, the most wretched;
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so the lesse wicked, the least wretched; and the most righteous, the best blest, and the least miserable.
so the less wicked, the least wretched; and the most righteous, the best blessed, and the least miserable.
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Not the most? not at all.
Not the most? not At all.
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Not at all? No, for as the outward prosperitie of the wicked in this World is no true prosperitie,
Not At all? No, for as the outward Prosperity of the wicked in this World is no true Prosperity,
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so the outward adversitie of the godly is no true miserie:
so the outward adversity of the godly is no true misery:
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it is not such as doth destitute and dissolute a man utterly, but you shall have the faithfull come off with hope, I and with rejoycing rather then grudging and repining at it;
it is not such as does destitute and dissolute a man utterly, but you shall have the faithful come off with hope, I and with rejoicing rather then grudging and repining At it;
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yea they joy in their sufferings, and at last are more then conquerours; and all this sheweth then, that that they are farre enough from miserie.
yea they joy in their sufferings, and At last Are more then conquerors; and all this shows then, that that they Are Far enough from misery.
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Well, the knowledge of this lifes miseri• …, the knowledge of our not being at all miserable th• … 〈 ◊ 〉 righteous;
Well, the knowledge of this life's miseri• …, the knowledge of our not being At all miserable th• … 〈 ◊ 〉 righteous;
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should teach all of us to bee righteous, to be religious, to strive to be godly,
should teach all of us to be righteous, to be religious, to strive to be godly,
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if not for the love of vertue, and pietie, and holinesse, and such kinde of Graces as all good Christians and godly persons should be,
if not for the love of virtue, and piety, and holiness, and such kind of Graces as all good Christians and godly Persons should be,
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though there were no Hell to punish, nor no Heaven to cherish a man in; though there were no reward for the good, nor revenge against the bad:
though there were no Hell to Punish, nor no Heaven to cherish a man in; though there were no reward for the good, nor revenge against the bad:
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yet notwithstanding the love of vertue should constraine an ingenious Christian to strive after holinesse and pietie:
yet notwithstanding the love of virtue should constrain an ingenious Christian to strive After holiness and piety:
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In them you may observe briefly these three parts.
In them you may observe briefly these three parts.
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but if not for the love of religion, let us doe it for the feare of the miserie that may befall us, which wee shall prevent if wee remember now our duties;
but if not for the love of Religion, let us do it for the Fear of the misery that may befall us, which we shall prevent if we Remember now our duties;
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that is to bee godly, and to be righteous, for the righteous man is not, cannot be miserable.
that is to be godly, and to be righteous, for the righteous man is not, cannot be miserable.
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And then lastly, this shall serve to shew to us, how it ought to keepe off the World from judging rashly:
And then lastly, this shall serve to show to us, how it ought to keep off the World from judging rashly:
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there is a great obliquitie, and a perverse judgement in the World;
there is a great obliquity, and a perverse judgement in the World;
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men censure those that are in any kinde of miserie to bee of all men the most miserable:
men censure those that Are in any kind of misery to be of all men the most miserable:
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whereas we know that this is no true misery on their part, for it is but outward, it is but temporall misery, it is no true reall miserie.
whereas we know that this is no true misery on their part, for it is but outward, it is but temporal misery, it is no true real misery.
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And thererore this serveth to rectifie the obliquitie of such mens judgements;
And thererore this serves to rectify the obliquity of such men's Judgments;
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as doe determine the godly to bee in a miserable conditon, whereas the contrary is most true:
as do determine the godly to be in a miserable condition, whereas the contrary is most true:
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for wee count them (sayth Saint Iames) blessed that endure.
for we count them (say Faint James) blessed that endure.
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Do they endure to the very death? Blessed are they that dye in the Lord,
Do they endure to the very death? Blessed Are they that die in the Lord,
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for they rest from their labours: and who would not dye here, that hee may dwell with God there in rest? who that loveth, who that hopeth, would not be where his love, where his hope is? would not have what hee hopeth for? Doth not the Lord say to his servant Moses, No man can see my face and live? Oh (sayth a Father) let mee dye then! for they rest from their labours: and who would not die Here, that he may dwell with God there in rest? who that loves, who that Hopes, would not be where his love, where his hope is? would not have what he Hopes for? Does not the Lord say to his servant Moses, No man can see my face and live? O (say a Father) let me die then!
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for I will dye to see thee:
for I will die to see thee:
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who would not dye for the present, to dwell ever where his hope is? If in this life we had onely hope,
who would not die for the present, to dwell ever where his hope is? If in this life we had only hope,
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then were we of all men the most miserable: but our hope is not onely in this life of the things of this life;then were we of all men the most miserable: but our hope is not only in this life of the things of this life;
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therefore wee are not of all men most miserable, no not miserable at all. I have done with my Text:
Therefore we Are not of all men most miserable, no not miserable At all. I have done with my Text:
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You see the occasion of our present meeting to Interre this little Child in Christian buriall, the last service and dutie we owe to deceased Saints:
You see the occasion of our present meeting to Inter this little Child in Christian burial, the last service and duty we owe to deceased Saints:
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I cannot, and I know you expect not that I should say any thing of it.
I cannot, and I know you expect not that I should say any thing of it.
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It is a Child of the Covenant, sealed in the Covenant, dyed in the Covenant, resteth according to the Covenant, with the God of the Covenant, of whom I doubt no more of a happy rest with Christ the mediatour of the Covenant, then I do of the Covenant that Christ hath sealed.
It is a Child of the Covenant, sealed in the Covenant, died in the Covenant, rests according to the Covenant, with the God of the Covenant, of whom I doubt no more of a happy rest with christ the Mediator of the Covenant, then I do of the Covenant that christ hath sealed.
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and so I leave it in that rest, and returne our selves to our owne dutie and service, to call upon God for a blessing. FINIS.
and so I leave it in that rest, and return our selves to our own duty and service, to call upon God for a blessing. FINIS.
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As wee have therefore opportunitie, let us doe good to all, especially to them who are of the houshold of faith.
As we have Therefore opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to them who Are of the household of faith.
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IN the sixt verse of this Chapter the Apostle begins to perswade these Galatians, (to whom he wrote) to Beneficence: and having in the ninth verse; the verse before the Text;
IN the sixt verse of this Chapter the Apostle begins to persuade these Galatians, (to whom he wrote) to Beneficence: and having in the ninth verse; the verse before the Text;
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given them great incouragement in this course.
given them great encouragement in this course.
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Bee not wearie (saith he) of well-doing: for in due season we shall reape, if we faint not. be not weary (Says he) of welldoing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
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The words I have now read to you, are an inference upon that which went before, seeing if wee hold out, we shall reape in due time:
The words I have now read to you, Are an Inference upon that which went before, seeing if we hold out, we shall reap in due time:
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then (faith the Apostle) As wee have opportunitie, let us doe good to all, &c. To speake something for the opening of the words, and then to obsere the maine things the Apostle intends in this place. As wee have opportunitie.
then (faith the Apostle) As we have opportunity, let us do good to all, etc. To speak something for the opening of the words, and then to obsere the main things the Apostle intends in this place. As we have opportunity.
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Cairos, signifieth more then time, As wee have time, so the old Translation reades it; Cairos, signifies more then time, As we have time, so the old translation reads it;
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but the word signifieth more, there is a Chronos, and a Cairos, a time, and an opportunitie of time.
but the word signifies more, there is a Chronos, and a Cairos, a time, and an opportunity of time.
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There is a time taken in the largest sence, there is an opportunitie of time restrained to those advantages of times, that a man by wisedome may make unto himselfe for the performing of any dutie that God requires of him.
There is a time taken in the Largest sense, there is an opportunity of time restrained to those advantages of times, that a man by Wisdom may make unto himself for the performing of any duty that God requires of him.
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This must be understood with a reference to what was spoken of before, Wee shall reape if wee faint not.
This must be understood with a Referente to what was spoken of before, we shall reap if we faint not.
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Hee shewes there is a time of sowing, and a time of reaping:
He shows there is a time of sowing, and a time of reaping:
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and so in Eccles. 3. There is a time for all things, there is a time to sow, and a time to reape.
and so in Eccles. 3. There is a time for all things, there is a time to sow, and a time to reap.
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Now while the sowing time lasts (for that is the opportunitie that hee now speakes of) while the time of sowing lasts;
Now while the sowing time lasts (for that is the opportunity that he now speaks of) while the time of sowing lasts;
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let us embrace those times and opportunities for the doing of good. Let us (as wee have opportunitie) doe good to all.
let us embrace those times and opportunities for the doing of good. Let us (as we have opportunity) do good to all.
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Doe good, is of a large extent, it is of as large an extent, as the law.Do good, is of a large extent, it is of as large an extent, as the law.
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All is good that is agreeable to Gods will revealed.
All is good that is agreeable to God's will revealed.
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Bee renewed in the spirit of your mindes, that you may know what the good and acceptable will of God is. But in this place it is restrained to some particular acts of Beneficence towards men, towards the servants of God: be renewed in the Spirit of your minds, that you may know what the good and acceptable will of God is. But in this place it is restrained to Some particular acts of Beneficence towards men, towards the Servants of God:
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which are then said to be good deedes, and good acts, when there is a concurrence betweene the action,
which Are then said to be good Deeds, and good acts, when there is a concurrence between the actium,
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and the affection, with conformitie to the Rule. First, there must be actions. It is not speaking good, nor meaning good only, but it is doing good.
and the affection, with conformity to the Rule. First, there must be actions. It is not speaking good, nor meaning good only, but it is doing good.
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Saith the Apostle, If a brother be naked, or hungrie, or cold, and you say to him, goe in peace, warme thee,
Says the Apostle, If a brother be naked, or hungry, or cold, and you say to him, go in peace, warm thee,
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but you give him no fire: and goe and cloath thee, but you give him no apparell:
but you give him no fire: and go and cloth thee, but you give him no apparel:
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and goe and feed thee, but you give him no meate. Here are good words now:and go and feed thee, but you give him no meat. Here Are good words now:
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but the deedes are not answerable; here are no good deedes at all.
but the Deeds Are not answerable; Here Are no good Deeds At all.
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Solomon compares such complementall charitie, that is only verball, and in outward expression, to Cloudes and windes without raine. Solomon compares such complemental charity, that is only verbal, and in outward expression, to Clouds and winds without rain.
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Not much unlike the boxes of Apothecaries, that are adorned with glorious tytles without, but open them,
Not much unlike the boxes of Apothecaries, that Are adorned with glorious titles without, but open them,
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and examine the insides, you shall finde nothing but emptinesse. Well, that is the first thing: there must bee good actions.
and examine the insides, you shall find nothing but emptiness. Well, that is the First thing: there must be good actions.
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Againe secondly, these must have a good rise, they must proceed from a good affection too:
Again secondly, these must have a good rise, they must proceed from a good affection too:
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or else they lose the name of good actions. Make the tree good, and the fruit shall bee of the same condition:
or Else they loose the name of good actions. Make the tree good, and the fruit shall be of the same condition:
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the actions are not good, if the affections bee naught, and therefore the same God, that requires beneficence, hee commands benevolence also,
the actions Are not good, if the affections be nought, and Therefore the same God, that requires beneficence, he commands benevolence also,
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and would have men become tender-hearted, and put on the bowels of compassion: that they should Sympathize with others, and be like affectioned to them;
and would have men become tender-hearted, and put on the bowels of compassion: that they should Sympathise with Others, and be like affectioned to them;
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to mourne with those that mourne, and to be with those that are bound, as being bound with them.
to mourn with those that mourn, and to be with those that Are bound, as being bound with them.
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This is that which our Saviour calls being mercifull. Bee mercifull, as your heavenly Father is mercifull.
This is that which our Saviour calls being merciful. be merciful, as your heavenly Father is merciful.
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Hee saith not only doe workes of mercie;
He Says not only do works of mercy;
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but be mercifull, doe them from a mercifull heart, from bowels of compassion, that yearne towards those that are in necessitie. That is the second thing.
but be merciful, do them from a merciful heart, from bowels of compassion, that yearn towards those that Are in necessity. That is the second thing.
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But then thirdly, these actions, and these affections whence they rise, they must hold conformitie with the Law.
But then Thirdly, these actions, and these affections whence they rise, they must hold conformity with the Law.
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There is no good, but what is conformable to the rule of goodnesse: that is the written word of God:
There is no good, but what is conformable to the Rule of Goodness: that is the written word of God:
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and therefore all those will-worships and idle ceremonies made according to the inventions of man;
and Therefore all those will-worships and idle ceremonies made according to the Inventions of man;
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as a thousand devices in Poperie (wherein they intimate a show of great Liberalitie) they are not good deedes,
as a thousand devices in Popery (wherein they intimate a show of great Liberality) they Are not good Deeds,
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because they want that good rule that should uphold and make them so. So much shall serve for the opening of it.
Because they want that good Rule that should uphold and make them so. So much shall serve for the opening of it.
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Good deedes then are such actions as rise from a sanctified affection; and receive ground and warrant from Gods will revealed in his Word to men.
Good Deeds then Are such actions as rise from a sanctified affection; and receive ground and warrant from God's will revealed in his Word to men.
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Againe, there is a third terme yet. Doe good to all men;
Again, there is a third term yet. Do good to all men;
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What doth the Apostle meane, that every man should receive the fruits of our Beneficence? There are some men notoriously wicked,
What does the Apostle mean, that every man should receive the fruits of our Beneficence? There Are Some men notoriously wicked,
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and rather to be punished than relieved: The Apostle meanes not such, for hee gives you a Caution;
and rather to be punished than relieved: The Apostle means not such, for he gives you a Caution;
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If any man worke not, let him not eate. Relieve him not that hath abilitie to get, and will live idlie, and unprofitably; If any man work not, let him not eat. Relieve him not that hath ability to get, and will live idly, and unprofitably;
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But doe good to all men;
But do good to all men;
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that is, to all men so farre as you see them in extreme want, unable to helpe themselves,
that is, to all men so Far as you see them in extreme want, unable to help themselves,
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if their lawfull necessities call upon your charitie, in this respect all men must be looked unto,
if their lawful necessities call upon your charity, in this respect all men must be looked unto,
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but especially To the houshold of Faith.
but especially To the household of Faith.
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By houshold of faith, here he meanes the multitude of beleevers, and not only those that dwell neere us,
By household of faith, Here he means the multitude of believers, and not only those that dwell near us,
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and about us, but those that are dispersed throughout the whole earth, the Churches of God:
and about us, but those that Are dispersed throughout the Whole earth, the Churches of God:
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The dispersion spoken of through all the parts of the world are this houshold of faith: all the Saints of God, in what difference or distance soever one from another,
The dispersion spoken of through all the parts of the world Are this household of faith: all the Saints of God, in what difference or distance soever one from Another,
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yet they are of the same houshold together; of the same Church of God.
yet they Are of the same household together; of the same Church of God.
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So the Church of God is called, the house of God; and sometime it is understood of the Church militant,
So the Church of God is called, the house of God; and sometime it is understood of the Church militant,
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and sometime of the Church triumphant. Of the Church triumphant: In my Father 〈 ◊ 〉 many mansions.
and sometime of the Church triumphant. Of the Church triumphant: In my Father 〈 ◊ 〉 many mansions.
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There it is heaven, the place of the blessed. Then for the Church militant:
There it is heaven, the place of the blessed. Then for the Church militant:
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Moses was faithfull in all his house, saith the Text. And Paul exhorts Timothie how hee should carry himselfe in the house of God: that is in the Church militant.Moses was faithful in all his house, Says the Text. And Paul exhorts Timothy how he should carry himself in the house of God: that is in the Church militant.
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As for those that live above us, they need not our good workes and actions, therefore it is intended of those that are here in the Church militant;
As for those that live above us, they need not our good works and actions, Therefore it is intended of those that Are Here in the Church militant;
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that is called Gods houshold, because there is such a communion amongst beleevers, as amongst those that live in the same house, that abide under the same roofe;
that is called God's household, Because there is such a communion among believers, as among those that live in the same house, that abide under the same roof;
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that live under the same government, that eat at the same Table, &c. So then you have the meaning of all, which is no more but this;
that live under the same government, that eat At the same Table, etc. So then you have the meaning of all, which is no more but this;
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Take those advantages of times, which you can obtaine (or el• … many will slip unprofitablie) to bee conversant in such actions of mercie which tend to the reliefe of tho• … that want them.
Take those advantages of times, which you can obtain (or el• … many will slip unprofitably) to be conversant in such actions of mercy which tend to the relief of tho• … that want them.
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If there be extreme necessitie, doe good to all ▪ but if you may make choyce of persons to whom you may doe good:
If there be extreme necessity, do good to all ▪ but if you may make choice of Persons to whom you may do good:
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choose the houshold of faith. Thus you have the substance, and the meaning of the words.
choose the household of faith. Thus you have the substance, and the meaning of the words.
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The first is a determination, or limitation of time, to which the Saints are tyed in the performance of the duties that are injoyned them:
The First is a determination, or limitation of time, to which the Saints Are tied in the performance of the duties that Are enjoined them:
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as you have opportunitie, and while you have time. Secondly, there is a declaration of dutie: doe good. as you have opportunity, and while you have time. Secondly, there is a declaration of duty: do good.
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Thirdly, there is a description of the persons to whom this good must be done; first more generally:
Thirdly, there is a description of the Persons to whom this good must be done; First more generally:
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Doe good to all: and then more particularly, and with an especiall note; Especially to those of the houshold of Faith. Of these in order.Do good to all: and then more particularly, and with an especial note; Especially to those of the household of Faith. Of these in order.
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First, for the determination of time (to take the words as they lie) while you have time therefore, or as you have opportunitie, the words themselves doe render the maine point.
First, for the determination of time (to take the words as they lie) while you have time Therefore, or as you have opportunity, the words themselves do render the main point.
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It is the dutie of Christians to take their advantages of times: to take the best opportunities of their life to doe good.
It is the duty of Christians to take their advantages of times: to take the best opportunities of their life to do good.
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I will speake somewhat by way of Explication of the point; and something by way of Application, and so proceed to what followes. First for the Explication:
I will speak somewhat by Way of Explication of the point; and something by Way of Application, and so proceed to what follows. First for the Explication:
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what is intended, or meant in it, when we incite you to embrace times and opportunities.
what is intended, or meant in it, when we incite you to embrace times and opportunities.
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Briefly these two things are meant in it. First, that you should bee sure not to lose the time of life. And
Briefly these two things Are meant in it. First, that you should be sure not to loose the time of life. And
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Secondly, that you should not forgoe the advantages, and opportunities of estates.
Secondly, that you should not forgo the advantages, and opportunities of estates.
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You shall not alwayes have life to doe good: and it may bee (if you have life) you • … all not alwayes enjoy meanes,
You shall not always have life to do good: and it may be (if you have life) you • … all not always enjoy means,
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and abilitie to doe good. Wh• … • … ou have life therefore, and time, doe good; or while you enjoy meanes:
and ability to do good. Wh• … • … ou have life Therefore, and time, do good; or while you enjoy means:
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and so power to doe good: embrace these opportunities. That is the meaning of the Apostle in this place.
and so power to do good: embrace these opportunities. That is the meaning of the Apostle in this place.
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First, then there must be a doing good while you have life; let your good workes goe before you;
First, then there must be a doing good while you have life; let your good works go before you;
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doe things while you live, and deferre not the performance of them till your death.
do things while you live, and defer not the performance of them till your death.
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Make you friends of the unrighteous Mammon, that when you want, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. Make you Friends of the unrighteous Mammon, that when you want, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.
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Hee calls that unrighteous Mammon, not that it is unrighteously gotten only (though that may be meant) but that which is unrighteously kept, is unrighteous Mammon to you;
He calls that unrighteous Mammon, not that it is unrighteously got only (though that may be meant) but that which is unrighteously kept, is unrighteous Mammon to you;
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if you procured it never so justly, unlesse you doe rightly dispose of it;
if you procured it never so justly, unless you do rightly dispose of it;
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and if you be desirous to doe right in disposing of your mammon, of your wealth, doe it now;
and if you be desirous to do right in disposing of your mammon, of your wealth, do it now;
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what is the reason else that he deferres the doing good in health, unlesse it be for feare of wanting himselfe? such distrust hee hath in the providence of God.
what is the reason Else that he defers the doing good in health, unless it be for Fear of wanting himself? such distrust he hath in the providence of God.
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That when you want that power, and those times, you may enjoy the comfortable fruit of the well-redeeming of the time of your life, to receive you into everlasting habitations.
That when you want that power, and those times, you may enjoy the comfortable fruit of the well-redeeming of the time of your life, to receive you into everlasting habitations.
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In the 25. verse of the 16. Luke, it is the challenge of Abraham to Dives; Sonne remember that thou in thy life-time, haddest thy goods, (for so the word signifieth) thou haddest thy opportunities of life,
In the 25. verse of the 16. Lycia, it is the challenge of Abraham to Dives; Son Remember that thou in thy lifetime, Hadst thy goods, (for so the word signifies) thou Hadst thy opportunities of life,
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and of goods too, but now thou hast neither life nor goods left thee, to doe good with;
and of goods too, but now thou hast neither life nor goods left thee, to do good with;
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and therefore hee is blessed, and thou art tormented.
and Therefore he is blessed, and thou art tormented.
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It was the folly of those five Virgins. They tooke not the opportunitie of life (for that is the thing meant there) but they posted over all to the last,
It was the folly of those five Virgins. They took not the opportunity of life (for that is the thing meant there) but they posted over all to the last,
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and hoped that all might bee effected in a trice or minute of their life, which would haue held them employment enough all the dayes of their lives:
and hoped that all might be effected in a trice or minute of their life, which would have held them employment enough all the days of their lives:
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And therefore they came short of heaven; the gates were shut against them, as you see, when the Bridegroome came.
And Therefore they Come short of heaven; the gates were shut against them, as you see, when the Bridegroom Come.
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If any man imagine, because it is said, Blessed are they that die in the Lord, for they rest from their labours, and their workes follow them.
If any man imagine, Because it is said, Blessed Are they that die in the Lord, for they rest from their labours, and their works follow them.
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That therefore it matters not, so long as a man doth good at his death, though hee have neglected the wayes of goodnesse all his life.
That Therefore it matters not, so long as a man does good At his death, though he have neglected the ways of Goodness all his life.
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Let them know that by works there, is not meant the actions of men, but the fruites of their actions.
Let them know that by works there, is not meant the actions of men, but the fruits of their actions.
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Their workes follow them; not the workes they have deferred untill death, but the fruites of those workes, they did while they were living,Their works follow them; not the works they have deferred until death, but the fruits of those works, they did while they were living,
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and received not the benefit of them untill death. Their workes follow them; that is the fruits of their workes.
and received not the benefit of them until death. Their works follow them; that is the fruits of their works.
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It is more good and pleasant by farre, to have the actions goe before, and the fruites,
It is more good and pleasant by Far, to have the actions go before, and the fruits,
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and comfortable effects to succeed, and follow after.
and comfortable effects to succeed, and follow After.
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But if any man yet suppose that hee may make that up in his Will, which he hath neglected, all his life long:
But if any man yet suppose that he may make that up in his Will, which he hath neglected, all his life long:
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and though hee have lived miserably, covetously, and unprofitably, all the dayes of his life; yet his thoughts may tell him, that by the Charitable Bequests of his last Testament;
and though he have lived miserably, covetously, and unprofitably, all the days of his life; yet his thoughts may tell him, that by the Charitable Bequests of his last Testament;
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as bequeathing largely to the Church and Common-wealth, and to all sorts of people, hee may at the last make fit compensation and satisfaction, for neglect of former duties.
as bequeathing largely to the Church and Commonwealth, and to all sorts of people, he may At the last make fit compensation and satisfaction, for neglect of former duties.
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Let no man deceive himselfe with such a bad resolution, for first it argues a signe of infidelitie, that a man will not trust God,
Let no man deceive himself with such a bad resolution, for First it argues a Signen of infidelity, that a man will not trust God,
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for feare he should want in his life-time;
for Fear he should want in his lifetime;
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Besides, the same God which bids thee doe good when thou hast opportunitie, and while thou enjoyest the advantage of life, hee expects it now.
Beside, the same God which bids thee doe good when thou hast opportunity, and while thou enjoyest the advantage of life, he expects it now.
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And it may bee truly said of many that neglect those times of doing good while they lived,
And it may be truly said of many that neglect those times of doing good while they lived,
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and have now supplied that defect in their death, by the large benevolence of their: Wills;
and have now supplied that defect in their death, by the large benevolence of their: Wills;
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Their will is good, but their deed is • … ught. So much for the first point. I proceed unto the second;Their will is good, but their deed is • … ught. So much for the First point. I proceed unto the second;
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that is, thou must not only take the time of thy life, but also the opportunitie of thy meanes, and thy estate;
that is, thou must not only take the time of thy life, but also the opportunity of thy means, and thy estate;
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while there is yet a price in thine hand: while thou hast opportunitie, and enjoyest wealth to doe good with;
while there is yet a price in thine hand: while thou hast opportunity, and enjoyest wealth to do good with;
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redeeme the advantages and opportunities by employing them in that way, for which thou didst receive them.
Redeem the advantages and opportunities by employing them in that Way, for which thou didst receive them.
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The time may come wherein you may desire to doe good, but cannot; wanting at estate, and opportunities whereby to doe it.
The time may come wherein you may desire to do good, but cannot; wanting At estate, and opportunities whereby to do it.
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Marke what Solomon saith, Wilt thou trust in a thing of nothing? for Riches have wings as an Eagle, and flie away toward heaven.
Mark what Solomon Says, Wilt thou trust in a thing of nothing? for Riches have wings as an Eagl, and fly away towards heaven.
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It is the vanitie of men, that they still forbeare, and stay, while their estates increase;
It is the vanity of men, that they still forbear, and stay, while their estates increase;
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pretending that then they shall bee better able to doe good, and extend themselves more largely:
pretending that then they shall be better able to do good, and extend themselves more largely:
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or that they may keepe their wealth, and waite for a better opportunitie.
or that they may keep their wealth, and wait for a better opportunity.
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But why wilt thou trust in a thing of nothing? Thou seest a fowle in her flight,
But why wilt thou trust in a thing of nothing? Thou See a fowl in her flight,
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and now (it may be) thou perceivest it, but instantly it vanisheth out of thy sight.
and now (it may be) thou perceivest it, but instantly it Vanishes out of thy sighed.
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Why riches have wings (saith Solomon.) Thou hast them now in thy possession, and retainest them fast in hold, but presently they are departed;
Why riches have wings (Says Solomon.) Thou hast them now in thy possession, and retainest them fast in hold, but presently they Are departed;
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they flie as an Eagle out of thy sight.
they fly as an Eagl out of thy sighed.
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And the same wise man when he exhorteth men to cast their bread upon the waters; Hee gives them this reason:
And the same wise man when he exhorteth men to cast their bred upon the waters; He gives them this reason:
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Thou knowest not what evills; thou knowest not what judgements and calamities God intends to bring upon that Nation where thou livest; upon the Citie; Thou Knowest not what evils; thou Knowest not what Judgments and calamities God intends to bring upon that nation where thou Livest; upon the city;
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upon the Familie where thou dwellest; upon thy person or estate: Thou knowest not what evils God will bring upon the earth.
upon the Family where thou dwellest; upon thy person or estate: Thou Knowest not what evils God will bring upon the earth.
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And so likewise charge rich men in this world, that they hee not highminded;
And so likewise charge rich men in this world, that they he not High-minded;
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and that they trust not in uncertaine riches, but in the living God; that they bee readie to distribute,
and that they trust not in uncertain riches, but in the living God; that they be ready to distribute,
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and to communicate, and to doe good workes. and to communicate, and to do good works.
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What is it that hinders men from distributing, and communicating? Because they trust in uncertaine Riches.
What is it that hinders men from distributing, and communicating? Because they trust in uncertain Riches.
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For if they would now learne, not to trust in uncertaine Riches, but account them uncertaine as they are;
For if they would now Learn, not to trust in uncertain Riches, but account them uncertain as they Are;
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and put confidence in the living God, who can provide for them, when those outward meanes (which they so much rely on) faile their expectations, they would then be more liberall,
and put confidence in the living God, who can provide for them, when those outward means (which they so much rely on) fail their Expectations, they would then be more liberal,
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and bountifull, and readie to doe good, and to communicate. So then here is the meaning of the point. Take the opportunities of life.
and bountiful, and ready to do good, and to communicate. So then Here is the meaning of the point. Take the opportunities of life.
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That is, first take the time of life, while you may doe good;
That is, First take the time of life, while you may do good;
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and then take the meanes, the wealth, and estate, which is the time of your meanes.
and then take the means, the wealth, and estate, which is the time of your means.
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For this observe Iobs case, hee goes on discoursing of this very point, he was now a man stript of all hee had,
For this observe Jobs case, he Goes on discoursing of this very point, he was now a man stripped of all he had,
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but the other day the Richest man in the East;
but the other day the Richest man in the East;
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the S• … ans and Caldeans had carried away his goods, his cattell, and his children,
the S• … ans and Chaldaeans had carried away his goods, his cattle, and his children,
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and all things were taken from him.
and all things were taken from him.
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Yet there was onething that administred comfort, in the day of his adversitie and his affliction,
Yet there was onething that administered Comfort, in the day of his adversity and his affliction,
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And it was this, saith he; If I have made the eyes of the poore to faile;
And it was this, Says he; If I have made the eyes of the poor to fail;
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or if I eate my morsels alone;
or if I eat my morsels alone;
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or if I have not relieved the fatherlesse, &c. If I have not done thus and thus;or if I have not relieved the fatherless, etc. If I have not done thus and thus;
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then let the Lords fiercest judgement fall upon mee; But herein consists my comfort, my conscience beares mee witnesse, that when I had wealth,
then let the lords Fiercest judgement fallen upon me; But herein consists my Comfort, my conscience bears me witness, that when I had wealth,
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and estate, and enjoyed the goods of this life, I did good.
and estate, and enjoyed the goods of this life, I did good.
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I was father to the fatherlesse; a foot to the lame, and eyes to the blind.
I was father to the fatherless; a foot to the lame, and eyes to the blind.
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I did all the good that lay within the compasse of my power to doe, when I had meanes to doe it.
I did all the good that lay within the compass of my power to do, when I had means to do it.
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I say, little doe you know (beloved) whatsoever thou art, whatsoever estate thou hast;
I say, little do you know (Beloved) whatsoever thou art, whatsoever estate thou hast;
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though thou be as a naile fastned in a sure place, and thinkest thou shalt never bee moved from this condition:
though thou be as a nail fastened in a sure place, and Thinkest thou shalt never be moved from this condition:
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Thou knowest not how soone God may turne his hand upon thee, when thou maist bee as Iob was on the dunghill deprived of all comforts.
Thou Knowest not how soon God may turn his hand upon thee, when thou Mayest be as Job was on the dunghill deprived of all comforts.
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What will be thy consolation then? that when thou hadst wealth, thou didst good with it.
What will be thy consolation then? that when thou Hadst wealth, thou didst good with it.
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It will adde to thy affliction, that thou hadst great possessions, and didst neither glorifie God, nor doe good to men.
It will add to thy affliction, that thou Hadst great possessions, and didst neither Glorify God, nor do good to men.
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So much for the opening of the point; I come to apply it.
So much for the opening of the point; I come to apply it.
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First then, it serves for the reproofe of many to whom God hath given the price in their hands: But they want hearts to embrace the opportunities of doing good.
First then, it serves for the reproof of many to whom God hath given the price in their hands: But they want hearts to embrace the opportunities of doing good.
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They pretend to doe good, and have a mind inclining to good:
They pretend to do good, and have a mind inclining to good:
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But they have no heart to take the opportunities, and advantages of times, and meanes, which God hath bestowed on them for the same purpose;
But they have no heart to take the opportunities, and advantages of times, and means, which God hath bestowed on them for the same purpose;
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they want hearts to embrace those. Remember what Solomon saith;
they want hearts to embrace those. remember what Solomon Says;
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Say not to thy neighbour, goe, and come againe to morrow, if it bee now in thine hands to give him. Say not to thy neighbour, go, and come again to morrow, if it be now in thine hands to give him.
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The Lord will not only have a man, not denie to doe good, but besides that, hee would not have him delay to doe good;
The Lord will not only have a man, not deny to do good, but beside that, he would not have him Delay to do good;
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put him not from thee till to morrow, if his helpe remaine in thine hands to day;
put him not from thee till to morrow, if his help remain in thine hands to day;
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yea, though thou have a purpose to doe it to morrow; if it be in thy power to day, doe it;
yea, though thou have a purpose to do it to morrow; if it be in thy power to day, do it;
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and deferre it not till to morrow.
and defer it not till to morrow.
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But what shall we say to those, who doe not only delay their purposes, but by protracting lose their purposes.
But what shall we say to those, who do not only Delay their Purposes, but by protracting loose their Purposes.
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There is nothing more ordinarie, then in some cases for men;
There is nothing more ordinary, then in Some cases for men;
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not only to purpose truly, but to promise heartily to God, that they will performe these,
not only to purpose truly, but to promise heartily to God, that they will perform these,
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and these acts of mercy, if God will d• … iver them from such feares and dangers,
and these acts of mercy, if God will d• … iver them from such fears and dangers,
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as they (at such times) are incompast with.
as they (At such times) Are encompassed with.
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A man that endures extremitie of weather, in a tempestuous Sea, if happily hee may attaine the land in safetie:
A man that endures extremity of weather, in a tempestuous Sea, if happily he may attain the land in safety:
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a man that is diseased with sicknesse, if now he may recover his health againe, or one that suffers imprisonment, if he may procure his libertie:
a man that is diseased with sickness, if now he may recover his health again, or one that suffers imprisonment, if he may procure his liberty:
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or a man that is in feare of the losse of his estate, by the meanes of some unhappy casualtie;
or a man that is in Fear of the loss of his estate, by the means of Some unhappy casualty;
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if now hee may escape that losse: hee will bestow a great deale on God, and on the servants of God; nay;
if now he may escape that loss: he will bestow a great deal on God, and on the Servants of God; nay;
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hee promises, and vowes unto God in his extremitie.
he promises, and vows unto God in his extremity.
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But how many of those promises, as well as those other purposes, come to nothing? they have libertie, they receive health;
But how many of those promises, as well as those other Purposes, come to nothing? they have liberty, they receive health;
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they enjoy safetie, and have the full fruition of all their desires:
they enjoy safety, and have the full fruition of all their Desires:
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but alas, how short come their vowes of peformance? not one of many of them,
but alas, how short come their vows of performance? not one of many of them,
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but turnes God away without his bargaine. Remember how the Lord taxeth the people of Israel;
but turns God away without his bargain. remember how the Lord Taxes the people of Israel;
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Is not this the fast that I have chosen, for a man to give his bread to the hungry;
Is not this the fast that I have chosen, for a man to give his bred to the hungry;
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In the day of their distresse (and the Lord reckons up divers and sundrie troubles they were in) then they spake good words to God: In the day of their distress (and the Lord reckons up diverse and sundry Troubles they were in) then they spoke good words to God:
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they would cleave to him, and promised to doe thus and thus.
they would cleave to him, and promised to do thus and thus.
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But (thus saith the Text) They flattered the Lord with their lippes, and were false in the Covenant with God.
But (thus Says the Text) They flattered the Lord with their lips, and were false in the Covenant with God.
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Is not it so (beloved) with many of us? Oh that your hearts might smite you this day,
Is not it so (Beloved) with many of us? O that your hearts might smite you this day,
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before the Lord, for many purposes, and promises that you have made of doing this or that,
before the Lord, for many Purposes, and promises that you have made of doing this or that,
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for the glorifying of God, and the discharge of your dutie! One man hath promised restitution of unjust gaine:
for the glorifying of God, and the discharge of your duty! One man hath promised restitution of unjust gain:
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another, to become more liberall, and bountifull towards others. And the Lord hath waited weeke after weeke, moneth after moneth, and yeare after yeare;
Another, to become more liberal, and bountiful towards Others. And the Lord hath waited Week After Week, Monn After Monn, and year After year;
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and yet neverthelesse you continue the same men, either unsensible, or carelesse to accomplish your promise to God,
and yet nevertheless you continue the same men, either unsensible, or careless to accomplish your promise to God,
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or rendring unto him his due. That is the first Use.
or rendering unto him his endue. That is the First Use.
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Secondly, let it stirre up every one of us to a care of his dutie of embracing opportunities.
Secondly, let it stir up every one of us to a care of his duty of embracing opportunities.
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And when wee perswade you to take opportunities, wee would draw you a degree higher: not only to take them, but to seeke them;
And when we persuade you to take opportunities, we would draw you a degree higher: not only to take them, but to seek them;
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for how shall a man obtaine the advantage of taking opportunities, if he first seeke them not? and therefore we perswade you to that.
for how shall a man obtain the advantage of taking opportunities, if he First seek them not? and Therefore we persuade you to that.
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Wee see Abraham sitting in the dore of his Tent, that hee might observe opportunities of doing good;
we see Abraham sitting in the door of his Tent, that he might observe opportunities of doing good;
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hee stayed not till the men knocked at his doore for reliefe, but tooke notice of their passing by, that he might call them.
he stayed not till the men knocked At his door for relief, but took notice of their passing by, that he might call them.
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Wee see a good old man in Iudges 19. As hee perceives a stranger passing the streetes,
we see a good old man in Judges 19. As he perceives a stranger passing the streets,
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first takes occasion to question his wants, and forbeares not till the man complaine;
First Takes occasion to question his Wants, and forbears not till the man complain;
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so willing was hee to administer to his necessities, and to embrace a fit opportunitie of doing him good.
so willing was he to administer to his necessities, and to embrace a fit opportunity of doing him good.
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Wee see David expressing his thankfulnesse to God, and to Ionathan. Hee enquires if there were any of the house of Saul, that h• … might shew him kindnesse for Ionathans sake. So should we doe.
we see David expressing his thankfulness to God, and to Ionathan. He enquires if there were any of the house of Saul, that h• … might show him kindness for Ionathans sake. So should we do.
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Is there any of the houshold of Faith (as the Text saith, and as the Scripture calls them) unto whom I may shew kindnesse for the Lords sake? Hee hath beene better to us then Ionathan was to David, and yet wee are much more backward to Retribution,
Is there any of the household of Faith (as the Text Says, and as the Scripture calls them) unto whom I may show kindness for the lords sake? He hath been better to us then Ionathan was to David, and yet we Are much more backward to Retribution,
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a man makes wise provision for the present, and the future also by this course.
a man makes wise provision for the present, and the future also by this course.
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and expressions of thankfulnesse then David was to Ionathan. But the Scriptures are plentifull in this, wee need not stand on it;
and expressions of thankfulness then David was to Ionathan. But the Scriptures Are plentiful in this, we need not stand on it;
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I say this is a dutie that every one should discharge this taske: not to stay and forbeare till the reports of mens wants are brought to them,
I say this is a duty that every one should discharge this task: not to stay and forbear till the reports of men's Wants Are brought to them,
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but to bee circumspect and seeke for all occasions that may deserve the extent of their goodnesse.
but to be circumspect and seek for all occasions that may deserve the extent of their Goodness.
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If you live in a Parish wherein (happily) there remaines not many poore, yet you live in a Citie, there are many there;
If you live in a Parish wherein (happily) there remains not many poor, yet you live in a city, there Are many there;
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if there bee not many in the Citie; you live in a Country, in a Kingdome, doubtles where there are many;
if there be not many in the city; you live in a Country, in a Kingdom, doubtless where there Are many;
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if there bee none there, yet thou hast further meanes to extend thy charitie:
if there be none there, yet thou hast further means to extend thy charity:
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Thou livest in a Church, is there any member of the Church in all the World dispersed in Bohemia, in the Palatinate, in any place of the earth where the poore abide? enquire after them, that you may know their wants, and relieve their necessities.
Thou Livest in a Church, is there any member of the Church in all the World dispersed in Bohemia, in the Palatinate, in any place of the earth where the poor abide? inquire After them, that you may know their Wants, and relieve their necessities.
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I come now to the second, from the determination of time, to the declaration of dutie, while wee have time. Let us doe good.
I come now to the second, from the determination of time, to the declaration of duty, while we have time. Let us do good.
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I told you what this goodnesse is, in the intent of the Apostle in this place.
I told you what this Goodness is, in the intent of the Apostle in this place.
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Doing good is a releeving those that are in necessity, for that is the Apostles meaning,
Doing good is a relieving those that Are in necessity, for that is the Apostles meaning,
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as we may see in the context and coherence of these words with the former. So then the maine Point is no more but this;
as we may see in the context and coherence of these words with the former. So then the main Point is no more but this;
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It is the dutie of Gods servants (as to make advantages of their times so) to employ themselves in releeving of others. Take it more briefly. It is the duty of God's Servants (as to make advantages of their times so) to employ themselves in relieving of Others. Take it more briefly.
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It is a doing good, to releive others, that is the dutie of Gods servants;It is a doing good, to relieve Others, that is the duty of God's Servants;
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and it well becomes them, to be employed in this work, while we have time on earth and meanes to doe it, to employ our selves in doing good, and releiving others.
and it well becomes them, to be employed in this work, while we have time on earth and means to do it, to employ our selves in doing good, and relieving Others.
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And there is familiar appearance of this in Scripture, and by reasons also. By Scripture it is commanded in precept, and commended in practise of the Saints.
And there is familiar appearance of this in Scripture, and by Reasons also. By Scripture it is commanded in precept, and commended in practice of the Saints.
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If any of thy brethren among thee be poore (saith God) thou shalt not harden thy heart, thou shalt not shut up thy hand against thy poore brother. If any of thy brothers among thee be poor (Says God) thou shalt not harden thy heart, thou shalt not shut up thy hand against thy poor brother.
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The not opening the hands to relieve him, God accounts that as proceeding from the hardnesse of the heart.
The not opening the hands to relieve him, God accounts that as proceeding from the hardness of the heart.
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Thou shalt not harden thy heart against thy brother, &c. Cast thy bread upon the Waters, for after many dayes thou shalt finde it. Thou shalt not harden thy heart against thy brother, etc. Cast thy bred upon the Waters, for After many days thou shalt find it.
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It is not necessarie to give to every one that comes next to hand.
It is not necessary to give to every one that comes next to hand.
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and that a man should release those that are in Captivity, and to let the oppressed goe free? The Apostle wisheth that as they abounded in knowledge, and that a man should release those that Are in Captivity, and to let the oppressed go free? The Apostle wishes that as they abounded in knowledge,
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and in vertue, and in faith, and goodnesse; so they might abound also in this Grace of God.
and in virtue, and in faith, and Goodness; so they might abound also in this Grace of God.
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The Grace of God that he there speaks of, is the willing readinesse to the doing of good.
The Grace of God that he there speaks of, is the willing readiness to the doing of good.
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To doe good, and to distribute forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. To do good, and to distribute forget not; for with such Sacrifices God is well pleased.
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You see there by doing good, he meanes distribution: the latter word doth prove the former, and both explaine this Text.
You see there by doing good, he means distribution: the latter word does prove the former, and both explain this Text.
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You have it likewise commended in the practice of the Saints.
You have it likewise commended in the practice of the Saints.
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I need not bee large in discoursing to you the carriage of Abraham, of Lot, of David, of Iob, the practice of Cornelius, yea of Christ himselfe.
I need not be large in discoursing to you the carriage of Abraham, of Lot, of David, of Job, the practice of Cornelius, yea of christ himself.
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The Scripture is plentifull in this, I and that which is more to bee observed, that although Christ himselfe were relieved by others,
The Scripture is plentiful in this, I and that which is more to be observed, that although christ himself were relieved by Others,
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yet out of that hee gave a share to the poore.
yet out of that he gave a share to the poor.
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It will appeare likewise in reason, that this is a necessarie dutie, and these may be taken.
It will appear likewise in reason, that this is a necessary duty, and these may be taken.
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First, from the equity of it;
First, from the equity of it;
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for it is equall you should thus employ your time and estate, and those advantages of life which God hath made you doner of, partly to that purpose;
for it is equal you should thus employ your time and estate, and those advantages of life which God hath made you doner of, partly to that purpose;
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and a man commits an injurie in neglecting these holy duties:
and a man commits an injury in neglecting these holy duties:
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and is not only become an unmercifull, but an unjust man, and so in the plainest phrase a dishonest man:
and is not only become an unmerciful, but an unjust man, and so in the Plainest phrase a dishonest man:
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hee is not just that doth not thus.
he is not just that does not thus.
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Therefore, with-hold not the good from the owner thereof, (sayth God) when it is in thy power to give.
Therefore, withhold not the good from the owner thereof, (say God) when it is in thy power to give.
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The poore is owner of the estate of the rich so farre as his necessitie requires it;
The poor is owner of the estate of the rich so Far as his necessity requires it;
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and it proves but a matter of justice and equitie, to bestow his riches where it ought to bee bestowed:
and it Proves but a matter of Justice and equity, to bestow his riches where it ought to be bestowed:
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and a man is unjust in that respect if hee doe it not.
and a man is unjust in that respect if he do it not.
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Riches are called unrighteous Mammon (as hath beene expressed before) when they are urighteously with-held from them to whom they should bee given,
Riches Are called unrighteous Mammon (as hath been expressed before) when they Are urighteously withheld from them to whom they should be given,
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as well as when they are unrighteously gotten.
as well as when they Are unrighteously got.
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So that detaining it from those unto whom it is appointed by Gods direction, converts that riches (perchance honestly procured) into the Mammon of unrighteousnesse.
So that detaining it from those unto whom it is appointed by God's direction, converts that riches (perchance honestly procured) into the Mammon of unrighteousness.
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Secondly, as it becomes a matter of justice, so it proves likewise a matter of wisedome:
Secondly, as it becomes a matter of Justice, so it Proves likewise a matter of Wisdom:
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And therefore it makes way for the felicitie of the servants of God, to employ their endeavours in the execution of this dutie,
And Therefore it makes Way for the felicity of the Servants of God, to employ their endeavours in the execution of this duty,
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and to lay fast hold on the forehead of opportunitie. First, it proves a consequent of wisedome for themselves in procuring their owne good.
and to lay fast hold on the forehead of opportunity. First, it Proves a consequent of Wisdom for themselves in procuring their own good.
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Blessed is the man that judgeth wisely of the poore, why so? the Lord will consider him in the day of evill, Blessed is the man that Judgeth wisely of the poor, why so? the Lord will Consider him in the day of evil,
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and he will not give him over to the will of his enemies. and he will not give him over to the will of his enemies.
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What is the thing that a man is most subject to feare in this World? but that which David sayth concerning Saul: I shall fall sometime or other by the hands of some enemie, of some mischievous person, or malicious person or other.
What is the thing that a man is most Subject to Fear in this World? but that which David say Concerning Saul: I shall fallen sometime or other by the hands of Some enemy, of Some mischievous person, or malicious person or other.
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You see the Lord hath here promis'd a large assurance of safetie and protection from the malice of his adversaries in the day of evill,
You see the Lord hath Here promised a large assurance of safety and protection from the malice of his Adversaries in the day of evil,
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if hee wisely consider the poore. Againe it makes much for the good of his posteritie.
if he wisely Consider the poor. Again it makes much for the good of his posterity.
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The good man is mercifull, &c. and his feed inherits the blessing. The good man is merciful, etc. and his feed inherits the blessing.
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It may bee he perceives not such sensible and apparant fruits, or outward successe in his owne life upon this course,
It may be he perceives not such sensible and apparent fruits, or outward success in his own life upon this course,
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yet his seed inherits the blessing: and the lesse hee enjoyes, the more shall they receive of Gods goodnesse towards them,
yet his seed inherits the blessing: and the less he enjoys, the more shall they receive of God's Goodness towards them,
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as a recompence for his benevolent kindnesse towards the people of God.
as a recompense for his benevolent kindness towards the people of God.
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And what greater legacie can man bestow upon his posteritie then to leave them (by his particular meanes) in the loving favour of the Almightie.
And what greater legacy can man bestow upon his posterity then to leave them (by his particular means) in the loving favour of the Almighty.
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And as it is so for the present, so it becomes a course of wisdome for the future also.
And as it is so for the present, so it becomes a course of Wisdom for the future also.
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Charge the rich men of the World that they be ready to doe good, &c. laying up a good foundation for the time to come. Charge the rich men of the World that they be ready to do good, etc. laying up a good Foundation for the time to come.
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And by this meanes a man may provide well for eternitie.
And by this means a man may provide well for eternity.
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Make you friends (sayth Christ) of your unrighteous Mammon, that when you faile, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. Make you Friends (say christ) of your unrighteous Mammon, that when you fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.
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The way for a man to provide for eternall good, is to use his tallent of wealth and estate (for the present) to the good of many.
The Way for a man to provide for Eternal good, is to use his talent of wealth and estate (for the present) to the good of many.
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Thus wee see the Reasons plainly verified: To make use of it briefly and hasten to that which remaines
Thus we see the Reasons plainly verified: To make use of it briefly and hasten to that which remains
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Is it so then, that it is writ downe to bee the dutie of Gods servants to mannage the opportunities of this life for this end,
Is it so then, that it is writ down to be the duty of God's Servants to manage the opportunities of this life for this end,
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and in this course of doing good; that is, of distribution and reliefe.
and in this course of doing good; that is, of distribution and relief.
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Then it serves to reprove those that neglect this dutie, and account it not a businesse of their life;
Then it serves to reprove those that neglect this duty, and account it not a business of their life;
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onely they conceive of it as a matter of praise and commendations, a thing that they doe well in performing,
only they conceive of it as a matter of praise and commendations, a thing that they do well in performing,
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and not very ill in omitting.
and not very ill in omitting.
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They conceive it to bee of no absolvte necessitie, but voluntary charitie, as a matter arbitrarie,
They conceive it to be of no absolute necessity, but voluntary charity, as a matter arbitrary,
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but not as a dutie necessarie, and for this cause they appeare but slack and indifferent:
but not as a duty necessary, and for this cause they appear but slack and indifferent:
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they conceive this as a dutie to lay up wealth, but never remember the necessity of laying out wealth to bee commanded for a greater dutie then the former:
they conceive this as a duty to lay up wealth, but never Remember the necessity of laying out wealth to be commanded for a greater duty then the former:
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they take it for their dutie to get all they can, but forget the following precept, to doe all the good with that they get, as they can.
they take it for their duty to get all they can, but forget the following precept, to do all the good with that they get, as they can.
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And here is the reason why there are such lavish expences bestowed upon every vanitie, that the portion of the poore,
And Here is the reason why there Are such lavish expenses bestowed upon every vanity, that the portion of the poor,
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and such as ought to bee relieved with our estates in point of equitie; and by vertue of Gods Cōmandement is swallowed up by every vanity.
and such as ought to be relieved with our estates in point of equity; and by virtue of God's Commandment is swallowed up by every vanity.
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It is spent in excessiue apparell, for the satisfaction of the vaine fashion-monger: in superfluity of dyet for the Glutton, and the Epicure:
It is spent in excessive apparel, for the satisfaction of the vain fashion-monger: in superfluity of diet for the Glutton, and the Epicure:
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in Haukes, and Hounds, and Dogs, to please the humour of the voluptuous person:
in Hawks, and Hounds, and Dogs, to please the humour of the voluptuous person:
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it is consumed in raising up vaine and unnecessarie Buildings by earth-wormes, that make their habitations below,
it is consumed in raising up vain and unnecessary Buildings by earthworms, that make their habitations below,
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and lay a foundation for themselves on earth;
and lay a Foundation for themselves on earth;
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neglecting that goodly building given of God, to the re-edifying of their soules in the kingdome of Grace.
neglecting that goodly building given of God, to the re-edifying of their Souls in the Kingdom of Grace.
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And thus is the portion of the poore consumed, and themselves (for want of the same) exposed to all the miserie that this World can inflict.
And thus is the portion of the poor consumed, and themselves (for want of the same) exposed to all the misery that this World can inflict.
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Some cry they cannot doe it, wee have not an estate to undergoe it;
some cry they cannot do it, we have not an estate to undergo it;
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in the meane time they runne to excesse of Riot, and make such voluptuous and superfluous feasts, that the Phenix hardly escapes the bounds of their desires.
in the mean time they run to excess of Riot, and make such voluptuous and superfluous feasts, that the Phoenix hardly escapes the bounds of their Desires.
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If you can bee thus excessive in your dyet, in your apparell, in your sports;
If you can be thus excessive in your diet, in your apparel, in your sports;
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if you can cast away in presents, and in gifts, in bribes, and in gratuities, superfluously upon rich friends:
if you can cast away in presents, and in Gifts, in Bribes, and in Gratuities, superfluously upon rich Friends:
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there must (of necessitie) bee a defect in your will to the command of God,
there must (of necessity) be a defect in your will to the command of God,
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when you neglect the miserable condition of the poore, and lend no hand to helpe them.
when you neglect the miserable condition of the poor, and lend no hand to help them.
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What is the reason of it? but because of the naturall rebellion and Athisme that is in the heart of every man against God;
What is the reason of it? but Because of the natural rebellion and Atheism that is in the heart of every man against God;
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that they will employ their estates any way, rather then bestow them to that purpose for which they are appointed by God.
that they will employ their estates any Way, rather then bestow them to that purpose for which they Are appointed by God.
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Oh what account shall such bee able to make at the day of Judgement;
O what account shall such be able to make At the day of Judgement;
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doe but suppose when the Bookes shall come to bee opened, wherein the particular diaries and passages of your life shall be thus examined:
do but suppose when the Books shall come to be opened, wherein the particular diaries and passages of your life shall be thus examined:
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Item, so much for a feast; Item, on such a day, for such another great feast;Item, so much for a feast; Item, on such a day, for such Another great feast;
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and many a hundred daies, for as many hundred feasts, wherein hundreds of the servants of God have endured extreame want,
and many a hundred days, for as many hundred feasts, wherein hundreds of the Servants of God have endured extreme want,
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and inforced into banishment into other places, to persecution, to miserie and distresse, when thou couldst not finde one of them in a corner of thy purse.
and enforced into banishment into other places, to persecution, to misery and distress, when thou Couldst not find one of them in a corner of thy purse.
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Item, so much for such apparell, for such entertainment, for such building of Walks and Galleries;Item, so much for such apparel, for such entertainment, for such building of Walks and Galleries;
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What nothing for the servants of God? are they so emptie, when your houses appeare so full? live they so poore,
What nothing for the Servants of God? Are they so empty, when your houses appear so full? live they so poor,
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and you so richly clad? what can you spare nothing for Christ, and the distressed members of the Church all this while? Oh my beloved, remember what Iames sayth;
and you so richly clad? what can you spare nothing for christ, and the distressed members of the Church all this while? O my Beloved, Remember what James say;
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Goe to now you rich men, weepe and houle, for your garments are Moth-eaten, whereon you have bestowed so much cost, and your gold and silver is rustie and canker'd, and the rust of them shall eate up your flesh as it were fire, at that day. Go to now you rich men, weep and houle, for your garments Are Moth-eaten, whereon you have bestowed so much cost, and your gold and silver is rusty and cankered, and the rust of them shall eat up your Flesh as it were fire, At that day.
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Let it teach therfore the servants of God to bestow their Almes most willingly, to be free and in continuall readinesse, in extending their contribution towards the necessities of those that want them;
Let it teach Therefore the Servants of God to bestow their Alms most willingly, to be free and in continual readiness, in extending their contribution towards the necessities of those that want them;
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and not onely so, but to doe good in so doing, for that is the principall dutie unto which the Text doth invite you.
and not only so, but to do good in so doing, for that is the principal duty unto which the Text does invite you.
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While you have opportunitie, do good. While you have opportunity, do good.
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But how shall a man in such actions of mercie, and bountie, and liberalitie, make it appeare that hee doth good? Therefore briefly, take some helpes in this. But how shall a man in such actions of mercy, and bounty, and liberality, make it appear that he does good? Therefore briefly, take Some helps in this.
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A man that will contribute out of his estate to releeve others, and intends to doe good.
A man that will contribute out of his estate to relieve Others, and intends to do good.
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First, hee must doe what hee doth justly, he must not out of mercie extended to one, injure another,
First, he must do what he does justly, he must not out of mercy extended to one, injure Another,
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but must alwayes levell his charitie by his owne abilitie. And this is that which the holy Ghost calls, the giving of a mans owne.
but must always level his charity by his own ability. And this is that which the holy Ghost calls, the giving of a men own.
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Cast [ thy ] bread upon the waters: thy owne bread, not another mans. To give that which is a mans owne by right, by lawfull procuring; Cast [ thy ] bred upon the waters: thy own bred, not Another men. To give that which is a men own by right, by lawful procuring;
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If the Clouds bee full they poure downe raine. As if hee should have argued thus.If the Clouds be full they pour down rain. As if he should have argued thus.
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his owne by right of possession, the gifts bestowed out of that, makes acceptation before God,
his own by right of possession, the Gifts bestowed out of that, makes acceptation before God,
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and provides a double recompence for the giver. You see how Zacheus gives;
and provides a double recompense for the giver. You see how Zacchaeus gives;
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If I have wronged any man, I will restore it, and halfe my goods I give to the poore. If I have wronged any man, I will restore it, and half my goods I give to the poor.
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That is, I will first make restitution of what I have unjustly gotten, and then of the remainder, I will give halfe to the poore.
That is, I will First make restitution of what I have unjustly got, and then of the remainder, I will give half to the poor.
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It is no giving for a man, to employ all his life-time in the procurement of unjust gaine:
It is no giving for a man, to employ all his lifetime in the procurement of unjust gain:
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By Usurie, deceit in trading, and other indirect and forbidden courses, to heape up abundance of red clay; and then to summe up a large Bill of the particular good hee intends to Religion;
By Usury, deceit in trading, and other indirect and forbidden courses, to heap up abundance of read clay; and then to sum up a large Bill of the particular good he intends to Religion;
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for Churches, and for Hospitalls, and the poore, with other such like benevolences, makes but a simple satisfaction for thy unjuct courses, in procuring such wealth to the prejudice, and detriment of others:
for Churches, and for Hospitals, and the poor, with other such like benevolences, makes but a simple satisfaction for thy unjuct courses, in procuring such wealth to the prejudice, and detriment of Others:
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this is nothing to thy advantage; all this while thou art a theefe, and givest stolne goods. Nay;
this is nothing to thy advantage; all this while thou art a thief, and givest stolen goods. Nay;
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thou maist further assure thy selfe, that Hell shall bee the greatest recompence of thy charitie,
thou Mayest further assure thy self, that Hell shall be the greatest recompense of thy charity,
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because thou bestowest that which is not thine.
Because thou bestowest that which is not thine.
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Thou oughtest first to have made thy estate cleare, and have restored the things that belonged unto others,
Thou Ought First to have made thy estate clear, and have restored the things that belonged unto Others,
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and reserved thine owne by it selfe, and then to give free scope to thy charitie to the doing of any good action, which time and occasion could propound.
and reserved thine own by it self, and then to give free scope to thy charity to the doing of any good actium, which time and occasion could propound.
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This is the first dutie of any man that will doe good in giving, he must give justly.
This is the First duty of any man that will do good in giving, he must give justly.
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Secondly, hee must give wisely too, it is made the marke of a man fearing God;
Secondly, he must give wisely too, it is made the mark of a man fearing God;
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Hee considers wisely of the poore, and hee orders his affaires with judgement. What is that? Judgement hath a twofold respect;He considers wisely of the poor, and he order his affairs with judgement. What is that? Judgement hath a twofold respect;
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it hath respect to the quantitie of a mans gift; and to the qualitie of the person to whom he gives.
it hath respect to the quantity of a men gift; and to the quality of the person to whom he gives.
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There must be a judgement, a wise ordering of things in respect of the quantitie which a man bestowes, according to that expression of the holy Ghost in Acts 11. 29. They gave according to their abilities, they kept within the limits of their estates, and exceeded not.
There must be a judgement, a wise ordering of things in respect of the quantity which a man bestows, according to that expression of the holy Ghost in Acts 11. 29. They gave according to their abilities, they kept within the Limits of their estates, and exceeded not.
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So must thou, or else another man may (perchance) lose by thy liberalitie.
So must thou, or Else Another man may (perchance) loose by thy liberality.
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Againe, there must be respect had to the qualitie of the person to whom hee gives;
Again, there must be respect had to the quality of the person to whom he gives;
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My goodnesse extends to the Saints that are on earth, to the faithful ones; as the Text saith here, to the houshold of faith. My Goodness extends to the Saints that Are on earth, to the faithful ones; as the Text Says Here, to the household of faith.
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There be some persons, I told you before, that are not to be releeved, except in case of extreme necessitie.
There be Some Persons, I told you before, that Are not to be relieved, except in case of extreme necessity.
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Wee must extend our Benevolence to those of the houshold of Faith.
we must extend our Benevolence to those of the household of Faith.
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Give unto Christ, and to the naked and hungrie members, that belong unto him, and thou shalt not want a sweet and comfortable returne of thy charitie.
Give unto christ, and to the naked and hungry members, that belong unto him, and thou shalt not want a sweet and comfortable return of thy charity.
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Againe, as it must be done justly and wisely, so (if we desire to do good in releeving) wee must doe it simply.
Again, as it must be done justly and wisely, so (if we desire to do good in relieving) we must do it simply.
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In the simplicitie and plainnesse of our hearts; Let him that distributes, doe it in simplicitie, saith the Apostle.
In the simplicity and plainness of our hearts; Let him that distributes, do it in simplicity, Says the Apostle.
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What is that simplicitie? when a man lookes up to God with a single eye (as the eye may be said to bee single when it viewes but one object at once so) the heart is small when it respects God onely in this action of charitie,
What is that simplicity? when a man looks up to God with a single eye (as the eye may be said to be single when it views but one Object At once so) the heart is small when it respects God only in this actium of charity,
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and makes no other reckoning of any outward object.
and makes no other reckoning of any outward Object.
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A double-minded man he lookes up to God, and yet carries some respect to the outward honour which hee expects of the World;
A double-minded man he looks up to God, and yet carries Some respect to the outward honour which he expects of the World;
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and more (often times) to the World then to God, at least he joynes them together.
and more (often times) to the World then to God, At least he joins them together.
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But if a man bee desirous to bestow his benevolence with a purpose to receive recompence from above, let him doe it for his sake that commands it,
But if a man be desirous to bestow his benevolence with a purpose to receive recompense from above, let him do it for his sake that commands it,
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and reflect upon God in all things.
and reflect upon God in all things.
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This is the testimonie of our Conscience (sayth the Apostle) that in simplicitie and sinceritie wee have had our conversation among you: This is the testimony of our Conscience (say the Apostle) that in simplicity and sincerity we have had our Conversation among you:
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not affecting the praise of men, but ayming to approve our selves to God in that wee doe.
not affecting the praise of men, but aiming to approve our selves to God in that we do.
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This is that which Christ advised the Pharisees, that they should not admit their right hand to know what their left hand did.
This is that which christ advised the Pharisees, that they should not admit their right hand to know what their left hand did.
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Lastly, as it must be simple, so it must be chearefull: Lastly, as it must be simple, so it must be cheerful:
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God loves a chearefull giver. And this is a perfect signe of chearfulnesse, when a man doth not only give without grudging, upon all opportunities: God loves a cheerful giver. And this is a perfect Signen of cheerfulness, when a man does not only give without grudging, upon all opportunities:
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but when he will be carefull to prevent them in his willingnesse to seeke them. As I said before.
but when he will be careful to prevent them in his willingness to seek them. As I said before.
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So much for the second point, the dutie it selfe. Now I proceed to the last thing;
So much for the second point, the duty it self. Now I proceed to the last thing;
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that is, the description of the persons to whom this must be done. First generally: All, and then particularly, The houshold of faith. First generally: Doe good to all.
that is, the description of the Persons to whom this must be done. First generally: All, and then particularly, The household of faith. First generally: Do good to all.
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It is as I have told you, to all that endure such wants and necessities, as that it may be a worke of mercy,
It is as I have told you, to all that endure such Wants and necessities, as that it may be a work of mercy,
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and no transgression of the rule to releeve them:
and no Transgression of the Rule to relieve them:
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for those that live unprofitably, and become burthens to the Common-wealth (except in case of extreme necessitie) it loses the name of mercy to releeve them,
for those that live unprofitably, and become burdens to the Commonwealth (except in case of extreme necessity) it loses the name of mercy to relieve them,
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and deserves neither reward nor commendations. Yet, if they live in extreme necessitie, then take the Rule of the Apostle;
and deserves neither reward nor commendations. Yet, if they live in extreme necessity, then take the Rule of the Apostle;
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Doe good to all, even to them also.Do good to all, even to them also.
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Wee have the Parable of our Saviour to direct us in this path where the good Samaritan lends his assistance to the Iew that fell among theeves:
we have the Parable of our Saviour to Direct us in this path where the good Samaritan lends his assistance to the Iew that fell among thieves:
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Wee cannot but know of the opposition and enmitie, betweene the Samaritans and the Iewes: yet wee see that in case of extremitie, the Samaritan helpes the Iew. Therein our Saviour teacheth us, that every man (in this case) is a mans neighbour,
we cannot but know of the opposition and enmity, between the Samaritans and the Iewes: yet we see that in case of extremity, the Samaritan helps the Iew. Therein our Saviour Teaches us, that every man (in this case) is a men neighbour,
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and therefore the same law that commands to love thy neighbour as thy selfe; intends wee should doe good to all, if necessitie require.
and Therefore the same law that commands to love thy neighbour as thy self; intends we should do good to all, if necessity require.
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The Reason is, in regard there is the same maker of one, as of another;
The Reason is, in regard there is the same maker of one, as of Another;
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Wee have all one Father (sayth the Prophet) and hath not one God created us? Then by Creation wee are all alike Children,we have all one Father (say the Prophet) and hath not one God created us? Then by Creation we Are all alike Children,
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though not by Adoption, and especiall Grace: and as they are the Creatures of God and beare the Image of their Maker;
though not by Adoption, and especial Grace: and as they Are the Creatures of God and bear the Image of their Maker;
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there ought to bee some consideration extended toward them, in case of extreame necessitie.
there ought to be Some consideration extended towards them, in case of extreme necessity.
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Againe, there dwells a part of Gods Image in all man kinde, and that resemblance makes us alied to each other by the bonds of Nature:
Again, there dwells a part of God's Image in all man kind, and that resemblance makes us allied to each other by the bonds of Nature:
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then if wee love not our brother whom wee see daylie, how shall wee love him whom wee never saw? sayth the Apostle.
then if we love not our brother whom we see daily, how shall we love him whom we never saw? say the Apostle.
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To make some use briefly of this.
To make Some use briefly of this.
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Is it so, that doing of good is to bee extended to all when necessitie requires it:
Is it so, that doing of good is to be extended to all when necessity requires it:
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Then let it teach us (without all evasion and protraction of those duties commanded) to embrace every object and occasion that may invite us to doe good, and to bee mercifull.
Then let it teach us (without all evasion and protraction of those duties commanded) to embrace every Object and occasion that may invite us to do good, and to be merciful.
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But some man may reply in this fashion, my intent is very plyable: that way of goodnesse, I could willingly extend it toward such a man;
But Some man may reply in this fashion, my intent is very pliable: that Way of Goodness, I could willingly extend it towards such a man;
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but hee is a stranger unto mee, and one with whom I was never acquainted.
but he is a stranger unto me, and one with whom I was never acquainted.
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What is this, but the churlish reply of Nabal to the servants of David? there are divers men abroad whom I know not;
What is this, but the churlish reply of Nabal to the Servants of David? there Are diverse men abroad whom I know not;
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there are some servants that are runne from their masters, shall I give my bread and that I have provided for my shearers unto them? Nabal was his name, and follie was with him. there Are Some Servants that Are run from their Masters, shall I give my bred and that I have provided for my shearers unto them? Nabal was his name, and folly was with him.
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Abigal did truly interpret his nature to bee answerable to his name, which signified a man of follie;Abigal did truly interpret his nature to be answerable to his name, which signified a man of folly;
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for if his conditions had beene otherwise, he would not have sent them emptie to their Master, knowing their absolute necessitie, in which case a stranger ought to bee relieved,
for if his conditions had been otherwise, he would not have sent them empty to their Master, knowing their absolute necessity, in which case a stranger ought to be relieved,
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and we cannot thrust him backe from our charitie. Secondly, such a one (I confesse) is not a stranger, but an enemie;
and we cannot thrust him back from our charity. Secondly, such a one (I confess) is not a stranger, but an enemy;
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and when it lay in his power, hee procur'd mee all the mischiefe hee could, and should I now relieve him?
and when it lay in his power, he procured me all the mischief he could, and should I now relieve him?
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Marke the rule of the Apostle; If thine enemie hunger, feed him; if hee bee naked, cloath him;
Mark the Rule of the Apostle; If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he be naked, cloth him;
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if he thirst, give him drinke: for in so doing thou shalt heap coales of fire upon his head. if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head.
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But some man will say, there remaines so much unthankfulnes in the World, that one is soone discouraged (by peoples ingratitude) in the office of doing good. But Some man will say, there remains so much unthankfulness in the World, that one is soon discouraged (by peoples ingratitude) in the office of doing good.
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But what saith the Lord, Cast thy bread upon the waters, for after many dayes thou shalt finde it.
But what Says the Lord, Cast thy bred upon the waters, for After many days thou shalt find it.
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Thought it seeme no more to thee but as a stone suncke downe into the deepe,
Thought it seem no more to thee but as a stone sunk down into the deep,
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or as a morsell of bread in the water, that floates from the sight of him that cast it in, without possibilitie of recovering it againe,
or as a morsel of bred in the water, that floats from the sighed of him that cast it in, without possibility of recovering it again,
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or receiving any fruit or benefit from the same; yet cease not to cast it there, for after many dayes thou shalt finde it.
or receiving any fruit or benefit from the same; yet cease not to cast it there, for After many days thou shalt find it.
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But some man replies, I doe good to some already; I give something to the maintaining of a Scholler in the Universitie;
But Some man replies, I do good to Some already; I give something to the maintaining of a Scholar in the university;
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somewhat I doe for the binding of a poore Child to an Apprentishippe, and I have bestowed my good will towards the setting up of a young beginner in his trade, what is there no end of doing good?
somewhat I do for the binding of a poor Child to an Apprentishippe, and I have bestowed my good will towards the setting up of a young beginner in his trade, what is there no end of doing good?
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Marke again, the advise of Solomon for that;
Mark again, the Advice of Solomon for that;
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Give a portion to seven, and to eight. If thou have done good to one, extend it to a second, to a third, Give a portion to seven, and to eight. If thou have done good to one, extend it to a second, to a third,
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and againe to a fourth, and a fift, and sixt, and a seventh, and to eight,
and again to a fourth, and a fift, and sixt, and a seventh, and to eight,
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and so long as there remaines an object of mercie, and power in thine hands to doe it,
and so long as there remains an Object of mercy, and power in thine hands to do it,
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though thou hast extended the like bountie to seven, and to eight already.
though thou hast extended the like bounty to seven, and to eight already.
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Some man will answer againe, that by this course (if every man bestow his benevolence so largely) no man could become rich in this life;
some man will answer again, that by this course (if every man bestow his benevolence so largely) no man could become rich in this life;
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and God appoints some rich men in this World as well as poore. Solomon answers that objection thus.
and God appoints Some rich men in this World as well as poor. Solomon answers that objection thus.
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God hath bestowed riches on men, as hee hath given raine to the Clouds, hee gave them that superfluitie of waters to poure downe on the earth for the benefit of the same;
God hath bestowed riches on men, as he hath given rain to the Clouds, he gave them that superfluity of waters to pour down on the earth for the benefit of the same;
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and not that they shall still detaine it to no purpose at all:
and not that they shall still detain it to no purpose At all:
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So God hath given riches to men, that when they arive at a fulnesse of estate, they should then poure downe and distill the fruits of that blessing on them that are poore and live in necessitie,
So God hath given riches to men, that when they arrive At a fullness of estate, they should then pour down and distil the fruits of that blessing on them that Are poor and live in necessity,
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as the raine descends upon drie clods of earth.
as the rain descends upon dry clods of earth.
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But some man will say, a man might poure downe comfort, but the ill successe it meets with,
But Some man will say, a man might pour down Comfort, but the ill success it meets with,
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and the little good it begets in them on whom it is bestowed (for they oftentimes become worse, by the receipt of such benefits,) disheartens the giver from the extending of his charitie according to Gods command, and his owne good nature. Saith Solomon for that;
and the little good it begets in them on whom it is bestowed (for they oftentimes become Worse, by the receipt of such benefits,) disheartens the giver from the extending of his charity according to God's command, and his own good nature. Says Solomon for that;
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As the Tree falls so it lyes, whether to the East, or West, to North, or South, his meaning is this. As the Tree falls so it lies, whither to the East, or West, to North, or South, his meaning is this.
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As the Tree being hewen downe (lie which way it will) falls to the profit and advantage of the owner:
As the Tree being hewn down (lie which Way it will) falls to the profit and advantage of the owner:
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so it proves with all things thou performest with intent to please God, and glorifie him,
so it Proves with all things thou performest with intent to please God, and Glorify him,
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though they fall more prosperous, or lesse prosperous in the event;
though they fallen more prosperous, or less prosperous in the event;
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yet the conclusion converts them all to the glorie of God, his pleasure, and the advantage of the owner;
yet the conclusion converts them all to the glory of God, his pleasure, and the advantage of the owner;
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and there they lye, and their recompence also.
and there they lie, and their recompense also.
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But some man may say, I have continued a great while in the exercise of doing of good;
But Some man may say, I have continued a great while in the exercise of doing of good;
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I am now old, and have lived thus long at my trade, and thus long I have beene a House-keeper,
I am now old, and have lived thus long At my trade, and thus long I have been a Housekeeper,
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and thus long have had an estate in my hands;
and thus long have had an estate in my hands;
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all which time I have ever employed my selfe in the performance of good offices for others,
all which time I have ever employed my self in the performance of good Offices for Others,
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and did not intermit any occasion that might invite me to the doing of good. And is it not yet time to cease?
and did not intermit any occasion that might invite me to the doing of good. And is it not yet time to cease?
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No (saith Solomon) in the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening let not thy hand rest.
No (Says Solomon) in the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening let not thy hand rest.
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(For all those words are but severall answers, to severall objections;) So we thy seed in the morning of thy life,
(For all those words Are but several answers, to several objections;) So we thy seed in the morning of thy life,
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when thy estate begins to be improved, and then even in the evening of thy life,
when thy estate begins to be improved, and then even in the evening of thy life,
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when thou hast left off gaining, cease not to persist in giving. Saith another man; You must not loppe the twigge too soone, that is but beginning to grow.
when thou hast left off gaining, cease not to persist in giving. Says Another man; You must not lop the twig too soon, that is but beginning to grow.
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I am but how in the way to thrive, and when I am further entred into that course, I will not faile to extend my goodnesse to others.
I am but how in the Way to thrive, and when I am further entered into that course, I will not fail to extend my Goodness to Others.
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So we thy seed in the morning of thy life.
So we thy seed in the morning of thy life.
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But saith another man, I have done that already, and now it ceaseth to be with me as before, by reason I follow not my trade, But Says Another man, I have done that already, and now it ceases to be with me as before, by reason I follow not my trade,
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and have no more possibilitie of getting. But let not thy hand cease in the evening, saith God.
and have no more possibility of getting. But let not thy hand cease in the evening, Says God.
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When thy shop windowes are shut up, thy compassion must still continue open, when thou hast bid gaine adue,
When thy shop windows Are shut up, thy compassion must still continue open, when thou hast bid gain Adieu,
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and taken thy leave of all the wayes of getting:
and taken thy leave of all the ways of getting:
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even then, if thou enjoy an estate in thine hands, and abilitie to doe good, there is no excuse for thee to cease from bestowing it,
even then, if thou enjoy an estate in thine hands, and ability to do good, there is no excuse for thee to cease from bestowing it,
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though it be in the evening.
though it be in the evening.
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Thus wee see there is no time excepted, nor person to be refused, if necessitie require;
Thus we see there is no time excepted, nor person to be refused, if necessity require;
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but a man must doe good to all men at all times. So much for that.
but a man must do good to all men At all times. So much for that.
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But the matter chiefly intended is these two; That there are some poore of the houshold of faith. That is the first.
But the matter chiefly intended is these two; That there Are Some poor of the household of faith. That is the First.
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God hath (in the houshold of faith) some that stand in need of reliefe. God hath (in the household of faith) Some that stand in need of relief.
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Secondly, that all that are in the houshold should especially looke unto them. First (I say) there are some of the houshold of faith:
Secondly, that all that Are in the household should especially look unto them. First (I say) there Are Some of the household of faith:
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true beleevers whose wants call for releefe. So wee see Christ speakes as it were for himselfe, when hee speakes of them; true believers whose Wants call for relief. So we see christ speaks as it were for himself, when he speaks of them;
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I was hungrie, and you did not feed me; I was naked, and you did not cloath mee. I was hungry, and you did not feed me; I was naked, and you did not cloth me.
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Those that Christ ownes as his, and accounts them a part of himselfe, even those are hungrie and naked.
Those that christ owns as his, and accounts them a part of himself, even those Are hungry and naked.
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And so likewise, God hath chosen the poore of this world rich in faith. They be rich in faith,
And so likewise, God hath chosen the poor of this world rich in faith. They be rich in faith,
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and so of Gods houshold of faith, and yet neverthelesse poore in this world. You shall see an example of this.
and so of God's household of faith, and yet nevertheless poor in this world. You shall see an Exampl of this.
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A Widow comes to Elisha the Prophet, and tels him; Thy servant, my husband, was a man fearing God:
A Widow comes to Elisha the Prophet, and tells him; Thy servant, my husband, was a man fearing God:
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and yet notwithstanding the creditour is comming upon me, and will have my sonnes to bee bond-slaves. and yet notwithstanding the creditor is coming upon me, and will have my Sons to be bondslaves.
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The man feared God, and yet neverthelesse the poore Widow wanted meanes, and her sonnes must be exposed to extremitie of bondage for discharge of his fathers ingagements.
The man feared God, and yet nevertheless the poor Widow wanted means, and her Sons must be exposed to extremity of bondage for discharge of his Father's engagements.
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A hard case, and yet the case of a man fearing God.
A hard case, and yet the case of a man fearing God.
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but a man in meaner apparell, stand thou there, &c. the meaning is this.but a man in meaner apparel, stand thou there, etc. the meaning is this.
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You see there are those of Macedonia, that send helpe to the poore Saints of Ac• …; they were Saints, and yet poore;
You see there Are those of Macedonia, that send help to the poor Saints of Ac• …; they were Saints, and yet poor;
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receiving helpe from a company of poore people at Macedonia, being so poore, that the Apostle beares witnesse of them, they gave above their abilitie.
receiving help from a company of poor people At Macedonia, being so poor, that the Apostle bears witness of them, they gave above their ability.
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We see a poore man, and yet an heire of heaven, lying full of sores, and in want, at the gate of Dives, that was after throwne into hell:
We see a poor man, and yet an heir of heaven, lying full of sores, and in want, At the gate of Dives, that was After thrown into hell:
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An heire of heaven, and yet on earth a Beggar. You see then (beloved) the point is true:
an heir of heaven, and yet on earth a Beggar. You see then (Beloved) the point is true:
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now wee will descend, and see how it appeares to be so, and for what respect it comes to passe, by Gods providence.
now we will descend, and see how it appears to be so, and for what respect it comes to pass, by God's providence.
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First, it becomes so, that there may be a conformitie betweene the head and the members;
First, it becomes so, that there may be a conformity between the head and the members;
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for Christ that was rich, for our sakes became poore, saith the Scripture;
for christ that was rich, for our sakes became poor, Says the Scripture;
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even Christ that was rich, and Lord over all, became poore, and in the forme of a servant unto all, for our sakes;
even christ that was rich, and Lord over all, became poor, and in the Form of a servant unto all, for our sakes;
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so poore that wee see, the foxes had holes, and the fowles of the ayre had nests;
so poor that we see, the foxes had holes, and the fowls of the air had nests;
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but our Redeemer had no shelter, no not so much roome, as to rest his head. Now there must bee a conformitie betweene Christ and his members:
but our Redeemer had no shelter, no not so much room, as to rest his head. Now there must be a conformity between christ and his members:
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if the head be poore, necessitie makes the other members partake of the same Cuppe.
if the head be poor, necessity makes the other members partake of the same Cup.
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Againe secondly, if you observe and looke on the condition of Gods Saints of the houshold of faith on earth here, you shall find small occasion to marvell at their simple estates, considering they are a company of travellers and Pilgrims in this world;
Again secondly, if you observe and look on the condition of God's Saints of the household of faith on earth Here, you shall find small occasion to marvel At their simple estates, considering they Are a company of travellers and Pilgrim's in this world;
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I beseech you, as Pilgrims and strangers, &c. They are not only strangers, which may have riches convaide unto them, I beseech you, as Pilgrim's and Strangers, etc. They Are not only Strangers, which may have riches convaide unto them,
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after some certaine stay in a place.
After Some certain stay in a place.
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But they are Pilgrims, and time will not permit their abode in one place, upon any condition of advantage;
But they Are Pilgrim's, and time will not permit their Abided in one place, upon any condition of advantage;
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for their profession compells them from one place to another: On whom our Proverbe may truly be verified;
for their profession compels them from one place to Another: On whom our Proverb may truly be verified;
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that a rouling stone gathers nothing.
that a ruling stone gathers nothing.
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They are Pilgrims, and Pilgrims desires extend no further (in this life) then a staffe and a scrippe;
They Are Pilgrim's, and Pilgrim's Desires extend no further (in this life) then a staff and a scrip;
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This is the brood of travellers (saith David) that seeke thy face. This is the brood of travellers (Says David) that seek thy face.
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Thirdly, there followes another reason, and that proceedes from the opposition they find in the world against their course;
Thirdly, there follows Another reason, and that proceeds from the opposition they find in the world against their course;
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the world labours to make them poore, and having prevailed (like an imperious Jaylour, to a distressed prisoner) endevours to keepe them under. the world labours to make them poor, and having prevailed (like an imperious Jailer, to a distressed prisoner) endeavours to keep them under.
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And it comes so to passe, in regard of the naturall enmitie, and division that is in the world, in opposition of the wayes of God:
And it comes so to pass, in regard of the natural enmity, and division that is in the world, in opposition of the ways of God:
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You shall find that our Saviour intending to goe to Ierusalem, made his way through Samaria, and dispatched some before to provide him lodging.
You shall find that our Saviour intending to go to Ierusalem, made his Way through Samaria, and dispatched Some before to provide him lodging.
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But the Samaritans understanding, or suspecting that he was minded to goe thither, refused to entertaine him.
But the Samaritans understanding, or suspecting that he was minded to go thither, refused to entertain him.
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They would not receive him, saith the Text;They would not receive him, Says the Text;
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Why? Because he was going unto Ierusalem. Beloved, thus deales the world with the members of Christ:
Why? Because he was going unto Ierusalem. beloved, thus deals the world with the members of christ:
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if they would relie on the world, and make that their end, as they doe,
if they would rely on the world, and make that their end, as they do,
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then riches should flow in in abundance, and their estates might arive to be as eminent and mightie as others.
then riches should flow in in abundance, and their estates might arrive to be as eminent and mighty as Others.
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But if their mindes be resolved for Ierusalem, and their eyes reflect that way; Let them seeke their owne entertainment;
But if their minds be resolved for Ierusalem, and their eyes reflect that Way; Let them seek their own entertainment;
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for they shall receive no benefit, nor enjoy any contentment, by their permission.
for they shall receive no benefit, nor enjoy any contentment, by their permission.
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Lastly, God disposeth it to be so by his wondrous providence, that his glory may be so much the more conspicuous and open;
Lastly, God Disposeth it to be so by his wondrous providence, that his glory may be so much the more conspicuous and open;
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in providing that they of the houshold of faith should endure the scourge of povertie on earth, that so the worke of his grace may appeare the more in them, by the meanes of their povertie;
in providing that they of the household of faith should endure the scourge of poverty on earth, that so the work of his grace may appear the more in them, by the means of their poverty;
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for when doth grace make it selfe more manifest in the heart, then in the middest of such extremities? The starres make the brightest reflection, in the obscurest night:
for when does grace make it self more manifest in the heart, then in the midst of such extremities? The Stars make the Brightest reflection, in the obscurest night:
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and grace appeares most glorious, chiefly in distresse; You have heard of the patience of Iob;
and grace appears most glorious, chiefly in distress; You have herd of the patience of Job;
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had not Iob endured much sorrow, and beene exercised in many afflictions, the world had beene ignorant of his vertues:
had not Job endured much sorrow, and been exercised in many afflictions, the world had been ignorant of his Virtues:
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hee was first deprived of his substance, and suffered the torments of his body, before hee expressed his patience.
he was First deprived of his substance, and suffered the torments of his body, before he expressed his patience.
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You have heard of the faith of those people, which wandered in sheepes-skinnes, and goats-skins. But how could you have beene acquainted with their faith;
You have herd of the faith of those people, which wandered in sheep-skins, and Goatskins. But how could you have been acquainted with their faith;
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if you had not heard of their clothing? you see them in sheepes-skinnes, and goats-skinnes, enduring contempt of the world, to preserve faith and a good conscience;
if you had not herd of their clothing? you see them in sheep-skins, and Goatskins, enduring contempt of the world, to preserve faith and a good conscience;
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and so you became acquainted with their faith also.
and so you became acquainted with their faith also.
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Is it so then, that Gods servants are thus, then let the world wonder their fill at it,
Is it so then, that God's Servants Are thus, then let the world wonder their fill At it,
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and let not us account it a strange thing, (saith Saint Iames) for it befalls others of the Saints.
and let not us account it a strange thing, (Says Faint James) for it befalls Others of the Saints.
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So say I, when wee see of the houshold of faith in povertie, account it no strange matter, that God bestowes not riches in this world, to one that is rich in grace.
So say I, when we see of the household of faith in poverty, account it no strange matter, that God bestows not riches in this world, to one that is rich in grace.
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You see a multitude of beleevers stript of all they had, and yet they were holy and religious.
You see a multitude of believers stripped of all they had, and yet they were holy and religious.
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Secondly, condemne not their wayes, for the entertainment they meet with in the world. Like not the worse of the wayes of God, because he afflicts his servants;
Secondly, condemn not their ways, for the entertainment they meet with in the world. Like not the Worse of the ways of God, Because he afflicts his Servants;
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you should then judge evill of the generation of the just. You know Iob was a man beloved of God:
you should then judge evil of the generation of the just. You know Job was a man Beloved of God:
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from heaven he witnesseth his goodnesse; Hee was an upright, and a just man, one that feared God, and eschewed evill.
from heaven he Witnesseth his Goodness; He was an upright, and a just man, one that feared God, and Eschewed evil.
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Notwithstanding you see how hee was environed with troubles, and made destitute of meanes, and the societie of his friends, insomuch, that his three familiar acquaintance did conclude, that therefore hee was an hypocrite,
Notwithstanding you see how he was environed with Troubles, and made destitute of means, and the society of his Friends, insomuch, that his three familiar acquaintance did conclude, that Therefore he was an hypocrite,
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and that God had found him out in some sinne.
and that God had found him out in Some sin.
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But the ensuing displeasure of God towards these men (though it tooke no effect because of the righteous invocation of his servant Iob) will tell us there belongs a judgement to those that censure the Children of God by their afflictions, weighing their sinnes and their sufferings both in one scale together.
But the ensuing displeasure of God towards these men (though it took no Effect Because of the righteous invocation of his servant Job) will tell us there belongs a judgement to those that censure the Children of God by their afflictions, weighing their Sins and their sufferings both in one scale together.
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But beware of incurring Gods displeasure, by accusing the generation of the just, in respect of their unprosperous events in this World.
But beware of incurring God's displeasure, by accusing the generation of the just, in respect of their unprosperous events in this World.
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Thou seest one man disgraced, in much trouble, it may bee in extreame necessitie for want of these outward blessings;
Thou See one man disgraced, in much trouble, it may be in extreme necessity for want of these outward blessings;
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presently thou concludest something is amisse in his life.
presently thou concludest something is amiss in his life.
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Thou perceivest another growes rich, having riches, and honour, and applause in the World, notwithstanding hee goes on in a prophane course;
Thou perceivest Another grows rich, having riches, and honour, and applause in the World, notwithstanding he Goes on in a profane course;
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yet thou concludest certainly God loves this man: these are dangerous conclusions:
yet thou concludest Certainly God loves this man: these Are dangerous conclusions:
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Cain and Esau were beloved of God, if this bee a signe of love, now God himselfe sayd that Hee hated Esau. Esau whom God hated, had twelve Dukes to his Sonnes, enjoying abundance and superfluitie of all things:Cain and Esau were Beloved of God, if this be a Signen of love, now God himself said that He hated Esau Esau whom God hated, had twelve Dukes to his Sons, enjoying abundance and superfluity of all things:
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and therefore forbea• … e to reprove the just man, or call his integritie into question, because of his outward poverty.
and Therefore forbea• … e to reprove the just man, or call his integrity into question, Because of his outward poverty.
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Thirdly, take heed you despise not the Houshold of Faith for outward povertie; thinke not meanly of them, nor the worse of Grace, because of their simple outside;
Thirdly, take heed you despise not the Household of Faith for outward poverty; think not meanly of them, nor the Worse of Grace, Because of their simple outside;
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for this is to have the Faith of God in respect of mens persons:
for this is to have the Faith of God in respect of men's Persons:
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when 〈 ◊ 〉 man comes in gay cloathing, you say ▪ sit here in a goodly place;
when 〈 ◊ 〉 man comes in gay clothing, you say ▪ fit Here in a goodly place;
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The Apostle stands not so much upon the placing of men, but rather inveighs against the unseemly disposition of mens hearts, that slighted Grace in the poore members of the bodie,
The Apostle Stands not so much upon the placing of men, but rather inveighs against the unseemly disposition of men's hearts, that slighted Grace in the poor members of the body,
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because they were not adorned with those outward ornaments that beautifie the bodie. This thing the Lord calls a despising of the poore; yee have despised the poore:
Because they were not adorned with those outward Ornament that beautify the body. This thing the Lord calls a despising of the poor; ye have despised the poor:
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so that they did not walke as beleevers, nor honour God in sinceritie, because instead of honouring God by a familiar societie with the faithfull, they despised him in contemning his Graces for their outward povertie unto whom hee had bestowed them:
so that they did not walk as believers, nor honour God in sincerity, Because instead of honouring God by a familiar society with the faithful, they despised him in contemning his Graces for their outward poverty unto whom he had bestowed them:
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not unlike to a phantasticall offender, whose pardon being seal'd and sent him by an unworthie person, chose rather to die for his offence,
not unlike to a fantastical offender, whose pardon being sealed and sent him by an unworthy person, chosen rather to die for his offence,
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then accept of his pardon from the hands of an inferiour person.
then accept of his pardon from the hands of an inferior person.
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Secondly, the last Point is this, that These servants of God, of the Houshold of Faith being poore, should especially bee look't unto by those of the same house that are rich:
Secondly, the last Point is this, that These Servants of God, of the Household of Faith being poor, should especially be looked unto by those of the same house that Are rich:
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above all other persons they are to respect those of the Houshold of Faith. So David, My goodnesse extendeth not to thee, but to the Saints on earth.
above all other Persons they Are to respect those of the Household of Faith. So David, My Goodness extendeth not to thee, but to the Saints on earth.
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The Apostle witnesseth of Philemon, That hee had refreshed the bowells of the Saints, and had done good to them, taking most especiall notice of him,
The Apostle Witnesseth of Philemon, That he had refreshed the bowels of the Saints, and had done good to them, taking most especial notice of him,
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because of his goodnesse extended towards them. This is the dutie.
Because of his Goodness extended towards them. This is the duty.
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And the Reason of it is, because that for this intent hath God given riches unto some that have grace, that so they might especially administer the comfort that wealth brings with it,
And the Reason of it is, Because that for this intent hath God given riches unto Some that have grace, that so they might especially administer the Comfort that wealth brings with it,
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unto those that are poore of the same Houshold and profession of grace:
unto those that Are poor of the same Household and profession of grace:
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I say, for this very reason God hath furnished some of his Elect with wealth and opportunities;
I say, for this very reason God hath furnished Some of his Elect with wealth and opportunities;
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that above all other they might reserve a diligent care and respect towards others that share with them in the same Grace;
that above all other they might reserve a diligent care and respect towards Others that share with them in the same Grace;
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if they doe not, I am certaine the world will not;
if they do not, I am certain the world will not;
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for of all other people, those that feare God are the persons to whom they wish most unhappinesse,
for of all other people, those that Fear God Are the Persons to whom they wish most unhappiness,
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and shortest continuance of life in this World.
and Shortest Continuance of life in this World.
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Therefore hath God given wealth to those that have Grace, that th• … y might minister a seasonable reliefe to others;
Therefore hath God given wealth to those that have Grace, that th• … y might minister a seasonable relief to Others;
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whose wants doe call for it. Let the brother of low degree rejoyce in that hee is exalted;
whose Wants do call for it. Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted;
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and let the brother of high degree rejoyce in that hee is made low: and let the brother of high degree rejoice in that he is made low:
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my Husband is deare, and my Children are deare to me, but Christ is dearer.
my Husband is deer, and my Children Are deer to me, but christ is Dearer.
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what is the low bringing of the brother in high degree, but that hee becomes servant to him of low degree;
what is the low bringing of the brother in high degree, but that he becomes servant to him of low degree;
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his wealth and revenewes, nay all that hee enjoyes, hee confesseth to bee for the service of the poorest Christian.
his wealth and revenues, nay all that he enjoys, he Confesses to be for the service of the Poorest Christian.
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Then hath the brother of low degree occasion enough to rejoyce, because the brother of high degree receives both exaltation, wealth,
Then hath the brother of low degree occasion enough to rejoice, Because the brother of high degree receives both exaltation, wealth,
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and preferment, and all that hee possesseth for his good.
and preferment, and all that he Possesses for his good.
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And therefore beloved, doe not slightly passe by this necessarie dutie, for it will require your serious consideration,
And Therefore Beloved, do not slightly pass by this necessary duty, for it will require your serious consideration,
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and your best ability to performe it.
and your best ability to perform it.
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Secondly ▪ the • … eere union and relation betweene one and another, should bee a strong obligation upon those that are rich, especially to extend their care and estate to those of low degree, having grace:
Secondly ▪ the • … ere Union and Relation between one and Another, should be a strong obligation upon those that Are rich, especially to extend their care and estate to those of low degree, having grace:
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for they are brethren, and there is a strong bond that combines them together, having all the same Father to beg• … t them, they are begotten by the same Word of Truth, they enjoy the same Mother the Church:
for they Are brothers, and there is a strong bound that combines them together, having all the same Father to beg• … tO them, they Are begotten by the same Word of Truth, they enjoy the same Mother the Church:
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Ierusalem that is abov• … is free, and is the Mother of us all, they are brethren together of the same Familie.Ierusalem that is abov• … is free, and is the Mother of us all, they Are brothers together of the same Family.
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And therefore (beloved) let men see and acknowledge this, that whatsoever difference there is of Nation,
And Therefore (Beloved) let men see and acknowledge this, that whatsoever difference there is of nation,
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yet they are all of the same Houshold in this respect.
yet they Are all of the same Household in this respect.
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You see the Iewes notwithstanding they were distinguished by Tribes, yet they are all nominated together the House of Israel. So all the people of God let their distinctions bee never so distant in respect of wealth, of naturall birth, of decent or outward ornament;
You see the Iewes notwithstanding they were distinguished by Tribes, yet they Are all nominated together the House of Israel. So all the people of God let their Distinctions be never so distant in respect of wealth, of natural birth, of decent or outward ornament;
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they are brethren of the same Familie notwithstanding.
they Are brothers of the same Family notwithstanding.
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Beloved, let us looke to this Point, we • … re all brethren and all of the same House.
beloved, let us look to this Point, we • … re all brothers and all of the same House.
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Is it not a shame then when one brother is full, to suffer another to dye with famine and hunger;
Is it not a shame then when one brother is full, to suffer Another to die with famine and hunger;
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for one of the same House to let his brother sincke under reproach and disgrace, not offering his assistance,
for one of the same House to let his brother sink under reproach and disgrace, not offering his assistance,
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or his hand to helpe him, and prevent his extreamitie.
or his hand to help him, and prevent his extremity.
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If this be the taske and dutie of Christians, that they should especially looke to them of the Houshold of Faith;
If this be the task and duty of Christians, that they should especially look to them of the Household of Faith;
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let the inst• … ction stirre up o• … endeavours to the performance of this dutie;
let the inst• … ction stir up o• … endeavours to the performance of this duty;
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and above all the affection wee beare to others, let the respect wee beare to the people of God bee advanced.
and above all the affection we bear to Others, let the respect we bear to the people of God be advanced.
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Againe, make on what termes he requires it, t'is but to be lent, and to bee lent upon Usurie too.
Again, make on what terms he requires it, It is but to be lent, and to be lent upon Usury too.
av, vvb p-acp r-crq n2 pns31 vvz pn31, pn31|vbz p-acp pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 av.
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Saith our Saviour Christ, when you come to a place aske who is worthie: and I could heartily wish that you (who intend any worke of mercie, out of the estate which the providence of God hath enabled you withall according to the command of this dutie) would propound the same rule unto your selves, enquiring first who are worthie.
Says our Saviour christ, when you come to a place ask who is worthy: and I could heartily wish that you (who intend any work of mercy, out of the estate which the providence of God hath enabled you withal according to the command of this duty) would propound the same Rule unto your selves, inquiring First who Are worthy.
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Bestow not your charitie at randome, as it is the manner of many; such are in want;
Bestow not your charity At random, as it is the manner of many; such Are in want;
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and they loo• … e no further:
and they loo• … e no further:
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but enquire where you may bee furnished with better directions, who are worthie, and who are of the Houshold of Faith, and inhabitants of the Familie;
but inquire where you may be furnished with better directions, who Are worthy, and who Are of the Household of Faith, and inhabitants of the Family;
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such you are to labour to find, and having found them, looke to them. And the more to incite you to this dutie, know that Christ calls for it, and doth continually expect it;
such you Are to labour to find, and having found them, look to them. And the more to incite you to this duty, know that christ calls for it, and does continually expect it;
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He would have you (especially) to have an eye to his members: I was hungrie, and you did not feed mee;
He would have you (especially) to have an eye to his members: I was hungry, and you did not feed me;
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hee calls for it that gave you your wealth.
he calls for it that gave you your wealth.
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Neither doth hee demand any thing that is not his owne, as David confesseth in his Provision for the Temple, of thine owne have I given thee:
Neither does he demand any thing that is not his own, as David Confesses in his Provision for the Temple, of thine own have I given thee:
d vdz pns31 vvi d n1 cst vbz xx po31 d, c-acp np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, pp-f po21 d vhb pns11 vvn pno21:
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so you may account of whatsoever Christ calls for, if it bee to your estate; it came by his donation, and hee gave it you first.
so you may account of whatsoever christ calls for, if it be to your estate; it Come by his donation, and he gave it you First.
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If you bestow any gift on your Children, you thinke you may reserve that power unto your selves, to take it againe at your pleasure and give it unto whom you list;
If you bestow any gift on your Children, you think you may reserve that power unto your selves, to take it again At your pleasure and give it unto whom you list;
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and shall not God be allowed that priviledge, 〈 ◊ 〉 hee that conferres many liberall b• … ssings on thee? Sure thou art much in his debt,
and shall not God be allowed that privilege, 〈 ◊ 〉 he that confers many liberal b• … ssings on thee? Sure thou art much in his debt,
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and it argues too foule an ingratitude if hee lend thee a Million, and thou refusest to pay him a Mite.
and it argues too foul an ingratitude if he lend thee a Million, and thou refusest to pay him a Mite.
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Againe, if hee call for it, t'is not for thy loss• … that he requires it,
Again, if he call for it, It is not for thy loss• … that he requires it,
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but will give thee better riches. Aske of him, and he will give you the Holy Ghost;
but will give thee better riches. Ask of him, and he will give you the Holy Ghost;
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nay, the kingdome of Heaven: and those are riches farre above the value of any substance thou enjoyest;
nay, the Kingdom of Heaven: and those Are riches Far above the valve of any substance thou enjoyest;
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Aske of him and hee will forgive your sinnes, 10000. Tallents; whereas hee demands but one penny of thee.
Ask of him and he will forgive your Sins, 10000. Talents; whereas he demands but one penny of thee.
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I da• … say he doth greater things for thee already, then he desires for others.
I da• … say he does greater things for thee already, then he Desires for Others.
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Againe, consider what want you have of him that demands this, Hee gives you dayly bread, (give us this day ou• … dayly bread;) if you did not receive dayly bread,
Again, Consider what want you have of him that demands this, He gives you daily bred, (give us this day ou• … daily bred;) if you did not receive daily bred,
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and a blessing on it • … om him, you neither could have bread, nor enjoy life by it.
and a blessing on it • … om him, you neither could have bred, nor enjoy life by it.
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Many coveto• … s earth-worms, would bee glad to heare of the most advantage by Intrest of money,
Many coveto• … s earthworms, would be glad to hear of the most advantage by Interest of money,
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yet no Usurie is lawfull except this, and this is spoken (in this phrase) to no other purpose,
yet no Usury is lawful except this, and this is spoken (in this phrase) to no other purpose,
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but to convince the world of sinne, that seeke gaine to their owne losse, and procure their profit a wrong way.
but to convince the world of sin, that seek gain to their own loss, and procure their profit a wrong Way.
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Hee that gives to the poore, hee lends to the Lord upon Usurie. It is the confession of the Usurer, that to receive ten in the hundred, is great gaine; He that gives to the poor, he lends to the Lord upon Usury. It is the Confessi of the Usurer, that to receive ten in the hundred, is great gain;
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and hee concludes, that much advantage doth acrue to his Coffors, and accounts it a prosperous profession.
and he concludes, that much advantage does accrue to his Coffors, and accounts it a prosperous profession.
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Miserable trading, when wee exchange our Soules, and expose them to eternall destruction;
Miserable trading, when we exchange our Souls, and expose them to Eternal destruction;
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for the procurement of a little wealth of this world, which hath not a minutes subsistance.
for the procurement of a little wealth of this world, which hath not a minutes subsistence.
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But This is the trade of advantage, not ten in the hundred, but a hundred for ten, nay, a hundred for one.
But This is the trade of advantage, not ten in the hundred, but a hundred for ten, nay, a hundred for one.
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To enjoy a hundred for one here, and (in the world to come) eternall life is advantage farre above the comparison of any gaine the earth can afford us.
To enjoy a hundred for one Here, and (in the world to come) Eternal life is advantage Far above the comparison of any gain the earth can afford us.
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Further, marke who it is that askes this at thy hands, even hee whose favour thou must one day seeke;
Further, mark who it is that asks this At thy hands, even he whose favour thou must one day seek;
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for whose countenance thou wouldest give all the world;
for whose countenance thou Wouldst give all the world;
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it is hee before whose seat thou must appeare, that calls for this dutie of doing good with thy estate while thou enjoyest it:
it is he before whose seat thou must appear, that calls for this duty of doing good with thy estate while thou enjoyest it:
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denie not this small courtesie to him, lest his favours (being abused) turne into anger,
deny not this small courtesy to him, lest his favours (being abused) turn into anger,
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and thou become a miserable instance of his heavie displeasure. No man desiring the favour of a Prince or Judge in some businesse of importance,
and thou become a miserable instance of his heavy displeasure. No man desiring the favour of a Prince or Judge in Some business of importance,
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but would gladly embrace an occasion of doing him a pleasure, before the tryall of his cause, that so the Judge may take notice of his good will, and gratifie his kindnesse.
but would gladly embrace an occasion of doing him a pleasure, before the trial of his cause, that so the Judge may take notice of his good will, and gratify his kindness.
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Beloved, wee have speciall use for the favour of Christ, and must all appeare before his Iudgement seate.
beloved, we have special use for the favour of christ, and must all appear before his Judgement seat.
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Now wee have opportunitie sufficient, Christ in his poore members of the houshold of faith comes to you, expecting favour at your hands;
Now we have opportunity sufficient, christ in his poor members of the household of faith comes to you, expecting favour At your hands;
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hee wills you to doe good to them, and to him in them; What you bestow on them, he accounts as a courtesie to himselfe.
he wills you to do good to them, and to him in them; What you bestow on them, he accounts as a courtesy to himself.
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In asmuch as you have done it to those, it extends unto him; and what is denied them, he takes it as an in• … urie to himselfe.
In as as you have done it to those, it extends unto him; and what is denied them, he Takes it as an in• … Uriah to himself.
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In asmuch as you have not done it to those, you have not done it to him.
In as as you have not done it to those, you have not done it to him.
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Therefore ▪ looke how you extend mercy here, to enjoy it hereafter;
Therefore ▪ look how you extend mercy Here, to enjoy it hereafter;
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and as you expect the favour of the Judge, make way for his kindnesse, by the performance of his will, in a seasonable contribution during this life;
and as you expect the favour of the Judge, make Way for his kindness, by the performance of his will, in a seasonable contribution during this life;
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hee that useth not mercy here, shall find none hereafter;
he that uses not mercy Here, shall find none hereafter;
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and, Iudgement shall bee mercilesse (saith the Apostle) to them that shew not mercie.
and, Judgement shall be merciless (Says the Apostle) to them that show not mercy.
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Nay, looke that such mercy • … e show• … e as God expecteth; you that are wealthy, according to the wealth, and riches you possesse.
Nay, look that such mercy • … e show• … e as God Expects; you that Are wealthy, according to the wealth, and riches you possess.
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God will accept of no beggerly present from a wealthy man ▪ neithe• … will he receive a poore reward from the Coffers of him that hath horded up much red • … ay ▪ where hee hath 〈 ◊ 〉 liberally, hee wil• … 〈 ◊ 〉 liberally.
God will accept of no beggarly present from a wealthy man ▪ neithe• … will he receive a poor reward from the Coffers of him that hath horded up much read • … ay ▪ where he hath 〈 ◊ 〉 liberally, he wil• … 〈 ◊ 〉 liberally.
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Looke to it, for Christ lookes for it.
Look to it, for christ looks for it.
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Wouldest tho• … reape liberally in that day? then sowe liberally in the meane time.
Wouldst tho• … reap liberally in that day? then sow liberally in the mean time.
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Doe according to your severall abilities, and opportunities:
Doe according to your several abilities, and opportunities:
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and when you meet with advantage to doe good, take it chearefully, and make use of it willingly;
and when you meet with advantage to do good, take it cheerfully, and make use of it willingly;
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it will much commend thy love to Religion, and improve thine owne good in the conclusion.
it will much commend thy love to Religion, and improve thine own good in the conclusion.
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So much shall serve now for this point.
So much shall serve now for this point.
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You see in a word the meaning and intent of the Apostle is this, that every man according to his estate and abilitie,
You see in a word the meaning and intent of the Apostle is this, that every man according to his estate and ability,
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while he hath time and meanes, should bestirre himselfe to doe good. A word for the occasion in Hand.
while he hath time and means, should Bestir himself to do good. A word for the occasion in Hand.
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Funerall Sermons (saith Saint Austin) are not comforts to the dead, but helpes to the living.Funeral Sermons (Says Faint Austin) Are not comforts to the dead, but helps to the living.
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It is for their sakes that survive, that God hath given us these occasions; and for your sakes that are yet living, that I have chosen this Text;
It is for their sakes that survive, that God hath given us these occasions; and for your sakes that Are yet living, that I have chosen this Text;
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where you have the rule and the example concu• … ing together. The life of our deceased Sister, was but a commentarie upon this Text;
where you have the Rule and the Exampl concu• … ing together. The life of our deceased Sister, was but a commentary upon this Text;
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Shee hath beene (amongst those that knew her, in her life) a lively patterne,
She hath been (among those that knew her, in her life) a lively pattern,
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and example, of the performance of every dutie; that we have now spoken of.
and Exampl, of the performance of every duty; that we have now spoken of.
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It pleased God to translate her as a choyce Plant from a farre Countrey (a Nurcerie amongst the Churches in other parts) into his Vineyard, into his Garden, into his Orchard ▪ his Church here in England. Since she came hither, 〈 ◊ 〉 h• … th beene planted here;
It pleased God to translate her as a choice Plant from a Far Country (a Nursery among the Churches in other parts) into his Vineyard, into his Garden, into his Orchard ▪ his Church Here in England. Since she Come hither, 〈 ◊ 〉 h• … th been planted Here;
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She became no fruitlesse, nor dea• … 〈 ◊ 〉, b• … according to the blessing promised to that man which meditat• … in the law of God, day and night ▪ Shee brought forth • … uit,
She became no fruitless, nor dea• … 〈 ◊ 〉, b• … according to the blessing promised to that man which meditat• … in the law of God, day and night ▪ She brought forth • … uit,
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Shee brought forth abundance of good fruit, and is laid in the earth with the greene leafe of a good name,
Shee brought forth abundance of good fruit, and is laid in the earth with the green leaf of a good name,
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and flourisheth now, as a good example to those that live, even being dead.
and flourishes now, as a good Exampl to those that live, even being dead.
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After, it pleased God when she came to England, to reveale to her, the way of salvation more fully then she knew before, to make her understand more clearely of the power of godlinesse,
After, it pleased God when she Come to England, to reveal to her, the Way of salvation more Fully then she knew before, to make her understand more clearly of the power of godliness,
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and what the practice of Christianitie meant, which she before had received only in the Theorie, in formes of doctrines,
and what the practice of Christianity meant, which she before had received only in the Theory, in forms of doctrines,
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but not so heartily, and seriously looking into them.
but not so heartily, and seriously looking into them.
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Shee grew very covetous of good company, and (the benefit that comes by that) good conference and example.
Shee grew very covetous of good company, and (the benefit that comes by that) good conference and Exampl.
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Shee made great advantage of her time, in the large sense of doing good.
She made great advantage of her time, in the large sense of doing good.
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Shee tooke h• … opportunities to do• … good to her selfe and her soule, by the obtaining of the knowledge of God in Christ;
Shee took h• … opportunities to do• … good to her self and her soul, by the obtaining of the knowledge of God in christ;
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and yet neverthelesse, even towards her later • … nd (not being perswaded that she had done enough that way) shee promised to act Maries part more lively,
and yet nevertheless, even towards her later • … and (not being persuaded that she had done enough that Way) she promised to act Mary's part more lively,
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if God would spare her longer time on earth, and exceed her former 〈 ◊ 〉, by her 〈 ◊ 〉 endevours, and to refraine from Martha's troubles.
if God would spare her longer time on earth, and exceed her former 〈 ◊ 〉, by her 〈 ◊ 〉 endeavours, and to refrain from Martha's Troubles.
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Those opportunities she embraced in health (by the providence and goodnesse of God) were managed by her, with such care and respect, that successe followed their conclusions with much advantage.
Those opportunities she embraced in health (by the providence and Goodness of God) were managed by her, with such care and respect, that success followed their conclusions with much advantage.
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Shee increased in love (that radicall grace) as the sap doth increase in the root, extending that love to Christ and to the servants of God: ever delighting in their company;
Shee increased in love (that radical grace) as the sap does increase in the root, extending that love to christ and to the Servants of God: ever delighting in their company;
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prizing them at a high rate, as the onely excellent ones, and some very poore and weake Christians;
prizing them At a high rate, as the only excellent ones, and Some very poor and weak Christians;
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naming them according to the phrase of our Saviour worthy persons: and such a one was a worthy man,
naming them according to the phrase of our Saviour worthy Persons: and such a one was a worthy man,
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or a worthy woman, being the termes wherewith shee expressed her honourable esteeme of those that feared the Lord.
or a worthy woman, being the terms wherewith she expressed her honourable esteem of those that feared the Lord.
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Besides, in the whole course of her life shee exercised the Scriptures, I have seen notes of her own gathering out of the Scripture:
Beside, in the Whole course of her life she exercised the Scriptures, I have seen notes of her own gathering out of the Scripture:
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wherein it seemed shee desired to become a profitable reader, in making use of such particular places as struck against such corruptions, which shee was more especially desirous to take notice of:
wherein it seemed she desired to become a profitable reader, in making use of such particular places as struck against such corruptions, which she was more especially desirous to take notice of:
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She was not straightned in her bowels towards them, but was large hearted, and large handed, full of Almes, when that might helpe;
She was not straightened in her bowels towards them, but was large hearted, and large handed, full of Alms, when that might help;
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and when it could not, shee provoked others to exercise the like charitie.
and when it could not, she provoked Others to exercise the like charity.
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and such directions to duties, and incouragements by promise were likewise inserted therein, that (I am perswaded) I cannot doe better then to commend this duty to the practice of all the servants of God, that when they come to peruse the Scrip• … s, they would furnish themselves with pen and inke, and then • … n all occasions they may be noting downe somewhat for the• … owne advantage:
and such directions to duties, and encouragements by promise were likewise inserted therein, that (I am persuaded) I cannot do better then to commend this duty to the practice of all the Servants of God, that when they come to peruse the Scrip• … s, they would furnish themselves with pen and ink, and then • … n all occasions they may be noting down somewhat for the• … own advantage:
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that they may have a manuall or little Booke of observations, for their guide and direction in the course of their lives.
that they may have a manual or little Book of observations, for their guide and direction in the course of their lives.
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Shee was a hearty hater of sinne, and of all evill, and the appearance thereof, being carefull to doe good so farre as shee was convinced in any thing to her revealed,
She was a hearty hater of sin, and of all evil, and the appearance thereof, being careful to do good so Far as she was convinced in any thing to her revealed,
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and willing to receive instructions, and to be informed in those things that were not revealed.
and willing to receive instructions, and to be informed in those things that were not revealed.
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Those that knew her may well witnesse with me that shee never neglected the smallest occasion conducing to the improvement of her soule in the wayes of goodnesse.
Those that knew her may well witness with me that she never neglected the Smallest occasion conducing to the improvement of her soul in the ways of Goodness.
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But for the second, the maine intent of this Text, and the reason for which I tooke it, in this particular dutie, I may resolve you,
But for the second, the main intent of this Text, and the reason for which I took it, in this particular duty, I may resolve you,
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as it is said of the vertuous woman (and may speake truly, in the simplicitie of an honest heart) Many daughters have done excellently, but thou surmountest them all.
as it is said of the virtuous woman (and may speak truly, in the simplicity of an honest heart) Many daughters have done excellently, but thou surmountest them all.
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I never knew any woman in my life more active and readie to doe the workes of charitie:
I never knew any woman in my life more active and ready to do the works of charity:
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according as opportunitie and her abilitie made way for the same. Not onely of her owne, wherein she tooke her Husbands consent with her;
according as opportunity and her ability made Way for the same. Not only of her own, wherein she took her Husbands consent with her;
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But where shee prov'd unable of her selfe to supply the necessities of others:
But where she proved unable of her self to supply the necessities of Others:
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her labours and indevours to incite, and stirre up others, made full satisfaction in the roome of her benevolence,
her labours and endeavours to incite, and stir up Others, made full satisfaction in the room of her benevolence,
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and she became an industrious Christian in that kind. That I have observed, herein shee was ever large and boundlesse:
and she became an Industria Christian in that kind. That I have observed, herein she was ever large and boundless:
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sowing her seed in the morning, and her hands ceased not in the evening: shee gave a portion to seaven, and also to eight: sowing her seed in the morning, and her hands ceased not in the evening: she gave a portion to seaven, and also to eight:
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and as any came in her way that were in extreame necessitie, shee became a present helper of every of them, according to their severall necessities.
and as any Come in her Way that were in extreme necessity, she became a present helper of every of them, according to their several necessities.
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Shee was very tender hearted, and that which she bestowed to relieve others; was done in compassion of heart towards those that endured miserie.
She was very tender hearted, and that which she bestowed to relieve Others; was done in compassion of heart towards those that endured misery.
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But as shee saw any of the Houshold of Faith, and the servants of God which shee tooke notice of by some infalibile signe:
But as she saw any of the Household of Faith, and the Servants of God which she took notice of by Some infalibile Signen:
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shee did not onely relieve them with her Purse, but receive them into her heart, which was still open and enlarged to give them entertainment.
she did not only relieve them with her Purse, but receive them into her heart, which was still open and enlarged to give them entertainment.
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Besides, she had other wayes to succour them, in speaking for them, and stirring up others to speake for them,
Beside, she had other ways to succour them, in speaking for them, and stirring up Others to speak for them,
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when words might availe them and doe them good; relieving them with money, and provoking others thereunto, when such contributions were needfull;
when words might avail them and do them good; relieving them with money, and provoking Others thereunto, when such contributions were needful;
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and therein shee would not let slippe the least opportunitie, but would take the • … dvantage of great and solemne meetings;
and therein she would not let slip the least opportunity, but would take the • … dvantage of great and solemn meetings;
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seasoning those fea• … which she frequented with some acts of mercie before they parted, that the company and societie she conversed with, might savour of this sweetnesse of mercie as a precious oyntment,
seasoning those fea• … which she frequented with Some acts of mercy before they parted, that the company and society she conversed with, might savour of this sweetness of mercy as a precious ointment,
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and become good examples unto others; and improve the gifts and abilities which God had given them to the same purpose.
and become good Examples unto Others; and improve the Gifts and abilities which God had given them to the same purpose.
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Shee was not onely mindfull of those at home, but her goodnesse extended to the Saints abroad.
She was not only mindful of those At home, but her Goodness extended to the Saints abroad.
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And not in respect of Nature onely, because they were come into the Countrey where shee was borne, (I speake now of those that live in distresse and exile, of the Palatinate, and Germany,) but in respect of Grace.
And not in respect of Nature only, Because they were come into the Country where she was born, (I speak now of those that live in distress and exile, of the Palatinate, and Germany,) but in respect of Grace.
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Shee was wondrous industrious and laborious, to procure all the meanes that might bee to send over to helpe them,
Shee was wondrous Industria and laborious, to procure all the means that might be to send over to help them,
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and even refreshed the bowells of the Saints;
and even refreshed the bowels of the Saints;
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that I may truly say the loynes of the poore blessed God for her in many places.
that I may truly say the loins of the poor blessed God for her in many places.
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In what place hath shee lived, and hath not left a savour behinde her? nay, (almost) in what company hath shee conversed,
In what place hath she lived, and hath not left a savour behind her? nay, (almost) in what company hath she conversed,
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but this particular dutie hath been as a precious oyntment to sweeten the conversations of all that were about her;
but this particular duty hath been as a precious ointment to sweeten the conversations of all that were about her;
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and to worke in their mindes a vertuous intention and propensenesse to this dutie? Beloved, here you have her in her carriage and example.
and to work in their minds a virtuous intention and propenseness to this duty? beloved, Here you have her in her carriage and Exampl.
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What shee was in her behaviour towards her Husband, and her Children I need not speake, there are enough can witnesse it;
What she was in her behaviour towards her Husband, and her Children I need not speak, there Are enough can witness it;
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shee carried her selfe as became ▪ Wife to him, and a helper of the servants of G• … od with prayers and desires,
she carried her self as became ▪ Wife to him, and a helper of the Servants of G• … od with Prayers and Desires,
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and often provocations and incitings that way.
and often provocations and incitings that Way.
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But for her Children, shee seem'd to undergoe a second travaile with them, till Christ were formed in them;
But for her Children, she seemed to undergo a second travail with them, till christ were formed in them;
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being full of earnest desires and petitions for the working of Grace where it was not begun,
being full of earnest Desires and petitions for the working of Grace where it was not begun,
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and for the perfecting thereof, where it was newly entred.
and for the perfecting thereof, where it was newly entered.
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Shee rejoyced exceedingly in any expression of good, and more for that of Grace then any other inclination or respect.
Shee rejoiced exceedingly in any expression of good, and more for that of Grace then any other inclination or respect.
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Beloved, this was obvious and common to all, and any man might take speciall notice thereof dayly, and observe it constantly.
beloved, this was obvious and Common to all, and any man might take special notice thereof daily, and observe it constantly.
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In her servants, as there appeared the mere grace in any; so much the more respect she extended towards them.
In her Servants, as there appeared the mere grace in any; so much the more respect she extended towards them.
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In the poore as shee perceived the more grace in any;
In the poor as she perceived the more grace in any;
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the more reliefe they received from her, &c. 〈 ◊ 〉 say nothing what (in all this) shee suffered;
the more relief they received from her, etc. 〈 ◊ 〉 say nothing what (in all this) she suffered;
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those that were acquainted with her disease, know what paines shee under-went in respect of her bodie,
those that were acquainted with her disease, know what pains she underwent in respect of her body,
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and with what patience shee submitted to the hand of God in all things;
and with what patience she submitted to the hand of God in all things;
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And many know the wrong shee endured from the World, for her desire and care to doe good when she obtain'd opportunitie.
And many know the wrong she endured from the World, for her desire and care to do good when she obtained opportunity.
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Some thought her over-bold, some to busie;
some Thought her overbold, Some to busy;
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others thought her proud and vaineglorious, because of her often frequenting of company, and speaking openly,
Others Thought her proud and vainglorious, Because of her often frequenting of company, and speaking openly,
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for the provoking of others to the exercise of goodnesse. The Lord smite their hearts that are guilty of misjudging:
for the provoking of Others to the exercise of Goodness. The Lord smite their hearts that Are guilty of Misjudging:
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that which wee are to suppose in respect of her forward disposition is this.
that which we Are to suppose in respect of her forward disposition is this.
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Shee was naturally of a free spirit, which being sanctified with Grace, and sharpned with love and zeale for the glory of God;
Shee was naturally of a free Spirit, which being sanctified with Grace, and sharpened with love and zeal for the glory of God;
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made her the more resolute and familiar in frequenting good company;
made her the more resolute and familiar in frequenting good company;
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not to magnifie her selfe by their societie, but that her continuall conversation with them, might give her the better occasion to incite and stirre them to goodnesse.
not to magnify her self by their society, but that her continual Conversation with them, might give her the better occasion to incite and stir them to Goodness.
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Let those that are guiltie of misprision, leave to censure her Vertues, and convert them into an example for themselves to walke in:
Let those that Are guilty of Misprision, leave to censure her Virtues, and convert them into an Exampl for themselves to walk in:
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if they doe not, the neglect will loade their soules with more woe for such contempt,
if they do not, the neglect will load their Souls with more woe for such contempt,
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then shee hath received joy for her labour. What concern'd her in her sicknesse briefly I have not much to say;
then she hath received joy for her labour. What concerned her in her sickness briefly I have not much to say;
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in that they which were about her dayly, know more then I can relate:
in that they which were about her daily, know more then I can relate:
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Shee did not onely expresse a satisfaction and assurance of heart, that her reconciliation was made with God in Christ:
She did not only express a satisfaction and assurance of heart, that her reconciliation was made with God in christ:
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but besides that a willingnesse and desire to bee dissolved, (for that reason) that shee might hee with Christ.
but beside that a willingness and desire to be dissolved, (for that reason) that she might he with christ.
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A Minister that was with her, asking how shee that had a Husband and Children, enjoying an estate and 〈 ◊ 〉 other comforts, could be willing to forgoe so many blessings,
A Minister that was with her, asking how she that had a Husband and Children, enjoying an estate and 〈 ◊ 〉 other comforts, could be willing to forgo so many blessings,
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and exchange them all for death? She from that inward sence and perswasion of Gods love to her in Christ, concluded;
and exchange them all for death? She from that inward sense and persuasion of God's love to her in christ, concluded;
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Therefore I am willing to forgoe Husband and Children, and all the contents you can number in this life, that I might live with Christ, to partake of greater felicitie then this world can afford me.
Therefore I am willing to forgo Husband and Children, and all the contents you can number in this life, that I might live with christ, to partake of greater felicity then this world can afford me.
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And now the Lord Jesus hath received her into his owne protection, and satisfied her expectation with the performance of his love.
And now the Lord jesus hath received her into his own protection, and satisfied her expectation with the performance of his love.
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But wherefore have wee spoken all this? what, that wee might adde any praise unto the dead? no:
But Wherefore have we spoken all this? what, that we might add any praise unto the dead? no:
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But to quicken those that are living, and incite them to the like dutie. Some may thinke it impossible there should be such activenesse in doing of good;
But to quicken those that Are living, and incite them to the like duty. some may think it impossible there should be such activeness in doing of good;
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and such unweariednesse in performing of the acts of mercy, and where (say they) shall we find such an example? you have it before your eyes;
and such unweariedness in performing of the acts of mercy, and where (say they) shall we find such an Exampl? you have it before your eyes;
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and know that examples will rise in judgement against you, and condemne you, as well as precepts:
and know that Examples will rise in judgement against you, and condemn you, as well as Precepts:
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If you follow them not, while they invite you. The Text saith; Doe good to all: especially to the houshold of faith.
If you follow them not, while they invite you. The Text Says; Do good to all: especially to the household of faith.
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And here is an example before our eyes, of one who tooke her time, and opportunitie to doe good to all, especially to them of the houshold of Faith. Goe thou, and doe likewise. FINIS.
And Here is an Exampl before our eyes, of one who took her time, and opportunity to do good to all, especially to them of the household of Faith. Go thou, and do likewise. FINIS.
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DEATH PREVENTED; OR, MORTALITIE CHANGED. SERMON XL. JOB. 14. 14. All the dayes of my appointed time will I waite till my change come.
DEATH PREVENTED; OR, MORTALITY CHANGED. SERMON XL. JOB. 14. 14. All the days of my appointed time will I wait till my change come.
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THis Booke of Iob comprehends the History of a good man, and of his many tryalls.
THis Book of Job comprehends the History of a good man, and of his many trials.
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Though goodnesse deliver from Hell, yet it privildgeth not from temptations, or crosses;
Though Goodness deliver from Hell, yet it privildgeth not from temptations, or Crosses;
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yea, the more eminent Holinesse is, many times the more it is exposed to sharpe and manifold assaults.
yea, the more eminent Holiness is, many times the more it is exposed to sharp and manifold assaults.
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Iob is set upon on all sides, he found the Divell a sore enemie, and his great estate a suddaine shipwrack;Job is Set upon on all sides, he found the devil a soar enemy, and his great estate a sudden shipwreck;
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his Children in a moment crusht to peeces.
his Children in a moment crushed to Pieces.
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Hee had but three Points of Land to looke at in this troublesome sea, and every one of them seemed rather to augment, then to lessen the storme.
He had but three Points of Land to look At in this troublesome sea, and every one of them seemed rather to augment, then to lessen the storm.
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His Wife, whose breath should have sweetned and eased his griefe, was an impatient vexation.
His Wife, whose breath should have sweetened and eased his grief, was an impatient vexation.
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His friends, whose counsells and compassions should have beene an easie harbour, and tender reliefe, they became his bitter and censorious judges.
His Friends, whose Counsels and compassions should have been an easy harbour, and tender relief, they became his bitter and censorious judges.
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Yea, his God, who by his owne testimonie hee served, and feared with singular uprightnesse;
Yea, his God, who by his own testimony he served, and feared with singular uprightness;
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and whose bowells are ever tender and compassionate to such, and upon whose gracious acceptance hee thought to quiet and anchor his troubled spirit;
and whose bowels Are ever tender and compassionate to such, and upon whose gracious acceptance he Thought to quiet and anchor his troubled Spirit;
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yet anon he seemed not onely a stranger, but an enemie;
yet anon he seemed not only a stranger, but an enemy;
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and this went deepe, that even Mercie it selfe seemed cruell, and Kindnes so unkinde and harsh.
and this went deep, that even Mercy it self seemed cruel, and Kindness so unkind and harsh.
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But what was his behaviour under all these? For the generall sweet and heavenly; For some particulars, sad and weak;
But what was his behaviour under all these? For the general sweet and heavenly; For Some particulars, sad and weak;
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when faith did worke hee was above all his stormes.
when faith did work he was above all his storms.
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In the deepest calamitie, faith can settle and compose the soule, and fill it with the sweetest comforts.
In the Deepest calamity, faith can settle and compose the soul, and fill it with the Sweetest comforts.
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When sense and nature did worke, then hee was much impatient, and the winde had the better over him:
When sense and nature did work, then he was much impatient, and the wind had the better over him:
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In the one hee shewes himselfe a Christian, In the other a man: In the one Iob is beyond himselfe, in the other below himselfe;
In the one he shows himself a Christian, In the other a man: In the one Job is beyond himself, in the other below himself;
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According to the time and manner of these severall workings, he is like or unlike himselfe.
According to the time and manner of these several workings, he is like or unlike himself.
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Thus it is with the best, whose outward change doth not more vary; but their inward carriage doth as much change.
Thus it is with the best, whose outward change does not more vary; but their inward carriage does as much change.
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At length Iob after many disputes with his friends, and conflicts with himselfe, concenterates his thoughts in two maine Points.
At length Job After many disputes with his Friends, and conflicts with himself, concenterates his thoughts in two main Points.
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1 One was still to trust in God, let him bee what hee will, and let him doe what hee will;
1 One was still to trust in God, let him be what he will, and let him do what he will;
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though hee should continue his present tryalls, yea and exceed them;
though he should continue his present trials, yea and exceed them;
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though hee should kill mee, yet saith hee (Chap. 13. 15.) though hee slay mee, I will trust in him, and there he disposeth of his soule.
though he should kill me, yet Says he (Chap. 13. 15.) though he slay me, I will trust in him, and there he Disposeth of his soul.
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2 Another was to prepare for death;
2 another was to prepare for death;
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all the dayes of my appointed time I will waite till my change come, and there hee disposeth of his bodie.
all the days of my appointed time I will wait till my change come, and there he Disposeth of his body.
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Many arguments hee layeth downe in this Chapter which did occasion him to these thoughts and resolutions.
Many Arguments he Layeth down in this Chapter which did occasion him to these thoughts and resolutions.
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The first is the brevitie of mans life:
The First is the brevity of men life:
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Verse 1. 2. Man th• … t is borne of a Woman is of few dayes, hee commeth forth like a Flower, and is cut downe;
Verse 1. 2. Man th• … tO is born of a Woman is of few days, he comes forth like a Flower, and is Cut down;
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hee fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not; he fleeth also as a shadow, and Continueth not;
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He sayth not yeeres, nor moneths, nor weekes, but dayes, and these dayes not many but few,
He say not Years, nor months, nor weeks, but days, and these days not many but few,
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and these few dayes not long, but short, as quickly set as the shadow, as quickly cropt as the flower.
and these few days not long, but short, as quickly Set as the shadow, as quickly cropped as the flower.
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Secondly, the misery of that short life, in the same place, and full of trouble; as if every Article of life were replenished with sorrow,
Secondly, the misery of that short life, in the same place, and full of trouble; as if every Article of life were replenished with sorrow,
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even as every veine of the body is with bloud: this is own experience could tell him. Thirdly, the certaintie of Death.
even as every vein of the body is with blood: this is own experience could tell him. Thirdly, the certainty of Death.
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The Sunne hath his appointed race, which in the Winter is short, in the Summer long,
The Sun hath his appointed raze, which in the Winter is short, in the Summer long,
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but in both it hath a certaine time of setting; so the race of mans life, to some it may be shorter, to some longer,
but in both it hath a certain time of setting; so the raze of men life, to Some it may be shorter, to Some longer,
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but the night will come, and all must be closed up in Death, verse 5. His dayes are determined, the number of them, they are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds which hee cannot passe;
but the night will come, and all must be closed up in Death, verse 5. His days Are determined, the number of them, they Are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds which he cannot pass;
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and if so, then high time for Iob to thinke of it, and prepare for it.
and if so, then high time for Job to think of it, and prepare for it.
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Death began in a manner to seize on him already in severall parts; in his feet, for his wealth was gone;
Death began in a manner to seize on him already in several parts; in his feet, for his wealth was gone;
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in his loynes, having lost his children; in his heart, his friends leaving him; in his bosome, for his wife was a discomforter;
in his loins, having lost his children; in his heart, his Friends leaving him; in his bosom, for his wife was a discomforter;
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nay, in his very life it selfe, so much as was wrapt up in the outward part of his body, for that was diseased;
nay, in his very life it self, so much as was wrapped up in the outward part of his body, for that was diseased;
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in his speech and spirits, they grew hoarse and faint, all these were the harbingers of a future dissolution.
in his speech and spirits, they grew hoarse and faint, all these were the harbingers of a future dissolution.
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Well therefore might Iob conclude, ever I must not live, and long I cannot live;
Well Therefore might Job conclude, ever I must not live, and long I cannot live;
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therefore though in much miserie, and in bad dayes, I will thinke of Death, and fit my selfe for a good end,
Therefore though in much misery, and in bad days, I will think of Death, and fit my self for a good end,
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and apply my selfe seriously, and wisely for a good worke; All the dayes of my appointed time will I waite till my change come.
and apply my self seriously, and wisely for a good work; All the days of my appointed time will I wait till my change come.
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Which words containe in them two parts.
Which words contain in them two parts.
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First, his future dissolution, which hee calls a change, and a change that is comming upon him,
First, his future dissolution, which he calls a change, and a change that is coming upon him,
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as if hee had beene the next man, till my change come.
as if he had been the next man, till my change come.
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Secondly, his present disposition, I will waite, hee thinkes of death, before death, and prepares to die, while yet he lives.
Secondly, his present disposition, I will wait, he thinks of death, before death, and prepares to die, while yet he lives.
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Neither was this a death-pang, a fitte, a humour which began quickly, and expired suddenly.
Neither was this a death-pang, a fit, a humour which began quickly, and expired suddenly.
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Nay, he will make it a serious businesse, as if this should be his every dayes worke;
Nay, he will make it a serious business, as if this should be his every days work;
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All the dayes of my appointed time will I waite. Some reade it of my appointed warfare;All the days of my appointed time will I wait. some read it of my appointed warfare;
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and others of my appointed labour; they all intimate that hee meanes by his appointed time; his appointed life;
and Others of my appointed labour; they all intimate that he means by his appointed time; his appointed life;
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the lease or terme of breathing, which God had allotted, allowed, and decreed.
the lease or term of breathing, which God had allotted, allowed, and decreed.
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There are two propositions which naturally issue from the words, and comprehend the juyce and marrow of the Text.
There Are two propositions which naturally issue from the words, and comprehend the juice and marrow of the Text.
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First, that there is a change, which will befall the sonnes of men. 2. Secondly, we should alwayes waite till it come;
First, that there is a change, which will befall the Sons of men. 2. Secondly, we should always wait till it come;
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I begin with the first, that There is a change which will befall the sonnes of men.
I begin with the First, that There is a change which will befall the Sons of men.
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Be we poore, or bee we rich; bee we noble, or bee we ignoble; be we prosperous, or be we afflicted; Be we poor, or be we rich; bee we noble, or be we ignoble; be we prosperous, or be we afflicted;
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be we strong, or be we weake; be we old, or be we young; be we good, or be we bad;
be we strong, or be we weak; be we old, or be we young; be we good, or be we bad;
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be we male, or be wee female;
be we male, or be we female;
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whatsoever our natures bee, whatsoever our parts be, whatsoever our places be, whatsoever our ages be, whatsoever our courses be, whatsoever our wayes be;
whatsoever our nature's be, whatsoever our parts be, whatsoever our places be, whatsoever our ages be, whatsoever our courses be, whatsoever our ways be;
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how faire and how durable our estates may appeare, yet at length there is a change which will befall us.
how fair and how durable our estates may appear, yet At length there is a change which will befall us.
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That which Iacob spake in a patheticall way, Ioseph is not, and Simeon is not, may truly be said of all the sonnes of men;
That which Iacob spoke in a pathetical Way, Ioseph is not, and Simeon is not, may truly be said of all the Sons of men;
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once they were, now they are not: though once we reckoned them upon our account, yet at length they are shut out, and stand aside as cyphers.
once they were, now they Are not: though once we reckoned them upon our account, yet At length they Are shut out, and stand aside as ciphers.
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But that you may the better understand what change it is that is here meant, you are to know, that there is a fourefold change.
But that you may the better understand what change it is that is Here meant, you Are to know, that there is a fourfold change.
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First, a change of the condition, this I call a temporall change, wherein some, or more,
First, a change of the condition, this I call a temporal change, wherein Some, or more,
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or all, of our outward c• … mforts, are shrivelled, and feared up by some present miserie.
or all, of our outward c• … mforts, Are shriveled, and feared up by Some present misery.
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When povertie breakes in upon us, as the hunter doth upon his game;
When poverty breaks in upon us, as the hunter does upon his game;
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and causeth our riches as so many birds (to which Solomon compares them,) to take to themselves wings and flye away.
and Causes our riches as so many Birds (to which Solomon compares them,) to take to themselves wings and fly away.
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When sicknesse stayeth our health in the bed, and imprisoneth us to the chamber.
When sickness stays our health in the Bed, and imprisoneth us to the chamber.
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When our friends glide away from us, like a river through their Apostacie, or start aside like a broken bowe through their falshood or trecherie.
When our Friends glide away from us, like a river through their Apostasy, or start aside like a broken bow through their falsehood or treachery.
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When the neere relation of Husband and Wife, Parents and Children is cut asunder, and the many sad teares for their losse, imbitter all our former comforts.
When the near Relation of Husband and Wife, Parents and Children is Cut asunder, and the many sad tears for their loss, embitter all our former comforts.
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But this is not the change intended in the Text. Secondly, there is a change of the Body, and this I call a corporall change,
But this is not the change intended in the Text. Secondly, there is a change of the Body, and this I call a corporal change,
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for even these vilde bodyes of ours shall bee changed.
for even these vild bodies of ours shall be changed.
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Looke as the spring is a refreshing change to the season of the yeare, so shall the Resurrection be an exceeding change to our bodyes;
Look as the spring is a refreshing change to the season of the year, so shall the Resurrection be an exceeding change to our bodies;
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or as the morning is a change to the night, so at the Resurrection shall our bodyes awake,
or as the morning is a change to the night, so At the Resurrection shall our bodies awake,
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and their corruption shall put on incorruption;
and their corruption shall put on incorruption;
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neither is this the change which Iob here intends immediatly, though some expound his ayme to be at this, from whom I cannot absolutely dissent,
neither is this the change which Job Here intends immediately, though Some expound his aim to be At this, from whom I cannot absolutely dissent,
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yet I thinke they hit not the right scope.
yet I think they hit not the right scope.
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Thirdly there is a change of the Soule, that I call a Spirituall change, wrought in the soule by the Spirit of God:
Thirdly there is a change of the Soul, that I call a Spiritual change, wrought in the soul by the Spirit of God:
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nothing makes in this life such a change as true grace.
nothing makes in this life such a change as true grace.
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Wee all with open face, beholding as in a glasse the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same Image from glory to glory, we all with open face, beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, Are changed into the same Image from glory to glory,
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even as by the Spirit of the Lord, 2 Cor. 3. 18. This change is like the tuning of a disordered instrument,even as by the Spirit of the Lord, 2 Cor. 3. 18. This change is like the tuning of a disordered Instrument,
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or like the refining of corrupt mettall, or like the clearing of the darke ayre;
or like the refining of corrupt mettle, or like the clearing of the dark air;
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or like the quickning of a dead Lazarus; but neither is this change that the text intends.
or like the quickening of a dead Lazarus; but neither is this change that the text intends.
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Fourthly, there is a change of the life, and this I call a mortall change, we shall all be changed, saith the Apostle, 1 Cor. 15. 5. life hath the first course,
Fourthly, there is a change of the life, and this I call a Mortal change, we shall all be changed, Says the Apostle, 1 Cor. 15. 5. life hath the First course,
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but death will have the second.
but death will have the second.
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As in a Comedie severall persons, have severall parts to act, which when they have dispatched, they all draw off of the stage;
As in a Comedy several Persons, have several parts to act, which when they have dispatched, they all draw off of the stage;
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so though in life we all present our selves on the stage of this world,
so though in life we all present our selves on the stage of this world,
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and act severall Scenes and parts, yet at length we must all retire and passe away through one and the same doore of mortallity.
and act several Scenes and parts, yet At length we must all retire and pass away through one and the same door of mortality.
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This is the change which Iob speakes of, to wit, a change of his life by Death.
This is the change which Job speaks of, to wit, a change of his life by Death.
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Here then are two things to bee demonstrated, and proved, for the making good of the point in hand, viz. 1. That death is a change. 2. That this change of death will befall all the sonnes of men.
Here then Are two things to be demonstrated, and proved, for the making good of the point in hand, viz. 1. That death is a change. 2. That this change of death will befall all the Sons of men.
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First, that Death is a change, not an anihilation. A change is a different, and a divers order, or manner of being.
First, that Death is a change, not an annihilation. A change is a different, and a diverse order, or manner of being.
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Anihilation is one thing, and mutation is another thing: there the thing ceaseth utterly to be:
Annihilation is one thing, and mutation is Another thing: there the thing ceases utterly to be:
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here the thing only ceaseth to be as once it was;
Here the thing only ceases to be as once it was;
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so it is with Death, it doth not reduce us to nothing, but alter our former something, it changes our manner,
so it is with Death, it does not reduce us to nothing, but altar our former something, it changes our manner,
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or order of being, not our being absolutely, Now observe, Death is a change in five respects;
or order of being, not our being absolutely, Now observe, Death is a change in five respects;
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First, it changes that neere union of the Soule and the body, and makes of one two severalls;
First, it changes that near Union of the Soul and the body, and makes of one two severals;
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they that were as the hands mutually clasping, or as two persons conjugally tyed together,
they that were as the hands mutually clasping, or as two Persons conjugally tied together,
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when Death comes it plucks them asunder, and divides one from the other, as farre as heaven is from the earth.
when Death comes it plucks them asunder, and divides one from the other, as Far as heaven is from the earth.
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Secondly, it changes our actions or worke.
Secondly, it changes our actions or work.
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Thou foole, saith Saint Paul, 1 Cor. 15. that which thou sowest is not quickned, except it dye. Thou fool, Says Saint Paul, 1 Cor. 15. that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die.
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Whiles life remained here in our bodies, while our day lasted, we might have fedde the hungry, clothed the naked, visited the sicke, r• … ved the distressed, frequented the ordinances, bewailed • … nnes,
While life remained Here in our bodies, while our day lasted, we might have fed the hungry, clothed the naked, visited the sick, r• … ved the distressed, frequented the ordinances, bewailed • … nnes,
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but when death once enters, the night is come, in which • … an can worke, thou art then turned, changed into an insen• … ble, rotten, and loathsome carkasse. Thirdly, it changes our countrey.
but when death once enters, the night is come, in which • … an can work, thou art then turned, changed into an insen• … ble, rotten, and loathsome carcase. Thirdly, it changes our country.
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Whiles we live here, wee are as children put abroad to schoole in a strange place;
While we live Here, we Are as children put abroad to school in a strange place;
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hence it is wee are so often in the Scripture called Pilgrims and strangers. This earth, this lower world is not the proper home of the Soule.
hence it is we Are so often in the Scripture called Pilgrim's and Strangers. This earth, this lower world is not the proper home of the Soul.
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But when Death comes wee change our countrey, wee goe home to our owne place, to our owne Citie;
But when Death comes we change our country, we go home to our own place, to our own city;
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the wicked shall goe to their owne place, as it is said of Iudas; and the godly to their owne Mountaine, to their owne Kingdome. Fourthly, it changes our companie.
the wicked shall go to their own place, as it is said of Iudas; and the godly to their own Mountain, to their own Kingdom. Fourthly, it changes our company.
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In this life we converse with sinfull men, emptie creatures, infinite miseries, innumerable conflicts; but when Death comes, all this shall be changed, wee shall goe to our God,
In this life we converse with sinful men, empty creatures, infinite misery's, innumerable conflicts; but when Death comes, all this shall be changed, we shall go to our God,
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and Father, to our Christ and Saviour, and to the innumerable company of blessed Angels and Saints,
and Father, to our christ and Saviour, and to the innumerable company of blessed Angels and Saints,
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and the spirits of just men made perfect, Fiftly, it changes our outward condition.and the spirits of just men made perfect, Fifty, it changes our outward condition.
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When Death comes thou shalt never see the wedge of gold againe, thou shalt never find thy delights in sinne any more, all the excellencie of the creature,
When Death comes thou shalt never see the wedge of gold again, thou shalt never find thy delights in sin any more, all the excellency of the creature,
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and the contentments of them, and the sensuall rejoycing in them, shall goe out with life:
and the contentment's of them, and the sensual rejoicing in them, shall go out with life:
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Death shall shut and close them up in an eternall night, which shall never rise to another day.
Death shall shut and close them up in an Eternal night, which shall never rise to Another day.
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So much for the first thing, that Death is a change.
So much for the First thing, that Death is a change.
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I come now to speake briefly of the second, that this change of Death will be fall all the sonnes of men, Psal. 89. 48. What man is hee that liveth, I come now to speak briefly of the second, that this change of Death will be fallen all the Sons of men, Psalm 89. 48. What man is he that lives,
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and shall not see death, shall hee deliver his soule from the hand of the grave? We love to see most things, the eye is never satisfied with seeing,and shall not see death, shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? We love to see most things, the eye is never satisfied with seeing,
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and yet many things there are which we shall never see.
and yet many things there Are which we shall never see.
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Every man cannot see that which one man doth, but there is one thing which every man shall see, hee must see death.
Every man cannot see that which one man does, but there is one thing which every man shall see, he must see death.
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There are many enemies from whom wee can deliver our selves, and many more from whom we may be delivered,
There Are many enemies from whom we can deliver our selves, and many more from whom we may be Delivered,
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but yet there is one enemie from which wee cannot defend our selves, nor bee defended by others, he will be to strong for every man;
but yet there is one enemy from which we cannot defend our selves, nor be defended by Others, he will be to strong for every man;
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let him strive, repine, order his dyet, intreate, doe what hee will or can, No (saith the Psalmist) none shall deliver his soule from the hand of the grave.
let him strive, repine, order his diet, entreat, do what he will or can, No (Says the Psalmist) none shall deliver his soul from the hand of the grave.
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And he puts a Selah, a note of observation at the end of the verse.
And he puts a Selac, a note of observation At the end of the verse.
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That all the sonnes of men are subject to this change by death, will appeare to you by these familiar Arguments.
That all the Sons of men Are Subject to this change by death, will appear to you by these familiar Arguments.
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The First may be taken from the qualitie of our lives, which is sweetly set out in the Scripture under the termes of changeable things, all which point out unto us the certaintie of death;
The First may be taken from the quality of our lives, which is sweetly Set out in the Scripture under the terms of changeable things, all which point out unto us the certainty of death;
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Sometime our life is compared to a shew, Psal. 39. 6, Surely every man walketh in a vaine shew.
Sometime our life is compared to a show, Psalm 39. 6, Surely every man walks in a vain show.
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In a shew you know there is some devise or other opened, carryed a-while about, but at length it is shut up;
In a show you know there is Some devise or other opened, carried awhile about, but At length it is shut up;
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so it is with our lives.
so it is with our lives.
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Sometime againe it is compared to a shade or a shadow, Iob 8. 9. Our dayes upon earth are a shadow;
Sometime again it is compared to a shade or a shadow, Job 8. 9. Our days upon earth Are a shadow;
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a shadow is but an imitation of a substance, a kind of nimble picture which is still going and comming,
a shadow is but an imitation of a substance, a kind of nimble picture which is still going and coming,
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and will set at last, perhaps it is suddenly ecclipsed, so is our life.
and will Set At last, perhaps it is suddenly eclipsed, so is our life.
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Sometimes a• … aine it is compared to a vapour, Iames 4. 14. What is your life, it is even a vapour that vanisheth away, like 〈 ◊ 〉 poore cloude, sometimes looking white, sometimes blacke;
Sometime a• … aine it is compared to a vapour, James 4. 14. What is your life, it is even a vapour that Vanishes away, like 〈 ◊ 〉 poor cloud, sometime looking white, sometime black;
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sometimes quiet and settled, sometimes againe tossed up and downe with every wind, and at last consumed and brought to nothing,
sometime quiet and settled, sometime again tossed up and down with every wind, and At last consumed and brought to nothing,
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so it is with our lives.
so it is with our lives.
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Sometimes also compared to a Tale, Psal. 90. 9. Wee spend our yeares as a tale that is told, a meere discourse of this thing,
Sometime also compared to a Tale, Psalm 90. 9. we spend our Years as a tale that is told, a mere discourse of this thing,
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and that thing, and indeed but a very parenthesis of a more tedious discourse, and many times it is broken off in the very telling,
and that thing, and indeed but a very parenthesis of a more tedious discourse, and many times it is broken off in the very telling,
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so it is with our lives. Sometimes againe, it is as grasse, as in Esay 46. The voyce said crie aloude;
so it is with our lives. Sometime again, it is as grass, as in Isaiah 46. The voice said cry aloud;
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what shall I crie, all flesh is grasse, and the goodlinesse thereof as the flower of the grasse. what shall I cry, all Flesh is grass, and the goodliness thereof as the flower of the grass.
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And verse 7. The grasse withereth, and the flower fadeth, because the Spirit of the Lord bloweth upon it.
And verse 7. The grass withereth, and the flower fades, Because the Spirit of the Lord blows upon it.
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And Iob in this chapter calleth it a Flower, Hee commeth forth (saith he) like a flower, and is cut downe.
And Job in this chapter calls it a Flower, He comes forth (Says he) like a flower, and is Cut down.
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A flower is a sweet thing, but of an earthly breed, fedde with showres, at its best,
A flower is a sweet thing, but of an earthly breed, fed with showers, At its best,
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when it is in all its glory, it is but to day, and to morrow, it withereth,
when it is in all its glory, it is but to day, and to morrow, it withereth,
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and is fit for nothing but the Oven; so it is with our lives.
and is fit for nothing but the Oven; so it is with our lives.
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Many expressions of the like nature might be added, the Scripture is plentifull in these comparisons, comparing our life to the Spiders webbe, to a Weavers shuttle, to the breath of a candle, to a pilgrimage, to a journey, to the dayes of an hireling, &c. all of them things of a changeable and variable nature.
Many expressions of the like nature might be added, the Scripture is plentiful in these comparisons, comparing our life to the Spiders web, to a Weavers shuttle, to the breath of a candle, to a pilgrimage, to a journey, to the days of an hireling, etc. all of them things of a changeable and variable nature.
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The second argument may be taken from the qualitie of our Natures, and therein there are two things considerable, both which imply a certaintie of death.
The second argument may be taken from the quality of our Nature's, and therein there Are two things considerable, both which imply a certainty of death.
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First, our composition, and matter whereof we are made, wee are reared out of a mouldering and wasting principle, our bodies are therefore stiled an earthly house, 2 Cor. 5. 1. A house though of Iron will in time be cankered;
First, our composition, and matter whereof we Are made, we Are reared out of a mouldering and wasting principle, our bodies Are Therefore styled an earthly house, 2 Cor. 5. 1. A house though of Iron will in time be cankered;
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but a house of earth, as it is most impotent against assaults, so it is of its owne nature most apt, and subject to dissolution.
but a house of earth, as it is most impotent against assaults, so it is of its own nature most apt, and Subject to dissolution.
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And in this respect also they ar termed Tabernacles.
And in this respect also they Are termed Tabernacles.
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Now a Tabernacle you know is a thing of no perpetuitie, made only to be soone set up,
Now a Tabernacle you know is a thing of no perpetuity, made only to be soon Set up,
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and that in a mans passage; and then asso one taken downe againe.
and that in a men passage; and then asso one taken down again.
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Secondly, beside this there is in our nature, sinne and corruption, and this is it that doth put us to the sword, and cause this deadly change:
Secondly, beside this there is in our nature, sin and corruption, and this is it that does put us to the sword, and cause this deadly change:
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this tares our lives with a continuall consumption. The tree breedes the worme, which will destroy the life of the tree;
this tares our lives with a continual consumption. The tree breeds the worm, which will destroy the life of the tree;
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wee in Adam gave leave to sinne, and now it is that sin gives leave to death;
we in Adam gave leave to sin, and now it is that since gives leave to death;
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In the day that thou shalt eate thereof, thou shalt surely dye, Gen. 2. 17. and Rom. 5. 12. By one man sinne entered into the world, In the day that thou shalt eat thereof, thou shalt surely die, Gen. 2. 17. and Rom. 5. 12. By one man sin entered into the world,
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and death by sinne, and so death passed over all men, in that all have sinned. and death by sin, and so death passed over all men, in that all have sinned.
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The shadow doth not so neerely attend the body of man, as Death doth the body of sinne.
The shadow does not so nearly attend the body of man, as Death does the body of sin.
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And Rom. 6. 23. the very wages of sinne is death.
And Rom. 6. 23. the very wages of sin is death.
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God should doe that man wrong that hath hired out his soule all his dayes to sinne,
God should do that man wrong that hath hired out his soul all his days to sin,
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if he did not at night pay him with the wages of death.
if he did not At night pay him with the wages of death.
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The third Argument may be drawne from the certaintie of the Resurrection, wee all beleeve the resurrection of our bodyes,
The third Argument may be drawn from the certainty of the Resurrection, we all believe the resurrection of our bodies,
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and and therefore wee must needes conclude a change of our bodyes, for what is the Resurrection but life from death,
and and Therefore we must needs conclude a change of our bodies, for what is the Resurrection but life from death,
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for the dead to heare the voyce of Christ and live? What is it but a breathing in of the soule againe, the lighting of the candle againe? the body could never be raised if it were not first changed;
for the dead to hear the voice of christ and live? What is it but a breathing in of the soul again, the lighting of the candle again? the body could never be raised if it were not First changed;
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I am but a sojourner, and a stranger, as all my fathers were. I am but a sojourner, and a stranger, as all my Father's were.
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The fourth Argument is from the infallibilitie of Gods decree, it is appointed unto men once to dye,
The fourth Argument is from the infallibility of God's Decree, it is appointed unto men once to die,
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and after death to come to judgement, Heb. 9. 27. Thou mayest sooner expect, that the course of the Heavens shall bee altered,and After death to come to judgement, Hebrew 9. 27. Thou Mayest sooner expect, that the course of the Heavens shall be altered,
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and the Center of the earth bee dislocated, then that the purpose of God concerning mans mortalitie should bee reversed;
and the Centre of the earth be dislocated, then that the purpose of God Concerning men mortality should be reversed;
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nay, that may be, for heaven and earth shall passe away, but this shall never be, not one jot of the word of God shall fall to the ground. God hath purposed it; and none shall disanull it;
nay, that may be, for heaven and earth shall pass away, but this shall never be, not one jot of the word of God shall fallen to the ground. God hath purposed it; and none shall disannul it;
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nay, he hath established his purpose with a word of confirmation, Gen. 2. in the day thou eatest thereof thou shalt [ surely ] dye.
nay, he hath established his purpose with a word of confirmation, Gen. 2. in the day thou Eatest thereof thou shalt [ surely ] die.
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As if hee should have said, Doe not deceive thy selfe, but build upon it, I have spoken it,
As if he should have said, Do not deceive thy self, but built upon it, I have spoken it,
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and will not alter the thing that is gone out of my mouth; as sure as thou livest, if thou eatest, thou shalt dye.
and will not altar the thing that is gone out of my Mouth; as sure as thou Livest, if thou Eatest, thou shalt die.
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Thus you see the first assertion cleared unto you, I will addresse my selfe now to the second, of which briefly too,
Thus you see the First assertion cleared unto you, I will address my self now to the second, of which briefly too,
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and then make Application of them both together.
and then make Application of them both together.
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As there is a certaintie of our change, so wee should alway waite till it doth come. As there is a certainty of our change, so we should always wait till it does come.
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There are two things which I will here inquire of, for the fuller illustration of this point. There Are two things which I will Here inquire of, for the fuller illustration of this point.
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First, what this continuall wayting may import.
First, what this continual waiting may import.
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Secondly, why there should be such a constant wayting for the day of our mortall change.
Secondly, why there should be such a constant waiting for the day of our Mortal change.
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First, this continuall wayting mainly imports two things; one acertaine expectation of death:
First, this continual waiting mainly imports two things; one Ascertain expectation of death:
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for wayting is an act of Hope expecting something, if wee doe hope for that wee see not,
for waiting is an act of Hope expecting something, if we do hope for that we see not,
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then doe wee with patience waite for it, saith the Apostle, Rom. 8. 15. A man is then sayd to wayte for death, then do we with patience wait for it, Says the Apostle, Rom. 8. 15. A man is then said to wait for death,
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when hee is looking for it at every turne, as a Steward waites for his Master when hee continually expects his returne,
when he is looking for it At every turn, as a Steward waits for his Master when he continually expects his return,
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when upon every voice hee heares, or upon every knocke at the doore, hee saith, oh my Master is come, this is hee that knockes.
when upon every voice he hears, or upon every knock At the door, he Says, o my Master is come, this is he that knocks.
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So a man is sayd to wayte for death, when in every action of his life, in every motion of his estate, in every passage of his courses, sayth;
So a man is said to wait for death, when in every actium of his life, in every motion of his estate, in every passage of his courses, say;
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well I must dye, when though his bones are full of marrow, yet I must dye;
well I must die, when though his bones Are full of marrow, yet I must die;
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when though riches come in like a flood, yet I must dye;
when though riches come in like a flood, yet I must die;
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when changes appeare upon himselfe, or others, yet I must dye, I have no abiding here;
when changes appear upon himself, or Others, yet I must die, I have no abiding Here;
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I must not enjoy my Wife for ever, Children for ever, Friends for ever, Lands for ever, these comforts for ever, my life for ever, it is but a lease which may soon expire;
I must not enjoy my Wife for ever, Children for ever, Friends for ever, Lands for ever, these comforts for ever, my life for ever, it is but a lease which may soon expire;
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I am but a steward, and I must bee called to an account, such a one is gone before, and I must follow after;
I am but a steward, and I must be called to an account, such a one is gone before, and I must follow After;
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the writ of habeas corpus hath seized on him, and for ought I know the next may bee for mee,
the writ of habeas corpus hath seized on him, and for ought I know the next may be for me,
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so when death comes, I am readie to answer it as Abraham did his Sonne Isaack, here I am;
so when death comes, I am ready to answer it as Abraham did his Son Isaac, Here I am;
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it comes not upon mee as a thiefe in the night, when I am a sleep and thinke not of him;
it comes not upon me as a thief in the night, when I am a sleep and think not of him;
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but as Ionathans arrow to David, who stayed in the field and expected when it should bee shot,
but as Ionathans arrow to David, who stayed in the field and expected when it should be shot,
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and then hee rose up and embraced him:
and then he rose up and embraced him:
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Yee Brethren (sayth Paul in 1 Thes. 5. 4.) are not in darknesse, that that day should overtake you as a theife, ye are all the children of the light, Ye Brothers (say Paul in 1 Thebes 5. 4.) Are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief, you Are all the children of the Light,
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therefore let us not sleepe as doe others, but let us watch and bee sober. This is the first thing that wayting imports.Therefore let us not sleep as doe Others, but let us watch and be Sobrium. This is the First thing that waiting imports.
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Another thing it imports, is a serious preparation for the day of our change;
another thing it imports, is a serious preparation for the day of our change;
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for it is not a naked expectation of a change, arising from the certainty of death;
for it is not a naked expectation of a change, arising from the certainty of death;
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but it is also a religious preparation, improving the interim of time for the best advantage for a mans soule before the day of change doth come, which is here implyed in wayting.
but it is also a religious preparation, improving the interim of time for the best advantage for a men soul before the day of change does come, which is Here employed in waiting.
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Solomon calls it a remembring, Eccles. 12. 1. Remember thy Creatour in the dayes of thy youth, Solomon calls it a remembering, Eccles. 12. 1. remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth,
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whiles the evill dayes come not, and the yeares draw nigh, when thou shalt say I have no pleasure in them: while the evil days come not, and the Years draw High, when thou shalt say I have no pleasure in them:
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what is this remembring of the Creatour? but a care to know him, a feare to offend him, a studie to obey him:
what is this remembering of the Creator? but a care to know him, a Fear to offend him, a study to obey him:
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and when is that to bee done? Now, now remember: there must bee a present acting of this;
and when is that to be done? Now, now Remember: there must be a present acting of this;
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Moses calls it a numbring of our dayes, Psal. 90. 12. and more then that, such a numbring as is joyned with an applying of our hearts to wisedome: Moses calls it a numbering of our days, Psalm 90. 12. and more then that, such a numbering as is joined with an applying of our hearts to Wisdom:
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and the reason is, because wisedome it directs to the choyce of such particular actions and works, as tend to happinesse;
and the reason is, Because Wisdom it directs to the choice of such particular actions and works, as tend to happiness;
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so should a man (after his serious consideration of death) applie himselfe to such wayes and such actions, by which hee may comfortably close up his life with death;
so should a man (After his serious consideration of death) apply himself to such ways and such actions, by which he may comfortably close up his life with death;
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it is a great point of wisedome to sute actions with their ends, to fit and square the wood before wee build the house;
it is a great point of Wisdom to suit actions with their ends, to fit and square the wood before we built the house;
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to rigge and trimme and furnish the shippe, before wee launch to sea, this is preparation indeed.
to rig and trim and furnish the ship, before we launch to sea, this is preparation indeed.
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Now this preparation for death consists in two things. First, in an undoing of that which unfits us to dye:
Now this preparation for death consists in two things. First, in an undoing of that which unfits us to die:
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Brethren, hee who is not fit to live, hee is not yet fit to dye; and that which ever masters the life, will be of greatest force in death.
Brothers, he who is not fit to live, he is not yet fit to die; and that which ever Masters the life, will be of greatest force in death.
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The Father spake it boldly on good grounds, I am not ashamed to live, nor afraid to dye:
The Father spoke it boldly on good grounds, I am not ashamed to live, nor afraid to die:
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now that which unfits a man to dye is sinne, it makes him finde a bitter enemie of death.
now that which unfits a man to die is sin, it makes him find a bitter enemy of death.
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Oh when this King of terrours shall present himselfe by thy bed side with his arrowes in his hands, I meane thy sinnes;
O when this King of terrors shall present himself by thy Bed side with his arrows in his hands, I mean thy Sins;
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hee will wound thee with infinite amazement and horrour;
he will wound thee with infinite amazement and horror;
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the sting of death is sinne, saith the Apostle, 1 Cor. 15. Thou dost not prepare thy selfe for death,the sting of death is sin, Says the Apostle, 1 Cor. 15. Thou dost not prepare thy self for death,
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if thou dost not undoe thy sinnes which thou hast done in thy life: the which consists
if thou dost not undo thy Sins which thou hast done in thy life: the which consists
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First, in a narrow search of thy sinfulnesse, both of nature, and practice. Secondly, in a secret humbling of thy soule for them.
First, in a narrow search of thy sinfulness, both of nature, and practice. Secondly, in a secret humbling of thy soul for them.
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Thirdly, in an unfeigned repentance and forsaking of them.
Thirdly, in an unfeigned Repentance and forsaking of them.
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Fourthly, in a constant imploring and obtainig of mercie for them, in the bloud of Christ.
Fourthly, in a constant imploring and obtainig of mercy for them, in the blood of christ.
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If thy soule doth give sinne its discharge now, death shall give thy soule a discharge hereafter.
If thy soul does give sin its discharge now, death shall give thy soul a discharge hereafter.
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Secondly, in the quallifying our persons for the conquest of death;
Secondly, in the qualifying our Persons for the conquest of death;
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there are three things by which wee shall bee able cheerefully to meet, and assuredly to conquer death.
there Are three things by which we shall be able cheerfully to meet, and assuredly to conquer death.
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First, by having interest in the Lord Jesus, The sting of death is sinne, and the strength of sinne is the Law;
First, by having Interest in the Lord jesus, The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the Law;
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but thankes bee to God who hath given us victorie through our Lord Iesus Christ. If thou hast gotten Christ into thy armes by faith, thou carriest thy peace, strength, but thanks be to God who hath given us victory through our Lord Iesus christ. If thou hast got christ into thy arms by faith, thou carriest thy peace, strength,
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and advantage both through life and death.
and advantage both through life and death.
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For wee are more then conquerours through him that loved us, sayth the Apostle, Rom. 8. 37. And to mee to live is Christ, For we Are more then conquerors through him that loved us, say the Apostle, Rom. 8. 37. And to me to live is christ,
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and to die is gaine, sayth the same Apostle, Phil. 1. 21. if thou hast a good Christ, thou mayst bee confident of a good death. Secondly, renewednesse of our nature.and to die is gain, say the same Apostle, Philip 1. 21. if thou hast a good christ, thou Mayest be confident of a good death. Secondly, renewednesse of our nature.
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What Saint Iohn spake of the Martyrs (as some conjecture) Blessed and happie is he that hath part in the first resurrection, on such the second death hath no power;
What Saint John spoke of the Martyrs (as Some conjecture) Blessed and happy is he that hath part in the First resurrection, on such the second death hath no power;
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that say I of a person renewed by the sanctifying qualitie of Gods Spirit; I, happie is hee, hee shall have power even over the first death.
that say I of a person renewed by the sanctifying quality of God's Spirit; I, happy is he, he shall have power even over the First death.
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The Spirit and the Bride sayth come; The Spirit and the Bride say come;
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if a man hath gotten the heavenly Spirit which beautifies the soule with the ornaments of Grace,
if a man hath got the heavenly Spirit which beautifies the soul with the Ornament of Grace,
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as the Bride is with her ornaments;
as the Bride is with her Ornament;
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hee is a fitted person, hee may well say to Death come, and to Christ, come Lord Iesus, come quickly. Thirdly, uprightnesse of conversation;
he is a fitted person, he may well say to Death come, and to christ, come Lord Iesus, come quickly. Thirdly, uprightness of Conversation;
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Righteousnesse delivers from death, sayth Solomon, and the righteous hath hope in his death; Righteousness delivers from death, say Solomon, and the righteous hath hope in his death;
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if a mans worke be Christs service, if hee have a heart enclined to keepe a good conscience in all things, to keepe himselfe exact to the rule, and to walke with God;
if a men work be Christ service, if he have a heart inclined to keep a good conscience in all things, to keep himself exact to the Rule, and to walk with God;
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Blessed is that servant, which his Master when he commeth shall find so doing: Blessed is that servant, which his Master when he comes shall find so doing:
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that man that hath looked to Gods Word to guide his life, may confidently look up to Gods mercie, to comfort him in death.
that man that hath looked to God's Word to guide his life, may confidently look up to God's mercy, to Comfort him in death.
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Remember, O Lord, (sayth Hezekiah Isa. 39.) how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart. remember, Oh Lord, (say Hezekiah Isaiah 39.) how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart.
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Now, all this doth the wayting for our change import in the Text, to wit, a serious expectation of it;
Now, all this does the waiting for our change import in the Text, to wit, a serious expectation of it;
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first by undoing those sinnes of ours, which else for ever will undoe us, and by interesting our persons into Christ, from whom we must likewise receive the Spirit to change our hearts,
First by undoing those Sins of ours, which Else for ever will undo us, and by interesting our Persons into christ, from whom we must likewise receive the Spirit to change our hearts,
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and uprightnesse to forme a-new our conversation.
and uprightness to Form anew our Conversation.
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But then you will say, Why must there be such a wayting for this? these grave clothes are too sadde for the freshnesse of our life;
But then you will say, Why must there be such a waiting for this? these grave clothes Are too sad for the freshness of our life;
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and would you have us be like the mad-man in the Gospell, who lived among the Sepulchres? Nay, I beseech you let us consider,
and would you have us be like the madman in the Gospel, who lived among the Sepulchres? Nay, I beseech you let us Consider,
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and settle our thoughts a little, and you shall be stayed with reason;
and settle our thoughts a little, and you shall be stayed with reason;
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there are many strong Arguments and reasons, why we should thus waite, both by expectation and preparation.
there Are many strong Arguments and Reasons, why we should thus wait, both by expectation and preparation.
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First, it is the maine errand of our life;
First, it is the main errand of our life;
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God did not send us into this world to sinne, and to adorne our selves with the creature,
God did not send us into this world to sin, and to adorn our selves with the creature,
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but to bring him some honour, and then to dye:
but to bring him Some honour, and then to die:
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the factor is not imployed to take his pleasure abroad, but to doe his Masters worke, and then to returne home.
the factor is not employed to take his pleasure abroad, but to do his Masters work, and then to return home.
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Tertullian confesseth he was a great sinner, and therefore borne to repentance;Tertullian Confesses he was a great sinner, and Therefore born to Repentance;
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the soule of man is but one, and the losse of that one, is the losse of it for ever;
the soul of man is but one, and the loss of that one, is the loss of it for ever;
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therefore doth God give us life, as the Master allowes the servant a candle to worke by, that we may repent of our sinnes,
Therefore does God give us life, as the Master allows the servant a candle to work by, that we may Repent of our Sins,
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and get our hold in Christ, and worke out our salvation, and doe the great businesse of beleeving, to be good,
and get our hold in christ, and work out our salvation, and do the great business of believing, to be good,
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and to doe good, and so by Death to goe up to heaven.
and to do good, and so by Death to go up to heaven.
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Secondly, death is but once, and that needs to bee well done which can be but once done;
Secondly, death is but once, and that needs to be well done which can be but once done;
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if there might be another space after death, a second edition to correct the faults,
if there might be Another Molle After death, a second edition to correct the Faults,
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and escapes of the former, then a present and speedie preparation were not altogether so necessarie;
and escapes of the former, then a present and speedy preparation were not altogether so necessary;
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but saith the Apostle, It is appointed for all men [ once ] to dye, and after death to come to judgement, Heb. 9. 27. no more but once.
but Says the Apostle, It is appointed for all men [ once ] to die, and After death to come to judgement, Hebrew 9. 27. no more but once.
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Wee usually shadow out Death with an houreglasse;
we usually shadow out Death with an hourglass;
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A fit Embleme, but that when an houre-glasse is runne out, it may bee turned againe;
A fit Emblem, but that when an Hourglass is run out, it may be turned again;
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but this once out, can be set up no more, thou shalt never live to amend thy errours in dying;
but this once out, can be Set up no more, thou shalt never live to amend thy errors in dying;
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O then how needfull is it before-hand to prepare for Death! Thirdly, when death hath done with thee, then God will begin with thee;
Oh then how needful is it beforehand to prepare for Death! Thirdly, when death hath done with thee, then God will begin with thee;
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thou must once die, and after this come to Judgement, Heb. 9. 27. To judgement, what is that? thou must bee presented before the holy,
thou must once die, and After this come to Judgement, Hebrew 9. 27. To judgement, what is that? thou must be presented before the holy,
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and just, and great God, who is the Judge of the quicke and the dead,
and just, and great God, who is the Judge of the quick and the dead,
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and with all that thou art, and with all that thou hast done, there must appeare then before him all the courses of thy life;
and with all that thou art, and with all that thou hast done, there must appear then before him all the courses of thy life;
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all the bent of thy affections, all the secrets of thy heart shall then be pulled in peeces,
all the bent of thy affections, all the secrets of thy heart shall then be pulled in Pieces,
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and opened, and all thy workes, and all thy words shall bee exhibited, scann'd, and surveyed,
and opened, and all thy works, and all thy words shall be exhibited, scanned, and surveyed,
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and that with severity and righteousnesse;
and that with severity and righteousness;
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how say you then, is it not fit to be preparing for Death, to fit thy soule, to reforme thy heart and life? wilt thou be presented before Gods severe Judgement-seat with Usurie in thy baggs, with bribes and oppression in thy hands, with a scumme of holinesse in thy mind, with uncleannesse in thy members, with drunkennesse in thy mouth, with swearing in thy tongue? O Lord, I tremble to thinke of it.
how say you then, is it not fit to be preparing for Death, to fit thy soul, to reform thy heart and life? wilt thou be presented before God's severe Judgement-seat with Usury in thy bags, with Bribes and oppression in thy hands, with a scum of holiness in thy mind, with uncleanness in thy members, with Drunkenness in thy Mouth, with swearing in thy tongue? O Lord, I tremble to think of it.
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Fourthly, the soule when it is once gone by Death, can never be recovered any more, the tree may be cut,
Fourthly, the soul when it is once gone by Death, can never be recovered any more, the tree may be Cut,
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and that may grow againe, the shippe may be lost, and the wealth laboured up againe,
and that may grow again, the ship may be lost, and the wealth laboured up again,
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but if the glasse be broken in peeces, it cannot bee made whole againe;
but if the glass be broken in Pieces, it cannot be made Whole again;
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when death hath closed up thy eyes, thou shalt never have opportunitie to pray more, to weepe more, to humble thy selfe more, to fast more.
when death hath closed up thy eyes, thou shalt never have opportunity to pray more, to weep more, to humble thy self more, to fast more.
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Never any Prophet or Apostle shall come unto thee in the Name of God more;
Never any Prophet or Apostle shall come unto thee in the Name of God more;
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after death all the Ordinances cease unto thee for ever, and all the space of returning shall cease unto thee for ever;
After death all the Ordinances cease unto thee for ever, and all the Molle of returning shall cease unto thee for ever;
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thou shalt not lye a fewyeares in flames of wrath, and then get leave to come out and take a better course;
thou shalt not lie a fewyeares in flames of wrath, and then get leave to come out and take a better course;
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O no, if once there, then for ever there;
Oh no, if once there, then for ever there;
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this life is the time of mercy and space of repentance, but when Death shall deliver thee up to be judged by the Lord, thou must stand for ever to his sentence;
this life is the time of mercy and Molle of Repentance, but when Death shall deliver thee up to be judged by the Lord, thou must stand for ever to his sentence;
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therefore as Christ spake, Agree with thine adversary while thou art in the way, lest the Iudge deliver thee to the officer,
Therefore as christ spoke, Agree with thine adversary while thou art in the Way, lest the Judge deliver thee to the officer,
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and hee cast thee into prison;
and he cast thee into prison;
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I tell thee thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the last mite, Luk. 12. 58. And get oyle into your lampes before the doore be shut.I tell thee thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the last mite, Luk. 12. 58. And get oil into your lamps before the door be shut.
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Fiftly, consider it will be as much as thou canst doe, to doe the worke of Death,
Fifty, Consider it will be as much as thou Canst do, to do the work of Death,
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when Death doth come, therefore prepare and get all thy other worke done before. For, my Beloved, consider three things;
when Death does come, Therefore prepare and get all thy other work done before. For, my beloved, Consider three things;
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First, Conscience usually is most active at the time of death;
First, Conscience usually is most active At the time of death;
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a man that could withstand, and silence it in his life, yet when hee comes to dye, he shall heare his voyce, a man that could withstand, and silence it in his life, yet when he comes to die, he shall hear his voice,
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and perhaps not bee able to stand under the bitter inditements, and manifold accusations of it;
and perhaps not be able to stand under the bitter inditements, and manifold accusations of it;
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then it will spread the booke of thy life before thee, and then, and there thou shalt see thy sinnes as gastly presented,
then it will spread the book of thy life before thee, and then, and there thou shalt see thy Sins as ghastly presented,
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as if they were so many wounds newly made.
as if they were so many wounds newly made.
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Secondly, thy patience will bee tryed with varietie of paine, interruption of sleepe, every place will be a thorne to thee, and every action a burden.
Secondly, thy patience will be tried with variety of pain, interruption of sleep, every place will be a thorn to thee, and every actium a burden.
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Thirdly, thy faith may be tryed to the utmost, if thou lookest to thy Wife, her teares may trouble thee;
Thirdly, thy faith may be tried to the utmost, if thou Lookest to thy Wife, her tears may trouble thee;
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if to thy Children, their cryes may perplexe thee; ifto thy friends, they may bee discomforters to thee;
if to thy Children, their cries may perplex thee; ifto thy Friends, they may be discomforters to thee;
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and will Satan let thee alone all this while, will he let him lye downe in comfort, who would not scarce let him live an houre in peace? oh what a victory would it be,
and will Satan let thee alone all this while, will he let him lie down in Comfort, who would not scarce let him live an hour in peace? o what a victory would it be,
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if hee could at the last make thee cast a way thy confidence! it is true he cannotattaine it, but he may desperately attempt it.
if he could At the last make thee cast a Way thy confidence! it is true he cannotattaine it, but he may desperately attempt it.
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Why brethren, who knoweth the power of those sharpe temptations which may then beset him? Verily, all the holinesse which we have attained already, all the duties we have performed already;
Why brothers, who Knoweth the power of those sharp temptations which may then beset him? Verily, all the holiness which we have attained already, all the duties we have performed already;
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we may then looke on them with teares, and cry out, O why no sooner? why no better? why no more? then all the strength of thy faith will be little enough to support thee.
we may then look on them with tears, and cry out, Oh why no sooner? why no better? why no more? then all the strength of thy faith will be little enough to support thee.
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Will there then be a change befall even all the sonnes of men.
Will there then be a change befall even all the Sons of men.
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Then (to make some Use and Application of what hath beene said to ourselves.) First, build no Tabernacls here;
Then (to make Some Use and Application of what hath been said to ourselves.) First, built no Tabernacles Here;
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Wee have here no abiding Citie. we have Here no abiding city.
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And, brethren, (saith the Apostle) 1 Cor. 7. 29, 30, 31. The time is short, it remaines that they that have wives, bee as if they had none;
And, brothers, (Says the Apostle) 1 Cor. 7. 29, 30, 31. The time is short, it remains that they that have wives, be as if they had none;
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and they that weepe, as though they wept not;
and they that weep, as though they wept not;
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and they that • … oyce, as though they rejoyced not, &c. Why this thirst for riches? there will bee a change;and they that • … oyce, as though they rejoiced not, etc. Why this thirst for riches? there will be a change;
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why this unwearied seeking after the things of this life, as if thy soule were to goe into a barne,
why this unwearied seeking After the things of this life, as if thy soul were to go into a bairn,
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or a bagge, and there tumble it selfe for ever? Thou foole, this night may thy soule bee taken away,
or a bag, and there tumble it self for ever? Thou fool, this night may thy soul be taken away,
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and whose possessions shall then thy carefull and only gettings bee? the glasse will be broken,and whose possessions shall then thy careful and only gettings be? the glass will be broken,
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and all the wine will flye abroad:
and all the wine will fly abroad:
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though thou hast with much eagernesse grasped the world in this life, • … et in death thy hands must open themselves, and let it goe;
though thou hast with much eagerness grasped the world in this life, • … et in death thy hands must open themselves, and let it go;
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thou must not hold the world above thy life, nor thy life beyond the day of death;
thou must not hold the world above thy life, nor thy life beyond the day of death;
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no, wee cannot alway have that which we desire, wee must certainly part with what we most esteeme of.
no, we cannot always have that which we desire, we must Certainly part with what we most esteem of.
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Secondly, what comfort is this to a good soule!
Secondly, what Comfort is this to a good soul!
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If wee had hope onely in this life (saith Saint Paul) wee of all men are most miserable, 1 Cor. 15. Death is a happy change to a holy person: If we had hope only in this life (Says Faint Paul) we of all men Are most miserable, 1 Cor. 15. Death is a happy change to a holy person:
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First, it is a change which shall put a period to all his changes in this life:
First, it is a change which shall put a Period to all his changes in this life:
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his outward condition, how of• … doth it change? sometime by joy and sorrow, sometime by comfort and miserie, by health and sicknesse, by abundance and want,
his outward condition, how of• … does it change? sometime by joy and sorrow, sometime by Comfort and misery, by health and sickness, by abundance and want,
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but when Death comes, all sorrow shall flye away for ever;
but when Death comes, all sorrow shall fly away for ever;
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thou shalt never bee more troubled with a sick body, with a sad estate, with common losses;
thou shalt never be more troubled with a sick body, with a sad estate, with Common losses;
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but the change of a temporall life, shall set thee in a full and settled possession of an heavenly.
but the change of a temporal life, shall Set thee in a full and settled possession of an heavenly.
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and in a moment shall a change of all this bee.
and in a moment shall a change of all this bee.
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His inward condition how oft doth it change? sometime free, anon distressed; now a sweet view of heaven, anon darkned with feare;
His inward condition how oft does it change? sometime free, anon distressed; now a sweet view of heaven, anon darkened with Fear;
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now rejoycing in Christ, anon buffeted with Sathan; now blessing God for grace, anon distracted, with the insolent workings of remaining corruptions:
now rejoicing in christ, anon buffeted with Sathan; now blessing God for grace, anon distracted, with the insolent workings of remaining corruptions:
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but when Death comes, then comes a change of all this, it will release thee for ever of sinne and Sathan;
but when Death comes, then comes a change of all this, it will release thee for ever of sin and Sathan;
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after death sinne shall be a burden no more, and Sathan shall be a tempter no longer,
After death sin shall be a burden no more, and Sathan shall be a tempter no longer,
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but thou shalt be as happy as thou canst desire, and shalt enjoy thy God, and thy Christ, without feare or trouble, in glory, in felicitie, in eternity;
but thou shalt be as happy as thou Canst desire, and shalt enjoy thy God, and thy christ, without Fear or trouble, in glory, in felicity, in eternity;
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all the cruell insolences of tyrants, shall come short of thy soule, thou shalt be above their malice, and beyond thy selfe.
all the cruel insolences of Tyrants, shall come short of thy soul, thou shalt be above their malice, and beyond thy self.
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Secondly, it is a change, and no worse then a change, just as Ioseph changed his garments,
Secondly, it is a change, and no Worse then a change, just as Ioseph changed his garments,
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and went into Pharaoh; so thou shalt put off thy body, and goe into glory; put off thy mortality, and goe into immortalitie. Oh whatterrour to wicked men!
and went into Pharaoh; so thou shalt put off thy body, and go into glory; put off thy mortality, and go into immortality. O whatterrour to wicked men!
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a day of change will befall them!
a day of change will befall them!
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Why didst thou say Oh David there is no bands in their death, and they are not in changes like other men? Verily I should have checked thee, hadst thou not recanted it presently thy selfe, Psal. 73. 4. 17. 18. 19. and reported it to us, that they are set in slipperie places,
Why didst thou say O David there is no bans in their death, and they Are not in changes like other men? Verily I should have checked thee, Hadst thou not recanted it presently thy self, Psalm 73. 4. 17. 18. 19. and reported it to us, that they Are Set in slippery places,
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and are brought into desolation, and cast down into destruction in a moment, and utterly consumed with terrour;
and Are brought into desolation, and cast down into destruction in a moment, and utterly consumed with terror;
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Good Lord, what a change is that to them ▪ they judged with insolent and unrighteous judgement the Children of God now, but death will change this;
Good Lord, what a change is that to them ▪ they judged with insolent and unrighteous judgement the Children of God now, but death will change this;
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the unjust steward shall be called to an account, and he that beat his fellow servant, shall bee eternally judged by a righteous God,
the unjust steward shall be called to an account, and he that beatrice his fellow servant, shall be eternally judged by a righteous God,
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and their honour shall sincke in the dust, neither shall their riches deliver them from wrath,
and their honour shall sink in the dust, neither shall their riches deliver them from wrath,
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but they shall see him whom they have peirced and persecuted, and shall not be able to escape his presence.
but they shall see him whom they have pierced and persecuted, and shall not be able to escape his presence.
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A dismall thing will this bee, that a man shall have his honour die, and the great God put disgrace upon him;
A dismal thing will this be, that a man shall have his honour die, and the great God put disgrace upon him;
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a dismall change indeed, when a man shall see all his power changed into impotencie, his pleasures into torment,
a dismal change indeed, when a man shall see all his power changed into impotency, his pleasures into torment,
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and wrath put upon his soule;
and wrath put upon his soul;
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when God shall separate thee from his presence, thou shalt not have a drop of ease,
when God shall separate thee from his presence, thou shalt not have a drop of ease,
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nor any friend to assist thee, nor any hope of comfort, thou shalt bee stript of them all,
nor any friend to assist thee, nor any hope of Comfort, thou shalt be stripped of them all,
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O considr this (if there be any here) that forget God, least he teare you in peeces and there bee none to helpe;
O considr this (if there be any Here) that forget God, lest he tear you in Pieces and there be none to help;
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remember and consider your latter end, and applie your hearts to wisedome.
Remember and Consider your latter end, and apply your hearts to Wisdom.
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Last of all, shall there be a change that shall befall every sonne of man? then, Oh that this people were wise as Moses sayth, that they would remember their latter end, all the dayes of our appointed time, to waite till our change come.
Last of all, shall there be a change that shall befall every son of man? then, O that this people were wise as Moses say, that they would Remember their latter end, all the days of our appointed time, to wait till our change come.
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What do you thinke of servants to whom you had committed servile employments till you came home;
What do you think of Servants to whom you had committed servile employments till you Come home;
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and if when you come home they were absent, and you found one in the street drunke, another in a chamber with a strumpet,
and if when you come home they were absent, and you found one in the street drunk, Another in a chamber with a strumpet,
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how would you take this? Brethren thinke upon it; we are Gods servants, or should bee;
how would you take this? Brothers think upon it; we Are God's Servants, or should be;
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two things are imposed upon us, one to honour God, another to save our owne soules:
two things Are imposed upon us, one to honour God, Another to save our own Souls:
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if hee finde us doing the workes of the Divell, and the flesh, and finde us in the workes of the World,
if he find us doing the works of the devil, and the Flesh, and find us in the works of the World,
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how will hee take this? Come saith God, I have lent you a life thus many years, I told you what you should be,
how will he take this? Come Says God, I have lent you a life thus many Years, I told you what you should be,
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and what you should doe, and what have you beene doing all this life? what have your workes been? what courses have you taken? are these the fruits of your waies, to have a life runne over with ignorance, with prophanesse, &c. Alas!
and what you should do, and what have you been doing all this life? what have your works been? what courses have you taken? Are these the fruits of your ways, to have a life run over with ignorance, with profaneness, etc. Alas!
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when a man at that time shall have nothing to say but, Lord, I have lived in such a sin all my dayes.
when a man At that time shall have nothing to say but, Lord, I have lived in such a since all my days.
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I have fulfilled my owne desires;
I have fulfilled my own Desires;
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thou hast set mee in this World, and I have laboured to get a great estate all my dayes:
thou hast Set me in this World, and I have laboured to get a great estate all my days:
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Another may say, I have spent my time in drunken societie, &c. What will God say to these men? are these the endings of thy life, the fruits of thy opportunities? where is the repentance I called for at thy hands? where is that godly sorrow that I called for,
another may say, I have spent my time in drunken society, etc. What will God say to these men? Are these the endings of thy life, the fruits of thy opportunities? where is the Repentance I called for At thy hands? where is that godly sorrow that I called for,
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for the sins of thy life? did not I send thee into the world for this end, to get Grace, to get Faith, to make up thy accounts with mee thy God,
for the Sins of thy life? did not I send thee into the world for this end, to get Grace, to get Faith, to make up thy accounts with me thy God,
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and hast thou no regard to it? Well thou hast beene foolish, inconsiderate for the time that is past;
and hast thou no regard to it? Well thou hast been foolish, inconsiderate for the time that is past;
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yet now understand that a day of change will befall thee.
yet now understand that a day of change will befall thee.
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O let us be perswaded, I beseech you bee perswaded to it, in this our day, to know the things that concerne our peace,
O let us be persuaded, I beseech you be persuaded to it, in this our day, to know the things that concern our peace,
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whilest it is called to day not to harden our hearts; whilst it is called to day not to harden our hearts;
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When a Pot of water is full to the brimme, a little motion makes it runne over.
When a Pot of water is full to the brim, a little motion makes it run over.
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whilest it is called to day not to deferre our repentance, thou art not assured of any more time then present;
whilst it is called to day not to defer our Repentance, thou art not assured of any more time then present;
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Death may meet with thee as thou settest in thy seat, as thou goest out of the Church doore,
Death may meet with thee as thou settest in thy seat, as thou goest out of the Church door,
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and thou knowest thy heart hath beene wicked;
and thou Knowest thy heart hath been wicked;
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oh why wilt thou set thy eternall estate upon so small a point, as it were the cast of a Die.
o why wilt thou Set thy Eternal estate upon so small a point, as it were the cast of a Die.
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Remember what Daniel sayd to Nebuchadnezar, let it have acceptance with thee;
remember what daniel said to Nebuchadnezzar, let it have acceptance with thee;
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breake off thy sinnes by repentance, &c. Seing we must dye, and appeare before the judgement seate of God, what manner of persons ought we to bee in all holinesse of life and conversation? as soone as we are we begin to sinne,break off thy Sins by Repentance, etc. Sing we must die, and appear before the judgement seat of God, what manner of Persons ought we to be in all holiness of life and Conversation? as soon as we Are we begin to sin,
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and as soone as wee are wee begin to dye, let us looke upon our account and bee faithfull to our soules;
and as soon as we Are we begin to die, let us look upon our account and be faithful to our Souls;
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perhaps thy accounts are yet to make, oh bee sure to let it bee the first thing thou doest,
perhaps thy accounts Are yet to make, o be sure to let it be the First thing thou dost,
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and give thy selfe no rest till thou hast done it;
and give thy self no rest till thou hast done it;
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and when thou hast done this, labour to cleare it with the bloud of Christ, labour by humble confession,
and when thou hast done this, labour to clear it with the blood of christ, labour by humble Confessi,
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and hearty repentance to turne unto the Lord;
and hearty Repentance to turn unto the Lord;
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goe on in a holy course, and then assuredly wee shall live with joy, and dye with peace;
go on in a holy course, and then assuredly we shall live with joy, and die with peace;
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when wee can get grace in our soules, sorrow for our sins, newnesse in our natures, reformation in our lives, uprightnes in our waies, faith in Christ, a discharge from God, peace of conscience;
when we can get grace in our Souls, sorrow for our Sins, newness in our nature's, Reformation in our lives, uprightness in our ways, faith in christ, a discharge from God, peace of conscience;
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oh what a happie day, the day of death will bee to our Soules! FINIS.
o what a happy day, the day of death will be to our Souls! FINIS.
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ITER NOVISSIMUM. OR, MAN HIS LAST PROGRESSE. A SERMON PREACHED At the Funerall of the Right Worshipfull Sir THOMAS THINNE, Knight. SERMON XLI. ECCLES. 12. 5. Man goeth to his long home, and the Mourners goe about the streetes.ITER NOVISSIMUM. OR, MAN HIS LAST PROGRESS. A SERMON PREACHED At the Funeral of the Right Worshipful Sir THOMAS THIN, Knight. SERMON XLI. ECCLES. 12. 5. Man Goes to his long home, and the Mourners go about the streets.
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ALthough I might in the Kings (King Solomons) name command, yet I will rather in the Preachers (his other style) humbly entreate your religious attention to the last Scene,
ALthough I might in the Kings (King Solomons) name command, yet I will rather in the Preachers (his other style) humbly entreat your religious attention to the last Scene,
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and Catastrophe of mans life, consisting of two Acts, and those very short. 1 The dead his passe, he goeth, &c. 2 The Mourners march, they goe about, &c.
and Catastrophe of men life, consisting of two Acts, and those very short. 1 The dead his pass, he Goes, etc. 2 The Mourners march, they go about, etc.
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Whereas the whole Scripture is a Volumne of divine Sermons, and the Authour of every booke a Preacher, and every Chapter a lesson;
Whereas the Whole Scripture is a Volume of divine Sermons, and the Author of every book a Preacher, and every Chapter a Lesson;
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and every verse, and piece of a verse a Text. Gregorie Nysscen reasonably demands, why this Book which treateth throughout of the vanity of the world,
and every verse, and piece of a verse a Text. Gregory Nyssen reasonably demands, why this Book which Treateth throughout of the vanity of the world,
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when our memorie and all other faculties of the soule are decaied? How shall wee beare Christs yoake,
when our memory and all other faculties of the soul Are decayed? How shall we bear Christ yoke,
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and miserie of man, is intituled, The booke of the Preacher? To passe by other answers rendred by him and others, not so pertinent to our present purpose, I conceive this title of the Preacher is in speciall set over this booke, to intimate unto us, that (according to the Argument thereof) there is no Doctrine so fit for all Preachers to teach,
and misery of man, is entitled, The book of the Preacher? To pass by other answers rendered by him and Others, not so pertinent to our present purpose, I conceive this title of the Preacher is in special Set over this book, to intimate unto us, that (according to the Argument thereof) there is no Doctrine so fit for all Preachers to teach,
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and all hearers to learne, as the vanitie of the creature, and the emptinesse of all earthly delights and comforts.
and all hearers to Learn, as the vanity of the creature, and the emptiness of all earthly delights and comforts.
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And in very deed there is no meditation more serious, then upon the vanitie of the world, no consideration more seasonable,
And in very deed there is no meditation more serious, then upon the vanity of the world, no consideration more seasonable,
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then of the brevitie and uncertainty of time it selfe; no knowledge more wholesome then of the diseases of the mind;
then of the brevity and uncertainty of time it self; no knowledge more wholesome then of the diseases of the mind;
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no contemplation more divine, then of humane miserie and frailtie.
no contemplation more divine, then of humane misery and frailty.
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Which though we reade in the inscription of every stone, see in the fall of every leafe, here in the knole of every bell, taste in the garnishing and sauce of every dish, smell in the stench of every dead corpses;
Which though we read in the inscription of every stone, see in the fallen of every leaf, Here in the knole of every bell, taste in the garnishing and sauce of every dish, smell in the stench of every dead corpses;
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feele in the beating of every pulse:
feel in the beating of every pulse:
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yet we are not sensible of it, wee will not take knowledge of it, though we cannot be ignorant of it.
yet we Are not sensible of it, we will not take knowledge of it, though we cannot be ignorant of it.
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In which consideration the Wise man, whose words are as goads and nailes, vers. 11. pricks us deepe with the remembrance hereof,
In which consideration the Wise man, whose words Are as goads and nails, vers. 11. pricks us deep with the remembrance hereof,
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so deepe that hee drawes blood sanguinem anim• …, the blood of the soule;
so deep that he draws blood sanguinem anim• …, the blood of the soul;
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as Saint Austin tearmeth our teares, lachrymae sanguis animae. For who can reade with drye eyes, that tbose that looke out of the windowes shall bee darkened.
as Saint Austin termeth our tears, lachrymae sanguis Spirits. For who can read with dry eyes, that tbose that look out of the windows shall be darkened.
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Who can heare without horrour, that the keepers of the house shall tremble, or consider without sorrow, that the daughters of musicke shall be brought low, or comment without deepe fetched sighes upon mans going to his long home,
Who can hear without horror, that the keepers of the house shall tremble, or Consider without sorrow, that the daughters of music shall be brought low, or comment without deep fetched sighs upon men going to his long home,
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and the mourners going about the streetes, to wash them with teares, and sweepe them with Rosemarie.and the mourners going about the streets, to wash them with tears, and sweep them with Rosemary.
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Origen, after he had chosen, rather facere periculosè quam perpeti turpitèr, to burne Incense to the Heathen gods,Origen, After he had chosen, rather facere periculosè quam perpeti turpitèr, to burn Incense to the Heathen God's,
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then to suffer his body to be defiled by a Blackamore, and the flower of his chastitic which he had so long time preserved to be some way blasted, at a Church in Ierusalem, goeth into the Pulpit, openeth the Bible at all adventures, intending to preach upon that Text which he should first light upon,
then to suffer his body to be defiled by a Blackamoor, and the flower of his chastitic which he had so long time preserved to be Some Way blasted, At a Church in Ierusalem, Goes into the Pulpit, Openeth the bible At all adventures, intending to preach upon that Text which he should First Light upon,
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but falling upon that verse in Psal. 50. But to the wicked, saith God, what hast thou to doe, to declare my statutes,
but falling upon that verse in Psalm 50. But to the wicked, Says God, what hast thou to do, to declare my statutes,
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Nature gives us no notice of any such place;
Nature gives us no notice of any such place;
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or that thou shouldest take my covenants in thy mouth? (which contained his suspension) shutteth his booke, speaketh not a word more,or that thou Shouldst take my Covenants in thy Mouth? (which contained his suspension) shutteth his book, speaks not a word more,
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but comments upon it with his teares:
but comments upon it with his tears:
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so me thinkes having read this Text, in which I find all our capitall doomes written, I cannot doe better,
so me thinks having read this Text, in which I find all our capital dooms written, I cannot do better,
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then follow that Fathers prefident, and shut up not only my booke, but my mouth also,
then follow that Father's prefident, and shut up not only my book, but my Mouth also,
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and seale up my lippes, and comment upon the coherence with distraction, the parts with passion, the notes with sighes, the periods with groanes,
and seal up my lips, and comment upon the coherence with distraction, the parts with passion, the notes with sighs, the periods with groans,
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and the words with teares, for alas, as soone as a man commeth into his short booth in this world, which he saluteth with teares, he goeth to his long home, in the next, And the mourners goe about the streetes.
and the words with tears, for alas, as soon as a man comes into his short booth in this world, which he salutes with tears, he Goes to his long home, in the next, And the mourners go about the streets.
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It is lamentable to heare the poore infant which cannot speake, yet, to boad his owne misery, It is lamentable to hear the poor infant which cannot speak, yet, to boad his own misery,
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and to prophecie of his future condition, and what are the contents of his Prophecie,
and to prophecy of his future condition, and what Are the contents of his Prophecy,
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but lamentations, mournings and woes? Saint Cyprian accords with Saint Austin in his dolefull note, Vitae mortalis anxietates, & dolores,
but lamentations, mournings and woes? Saint Cyprian accords with Saint Austin in his doleful note, Vitae Mortalis anxietates, & Dolores,
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& procellas mundi quas ingreditur in exordio statim suo ploratu, vel gemitu rudes animae testatur; & procellas mundi quas ingreditur in exordio Immediately Sue ploratu, vel gemitu rudes Spirits testatur;
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Little children newly borne, take in their first breath with a sigh, and come crying into the world, assoone as they open their eyes they shed teares, to helpe fill up the Vale of teares, into which they were then brought,
Little children newly born, take in their First breath with a sighs, and come crying into the world, As soon as they open their eyes they shed tears, to help fill up the Vale of tears, into which they were then brought,
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and shall bee after a short time carried out with a streame of them, running from the eyes of all their friends.
and shall be After a short time carried out with a stream of them, running from the eyes of all their Friends.
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And if the Prologue and Epilogue bee no better, what shall wee judge of the Scenes and Acts of the life of man, they yeeld so deepe springs of teares,
And if the Prologue and Epilogue be no better, what shall we judge of the Scenes and Acts of the life of man, they yield so deep springs of tears,
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and such store of arguments against our aboad in this world, that many reading them in the bookes of Hegesias the Platonicke, presently brake the prison of their body,
and such store of Arguments against our abode in this world, that many reading them in the books of Hegesias the Platonic, presently brake the prison of their body,
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and leaped out of the world into the grave; others concluded with Silenus, Optimum non nasci, proximum quam primum mori;
and leapt out of the world into the grave; Others concluded with Silenus, Optimum non Nasci, Proximum quam primum Mori;
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That it was simply best never to be borne, the next to it to die out of hand,
That it was simply best never to be born, the next to it to die out of hand,
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and give the world our salve, and take our vale at once. How-be-it though this might passe for a sage Essay, and a strong line amongst Philosophers,
and give the world our salve, and take our vale At once. Howbeit though this might pass for a sage Essay, and a strong line among Philosophers,
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yet wee Christians, who know that this present life to all that live godly in Christ Iesus, how full of troubles, cares,
yet we Christians, who know that this present life to all that live godly in christ Iesus, how full of Troubles, Cares,
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and persecutions so ever it bee, is but a sad and short Preface to endlesse Volumnes of joy,
and persecutions so ever it be, is but a sad and short Preface to endless Volumes of joy,
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an Eves fast on earth to an everlasting feast in Heaven, ought thus to correct the former Apophthegme, Optimum renasci, proximum quam primùm mori;
an Eves fast on earth to an everlasting feast in Heaven, ought thus to correct the former Apophthegm, Optimum Rebirth, Proximum quam primùm Mori;
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That it is best to be new borne, and then (if it so please God) after our new birth to bee translated with all speed into the new Heaven.
That it is best to be new born, and then (if it so please God) After our new birth to be translated with all speed into the new Heaven.
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But soft we cannot take our degrees in Christs schoole per saltem, we must keepe our Termes,
But soft we cannot take our Degrees in Christ school per Saltem, we must keep our Terms,
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and performe our exercises, both of faith, obedience, and patience:
and perform our exercises, both of faith, Obedience, and patience:
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wee must not looke from the Font, to be presently put into the rivers of pleasures, springing at Gods right hand for evermore.
we must not look from the Font, to be presently put into the Rivers of pleasures, springing At God's right hand for evermore.
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Wee must take a toylesome journey, and in it often drinke of the waters of Marah• … Wee must suffer with Christ, before wee reigne with him:
we must take a toilsome journey, and in it often drink of the waters of Marah• … we must suffer with christ, before we Reign with him:
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Wee must taste of the bitter cup of his Passion, before wee drinke new Wine with him in his Kingdome:
we must taste of the bitter cup of his Passion, before we drink new Wine with him in his Kingdom:
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wee must sowe in teares here, that wee may reape in joy hereafter.
we must sow in tears Here, that we may reap in joy hereafter.
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Every man goeth, though some set out sooner, some later, and shall arive at his home, but let him looke to his way,
Every man Goes, though Some Set out sooner, Some later, and shall arrive At his home, but let him look to his Way,
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as the way is he taketh, so shall the home be into which he is received,
as the Way is he Takes, so shall the home be into which he is received,
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if he take the way on the right hand, and keepe within the pathes of Gods commandements, his home shall be the New Ierusalem descending from God, most gloriously shining with streetes of gold, gates of pearle,
if he take the Way on the right hand, and keep within the paths of God's Commandments, his home shall be the New Ierusalem descending from God, most gloriously shining with streets of gold, gates of pearl,
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and foundations of precious stones, where all teares shall be wiped from his eyes; and foundations of precious stones, where all tears shall be wiped from his eyes;
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but if he take the broad way on the left hand and follow it, his home shall be a dungeon or vault in Hell, where he shall be eternally both mourner and Corps.
but if he take the broad Way on the left hand and follow it, his home shall be a dungeon or vault in Hell, where he shall be eternally both mourner and Corpse.
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But to shoot somewhat nearer to the marke:
But to shoot somewhat nearer to the mark:
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Marriages and Funeralls though most different actions, and of a seeming contrary nature, yet are set forth and as it were apparelled with parallell rites, and ceremonies;
Marriages and Funerals though most different actions, and of a seeming contrary nature, yet Are Set forth and as it were appareled with parallel Rites, and ceremonies;
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our raiments are changed in both, because in both our estate is changed, Bells are rung, flowers are strowed,
our raiments Are changed in both, Because in both our estate is changed, Bells' Are rung, flowers Are strowed,
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and feasts kept in both, and anciently both were celebrated in the night by Torch-light:
and feasts kept in both, and anciently both were celebrated in the night by Torchlight:
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Hee that hath but halfe an eye, may see in the Ritualls of the Ancients, the blazing and sparkling as well of the funeriall, as the nuptiall lights;
He that hath but half an eye, may see in the Rituals of the Ancients, the blazing and sparkling as well of the funeriall, as the nuptial lights;
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and no marvaile the shadowes meete when the substances concurre; the pictures resemble one the other, when the faces match;
and no marvel the shadows meet when the substances concur; the pictures resemble one the other, when the faces match;
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when the Grashopper is a burthen unto us? when wee are not able to beare our selves,
when the Grasshopper is a burden unto us? when we Are not able to bear our selves,
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the accessaries are corresponding, where the principalls are sutable as here they are; for in marriage single life dyeth, and in death the soule is married to Christ:
the accessaries Are corresponding, where the principals Are suitable as Here they Are; for in marriage single life Dies, and in death the soul is married to christ:
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The couple to bee married in ancienter times, first met, and after an enterview and liking of each other,
The couple to be married in ancienter times, First met, and After an interview and liking of each other,
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and a contract signed betweene them, presently departed, the Bride to her Mother, the Bridegroome to his Fathers house till the wedding day, on which the Bridegroome late in the night was brought to his Spouse,
and a contract signed between them, presently departed, the Bride to her Mother, the Bridegroom to his Father's house till the wedding day, on which the Bridegroom late in the night was brought to his Spouse,
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and then hee tooke her and inseparably linked him selfe unto her: Here the couple to bee married in man are the bodie and the soule;
and then he took her and inseparably linked him self unto her: Here the couple to be married in man Are the body and the soul;
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at our birth the contract is made, but after a short enterview and small abode together, the parties are parted,
At our birth the contract is made, but After a short interview and small Abided together, the parties Are parted,
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and the bodie the Bride returneth to her Mothers house the earth, but the soule the Bridegroome to his Fathers house, the Father of 〈 ◊ 〉 in Heaven,
and the body the Bride returns to her Mother's house the earth, but the soul the Bridegroom to his Father's house, the Father of 〈 ◊ 〉 in Heaven,
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as both their gests are set forth in this chapter verse 7. the dust returnes to the earth as it was,
as both their gests Are Set forth in this chapter verse 7. thee dust returns to the earth as it was,
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and the spirit to God that gave i• ….
and the Spirit to God that gave i• ….
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But in the evening of the World at that dreadfull night, after which the Angell swore there should bee no more day or time here:
But in the evening of the World At that dreadful night, After which the Angel swore there should be no more day or time Here:
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the soule is given by God to the bodie againe, and then the marriage is consummated,
the soul is given by God to the body again, and then the marriage is consummated,
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and both for ever fast coupled and wedded for better, for worse, to runne one everlasting fortune,
and both for ever fast coupled and wedded for better, for Worse, to run one everlasting fortune,
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and to participate either eternall joyes or torments together.
and to participate either Eternal Joys or torments together.
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Thus man is brought to his long home; or as the Seventy and Saint Ierome render the Hebrew, his house of eternitie, and the mourners go about the streets:
Thus man is brought to his long home; or as the Seventy and Saint Jerome render the Hebrew, his house of eternity, and the mourners go about the streets:
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here is a short reckoning of all mankinde, like to that of the Psalmist, who alluding to the name of the two Patriarches sayth, Coll, ADAM ABEL, All men are altogether vanitie;
Here is a short reckoning of all mankind, like to that of the Psalmist, who alluding to the name of the two Patriarchs say, Coll, ADAM ABEL, All men Are altogether vanity;
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so here upon the foot of the account in Bonavent• … res casting, all appeare wretched and miserable, describitur miseria mortis in morientibus & compatientibus, all are either dead corpses, or sad mourners;
so Here upon the foot of the account in Bonavent• … Rest casting, all appear wretched and miserable, describitur Miseria mortis in morientibus & compatientibus, all Are either dead corpses, or sad mourners;
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corpses alreadie dead, or mourners for the dead; and their courses, and motions are two. 1 Straite, man goeth, &c. 2 Circular, mourners goe about.
corpses already dead, or mourners for the dead; and their courses, and motions Are two. 1 Strait, man Goes, etc. 2 Circular, mourners go about.
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The dead goe directly to their long home, the living fetch a compasse and round about:
The dead go directly to their long home, the living fetch a compass and round about:
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the termini of which their motions shall bee the bounds of my discourse at this present.
the termini of which their motions shall be the bounds of my discourse At this present.
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but bow under the sole waight of age? What delight can wee take in Gods service,
but bow under the sole weight of age? What delight can we take in God's service,
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Wherein that you may the better discerne my passage from point to point, I will set up sixe Posts or standings. 1 The Scope. 2 Coherence. 3 Sense. 4 Parts. 5 Doctrine. 6 Use.
Wherein that you may the better discern my passage from point to point, I will Set up sixe Posts or standings. 1 The Scope. 2 Coherence. 3 Sense. 4 Parts. 5 Doctrine. 6 Use.
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The Scope will give light to the Coherence, the Coherence to the Sense, the Sense to the Parts, the Parts to the Doctrine, the Doctrine to the Use.
The Scope will give Light to the Coherence, the Coherence to the Sense, the Sense to the Parts, the Parts to the Doctrine, the Doctrine to the Use.
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Wherefore I humbly entreate the assistance of Gods Spirit, with the intention of yours;
Wherefore I humbly entreat the assistance of God's Spirit, with the intention of yours;
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whil'st in unfolding this rich peece of Arras, I shall point with the finger to. 1 The maine Scope. 2 The right Coherence. 3 The litterall Sense. 4 The naturall Division. 5 The generall Doctrine. 6 The speciall application of this parcell of holy Scripture. First the Scope.
whilst in unfolding this rich piece of Arras, I shall point with the finger to. 1 The main Scope. 2 The right Coherence. 3 The literal Sense. 4 The natural Division. 5 The general Doctrine. 6 The special application of this parcel of holy Scripture. First the Scope.
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Although all other Canonicall bookes of this old and new Testament were read in the Church; Although all other Canonical books of this old and new Testament were read in the Church;
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yet as Gregorie Nyssen acutely observes, this booke alone is intituled Ecclesiastes the Preacher, or Church-man:
yet as Gregory Nyssen acutely observes, this book alone is entitled Ecclesiastes the Preacher, or Churchman:
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because this alone in a manner tendeth wholy to Ecclesiasticall politie, or such a kinde of life or conversation as becometh a Preacher, or Church-man.
Because this alone in a manner tendeth wholly to Ecclesiastical polity, or such a kind of life or Conversation as Becometh a Preacher, or Churchman.
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For the prime scope of this booke, is to stirre up all religious mindes to set forth towards Heaven betimes in the morning of our dayes, Chap. 12. verse 1. Remember thy Creatour in the dayes of thy youth;
For the prime scope of this book, is to stir up all religious minds to Set forth towards Heaven betimes in the morning of our days, Chap. 12. verse 1. remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth;
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to enter speedily into a strict course of holinesse, which will bring us to eternall happinesse, to dedicate to God and his service, the prime in both senses, that is the first and best part of our time.
to enter speedily into a strict course of holiness, which will bring us to Eternal happiness, to dedicate to God and his service, the prime in both Senses, that is the First and best part of our time.
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For as in a glasse of distilled water the purest and thinnest first runneth out,
For as in a glass of distilled water the Purest and thinnest First Runneth out,
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and nothing but lees and mouther at the last, so it is in our time and age.
and nothing but lees and mouther At the last, so it is in our time and age.
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Optima que { que } dies miseries mortalibus • … vi, prima fluit. Our best dayes first runne, and our worst at the last:
Optima que { que } die misery's mortalibus • … vi, prima fluit. Our best days First run, and our worst At the last:
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And shall wee offer that indignitie to the Divine Majestie, as to offer him the Devills leavings? florem aetat is 〈 ◊ 〉 consecr• … re, faecem Deo reservar• …, to consecrate the toppe to the Devill, and the bottome to God;
And shall we offer that indignity to the Divine Majesty, as to offer him the Devils leavings? florem aetat is 〈 ◊ 〉 consecr• … re, faecem God reservar• …, to consecrate the top to the devil, and the bottom to God;
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feed the flesh with the flower, and the spirit with the 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ serve the world with our strength,
feed the Flesh with the flower, and the Spirit with the 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ serve the world with our strength,
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and our Creatour with ou• … weaknesse;
and our Creator with ou• … weakness;
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give up our lusty and able members as weapons 〈 ◊ 〉 s• … nne, and our feeble and weake to righteousnesse.
give up our lusty and able members as weapons 〈 ◊ 〉 s• … nne, and our feeble and weak to righteousness.
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Will God accept the blinde, and the lame;
Will God accept the blind, and the lame;
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the leane, and the withered for a sacrifice? How can we remember our Creatour in the dayes of our age,
the lean, and the withered for a sacrifice? How can we Remember our Creator in the days of our age,
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and such a Husband is invaluable.
and such a Husband is invaluable.
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when care, and feare, and sorrow, and paine, and manifold infirmities and diseases wholy possesse the heart,
when care, and Fear, and sorrow, and pain, and manifold infirmities and diseases wholly possess the heart,
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and dead all the vitall motions and lively affections thereof? Old men are a kinde of Antipodes to young men;
and dead all the vital motions and lively affections thereof? Old men Are a kind of Antipodes to young men;
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it is evening with them, when it is morning with these; it is Autumne in their bodies, when it is Spring in these:
it is evening with them, when it is morning with these; it is Autumn in their bodies, when it is Spring in these:
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the Spring of the yeare to decrep• … t old men, is as the Fall; Summer is Winter to them, and Winter death;
the Spring of the year to decrep• … tO old men, is as the Fallen; Summer is Winter to them, and Winter death;
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it is no pleasure to them to see the Almond-tree flourish, which is the Prognosticatour of the Spring,
it is no pleasure to them to see the Almond tree flourish, which is the Prognosticator of the Spring,
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or the Grashopper leape and sing, the Preludium of Summer; for they now minde not the Almond-tree, but the Cypresse; nor thinke of the Grashopper,
or the Grasshopper leap and sing, the Preludium of Summer; for they now mind not the Almond tree, but the Cypress; nor think of the Grasshopper,
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but of the worme, because they are far on in their way to their long home, and the mourners are already in the streets, marshalling as it were their troops,
but of the worm, Because they Are Far on in their Way to their long home, and the mourners Are already in the streets, marshalling as it were their troops,
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and setting all in equipage for their funerall; no dilectable objects affect their dull and dying sences,
and setting all in equipage for their funeral; no dilectable objects affect their dull and dying Senses,
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but are rather grievous unto them, as the Sunne and Raine are to old stumpes of trees, which make them not spring againe,
but Are rather grievous unto them, as the Sun and Rain Are to old stumps of trees, which make them not spring again,
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but rot them rather, and dispose them to putrifaction.
but rot them rather, and dispose them to putrefaction.
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And so I have past the first, and am come to the second Post or standing. The right Coherence.
And so I have passed the First, and am come to the second Post or standing. The right Coherence.
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When they shall be afrayd of that which is high, and feare shall be in the way, When they shall be afraid of that which is high, and Fear shall be in the Way,
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and the Almod-tree shall flourish, and the Grashoper shall bee a burthen, and desire shall faile,
and the Almod-tree shall flourish, and the Grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail,
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because man goeth to his long home. If this Consequence be firme, the Coherence must needs bee good;Because man Goes to his long home. If this Consequence be firm, the Coherence must needs be good;
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but if this bee infirme and lame, that must needes bee out of joynt, let us then consider of the Consequence.
but if this be infirm and lame, that must needs be out of joint, let us then Consider of the Consequence.
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Surely Aristotle seemeth to bee of another minde, whose observation it is, old men that have their foot on Deaths threshold, would then draw backe their legge if they could,
Surely Aristotle seems to be of Another mind, whose observation it is, old men that have their foot on Death's threshold, would then draw back their leg if they could,
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and at the very instant of their dissolution are most desirous of the continuance of their life,
and At the very instant of their dissolution Are most desirous of the Continuance of their life,
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and seeing the pleasures of s• … e like the Apples of Tanta• … running away from them, they catch at them the more gr• … dily,
and seeing the pleasures of s• … e like the Apples of Tanta• … running away from them, they catch At them the more gr• … dily,
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for want is the 〈 ◊ 〉 one of d• … ire;
for want is the 〈 ◊ 〉 one of d• … ire;
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and experience offereth us many instances of old men, in wh• … Saint 〈 ◊ 〉 growes young againe;
and experience Offereth us many instances of old men, in wh• … Saint 〈 ◊ 〉 grows young again;
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for what a preposterous thing were it, for a man that hath one foore alreadie in the grave,
for what a preposterous thing were it, for a man that hath one foore already in the grave,
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who according to the corruption of nature which Saint Austin bewaileth with teares, • … alunt libidi• … em expleri quam ex• … gui, they are so fa• … re from having no lust or desire of pleasures,
who according to the corruption of nature which Saint Austin bewaileth with tears, • … alunt libidi• … em expleri quam ex• … gui, they Are so fa• … re from having no lust or desire of pleasures,
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as being cloyed there with, that they are more insatiable in them then in youth;
as being cloyed there with, that they Are more insatiable in them then in youth;
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the flesh in them is like the Peacockes, quae • … ctarecrudescit, which after it is sod, in time will grow raw again,
the Flesh in them is like the Peacocks, Quae • … ctarecrudescit, which After it is sod, in time will grow raw again,
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so in them after mortification by diseases and age, it reviveth.
so in them After mortification by diseases and age, it revives.
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Sophocles the Heathen Poet might passe for a Saint in comparison of them, for hee thanked God, that in his old age he was free from his most Imperious mistris, lust:Sophocles the Heathen Poet might pass for a Saint in comparison of them, for he thanked God, that in his old age he was free from his most Imperious mistress, lust:
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these men on the contrary, desire to inthrall themselves againe in youthly pleasures, and concupisence in them is kindled even by the defect of fewell;
these men on the contrary, desire to enthral themselves again in youthly pleasures, and concupiscence in them is kindled even by the defect of fuel;
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it vexeth them that their sinnes forsake them;
it vexes them that their Sins forsake them;
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that through the impotencie of their limbes and faculties, they cannot runne into the like excesse as in former times:
that through the impotency of their limbs and faculties, they cannot run into the like excess as in former times:
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their few dayes before death, are like Shrovetide before Lent, they take their fill of flesh and fleshly desires,
their few days before death, Are like Shrovetide before Lent, they take their fill of Flesh and fleshly Desires,
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because they suppose that for ever after they must fast from them. Thus they spurre on their jadish flesh now unable to runne her former Stages, saying;
Because they suppose that for ever After they must fast from them. Thus they spur on their jadish Flesh now unable to run her former Stages, saying;
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let us crowne our selves with Rose-buds, for they will presently wither, let us eate and drinke,
let us crown our selves with Rosebuds, for they will presently wither, let us eat and drink,
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for to morrow we shall dye. for to morrow we shall die.
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To reconcile the seeming difference betweene the miracle of humane wisedome, Aristotle; and the Oracle of divine, Solomon, two distinctions may bee made use of.
To reconcile the seeming difference between the miracle of humane Wisdom, Aristotle; and the Oracle of divine, Solomon, two Distinctions may be made use of.
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Of old Age. 1 In the entry, when it is vigorous. 2 In the exit, when it is decrepit, et ne ad mala quidem bona.
Of old Age. 1 In the entry, when it is vigorous. 2 In the exit, when it is decrepit, et ne ad mala quidem Bona.
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Of old Men. 1 As they ought to bee. 2 As they are.
Of old Men. 1 As they ought to be. 2 As they Are.
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When Euripides was taxed as too great a favourer of the female Sex, because in all his Tragedies he brought in vertuous women,
When Euripides was taxed as too great a favourer of the female Sex, Because in all his Tragedies he brought in virtuous women,
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and fitted them with good parts to Act;
and fitted them with good parts to Act;
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whereas Sophocles, and other Poets of that Age, brought lewd and immodest women upon the Stage,
whereas Sophocles, and other Poets of that Age, brought lewd and immodest women upon the Stage,
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and put odious parts upon them; hee made this Apologie for himselfe:
and put odious parts upon them; he made this Apology for himself:
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others sayth hee, in their Poems set forth women as they are, but I, such as they should be:
Others say he, in their Poems Set forth women as they Are, but I, such as they should be:
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Solomons words are capable of a like construction, desire fayleth because man goeth to his long home: Solomons words Are capable of a like construction, desire Faileth Because man Goes to his long home:
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that is, it doth in the best, and should in all;
that is, it does in the best, and should in all;
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and is drawing the other after, to desire to cut a crosse caper, and dance the morrice? or for him that is neere his eternall Mansion hou• … e, to hankerby the way,
and is drawing the other After, to desire to Cut a cross caper, and dance the morrice? or for him that is near his Eternal Mansion hou• … e, to hankerby the Way,
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and feast and revell it in an Inne.
and feast and revel it in an Inn.
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Moreover, Solomon here speaketh of a Barzillai, who hath no taste of his meate, no sence of delight;
Moreover, Solomon Here speaks of a Barzillai, who hath no taste of his meat, no sense of delight;
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no use, in a manner, of sense, to whom dainties are no dainties, because hee cannot taste them;
no use, in a manner, of sense, to whom dainties Are not dainties, Because he cannot taste them;
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musicke is no musicke, because hee cannot heare 〈 ◊ 〉; sweet odours are no sweet odours, because he cannot smell them;
music is no music, Because he cannot hear 〈 ◊ 〉; sweet odours Are no sweet odours, Because he cannot smell them;
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precious stones are no precious stones, because hee cannot vale• … them; the fairest beauties are no beauties, because hee cannot discerne them:
precious stones Are no precious stones, Because he cannot vale• … them; the Fairest beauty's Are no beauty's, Because he cannot discern them:
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In a word, hee speaketh of an old man in whom all carnall lusts are either quite extinct,
In a word, he speaks of an old man in whom all carnal Lustiest Are either quite extinct,
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or happily exchanged into spirituall, or swallowed up with sorrow and feare of death, and a horrible apprehension of judgement.
or happily exchanged into spiritual, or swallowed up with sorrow and Fear of death, and a horrible apprehension of judgement.
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And so I come to the third Stage, which is the litterall sense and genuine interpretation of the words.
And so I come to the third Stage, which is the literal sense and genuine Interpretation of the words.
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As in Origen his Hexapla, every word almost had an Asterisk, or starre upon it; As in Origen his Hexapla, every word almost had an Asterisk, or star upon it;
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so there needs a starre or some other light to be put upon every word of this Text,
so there needs a star or Some other Light to be put upon every word of this Text,
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for there is a mist of obscuritie upon each of them, and a man may well misse his way,
for there is a missed of obscurity upon each of them, and a man may well miss his Way,
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if hee know not exactly, who is here the man? what's meant by his going, or gate? where is his long home? and whence are these Mourners?
if he know not exactly, who is Here the man? what's meant by his going, or gate? where is his long home? and whence Are these Mourners?
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First, whether man bee taken Collectivè for the whole kinde, or Species, as the Logicians speake;
First, whither man be taken Collectivè for the Whole kind, or Species, as the Logicians speak;
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or Distributivè for every man in particular, wee shall seeme to bee at a losse.
or Distributivè for every man in particular, we shall seem to be At a loss.
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Man taken Collectivè, stirres not a foot to his long home; for Philosophie reprieveth universall natures from death, or dissolution:
Man taken Collectivè, stirs not a foot to his long home; for Philosophy reprieveth universal nature's from death, or dissolution:
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and true it is, though single men every day dye, yet mankinde dieth not:
and true it is, though single men every day die, yet mankind Dieth not:
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If man bee taken Distributivè, for all particular men of what ranke or qualitie soever, wee shall have much to doe to distinguish the men in the former part of the Text, from the mourners in the latter.
If man be taken Distributivè, for all particular men of what rank or quality soever, we shall have much to do to distinguish the men in the former part of the Text, from the mourners in the latter.
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If all are attended with mourners to their funerall, then mourners themselves must have mourners;
If all Are attended with mourners to their funeral, then mourners themselves must have mourners;
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and so either the traine will bee infinite, or the lag will bee destitute of mourners.
and so either the train will be infinite, or the lag will be destitute of mourners.
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Secondly, why useth hee this phrase of going, if it import death, sith some expect death and move not at all towards it;
Secondly, why uses he this phrase of going, if it import death, sith Some expect death and move not At all towards it;
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some leape into it, as Cleombrotus; some ride to it in state, as Antiochus Epiph• … nes; some are tumbled downe into it,
Some leap into it, as Cleombrotus; Some ride to it in state, as Antiochus Epiph• … nes; Some Are tumbled down into it,
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as S. Parius, Melius, some are dragged to it, as Sejanus? In a word, when death surprizeth most men, and that in all postures of the bodie;
as S. Parius, Better, Some Are dragged to it, as Sejanus? In a word, when death surpriseth most men, and that in all postures of the body;
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why is dying here called going? man goeth.
why is dying Here called going? man Goes.
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Thirdly, where is this long home? in Heaven, or in Earth, Purgatorie, or Hell? If wee speake of Heaven,
Thirdly, where is this long home? in Heaven, or in Earth, Purgatory, or Hell? If we speak of Heaven,
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or Hell, the Epithet long falls short, for they are eternall habitations:
or Hell, the Epithet long falls short, for they Are Eternal habitations:
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of Purgatorie, or the grave (suppose there were any Purgatorie) yet neither of them may bee properly termed a long home, sith neither the bodie stayes long in the one,
of Purgatory, or the grave (suppose there were any Purgatory) yet neither of them may be properly termed a long home, sith neither the body stays long in the one,
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nor the soule in the other.
nor the soul in the other.
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Fourthly, whence are these mourners? if they are mercenarie and hyred from home, they are no true mourners;
Fourthly, whence Are these mourners? if they Are mercenary and hired from home, they Are no true mourners;
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if they are true mourners, they keepe their Closets, they gad not about the streets, they shut themselves long at home for their friends that are gone to their long home.
if they Are true mourners, they keep their Closets, they gad not about the streets, they shut themselves long At home for their Friends that Are gone to their long home.
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To dispell all this mist of obscuritie, and set a light upon each of the materiall words of the Text, I answer.
To dispel all this missed of obscurity, and Set a Light upon each of the material words of the Text, I answer.
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To the first Quere, that a man is here to be taken, neither Collective for all mankinde in a lumpe,
To the First Quere, that a man is Here to be taken, neither Collective for all mankind in a lump,
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nor Distributivè for every particular man without exception, but indefinite, or communiter; for man in the ordinary course or tract;
nor Distributivè for every particular man without exception, but indefinite, or Communiter; for man in the ordinary course or tract;
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for you shall hardly finde a man that hath no friend to drop a teare into his Grave.
for you shall hardly find a man that hath no friend to drop a tear into his Grave.
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As for the last men that shall stand upon the earth, and shall bee alive at Christs comming;
As for the last men that shall stand upon the earth, and shall be alive At Christ coming;
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they shall indeed passe by death properly, yet they shall dye after a sort, by passing from a mortall state, to an immortall;
they shall indeed pass by death properly, yet they shall die After a sort, by passing from a Mortal state, to an immortal;
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and if their long home bee Heaven, they shall need no mourners;
and if their long home bee Heaven, they shall need no mourners;
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if Hell, they shall want none to beare them companie, for at Christs second comming all kindreds of the earth shall mourne before him. I answer
if Hell, they shall want none to bear them company, for At Christ second coming all kindreds of the earth shall mourn before him. I answer
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To the second, that going here is not taken pro motu progressivo, in speciall, as walking,
To the second, that going Here is not taken Pro motu progressivo, in special, as walking,
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or running, but in generall, for passing to another world which way so ever, whether wee make our way,
or running, but in general, for passing to Another world which Way so ever, whither we make our Way,
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or it bee made for us; whether wee goe to death, or death come to us;
or it be made for us; whither we go to death, or death come to us;
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nay whether wee stirre, onlie still; whether wee are sound of foote, or lame;
nay whither we stir, only still; whither we Are found of foot, or lame;
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never had feet, or have lost them, wee goe this way of all flesh, as I shall shew hereafter. I answere
never had feet, or have lost them, we go this Way of all Flesh, as I shall show hereafter. I answer
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To the third, that by long home, according to the Chaldee Paraphras• …, is here meant the grave,
To the third, that by long home, according to the Chaldee Paraphras• …, is Here meant the grave,
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or the place where our bodies, or (to speake more properly) our remaines are bestowed and abide till the time of the restitution of all things;
or the place where our bodies, or (to speak more properly) our remains Are bestowed and abide till the time of the restitution of all things;
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the Originall is Beth g• … olemo, which S. Ierome renders domum aeternitatis s• …, because from thence (as Lyra noteth) he never returneth to live here;
the Original is Beth g• … olemo, which S. Jerome renders domum aeternitatis s• …, Because from thence (as Lyram notes) he never returns to live Here;
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or the house of his hidden time, to wit, where hee lyeth hid in his Coffin, and no eye seeth him:
or the house of his hidden time, to wit, where he lies hid in his Coffin, and no eye sees him:
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whereunto holy Iob alluding saith, Chap. 14. 10. Man dieth and • … steth away,
whereunto holy Job alluding Says, Chap. 14. 10. Man Dieth and • … steth away,
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and giveth up ▪ the ghost, and where is he? or d• … us mundt sui, (as Caietan will have it) the hou• … of his world, meaning the world of the dead;and gives up ▪ the ghost, and where is he? or d• … us mundt sui, (as Caietan will have it) the hou• … of his world, meaning the world of the dead;
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or domus seculi sui, the house of his generation (as Pagnine, Montanus and Tremelius well expresse it) the place where all meete who lived together, the randevouze of all our deceased friends, allies and kindred even as farre as Adam: this home may bee called a long home, in comparison of our short homes from which we remove daylie, these houses we change at pleasure, that we cannot;
or domus Seculi sui, the house of his generation (as Pagnine, Montanus and Tremelius well express it) the place where all meet who lived together, the randevouze of all our deceased Friends, allies and kindred even as Far as Adam: this home may be called a long home, in comparison of our short homes from which we remove daily, these houses we change At pleasure, that we cannot;
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there our flesh, or our bones, or at least our ashes or dust shall bee kept in some place of the earth or sea, till the Heavens shall bee no more ▪ Iob 14. 12. I answer
there our Flesh, or our bones, or At least our Ashes or dust shall be kept in Some place of the earth or sea, till the Heavens shall be no more ▪ Job 14. 12. I answer
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To the fourth, that by mourners are here meant all that attend the corpses to the funerall,
To the fourth, that by mourners Are Here meant all that attend the corpses to the funeral,
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whether they mourne in truth, or for fashion;
whither they mourn in truth, or for fashion;
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and they are sayd here to goe about the streets, either for the reason alleaged by Bonaventure, quia predolore quiescere nequiunt, because they cannot rest for hearts griefe and sorrow,
and they Are said Here to go about the streets, either for the reason alleged by Bonaventure, quia predolore quiescere nequiunt, Because they cannot rest for hearts grief and sorrow,
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or they goe about the streets to call company to the funerall;
or they go about the streets to call company to the funeral;
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or because they fetch their compasse, that they might make a more solemne procession to the Church, or Sepulchre.
or Because they fetch their compass, that they might make a more solemn procession to the Church, or Sepulchre.
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Among the Romans, the friends of the deceased hyred certaine women whom they called preficas, to lament over their dead:
Among the Roman, the Friends of the deceased hired certain women whom they called preficas, to lament over their dead:
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for the most part among the Iewes this sad taske was put upon widowes, or they tooke it upon themselves,
for the most part among the Iewes this sad task was put upon Widows, or they took it upon themselves,
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as the words of the Prophet imply, and there were no widowes to make lamentation;
as the words of the Prophet imply, and there were no Widows to make lamentation;
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and of the Evangelist also, Acts 9. 39. and the widowes stood by weeping for Dorcas;
and of the Evangelist also, Acts 9. 39. and the Widows stood by weeping for Dorcas;
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and indeed widowes are very proper for this imployment:
and indeed Widows Are very proper for this employment:
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Widowes, that are widowes indeed, and have lost in their Husbands all the joy and comfort of their life, have their eyes brimme full of teares,
Widows, that Are Widows indeed, and have lost in their Husbands all the joy and Comfort of their life, have their eyes brim full of tears,
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and therefore most easily they overflow, viduae optime deflent viduas, Widowes are the fittest to bemoane widowes;
and Therefore most Easily they overflow, viduae optime deflent viduas, Widows Are the Fittest to bemoan Widows;
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and what is the body viod of the soul, but a widow deprived of her loving mate? these widowes went about the streets weeping and howling, to awake the living out of their dead sleepe of securitie,
and what is the body viod of the soul, but a widow deprived of her loving mate? these Widows went about the streets weeping and howling, to awake the living out of their dead sleep of security,
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and to ring in their eares that lesson of the Prophet; all flesh is grasse, and the glorie of it as the flower of the field.
and to ring in their ears that Lesson of the Prophet; all Flesh is grass, and the glory of it as the flower of the field.
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As in a great Clock, when the Index pointeth to the houre, the wheeles move, the Clocke strikes,
As in a great Clock, when the Index pointeth to the hour, the wheels move, the Clock strikes,
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and there is a great noy• … e, till the plummets or weights touch the earth,
and there is a great noy• … e, till the plummets or weights touch the earth,
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so sayth Filius Fabri in his same, when the Index pointeth to the last houre of a rich man;
so say Filius Fabri in his same, when the Index pointeth to the last hour of a rich man;
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the Bell rings, and there is a hideous and fearefull noise of singers and mourners;
the Bell rings, and there is a hideous and fearful noise of singers and mourners;
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and this continueth till the waight, to wit the waightie corpses of the dead toucheth the ground,
and this Continueth till the weight, to wit the weighty corpses of the dead touches the ground,
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and is put into the earth;
and is put into the earth;
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after which the • … umult ceaseth, and the loud musicke is turned into soft and solemne, the Lidian, into Dorricke,
After which the • … umult ceases, and the loud music is turned into soft and solemn, the Indian, into Dorricke,
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and the shallow channells of teares, which made such a noyse, shall runne into the depth of silent sorrow,
and the shallow channels of tears, which made such a noise, shall run into the depth of silent sorrow,
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or M• … re mortuum. And so I come to the fourth Stage. The naturall division of the Text.
or M• … re mortuum. And so I come to the fourth Stage. The natural division of the Text.
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There are but three things appertaining to man here. 1. Life. 2 Death. 3. Buriall.
There Are but three things appertaining to man Here. 1. Life. 2 Death. 3. Burial.
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And see they are all three in the Text. 1. Man goeth, there is his life. 2. To his long home, there is his Death. 3. And the Mourners goe about the streetes, there is his buriall described by pariphrasis.
And see they Are all three in the Text. 1. Man Goes, there is his life. 2. To his long home, there is his Death. 3. And the Mourners go about the streets, there is his burial described by Paraphrase.
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And so I am upon the fift stage. The Doctrine,
And so I am upon the fift stage. The Doctrine,
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Mans life is a voyage, his death the terme or period of this voyage, his Grave his home, and Mourners his attendance;
men life is a voyage, his death the term or Period of this voyage, his Grave his home, and Mourners his attendance;
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you may observe a kind of sequence in these observations in the Concatination of them; the first link drawes the second, the second the third, the third the fourth;
you may observe a kind of sequence in these observations in the Concatenation of them; the First link draws the second, the second the third, the third the fourth;
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if our life be a pilgrimage, our death must needes be the terme and our arivall at our Countrey,
if our life be a pilgrimage, our death must needs be the term and our arrival At our Country,
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if Death bee our arrivall, the Grave must needes bee the house for our bodyes,
if Death be our arrival, the Grave must needs be the house for our bodies,
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if the Grave bee our house, what fit attendance there but mourners? Our life is a pilgrimage,
if the Grave be our house, what fit attendance there but mourners? Our life is a pilgrimage,
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so it is tearmed by Iacob, Gen. 47. 9. The dayes of the yeares of my pilgrimage are 130. yeares;
so it is termed by Iacob, Gen. 47. 9. The days of the Years of my pilgrimage Are 130. Years;
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And by David, Psal. 119. 54. Thy statutes have beene my songs in the house of my pilgrimage;
And by David, Psalm 119. 54. Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage;
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and wee are all pilgrims and strangers 1 Pet. 2. 11. and our fathers were no better;and we Are all pilgrim's and Strangers 1 Pet. 2. 11. and our Father's were no better;
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Psal. 39. 10. I am a stranger, and sojourner, as all my fathers were, Vita est via, Psalm 39. 10. I am a stranger, and sojourner, as all my Father's were, Vita est via,
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& omnes Christianus viator, Our life is a way, and every man living in this world a passenger.& omnes Christian viator, Our life is a Way, and every man living in this world a Passenger.
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A direct motion, and that continuate, and uninterrupted from the cradle to the coffin, from the wombe to the tombe, is the way of all flesh, a way in which children walk, before they can goe;
A Direct motion, and that continuate, and uninterrupted from the cradle to the coffin, from the womb to the tomb, is the Way of all Flesh, a Way in which children walk, before they can go;
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and old men crawle, when they cannot now goe;
and old men crawl, when they cannot now go;
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Infants who never had the use of their limbes, and impotent old who have lost them,
Infants who never had the use of their limbs, and impotent old who have lost them,
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yet runne this race, wherein though some make a longer line, and others a shorter, yet all finish their course:
yet run this raze, wherein though Some make a longer line, and Others a shorter, yet all finish their course:
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a strange race, wherein though a man stand still or sleepe, yet hee advanceth forward, and gaineth ground;
a strange raze, wherein though a man stand still or sleep, yet he Advanceth forward, and gains ground;
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and he goeth so much the faster, by how much he is the weaker, for the lesse vigorous, the more speedily he tends to his long and last home:
and he Goes so much the faster, by how much he is the Weaker, for the less vigorous, the more speedily he tends to his long and last home:
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the houreglasse is running, whether the Preacher proceeds, or makes a pawse; and the shippe is sayling whither it is bound, when wee sleepe in our cabbine:
the hourglass is running, whither the Preacher proceeds, or makes a pause; and the ship is sailing whither it is bound, when we sleep in our Cabin:
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so whether wee wake or sleepe, moove or rest, be busie or idle, minde it, or mind it not, we walke on toward our long home.
so whither we wake or sleep, move or rest, be busy or idle, mind it, or mind it not, we walk on towards our long home.
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That which Saint Paul spake in a morall, or divine sence, Seneca makes good in a naturall;
That which Saint Paul spoke in a moral, or divine sense, Senecca makes good in a natural;
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Wee dye daily, for every day, nay every houre, we lose some part of our life;we die daily, for every day, nay every hour, we loose Some part of our life;
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as our yeares increase, so our time decreaseth;
as our Years increase, so our time decreaseth;
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for the more yeares, moneths, dayes, or houres that we have lived, the lesse we have to live:
for the more Years, months, days, or hours that we have lived, the less we have to live:
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the glasse is running, not only when the last sand drops out, but all the while:
the glass is running, not only when the last sand drops out, but all the while:
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so wee are expiring and dying, from the running of the first sand in the houre-glasse of our life, to the last, from the moment we receive breath, to the moment that we breath out our last gaspe.
so we Are expiring and dying, from the running of the First sand in the Hourglass of our life, to the last, from the moment we receive breath, to the moment that we breath out our last gasp.
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Thus the man in my text goeth, or rather runneth still in his naturall course, that is, every man,
Thus the man in my text Goes, or rather Runneth still in his natural course, that is, every man,
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for the word in the originall is Adam, in whom wee all die, who is so tarmed from Adama, the earth, not that more solid part of the earth,
for the word in the original is Adam, in whom we all die, who is so tarmed from Adam, the earth, not that more solid part of the earth,
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but the brittlest of all, red earth, sand, or dust, Pulvis es in pulverem ivis, Of dust thou art made,
but the brittlest of all, read earth, sand, or dust, Pulvis es in pulverem ivis, Of dust thou art made,
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and dust shall be made of thee.
and dust shall be made of thee.
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Now if there be any living upon earth, who hath none of this earth in him, let him balke the way of all flesh;
Now if there be any living upon earth, who hath none of this earth in him, let him balk the Way of all Flesh;
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but if the earth be an ingredient, nay, a predominant in his composition, then assure himselfe his resolution shal be into it,
but if the earth be an ingredient, nay, a predominant in his composition, then assure himself his resolution shall be into it,
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for the Dust will return to the earth as it was, ver. 7.
for the Dust will return to the earth as it was, ver. 7.
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Plato conceived the celestiall bodyes to be made, as it were, of the flower and purest of the elements,Plato conceived the celestial bodies to be made, as it were, of the flower and Purest of the elements,
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but the sub luna• … ie, and terrestriall of the bran and lees. (Beloved) we are made of dregs,
but the sub luna• … ie, and terrestrial of the bran and lees. (beloved) we Are made of dregs,
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and our mother is muther, cousin-germaine to corruption once removed, all men are either young or old;
and our mother is muther, cousin-german to corruption once removed, all men Are either young or old;
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the difference betweene them is no more, then wee find in the translations of my Text;
the difference between them is no more, then we find in the Translations of my Text;
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the old man, it, the young man, ibit, the one is now going, the other shall goe to his long home;
the old man, it, the young man, ibit, the one is now going, the other shall go to his long home;
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the one may die soone, the other cannot live long; If he dye naturally, he keepeth his owne pace, and goeth of himselfe;
the one may die soon, the other cannot live long; If he die naturally, he Keepeth his own pace, and Goes of himself;
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if he dye by violence, he is driven forward, and mending his pace, sooner arriveth at his long home.
if he die by violence, he is driven forward, and mending his pace, sooner arriveth At his long home.
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But as there is a naturall body, and a spirituall body; an earthly Adam, and a heavenly;
But as there is a natural body, and a spiritual body; an earthly Adam, and a heavenly;
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so there is a naturall course of man, of which I have finished my discourse; and a spirituall, of which I am yet to begin:
so there is a natural course of man, of which I have finished my discourse; and a spiritual, of which I am yet to begin:
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As the naturall life, so the Christian is a progresse in which we ought not to stay,
As the natural life, so the Christian is a progress in which we ought not to stay,
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but to advance, still proceeding from grace to grace, and vertue to vertue;
but to advance, still proceeding from grace to grace, and virtue to virtue;
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If we ever looke to shine as the Sun in the kingdome of the Father, we must not be like Ioshua his Sunne that stood still; or Hezekia's that went backe ten degrees; but like Davids, which like a gyant runnes his course, and never ceaseth;
If we ever look to shine as the Sun in the Kingdom of the Father, we must not be like Ioshua his Sun that stood still; or Hezekia's that went back ten Degrees; but like Davids, which like a giant runs his course, and never ceases;
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I need not direct any man in his naturall course from life to death, every man knowes it,
I need not Direct any man in his natural course from life to death, every man knows it,
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and whether hee knowes it or no, he shall accomplish it, the spirituall course is more considerable, which is itinerarium ad Deum, a Journall to eternitie, a progresse from earth to heaven;
and whither he knows it or no, he shall accomplish it, the spiritual course is more considerable, which is itinerarium ad God, a journal to eternity, a progress from earth to heaven;
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this progresse a man begins at his regeneration, and in part endeth in his dissolution by Death,
this progress a man begins At his regeneration, and in part Endeth in his dissolution by Death,
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but wholly and fully after his Resurrection; the way here is Christ; the viaticum the blessed Sacraments; the light the Scriptures;
but wholly and Fully After his Resurrection; the Way Here is christ; the viaticum the blessed Sacraments; the Light the Scriptures;
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the guides, the ministers of the Word; the theeves that lie in waite to rob us of our spirituall treasure, the divells; our convoy the Angels;
the guides, the Ministers of the Word; the thieves that lie in wait to rob us of our spiritual treasure, the Devils; our convoy the Angels;
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our stages severall vertues and degrees of perfection, the Citie to which we bend our course, Ierusalem that is above, wherein are many Mansions, or eternall houses.
our stages several Virtues and Degrees of perfection, the city to which we bend our course, Ierusalem that is above, wherein Are many Mansions, or Eternal houses.
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And thus as before the old man, so now the new man goeth to his long and eternal home, without any resting place betweene, at which all the ordinary sort ▪ of the Romanists must bait,
And thus as before the old man, so now the new man Goes to his long and Eternal home, without any resting place between, At which all the ordinary sort ▪ of the Romanists must bait,
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though little for their ease, cooling or refreshing, for it is in a hot-house; nay, a house all on fire;
though little for their ease, cooling or refreshing, for it is in a hothouse; nay, a house all on fire;
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nay all of fire, and that as hot as hell;
nay all of fire, and that as hight as hell;
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I meane Purgatory, wherewith if Solomon had beene acquainted, hee would have changed this motto of mortalitie, and not have said, man goeth to his eternall home;
I mean Purgatory, wherewith if Solomon had been acquainted, he would have changed this motto of mortality, and not have said, man Goes to his Eternal home;
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but to his purging bath, and the Friers goe about the streetes singing Masses and Dirges for his soule;
but to his purging bath, and the Friars go about the streets singing Masses and Dirges for his soul;
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assuredly if the soules of those that die under the Gospell need a sacrifice to deliver them from the torment of a temporarie hell,
assuredly if the Souls of those that die under the Gospel need a sacrifice to deliver them from the torment of a temporary hell,
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or Purgatorie fire, the soules of them that died under the Law much more needed it;
or Purgatory fire, the Souls of them that died under the Law much more needed it;
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why then did Moses appoint none for them? why did none of the inspired Prophets pray for the release of their soules? Solomon if there had beene such a stop in the mid-way, would have made a pawse in his speech,
why then did Moses appoint none for them? why did none of the inspired prophets pray for the release of their Souls? Solomon if there had been such a stop in the midway, would have made a pause in his speech,
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and not said imimmediately man goeth In domum eternitatis suae, into his everlasting home, as the Seventie,
and not said imimmediately man Goes In domum eternitatis suae, into his everlasting home, as the Seventie,
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and the vulgar Latine, (which no Papist upon paine of a curse, can reject,) render the Hebrew Beth gnolomo. Purgatorie is no such home;
and the Vulgar Latin, (which no Papist upon pain of a curse, can reject,) render the Hebrew Beth gnolomo. Purgatory is no such home;
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therefore Gregorie of Neocesarea, and Cyprian so expound this Text, that they quite leave out this immaginarie fire kindled in the paper walls of Purgatorie.
Therefore Gregory of Neocaesarea, and Cyprian so expound this Text, that they quite leave out this imaginary fire kindled in the paper walls of Purgatory.
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Gregorie saith, the good man marcheth out joyfully towards his eternall house, but the wicked drawes backe and bedewes the threshold with teares, and fills all with lamentations: Gregory Says, the good man marches out joyfully towards his Eternal house, but the wicked draws back and bedews the threshold with tears, and fills all with lamentations:
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and that wee may know when a man taketh possession of his eternal home, Saint Cyprian tels us it is upon the expiring of our lease in the poore tenement of our body.
and that we may know when a man Takes possession of his Eternal home, Saint Cyprian tells us it is upon the expiring of our lease in the poor tenement of our body.
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If there be a Purgatorie for Soules after this life, why not for bodyes also which need as much pu• … ging as soules? if such a place be to be found, wee are certainely like to heare of it from Philosophie or Divinitie,
If there be a Purgatory for Souls After this life, why not for bodies also which need as much pu• … ging as Souls? if such a place be to be found, we Are Certainly like to hear of it from Philosophy or Divinity,
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and may discover it either in the mappe of the World, or in the type of Heaven, the holy Scripture.
and may discover it either in the map of the World, or in the type of Heaven, the holy Scripture.
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in Scripture wee finde indeed a Purgatorie, but it is either in the laver of our regeneration, or in the blood of our Redemption,
in Scripture we find indeed a Purgatory, but it is either in the laver of our regeneration, or in the blood of our Redemption,
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for so wee reade I Iohn 1. 7. The blood of Iesus Christ cleanseth, or purgeth us from all finnes; if from all sinnes,
for so we read I John 1. 7. The blood of Iesus christ Cleanseth, or Purgeth us from all fins; if from all Sins,
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then none are left to bee burned out with Purgatorie fire.
then none Are left to be burned out with Purgatory fire.
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The Philosophers indeed describe a fire in the night, which they call ignis fatuus; or the fooles fire,
The Philosophers indeed describe a fire in the night, which they call ignis fatuus; or the Fools fire,
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because it leads fooles out of their way, whereby they often fall into bogges, or theeves hands;
Because it leads Fools out of their Way, whereby they often fallen into bogs, or thieves hands;
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is not this Romish Purgatorie, that ignis fatuus, that leades fooles in the night of errour out of their right way, whereby they truly fall into theeves hands? I meane the Monkes and Friers, Priests,
is not this Romish Purgatory, that ignis fatuus, that leads Fools in the night of error out of their right Way, whereby they truly fallen into thieves hands? I mean the Monks and Friars, Priests,
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and Jesuits, who though they can purge neither the bodies, nor the souls of the deceased,
and Jesuits, who though they can purge neither the bodies, nor the Souls of the deceased,
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yet they can the purses of the living, by these fire-works of their witte.
yet they can the purses of the living, by these fireworks of their wit.
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But I list not to dwell any longer in Purgatorie, because there is no such reall place, either in the world, or out of it.
But I list not to dwell any longer in Purgatory, Because there is no such real place, either in the world, or out of it.
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I am now come, though long first, to mans long home, which cannot be described in a short time,
I am now come, though long First, to men long home, which cannot be described in a short time,
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and therefore I leape into my last stage, which as you may remember was; The Application of the Text to this sad occasion.
and Therefore I leap into my last stage, which as you may Remember was; The Application of the Text to this sad occasion.
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As a contrary order is used in a compositive method, to that which is taken in a resolotive,
As a contrary order is used in a compositive method, to that which is taken in a resolotive,
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so I must now use in the Application of my Text, a method direct contrary to that which I followed in my Explication:
so I must now use in the Application of my Text, a method Direct contrary to that which I followed in my Explication:
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for therein first I shewed you how the naturall man goeth to his long, and the Spirituall to his eternall home;
for therein First I showed you how the natural man Goes to his long, and the Spiritual to his Eternal home;
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and after how, and why, and what sort of Mourners went about the streetes lamenting the deceased;
and After how, and why, and what sort of Mourners went about the streets lamenting the deceased;
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but now I am first to speake of the Mourners, who have already finished their circular motion,
but now I am First to speak of the Mourners, who have already finished their circular motion,
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and then of the direct motion of the Man, the man of qualitie, the man of worth, the man of estate and credit, who is already arived at his long Lete, and now entering into his long home.
and then of the Direct motion of the Man, the man of quality, the man of worth, the man of estate and credit, who is already arrived At his long Lete, and now entering into his long home.
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Touching the Mourners I cannot but take notice of their number and qualitie;
Touching the Mourners I cannot but take notice of their number and quality;
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the number is great we see, yet wee see not all who yet are the truest Mourners, pouring out their soules to God with teares in their private closets.
the number is great we see, yet we see not all who yet Are the Truest Mourners, pouring out their Souls to God with tears in their private closets.
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Illa dolet verè, quae sine teste dolet.
Illa Dolet verè, Quae sine teste Dolet.
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Her portion of sorrow like Benjamins, is five times more then any others whose losse of a Husband,
Her portion of sorrow like Benjamites, is five times more then any Others whose loss of a Husband,
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Secondly, the qualitie of the Mourners is not slightly to be passed by, debetur iis religiosa mora; for, not only great store of the Gentrie and Commons,
Secondly, the quality of the Mourners is not slightly to be passed by, debetur iis religiosa mora; for, not only great store of the Gentry and Commons,
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but some also of the Nobilitie, the chiefe Officers of the Crowne, and Peeres of the Realme;
but Some also of the Nobilt, the chief Officers of the Crown, and Peers of the Realm;
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not Religion only and learning, but Honour and Justice also hath put on Blackes for him, thereby testifying to all men their joynt-respect to him, and misse of him.
not Religion only and learning, but Honour and justice also hath put on Blacks for him, thereby testifying to all men their joint-respect to him, and miss of him.
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And if any prompted by Iudas shall object against this Solemnitie, and prolixe ceremonie ut quid perditio ista? To what serves this waste? might not the money have been better expended in charitable almes, to the reliefe of very many poore.
And if any prompted by Iudas shall Object against this Solemnity, and prolix ceremony ut quid Perdition ista? To what serves this waste? might not the money have been better expended in charitable alms, to the relief of very many poor.
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I answer in the words of our Saviour, Haec oportet facere, & illa non omittere; Those workes of charitie they spake of, ought to be done:
I answer in the words of our Saviour, Haec oportet facere, & illa non omittere; Those works of charity they spoke of, ought to be done:
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and these of decent Rites and ceremonies not to be left undone:
and these of decent Rites and ceremonies not to be left undone:
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the rule of the Apostle, Let all things be done decently and in order, is a warrant as well for the due Exequies of the dead as Obsequies of the living:
the Rule of the Apostle, Let all things be done decently and in order, is a warrant as well for the due Exequies of the dead as Obsequies of the living:
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if all things must be done decently, and in order, in the State and Common-wealth, much more in the Church, whose embleme is, Acies ordinata, an Armie marshalled in excellent order, with Banners displayed;
if all things must be done decently, and in order, in the State and Commonwealth, much more in the Church, whose emblem is, Acies Ordinary, an Army marshaled in excellent order, with Banners displayed;
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and if all things in the Church must bee so carried then Funeralls as well as Nuptialls, Burials as well as Christnings;
and if all things in the Church must be so carried then Funerals as well as Nuptials, Burials as well as Christenings;
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and if so, then ought they to bee celebrated not after the preposterous manner of some in the night as workes of darknesse:
and if so, then ought they to be celebrated not After the preposterous manner of Some in the night as works of darkness:
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but in the day as works of Pietie, in honour of them who have received the inheritance of Saints in light, not penuriously and basely, but nobly and liberally;
but in the day as works of Piety, in honour of them who have received the inheritance of Saints in Light, not penuriously and basely, but nobly and liberally;
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where the quality of the dead requireth it, and the estate will beare it. Howbeit I confesse, that as Magnificence is alwayes a vertue, so prodigalitie is a vice;
where the quality of the dead requires it, and the estate will bear it. Howbeit I confess, that as Magnificence is always a virtue, so prodigality is a vice;
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and one of those master-vices which hath gotten a great head in this Kingdome, and a Garland upon it.
and one of those master-vices which hath got a great head in this Kingdom, and a Garland upon it.
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Yet to doe the dead right, though luxurie bee guiltie of the death of many:
Yet to do the dead right, though luxury be guilty of the death of many:
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yet the dead are no way guiltie of this superfluirie, they neither order it, nor are sensible of it;
yet the dead Are no Way guilty of this superfluirie, they neither order it, nor Are sensible of it;
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neither is the prodigalitie (under the weightie burden whereof the Land groaneth) so much seene in blacke clothes,
neither is the prodigality (under the weighty burden whereof the Land Groaneth) so much seen in black clothes,
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as in Silkes and Velvets, cloth of Gold and Tissue; not in Jeat as in Pearle, and precious stones;
as in Silks and Velvets, cloth of Gold and Tissue; not in Jeat as in Pearl, and precious stones;
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not in building Marble Sepulchres for the dead, as Marble houses for the living; not in armorie, as in luxurie;
not in building Marble Sepulchres for the dead, as Marble houses for the living; not in armoury, as in luxury;
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not in pendants, as in attendants;
not in pendants, as in attendants;
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not in Funeralls, as in Nuptials, Maskes and Pageants, Court entertainments, and Citie feasts, at which if Vitellius or Apicius were bidden, they would condemne themselves for too much frugalitie.
not in Funerals, as in Nuptials, Masks and Pageants, Court entertainments, and city feasts, At which if Vitellius or Apicius were bidden, they would condemn themselves for too much frugality.
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What Seneca spake of time, solius temporis prodigi sumus, cujus unius honesta est avaritia, wee are lavish of our time, of which covetousnesse is onely commendable;
What Senecca spoke of time, Solius Temporis prodigi sumus, cujus unius Honesta est avaritia, we Are lavish of our time, of which covetousness is only commendable;
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we may invert, and with truth confesse, we are frugall for the most part in those things (I meane the service of the living God,
we may invert, and with truth confess, we Are frugal for the most part in those things (I mean the service of the living God,
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and offices of pietie to the dead) wherein not only bounty, but magnificence also is most commendable.
and Offices of piety to the dead) wherein not only bounty, but magnificence also is most commendable.
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If any bee otherwayes minded, and repine and grudge at this last honour to the dead, and comfort to the living;
If any be otherways minded, and repine and grudge At this last honour to the dead, and Comfort to the living;
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I shall use no other reproofe of him at this present, then a like to that of Constantine recorded in Eusebius Goe to Acesias who art so precise,
I shall use no other reproof of him At this present, then a like to that of Constantine recorded in Eusebius Go to Acesias who art so precise,
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and holdest none worthy to keepe pace with thee, fac scalam, & ascende solus in coelum Make a ladder,
and holdest none worthy to keep pace with thee, fac Scalam, & ascend solus in coelum Make a ladder,
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and climbe up alone upon it to heaven:
and climb up alone upon it to heaven:
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so let these men make them a Bere like the new-found Chariots in the Lowcountreyes, that runne of themselves without a driver,
so let these men make them a Bear like the newfound Chariots in the Lowcountreyes, that run of themselves without a driver,
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and let them be carried alone in it to their long home; Let no Mourners follow them, nor eye pittie them, or shed teare for them.
and let them be carried alone in it to their long home; Let no Mourners follow them, nor eye pity them, or shed tear for them.
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Nec enim lex justior ulla est. But let them who have lived in credit die in honour;
Nec enim lex justior ulla est. But let them who have lived in credit die in honour;
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let them who in their life time did many good offices to the dead, after they are dead receive the like offices from the living.
let them who in their life time did many good Offices to the dead, After they Are dead receive the like Offices from the living.
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Out of which number, envie it selfe cannot exempt our deceased brother.
Out of which number, envy it self cannot exempt our deceased brother.
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Of whose naturall parts perfected by Art and learning, and his Morrall much improved by grace.
Of whose natural parts perfected by Art and learning, and his Moral much improved by grace.
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I shall say nothing by way of amplification but this, that nothing can bee sayd of them by way of amplification.
I shall say nothing by Way of amplification but this, that nothing can be said of them by Way of amplification.
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All rhe• … oricall exaggeration will prove a NONLATINALPHABET diminution of them.
All rhe• … oricall exaggeration will prove a diminution of them.
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In summe, he was a most provident housholder, loving Husband, indulgent Father, kinde Landlord, and liberall Patron.
In sum, he was a most provident householder, loving Husband, indulgent Father, kind Landlord, and liberal Patron.
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So kinde a Landlord, that when his Tennants were behinde with him, hee was so farre from suing them,
So kind a Landlord, that when his Tenants were behind with him, he was so Far from suing them,
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or putting them to trouble to extort his due from them; that instead of receiving from them, hee lent great summes unto them;
or putting them to trouble to extort his due from them; that instead of receiving from them, he lent great sums unto them;
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by the good employment whereof they were enabled to recover themselves and pay him.
by the good employment whereof they were enabled to recover themselves and pay him.
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Hee loved the habitation of Gods house, and the place where his honour dwelleth: He loved the habitation of God's house, and the place where his honour dwells:
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So liberall a Patron hee was, that hee not onely freely bestowed all the Benefices that fell in his gift,
So liberal a Patron he was, that he not only freely bestowed all the Benefices that fell in his gift,
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but was also at all the charge of institution, induction, composition, first-fruits, and whatsoever burthen fell upon the Incumbent:
but was also At all the charge of Institution, induction, composition, Firstfruits, and whatsoever burden fell upon the Incumbent:
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Such patterns of Patrons, wee may rather wish then hope for after him;
Such patterns of Patrons, we may rather wish then hope for After him;
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what shall I need to adde more concerning him, whose birth was illustrious, his education liberall, his Patromonie great, his Matches sutable, his life exemplarie,
what shall I need to add more Concerning him, whose birth was illustrious, his education liberal, his Patromonie great, his Matches suitable, his life exemplary,
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and his death cōfortable? Single vertues wee meet with in many, but such combinations as were in him, such affabilitie in such gravitie, such humilitie in such eminencie, such patience in such tryalls, such temperance and moderation in such abundance,
and his death comfortable? Single Virtues we meet with in many, but such combinations as were in him, such affability in such gravity, such humility in such eminency, such patience in such trials, such temperance and moderation in such abundance,
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as we have just cause to blesse God for in him, so we have great cause to pray for in others of his Ranke.
as we have just cause to bless God for in him, so we have great cause to pray for in Others of his Rank.
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In his tender yeares hee was set as a choyce Plant in the famous Nurserie of good learning and Religion, the Universitie of Oxford, where living as a Commoner in Corpus Christi Colledge, under the care and tuition of Doctor Sebastian Wenfield; hee very much thrived and grew above his equalls both in grace and in knowledge, gaining to himselfe as much love, as learning.
In his tender Years he was Set as a choice Plant in the famous Nursery of good learning and Religion, the university of Oxford, where living as a Commoner in Corpus Christ College, under the care and tuition of Doctor Sebastian Winfield; he very much thrived and grew above his equals both in grace and in knowledge, gaining to himself as much love, as learning.
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After hee was removed from thence, hee fell into very great troubles, as well before as after the death of his Father,
After he was removed from thence, he fell into very great Troubles, as well before as After the death of his Father,
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but the Lord delivered him out of all:
but the Lord Delivered him out of all:
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These crosses and afflictions served but as Files to brighten those gifts and graces in him, which shined afterwards most brightly in his moresetled estate,
These Crosses and afflictions served but as Files to brighten those Gifts and graces in him, which shined afterwards most brightly in his moresetled estate,
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and eminent employments, being chosen Deputie Lievetenant in Wiltshire; Commissioner in three Shires, Foure times High-Sheriffe,
and eminent employments, being chosen Deputy Lieutenant in Wiltshire; Commissioner in three Shires, Foure times High-Sheriffe,
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and often knight for the Shire in Parliament;
and often knight for the Shire in Parliament;
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in all which places of important negotiations and great trust, hee so carried himselfe, that all men might see in all his actions, hee had a speciall eye to the Motto in his Escouchion, Ieay bonne cause, for with Mary hee alwayes chose the good part,
in all which places of important negotiations and great trust, he so carried himself, that all men might see in all his actions, he had a special eye to the Motto in his Escutcheon, Ieay bonne cause, for with Marry he always chosen the good part,
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and stood up for the truth, which hee confirmed with his last breath.
and stood up for the truth, which he confirmed with his last breath.
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You have heard what hee was in publicke, but what was hee in private? wee have seene him in the Sunne,
You have herd what he was in public, but what was he in private? we have seen him in the Sun,
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how demeaned hee himselfe in the shade? True, Religion is like the precious stone Garamantites, which casteth no great lustre outwardly,
how demeaned he himself in the shade? True, Religion is like the precious stone Garamantites, which Cast no great lustre outwardly,
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but semper intus habeat aur• … as g• … ttus:
but semper intus habeat aur• … as g• … ttus:
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and discloseth his secrets, as well by dreames in the one, as by visions in the other.
and discloseth his secrets, as well by dreams in the one, as by visions in the other.
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but wee may discerne as it were golden drops within. Three of these after I have presented to your view, I will then set free your patience,
but we may discern as it were golden drops within. Three of these After I have presented to your view, I will then Set free your patience,
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and give your sorrow full scope to vent it selfe in teares.
and give your sorrow full scope to vent it self in tears.
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The first of these was tendernes of conscience, which is one of the most infallible tokens and markes of the Child of God;
The First of these was tenderness of conscience, which is one of the most infallible tokens and marks of the Child of God;
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so tender was hee, that he would undertake no businesse before hee was fully perswaded of the lawfulnesse thereof, both by cleare texts of Scripture,
so tender was he, that he would undertake no business before he was Fully persuaded of the lawfulness thereof, both by clear texts of Scripture,
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and the approbation of most learned and conscientious Divines;
and the approbation of most learned and conscientious Divines;
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hee made scruple, not onely of committing the least knowne sinne, but of imbarking into any action which was questionable among those that love the truth in sinceritie.
he made scruple, not only of committing the least known sin, but of embarking into any actium which was questionable among those that love the truth in sincerity.
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And therefore, although God blessed him with great wealth, and store of coyne, yet hee never put it to Usurie or Interest thereby to increase it,
And Therefore, although God blessed him with great wealth, and store of coin, yet he never put it to Usury or Interest thereby to increase it,
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for he held the tolleration of the Law in this Kingdome to bee no sufficient warrant for any violation of the divine Law, the distinctions lately coyned, of toothlesse and biting Usurie hee no way allowed, judging truly, that all Usurie according to the Hebrew Etymologie, is biting,
for he held the toleration of the Law in this Kingdom to be no sufficient warrant for any violation of the divine Law, the Distinctions lately coined, of toothless and biting Usury he no Way allowed, judging truly, that all Usury according to the Hebrew Etymology, is biting,
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and hath not onely teeth, but Adders teeth envenomed;
and hath not only teeth, but Adders teeth envenomed;
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for all Usurie if it bi• … e not our Brother as per accidens sometimes it may not,
for all Usury if it bi• … e not our Brother as per Accidents sometime it may not,
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yet it bi• … eth the conscience of all such who have any remorse of sinne.
yet it bi• … eth the conscience of all such who have any remorse of sin.
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The second aurea gutta was Christian compassion, whereby he tooke to heart the afflictions of Ioseph, and miserie of Lazarus, whose sores hee cured with the most precious balsamum hee could buy for his money.
The second Aurea gutta was Christian compassion, whereby he took to heart the afflictions of Ioseph, and misery of Lazarus, whose sores he cured with the most precious balsamum he could buy for his money.
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What Plinie writeth (lib. • … 2. c. 8. Attalus usus est Thynni recentiores adipe ad ul• … era) on the Fish in Latine Thynnus, that it is a soveraign remedie against many diseases,
What Pliny Writeth (lib. • … 2. c. 8. Attalus usus est Thynni recentiores adipe ad ul• … era) on the Fish in Latin Thynnus, that it is a sovereign remedy against many diseases,
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and cureth all kinde of ulcers, was truly verified in him; for hee furnished himselfe with the best cordialls and the rarest medicinall receipts;
and cureth all kind of ulcers, was truly verified in him; for he furnished himself with the best cordials and the Rarest medicinal receipts;
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and when hee heard of any poore, sicke, or hurt;
and when he herd of any poor, sick, or hurt;
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hee not onely sent them money, but Bezar, and balsamum, thinking nothing could cost him too deare, whereby he might save the life,
he not only sent them money, but Bezar, and balsamum, thinking nothing could cost him too deer, whereby he might save the life,
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or recover the health of the poorest member of Christ Jesus.
or recover the health of the Poorest member of christ jesus.
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In the yeares of dearth and sicknesse, he sent provision to all the Parishes about him,
In the Years of dearth and sickness, he sent provision to all the Parishes about him,
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and thrice a weeke relieved a hundred atleast at his gate:
and thrice a Week relieved a hundred atleast At his gate:
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and draw from thence the savour of life unto life. Ero pestes tuae ô mors.
and draw from thence the savour of life unto life. Ero pestes tuae o mors.
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neither did his compassion dye with him, for in his Will and Testament confirmed by him the day before his death, hee bequeathed divers Legacies to the poore, whereof these following came to my notice.
neither did his compassion die with him, for in his Will and Testament confirmed by him the day before his death, he bequeathed diverse Legacies to the poor, whereof these following Come to my notice.
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To Saint Margarets in Westminster, 10. pound. To Kempsford, 60. pound. To Cosley, 60. pound. To Froome, and the Woodlands, 100. pound. To Warmester, 100. pound.
To Saint Margarets in Westminster, 10. pound. To Kempsford, 60. pound. To Cosley, 60. pound. To From, and the Woodlands, 100. pound. To Warmest, 100. pound.
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To Deverill, and Mounten, 100. pound.
To Deverill, and Mounten, 100. pound.
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The last aurea gutta which I shall present to your view at this time, was his fervencie of zeale for the truth of the Gospell;
The last Aurea gutta which I shall present to your view At this time, was his fervency of zeal for the truth of the Gospel;
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in all the Benefices which hee bestowed, hee tooke speciall care to make choice of men sound in the Faith, no way warping either to Popish superstition, or 〈 ◊ 〉 seperation:
in all the Benefices which he bestowed, he took special care to make choice of men found in the Faith, no Way warping either to Popish Superstition, or 〈 ◊ 〉 separation:
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as he made greatest accompt of those Ministers of the Gospell, who were serve• … i• … spirit, zealous for the truth;
as he made greatest account of those Ministers of the Gospel, who were serve• … i• … Spirit, zealous for the truth;
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so hee hated none more then 〈 ◊ 〉, and luke-warme Laodica• …:
so he hated none more then 〈 ◊ 〉, and lukewarm Laodica• …:
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he • … eldome spake of any Romanist without expressing a great dete• … tation of their idolatrie, and superstition:
he • … eldome spoke of any Romanist without expressing a great dete• … tation of their idolatry, and Superstition:
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the night before he changed this life for a better, after an humble confe• … ion of his sinnes ingenerall,
the night before he changed this life for a better, After an humble confe• … ion of his Sins ingenerall,
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and a particular 〈 ◊ 〉 of the Articles of his beliefe, in which hee had lived,
and a particular 〈 ◊ 〉 of the Articles of his belief, in which he had lived,
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and now was resolved to die, he added, I renounce all Popish superstition, all mans merits, trusting only upon the merits of the Death and passion of my Saviour;
and now was resolved to die, he added, I renounce all Popish Superstition, all men merits, trusting only upon the merits of the Death and passion of my Saviour;
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and whosoever trusteth on any other, shall finde when hee is dying, if not before, that hee leaneth upon broken reedes.
and whosoever Trusteth on any other, shall find when he is dying, if not before, that he leaneth upon broken redes.
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Here after the benediction of his Wife and Children, being required by me to ease his mind,
Here After the benediction of his Wife and Children, being required by me to ease his mind,
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and declare if any thing lay heavie upon his conscience; he answered, nothing he thanked God;
and declare if any thing lay heavy upon his conscience; he answered, nothing he thanked God;
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yet like an obedient child of his Mother, the Church of England, both heartily desired, and received her absolution:
yet like an obedient child of his Mother, the Church of England, both heartily desired, and received her absolution:
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and now professing that hee was most willing to leave the world; he besought all to pray for him;
and now professing that he was most willing to leave the world; he besought all to pray for him;
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and himselfe prayed most • … ervenely;
and himself prayed most • … ervenely;
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that God would enable him patiently to abide his good will and pleasure, and to goe through this last and greatest worke of faith and patience:
that God would enable him patiently to abide his good will and pleasure, and to go through this last and greatest work of faith and patience:
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and the pangs of Death • … oone after comming upon him, he fixed his eyes on Heaven from whence came his helpe,
and the pangs of Death • … one After coming upon him, he fixed his eyes on Heaven from whence Come his help,
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my best Apology is, that I prayed heartily with Moses, that God would send the message (I am to deliver) by him by whom hee should send:
my best Apology is, that I prayed heartily with Moses, that God would send the message (I am to deliver) by him by whom he should send:
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and to the last gaspe, lifted up his hand, as it were, to lay hold on that Crowne of righteousnesse, which Christ reacheth out to all his children, who hold out the good fight of Faith to the end, and conquer in the end;
and to the last gasp, lifted up his hand, as it were, to lay hold on that Crown of righteousness, which christ reaches out to all his children, who hold out the good fight of Faith to the end, and conquer in the end;
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Which crowne of righteousnesse, the Lord who hath purchased with his blood, after we have finished likewise our courses, of his infinite bountie bestow upon us all. Cui, &c. FINIS.
Which crown of righteousness, the Lord who hath purchased with his blood, After we have finished likewise our courses, of his infinite bounty bestow upon us all. Cui, etc. FINIS.
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TEMPVS PVTATIONIS. OR, THE RIPE ALMOND GATHERED. TEMPUS PVTATIONIS. OR, THE RIPE ALMOND GATHERED.
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A SERMON APPOINTED to be Preached at the Funeralls of the Right Honourable, the Earle of EXETER, in the Abbie Church at Westminster SERMON XLII. GEN. 15. 15.
A SERMON APPOINTED to be Preached At the Funerals of the Right Honourable, the Earl of EXETER, in the Abbey Church At Westminster SERMON XLII. GEN. 15. 15.
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And thou shalt goe to thy Fathers in peace, thou shalt bee buried in a good old Age.
And thou shalt go to thy Father's in peace, thou shalt be buried in a good old Age.
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IT was the manner of the Egyptians and Greekes to embalme the dead bodies of great Personages,
IT was the manner of the egyptians and Greeks to embalm the dead bodies of great Personages,
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and anoynt them all over with Honey, which kept them a long time from corrupting and putrifying in their Sepulchres.
and anoint them all over with Honey, which kept them a long time from corrupting and Putrifying in their Sepulchres.
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Thus the Macedonians preserved the Corpes of Alexander (as some Historians report) above a hundred yeares from rotting in his Coffine.
Thus the Macedonians preserved the Corpses of Alexander (as Some Historians report) above a hundred Years from rotting in his Coffin.
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But Gemistus Phleton being to performe a like Rite to Ages• … laus, for want of Honey layd his Corpes in Waxe made of Honey-combes.
But Gemistus Phleton being to perform a like Rite to Ages• … laus, for want of Honey laid his Corpses in Wax made of Honeycombs.
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I am sor• … e I am at this time to give the Motto to this Embleme.
I am sor• … e I am At this time to give the Motto to this Emblem.
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A Person of qualitie, a Person of wealth, a Person of noble birth, a Person of Honour, a Person of fame and renowne, whose soule is alreadie bound up in the bundle of life, is now to hee brought with Honour to his long home; and though not his Bodie,
A Person of quality, a Person of wealth, a Person of noble birth, a Person of Honour, a Person of fame and renown, whose soul is already bound up in the bundle of life, is now to he brought with Honour to his long home; and though not his Body,
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yet his name to bee embalmed, and preserved as it were in honey, in the sweet Commemoration of his Vertues:
yet his name to be embalmed, and preserved as it were in honey, in the sweet Commemoration of his Virtues:
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and the first Standard-bearer of Religion under his Majestie, and the great Master of these sacred Rites and Ceremonies was designed to doe this office,
and the First Standard-bearer of Religion under his Majesty, and the great Master of these sacred Rites and Ceremonies was designed to do this office,
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and hee richly provided for it; of whom I may truely say as Homer of Nestor. NONLATINALPHABET.
and he richly provided for it; of whom I may truly say as Homer of Nestor..
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Cujus ex ore melle dulcior flueb• … t oratio.
Cujus ex over melle dulcior flueb• … tO oratio.
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But si• … h it hath pleased the Divine Providence, whose footsteps are not knowne, to take away for a time the use of his feete, who should at this time have stood on this holy Mount.
But si• … h it hath pleased the Divine Providence, whose footsteps Are not known, to take away for a time the use of his feet, who should At this time have stood on this holy Mount.
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Bounden dutie and service hath layd upon mee Genistus Phletons taske;
Bounden duty and service hath laid upon me Genistus Phletons task;
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and I am constrained as hee was in-apia mellis cera mortuum circùm linere, to use Waxe for want of Honey,
and I am constrained as he was in-apia mellis Wax mortuum circùm linere, to use Wax for want of Honey,
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and vulgar oyle in stead of precious balme:
and Vulgar oil in stead of precious balm:
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But hee will make choice of his owne instrumen• … s, and sometimes of set purpose hee will make use of the weake and ignoble, the more to shew his power through the infirmitie,
But he will make choice of his own instrumen• … s, and sometime of Set purpose he will make use of the weak and ignoble, the more to show his power through the infirmity,
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and glorie through the ignoblenesse of the meanes.
and glory through the ignobleness of the means.
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The Walls of Iericho shall fall with a noyse onely, and this noyse shall not bee the shrill and sweet sound of silver Trumpets,
The Walls of Jericho shall fallen with a noise only, and this noise shall not be the shrill and sweet found of silver Trumpets,
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but the harsh and hollow sound of Rams hornes;
but the harsh and hollow found of Rams horns;
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and even from this disappointing of the chiefe Actour in this mournfull Scene, and taking a Novice in his roome, you may gather this flower as it were by the way, and strew it with others upon the Hearse, that wee cannot resolve, or certainly build upon any thing in this World;
and even from this disappointing of the chief Actor in this mournful Scene, and taking a Novice in his room, you may gather this flower as it were by the Way, and strew it with Others upon the Hearse, that we cannot resolve, or Certainly built upon any thing in this World;
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we are sure of nothing, not so much as of the Tombe wee shall bee layd in, not of our windingsheet, not of our grave-clothes, not of our Mourners, not of our Preacher:
we Are sure of nothing, not so much as of the Tomb we shall be laid in, not of our Winding sheet, not of our graveclothes, not of our Mourners, not of our Preacher:
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Wee are not sure of our Tombe-stone, for when Ioseph of Arimathea hewed out a Tombe-stone out of the Rocke, hee intended it for himselfe;
we Are not sure of our Tombstone, for when Ioseph of Arimathea hewed out a Tombstone out of the Rock, he intended it for himself;
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yet was hee not layd there, but our Saviour in it: We are not sure of our grave, cloathes, and windingsheet;
yet was he not laid there, but our Saviour in it: We Are not sure of our grave, clothes, and Winding sheet;
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for Heliogobalus the Emperour provided himselfe of rich furniture in this kinde;
for Heliogabalus the Emperor provided himself of rich furniture in this kind;
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and moreover, in case he should come to a violent end, or be forced to make away himselfe, hee kept by him golden fetters, and silken ropes;
and moreover, in case he should come to a violent end, or be forced to make away himself, he kept by him golden fetters, and silken ropes;
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and made a Bath of Rose-water to drowne himselfe in, yet none of all these were made use of at his miserable death an dignominious burial in a laystall.
and made a Bath of Rosewater to drown himself in, yet none of all these were made use of At his miserable death an dignominious burial in a laystall.
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Nay, a man is not sure that his s• … nne shall cover his flesh,
Nay, a man is not sure that his s• … nne shall cover his Flesh,
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for Zisca his skin was plucked off after his death, and a Drumme made of it.
for zisca his skin was plucked off After his death, and a Drum made of it.
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Lastly, a man is not sure of his Bearers or Mourners, nor the Preacher who shall make his Funerall Sermon,
Lastly, a man is not sure of his Bearer or Mourners, nor the Preacher who shall make his Funeral Sermon,
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as you learne to your costs this day.
as you Learn to your costs this day.
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For that excessive speech of Saint Ierome, abasing himselfe in comparison of Roffinus will prove defective, in expressing the difference betweene him whom you heare, and whom you should heare.
For that excessive speech of Saint Jerome, abasing himself in comparison of Roffinus will prove defective, in expressing the difference between him whom you hear, and whom you should hear.
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I shall thinke my selfe happie if I can but tread in any of his steps,
I shall think my self happy if I can but tread in any of his steps,
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or imprint, but one of his notes in your heart. or imprint, but one of his notes in your heart.
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Which that I may doe the better, I have borrowed his characters, I meane the words of that Text which he chose,
Which that I may do the better, I have borrowed his characters, I mean the words of that Text which he chosen,
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for better thoughts, and phantasies in the day, beget better dreames in the night:
for better thoughts, and fantasies in the day, beget better dreams in the night:
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as best befitting this occasion, wherein we see that performed to one of the sonnes of Abraham, which was long agoe promised to the Father of the faithfull, that he should goe to his Fathers in peace,
as best befitting this occasion, wherein we see that performed to one of the Sons of Abraham, which was long ago promised to the Father of the faithful, that he should go to his Father's in peace,
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and bee buried in a good old age. and be buried in a good old age.
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The hand of a dead man stroaking the part, cures the Tympanie, and certainly the consideration of death, is a present meanes to cure the swelling of pride in any;
The hand of a dead man stroking the part, cures the Tympany, and Certainly the consideration of death, is a present means to cure the swelling of pride in any;
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for in this l• … fe many things make oddes betweene men and women; as birth, education, wealth, alliance and honour:
for in this l• … fe many things make odds between men and women; as birth, education, wealth, alliance and honour:
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but Death makes all even, respice sepulchra, saith Saint Austin, Survey mens graves, and tell mee then who is beautifull, and who is deformed:
but Death makes all even, respice sepulchra, Says Saint Austin, Survey men's graves, and tell me then who is beautiful, and who is deformed:
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all there have hollow eyes, flat noses, and gastly lookes; Nireus and Thersites cannot bee there distinguished:
all there have hollow eyes, flat noses, and ghastly looks; Nireus and Thersites cannot be there distinguished:
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tell mee who is rich, and who is poore; all there weare the same weede, their winding-sheete:tell me who is rich, and who is poor; all there wear the same weed, their winding-sheet:
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Tell mee, who is noble, and who base and ignoble, the wormes claime kindred of all:Tell me, who is noble, and who base and ignoble, the worms claim kindred of all:
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tell mee, who is well housed, and who ill; all there are bestowed in darke and dankish roomes under ground.tell me, who is well housed, and who ill; all there Are bestowed in dark and dankish rooms under ground.
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If this will not satisfie you, take a sive and sift the dust and ashes of all men,
If this will not satisfy you, take a sive and sift the dust and Ashes of all men,
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and shew me which is which. I grant there is some difference in dust:
and show me which is which. I grant there is Some difference in dust:
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there is powder of Diamonds, there is gold dust, and brasse pinne-dust, and saw-dust, and common dust; the powder of Diamonds resembles the remaines of Princes;
there is powder of Diamonds, there is gold dust, and brass pinne-dust, and sawdust, and Common dust; the powder of Diamonds resembles thee remains of Princes;
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gold dust, the remaines of Noble-men; pinne-dust, the remaines of the Tradesman;gold dust, the remains of Noblemen; pinne-dust, the remains of the Tradesman;
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saw-dust, the remaines of the daylabourer, and common dust, the remaines of the vulgar, which have no qualitie or profession to distinguish them; yet all is but dust.sawdust, the remains of the daylabourer, and Common dust, the remains of the Vulgar, which have no quality or profession to distinguish them; yet all is but dust.
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At a game of Chesse, wee see Kings and Queenes, and Bishops, and Knights upon the board,
At a game of Chess, we see Kings and Queens, and Bishops, and Knights upon the board,
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and they have their severall walkes, and contest one with the other in points of State and honour:
and they have their several walks, and contest one with the other in points of State and honour:
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but when the game is done all together with the Pawnes are shuffled in one bagge;
but when the game is done all together with the Pawns Are shuffled in one bag;
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in like manner in this life men appeare in different garbes, and take divers courses, some are Kings, some are Officers, some Bishops, some Knights, some of other rankes and orders.
in like manner in this life men appear in different garbs, and take diverse courses, Some Are Kings, Some Are Officers, Some Bishops, Some Knights, Some of other ranks and order.
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But when this life like a game is done, which is sometimes sooner, sometimes later, all are shuffled together with the many or vulgar sort of people,
But when this life like a game is done, which is sometime sooner, sometime later, all Are shuffled together with the many or Vulgar sort of people,
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That prophesie of Ioel, I will poure out my spirit upon all flesh, and your young men shall see visions,
That prophesy of Joel, I will pour out my Spirit upon all Flesh, and your young men shall see visions,
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and lye in darknesse and obscuritie till the last man is borne upon the earth, but after that Erunt ipsis quo { que } fata sepulchres.
and lie in darkness and obscurity till the last man is born upon the earth, but After that Erunt Ipse quo { que } fata sepulchres.
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the Grave which hath swallowed up all the sonnes of Adam, shall be swallowed up it selfe into victorie.
the Grave which hath swallowed up all the Sons of Adam, shall be swallowed up it self into victory.
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Till then wee shall all goe NONLATINALPHABET, in our severall ranke and order, take our last walke, the way of all flesh;
Till then we shall all go, in our several rank and order, take our last walk, the Way of all Flesh;
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and it is happy if wee goe it as Abraham did here in peace, and a speciall blessing,
and it is happy if we go it as Abraham did Here in peace, and a special blessing,
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if we be gathered as hee was to his Fathers in the Autmne of a good old age.
if we be gathered as he was to his Father's in the Autmne of a good old age.
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In which words we have two Acts of a Tragedie, the former acted upon his stage, thou shalt goe to thy fathers, the latter under the scaffold, and bee buried in a good old age.
In which words we have two Acts of a Tragedy, the former acted upon his stage, thou shalt go to thy Father's, the latter under the scaffold, and be buried in a good old age.
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None die better then they, who have life in their hope: and none live better then they, who have death in their mind and thought;
None die better then they, who have life in their hope: and none live better then they, who have death in their mind and Thought;
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especially if it be in the time of their health, and bloome of their beautie, and pride of their youth, and top of their earthly happinesse.
especially if it be in the time of their health, and bloom of their beauty, and pride of their youth, and top of their earthly happiness.
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For this cause Ioseph of Arimathea, is supposed by many, to have set his Sepulchre in his Garden,
For this cause Ioseph of Arimathea, is supposed by many, to have Set his Sepulchre in his Garden,
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as it were to sawce his sweetest pleasures, with the sad thoughts of his Funerall:
as it were to sauce his Sweetest pleasures, with the sad thoughts of his Funeral:
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and Iohn surnamed the Almoner began his Sepulchre, on the day he was Confecrated Patriarke of Alexandria: and it was the manner of the ancient Emperours at their Coronation feast, to have severall sorts of Marble shewed them, to the end, that they might choose one of them for their Tombe-stone;
and John surnamed the Almoner began his Sepulchre, on the day he was Confecrated Patriarch of Alexandria: and it was the manner of the ancient emperors At their Coronation feast, to have several sorts of Marble showed them, to the end, that they might choose one of them for their Tombstone;
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and agreeable hereunto the interlinearie glosse yeeldeth a reason why God commanded that the oyle where with the Kings were annoynted, should bee compounded with Cinonion,
and agreeable hereunto the interlineary gloss yields a reason why God commanded that the oil where with the Kings were anointed, should be compounded with Cinonion,
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and other spices, quod sit cinericii coloris, because it is of the colour of Ashes,
and other spices, quod sit cinericii coloris, Because it is of the colour of Ashes,
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or rather such mold as is digged out of Graves, to put them in mind that very day in which they were made gods upon earth, that they should die like men. In which regard wee have great cause to blesse the providence of our heavenly Father, who in the midst of our Mariage feasts,
or rather such mould as is dug out of Graves, to put them in mind that very day in which they were made God's upon earth, that they should die like men. In which regard we have great cause to bless the providence of our heavenly Father, who in the midst of our Marriage feasts,
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and many occasions of mirth and joy, presents us with such sad spectacles, as here we see;
and many occasions of mirth and joy, presents us with such sad spectacles, as Here we see;
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as the brighter colours in the Window, when the Sunne shineth cast clearer species intentionales, or reflections from them on the Wall.
as the Brighter colours in the Window, when the Sun shines cast clearer species intentionals, or reflections from them on the Wall.
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God is with his children, as well in the night, as in the day, and he imparts his counsells,
God is with his children, as well in the night, as in the day, and he imparts his Counsels,
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to the end we should not exceed in our mirth, or too farre set our heart upon the pleasures and comforts of this life, which like sticks under a pot after a blaze fall suddenly into ashes. Let us learne from all the changes and chances of this mortall life, not to sing a requiem to our soules here, with the foole in the Gospell,
to the end we should not exceed in our mirth, or too Far Set our heart upon the pleasures and comforts of this life, which like sticks under a pot After a blaze fallen suddenly into Ashes. Let us Learn from all the changes and chances of this Mortal life, not to sing a requiem to our Souls Here, with the fool in the Gospel,
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because wee have wealth laid up for us, for many yeares, for if our riches take not their wings, and flye away from us, wee shall bee taken away from them, we shall be arrested by Gods Bayliffe, Death,
Because we have wealth laid up for us, for many Years, for if our riches take not their wings, and fly away from us, we shall be taken away from them, we shall be arrested by God's Bailiff, Death,
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and then wee must goe. But thou shalt goe. Our observations from this Scripture ariseth from two springs 1. The manner. 2. The matter.
and then we must go. But thou shalt go. Our observations from this Scripture arises from two springs 1. The manner. 2. The matter.
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The former divides it selfe into two Rivelets, the latter into three:
The former divides it self into two Rivulets, the latter into three:
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In the former, to wit, the manner I observe, 1. That these words were spoken to Abraham in a Dreame, (when the Sunne was going downe a heavie sleepe fell upon him.) 2. That they were spoken by way of Gracious promise.
In the former, to wit, the manner I observe, 1. That these words were spoken to Abraham in a Dream, (when the Sun was going down a heavy sleep fell upon him.) 2. That they were spoken by Way of Gracious promise.
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In the latter, to wit, the matter I observe three blessings bestowed upon Abraham. 1. A comfortable death, Thou shalt goe in peace.
In the latter, to wit, the matter I observe three blessings bestowed upon Abraham. 1. A comfortable death, Thou shalt go in peace.
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2. An honourable buriall, and bee buried with thy Fathers. 3. A seasonable time for both, in a good old age. First, of the manner;
2. an honourable burial, and be buried with thy Father's. 3. A seasonable time for both, in a good old age. First, of the manner;
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When the Sunne was setting, a dead sleepe and dreadfull darknesse fell upon Abraham, and God shewed him in a dreame, the miserie and thraldome of his posteritie in Egypt:
When the Sun was setting, a dead sleep and dreadful darkness fell upon Abraham, and God showed him in a dream, the misery and thraldom of his posterity in Egypt:
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Know of a suretie, that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, Know of a surety, that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs,
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and shall serve them, and they shall afflict them 400. yeares, vers. 13. and lest at the sight hereof his heart should utterly have failed him,and shall serve them, and they shall afflict them 400. Years, vers. 13. and lest At the sighed hereof his heart should utterly have failed him,
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and his bowels dried up within him like a pot-sheard; God cleareth the skie which was clowded with a smoake of a fiery furnace, ver. 17. and cheareth his heart, reviving him with a promise of safetie,
and his bowels dried up within him like a potsherd; God cleareth the sky which was clouded with a smoke of a fiery furnace, ver. 17. and Cheereth his heart, reviving him with a promise of safety,
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and peace for himselfe, and of deliverance of his posteritie also out of their grievous servitude,
and peace for himself, and of deliverance of his posterity also out of their grievous servitude,
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after a certaine period of yeares allotted for the promise of the growth and ripenesse of the Amorites sinnes.
After a certain Period of Years allotted for the promise of the growth and ripeness of the amorites Sins.
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For dreames in generall, the great Secretarie of Nature discovereth unto us, that the Dreames of good men, are better than the Dreames of bad;
For dreams in general, the great Secretary of Nature Discovereth unto us, that the Dreams of good men, Are better than the Dreams of bad;
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and he will have his foelix or happy man to have a singular priviledge above other men, even in his sleepe.
and he will have his Felix or happy man to have a singular privilege above other men, even in his sleep.
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And doubtlesse, as a good conscience is a full feast in the day, so it is a light banquet in the night;
And doubtless, as a good conscience is a full feast in the day, so it is a Light banquet in the night;
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and your old men shall dreame dreames, though it were fulfilled in the day of Penticost, (as Saint Peter instructeth us) yet ought it not to be restrained to that day, or the Apostles time only.and your old men shall dream dreams, though it were fulfilled in the day of Pentecost, (as Saint Peter Instructeth us) yet ought it not to be restrained to that day, or the Apostles time only.
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For it hath been verified in all after-ages, and holdeth still for profitable, and comfortable irradiations of Gods Spirit upon the soule, by day and night,
For it hath been verified in all Afterages, and holds still for profitable, and comfortable irradiations of God's Spirit upon the soul, by day and night,
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though not for supernaturall and propheticall revelations, or not so frequent: Dreames therefore as they are not with the Easterne people superstitiously to be observed;
though not for supernatural and prophetical revelations, or not so frequent: Dreams Therefore as they Are not with the Eastern people superstitiously to be observed;
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so neither are they utterly to be neglected, as idle and vaine nocturnall phantasies; The Poet could say:
so neither Are they utterly to be neglected, as idle and vain nocturnal fantasies; The Poet could say:
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NONLATINALPHABET. Iupiter sends Dreames, and Aristotle dreamed not, when hee wrote his exact discourse of Divination by dreames;
. Iupiter sends Dreams, and Aristotle dreamed not, when he wrote his exact discourse of Divination by dreams;
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nor Artemidorus when hee published his curious tract, intituled NONLATINALPHABET, judgement of Dreames, for the experience of all times proveth, that the Dreames of many men, especially a little before their death, have been very considerable:
nor Artemidorus when he published his curious tract, entitled, judgement of Dreams, for the experience of all times Proves, that the Dreams of many men, especially a little before their death, have been very considerable:
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When the Windowes of the senses are shut, the soule hath best leisure to looke into her selfe:
When the Windows of the Senses Are shut, the soul hath best leisure to look into her self:
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and after sicknesse hath battered downe the walls of the darke prison of the body, in which she was close kept, more light breakes in upon her,
and After sickness hath battered down the walls of the dark prison of the body, in which she was close kept, more Light breaks in upon her,
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and she seeth farther off then she could before;
and she sees farther off then she could before;
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and this is the meaning of the Platonicks, in that their Apophthegme, anima promonet in morte, The soule lookes out, as it were, neere death: For this particular in my Text, God is gracious to many of his children now adayes by Dreames,
and this is the meaning of the Platonics, in that their Apophthegm, anima promonet in morte, The soul looks out, as it were, near death: For this particular in my Text, God is gracious to many of his children now adays by Dreams,
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or otherwayes to give them notice of their departure hence.
or otherways to give them notice of their departure hence.
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To some he maketh knowne the yeare, to some the moneth, to some the very day and houre,
To Some he makes known the year, to Some the Monn, to Some the very day and hour,
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when they shall goe the way of all flesh.
when they shall go the Way of all Flesh.
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And as here he fore-shewed Abraham his departure from hence per viam lacteum, by the milkie way, as it were, that is by a sweet and pleasant passage of a naturall death in the autumn of his life:
And as Here he foreshowed Abraham his departure from hence per viam lacteum, by the milky Way, as it were, that is by a sweet and pleasant passage of a natural death in the autumn of his life:
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so also in a Dreame he represented to Saint Polycarpe, and Saint Cyprian, their passage per viam sanguineam, The bloody way of martyrdome. Policarp not many moneths before hee was sacrificed for a whole burnt-offering to God, dreamed that his bed was all on fire under him:
so also in a Dream he represented to Saint Polycarp, and Saint Cyprian, their passage per viam sanguineam, The bloody Way of martyrdom. Polycarp not many months before he was sacrificed for a Whole Burnt-offering to God, dreamed that his Bed was all on fire under him:
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There is a great difference about the interpretation of this phrase, Ibis ad patres, and the reason of the difference is, the difficultie which insueth upon every interpretation:
There is a great difference about the Interpretation of this phrase, Ibis ad patres, and the reason of the difference is, the difficulty which ensueth upon every Interpretation:
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for though in the naturall bodie a member may bee cut off and dye, the head being alive;
for though in the natural body a member may be Cut off and die, the head being alive;
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and Saint Cyprian saw in a Dreame the Proconsull give order to the Clerke of the Assizes, to write downe his sentence (which was to have his head cut off with a Sword) which when the Clerke by signes made knowne to Saint Cyprian, the godly Bishop earnestly desired a little delay of the execution, that he might set his house in order;
and Saint Cyprian saw in a Dream the Proconsul give order to the Clerk of the Assizes, to write down his sentence (which was to have his head Cut off with a Sword) which when the Clerk by Signs made known to Saint Cyprian, the godly Bishop earnestly desired a little Delay of the execution, that he might Set his house in order;
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and the Clerke answered him in his dreame, that his petition was granted;
and the Clerk answered him in his dream, that his petition was granted;
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and so it fell out accordingly, that that day twelve moneth (after he had this Dreame) this Saint of God closing first his owne eyes, lost his head on earth,
and so it fell out accordingly, that that day twelve Monn (After he had this Dream) this Saint of God closing First his own eyes, lost his head on earth,
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but received a glorious crowne of martyrdome in heaven.
but received a glorious crown of martyrdom in heaven.
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The second thing I observed in the manner was, that these words were uttered by way of promise to Abraham, whence Calvin rightly inferreth, that Abrahams long life, was a favour of God unto him, not the purchase of his owne merits, much lesse the fruit of his owne care,
The second thing I observed in the manner was, that these words were uttered by Way of promise to Abraham, whence calvin rightly infers, that Abrahams long life, was a favour of God unto him, not the purchase of his own merits, much less the fruit of his own care,
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for although speaking in ordinè ad secundas causas, a man may be said by the observation of physick rules, to prolong his dayes upon earth,
for although speaking in ordinè ad secundas causas, a man may be said by the observation of physic rules, to prolong his days upon earth,
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as Galen did, who was otherwayes a man of a very crazie body, and could not in all likelyhood have held out halfe so long:
as Galen did, who was otherways a man of a very crazy body, and could not in all likelihood have held out half so long:
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yet if wee speake simply and absolutely; it is certaine, that as no man can by his care adde a cubite to his stature,
yet if we speak simply and absolutely; it is certain, that as no man can by his care add a cubit to his stature,
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nor an houre to his life, beyond the period set by God before all time;
nor an hour to his life, beyond the Period Set by God before all time;
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for my times are in thy hands, saith David, and our dayes are determined, saith Iob, the number of our moneths is with thee;
for my times Are in thy hands, Says David, and our days Are determined, Says Job, the number of our months is with thee;
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thou hast appointed man his bounds, which hee cannot passe. thou hast appointed man his bounds, which he cannot pass.
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Job 14. 5. and 7. 1. Is there not an appointed time to man, are not his dayes,
Job 14. 5. and 7. 1. Is there not an appointed time to man, Are not his days,
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as the dayes of a hireling? The Almond tree groweth not upon the head of any, without dew from heaven; here it grew and bloomed in a seasonable time.as the days of a hireling? The Almond tree grows not upon the head of any, without due from heaven; Here it grew and bloomed in a seasonable time.
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If life be a blessing, long life is a greater blessing; especially if it be crowned with a happy death;
If life be a blessing, long life is a greater blessing; especially if it be crowned with a happy death;
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for the last Act maketh our life a Comedie, or a Tragedie;
for the last Act makes our life a Comedy, or a Tragedy;
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and as the evening proves the day, so a mans estate at his death, and after over-rules the verdict of his life.
and as the evening Proves the day, so a men estate At his death, and After overrules the verdict of his life.
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Dici { que } beatus, Ante obitum nemo suprema { que } funera debet.
Dici { que } beatus, Ante obitum nemo Supreme { que } funera debet.
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and so I fall into the road of my Text, and begin to treate of the peaceable end of those who die in the faith,
and so I fallen into the road of my Text, and begin to Treat of the peaceable end of those who die in the faith,
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and lie in the bosome of Abraham. Goe to thy fathers in peace.
and lie in the bosom of Abraham. Go to thy Father's in peace.
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For if we referre these words to the body of Abraham, and the buriall thereof in the Sepulchres of his Fathers;
For if we refer these words to the body of Abraham, and the burial thereof in the Sepulchres of his Father's;
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this Exposition complieth not with the truth of the storie; for none but Sarah lay in this cave, Abrahams Fathers were else-where bestowed.
this Exposition complieth not with the truth of the story; for none but Sarah lay in this cave, Abrahams Father's were elsewhere bestowed.
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If we referre them to the soule of Abraham, and illustrate them with this glosse, Thou shalt goe in thy soule, to the glerious troupe of thy Ancestours;
If we refer them to the soul of Abraham, and illustrate them with this gloss, Thou shalt go in thy soul, to the glerious troop of thy Ancestors;
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a question then will grow, what that place is whether his Fathers went before him, is it Heaven? but some of Abrahams Fathers were Idolatours,
a question then will grow, what that place is whither his Father's went before him, is it Heaven? but Some of Abrahams Father's were Idolaters,
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and we have no warrant to place any Idolatour there.
and we have no warrant to place any Idolater there.
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Is it Hell? thither no man goes in peace, neither did ever yet any Jew,
Is it Hell? thither no man Goes in peace, neither did ever yet any Jew,
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or Christian so rubbe his forehead, or rather arme it with brasse; as to affirme that the soule of Abraham in whom all generations of the earth were blessed was in Hell:
or Christian so rub his forehead, or rather arm it with brass; as to affirm that the soul of Abraham in whom all generations of the earth were blessed was in Hell:
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shall wee then send him to the Rabbins Limbus, or the Popish Purgatorie, or the auncient Fathers occulta receptacula hidden receptacles, or unknowne places;
shall we then send him to the Rabbis Limbus, or the Popish Purgatory, or the ancient Father's Hidden receptacula hidden receptacles, or unknown places;
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wherein Tertullian conceiveth, that the soules of the faithfull departed, resemble those among the Romans, who stood for offices, and the day of the election,
wherein Tertullian conceiveth, that the Souls of the faithful departed, resemble those among the Roman, who stood for Offices, and the day of the election,
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while the voyces were in calculation, expected in a white gowne, whether they were chosen or not. while the voices were in calculation, expected in a white gown, whither they were chosen or not.
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Saint Austine, also is very expresse for these hidden Cells;
Saint Augustine, also is very express for these hidden Cells;
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from the death of a man till the last resurrection, the soules are bestowed in hidden receptacles, from the death of a man till the last resurrection, the Souls Are bestowed in hidden receptacles,
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as every soule is worthy either rest or paine. as every soul is worthy either rest or pain.
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To dispell this mist which hath caused many to misse their way, first by the light of the Scripture, I will cleare the Point in question, and then interpret the phrase.
To dispel this missed which hath caused many to miss their Way, First by the Light of the Scripture, I will clear the Point in question, and then interpret the phrase.
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First then for the soules of the faithfulls flight after shee is free from this clog of flesh;
First then for the Souls of the faithfuls flight After she is free from this clog of Flesh;
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I answer, that it is straight to Heaven to the assembly of the first borne there,
I answer, that it is straight to Heaven to the assembly of the First born there,
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and the spirits of just men made perfect:
and the spirits of just men made perfect:
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for of Enoch who was translated, that he might walke with God, and of Elias, who was carried up into Heaven in a fierie Chariot;
for of Enoch who was translated, that he might walk with God, and of Elias, who was carried up into Heaven in a fiery Chariot;
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there is little doubt can bee made; and lesse of Abraham, to whose bosome in Heaven Lazarus was carried:
there is little doubt can be made; and less of Abraham, to whose bosom in Heaven Lazarus was carried:
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and least of all on the Theife, to whom Christ promised on the Crosse, this day thou shalt bee with mee in Paradise.
and least of all on the Thief, to whom christ promised on the Cross, this day thou shalt be with me in Paradise.
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Why should Saint Paul so earnestly desire to bee dissolved and to bee with Christ;
Why should Saint Paul so earnestly desire to be dissolved and to be with christ;
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if after his dissolution till the day of judgement, hee should not come neare him nor see his face? Why should all godly Christians bee so willing to bee absent from the bodie, that they might bee present with the Lord, if after they were absent from the bodie they should not come into the Lords presence? who dare question that which the Apostle so expresly and so confidently delivers, wee know that if the house of our earthly tabernacle bee dissolved, wee have an eternall in the Heavens.
if After his dissolution till the day of judgement, he should not come near him nor see his face? Why should all godly Christians be so willing to be absent from the body, that they might be present with the Lord, if After they were absent from the body they should not come into the lords presence? who Dare question that which the Apostle so expressly and so confidently delivers, we know that if the house of our earthly tabernacle be dissolved, we have an Eternal in the Heavens.
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As for the phrase thou shalt go to thy Fathers, it is but an elegant circumlocution of the period of our life;
As for the phrase thou shalt go to thy Father's, it is but an elegant circumlocution of the Period of our life;
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a quaver upon the close thereof, for the meaning is, thou shalt dye, or go the way of all flesh, Quo pius • … neas quo dives Tullus & Ancus.a quaver upon the close thereof, for the meaning is, thou shalt die, or go the Way of all Flesh, Quo Pius • … neas quo dives Tullus & Ancus.
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whether all thy Fathers went before thee, good and bad, rich and poore;
whither all thy Father's went before thee, good and bad, rich and poor;
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for Deaths sickle like the Italian Captaines sword, which could not distinguish betweene a Guelf and Gibelive, slaies all,
for Death's fickle like the Italian Captains sword, which could not distinguish between a Guelf and Gullible, slays all,
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and makes a prey of all.
and makes a prey of all.
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The righteous soule must for a time be divorced from the body as well as the foule of the wicked,
The righteous soul must for a time be divorced from the body as well as the foul of the wicked,
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and in the graves the Wormes claime kindred of the elect, as well as of the reprobate:
and in the graves the Worms claim kindred of the elect, as well as of the Reprobate:
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the consideration whereof, put the Preacher into a passion, how doth the righteous man dye as well as the wicked? as it is said of Abraham, that hee is gathered to his Fathers; so it is sayd also of Ishmael and may bee of the wickedest man that breathes.
the consideration whereof, put the Preacher into a passion, how does the righteous man die as well as the wicked? as it is said of Abraham, that he is gathered to his Father's; so it is said also of Ishmael and may be of the wickedest man that breathes.
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And herein the language of Canaan, and the language of Ashdod, doe not much differ:
And herein the language of Canaan, and the language of Ashdod, do not much differ:
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for what the Romans meane by that their phrase, abijt ad plures, hee is gone to the many.
for what the Romans mean by that their phrase, Abijah ad plures, he is gone to the many.
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The Hebrewes in a sanctified phrase expresse by abijt ad patres, hee is gone to his Fathers, or gathered to his people, where of some interpreters give this acute reason.
The Hebrews in a sanctified phrase express by Abijah ad patres, he is gone to his Father's, or gathered to his people, where of Some Interpreters give this acute reason.
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It cannot bee sayd of us here whilest wee live, that wee are gathered to our owne people in a spirituall sense, because here good and bad are gathered together, Elect and Reprobate so journe together, all are as it were joynt Comminers upon the earth, the Citie of God,
It cannot be said of us Here whilst we live, that we Are gathered to our own people in a spiritual sense, Because Here good and bad Are gathered together, Elect and Reprobate so journe together, all Are as it were joint Communists upon the earth, the city of God,
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and the Citie of the World sayle in the same shippe to the Haven of death.
and the city of the World sail in the same ship to the Haven of death.
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The Draw-net of the Gospell catcheth sweet and stinking fish, in Gods field, Tares grow with Wheat, in his floare, there is much Chaffe with good graine.
The Draw-net of the Gospel Catches sweet and stinking Fish, in God's field, Tares grow with Wheat, in his Flower, there is much Chaff with good grain.
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But after death, God taketh his Fanne in his hand, and purgeth his Floare. After wee depart hence, God placeth and sorteth his Children by themselves,
But After death, God Takes his Fan in his hand, and Purgeth his Flower. After we depart hence, God places and sorts his Children by themselves,
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and the Children of the World and the wicked are by themselves; and so every man is exactly gathered to his owne people;
and the Children of the World and the wicked Are by themselves; and so every man is exactly gathered to his own people;
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every starre is set in his owne constellation, every graine is put in his owne heape, every person and family is joyned to his owne tribe, wee all passe by the same gate of death,
every star is Set in his own constellation, every grain is put in his own heap, every person and family is joined to his own tribe, we all pass by the same gate of death,
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but presently after wee are out of it;
but presently After we Are out of it;
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some take the right hand, and are ranked with sheepe; others, the left hand, and are ranked among his goates. We are all like Plate worne out of fashion,
Some take the right hand, and Are ranked with sheep; Others, the left hand, and Are ranked among his Goats. We Are all like Plate worn out of fashion,
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and wee must all bee altered, and therefore of necessitie must bee melted, that is dissolved by death;
and we must all be altered, and Therefore of necessity must be melted, that is dissolved by death;
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but after wee have runne in the fire of the judgement of God, of that which was pure mettall God will make Vessells of honour, but of the drossie and alcumie stuffe, that is the prophane or impure person or hypocrite vessells of dishonour; and these shall shine like the sunne in the Firmament, those shall gloe like coales in the fire of hell for ever more.
but After we have run in the fire of the judgement of God, of that which was pure mettle God will make Vessels of honour, but of the drossy and alchemy stuff, that is the profane or impure person or hypocrite vessels of dishonour; and these shall shine like the sun in the Firmament, those shall gloe like coals in the fire of hell for ever more.
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By this it should seeme may some object, that the righteous have no prerogative in death above the wicked, but onely after death;
By this it should seem may Some Object, that the righteous have no prerogative in death above the wicked, but only After death;
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and consequently that God promised Abraham no blessing in these words, thou shalt goe to thy fathers;
and consequently that God promised Abraham no blessing in these words, thou shalt go to thy Father's;
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it had beene rather a singular favour to have kept him out of the common tracke with Enoch, and have translated him, that hee might not see death:
it had been rather a singular favour to have kept him out of the Common track with Enoch, and have translated him, that he might not see death:
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this objection is answered in the next words.
this objection is answered in the next words.
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In peace, it is no speciall blessing or favour to bring us to our fathers by death,In peace, it is no special blessing or favour to bring us to our Father's by death,
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for statutum est omnibus hominibus semel mori, the Statute provideth sufficiently to send us to the place where wee were borne,
for Statutum est omnibus hominibus semel Mori, the Statute Provideth sufficiently to send us to the place where we were born,
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but to send us thither in peace, is a singular favour which God vouchsafeth his deare Children, especially in such a peace as Abraham went in, wherein a three-fold peace concurred. 1 Peace of esta• …. 2 Peace of bodie. 3 Peace of conscience.
but to send us thither in peace, is a singular favour which God vouchsafeth his deer Children, especially in such a peace as Abraham went in, wherein a threefold peace concurred. 1 Peace of esta• …. 2 Peace of body. 3 Peace of conscience.
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First thou shalt goe to thy fathers in peace, that is in a peaceable time, or the dayes of peace;
First thou shalt go to thy Father's in peace, that is in a peaceable time, or the days of peace;
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the stormes I foreshewed thee hanging over thy Posteritie, shall not fall in thy time, but thou shalt dye in a blessed calme;
the storms I foreshowed thee hanging over thy Posterity, shall not fallen in thy time, but thou shalt die in a blessed Cam;
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thy house being set in order, and thy friends about thee, thy children shall close thine eyes,
thy house being Set in order, and thy Friends about thee, thy children shall close thine eyes,
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and they whom thou broughtest into the World, shall carry thee with honour out of the World.
and they whom thou Broughtest into the World, shall carry thee with honour out of the World.
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but sleepeth, and that death hath not swallowed up him, but he hath swallowed up death into victorie;
but Sleepeth, and that death hath not swallowed up him, but he hath swallowed up death into victory;
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Secondly, thou shalt goe to thy fathers in peace, that is, thou shalt have an easie and a quiet passe NONLATINALPHABET there shall bee no great strugling at thy departure,
Secondly, thou shalt go to thy Father's in peace, that is, thou shalt have an easy and a quiet pass there shall be no great struggling At thy departure,
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but a kinde parting of soule and bodie;
but a kind parting of soul and body;
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thy soule shall earnestly desire to returne to the Father of spirits; and though thy bodie shall contend in courtesie to stay it a while,
thy soul shall earnestly desire to return to the Father of spirits; and though thy body shall contend in courtesy to stay it a while,
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yet it shall without much adoe yeeld:
yet it shall without much ado yield:
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thou shalt like a ripe Apple fall from the Tree without plucking, or a violent blast of Winde, thou shalt goe out of thy selfe as a golden Taper when the waxe is spent,
thou shalt like a ripe Apple fallen from the Tree without plucking, or a violent blast of Wind, thou shalt go out of thy self as a golden Taper when the wax is spent,
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and thou shalt leave a sweet smell, a good name like a precious perfume after thee.
and thou shalt leave a sweet smell, a good name like a precious perfume After thee.
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Thirdly thou shalt goe to thy fathers in peace; that is in peace of conscience, and peace with God, which passeth all understanding;
Thirdly thou shalt go to thy Father's in peace; that is in peace of conscience, and peace with God, which passes all understanding;
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thou shalt have no trouble in thy minde at the houre of death, no terrours of conscience, no fearefull conflict with despaire, no dangerous assault of Sathan, no flashes of hell fire, all thy sinnes shall bee blowne away like a cloud, and the beames of Gods countenance shall shine brightly upon thee,
thou shalt have no trouble in thy mind At the hour of death, no terrors of conscience, no fearful conflict with despair, no dangerous assault of Sathan, no flashes of hell fire, all thy Sins shall be blown away like a cloud, and the beams of God's countenance shall shine brightly upon thee,
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and dry up all thy teares, non sic impij, non sic, it shall not bee so with the wicked, it shall not bee so with them, for there is no peace to the wicked sayth my God, neither in life nor death;
and dry up all thy tears, non sic Impij, non sic, it shall not be so with the wicked, it shall not be so with them, for there is no peace to the wicked say my God, neither in life nor death;
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but as a ruffe sea is ruffest of all, and most foaming and raging of all at the shore;
but as a ruff sea is ruffest of all, and most foaming and raging of all At the shore;
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so the life of a wicked man is alwaies unquiet, but most troublesome at all neare the end,
so the life of a wicked man is always unquiet, but most troublesome At all near the end,
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If hee die not in some garboyle, as Sylla; or in the act of uncleannes with Iohn the Twelfe;
If he die not in Some garboil, as Sylla; or in the act of uncleanness with John the Twelfe;
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or voyding his entralls with Arrius; or rending his bowells with Iulian; or falling upon his own sword, with Nero; or rayling and raging, with Latomus; if hee bee not punished in bodie with some violent • … it of sicknesse,
or voiding his enthralls with Arius; or rending his bowels with Iulian; or falling upon his own sword, with Nero; or railing and raging, with Latomus; if he be not punished in body with Some violent • … it of sickness,
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or unsufferable pang of torment, yet hee goeth not to his fathers in peace;
or unsufferable pang of torment, yet he Goes not to his Father's in peace;
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for there is sent a hue and cry after him to apprehend him, and lay him in chaines of darknesse till the generall Assises at the dreadfull day of Doome, when hee shall not bee • … ound of God in peace, but in wrath,
for there is sent a hue and cry After him to apprehend him, and lay him in chains of darkness till the general Assizes At the dreadful day of Doom, when he shall not be • … owned of God in peace, but in wrath,
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and reading in the looke of the • … udge of quick and dead his dreadfull sentence;
and reading in the look of the • … judge of quick and dead his dreadful sentence;
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hee shall cry to the hills to fall upon him, and to the mountaines to cover him from the presence of God, and wrath of the Lambe.
he shall cry to the hills to fallen upon him, and to the Mountains to cover him from the presence of God, and wrath of the Lamb.
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And thou shalt bee buried in a good old age.And thou shalt be buried in a good old age.
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Although the heathen Philosophers 〈 ◊ 〉 little accompt of of Buriall, as appeared by that speech of Theodorus to the Tyrant, who thretned to hang him;
Although the heathen Philosophers 〈 ◊ 〉 little account of of Burial, as appeared by that speech of Theodorus to the Tyrant, who threatened to hang him;
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I little passe by it whether my carkasse putrifie above the earth, or on it;
I little pass by it whither my carcase putrify above the earth, or on it;
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and the Poet seemes to bee of his minde, whose strong line it was C• … lo 〈 ◊ 〉 qui • … on habet 〈 ◊ 〉, which was Pompeys case;
and the Poet seems to be of his mind, whose strong line it was C• … lo 〈 ◊ 〉 qui • … on habet 〈 ◊ 〉, which was Pompeys case;
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and had like to have beene Alexander• …, and William the Conquerours ▪ Yet all Christians who conceive more divinely on the soule, deale more humanly with the bodie, which they acknowledge to bee membrum Christi, and Templum Dei, amember of Christ, and Temple of God.
and had like to have been Alexander• …, and William the Conquerors ▪ Yet all Christians who conceive more divinely on the soul, deal more humanly with the body, which they acknowledge to be Limb Christ, and Templum Dei, amember of christ, and Temple of God.
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If charitie commands thee to cover the naked, sayth Saint Ambrose, how much more to burie the dead? when a friend is taking a long journey, it is civilitie for his friends to bring him on part of the way;
If charity commands thee to cover the naked, say Saint Ambrose, how much more to bury the dead? when a friend is taking a long journey, it is civility for his Friends to bring him on part of the Way;
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when our friends are departed and now going to their grave, they are taking their last journey, from which they shall never returne till time shall be no more;
when our Friends Are departed and now going to their grave, they Are taking their last journey, from which they shall never return till time shall be no more;
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and can wee doe lesse then by accompaning the Corpes to the grave, bring them as it were part on their way, and shed some few teares for them, whom wee shall see no more with mortall eyes? The Prophet calleth the grave Miscabin, a sleeping chamber, or resting place;
and can we do less then by accompanying the Corpses to the grave, bring them as it were part on their Way, and shed Some few tears for them, whom we shall see no more with Mortal eyes? The Prophet calls the grave Misclaim, a sleeping chamber, or resting place;
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and when wee read Scriptures to them that are departing, and give them godly instructions to dye, wee light them as it were to their bed; and when wee send a deserved testimonie after them, wee perfume the roome. Indeed if our bodies (which like garments wee cast off at our death) were never to bee worne againe, wee need little care where they were throwne, or what became of them;
and when we read Scriptures to them that Are departing, and give them godly instructions to die, we Light them as it were to their Bed; and when we send a deserved testimony After them, we perfume the room. Indeed if our bodies (which like garments we cast off At our death) were never to be worn again, we need little care where they were thrown, or what became of them;
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but seeing they must serve us againe, their fashion being onely altered, it is fit wee carefully lay them up in deaths Wardrobe the grave:
but seeing they must serve us again, their fashion being only altered, it is fit we carefully lay them up in death's Wardrobe the grave:
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though a man after hee have lost the jewell, doth lesse set by the casket,
though a man After he have lost the jewel, does less Set by the casket,
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yet hee who loves much, and highly esteemeth of the soule of his friend, as Alexander did of Homer, cannot but make some reckoning of the Deske or Cabinet in which it alwaies lay;
yet he who loves much, and highly esteems of the soul of his friend, as Alexander did of Homer, cannot but make Some reckoning of the Desk or Cabinet in which it always lay;
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wee have a care of placing the picture of our friend, and should wee not much more of bestowing his bodie? If buriall were nothing to the dead, God would never have threatned Coniah that hee should have the buriall of an Asse;
we have a care of placing the picture of our friend, and should we not much more of bestowing his body? If burial were nothing to the dead, God would never have threatened Coniah that he should have the burial of an Ass;
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As the matter in Scripture, so the forme is divine (nec vox hominum sonat,) which consisteth not in the words of mans wisedome,
As the matter in Scripture, so the Form is divine (nec vox hominum Sonnet,) which Consisteth not in the words of men Wisdom,
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nor the Psalmist so quavered upon this dolefull note, dederunt cadaver servorum tuorum coeli volucribus, O God the heathen are come into thine inheritance, thy holy Temple have they defiled,
nor the Psalmist so quavered upon this doleful note, dederunt cadaver Servorum tuorum coeli volucribus, Oh God the heathen Are come into thine inheritance, thy holy Temple have they defiled,
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and made Ierusalem an heape of stones, the dead bodies of thy servants have they given to the fowles of Heaven. and made Ierusalem an heap of stones, the dead bodies of thy Servants have they given to the fowls of Heaven.
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But thou shalt bee buried in a good old age.But thou shalt be buried in a good old age.
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Procopius observeth it in Miriam, Aaron, and Moses, that as they exceeded one the other in holinesse, so in dayes;Procopius observeth it in Miriam, Aaron, and Moses, that as they exceeded one the other in holiness, so in days;
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for Aaron out lived Miriam, and Moses, Aaron: long life is a crowne, when it is found in the wayes of righteousnesse, cum senectute bona:
for Aaron out lived Miriam, and Moses, Aaron: long life is a crown, when it is found in the ways of righteousness, cum senectute Bona:
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and albeit it is almost the burthen of every mans song, that age is a burthen, and a perpetuall disease,
and albeit it is almost the burden of every men song, that age is a burden, and a perpetual disease,
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or rather a continuall tract of diseases, and a sequence of maladies;
or rather a continual tract of diseases, and a sequence of maladies;
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yet none for ought I see goeth about to lay downe this burthen, or to bee cured of this disease;
yet none for ought I see Goes about to lay down this burden, or to be cured of this disease;
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even they who most eloquently declaime upon the vanitie, and exclaime against the miseries of this life,
even they who most eloquently declaim upon the vanity, and exclaim against the misery's of this life,
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and wish a thousand times that they were dead, would bee loath to bee taken at their word.
and wish a thousand times that they were dead, would be loath to be taken At their word.
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NONLATINALPHABET in Greeke signifieth praemi• … m a reward, as well as senectum old age, and doubtlesse old age in generall is so to be accompted;
in Greek signifies praemi• … m a reward, as well as senectum old age, and doubtless old age in general is so to be accounted;
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for it is reckoned among the blessings which God bestowed upon Iob, Isaac, David, and 〈 ◊ 〉, who are all sayd to have dyed in a good old age,
for it is reckoned among the blessings which God bestowed upon Job, Isaac, David, and 〈 ◊ 〉, who Are all said to have died in a good old age,
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or full of dayes, riches, and honour.or full of days, riches, and honour.
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For howsoever to some men in some case, contraction of their dayes hath proved an aduantage, by abridging their present, and preventing their future sorrowes;
For howsoever to Some men in Some case, contraction of their days hath proved an advantage, by abridging their present, and preventing their future sorrows;
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as it was to good King Iosiah, who was timely taken away, that he might not see the evill which after his death fell upon his people,
as it was to good King Josiah, who was timely taken away, that he might not see the evil which After his death fell upon his people,
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and to Saint Austine, who died immediatly before Hippo was taken.
and to Saint Augustine, who died immediately before Hippo was taken.
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Yet length of dayes ordinarily is a blessing, and promised to such as obey their Parents;
Yet length of days ordinarily is a blessing, and promised to such as obey their Parents;
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honour thy father and thy mother, that thy dayes may bee long ▪ as on the contrary, shortning the dayes of life is threatned by the Psalmist as a curse to the blood-thirstie and deceitfull man; and Ely tooke it for such,honour thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long ▪ as on the contrary, shortening the days of life is threatened by the Psalmist as a curse to the bloodthirsty and deceitful man; and Ely took it for such,
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when Samuel from God told him there should not bee an old man in his familie.
when Samuel from God told him there should not be an old man in his family.
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Howsoever if old age be not perpetually and simply a blessing in it selfe, yet as it is here qualified with bona, I am sure it is.
Howsoever if old age be not perpetually and simply a blessing in it self, yet as it is Here qualified with Bona, I am sure it is.
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The Almond-tree is beautifull of it selfe, how much more when it is hung with jewells and precious stones, as Xerxes his Platinas was,
The Almond tree is beautiful of it self, how much more when it is hung with Jewels and precious stones, as Xerxes his Platinas was,
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and crowned with health, riches, honour, and the comfort of a good conscience.
and crowned with health, riches, honour, and the Comfort of a good conscience.
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These make old age such a burthen, as bladders are to him that swimmeth which beare him up;
These make old age such a burden, as bladders Are to him that swimmeth which bear him up;
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or feathers to a bird, which though they have some weight, yet by them she raiseth her selfe up and flyeth.
or Feathers to a bird, which though they have Some weight, yet by them she Raiseth her self up and flies.
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By this time you expect I know the application of this Scripture, but it is made alreadie, not in word, but in deed;
By this time you expect I know the application of this Scripture, but it is made already, not in word, but in deed;
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not by mee, but by him whose emptie Casket wee behold with teares;
not by me, but by him whose empty Casket we behold with tears;
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yet rejoycing that God hath taken out the jewell to adorne his Spouse the triumphant Church in Heaven.
yet rejoicing that God hath taken out the jewel to adorn his Spouse the triumphant Church in Heaven.
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He is alreadie gone in soule to his Fathers, and is now going in bodie to them to be buried in their Sepulchre, his bodie and soule are now distracted, and wee for his distraction; his soule is gone, and our hearts are gone. I ever held sighes the best figures, and teares the fluentest rhetoricke in a Funerall speech;
He is already gone in soul to his Father's, and is now going in body to them to be buried in their Sepulchre, his body and soul Are now distracted, and we for his distraction; his soul is gone, and our hearts Are gone. I ever held sighs the best figures, and tears the fluentest rhetoric in a Funeral speech;
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if I had better known this honourable Personage, I could have spoken more in his praise,
if I had better known this honourable Personage, I could have spoken more in his praise,
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yet no more then the Citie and Countrey will prove to bee true, by the misse of him. Desider antur reliqua. NONLATINALPHABET FINIS.
yet no more then the city and Country will prove to be true, by the miss of him. Desider antur Rest. FINIS.
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10 PAEAN. OR, CHRISTS TRIUMPH OVER DEATH.
10 PAEAN. OR, CHRIST TRIUMPH OVER DEATH.
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A FVNER ALL SERMON Preached at Lambeth. August 3. 1639. SERMON XLIII. 1 COR. 15. 55.
A FVNER ALL SERMON Preached At Lambeth. August 3. 1639. SERMON XLIII. 1 COR. 15. 55.
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O Death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victorie?
Oh Death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
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IFeare lest some here present, that are of a more melting disposition, stung with the sense of their present losse,
IFeare lest Some Here present, that Are of a more melting disposition, stung with the sense of their present loss,
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and overcome with griefe and sorrow for it, may frame an answer with a deep sigh to the interrogations in my Text saying, here is Deaths sting, here is the Graves victorie:
and overcome with grief and sorrow for it, may frame an answer with a deep sighs to the interrogations in my Text saying, Here is Death's sting, Here is the Graves victory:
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here is Deaths sting, for it hath stung him to death, who was the stay of my comfort and joy of my life:
Here is Death's sting, for it hath stung him to death, who was the stay of my Comfort and joy of my life:
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here is the Graves victorie, for it holdeth the corpse of my dearest friend captive, and close prisoner in his Coffin.
Here is the Graves victory, for it holds the corpse of my dearest friend captive, and close prisoner in his Coffin.
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If any thus troubled in mind, heare mee this day, let them stop the flood-gate of their teares,
If any thus troubled in mind, hear me this day, let them stop the floodgate of their tears,
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and lengthen their patience but to an houre, and by Gods assistance in the explication,
and lengthen their patience but to an hour, and by God's assistance in the explication,
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and application of this parcell of Scripture, I • … ll make it appeare to them, that their friend is not dead,
and application of this parcel of Scripture, I • … ll make it appear to them, that their friend is not dead,
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but in the evidence of the Spirit. but in the evidence of the Spirit.
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and that already in soule hee insulteth over Death in the words of my Text, O Death where is thy sting? and shall hereafter in body,
and that already in soul he insulteth over Death in the words of my Text, Oh Death where is thy sting? and shall hereafter in body,
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when this corruptible, shall put on incorruption, insult in like manner over the grave, saying, O grave where is thy victorie?
when this corruptible, shall put on incorruption, insult in like manner over the grave, saying, Oh grave where is thy victory?
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This sentence is like a Ring of gold enameled, or cloth of Tissue imbrothered, or a peece of rich plate curiously wrought and eng• … aven, materiam su• … abit op• …, the workmanship seemes to goe beyond,
This sentence is like a Ring of gold enameled, or cloth of Tissue imbrothered, or a piece of rich plate curiously wrought and eng• … aven, Materiam su• … abit op• …, the workmanship seems to go beyond,
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or at least equall the mettall for this sentence consisteth of three figures at least.
or At least equal the mettle for this sentence Consisteth of three figures At least.
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First, an Apostrophe which by a kind of miracle of art giveth life to dead things,
First, an Apostrophe which by a kind of miracle of art gives life to dead things,
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and eares to the deale, like to that, O earth, earth, earth, heart the voyce of the Lord.
and ears to the deal, like to that, Oh earth, earth, earth, heart the voice of the Lord.
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Secondly, an insultation like to that in the Prophet Esay; Where are the gods of Hamar, Secondly, an insultation like to that in the Prophet Isaiah; Where Are the God's of Hamar,
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and the gods of Arphad, or the gods of the Citie of Sepharvaim. Thirdly, a double Metaphor, the former taken from a Serpent, Bee, Waspe, or Hornet: and the God's of Arphad, or the God's of the city of Sepharvaim. Thirdly, a double Metaphor, the former taken from a Serpent, Bee, Waspe, or Hornet:
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the latter taken from a Conquerour: for Death is here compared to a Bee, Waspe, Hornet, or Serpent without a sting:
the latter taken from a Conqueror: for Death is Here compared to a Bee, Waspe, Hornet, or Serpent without a sting:
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the Grave to a Conquerour that hath lost his bootie, or prisoner, O Death, &c. Such Drawne-workes wrought about with divers colours of Art, we find often in the Sacred context, especially in the Prophecies of the old Testament,
the Grave to a Conqueror that hath lost his booty, or prisoner, Oh Death, etc. Such Drawn-works wrought about with diverse colours of Art, we find often in the Sacred context, especially in the Prophecies of the old Testament,
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and the Epistles of Saint Paul in the new.
and the Epistles of Saint Paul in the new.
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If we looke up to the heavens, we finde in some part of the skie single starres by themselves;
If we look up to the heavens, we find in Some part of the sky single Stars by themselves;
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in others a Constellation or conjunction of many starres:
in Others a Constellation or conjunction of many Stars:
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so in some passages of holy Writ you may observe one figure or trope, as namely a membrum Or similiter cadens, as, I was hungry and you gave mee meate;
so in Some passages of holy Writ you may observe one figure or trope, as namely a Limb Or similiter cadens, as, I was hungry and you gave me meat;
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I was thirsty, and yee grave me drinke; I was naked, and you clothed me; I was sicke, and in prison, and you visited mee; I was thirsty, and ye grave me drink; I was naked, and you clothed me; I was sick, and in prison, and you visited me;
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or an Allegorie, as Where the body is, there the Eagles will bee gathered; or an Apostrophe, as, Heare O heavens, and hearken, O earth;
or an Allegory, as Where the body is, there the Eagles will be gathered; or an Apostrophe, as, Hear Oh heavens, and harken, Oh earth;
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or an exclamation, O• … that they were wise, then they would understand this!
or an exclamation, O• … that they were wise, then they would understand this!
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Oh that my people would have hearkened to my voyce, and that Israel would have walked in my wayes! O that my people would have harkened to my voice, and that Israel would have walked in my ways!
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and want of all Art and eloquence? It is true, the Scripture is written in a style peculiar to it selfe, the elocution in it is such (as Lactantius observeth) that it befitteth no other bookes;
and want of all Art and eloquence? It is true, the Scripture is written in a style peculiar to it self, the elocution in it is such (as Lactantius observeth) that it befitteth not other books;
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In other passages, a conjunction and combination of many figures, and ornaments of speech, as in that Text of the Prophet Ieremie, Is there no balme in Gilead, no physitian there? Why then is not the health of my people restord? In which one verse you may note foure figures.
In other passages, a conjunction and combination of many figures, and Ornament of speech, as in that Text of the Prophet Ieremie, Is there no balm in Gilead, no Physician there? Why then is not the health of my people restored? In which one verse you may note foure figures.
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First an interogation for more empheticall conviction. Secondly, a communication for more familiar instruction. Thirdly, an Allegorie for more lively expression.
First an interrogation for more empheticall conviction. Secondly, a communication for more familiar instruction. Thirdly, an Allegory for more lively expression.
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Fourthly, an Aposiopesis for safer reprehension: and the like wee may observe in our Saviours exprobration;
Fourthly, an Aposiopesis for safer reprehension: and the like we may observe in our Saviors exprobration;
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O that thou knewest in this thy day, the things that belong to thy peace! O Ierusalem, Ierusalem, which killest the Prophets, and stonest those that are sent unto thee; Oh that thou Knewest in this thy day, the things that belong to thy peace! O Ierusalem, Ierusalem, which Killest the prophets, and Stonest those that Are sent unto thee;
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how often would I have gathered thy children, as a hen doth her chickens, and thou wouldst not! how often would I have gathered thy children, as a hen does her chickens, and thou Wouldst not!
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Here is a posie of rhetoricall flowers, an exclamation, O si cognovisses, à reticentia; at least in this thy day, saltem in hoc die tuo;
Here is a posy of rhetorical flowers, an exclamation, Oh si Cognovisses, à reticentia; At least in this thy day, Saltem in hoc die tuo;
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A repetition, Ierusalem, Ierusalem; an interogation;
A repetition, Ierusalem, Ierusalem; an interrogation;
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how oft would I? quoties volui? And lastly, an Icon or lively expression to the eye; sicut galina congregat pullos suos; how oft would I? How often volui? And lastly, an Icon or lively expression to the eye; sicut galina congregate pullos suos;
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As the hen gathereth her chickens under her wings. As the hen gathereth her chickens under her wings.
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Where are now our Anabaptists, and plaine pack-staffe methodists, who esteeme of all flowers of Rhetoricke in Sermons no better then stinking weedes,
Where Are now our Anabaptists, and plain pack-staff methodists, who esteem of all flowers of Rhetoric in Sermons no better then stinking weeds,
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and of all elegancies of speech then of prophane spells? For against their wills, at unawares they censure the holy Oracles of God in the first place, which excell all other writings;
and of all Elegances of speech then of profane spells? For against their wills, At unawares they censure the holy Oracles of God in the First place, which excel all other writings;
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as well in eloquence, as in Science;
as well in eloquence, as in Science;
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doubtlesse as the breath of a man hath more force in a Trunke, and the winde a lowder,
doubtless as the breath of a man hath more force in a Trunk, and the wind a Louder,
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and sweeter sound in the Organ-pipe, then in the open ayre, so the matter of our speech,
and Sweeten found in the Organ-pipe, then in the open air, so the matter of our speech,
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and the theame of our discourse which is conveyed through figures, and formes of Art, both sound sweeter to the eare,
and the theme of our discourse which is conveyed through figures, and forms of Art, both found Sweeten to the ear,
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and pierce deeper into the heart, there is in them plus NONLATINALPHABET, and NONLATINALPHABET, more evidence, and more efficacie, they make a fuller expression, and take a deeper impression.
and pierce Deeper into the heart, there is in them plus, and, more evidence, and more efficacy, they make a fuller expression, and take a Deeper impression.
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Secondly, where are our prophane Criticks, who delight in the flesh-pots of Egypt, and loath Manna, admire carnall eloquence in Poets,
Secondly, where Are our profane Critics, who delight in the fleshpots of Egypt, and loath Manna, admire carnal eloquence in Poets,
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and heathen Oratours, and taske the Scriptures for rude simplicitie;
and heathen Orators, and task the Scriptures for rude simplicity;
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as neither doth that wee find in other bookes befit it. as neither does that we find in other books befit it.
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much lesse vent our spleene, or wreake our malice on them;
much less vent our spleen, or wreak our malice on them;
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Yet is there admirable eloquence in it, and farre surpassing which, we find in all other writings;
Yet is there admirable eloquence in it, and Far surpassing which, we find in all other writings;
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Wherefore Politian the Grammarian, who pretended he durst not touch any leafe in the Bible,
Wherefore Politian the Grammarian, who pretended he durst not touch any leaf in the bible,
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for feare of defiling the puritie of his language or slurring the glosse of his style, is condemned,
for Fear of defiling the purity of his language or slurring the gloss of his style, is condemned,
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as well by learned humanists, as Divines:
as well by learned humanists, as Divines:
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And Theopompus who went about to cloath Gods word with gay and trimme phrases of heathen Oratours,
And Theopompus who went about to cloth God's word with gay and trim phrases of heathen Orators,
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and Poets, was punished by God with losse of his wits.
and Poets, was punished by God with loss of his wits.
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Thus have we viewed the forme, let us now have an eye to the matter, our Lords conquest over Death, and the Grave.
Thus have we viewed the Form, let us now have an eye to the matter, our lords conquest over Death, and the Grave.
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There are two things most dreadfull to the nature of man, Death and the Grave, the one severeth the soule, the other consumeth the body,
There Are two things most dreadful to the nature of man, Death and the Grave, the one severeth the soul, the other consumeth the body,
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and resolveth it in• … dust;
and resolves it in• … dust;
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the valiantest conquerours that with their bloody flags and colours have strucke a terrour unto all Nations,
the valiantest conquerors that with their bloody flags and colours have struck a terror unto all nations,
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yet have beene affrighted themselves at the displaying of the pale and wan colours of Death:
yet have been affrighted themselves At the displaying of the pale and wan colours of Death:
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the most retired Philosophers, and Monkes, who have lived in Cells, and Caves under the ground:
the most retired Philosophers, and Monks, who have lived in Cells, and Caves under the ground:
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yet have beene startled at the sight of their Grave.
yet have been startled At the sighed of their Grave.
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How much then are wee indebted to our Christian faith, that not only overcommeth the world,
How much then Are we indebted to our Christian faith, that not only Overcometh the world,
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but also conquereth the feare of Death, and the grave, and dareth both in the words of my Text;
but also conquereth the Fear of Death, and the grave, and dareth both in the words of my Text;
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O death, sting mee if thou canst; O grave, conquer mee if thou bee able; O death, where is thy sting; O death, sting me if thou Canst; Oh grave, conquer me if thou be able; Oh death, where is thy sting;
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O grave, where is thy victorie. Oh grave, where is thy victory.
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In which words the Apostle like a Cryer, calleth Death and the Grave into the Court,
In which words the Apostle like a Crier, calls Death and the Grave into the Court,
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and examineth them upon two Articles, first concerning the sting of the one, secondly concerning the victorie of the other:
and examineth them upon two Articles, First Concerning the sting of the one, secondly Concerning the victory of the other:
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Will it please you then to fixe the eye of your observation upon the parts of this Text,
Will it please you then to fix the eye of your observation upon the parts of this Text,
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as they are layd before you in termes of Law. 1 A Citation. 2 An Examination.
as they Are laid before you in terms of Law. 1 A Citante. 2 an Examination.
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In the Citation upon 1 the manner of it, 2 the parties cited 1 Death, 2 Grave.
In the Citante upon 1 the manner of it, 2 the parties cited 1 Death, 2 Grave.
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In the Examination 1 Upon the first Interrogatorie put to Death touching the ledging of his sting. 2 Upon the second Interrogatorie put to the Grave, touching the field of his victorie.
In the Examination 1 Upon the First Interrogatory put to Death touching the ledging of his sting. 2 Upon the second Interrogatory put to the Grave, touching the field of his victory.
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First, for the manner of Citing, it is by an Apostrophe, a figure often accurring in holy Scripture,
First, for the manner of Citing, it is by an Apostrophe, a figure often accurring in holy Scripture,
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as in the booke of Kings, O Altar, Altar, O ye mountaines of Gilboa, and of the Psalmes;
as in the book of Kings, Oh Altar, Altar, Oh you Mountains of Gilboa, and of the Psalms;
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lift up ye gates, and bee ye lift up you everlasting doores: lift up the gates, and be you lift up you everlasting doors:
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and of the Canticles, Arise O North, and blow O South, and in the Prophets, O earth, earth, earth.
and of the Canticles, Arise Oh North, and blow Oh South, and in the prophets, Oh earth, earth, earth.
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In imitation of which strings of rhetoricke the Auncient Fathers in their funerall Orations, many times turned to the dead,
In imitation of which strings of rhetoric the Ancient Father's in their funeral Orations, many times turned to the dead,
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and used such compellations as these, aud• … Consta• … 〈 ◊ 〉 Paula, heare O 〈 ◊ 〉, farewell O Paula.
and used such compellations as these, aud• … Consta• … 〈 ◊ 〉 Paula, hear Oh 〈 ◊ 〉, farewell Oh Paula.
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From which passages our adversaries very weakely, if not ridiculously inferres the invocation of Saints departed, making weapons of plumes of leathers, and arguments of ornaments;
From which passages our Adversaries very weakly, if not ridiculously infers the invocation of Saints departed, making weapons of plumes of leathers, and Arguments of Ornament;
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and which is farre worse, Divinitie of rhetoricke, and articles of faith, of tropes of sentences.
and which is Far Worse, Divinity of rhetoric, and Articles of faith, of tropes of sentences.
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By a like consequence, they might conclude that hills and trees, and the earth, and gates,
By a like consequence, they might conclude that hills and trees, and the earth, and gates,
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and death, and hell have eyes to looke upon us, or eares to heare us, or that we ought to invocate them;
and death, and hell have eyes to look upon us, or ears to hear us, or that we ought to invocate them;
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because the Holy Ghost maketh such Apostrophes to them, as the Fathers doe to the soules of Saints newly departed out of their bodies.
Because the Holy Ghost makes such Apostrophes to them, as the Father's do to the Souls of Saints newly departed out of their bodies.
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Secondly, for the parties here cited and called in their order; first Death, and then the Grave:
Secondly, for the parties Here cited and called in their order; First Death, and then the Grave:
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Death goes before the Grave, because men dye before they are buried, and the Grave is properly no Grave, till it bee possessed by a dead bodie,
Death Goes before the Grave, Because men die before they Are buried, and the Grave is properly no Grave, till it be possessed by a dead body,
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before it is but a hole or pit. O Death, In Hebrew Maveth, from Muth, whence mutus in Latine is derived;
before it is but a hold or pit. Oh Death, In Hebrew Maveth, from Muth, whence Mutus in Latin is derived;
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and mute in English, because Death bereaveth us of speech; and for a like reason the Grave is tearmed Domus silentii, a house of silence.
and mute in English, Because Death bereaveth us of speech; and for a like reason the Grave is termed Domus silentii, a house of silence.
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In Greeke, NONLATINALPHABET, either quasi NONLATINALPHABET from NONLATINALPHABET or quasi NONLATINALPHABET snpple NONLATINALPHABET, either from a word signifying to stretch, because death stretcheth out the bodie;
In Greek,, either quasi from or quasi snpple, either from a word signifying to stretch, Because death Stretcheth out the body;
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or from words signifying to tend upwards, because by death the soule is carried upwards, returning to God that gave it.
or from words signifying to tend upward, Because by death the soul is carried upward, returning to God that gave it.
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In Latine Mors either quasi NONLATINALPHABET, our fatall portion, or as Saint Austine will have it a morsu, because the biting of the Serpent caused it.
In Latin Mors either quasi, our fatal portion, or as Saint Augustine will have it a Morsu, Because the biting of the Serpent caused it.
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The letter or word, is but like the barke or rinde, the sense is the juyce;
The Letter or word, is but like the bark or rind, the sense is the juice;
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yet here wee may sucke some sweetnesse from the barke or rinde:
yet Here we may suck Some sweetness from the bark or rind:
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From the hebrew Muth we learne that our tongues must bee bound to their good behaviour concerning the dead, we must not make them our ordinarie table talke, or breake jeasts upon them;
From the hebrew Muth we Learn that our tongues must be bound to their good behaviour Concerning the dead, we must not make them our ordinary table talk, or break jests upon them;
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wee must never speake of them but in a serious and regardfull manner, de mortuis nil nisi bene;
we must never speak of them but in a serious and regardful manner, de mortuis nil nisi bene;
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From the Greeke NONLATINALPHABET as it is derived from NONLATINALPHABET mutando τ tenuem in Θ aspiratam, wee must learne to extend our hands to the poore, especially neare death, which stretcheth out our bodies,
From the Greek as it is derived from mutando τ tenuem in Θ aspiratam, we must Learn to extend our hands to the poor, especially near death, which Stretcheth out our bodies,
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and to send our thoughts NONLATINALPHABET, to the things that are above, whether if wee dye well the Angells shall imediately carrie our souls.
and to send our thoughts, to the things that Are above, whither if we die well the Angels shall Immediately carry our Souls.
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From the Latine mors so tearmed quasi NONLATINALPHABET or NONLATINALPHABET a NONLATINALPHABET divido, wee are to learne to bee contented with our lot and beare it patiently;
From the Latin mors so termed quasi or a divido, we Are to Learn to be contented with our lot and bear it patiently;
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considering first, that wee brought it upon our selves, secondly, that wee gaine this singular benefit by it, that our miserie shall not bee immortall.
considering First, that we brought it upon our selves, secondly, that we gain this singular benefit by it, that our misery shall not be immortal.
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O Death! to which Death speaketh the Apostle? for the Scripture maketh mention of the first and second death, Oh Death! to which Death speaks the Apostle? for the Scripture makes mention of the First and second death,
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and Saint Ambrose also of a third.
and Saint Ambrose also of a third.
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The first Death with him is the death of nature, of which it is sayd, they shall seeke death and not finde it:
The First Death with him is the death of nature, of which it is said, they shall seek death and not find it:
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The second of sinne, of which it is said, the soule that sinneth shall dye the death:
The second of sin, of which it is said, the soul that Sinneth shall die the death:
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The third, of grace, which sets a period not to nature but to sinne.
The third, of grace, which sets a Period not to nature but to sin.
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The Death here meant, is the first Death, or the Death of nature, which the Philosophers diversly define according to their divers opinions of the soule.
The Death Here meant, is the First Death, or the Death of nature, which the Philosophers diversely define according to their diverse opinions of the soul.
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Aristoxemis who held the soule to bee an harmonie, consequently defined Death to bee a discord.Aristoxenus who held the soul to be an harmony, consequently defined Death to be a discord.
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• … len, who held the soule to be Crasis, or a temper; Death to be a distemper.• … len, who held the soul to be Crasis, or a temper; Death to be a distemper.
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Zeno, who held the soule to bee a • … ire; Death to bee an extinction.Zeno, who held the soul to be a • … ire; Death to be an extinction.
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Those Philosophers who held the soule to be NONLATINALPHABET, that is, as Tullie interpreteth it continuam • … tionem, Death to bee a cessation.
Those Philosophers who held the soul to be, that is, as Tullie interpreteth it continuam • … tionem, Death to be a cessation.
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The vulgar of the Heathen who held the soule to bee a breath; Death to be an expiration.
The Vulgar of the Heathen who held the soul to be a breath; Death to be an expiration.
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Lastly, the Platonickes who held the soule to be an immortall spiri• …;
Lastly, the Platonics who held the soul to be an immortal spiri• …;
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Death to bee a dissolution, or seperation of the soule from the bodie, and this is two fold. 1 Naturall, 2 Violent.
Death to be a dissolution, or separation of the soul from the body, and this is two fold. 1 Natural, 2 Violent.
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1 Naturall, when of it selfe the naturall heate is extinguished or radicall moisture consumed; for our life in Scripture is compared, and in sculpture resembled to a burning lampe:
1 Natural, when of it self the natural heat is extinguished or radical moisture consumed; for our life in Scripture is compared, and in sculpture resembled to a burning lamp:
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the fire which kindleth the flame in this light, is naturall heate; and the oyle which feedeth it, is radicall moisture.
the fire which kindleth the flame in this Light, is natural heat; and the oil which feeds it, is radical moisture.
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Without flame there is no light, without oyle to maintaine it no flame; in like manner, if either naturall heate or radicall moisture fayle, life cannot last.
Without flame there is no Light, without oil to maintain it no flame; in like manner, if either natural heat or radical moisture fail, life cannot last.
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2 Violent, when the soule is forced untimely out of the body;
2 Violent, when the soul is forced untimely out of the body;
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of this Death there are so many shapes, that no Painter could ever yet draw them.
of this Death there Are so many shapes, that no Painter could ever yet draw them.
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Wee come but one way into the World, but we goea thousand out of it:
we come but one Way into the World, but we goea thousand out of it:
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as wee see in a Garden-pot, the water is powred in but at one place, to wit the narrow mouth,
as we see in a Garden-pot, the water is poured in but At one place, to wit the narrow Mouth,
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but it runneth out at 100 holes.
but it Runneth out At 100 holes.
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Dye Some 1 By fire as the Sodomites. 2 By water, as the old World. 3 By the infection of the Ayre,
Die some 1 By fire as the Sodomites. 2 By water, as the old World. 3 By the infection of the Air,
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as threescore and ten thousand in Davids time. 4 By the opening of the earth, as Corah, Dathan, and Abiram, Amphiraus, and two Cities, Buris, and Helice.
as threescore and ten thousand in Davids time. 4 By the opening of the earth, as Corah, Dathan, and Abiram, Amphiraus, and two Cities, Buris, and Helice.
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Some meet with Death In 1 Their Coach, as Antiochus. 2 Their chamber, as Domitian. 3 Their bed,
some meet with Death In 1 Their Coach, as Antiochus. 2 Their chamber, as Domitian. 3 Their Bed,
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as Iohn the Twelfe. 4 The Theater, as Caligula. 5 The Senate, as Caesar. 6 The Temple,
as John the Twelfe. 4 The Theater, as Caligula. 5 The Senate, as Caesar. 6 The Temple,
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as Zenacherib. 7 Their Table, as Claudius. 8 At the Lords-Table, as Pope Victor, and Henry of 〈 ◊ 〉.
as Sennacherib. 7 Their Table, as Claudius. 8 At the Lords-Table, as Pope Victor, and Henry of 〈 ◊ 〉.
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Death woundeth and striketh some With 1 A pen-knife, as Seneca. 2 A stilletto, as Henry the Fourth. 3 A sword,
Death wounds and striketh Some With 1 A penknife, as Senecca. 2 A Stiletto, as Henry the Fourth. 3 A sword,
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as Paul. 4 A Fullers beame, as Iames the Lords Brother. 5 A Saw, as Isaiah. 6 A stone,
as Paul. 4 A Fullers beam, as James the lords Brother. 5 A Saw, as Isaiah. 6 A stone,
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as Pyrrhus. 7 A thunderbolt, as Anustatius. What should I speake of Felones de se, such as have throwne away their soules.
as Phyrrhus. 7 A thunderbolt, as Anastatius. What should I speak of Felons de see, such as have thrown away their Souls.
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Sardanapalus made a great fire and leaped into it. Lucreti• … stabbed her selfe. Cleopatra put an Aspe to her breast; and stung therewith dyed presently.Sardanapalus made a great fire and leapt into it. Lucreti• … stabbed her self. Cleopatra put an Asp to her breast; and stung therewith died presently.
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Saul fell upon his owne sword. Iudas hanged himselfe. Peronius cut his owne veines. Heremius beate out his owne braines.Saul fell upon his own sword. Iudas hanged himself. Peronius Cut his own Veins. Heremius beat out his own brains.
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Licinius • … oaked himselfe with a napkin. Por• … ia dyed by swallowing hot burning coales.Licinius • … oaked himself with a napkin. Por• … in died by swallowing hight burning coals.
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Ha• … ibal • … ked po• … son out of his ring. Demosth• … s out of his Pen, &c. What seemeth so loose as the soule and the bodie, which is plucked out with a haire, driven out with a sm• … ll, frayed out with a phancie? verily that seemeth to be but a breath in the nosthrills which is taken away with a • … ent;Ha• … ibal • … ked po• … son out of his ring. Demosth• … s out of his Pen, etc. What seems so lose as the soul and the body, which is plucked out with a hair, driven out with a sm• … ll, frayed out with a fancy? verily that seems to be but a breath in the nostrils which is taken away with a • … ent;
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a shadow w• … ch is driven away with a scare-crow; a dreame which is f• … yed away with a phansie;
a shadow w• … changed is driven away with a scarecrow; a dream which is f• … yed away with a fancy;
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a vapour which is driven away with a pu• … e; a conceit which goes away with a passion;
a vapour which is driven away with a pu• … e; a conceit which Goes away with a passion;
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a toy that leaves us with a laughter:
a toy that leaves us with a laughter:
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yet griefe kild Homer, • … hter Phile• … on, a ha• … e in his milke Fabius, a flye in his throat Adrian, a smell of lime in his nosthrills Iovian, the snu• … of a candle a Child in Pl• … e, a ker• … ll of a Raison Anacyeon, and a Icesickle one in Martial, which caused the Poet to melt into teares, saying O ubi mors non est, si jugulatis aquae? what cannot make an end of us,
yet grief killed Homer, • … hter Phile• … on, a ha• … e in his milk Fabius, a fly in his throat Adrian, a smell of lime in his nostrils Iovian, the snu• … of a candle a Child in Pl• … e, a ker• … ll of a Raison Anacyeon, and a Icicle one in Martial, which caused the Poet to melt into tears, saying O ubi mors non est, si jugulatis Water? what cannot make an end of us,
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if a small drop of water congealed can doe it?
if a small drop of water congealed can do it?
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In these regards wee may 〈 ◊ 〉 the aff• … ive in my • … xt into 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉, and say • … uly,
In these regards we may 〈 ◊ 〉 the aff• … ive in my • … xt into 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉, and say • … uly,
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though no• … in the Apostles sense ▪ O Death where i• … not thy sting? 〈 ◊ 〉 w• … see i• … • … st ou• … in 〈 ◊ 〉, in our 〈 ◊ 〉, in 〈 ◊ 〉 apparell, in our breath, in the Co• … t, in the.
though no• … in the Apostles sense ▪ Oh Death where i• … not thy sting? 〈 ◊ 〉 w• … see i• … • … Saint ou• … in 〈 ◊ 〉, in our 〈 ◊ 〉, in 〈 ◊ 〉 apparel, in our breath, in the Co• … tO, in thee.
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Countrey, in the Ci• … in the Field, in the Land ▪ in the S• …, in the chamber, in the Church,
Country, in the Ci• … in the Field, in the Land ▪ in the S• …, in the chamber, in the Church,
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and in the Church-yard, where we meet with the second partie to bee examined, to wit the Grave.
and in the Churchyard, where we meet with the second party to be examined, to wit the Grave.
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O Grave, NONLATINALPHABET, In the language of Ashdod it signifieth one thing, but in the language of Canaan, another.Oh Grave,, In the language of Ashdod it signifies one thing, but in the language of Canaan, Another.
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The Heathen writers understand by it
The Heathen writers understand by it
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First, the first matter out of which all things are drawn, and into which they are last of all resolved.
First, the First matter out of which all things Are drawn, and into which they Are last of all resolved.
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So Hippocrates taketh the word in his Aph.
So Hippocrates Takes the word in his Aph
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Secondly, the ruler of the Region of darknesse, or prince of Hell, so Hesiod. taketh it, NONLATINALPHABET. Hes. op. & dies.
Secondly, the ruler of the Region of darkness, or Prince of Hell, so Hesiod. Takes it,. Hes. open. & die.
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Thirdly, the state and condition of the dead, or death it selfe, so Homer taketh it. 〈 ◊ 〉.
Thirdly, the state and condition of the dead, or death it self, so Homer Takes it. 〈 ◊ 〉.
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NONLATINALPHABET. In the language of Canaan, it is either taken for the place of torment of the damned;
. In the language of Canaan, it is either taken for the place of torment of the damned;
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And in hell he lift up his eys being in torments, and seeth Abraham afarre off, and Lazarus in his bosome. And in hell he lift up his eyes being in torments, and sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
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Secondly, for the Grave, and that most frequently in the Seventie Interpreters, as namely, I will goe downe into H• … des to my sonne; that is, the Grave: Secondly, for the Grave, and that most frequently in the Seventie Interpreters, as namely, I will go down into H• … des to my son; that is, the Grave:
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and let not his h• … ie head goe downe into Hades, that is the grave, in peace;
and let not his h• … ie head go down into Hades, that is the grave, in peace;
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and in death there is 〈 ◊ 〉 r• … berance of thee, and who will give thee thankes in H• … es, that is the Grave;
and in death there is 〈 ◊ 〉 r• … berance of thee, and who will give thee thanks in H• … es, that is the Grave;
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and what man is hee that • … veth and shall not see death, and shall bee deliver his soule from the hands of Hades? that is the Grave,
and what man is he that • … veth and shall not see death, and shall be deliver his soul from the hands of Hades? that is the Grave,
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and Hades that is the Grave cannot praise thee, Death cannot celebrate thee; and so it must bee here taken.
and Hades that is the Grave cannot praise thee, Death cannot celebrate thee; and so it must be Here taken.
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For though Hell in regard of the Elect bee conquered, yet it • … rnally possesseth the reproba• … e men and Devills;
For though Hell in regard of the Elect be conquered, yet it • … rnally Possesses the reproba• … e men and Devils;
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neither 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 bee destroyed at the day of Judgement, o• … em• … d, but in • … ed rather ▪ and reple• … ed with the bo• … es of all the damned, whose soules are there a• … eadie.
neither 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 be destroyed At the day of Judgement, o• … em• … worser, but in • … ed rather ▪ and reple• … ed with the bo• … es of all the damned, whose Souls Are there a• … eadie.
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But Hades that is the Grave, shall lose a• … 〈 ◊ 〉 • … ptives and prisoners,
But Hades that is the Grave, shall loose a• … 〈 ◊ 〉 • … ptives and Prisoners,
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for the e• … h and sea shall cast up 〈 ◊ 〉 their dead.
for the e• … h and sea shall cast up 〈 ◊ 〉 their dead.
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Wee have the parties to bee exam• … ed, let us now ▪ here the Articles upon which they are to bee exam• … ed. First Death is to answer to this 〈 ◊ 〉, where is thy s• … ng? these words may bee understood • … o ma• … r of wayes. 1 Actively. 2 Passively.
we have the parties to be exam• … ed, let us now ▪ Here the Articles upon which they Are to be exam• … ed. First Death is to answer to this 〈 ◊ 〉, where is thy s• … ng? these words may be understood • … oh ma• … r of ways. 1 Actively. 2 Passively.
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1 Passively, where is thy sting? that is the sting thrust out by Deat• … 〈 ◊ 〉 which 〈 ◊ 〉 the 〈 ◊ 〉 of Death is 〈 ◊ 〉 other then the present sence of the desert of death,
1 Passively, where is thy sting? that is the sting thrust out by Deat• … 〈 ◊ 〉 which 〈 ◊ 〉 the 〈 ◊ 〉 of Death is 〈 ◊ 〉 other then the present sense of the desert of death,
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and guilt of conscience, 〈 ◊ 〉 a dread• … 〈 … 〉 take away this 〈 … 〉 for sinn• … 〈 … 〉 no 〈 … 〉 • … is Saints,
and guilt of conscience, 〈 ◊ 〉 a dread• … 〈 … 〉 take away this 〈 … 〉 for sinn• … 〈 … 〉 no 〈 … 〉 • … is Saints,
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and 〈 … 〉 of a punishment of sinne, a remedie against all sinne;
and 〈 … 〉 of a punishment of sin, a remedy against all sin;
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of a short and fearefull cut to eternall death, a faire and safe draw-bridge to eternall life.
of a short and fearful Cut to Eternal death, a fair and safe drawbridge to Eternal life.
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2 Actively, where is thy sting? that is the sting which causeth and bringeth Death: In this sense the sting of death is sinne, non quem mors fecit,
2 Actively, where is thy sting? that is the sting which Causes and brings Death: In this sense the sting of death is sin, non Whom mors fecit,
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sed quo mors facta est peccato enim morimur, non morte pecc• … mus, as Saint Austine most accutely and eloquently;sed quo mors facta est Peccato enim morimur, non morte pecc• … mus, as Saint Augustine most acutely and eloquently;
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Sinne is sayd to bee the sting of Death, as a cup of poyson is sayd to bee a potion of death, that is, a potion bringing death, for wee dye by sinne;
Sin is said to be the sting of Death, as a cup of poison is said to be a potion of death, that is, a potion bringing death, for we die by sin;
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wee sinne not by death, sinne is not the off-spring of death, but death the offspring of sinne; we sin not by death, sin is not the offspring of death, but death the offspring of sin;
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or as the Apostle tearmeth it the wages of sinne. And it is just with God to pay the sinner this wages, by rendring death to sinne, and punishing sinne with death:
or as the Apostle termeth it the wages of sin. And it is just with God to pay the sinner this wages, by rendering death to sin, and punishing sin with death:
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That wee might bee made the righteousnesse of God in him, for the chastisement of our peace was upon him, That we might be made the righteousness of God in him, for the chastisement of our peace was upon him,
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because sinne severeth the soule from God, and not onely grieveth and despightfully ▪ entreateth, but without repentance, in the end thrusteth the spirit out of doores:
Because sin severeth the soul from God, and not only Grieveth and despitefully ▪ entreateth, but without Repentance, in the end thrusts the Spirit out of doors:
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And what more agreeable to Divine justice, then that the soule which willingly severeth her selfe from God, should bee unwillingly severed from the bodie? and that the spirit should bee expelled of his residence in the flesh, which expelleth Gods grace,
And what more agreeable to Divine Justice, then that the soul which willingly severeth her self from God, should be unwillingly severed from the body? and that the Spirit should be expelled of his residence in the Flesh, which expelleth God's grace,
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and excludeth his Spirit from a residence in the soul? This sting of death is like the Adders, two forked or double;
and excludeth his Spirit from a residence in the soul? This sting of death is like the Adders, two forked or double;
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for it is either originall or actuall sinne;
for it is either original or actual sin;
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originall sinne is the sting of death, in the day thou eatest of the Tree of knowledge, thou shalt surely dye: and as by one man sinne came into the World,
original sin is the sting of death, in the day thou Eatest of the Tree of knowledge, thou shalt surely die: and as by one man sin Come into the World,
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and death by sinne, and so death passed upon all men, for that all had sinned. and death by sin, and so death passed upon all men, for that all had sinned.
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Secondly, actuall sinne is the sting ▪ of death; the soule that sinneth, it shall dye;
Secondly, actual sin is the sting ▪ of death; the soul that Sinneth, it shall die;
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the sonne shall not beare the iniquitie of the father, nor the father the iniquity of the sonne, the righteousnesse of the righteous shall bee upon him,
the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, nor the father the iniquity of the son, the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him,
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and the wickednesse of the wicked shall bee upon him. Howbeit, if wee speake properly, originall sinne as it is a pronesse to all sinne,and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him. Howbeit, if we speak properly, original sin as it is a Promise to all sin,
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so it maketh us rather obnoxious to death, then dead men: but actuall sinne without repentance, slayes out-right.
so it makes us rather obnoxious to death, then dead men: but actual sin without Repentance, slays outright.
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Adam did not die the day hee eat the fruit, but that day became mortalis, or morti obnoxius, guiltie of death, or liable to it;Adam did not die the day he eat the fruit, but that day became Mortalis, or morti obnoxius, guilty of death, or liable to it;
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originall sinne alone maketh us mortes, but actuall mortuos, dead men.
original sin alone makes us mortes, but actual Mortuos, dead men.
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The Devill like to a Hornet, sometimes pricks us onely, but leaveth not his sting in us, sometime he leaveth his sting in us and thats farre the more dangerous.
The devil like to a Hornet, sometime pricks us only, but Leaveth not his sting in us, sometime he Leaveth his sting in us and thats Far the more dangerous.
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He is pricked only with this sting, who sinneth suddenly and presently repenteth:
He is pricked only with this sting, who Sinneth suddenly and presently Repenteth:
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but he who the Devil bringeth to a habit or custome insinne, in him hee leaveth his sting.
but he who the devil brings to a habit or custom insinne, in him he Leaveth his sting.
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Now wee know what the sting is, let us enquire where it is? The answer is,
Now we know what the sting is, let us inquire where it is? The answer is,
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if wee speake of the reprobate men, or Devills, it remaineth in their consciences;
if we speak of the Reprobate men, or Devils, it remains in their Consciences;
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if wee speake of the Elect, it is plucked out of their soules, and it was put in our Saviours bodie,
if we speak of the Elect, it is plucked out of their Souls, and it was put in our Saviors body,
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and there deaded and lost, for hee that knew no sinne, was made sinne for us, to wit, by imputing our sinne to him,
and there deadened and lost, for he that knew no sin, was made sin for us, to wit, by imputing our sin to him,
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and inflicting the punishment thereof upon him;
and inflicting the punishment thereof upon him;
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and by his stripes were wee healed, who his owne selfe bare our sinnes in his owne body on the tree.
and by his stripes were we healed, who his own self bore our Sins in his own body on the tree.
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Athanasius representeth the manner of it, by the similitude of a Waspe losing her sting in a Rocke, Vespa accule• … fodiens petram, &c. as an angry Waspe thrusteth her sting into a rocke, cannot pierce or enter farre into it,
Athanasius Representeth the manner of it, by the similitude of a Wasp losing her sting in a Rock, Vespa accule• … fodiens Petram, etc. as an angry Wasp thrusts her sting into a rock, cannot pierce or enter Far into it,
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but either breaketh her sting, or loseth it all:
but either breaks her sting, or loses it all:
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so Death assaulting the Lord of life, and striving with all her might to sting him, hurt not him,
so Death assaulting the Lord of life, and striving with all her might to sting him, hurt not him,
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but disarmed her selfe of her sting for ever. The first interrogatorie is answered, wee know where Deaths sting is;but disarmed her self of her sting for ever. The First interrogatory is answered, we know where Death's sting is;
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let us now consider of the second interrogatorie, concerning the victorie of the Grave;
let us now Consider of the second interrogatory, Concerning the victory of the Grave;
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O grave! where is thy victorie? If the Grave, as shee openeth her mouth wide,O grave! where is thy victory? If the Grave, as she Openeth her Mouth wide,
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so she could speake, shee would answer:
so she could speak, she would answer:
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My victories are to be seene in Macpelah, Golgotha; in all the gulphs of the Sea,
My victories Are to be seen in Machpelah, Golgotha; in all the gulfs of the Sea,
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and Caves and pits of the Earth, where the dead have beene bestowed since the beginning of the world.
and Caves and pits of the Earth, where the dead have been bestowed since the beginning of the world.
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My victorie is in the fire, in the water, in the earth, in all Churnells and Caemitaries,
My victory is in the fire, in the water, in the earth, in all Churnells and Caemitaries,
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or dormitories, in the bellies of fish, in the mawes of beasts, in holy shrines, Tombes and sepulchres, wheresoever corpses have beene put, and are yet reserved.
or dormitories, in the bellies of Fish, in the maws of beasts, in holy shrines, Tombs and sepulchres, wheresoever corpses have been put, and Are yet reserved.
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Of all that ever Death arrested, and they by order of divine Justice have beene committed to my custodie, never any but one escaped, whom the heaven of heavens could not containe, much lesse any earthly prison, he might truly say, and none but he;
Of all that ever Death arrested, and they by order of divine justice have been committed to my custody, never any but one escaped, whom the heaven of heavens could not contain, much less any earthly prison, he might truly say, and none but he;
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O grave! where is thy victorie? all save him I keepe in safe custodie, that were ever sent to mee.O grave! where is thy victory? all save him I keep in safe custody, that were ever sent to me.
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Yet may all that die in Iesus, and expect a glorious Resurrection by him, even now by faith insult over the Grave,
Yet may all that die in Iesus, and expect a glorious Resurrection by him, even now by faith insult over the Grave,
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for Faith calleth those things that are not, as if they were, it looketh backward as farre as the Creation, which produced all things at the first of nothing:
for Faith calls those things that Are not, as if they were, it looks backward as Far as the Creation, which produced all things At the First of nothing:
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and as farre forward to the resurrection which shall restore all things from nothing, or that which is as much as nothing;and as Far forward to the resurrection which shall restore all things from nothing, or that which is as much as nothing;
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Faith with an eye annointed with the eye-salve of the spirit seeth death swallowed up into victorie, and the earth and sea casting up all their dead,
Faith with an eye anointed with the eyesalve of the Spirit sees death swallowed up into victory, and the earth and sea casting up all their dead,
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and upon this evidence of things not seene triumpheth over Death and Hell, saying, O Death, where is thy sting? O Hell, where is thy victorie? and upon this evidence of things not seen Triumpheth over Death and Hell, saying, Oh Death, where is thy sting? O Hell, where is thy victory?
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Wee have spoken hitherto of Death and the Grave, let us now heare what they have to say to us.
we have spoken hitherto of Death and the Grave, let us now hear what they have to say to us.
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Death saith, feare not mee; the Grave, Weepe not immoderately for the dead:
Death Says, Fear not me; the Grave, Weep not immoderately for the dead:
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Death bids us die to sinne: the Grave, Burie all thy injuries and wrongs in the pit of oblivion;
Death bids us die to sin: the Grave, Bury all thy injuries and wrongs in the pit of oblivion;
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both say to us, flye sinne, and neither of us can hurt you;
both say to us, fly sin, and neither of us can hurt you;
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both say to us, Give thankes to him, who hath given you victorie over u• … both, the sting of death pricks you not,
both say to us, Give thanks to him, who hath given you victory over u• … both, the sting of death pricks you not,
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but if you die in the bosome of Christ, rather delights and tickles you. Death is no more Death, but a sleepe;
but if you die in the bosom of christ, rather delights and tickles you. Death is no more Death, but a sleep;
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the Grave is no more a grave, but abed. the Grave is no more a grave, but abed.
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Death is but the putting off of our old rags, the Grave is the Vestrie; and the Resurrection, the new dressing, and richly embroydering them.
Death is but the putting off of our old rags, the Grave is the Vestry; and the Resurrection, the new dressing, and richly embroidering them.
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Enough hath beene said to convince us, that Death which before was like a Serpent armed with a deadly sting, is now but like a silly flye that buzzeth about us, but cannot sting.
Enough hath been said to convince us, that Death which before was like a Serpent armed with a deadly sting, is now but like a silly fly that buzzeth about us, but cannot sting.
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Yet as long as there is sinne in us, we cannot but in some degree feare Death:
Yet as long as there is sin in us, we cannot but in Some degree Fear Death:
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and as long as naturall affection remaines in us, take on for them that are taken away. Neither doth Christian religion plucke out these affections by the roote, but only prune them.
and as long as natural affection remains in us, take on for them that Are taken away. Neither does Christian Religion pluck out these affections by the root, but only prune them.
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All that my exhortation driveth unto, is but to moderate passion by reason; feare by hope, griefe by faith, and nature by grace:
All that my exhortation drives unto, is but to moderate passion by reason; Fear by hope, grief by faith, and nature by grace:
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Let love expresse it selfe, yet so that in affection to the dead, we hurt not the living:
Let love express it self, yet so that in affection to the dead, we hurt not the living:
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Let the naturall springs of teares swell, but not too much overflow their bankes: let not our eye be all upon our losse on earth,
Let the natural springs of tears swell, but not too much overflow their banks: let not our eye be all upon our loss on earth,
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but our brothers gaine also in heaven, and let the one counter-ballance at least, the other.
but our Brother's gain also in heaven, and let the one counterbalance At least, the other.
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The parish hath lost a great stay, his company in London a speciall ornament, his Wife a carefull Husband, her Children a most tender Father, the poore a good friend;
The parish hath lost a great stay, his company in London a special ornament, his Wife a careful Husband, her Children a most tender Father, the poor a good friend;
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for besides that which his right hand gave in his life-time, which his left hand knew not of;
for beside that which his right hand gave in his lifetime, which his left hand knew not of;
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by his Will hee bequeathed certaine summes of money, for a stock to those Parishes wherein hee formerly lived,
by his Will he bequeathed certain sums of money, for a stock to those Parishes wherein he formerly lived,
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and to the poore of this, twentie pounds to be distributed at his Funerall.
and to the poor of this, twentie pounds to be distributed At his Funeral.
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Many shall find losse of him, but he hath gained God, and is found of him (no doubt) in peace,
Many shall find loss of him, but he hath gained God, and is found of him (not doubt) in peace,
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for there were many tokens of a true child of God, very conspicuous in his life and death.
for there were many tokens of a true child of God, very conspicuous in his life and death.
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Hee was just in his dealings, and soug• … t peace all his life, and 〈 ◊ 〉 i• … hee forgot nothing so easily as wrongs,
He was just in his dealings, and soug• … tO peace all his life, and 〈 ◊ 〉 i• … he forgotten nothing so Easily as wrongs,
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and though h• … e• … oyed the blessings of this world in abundant measure,
and though h• … e• … oyed the blessings of this world in abundant measure,
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yet he joyed not i• … them, his heart was where his chiefe treasure • … ay, in heaven:
yet he joyed not i• … them, his heart was where his chief treasure • … ay, in heaven:
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he foretold his owne death, and the manner thereo• … ▪ • … hat it should be sudden;
he foretold his own death, and the manner thereo• … ▪ • … hat it should be sudden;
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and sudden it was, yet not unexpected, nor unprepared for;
and sudden it was, yet not unexpected, nor unprepared for;
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for three dayes before, he set his house in order, and desired to converse with Divines,
for three days before, he Set his house in order, and desired to converse with Divines,
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and all his discourse was of the kingdome of God, and the • … ers of the life to come.
and all his discourse was of the Kingdom of God, and the • … ers of the life to come.
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When the pangs of death came upon • … im, hee pra• … • … ost earnestly,
When the pangs of death Come upon • … im, he pra• … • … ost earnestly,
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and desired if it so stood with God ▪ good 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 be • … d,
and desired if it so stood with God ▪ good 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 be • … worser,
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yet uttered no speech of impatiencie, but being 〈 ◊ 〉 • … ow he did, answered that he was in Gods hands, to whom hee committed his soule as his faithfull Creatour, and so died as quietly as he lived;
yet uttered no speech of impatiency, but being 〈 ◊ 〉 • … owe he did, answered that he was in God's hands, to whom he committed his soul as his faithful Creator, and so died as quietly as he lived;
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wherefore sith he lived in Gods feare, and died in his favour, and shall rise againe in his power:
Wherefore sith he lived in God's Fear, and died in his favour, and shall rise again in his power:
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though the losse of him be a great cut unto us, as the losse of their children were to Pericles and Horatius Pulvillus; yet as the one hearing of their death as hee was at a solemn sacrifice kept on his Crowne;
though the loss of him be a great Cut unto us, as the loss of their children were to Pericles and Horatius Pulvillus; yet as the one hearing of their death as he was At a solemn sacrifice kept on his Crown;
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the other as hee was at a dedication, held still the pillar of the Temple in his hand, till the whole Ceremonie was performed.
the other as he was At a dedication, held still the pillar of the Temple in his hand, till the Whole Ceremony was performed.
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So let us continue our devotion notwithstanding this Parenthesis of sorrow, and make an end of our evening sacrifice concluding with the words of the Apostle immediatly following my Text;
So let us continue our devotion notwithstanding this Parenthesis of sorrow, and make an end of our evening sacrifice concluding with the words of the Apostle immediately following my Text;
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Thankes bee unto God, who hath given unto our brother, and will give unto us all, victorie over Death and the Grave; Thanks be unto God, who hath given unto our brother, and will give unto us all, victory over Death and the Grave;
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yea, and Hell too, through Iesus Christ, &c. FINIS.yea, and Hell too, through Iesus christ, etc. FINIS.
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FATO FATVM. OR, THE KING OF FEARES FRIGHTED AND VANQVISHED. SERMON XLIIII. HOSEA 13. 14. O Death I will bee thy plagues.FATO FATVM. OR, THE KING OF FEARS FRIGHTED AND VANQVISHED. SERMON XLIIII. HOSEA 13. 14. Oh Death I will be thy plagues.
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THE Rose is fenced with pricks, and the sweetest Flowers of Paradise (as this in my Tex• …) are beset with thorns or difficulties, which after I have plucked away, the holy Spirit assisting mee;
THE Rose is fenced with pricks, and the Sweetest Flowers of Paradise (as this in my Tex• …) Are beset with thorns or difficulties, which After I have plucked away, the holy Spirit assisting me;
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I will open the leaves and blow the flowers in the explication of this Scripture, and in the application therof smell to them;
I will open the leaves and blow the flowers in the explication of this Scripture, and in the application thereof smell to them;
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and draw from thence a savour of life unto life.
and draw from thence a savour of life unto life.
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The thorne groweth upon the divers• … tie of Translations, for Rabbi Shelamo Iarchi reads the words ego ero verba tua ô mors, I will bee thy words O Death ▪ Aben Ezra, ero causa tuae mortis, I will bee the cause of thy death.
The thorn grows upon the divers• … tie of Translations, for Rabbi Shelamo Jericho reads the words ego Ero verba tua o mors, I will be thy words Oh Death ▪ Ben Ezra, Ero causa tuae mortis, I will be the cause of thy death.
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Saint Ierome, ero mors tua ô mors, O Death, I will bee thy death, O Hell I will bite thee:
Saint Jerome, Ero mors tua o mors, Oh Death, I will be thy death, Oh Hell I will bite thee:
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and hee conceiveth, that when our Saviour descended into Hell, and his flesh in the Grave saw no corruption, hee spake these words to Death and Hell.
and he conceiveth, that when our Saviour descended into Hell, and his Flesh in the Grave saw no corruption, he spoke these words to Death and Hell.
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O Death, I will bee 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉, for therefore 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 that thou mightest 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 by my death ▪ O Hell I 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 • … d 〈 ◊ 〉 thee; Oh Death, I will be 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉, for Therefore 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 that thou Mightest 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 by my death ▪ Oh Hell I 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 • … worser 〈 ◊ 〉 thee;
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which devourest all things in 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ The 〈 ◊ 〉 • … nder the Hebrew 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 ô mo• … s 〈 ◊ 〉 whe• … 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 t• … indict• …? what hast 〈 ◊ 〉 to say aga• … the 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 God? Saint Pa• … l ubi stimulus tu• … NONLATINALPHABET, O Death where is thy sting? that is sayth Saint Austine, where is sinne wherewith wee are stung and poysoned? Is not this Chius ad Choum? doe not these Translations 〈 ◊ 〉 well agree as harpe and harrow? neither can it bee answered, (to salve the repugnancie, which devourest all things in 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ The 〈 ◊ 〉 • … nder the Hebrew 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 o mo• … s 〈 ◊ 〉 whe• … 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 t• … indict• …? what hast 〈 ◊ 〉 to say aga• … the 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 God? Saint Pa• … l ubi stimulus tu• …, Oh Death where is thy sting? that is say Saint Augustine, where is sin wherewith we Are stung and poisoned? Is not this Chius and Choum? do not these Translations 〈 ◊ 〉 well agree as harp and harrow? neither can it be answered, (to salve the repugnancy,
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and solve the difficultie) that Saint Paul (1 Cor. 15. 55) his words have no reference to this Text in the Prophet,
and solve the difficulty) that Saint Paul (1 Cor. 15. 55) his words have no Referente to this Text in the Prophet,
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for the last Translation approved by our Church in the marginall note upon the 1 Cor. 15. 55. • … ds us to this vers• … n Hos• … a; and wee finde no other place in all the Scriptures of the old Testament, to which the Apostle should allude bu• … this.
for the last translation approved by our Church in the marginal note upon the 1 Cor. 15. 55. • … ds us to this vers• … n Hos• … a; and we find no other place in all the Scriptures of the old Testament, to which the Apostle should allude bu• … this.
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And although Carvin endeavouring to untie this Gordia• … knot, saith • … orily, that it is evident that the Apostle 1 Cor. 15. doth not alledge the testimony of the Prophet to confirme any Point of D• … delivered by him;
And although Carvin endeavouring to untie this Gordia• … knot, Says • … orily, that it is evident that the Apostle 1 Cor. 15. does not allege the testimony of the Prophet to confirm any Point of D• … Delivered by him;
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yet Calvin his evidence, for it seemes to mee obscure and inevident, his satis constat, minime liquet, for the expresse words of the Apostle 1. Cor. 15. 53. 54. 55. are, for this corruptible must put on incorruption,
yet calvin his evidence, for it seems to me Obscure and inevident, his satis constat, minime Liquet, for the express words of the Apostle 1. Cor. 15. 53. 54. 55. Are, for this corruptible must put on incorruption,
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and this mortall must put on immortalitie;
and this Mortal must put on immortality;
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so when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortall shall have put on immortalitie;
so when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this Mortal shall have put on immortality;
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then shall bee brought to passe the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory, O Death where is thy sting? O Grave where is thy victory? then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory, Oh Death where is thy sting? O Grave where is thy victory?
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What shall wee say then hereunto? With submission to those who out of better skill in the originall,
What shall we say then hereunto? With submission to those who out of better skill in the original,
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and upon more exact examination of all Translations, may bring them to a better accord for the present, I thus resolve.
and upon more exact examination of all Translations, may bring them to a better accord for the present, I thus resolve.
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First, that 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 his translation is utterly to bee rejected;
First, that 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 his Translation is utterly to be rejected;
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for it is like the 〈 ◊ 〉 of 〈 ◊ 〉 egge that hath no 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ what sense can any man 〈 ◊ 〉 out of these words 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉, I will bee thy words O Death, unlesse wee helpe them with our English phrase, I will 〈 ◊ 〉 thy 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉.
for it is like the 〈 ◊ 〉 of 〈 ◊ 〉 egg that hath no 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ what sense can any man 〈 ◊ 〉 out of these words 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉, I will be thy words Oh Death, unless we help them with our English phrase, I will 〈 ◊ 〉 thy 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉.
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Secondly, 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 is to goe packing with his fellow Rabbin, for his in• … ion is a manifest contradiction to the • … er words of the Prophet;
Secondly, 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 is to go packing with his fellow Rabbin, for his in• … ion is a manifest contradiction to the • … er words of the Prophet;
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I will 〈 ◊ 〉 them 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 of the grave, I will redeeme them from death;
I will 〈 ◊ 〉 them 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 of the grave, I will Redeem them from death;
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hee that will redeeme them from death, can in no s• … se bee sayd to bee the cause why they die, but why they die not.
he that will Redeem them from death, can in no s• … se be said to be the cause why they die, but why they die not.
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Besides both hee and Iarcht stumble at the same stone, to wit the word deb• … ica, which they derive from dever, signifying verb• … or causa; whereas they should have derived it from dever, signifying pest• …, or a plague.
Beside both he and Jarcht Stumble At the same stone, to wit the word deb• … ica, which they derive from dever, signifying verb• … or causa; whereas they should have derived it from dever, signifying pest• …, or a plague.
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Thirdly, for Saint Ierome his translation, though it differ somewhat from the originall, yet it is no Antithesis to the Text,
Thirdly, for Saint Jerome his Translation, though it differ somewhat from the original, yet it is no Antithesis to the Text,
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but an elegant Antanaclasis, or at least a Metonymie, generis pro specie mors pro peste, I will bee thy death,
but an elegant Antanaclasis, or At least a Metonymy, Generis Pro specie mors Pro pest, I will be thy death,
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for I will bee thy plague. Fourthly, for the translation of the Septuagint, (which Saint Paul most seemeth to follow,for I will be thy plague. Fourthly, for the Translation of the septuagint, (which Saint Paul most seems to follow,
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because writing to the Gentiles who made use of that translation, and understood not the originall hee would not give them any offence,
Because writing to the Gentiles who made use of that Translation, and understood not the original he would not give them any offence,
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nor derrogate from it, which was in great esteeme among all, in regard of the a• … tiquitie thereof;
nor derogate from it, which was in great esteem among all, in regard of the a• … tiquitie thereof;
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and it stood the Christians in those dayes in great stead to convince the unbeleeving Jewes.) It well agreeth with the Analogie of faith,
and it stood the Christians in those days in great stead to convince the unbelieving Jews.) It well agreeth with the Analogy of faith,
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and the meaning of the holy Spirit, and the Hebrew letter also will beare it;
and the meaning of the holy Spirit, and the Hebrew Letter also will bear it;
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for Ehi (as Buxtorphius the great Master of the holy tongue, out of David Kimchi observeth) signifieth ubi where, as well as ero I will bee; and a venemous sting, and pestis the plague differ but little:
for Ehi (as Buxtorf the great Master of the holy tongue, out of David Kimchi observeth) signifies ubi where, as well as Ero I will be; and a venomous sting, and pestis the plague differ but little:
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and lay him up in a close prison without commission, hee deserveth to bee turned out of his place for it.
and lay him up in a close prison without commission, he deserveth to be turned out of his place for it.
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so that although the words in the originall seeme to bee spoken by an affirmation, but in Saint Paul and the Septuagint, by an interrogation;
so that although the words in the original seem to be spoken by an affirmation, but in Saint Paul and the septuagint, by an interrogation;
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in the one by a commination, inthe other by an insultation;
in the one by a commination, Inthe other by an insultation;
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yet both come to one sense, and containe an evident prophesie of Christ his conquest over Death and Hell.
yet both come to one sense, and contain an evident prophesy of christ his conquest over Death and Hell.
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I have plucked away the thorne, and now I am come to blow the flower, and open the leaves of the words; I have plucked away the thorn, and now I am come to blow the flower, and open the leaves of the words;
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O Death I will bee thy plagues, that is, I will take away from Death the power of destroying utterly;
Oh Death I will be thy plagues, that is, I will take away from Death the power of destroying utterly;
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and from the Grave, the power of keeping the dead in it perpetually. and from the Grave, the power of keeping the dead in it perpetually.
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If wee take the words as spoken by way of insultation, ô mors ubi est aculeus tuus? O Death where is thy sting? thus wee are to construe them;
If we take the words as spoken by Way of insultation, o mors ubi est aculeus Thy? O Death where is thy sting? thus we Are to construe them;
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as a hornet or serpent when his sting is plucked out can doe no hurt to any other,
as a hornet or serpent when his sting is plucked out can do no hurt to any other,
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but soone after dyeth it selfe; so Death is disarmed by Christ and left as good as dead: but soon After Dies it self; so Death is disarmed by christ and left as good as dead:
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for as David cut off Goliahs head with his own sword, and Brasidas ran through his enemie with his owne speare;
for as David Cut off Goliath's head with his own sword, and Brasidas ran through his enemy with his own spear;
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so Christ conquers over Death by death;
so christ conquers over Death by death;
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in as much as by his temporall death hee satisfied both for the temporall and eternall death of them that beleeve in him.
in as much as by his temporal death he satisfied both for the temporal and Eternal death of them that believe in him.
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And as hee conquered Death by his death, so hee destroyed the Grave by his buriall;
And as he conquered Death by his death, so he destroyed the Grave by his burial;
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for suffering his bodie to bee imprisoned, and afterwards breaking the gates and barres of the prison, hee left the passage open to all his members to come out after him their head.
for suffering his body to be imprisoned, and afterwards breaking the gates and bars of the prison, he left the passage open to all his members to come out After him their head.
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These sacred and heavenly mysteries are shrined in the letter of this Text;
These sacred and heavenly Mysteres Are shrined in the Letter of this Text;
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for although the Prophet speaketh to the Isralites, and maketh a kinde of tender unto them of redemption from temporall death, and deliverance from corporall captivitie;
for although the Prophet speaks to the Israelites, and makes a kind of tender unto them of redemption from temporal death, and deliverance from corporal captivity;
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yet to confirme their faith therein, hee bringeth in the promise of eternall redemption, from whence they were to inferre, if God will redeeme us from eternall,
yet to confirm their faith therein, he brings in the promise of Eternal redemption, from whence they were to infer, if God will Redeem us from Eternal,
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how much more from temporall death;
how much more from temporal death;
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if hee will deliver us out of the prison of the grave, how much more out of common Gaoles. if he will deliver us out of the prison of the grave, how much more out of Common Gaols.
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What though our enemies have never so great a hand over us, what though they exceed in their crueltie,
What though our enemies have never so great a hand over us, what though they exceed in their cruelty,
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and put us to all extremitie, and doe their worst against us; their crueltie cannot extend beyond death, nor their malice beyond the Grave:
and put us to all extremity, and do their worst against us; their cruelty cannot extend beyond death, nor their malice beyond the Grave:
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but Gods power and mercie reacheth farther. For he can, and he promiseth that hee will revive us after wee are dead,
but God's power and mercy reaches farther. For he can, and he promises that he will revive us After we Are dead,
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and raise us after we are buried;
and raise us After we Are buried;
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he will plucke deaths sting out of us, and us out of the bowells of the Grave, Death hath not such power over the living,
he will pluck death's sting out of us, and us out of the bowels of the Grave, Death hath not such power over the living,
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nor the grave over the dead, as God hath over both, to destroy the one, and swallow up the other into victorie. nor the grave over the dead, as God hath over both, to destroy the one, and swallow up the other into victory.
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For therefore the Sonne of God vouchsafed to taste death, that Death might be swallowed up by him into victorie.
For Therefore the Son of God vouchsafed to taste death, that Death might be swallowed up by him into victory.
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Although Death swallow up all things, and the Grave shut up all in darknesse, yet God is above them both;
Although Death swallow up all things, and the Grave shut up all in darkness, yet God is above them both;
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therefore when wee are brought to the greatest exigent, when nothing but death and torments are before us,
Therefore when we Are brought to the greatest exigent, when nothing but death and torments Are before us,
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when we are readie to yeeld up the buckler of our faith, and breath out the last gaspe of hope, let us call this Text to mind;
when we Are ready to yield up the buckler of our faith, and breath out the last gasp of hope, let us call this Text to mind;
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O Death, I will bee thy plagues! O Death, I will be thy plagues!
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neither Death nor the Grave shall be my peoples bane, because I will bee both their bane, and change their nature, which destroyeth all nature.
neither Death nor the Grave shall be my peoples bane, Because I will be both their bane, and change their nature, which Destroyeth all nature.
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For, to all them that beleeve in mee, Death shall not be a posterne, but a street doore, not so much an out-let of temporall,
For, to all them that believe in me, Death shall not be a postern, but a street door, not so much an outlet of temporal,
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as an in-let of eternall life:
as an inlet of Eternal life:
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and though the grave swallow the bodyes of my Saints, yet it shall cast them up againe at the last day.
and though the grave swallow the bodies of my Saints, yet it shall cast them up again At the last day.
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Thus the words yeeld us singular comfort, if wee take them as a commination, and they afford as much or more,
Thus the words yield us singular Comfort, if we take them as a commination, and they afford as much or more,
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if we take them as Saint Paul, and S. Chrysostome do, by an insultation. As a man offering sacrifice for victorie,
if we take them as Saint Paul, and S. Chrysostom do, by an insultation. As a man offering sacrifice for victory,
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and full of mirth and jollitie, he leapes and tramples upon Death, lying as it were at his mercie,
and full of mirth and jollity, he leaps and tramples upon Death, lying as it were At his mercy,
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and sings an Io Poean, a triumphant song; and sings an Io Paeon, a triumphant song;
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wherewith Gerardus a great friend of Saint Bernards, breathed out his last gaspe, of whom hee thus writeth;
wherewith Gerardus a great friend of Saint Bernards, breathed out his last gasp, of whom he thus Writeth;
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In the dead time of the night my brother Gerard strangely revived, at midnight the day began to breake, I sent for to see this great miracle found a man in the very jawes of death, insulting upon death and exulting with joy, saying, O death, where is thy sting? Death is not now a sting, In the dead time of the night my brother Gerard strangely revived, At midnight the day began to break, I sent for to see this great miracle found a man in the very Jaws of death, insulting upon death and exulting with joy, saying, Oh death, where is thy sting? Death is not now a sting,
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but a song, for now the faithfull man dyeth singing, and singeth dying. but a song, for now the faithful man Dies singing, and sings dying.
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And so having plucked away the prickles, and opened the leaves by the Explication of the letter, I come now to smell to them,
And so having plucked away the prickles, and opened the leaves by the Explication of the Letter, I come now to smell to them,
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As Saint Ierome writeth of Tertullian his Polemmicall Treatises against hereticks, • … uot verba tot fulmina, Every word is a thunder-bolt:
As Saint Jerome Writeth of Tertullian his Polemmicall Treatises against Heretics, • … uot verba tot Thunderbolts, Every word is a thunderbolt:
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so I may truly say of this verse, quot verba tot fulmina; So many words, so many thunder-bolts stricking Death dead;
so I may truly say of this verse, quot verba tot Thunderbolts; So many words, so many thunderbolts stricking Death dead;
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by the light whereof wee may discerne three parts, 1. The menaced, or partie threatned, Death. 2. The menacer or partie threatning, I. 3. The judgement menaced;
by the Light whereof we may discern three parts, 1. The menaced, or party threatened, Death. 2. The menacer or party threatening, I 3. The judgement menaced;
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plagues. 1. The menaced, impotent mors, Death. 2. The menacer Omnipotent Ego, I. 3. The judgement, most dreadfull, pestes, plagues.plagues. 1. The menaced, impotent mors, Death. 2. The menacer Omnipotent Ego, I. 3. The judgement, most dreadful, pestes, plagues.
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1. First of the partie menaced, Death. Christ threatneth destruction to none, but to his, or his Churches enemies: But here he threatneth Death:
1. First of the party menaced, Death. christ threatens destruction to none, but to his, or his Churches enemies: But Here he threatens Death:
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Death therefore must needs be an enemie, and so the Apostle tearmeth it; the last enemie that shall bee destroyed is Death.
Death Therefore must needs be an enemy, and so the Apostle termeth it; the last enemy that shall be destroyed is Death.
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For albeit Death by accident is an advantage, as oftentimes an enemie doth a man a good turne, which occasioned that excellent Treatise of Plutarch, wherein he sheweth us how to make an Antidote of poyson, and a good use of other mens ma• … ice:
For albeit Death by accident is an advantage, as oftentimes an enemy does a man a good turn, which occasioned that excellent Treatise of Plutarch, wherein he shows us how to make an Antidote of poison, and a good use of other men's ma• … ice:
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yet is it in it selfe an enemy alwayes to Nature, and to grace also; it sets upon the elect, and the Reprobate; the beleever, and the Infidell;
yet is it in it self an enemy always to Nature, and to grace also; it sets upon the elect, and the Reprobate; the believer, and the Infidel;
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the penitent, and the obstinate, but with this difference;
the penitent, and the obstinate, but with this difference;
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it flyes at the one with a deadly sting, but at the other without a sting:
it flies At the one with a deadly sting, but At the other without a sting:
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the one it wounds to death, the other it terrifieth and paineth, but cannor hurt.
the one it wounds to death, the other it terrifieth and paineth, but cannor hurt.
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But there being divers kinds of death, which of them is here meant? Death is a privation,
But there being diverse Kinds of death, which of them is Here meant? Death is a privation,
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and privations cannot bee defined, but by their habits; that is such positive qualities, as they bereave us of;
and privations cannot be defined, but by their habits; that is such positive qualities, as they bereave us of;
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for instance, sicknesse cannot be perfectly defined, but by health which it impaireth: nor blindnesse, but by sight which it destroyeth:
for instance, sickness cannot be perfectly defined, but by health which it impaireth: nor blindness, but by sighed which it Destroyeth:
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nor darknesse, but by light which it excludeth: nor death, but by life which it depriveth us of.
nor darkness, but by Light which it excludeth: nor death, but by life which it depriveth us of.
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Now if there bee a fourefold life spoken of in Scripture, viz. 1. Of nature. 2. Of sinne. 3. Of grace. 4. Of glory.
Now if there be a fourfold life spoken of in Scripture, viz. 1. Of nature. 2. Of sin. 3. Of grace. 4. Of glory.
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There must needs be a foure-fold death answerable thereunto.
There must needs be a fourfold death answerable thereunto.
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1. The death of Nature, is the privation of the life of nature, by pa• … soule and bydy.
1. The death of Nature, is the privation of the life of nature, by pa• … soul and bydy.
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2. The death of sinne, is the privation of the life of sinne by mortifying grace.
2. The death of sin, is the privation of the life of sin by mortifying grace.
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3. The death of Grace, is the privation of the life of grace, by reigning s• … ne.
3. The death of Grace, is the privation of the life of grace, by reigning s• … ne.
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4. The death of Glory, is the privation of the life of Glory, by ai• … and finall exclusion from the glorious presence of God,
4. The death of Glory, is the privation of the life of Glory, by ai• … and final exclusion from the glorious presence of God,
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and the kingdome of heaven, and a casting into the lake of fire and brimstone, prepared for the divell and his angells.
and the Kingdom of heaven, and a casting into the lake of fire and brimstone, prepared for the Devil and his Angels.
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Of Death in the first sence, David demandeth, who is hee that liveth, and shall not see death, and shall hee deliver his soule from the hand of hell? Of Death in the second sense, Saint Paul enquireth, how shall wee that are dead to sinne live any longer therein? Of Death in the third sense, Saint Paul must be meant, where he rebuketh wanton Widowes, Shee that liveth in pleasure, is dead while shee liveth.
Of Death in the First sense, David demandeth, who is he that lives, and shall not see death, and shall he deliver his soul from the hand of hell? Of Death in the second sense, Saint Paul enquireth, how shall we that Are dead to sin live any longer therein? Of Death in the third sense, Saint Paul must be meant, where he Rebuketh wanton Widows, She that lives in pleasure, is dead while she lives.
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Of Death in the fourth sense, Saint Iohn is to bee understood;
Of Death in the fourth sense, Saint John is to be understood;
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Blessed is hee that hath part in the first resurrection, for on such the second death hath no power. Blessed is he that hath part in the First resurrection, for on such the second death hath no power.
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Saint Austin joyneth all these significations, and maketh one sentence of divers senses; hee is dead to death;
Saint Austin Joineth all these significations, and makes one sentence of diverse Senses; he is dead to death;
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that is, Death cannot kill, hurt, or affright him who is dead to sinne.
that is, Death cannot kill, hurt, or affright him who is dead to sin.
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And another of the Ancients makes a sweet cord of them like so many strings struck at once, hee that dyeth before hee dyes, shall never die;
And Another of the Ancients makes a sweet cord of them like so many strings struck At once, he that Dies before he dies, shall never die;
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hee that dyeth to sinne, before hee dyeth to nature, shall never dye to God, neither in this world by finall deprivation of grace,he that Dies to sin, before he Dies to nature, shall never die to God, neither in this world by final deprivation of grace,
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neither in the world to come of glorie.
neither in the world to come of glory.
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Of these foure significations of Death, the first and last fort with this Text, for that the first is to bee meant, it is evident by the consequence here;
Of these foure significations of Death, the First and last fort with this Text, for that the First is to be meant, it is evident by the consequence Here;
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O grave, I will be thy destruction: O grave, I will be thy destruction:
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And by the antecedents in Saint Paul, When this corruptible, shall put on incorruption, &c. And that the second is included, may bee gathered both from the words of Saint Iohn, And Death and bell were cast into the lake of fire;
And by the antecedents in Saint Paul, When this corruptible, shall put on incorruption, etc. And that the second is included, may be gathered both from the words of Saint John, And Death and bell were cast into the lake of fire;
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and of our Saviour, I was dead, and I am alive; and have the keyes of Hell, and of Death.
and of our Saviour, I was dead, and I am alive; and have the keys of Hell, and of Death.
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And so I fall upon my second Observation, viz. the Person menacing, I, the second person in Trinitie, our blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
And so I fallen upon my second Observation, viz. the Person menacing, I, the second person in Trinity, our blessed Lord and Saviour jesus christ.
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The word here used Ehi is the same with that we reade Exod. 3. Ehi Ashur Ehi, I am that I am;
The word Here used Ehi is the same with that we read Exod 3. Ehi Ashur Ehi, I am that I am;
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and if the observation of the Ancients be current, that wheresoever God speaketh unto man in the old Testament in the shape of man or Angell, we are to understand Christ,
and if the observation of the Ancients be current, that wheresoever God speaks unto man in the old Testament in the shape of man or Angel, we Are to understand christ,
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and so dying in him, wee shall reflourish with him in everlasting glorie.
and so dying in him, we shall reflourish with him in everlasting glory.
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for that all those apparitions were but a kind of preludia of his incarnation; then the Person here threatning can bee no other then he;
for that all those apparitions were but a kind of preludia of his incarnation; then the Person Here threatening can be no other then he;
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besides, the word Egilam in the former part of this verse being derived from Gaal, signifying propinquus fuit, or redemit jure propinquitatis; pointe• … to our Saviour;
beside, the word Egilam in the former part of this verse being derived from Gaal, signifying propinquus fuit, or Redeemeth jure propinquitatis; pointe• … to our Saviour;
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who by assuming our nature, became our Alic by blood, and performed this office of a kinsman, by redeeming the inheritance which we had lost.
who by assuming our nature, became our Alic by blood, and performed this office of a kinsman, by redeeming the inheritance which we had lost.
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But we have stronger arguments then Grammaticall observations, that he who here promised life to the dead,
But we have Stronger Arguments then Grammatical observations, that he who Here promised life to the dead,
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and threatneth plagues to Death, was the Sonne of God, the Lord of quick and dead;
and threatens plagues to Death, was the Son of God, the Lord of quick and dead;
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for the same who promiseth to redeeme from the Grave, threatneth to plague Death:
for the same who promises to Redeem from the Grave, threatens to plague Death:
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but we all know that Redeemer is the peculiar style of the Sonne, as Creator is of the Father,
but we all know that Redeemer is the peculiar style of the Son, as Creator is of the Father,
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and Sanctifier of the Holy Ghost, tu redemisti nos, thou hast redeemed us to GOD by thy blood, out of every kindred,
and Sanctifier of the Holy Ghost, tu redemisti nos, thou hast redeemed us to GOD by thy blood, out of every kindred,
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and tongue, and people, and Nation. and tongue, and people, and nation.
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To the redemption of a slave that is not able to ransome himselfe, three at least concurre;
To the redemption of a slave that is not able to ransom himself, three At least concur;
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the Scrivener who writeth the Conditions, and sealeth the Bonds;
the Scrivener who Writeth the Conditions, and Sealeth the Bonds;
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the partie who soliciteth the businesse, and mediateth for the captive, and layeth downe the summe agreed upon for his ransome;
the party who soliciteth the business, and mediateth for the captive, and Layeth down the sum agreed upon for his ransom;
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and the person in whose power the captive is, and who accepteth of the ransome;
and the person in whose power the captive is, and who Accepteth of the ransom;
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Which of these is the Redeemer? you will all say, he that is at the cost of all; so it is in our redemption from spiritual thraldome, the holy Spirit draweth the condition,
Which of these is the Redeemer? you will all say, he that is At the cost of all; so it is in our redemption from spiritual thraldom, the holy Spirit draws the condition,
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and sealeth the bonds the Father receiveth the ransome, the Sonne both mediateth for the ransoming, and layeth downe the summe;
and Sealeth the bonds the Father receives the ransom, the Son both mediateth for the ransoming, and Layeth down the sum;
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For we were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, but the pretious blood of Christ, For we were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, but the precious blood of christ,
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as of a Lambe without blemish, hee tooke part of our nature, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is the divell,
as of a Lamb without blemish, he took part of our nature, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is the Devil,
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and deliver them who through the feare of death, were all their life time subiect to bondage. and deliver them who through the Fear of death, were all their life time Subject to bondage.
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Hence we gather that hee that destroyed Death must die:
Hence we gather that he that destroyed Death must die:
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Nyssen thus, the Devill catching at the flesh of Christs humane nature, as a baite was caught by the hooke of his divine. Nyssen thus, the devil catching At the Flesh of Christ humane nature, as a bait was caught by the hook of his divine.
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Saint Leo, and Chrysologus thus, if a Bayliffe or Serjeant arrest the Kings sonne, or a privileged person,
Saint Leo, and Chrysologus thus, if a Bailiff or sergeant arrest the Kings son, or a privileged person,
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but to affirme that the immortall and eternall Spirit of God expired, is blasphemie, and to say that the Father suffered is heresie, longagoe condemned in the Patro-passions; we conclude therefore with the Apostle, that the second Person Christ Jesus hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortalitie to light by the Gospell. And so I fall upon my last Observation, the judgement here mentioned Devorica.
but to affirm that the immortal and Eternal Spirit of God expired, is blasphemy, and to say that the Father suffered is heresy, longagoe condemned in the Patro-passions; we conclude Therefore with the Apostle, that the second Person christ jesus hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to Light by the Gospel. And so I fallen upon my last Observation, the judgement Here mentioned Devorica.
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3. Thy plagues, there is no tittle or iota in holy Scripture superfluous, some mysterie therefore lyeth in the number, plagues in the plurall, not plague in the singular, which I conceive to be this, that Christ put Death to many deaths,
3. Thy plagues, there is no tittle or iota in holy Scripture superfluous, Some mystery Therefore lies in the number, plagues in the plural, not plague in the singular, which I conceive to be this, that christ put Death to many death's,
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and foyled, and conquered it many wayes; first in himselfe; secondly in his members. First, in himselfe by destroying sinne, the sting of Death.and foiled, and conquered it many ways; First in himself; secondly in his members. First, in himself by destroying sin, the sting of Death.
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Secondly, by breaking the bonds thereof in his powerfull Resurrection, wherwith it was impossible that hee should be held.
Secondly, by breaking the bonds thereof in his powerful Resurrection, wherewith it was impossible that he should be held.
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Secondly, in his members by changing the nature of it to them, and making it of a curse a blessing; of a losse, a gaine;
Secondly, in his members by changing the nature of it to them, and making it of a curse a blessing; of a loss, a gain;
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of a punishment, either a great honour, or a speciall favour, or a singular advantage:
of a punishment, either a great honour, or a special favour, or a singular advantage:
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a great honour as to the Martyrs, who thereby acquired so many Rubies to their crowne of glory,
a great honour as to the Martyrs, who thereby acquired so many Rubies to their crown of glory,
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as they shed drops of blood for their Saviour: as they shed drops of blood for their Saviour:
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A speciall favour, as to Abraham, Iosiah, and Saint Austin, who were taken away, that they might not see,
A special favour, as to Abraham, Josiah, and Saint Austin, who were taken away, that they might not see,
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and feele the miserie, that after their death fell on the postarity of the one, the subjects of the other,
and feel the misery, that After their death fell on the postarity of the one, the subject's of the other,
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and the diocesse of the third. and the diocese of the third.
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A singular advantage to all the faithfull, who thereby are discharged from all cares, feares, sorrowes,
A singular advantage to all the faithful, who thereby Are discharged from all Cares, fears, sorrows,
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and temptations, and presently enter into their Masters joy;
and temptations, and presently enter into their Masters joy;
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For blessed are the dead that dye in the Lord, for they rest from their labours, and their workes follow them. For blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord, for they rest from their labours, and their works follow them.
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Now the meanes whereby Christ conquered death, and utterly destroyed it, are diversly ser downe by the learned;
Now the means whereby christ conquered death, and utterly destroyed it, Are diversely ser down by the learned;
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some argue a contrariis, contraries say they are to bee destroyed by their contraries; as heate by cold, moysture by drought, sicknesse by health:
Some argue a contrariis, contraries say they Are to be destroyed by their contraries; as heat by cold, moisture by drought, sickness by health:
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Death therefore must needs bee destroyed by life as the contrary, but Christ is the resurrection and the life, in him was life,
Death Therefore must needs be destroyed by life as the contrary, but christ is the resurrection and the life, in him was life,
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and life was the light of men. Saint Austine declareth it after this manner: Life dying contended with Death living, and got a glorious and signall victory.
and life was the Light of men. Saint Augustine Declareth it After this manner: Life dying contended with Death living, and god a glorious and signal victory.
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and Christ for all, Cui, &c. FINIS.
and christ for all, Cui, etc. FINIS.
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So Death Gods Serjeant, seizing upon his Sonne (in whom there was no fault) without warrant or commission was justly discharged of his office.So Death God's sergeant, seizing upon his Son (in whom there was no fault) without warrant or commission was justly discharged of his office.
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Is Death thus discharged, hath Christ changed the nature of Death, and freed all his Members from the sting of the temporall and feare of eternall death;
Is Death thus discharged, hath christ changed the nature of Death, and freed all his Members from the sting of the temporal and Fear of Eternal death;
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hath hee of a Posterne made it a streetdoore, of an out-let of mortall life,
hath he of a Postern made it a streetdoore, of an outlet of Mortal life,
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an in-let of immortalitie? why then are wee so much afrayd of death, which can no more hurt us then a hornet or waspe after her sting is plucked out? Christ fought with a living death, wee with a dead death;
an inlet of immortality? why then Are we so much afraid of death, which can no more hurt us then a hornet or wasp After her sting is plucked out? christ fought with a living death, we with a dead death;
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which doth not so much severe our soules from our bodies, as joyne them to Christ;
which does not so much severe our Souls from our bodies, as join them to christ;
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not so much end our life as our mortalitie;
not so much end our life as our mortality;
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not so much exclude us out of the Militant, as render us to the Triumphant Church.
not so much exclude us out of the Militant, as render us to the Triumphant Church.
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Nothing is more dreadfull I confesse to the naturall man, then Death which dissolveth the soule and bodie,
Nothing is more dreadful I confess to the natural man, then Death which dissolveth the soul and body,
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and the Grave which resolveth the bodie into dust and ashes.
and the Grave which resolves the body into dust and Ashes.
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To cure this maladie of the minde, there is no vertue in any Drugge of nature;
To cure this malady of the mind, there is no virtue in any Drug of nature;
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the Philosophers in this case are Physitians of no value, they tell us, that sicknesse and death are tributa vivendi, and the Grave the common house of the dead.
the Philosophers in this case Are Physicians of no valve, they tell us, that sickness and death Are Tributa vivendi, and the Grave the Common house of the dead.
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But of what of this? what comfort is here? doth this speculation discharge us from the tribute, or make the payment thereof the easier? doth it enlighten the darknesse of these prisons of nature? or take away the stench from these underground houses? no whit.
But of what of this? what Comfort is Here? does this speculation discharge us from the tribute, or make the payment thereof the Easier? does it enlighten the darkness of these prisons of nature? or take away the stench from these underground houses? no whit.
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Yet (God bee thanked) there is a magazen in Scripture to pay these tributes; there is light in Goshen to enlighten these houses, there is Spicknard to perfume these dankish roomes;
Yet (God be thanked) there is a Magazine in Scripture to pay these Tributes; there is Light in Goshen to enlighten these houses, there is Spicknard to perfume these dankish rooms;
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there are 〈 ◊ 〉 in holy Scripture to strengthen the heart; not onely against deadly maladies,
there Are 〈 ◊ 〉 in holy Scripture to strengthen the heart; not only against deadly maladies,
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but also against death it selfe:
but also against death it self:
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For there we heare of a voyce from heaven, not onely affirming the happinesse of the dead,
For there we hear of a voice from heaven, not only affirming the happiness of the dead,
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but confirming it with a strong reason, for they rest from their labours, and their works follow them:
but confirming it with a strong reason, for they rest from their labours, and their works follow them:
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we heare of Tabernacles not made with hands, but eternall in the Heavens:
we hear of Tabernacles not made with hands, but Eternal in the Heavens:
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wee heare that when wee are absent from the body, wee are present with the Lord ▪ wee heare the Lord of life opening the eares and chearing the heart of the dead;
we hear that when we Are absent from the body, we Are present with the Lord ▪ we hear the Lord of life opening the ears and cheering the heart of the dead;
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and saying, I am the resurrection and the life, whosoever beleeveth in mee though hee were dead, yet shall hee live.
and saying, I am the resurrection and the life, whosoever Believeth in me though he were dead, yet shall he live.
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There wee heare death not onely disarmed of his sting, but also slaine downe right; O Death I will bee thy death, O Grave I will bee thy destruction.
There we hear death not only disarmed of his sting, but also slain down right; O Death I will be thy death, Oh Grave I will be thy destruction.
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Secondly, hath Christ destroyed Death, and hath hee both the keyes of Death and of Hell? then beloved,
Secondly, hath christ destroyed Death, and hath he both the keys of Death and of Hell? then Beloved,
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when wee lye on our death-bed, let us not have recourse after the popish manner to any Saint or Angell, no not to the blessed Virgin her selfe,
when we lie on our deathbed, let us not have recourse After the popish manner to any Saint or Angel, no not to the blessed Virgae her self,
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but to her Sonne who is the Lord of life;
but to her Son who is the Lord of life;
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who satisfying for our sinnes at his death, thereby plucked out the sting of death, and after his resurrection quite destroyed this serpent. In which regard he is styled stella matutina the Morning starre, because hee ushereth in the day of eternitie, and primitiae dormientum, the first fruits of them that slept, because in him the whole lump is sanctified: When therefore the fiery Serpent hovereth over us to sting us to eternall death, let us looke upon the Brazen Serpent, and the other shall not hurtus.
who satisfying for our Sins At his death, thereby plucked out the sting of death, and After his resurrection quite destroyed this serpent. In which regard he is styled stella Matutina the Morning star, Because he ushereth in the day of eternity, and primitiae dormientum, the First fruits of them that slept, Because in him the Whole lump is sanctified: When Therefore the fiery Serpent hovereth over us to sting us to Eternal death, let us look upon the Brazen Serpent, and the other shall not hurtus.
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Lastly, hath Christ conquered Death and Hell and that for us? let us then give him the honour of the greatest Worthy, and noblest Conquerour that ever the World saw.
Lastly, hath christ conquered Death and Hell and that for us? let us then give him the honour of the greatest Worthy, and Noblest Conqueror that ever the World saw.
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Cyrus, and Alexander, and Caesar, were no way to bee compared to him; for they subdued but mortall enemies, hee immortall; they bodilie, hee ghostly;Cyrus, and Alexander, and Caesar, were no Way to be compared to him; for they subdued but Mortal enemies, he immortal; they bodily, he ghostly;
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they with great Armies and power of men, but hee alone;
they with great Armies and power of men, but he alone;
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they when they were alive, and in their full strength and vigour, but hee at the houre of his death, and afterwards.
they when they were alive, and in their full strength and vigour, but he At the hour of his death, and afterwards.
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I conclude therefore with Saint Ierome his insultation over Death, and thanksgiving to the Lord of life.
I conclude Therefore with Saint Jerome his insultation over Death, and thanksgiving to the Lord of life.
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O Death thou didst bite and wert bitten, thou didst devoure, and art now devoured by him whom for a time thou didst devoure; Oh Death thou didst bite and Wertenberg bitten, thou didst devour, and art now devoured by him whom for a time thou didst devour;
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by his death thou art slaine, by his death wee live everlastingly:
by his death thou art slain, by his death we live everlastingly:
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thankes bee rendred unto thee O Saviour, who hast subdued so powerfull an adversary, and put him to death by thy death and passion. thanks be rendered unto thee Oh Saviour, who hast subdued so powerful an adversary, and put him to death by thy death and passion.
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The Ethiopians as Herodotus relateth, make Sepulchres of glasse;
The Ethiopians as Herodotus relateth, make Sepulchres of glass;
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for after they have dryed the corps, they artificially paint it, and set it in a glazed Coffine, that all that passe by may see the lineaments of the dead body: for After they have dried the corpse, they artificially paint it, and Set it in a glazed Coffin, that all that pass by may see the lineaments of the dead body:
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but surely they deserve better of the dead and more benefit the living, who draw the lineaments of their minde,
but surely they deserve better of the dead and more benefit the living, who draw the lineaments of their mind,
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There is difference in grasse, some is longer, and some is shorter; so some men are longer lived, some shorter;
There is difference in grass, Some is longer, and Some is shorter; so Some men Are longer lived, Some shorter;
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and represent their vertues and graces in a Mirrour of Art: (for I am not of their judgement among us, who properly and deservedly are called Precisians, because out of the purity of their precise zeale, ita praecidunt they so neere paire the nayles of Romish superstition, that they make the fingers bleed;
and represent their Virtues and graces in a Mirror of Art: (for I am not of their judgement among us, who properly and deservedly Are called precisians, Because out of the purity of their precise zeal, ita praecidunt they so near pair the nails of Romish Superstition, that they make the fingers bleed;
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who out of feare of praying forsooth for the dead, or invocating them, are shie of speaking any word of them,
who out of Fear of praying forsooth for the dead, or invocating them, Are shy of speaking any word of them,
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or sending after them their deserved commendations,) for it is pietie to honour God in his Saints;
or sending After them their deserved commendations,) for it is piety to honour God in his Saints;
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it is justice suum cui { que } tribure to give every one his due:
it is Justice suum cui { que } Tribune to give every one his due:
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it is charitie to propose eminent examples of heavenly graces and vertues shining in the dead,
it is charity to propose eminent Examples of heavenly graces and Virtues shining in the dead,
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for the imitation of the living. Such jewells ought not to bee locked up in a Coffine, as in a Casket,
for the imitation of the living. Such Jewels ought not to be locked up in a Coffin, as in a Casket,
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but to bee set out to the view of all;
but to be Set out to the view of all;
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and surely they deserve better of the dead, who set a garland of deserved praises on their life,
and surely they deserve better of the dead, who Set a garland of deserved praises on their life,
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then they who stick their Hearse full with flowers.
then they who stick their Hearse full with flowers.
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Tapers made of pure waxe burne clearely, and after they are blowne out, leave a sweet savour behinde them,
Tapers made of pure wax burn clearly, and After they Are blown out, leave a sweet savour behind them,
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so the servants of Christ, who have caused their light so to shine before men, that they may see their workes,
so the Servants of christ, who have caused their Light so to shine before men, that they may see their works,
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and glorifie their Father which is in Heaven: and Glorify their Father which is in Heaven:
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leave a good name like a sweet smell behinde them, and why may wee not blow it abroad by our breath? Deo Patri &c. The rest concerning the life and death of the party is lost. FINIS.
leave a good name like a sweet smell behind them, and why may we not blow it abroad by our breath? God Patri etc. The rest Concerning the life and death of the party is lost. FINIS.
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VOX CO• … LI. OR, THE DEADS HERALD. SERMON XLV. APOCH. 14. 13.VOX CO• … LI OR, THE DEADS HERALD. SERMON XLV. APOCH. 14. 13.
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And I heard a voyce from heaven, saying unto mee, write, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from hence forth, &c. VBi Vulnus, ibi manus;
And I herd a voice from heaven, saying unto me, write, blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord, from hence forth, etc. VBi Wound, There manus;
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From whence wee tooke our wound, from thence we receive the cure:
From whence we took our wound, from thence we receive the cure:
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a voyce from heaven strucke all the living dead, saying, All flesh is grasse, and the glory or goodlinesse of it, is as the flower of the field;
a voice from heaven struck all the living dead, saying, All Flesh is grass, and the glory or goodliness of it, is as the flower of the field;
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The grasse withereth, &c. But here a voyce from heaven maketh all whole againe, and representeth all the dead in the Lord living; The grass withereth, etc. But Here a voice from heaven makes all Whole again, and Representeth all the dead in the Lord living;
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yea, and flourishing too, • … aying, Blessed are the dead that dye in the Lord.
yea, and flourishing too, • … aying, Blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord.
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To give a touch at the wound, that the smart thereof may make the sense of the cure more delightfull.
To give a touch At the wound, that the smart thereof may make the sense of the cure more delightful.
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Omnis caro foenum, & omnis homo flos, All flesh is grasse, and • … very man is a flower. Omnis Caro Faenum, & omnis homo flos, All Flesh is grass, and • … very man is a flower.
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Some grasse shooteth up with one leafe, some with three, some with five, or more: so some men have more in their retinue, some fewer, some none at all.
some grass shoots up with one leaf, Some with three, Some with five, or more: so Some men have more in their retinue, Some fewer, Some none At all.
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Some grasse withereth before it is cut, as the grasse on the house toppe; some is cut before it with• … reth, as the grasse of the field:
some grass withereth before it is Cut, as the grass on the house top; Some is Cut before it with• … reth, as the grass of the field:
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so some men decay before the Sythe of death cutts them; all other after. Likewise, there is a great difference among flowers.
so Some men decay before the Sith of death cuts them; all other After. Likewise, there is a great difference among flowers.
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1. Some are for sight only, not for the smell, or any vertue in medicines; as Tulips, Emims, and Crowne Emperials.
1. some Are for sighed only, not for the smell, or any virtue in medicines; as Tulips, Emims, and Crown Emperials.
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2. Some for sight and smell, but of no use in Medicines; as Sweet-williams, the painted Lady, and Iuly-flowers generally.
2. some for sighed and smell, but of no use in Medicines; as Sweet williams, the painted Lady, and July-flowers generally.
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3. Some are both for sight and smell, and of singular use in Medicines, as Roses and Violets: So some men are of better parts,
3. some Are both for sighed and smell, and of singular use in Medicines, as Roses and Violets: So Some men Are of better parts,
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and greater use in the Church and Common-wealth, others of lesse. Some flowers grow in the field, some in the garden:
and greater use in the Church and Commonwealth, Others of less. some flowers grow in the field, Some in the garden:
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so some mens lives and improvements are publike, others private. Some flowers are put in Posies, some in Garlands, some are cast into the Still:
so Some men's lives and improvements Are public, Others private. some flowers Are put in Posies, Some in Garlands, Some Are cast into the Still:
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so some men are better preferred then others, and some live and die in obscuritie.
so Some men Are better preferred then Others, and Some live and die in obscurity.
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Lastly, some flowers presently lose their colour and sent, as the Narcissus; some keepe them both long,
Lastly, Some flowers presently loose their colour and sent, as the Narcissus; Some keep them both long,
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as the red Rose: So some men continue longer in their bloome, grace and favour;
as the read Rose: So Some men continue longer in their bloom, grace and favour;
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others for a short time, but all fade, and within a while are either gathered, cut downe,
Others for a short time, but all fade, and within a while Are either gathered, Cut down,
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or withered of themselves and die.
or withered of themselves and die.
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And for this reason it is as I conceive, that we sticke herbes and flowers on the Hearse of the dead, to signifie, that as we commit earth to earth, and ashes to ashes;
And for this reason it is as I conceive, that we stick herbs and flowers on the Hearse of the dead, to signify, that as we commit earth to earth, and Ashes to Ashes;
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so we put grasse to grasse, and flowers to flowers.
so we put grass to grass, and flowers to flowers.
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For, omnis caro foenum, All flesh is grasse, and all the goodlinesse thereof as the flower of the field, the grasse withereth, and the flower fadeth away;
For, omnis Caro Faenum, All Flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof as the flower of the field, the grass withereth, and the flower fades away;
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But the comfort is in that which followeth;
But the Comfort is in that which follows;
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But the word of the Lord endureth for ever, and this is the word which by the Gospell is preached unto you; But the word of the Lord Endureth for ever, and this is the word which by the Gospel is preached unto you;
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Whereof this verse which I have read unto you for my Text, is part.
Whereof this verse which I have read unto you for my Text, is part.
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Which Saint Iohn inferreth as a conclusion or corrolarie upon the conclusion of the Saints and Martyrs lives, this conclusion is in• … erred upon two premisses, 1. The end of their labours. 2. The reward of their worke.
Which Saint John infers as a conclusion or corrolarie upon the conclusion of the Saints and Martyrs lives, this conclusion is in• … erred upon two premises, 1. The end of their labours. 2. The reward of their work.
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The Syllogisme may be thus form• … d.
The Syllogism may be thus form• … worser.
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for they rest from their labours, and receive liberally, for their workes follow them. Ergo, all the dead that die in the Lord are happy.
for they rest from their labours, and receive liberally, for their works follow them. Ergo, all the dead that die in the Lord Are happy.
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As in other Texts, so in this wee may borrow much light from the occasion of the speech which here was this;
As in other Texts, so in this we may borrow much Light from the occasion of the speech which Here was this;
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Saint Iohn having related in a vision a fearefull persecution to fall in the latter times, whereby the earth should bee r• … aped,
Saint John having related in a vision a fearful persecution to fallen in the latter times, whereby the earth should be r• … aped,
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and the Saints mowen like grasse, and true beleevers like grapes pressed in such sort, that their blood should come out of the wine-presse,
and the Saints mowen like grass, and true believers like grapes pressed in such sort, that their blood should come out of the winepress,
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even to the horse bellies, breaketh into an Epiphonema, vers. 12. here is the patience of the Saints; even to the horse bellies, breaks into an Epiphonema, vers. 12. Here is the patience of the Saints;
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that is, here is matter for their patience, and faith to worke upon:
that is, Here is matter for their patience, and faith to work upon:
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Here is their patience, to endure for Gods cause, whatsover man or divell can inflict upon them ▪ to part with any limbe for their head Christ Jesus, gladly to forfeit their estates on earth for a crowne in heaven:Here is their patience, to endure for God's cause, whatsoever man or Devil can inflict upon them ▪ to part with any limb for their head christ jesus, gladly to forfeit their estates on earth for a crown in heaven:
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chearefully to lose their lives in this vale of teares, that they may find them in the rivers of pleasures that spring at Gods right hand for evermore.
cheerfully to loose their lives in this vale of tears, that they may find them in the Rivers of pleasures that spring At God's right hand for evermore.
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Here is worke for their faith also, to see heaven, as it were, through hell;Here is work for their faith also, to see heaven, as it were, through hell;
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eternall life in present death, to beleeve that God numbreth every haire of their head, and that every teare they shed for his sake shall bee turned into a pearle, every drop of blood into a Rubie to be set in their crowne of glorie.
Eternal life in present death, to believe that God numbereth every hair of their head, and that every tear they shed for his sake shall be turned into a pearl, every drop of blood into a Ruby to be Set in their crown of glory.
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To confirme both their faith, and patience Christ proclaimeth from heaven, that howsoever in their life they seemed miserable;
To confirm both their faith, and patience christ proclaims from heaven, that howsoever in their life they seemed miserable;
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yet in their death they shall bee most blessed, and that the worst their enemies can doe, is to put them in present possession of their happinesse;
yet in their death they shall be most blessed, and that the worst their enemies can do, is to put them in present possession of their happiness;
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Blessed are the dead, &c. So saith the spirit, whatsoever the flesh saith to the contrarie.Blessed Are the dead, etc. So Says the Spirit, whatsoever the Flesh Says to the contrary.
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Here wee have 1. A proposition, De fide, of faith. 2. A Deposition, or testimonie of the spirit.
Here we have 1. A proposition, De fide, of faith. 2. A Deposition, or testimony of the Spirit.
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A Proposition of the happy estate of the dead.
A Proposition of the happy estate of the dead.
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A deposition of the holy Ghost to confirme our faith therin. 1. Saint Iohn sets downe his relation. 2. A most comfortable assertion. 3. A most strong confirmation.
A deposition of the holy Ghost to confirm our faith therein. 1. Saint John sets down his Relation. 2. A most comfortable assertion. 3. A most strong confirmation.
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The relation strange, of a voyce from heaven, without any speaker.
The Relation strange, of a voice from heaven, without any speaker.
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The assertion as strange, of a possession without an owner; a blessed estate of them, who according to the Scripture phrase, are said not to be.
The assertion as strange, of a possession without an owner; a blessed estate of them, who according to the Scripture phrase, Are said not to be.
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The Confirmation as strange as either, by an audible testimonie of an invisible witnesse; So saith the spirit.
The Confirmation as strange as either, by an audible testimony of an invisible witness; So Says the Spirit.
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Or because this asseveration concerning the condition of the Saints departed, is propositia necessaria (as the Schooles speake) we will cloath the members of the division with tearmes apodicticall, and in this verse observe 1. A conclusion sientificall, whereof the parts are 1. The subject indefinite, mortui, the dead. 2. The attribute absolute, beati, blessed. 3. The cause, propter quam, the Lord, or dying in the Lord.
Or Because this asseveration Concerning the condition of the Saints departed, is propositia necessaria (as the Schools speak) we will cloth the members of the division with terms apodictical, and in this verse observe 1. A conclusion sientificall, whereof the parts Are 1. The Subject indefinite, Deads, the dead. 2. The attribute absolute, Beati, blessed. 3. The cause, propter quam, the Lord, or dying in the Lord.
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2. The proofe demonstrative, and that two-fold. 1. A priori. 1. By a heavenly oracle, I heard a voyce, &c. 2. A divine testimonie, So saith the spirit. 2. A posteriori, by arguments drawne 1. From their cessation from their worke, They rest from their labours.
2. The proof demonstrative, and that twofold. 1. A priori. 1. By a heavenly oracle, I herd a voice, etc. 2. A divine testimony, So Says the Spirit. 2. A posteriori, by Arguments drawn 1. From their cessation from their work, They rest from their labours.
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2. Their remuneration for their workes, Their workes follow them. Where the matter is pretious, a decision of the least quantitie is a great losse:
2. Their remuneration for their works, Their works follow them. Where the matter is precious, a decision of the least quantity is a great loss:
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and therefore (as the spie of nature observeth) the Iewellers will not rubbe out a small clowde,
and Therefore (as the spy of nature observeth) the Jewellers will not rub out a small cloud,
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or specke in an orient Rubie, because the lessening the substance will more disadvantage them, then the fetching out of the spot advance them in the sale;or speck in an orient Ruby, Because the lessening the substance will more disadvantage them, then the fetching out of the spot advance them in the sale;
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Neither will the Alcumists lose a drop of quintessence; nor the Apothecaries a graine of Bezar, nor an exact Commentatour upon holy Scriptures any syllables of a voyce from heaven, the eccho whereof is more melodious to the soule,
Neither will the Alchemists loose a drop of quintessence; nor the Apothecaries a grain of Bezar, nor an exact Commentator upon holy Scriptures any syllables of a voice from heaven, the echo whereof is more melodious to the soul,
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then any consort of most tuneable voyces upon earth can be.
then any consort of most tuneable voices upon earth can be.
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In which regard I hold it fit to relinquish my former divisions, and insist upon each word of this verse (as a Bee sitteth upon each particular flower) that wee may not lose any drop of doctrine sweeter then the honey,
In which regard I hold it fit to relinquish my former divisions, and insist upon each word of this verse (as a Bee Sitteth upon each particular flower) that we may not loose any drop of Doctrine Sweeten then the honey,
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and the honey combe, any leafe of the tree of life, any dust of the gold of Ophir. and the honey comb, any leaf of the tree of life, any dust of the gold of Ophir.
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1. I: there were three men in holy Scriptures tearmed Iedidiah, that is, Beloved of God; Solomon, Daniel, and Saint Iohn the Evangelist:
1. I: there were three men in holy Scriptures termed Jedidiah, that is, beloved of God; Solomon, daniel, and Saint John the Evangelist:
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and to all these God made knowne the secrets of his Kingdome by speciall revelation, and their prophecies are for the most part of a mysticall interpretation.
and to all these God made known the secrets of his Kingdom by special Revelation, and their prophecies Are for the most part of a mystical Interpretation.
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This Revelation was given to Iohn, when hee was in the spirit upon the Lords day;
This Revelation was given to John, when he was in the Spirit upon the lords day;
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and if wee religiously observe the Lords day, and then bee in the spirit as hee was, giving our selves wholly to the contemplation of Divine mysteries:
and if we religiously observe the lords day, and then be in the Spirit as he was, giving our selves wholly to the contemplation of Divine Mysteres:
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Heard, with what eares could Saint Iohn. heare this voyce, sith hee was in a spirituall rapture, which usually shutteth up all the doores of the senses? I answer, that as spirits have tongues to speake withall, whereof wee reade 1 Cor. 13. 1. Though I speake with the tongues of men and Angels: Herd, with what ears could Saint John. hear this voice, sith he was in a spiritual rapture, which usually shutteth up all the doors of the Senses? I answer, that as spirits have tongues to speak withal, whereof we read 1 Cor. 13. 1. Though I speak with the tongues of men and Angels:
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so they have eares to heare one another, that is a spirituall facultie answerable to our bodily sense of hearing.
so they have ears to hear one Another, that is a spiritual faculty answerable to our bodily sense of hearing.
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The Apostle sayth of himselfe, that hee was in the spirit;
The Apostle say of himself, that he was in the Spirit;
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and as he was in the spirit, so he saw in the spirit, and heard inthe spirit, and spake in the spirit, and moved in the spirit, and did all those things which are recorded in this Booke. and as he was in the Spirit, so he saw in the Spirit, and herd Inthe Spirit, and spoke in the Spirit, and moved in the Spirit, and did all those things which Are recorded in this Book.
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When Saint Paul was wrapd up into the third Heaven, and heard there words that cannot be uttered, and saw things which cannot bee represented with the eye;
When Saint Paul was wrapped up into the third Heaven, and herd there words that cannot be uttered, and saw things which cannot be represented with the eye;
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hee truely and really apprehended those objects, yet not with carnall, but spirituall sences, where with Saint Iohn heard this voice.
he truly and really apprehended those objects, yet not with carnal, but spiritual Senses, where with Saint John herd this voice.
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A voyce from Heaven. The Pythagoreans taught, that the Calestiall spheares by the regular motions, produced harmonious sounds: A voice from Heaven. The pythagoreans taught, that the Celestial spheres by the regular motions, produced harmonious sounds:
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and the Psalmist teacheth us, that the Heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament sheweth his handy worke, and that there is no speech nor language where there voyce is not heard;
and the Psalmist Teaches us, that the Heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows his handy work, and that there is no speech nor language where there voice is not herd;
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but that was the voyce of Heaven it selfe, demonstrately proving, and after a sort proclaiming the Majestie of the Creatour.
but that was the voice of Heaven it self, demonstrately proving, and After a sort proclaiming the Majesty of the Creator.
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But this is vox de coelo a voyce from Heaven pronounced by God himselfe, or formed by an Angell;
But this is vox de coelo a voice from Heaven pronounced by God himself, or formed by an Angel;
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so Gasper Melo expresly teacheth us.
so Gaspar Melo expressly Teaches us.
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Saint Iohn heard a voyce, not sounding outwardly, but inwardly framed by that Angell, who revealed unto him the whole Apocalypse.
Saint John herd a voice, not sounding outwardly, but inwardly framed by that Angel, who revealed unto him the Whole Apocalypse.
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Saint Iohn here heard a voyce from Heaven commanding him to Write; and Sain Austin heard a voyce from Heaven commanding him to Read, Tolle lege; and most requesite it is, that where Heaven speakes, the earth should heare,
Saint John Here herd a voice from Heaven commanding him to Write; and Sain Austin herd a voice from Heaven commanding him to Read, Take lege; and most requesite it is, that where Heaven speaks, the earth should hear,
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and where God writes, that man should reade. and where God writes, that man should read.
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There never yet came any voice from Heaven, which it did not much import and concerne the earth to heare.
There never yet Come any voice from Heaven, which it did not much import and concern the earth to hear.
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The first voice that came from Heaven, was heard on Mount Sinai; and it was to confirme the Law to bee of divine authoritie;
The First voice that Come from Heaven, was herd on Mount Sinai; and it was to confirm the Law to be of divine Authority;
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and establish our faith in God the Creatour. A second voice from Heaven we heare • … o in Saint Peter on the holy Mount,
and establish our faith in God the Creator. A second voice from Heaven we hear • … oh in Saint Peter on the holy Mount,
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VICTORIS BRABAEVM. OR, THE CONQVEROVRS PRIZE.VICTORIS BRABAEVM. OR, THE CONQVEROVRS PRIZE.
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when the Apostles were there with Christ, and it was to confirme the Gospell, and to establish our faith in Christ the Redeemer. A third voice, (or sound) was heard from Heaven in the upper roome, where Christs Apostles were assembled in the day of Pentecost,
when the Apostles were there with christ, and it was to confirm the Gospel, and to establish our faith in christ the Redeemer. A third voice, (or found) was herd from Heaven in the upper room, where Christ Apostles were assembled in the day of Pentecost,
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and it was to confirme out faith in the holy Ghost the Comforter. A fourth voice that came from Heaven, was heard by Saint Peter in a vision,
and it was to confirm out faith in the holy Ghost the Comforter. A fourth voice that Come from Heaven, was herd by Saint Peter in a vision,
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and it was to confirme our faith in the Catholike Church, and the Communion of Saints, and the incorporating both Iewes, and Gentile• … in one mysticall bodie.
and it was to confirm our faith in the Catholic Church, and the Communion of Saints, and the incorporating both Iewes, and Gentile• … in one mystical body.
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Lastly, a voice was heard from Heaven by Saint Iohn in this place, to establish our faith in the last Article of the Creed, concerning the happinesse of the dead,
Lastly, a voice was herd from Heaven by Saint John in this place, to establish our faith in the last Article of the Creed, Concerning the happiness of the dead,
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and the glorious estate of the Tryumphant Church; and the life of the World to come.
and the glorious estate of the Triumphant Church; and the life of the World to come.
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If wee desire to bee informed concerning the affaires of the Abissens, or those of China, Sumatra, or Iapan; wee conferre with those that are of the same Countrey,
If we desire to be informed Concerning the affairs of the Abysses, or those of China, Sumatra, or Iapan; we confer with those that Are of the same Country,
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or have travelled into those parts:
or have traveled into those parts:
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and for the like reason, if wee desire to bee instructed concerning the state and condition of the Citizens of the Heavenly Ierusalem; their infinite number, their excellent order, their singular priviledges, their everlasting joyes, their feasts, their robes, their palmes, their thrones, their crownes;
and for the like reason, if we desire to be instructed Concerning the state and condition of the Citizens of the Heavenly Ierusalem; their infinite number, their excellent order, their singular privileges, their everlasting Joys, their feasts, their robes, their palms, their thrones, their crowns;
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wee must enquire of them who either are inhabitants there, or have brought us newes from thence;
we must inquire of them who either Are inhabitants there, or have brought us news from thence;
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nothing but a voice from Heaven can enforce our assent to these heavenly mysteries.
nothing but a voice from Heaven can enforce our assent to these heavenly Mysteres.
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Now as all words of Kings are of great authoritie, but especially their Edicts and Proclamations; so all voices from Heaven are highly to bee regarded and religiously obeyed, but especially.
Now as all words of Kings Are of great Authority, but especially their Edicts and Proclamations; so all voices from Heaven Are highly to be regarded and religiously obeyed, but especially.
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Decrees and Statutes which are commanded by the authoritie of the high Court of Heaven, to bee written for perpetuitie;
Decrees and Statutes which Are commanded by the Authority of the high Court of Heaven, to be written for perpetuity;
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such as this is in my Text, I heard a voyce from Heaven, saying
such as this is in my Text, I herd a voice from Heaven, saying
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Write, with a Pen of Diamond, in letters never to bee obliterated, write it so that it may bee read of men in all succeeding Ages,Write, with a Pen of Diamond, in letters never to be obliterated, write it so that it may be read of men in all succeeding Ages,
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even to the last man that shall stand upon the earth.
even to the last man that shall stand upon the earth.
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Here I cannot sufficiently admire the boldnesse of Cardinall Bellarmine, who to disparage the necessitie of holy Scripture,
Here I cannot sufficiently admire the boldness of Cardinal Bellarmine, who to disparage the necessity of holy Scripture,
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and cry up unwritten traditions, which are the best evidence hee can produce for his new Trent Creed;
and cry up unwritten traditions, which Are the best evidence he can produce for his new Trent Creed;
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I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaack, and the God of Iacob, God is not the God of the dead,
I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Iacob, God is not the God of the dead,
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blusheth not to publish it to the World in print, that the Apostles and Evangelists had no command from God to write their Gospells or Epistles, but that they wrote upon the entreatie of some friends, or some emergent occasions.
blusheth not to publish it to the World in print, that the Apostles and Evangelists had no command from God to write their Gospels or Epistles, but that they wrote upon the entreaty of Some Friends, or Some emergent occasions.
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Were there no other Text in all the holy Scriptures but this, nor word in this Text but this one, Write, it were alone sufficient to convince him of grosse ignorance,
Were there no other Text in all the holy Scriptures but this, nor word in this Text but this one, Write, it were alone sufficient to convince him of gross ignorance,
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if not rath• … r giving the lye to his own knowledge. But yet farther, rather to confound him with shame, then convince him with evidence;
if not rath• … r giving the lie to his own knowledge. But yet farther, rather to confound him with shame, then convince him with evidence;
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doth not the Apostle affirme in generall of the whole Scripture, that it is given by Divine ins• … iration? and what is inspiring but a kinde of dictating to all the Pen-men of the holy Ghost? and doth not hee that dictateth to another, both tell him what hee shall write,
does not the Apostle affirm in general of the Whole Scripture, that it is given by Divine ins• … iration? and what is inspiring but a kind of dictating to all the Penmen of the holy Ghost? and does not he that dictateth to Another, both tell him what he shall write,
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and bid him write it? Besides, in the 1. of the Apocalypse vers. 10. 11. Saint Iohn heard a great voyce as of a trumpet, saying;
and bid him write it? Beside, in the 1. of the Apocalypse vers. 10. 11. Saint John herd a great voice as of a trumpet, saying;
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I am Alpha, and Omega, the first and the last, and what thou seest write in a Booke. I am Alpha, and Omega, the First and the last, and what thou See write in a Book.
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Thirdly, besides the generall command of committing the whole Word of God to writing, and a speciall mandate for the writing the Apoc• … lypse, wee have a singular precept for the writing the precise words of this Text;
Thirdly, beside the general command of committing the Whole Word of God to writing, and a special mandate for the writing the Apoc• … lypse, we have a singular precept for the writing the precise words of this Text;
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and must not that needs bee thrice worthy our observation, which is written by a threefold command? and what is that?
and must not that needs be thrice worthy our observation, which is written by a threefold command? and what is that?
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Blessed are the dead, If the dead are blessed, the dead are, for • … n argument à tertio adjacent• … ad secundum ever holdeth if the tea• … es bee taken in the proper sense.Blessed Are the dead, If the dead Are blessed, the dead Are, for • … n argument à tertio adjacent• … ad secundum ever holds if the tea• … es be taken in the proper sense.
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The Metaphisicks demonstra• …, non entis nullus esse affectiones, that such things as have no existence have no qualities nor reall attributes:
The Metaphysics demonstra• …, non entis nullus esse affectiones, that such things as have no existence have no qualities nor real attributes:
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but blessednesse is here attributed to the dead, the dead therefore are. And the Philosopher who being demanded whether the living or the dead were more in number? answered, that doubtlesse the living, quia mortui ne sunt quidem, because the dead were not to bee reckoned upon, inregard now they are not at all, spake without booke,
but blessedness is Here attributed to the dead, the dead Therefore Are. And the Philosopher who being demanded whither the living or the dead were more in number? answered, that doubtless the living, quia Deads ne sunt quidem, Because the dead were not to be reckoned upon, In regard now they Are not At all, spoke without book,
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and uttered that which is most false, as wee learne from the mouth of Truth himselfe;
and uttered that which is most false, as we Learn from the Mouth of Truth himself;
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who not onely affirmeth that the dead are, but that they are also living, though dead to this World,
who not only Affirmeth that the dead Are, but that they Are also living, though dead to this World,
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yet not to the World to come;
yet not to the World to come;
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dead to men, but not dead to God, have yee not read sayth our Saviour, what is spoken unto you by God, saying;
dead to men, but not dead to God, have ye not read say our Saviour, what is spoken unto you by God, saying;
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and grieveth the Spirit of grace;
and Grieveth the Spirit of grace;
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but of the living, for all live to him? but are all the dead blessed? the Text answereth, all the dead that die in the Lord; That dye in the Lord? Yea,but of the living, for all live to him? but Are all the dead blessed? the Text Answers, all the dead that die in the Lord; That die in the Lord? Yea,
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but you will say, those that are already dead, cannot dye, what then is the meaning of this phrase, the dead that dye in the Lord? Saint Ambrose answereth, hee that is dead alreadie cannot dye in the same sense that hee is dead,
but you will say, those that Are already dead, cannot die, what then is the meaning of this phrase, the dead that die in the Lord? Saint Ambrose Answers, he that is dead already cannot die in the same sense that he is dead,
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but hee that is alreadie dead in one sense, may bee sayd to dye in another;
but he that is already dead in one sense, may be said to die in Another;
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hee that is dead to the World, as all the regenerated who have mortified the deeds of the flesh, may afterwards dye to the bodye and so dye in the Lord, that is breathe out his soule into the hands of the Lord.he that is dead to the World, as all the regenerated who have mortified the Deeds of the Flesh, may afterwards die to the body and so die in the Lord, that is breath out his soul into the hands of the Lord.
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This is sound Divinitie, and a true proposition, but no true exposition of this place; in which the latter seemeth to bee a limitation of the former:
This is found Divinity, and a true proposition, but no true exposition of this place; in which the latter seems to be a limitation of the former:
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as God is neare to all that call upon him, yea, all that call upon him faithfully; so here blessed are the dead, what all dead howsoever they dye? no, but all that dye in the Lord.
as God is near to all that call upon him, yea, all that call upon him faithfully; so Here blessed Are the dead, what all dead howsoever they die? no, but all that die in the Lord.
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There is much varietie among the interpreters about the interpretation of this phrase, to dye in the Lord. Some will have the meaning thereof, to bee those that dye for the Christian faith,
There is much variety among the Interpreters about the Interpretation of this phrase, to die in the Lord. some will have the meaning thereof, to be those that die for the Christian faith,
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and seale the truth thereof with their bloud. and seal the truth thereof with their blood.
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And they alleage for themselves, first paralell texts of Scripture, wherein the preposition in, is put for pro: for as Gen. 18. 13. omnes in t• … benedicentur all Nations shall bee blessed in thee, that is for thee,
And they allege for themselves, First parallel texts of Scripture, wherein the preposition in, is put for Pro: for as Gen. 18. 13. omnes in t• … benedicentur all nations shall be blessed in thee, that is for thee,
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and in thy seed, that is • … orthy seed;
and in thy seed, that is • … orthy seed;
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and Gen. 28. 18. servivi Berachel word for word, I served in Rachel, that is for Rachel. Next they alleage the ante• … edents, together with the occasion of these words verse 12. here is the patience of the Saints, here are they that keepe the Commandements of God,
and Gen. 28. 18. servivi Berachel word for word, I served in Rachel, that is for Rachel. Next they allege the ante• … edents, together with the occasion of these words verse 12. Here is the patience of the Saints, Here Are they that keep the commandments of God,
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and the faith of Iesus Christ: and the faith of Iesus christ:
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and truly the maine scope of the Text seemeth to bee, to arme the godly with patience,
and truly the main scope of the Text seems to be, to arm the godly with patience,
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and to encourage them to fight against the Beast, upon whom before God execute vengeance, if it so fall out that many of Gods faithfull servants loose their lives:
and to encourage them to fight against the Beast, upon whom before God execute vengeance, if it so fallen out that many of God's faithful Servants lose their lives:
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Yet that none should be dismayed therewith, because all that so dye are blessed, for they exchange a temporall life in this World, for an eternall in another.
Yet that none should be dismayed therewith, Because all that so die Are blessed, for they exchange a temporal life in this World, for an Eternal in Another.
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Thirdly say they, it cannot bee well conceived how any can dye in Domino in the Lord who is the Lord of life, if wee take the preposition in the proper sence:
Thirdly say they, it cannot be well conceived how any can die in Domino in the Lord who is the Lord of life, if we take the preposition in the proper sense:
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yet it is not so in the mysticall bodie of Christ, no true Member thereof can bee cut off, much lesse dye,
yet it is not so in the mystical body of christ, no true Member thereof can be Cut off, much less die,
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while it continues in that bodie; by dying in the Lord, therefore wee must understand dying for the Lord, so they.
while it continues in that body; by dying in the Lord, Therefore we must understand dying for the Lord, so they.
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Others will have the words not to bee restrained to Martyrs onely, but to belong to all that die in the feare of God, and the faith of Christ.
Others will have the words not to be restrained to Martyrs only, but to belong to all that die in the Fear of God, and the faith of christ.
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And they alleage for themselves also a paralell Text;
And they allege for themselves also a parallel Text;
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1 Cor. 15. 18. where to fall a sleepe in the Lord, is spoken generally of all true beleevers departing this life.
1 Cor. 15. 18. where to fallen a sleep in the Lord, is spoken generally of all true believers departing this life.
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Besides Saint Bernard and other of the Auncients apparantly distinguish these phrases, mori in Domino, & mori propter Dominum, to dye in the Lord, and to dye for the Lord: mori pro Domino martyrum est, mori in Domino omnium confessorum;
Beside Saint Bernard and other of the Ancients apparently distinguish these phrases, Mori in Domino, & Mori propter Dominum, to die in the Lord, and to die for the Lord: Mori Pro Domino Martyrs est, Mori in Domino omnium Confessors;
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si beati qui in Domino moriuntur, quanto magis qui pro Domino moriuntur? to dye for the Lord is the glory of martyrs, but to dye in the Lord, the glory of all Confessors:
si Beati qui in Domino moriuntur, quanto magis qui Pro Domino moriuntur? to die for the Lord is the glory of Martyrs, but to die in the Lord, the glory of all Confessors:
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if they are happy who dye in the Lord, how much more they that dye for the Lord? Thirdly, the reward here promised is common to all beleevers,if they Are happy who die in the Lord, how much more they that die for the Lord? Thirdly, the reward Here promised is Common to all believers,
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and not peculiar to the Martyrs:
and not peculiar to the Martyrs:
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for all true beleevers when they dye rest from their labours, and their workes follow them.
for all true believers when they die rest from their labours, and their works follow them.
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If the Spirit had meant Martyrs onely, hee would rather have sayd, they have ease from their torments,
If the Spirit had meant Martyrs only, he would rather have said, they have ease from their torments,
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then rest from their labours, and their trophies and victories follow them. All that dye for the Lord, dye also in the Lord;
then rest from their labours, and their trophies and victories follow them. All that die for the Lord, die also in the Lord;
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but all that dye in the Lord, doe not necessarily dye for the Lord:
but all that die in the Lord, do not necessarily die for the Lord:
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wee denie not that the Martyrs have the greatest share in this blessednesse, but all Confessours have their partsalso? the Martyrs Crowne is beset with a Rubie or some richer jewell then ordinary, their Garland hath a flower or two more in it, to wit some red flower as well as white;
we deny not that the Martyrs have the greatest share in this blessedness, but all Confessors have their partsalso? the Martyrs Crown is beset with a Ruby or Some Richer jewel then ordinary, their Garland hath a flower or two more in it, to wit Some read flower as well as white;
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yet the Crowne and Garland of all Confessours are compleat.
yet the Crown and Garland of all Confessors Are complete.
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And therefore not onely Beda, and Bernard, and Richardus, and Andreus, and Primasius, and Haymo, and Ansbertus, and Ioachimus, but also the Greeke, and the Roman Church;
And Therefore not only Beda, and Bernard, and Richardus, and Andreus, and Primasius, and Haymo, and Ansbertus, and Joachim, but also the Greek, and the Roman Church;
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yea, and the reformed also understand these words, of all that dye in Gods favour:
yea, and the reformed also understand these words, of all that die in God's favour:
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for they read these words at the Funeralls of all the dead, and not onely at the Funeralls of Martyrs.
for they read these words At the Funerals of all the dead, and not only At the Funerals of Martyrs.
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Yea, but how can any bee sayd to dye in the Lord, that is continuing his Member,
Yea, but how can any be said to die in the Lord, that is Continuing his Member,
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sith Christ hath no dead Members? I answer, that the faithfull dye not in the Lord in that sense in which they live in him;
sith christ hath no dead Members? I answer, that the faithful die not in the Lord in that sense in which they live in him;
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but in another they die not spiritually, nor cease to bee his mysticall Members; but naturally, that is, they continuing in Christs faith and love, breathe out their souies,
but in Another they die not spiritually, nor cease to be his mystical Members; but naturally, that is, they Continuing in Christ faith and love, breathe out their souies,
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and so fall asleepe in his bosome, or dye in his love, laying hold of him by faith,
and so fallen asleep in his bosom, or die in his love, laying hold of him by faith,
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and relying on him by hope, and embracing him by charitie.
and relying on him by hope, and embracing him by charity.
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All they dye in the Lord, who die in the act of contrition, as Saint Austin, who reading the penetentiall Psalmes with many teares, breathed out his last gaspe, sighing for his sinnes.
All they die in the Lord, who die in the act of contrition, as Saint Austin, who reading the penitential Psalms with many tears, breathed out his last gasp, sighing for his Sins.
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Or in the act of charitie as Saint Ierome, who in a most fervent, or vehement exhortation to the love of God, gave up the ghost.
Or in the act of charity as Saint Jerome, who in a most fervent, or vehement exhortation to the love of God, gave up the ghost.
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Or in the act of Religion, as Saint Ambrose, who after he had received the blessed Sacrament, in a heavenly rapture,
Or in the act of Religion, as Saint Ambrose, who After he had received the blessed Sacrament, in a heavenly rapture,
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and a holy parley with Christ, left the body.
and a holy parley with christ, left the body.
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Or in the act of Devotion as Aquinas, who lifting up his eyes and hands to heaven, pronouncing with a loude voyce those words of the Spouse in the Canticles, Come my beloved, let us goe forth, went out of this world.
Or in the act of Devotion as Aquinas, who lifting up his eyes and hands to heaven, pronouncing with a loud voice those words of the Spouse in the Canticles, Come my Beloved, let us go forth, went out of this world.
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Or in the Act of gratulation, and thankes-giving as Petrus Celestinus, who repeating that last verse of the last Psalme, Omnis spiritus laudet Dominum, Let every breath;
Or in the Act of gratulation, and thanksgiving as Peter Celestinus, who repeating that last verse of the last Psalm, Omnis spiritus laudet Dominum, Let every breath;
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or every one that hath breath, praise the Lord, breathed out his soule.or every one that hath breath, praise the Lord, breathed out his soul.
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Or in an Act of divine contemplation, as Gerson that famous Chancellour of Paris, who having explicated fiftie properties of divine love, concluded both his Treatise,
Or in an Act of divine contemplation, as Gerson that famous Chancellor of paris, who having explicated fiftie properties of divine love, concluded both his Treatise,
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and his life with fortis ut mors dilectio, Love is strong as death.
and his life with fortis ut mors Love, Love is strong as death.
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To knit up all, six sorts of men may lay just claime to the blessednesse in my Text.
To knit up all, six sorts of men may lay just claim to the blessedness in my Text.
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First Martyrs, for they die in the Lord, because they die in his quarrell.
First Martyrs, for they die in the Lord, Because they die in his quarrel.
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Secondly Confessours, for they die in the Lord, because they die in his faith, and in the confession of his name.
Secondly Confessors, for they die in the Lord, Because they die in his faith, and in the Confessi of his name.
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Thirdly, all they that love Christ, and are beloved of him, for they die in the Lord, because they die in his bosome, and embracings.
Thirdly, all they that love christ, and Are Beloved of him, for they die in the Lord, Because they die in his bosom, and embracings.
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Fourthly, all truly penitent sinners, for they dye in the Lord, because they dye in his peace.
Fourthly, all truly penitent Sinners, for they die in the Lord, Because they die in his peace.
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Firthly, all they who are engrafted into Christ by a speciall faith, and persever in him to the end,
Firthly, all they who Are engrafted into christ by a special faith, and persever in him to the end,
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and Christ the King of all, or in darknesse with the wicked, and prince of the world. and christ the King of all, or in darkness with the wicked, and Prince of the world.
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for they die in the Lord, because they die in his communion, as being members of his mysticall body.
for they die in the Lord, Because they die in his communion, as being members of his mystical body.
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Lastly, all they that dye, calling upon the Lord, or otherwise make a godly end,
Lastly, all they that die, calling upon the Lord, or otherwise make a godly end,
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for they dye in the Lord, because they dye in the workes of the Lord, and happy is that servant whom his Master when hee commeth shall find so doing. From hence-forth NONLATINALPHABET.
for they die in the Lord, Because they die in the works of the Lord, and happy is that servant whom his Master when he comes shall find so doing. From henceforth.
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Beza and some other render the word in the originall perfectly, because the dead obtaine the blessednesse they hoped for; Beza and Some other render the word in the original perfectly, Because the dead obtain the blessedness they hoped for;
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but this Exposition cannot stand, unlesse wee restraine this blessednesse to the soule.
but this Exposition cannot stand, unless we restrain this blessedness to the soul.
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For the perfect and consummate happinesse of all that die in the Lord, consisteth in the glorification of their bodyes and soules,
For the perfect and consummate happiness of all that die in the Lord, Consisteth in the glorification of their bodies and Souls,
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when they shall see God face to face, and the beames of his countenance directly falling upon the soule, shall reflect also upon the body:
when they shall see God face to face, and the beams of his countenance directly falling upon the soul, shall reflect also upon the body:
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and most true it is which Paraeus observeth, the deads blessednesse, farre exceedes the blessednesse of the living;
and most true it is which Pareus observeth, the deads blessedness, Far exceeds the blessedness of the living;
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for here wee have but the first fruits of happinesse, but in heaven wee shall have the whole lumpe:
for Here we have but the First fruits of happiness, but in heaven we shall have the Whole lump:
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here wee hunger and thirst for righteousnesse, there wee shall be satisfied. Here we hunger and thirst for righteousness, there we shall be satisfied.
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To this we all willingly assent, but it will not hence follow, that they have their whole lumpe of happinesse till the day of Judgement.
To this we all willingly assent, but it will not hence follow, that they have their Whole lump of happiness till the day of Judgement.
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Blessed they are from the houre of their death, but not perfectly; blessed, but not consummatly:
Blessed they Are from the hour of their death, but not perfectly; blessed, but not consummately:
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blessed intensive, as blessed as the soule by it selfe can be for that state in which it now is:
blessed intensive, as blessed as the soul by it self can be for that state in which it now is:
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not blessed extensive not so blessed as the whole person shall be, when the soule shall bee the second time given to the body,
not blessed extensive not so blessed as the Whole person shall be, when the soul shall be the second time given to the body,
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and both bid to an everlasting feast at the mariage of the Lambe.
and both bid to an everlasting feast At the marriage of the Lamb.
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Others therefore more agreeable to the Analogie of faith, render the originall NONLATINALPHABET from hence-forth, and referre the hence-forth, not to the time of the uttering this Prophecie;
Others Therefore more agreeable to the Analogy of faith, render the original from henceforth, and refer the henceforth, not to the time of the uttering this Prophecy;
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as if before it none were blessed (for before this prophecie all the Apostles (Saint Iohn only excepted) and thousands of Saints and Martyrs had died in the Lord,
as if before it none were blessed (for before this prophecy all the Apostles (Saint John only excepted) and thousands of Saints and Martyrs had died in the Lord,
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and were at rest from their labours) but to the instant of their dying in the Lord, they no sooner lost their lives for Christ,
and were At rest from their labours) but to the instant of their dying in the Lord, they no sooner lost their lives for christ,
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then they found happinesse in him. So soone as Lazarus dyed, his soule was carried by Angels into Abrahams bosome.
then they found happiness in him. So soon as Lazarus died, his soul was carried by Angels into Abrahams bosom.
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that this feast is turned for a time into a fast, and the Jubile into an ejulate or howling.
that this feast is turned for a time into a fast, and the Jubilee into an ejulate or howling.
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So soone as the Thiefe expired on the Crosse, hee aspired to Paradise, and was with Christ; So Nazianzen teacheth concerning every religious soule;
So soon as the Thief expired on the Cross, he aspired to Paradise, and was with christ; So Nazianzen Teaches Concerning every religious soul;
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I beleeve, saith he, that every noble soule which is in grace and favour with God, presently as soone as shee hath shaken off the body, which kept downe her wings, flyeth joyfully streight up to her Lord;
I believe, Says he, that every noble soul which is in grace and favour with God, presently as soon as she hath shaken off the body, which kept down her wings, flies joyfully straight up to her Lord;
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and Saint Cyprian, Death to the godly is not a departure, but a passe from a temporall to an eternall life, and no stay by the way,
and Saint Cyprian, Death to the godly is not a departure, but a pass from a temporal to an Eternal life, and no stay by the Way,
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as soone as we have finished our course here, we may arrive at the goale there;
as soon as we have finished our course Here, we may arrive At the goal there;
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And S. Bernard, The infidels call the parting of the soule from the body, Death,
And S. Bernard, The Infidels call the parting of the soul from the body, Death,
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but the beleevers call it the Passeover, because it is a passe from death to life.but the believers call it the Passover, Because it is a pass from death to life.
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For they die to the world, that they may perfectly live to God.
For they die to the world, that they may perfectly live to God.
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To strike sayle and make toward the shore, if all that dye in the Lord are blessed, from the very moment of their death,
To strike sail and make towards the shore, if all that die in the Lord Are blessed, from the very moment of their death,
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and this blessednesse is confirmed by a voyce from heaven:
and this blessedness is confirmed by a voice from heaven:
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let us give more heed to such a voyce, then to any whisper of the flesh or divell.
let us give more heed to such a voice, then to any whisper of the Flesh or Devil.
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Whatsoever Philosophie argueth or Reason objecteth, or sense excepteth against it:
Whatsoever Philosophy argue or Reason Objecteth, or sense excepteth against it:
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let us give more heed to God then man, to the spirit then the flesh, to faith then to reason, to heaven then to earth;
let us give more heed to God then man, to the Spirit then the Flesh, to faith then to reason, to heaven then to earth;
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although they who suffer for the testimonie of the Gospell seeme to be most miserable, their skinnes being fleyed off, their joynts racked, their whole body torne in peeces, or burned to ashes;
although they who suffer for the testimony of the Gospel seem to be most miserable, their skins being flay off, their Joints racked, their Whole body torn in Pieces, or burned to Ashes;
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their goods confiscate, their armes defaced, and all manner of disgraces put upon them:
their goods confiscate, their arms defaced, and all manner of disgraces put upon them:
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yet they are most happy in heaven, by the testimonie of heaven it selfe, the malice of their enemies cannot reach so high as heaven, it cannot touch them there, there, much lesse awake them out of their sweet sleepe in Jesus.
yet they Are most happy in heaven, by the testimony of heaven it self, the malice of their enemies cannot reach so high as heaven, it cannot touch them there, there, much less awake them out of their sweet sleep in jesus.
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Secondly, if the dead are blessed in comparison of the living:
Secondly, if the dead Are blessed in comparison of the living:
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let us not so glew our thoughts, and affections to the world, and the comforts thereof,
let us not so glew our thoughts, and affections to the world, and the comforts thereof,
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but that they may bee easily severed, for there is no comparison betweene the estate of the godly in this life,
but that they may be Easily severed, for there is no comparison between the estate of the godly in this life,
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and in the life to come; for here they labour for rest, there they rest from their labour:
and in the life to come; for Here they labour for rest, there they rest from their labour:
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here they expect what they are to receive, there they receive what they expected: here they hunger and thirst for righteousnesse, there they are satisfied;
Here they expect what they Are to receive, there they receive what they expected: Here they hunger and thirst for righteousness, there they Are satisfied;
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here they are continually afflicted, either for their sinnes, or with their sinnes, and they have continuall cause to shed teares, either for the calamities of Gods people,
Here they Are continually afflicted, either for their Sins, or with their Sins, and they have continual cause to shed tears, either for the calamities of God's people,
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or the strokes they themselves receive from God, or the wounds they give themselves; there all teares are wiped from their eyes.
or the Strokes they themselves receive from God, or the wounds they give themselves; there all tears Are wiped from their eyes.
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Here they are alwayes troubled, either with the evills they feare, or the feare of evill:
Here they Are always troubled, either with the evils they Fear, or the Fear of evil:
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but when they goe hence, Death sets a period to all feare, cares, sorrowes, and dangers.
but when they go hence, Death sets a Period to all Fear, Cares, sorrows, and dangers.
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And therefore Solon spake divinely, when hee taught Craesus that he ought to suspend his verdict of any mans happinesse till hee saw his end.
And Therefore Solon spoke divinely, when he taught Croesus that he ought to suspend his verdict of any men happiness till he saw his end.
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Thirdly, if those dead are blessed, that dye in the Lord, let us strive to be of that number, eamus & nos, & moriamur cum eo, Let us goe and dye with him, and in him:
Thirdly, if those dead Are blessed, that die in the Lord, let us strive to be of that number, eamus & nos, & moriamur cum eo, Let us go and die with him, and in him:
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And that we may doe so, wee must first endevour to live in him; For Cornelius à Lapida his collection is most true;
And that we may do so, we must First endeavour to live in him; For Cornelius à Lapida his collection is most true;
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As a man cannot die at Rome, who never lived at Rome ▪ so none can dye in Christ, who never lived in him, and none can live in him, who is not in him;As a man cannot die At Room, who never lived At Room ▪ so none can die in christ, who never lived in him, and none can live in him, who is not in him;
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first then wee must labour to be in him, and how may wee compasse this? Christ himselfe teacheth us:
First then we must labour to be in him, and how may we compass this? christ himself Teaches us:
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I am the Vine, and my Father is the Husbandman, every branch that beareth not fruit in me, he taketh away, I am the Vine, and my Father is the Husbandman, every branch that bears not fruit in me, he Takes away,
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and every branch that breareth fruit he purgeth, that it may bring forth more fruit;
and every branch that breareth fruit he Purgeth, that it may bring forth more fruit;
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as the branch cannot beare fruit of it selfe, exceept it abide in the Vine, no more can yee except yee abide in mee. as the branch cannot bear fruit of it self, exceept it abide in the Vine, no more can ye except ye abide in me.
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Hence wee learne that wee cannot beare fruit in Christ, unlesse as branches we be ingrafted into him;
Hence we Learn that we cannot bear fruit in christ, unless as branches we be ingrafted into him;
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now that a graffe may be inoculated. 1. There must be made an incision in the tree. 2. The graffe or syence must be imped in. 3. After it is put in, it must be ioyned fast to the tree.
now that a graft may be inoculated. 1. There must be made an incision in the tree. 2. The graft or syence must be imped in. 3. After it is put in, it must be joined fast to the tree.
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The incision is already made, by the wounds given Christ at his death many incisions were made in the true Vine: that which putteth us in,
The incision is already made, by the wounds given christ At his death many incisions were made in the true Vine: that which putteth us in,
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or inoculateth us, is a speciall faith, and that which binds us fast to the tree, is love and the grace of perseverance.
or inoculateth us, is a special faith, and that which binds us fast to the tree, is love and the grace of perseverance.
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If then we bee engrafted by faith into Christ, and bound fast unto him by love, wee shall partake of the Iuice of the stocke,
If then we be engrafted by faith into christ, and bound fast unto him by love, we shall partake of the Juice of the stock,
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and grow in grace, and beare fruit also more and more, and so living in the true Vine, we shall die in him,
and grow in grace, and bear fruit also more and more, and so living in the true Vine, we shall die in him,
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Fourthly, if wee are assured by a voyce from heaven, that none but they are blessed, who die in the Lord: all Infidells, Jewes, and Turkes;
Fourthly, if we Are assured by a voice from heaven, that none but they Are blessed, who die in the Lord: all Infidels, Jews, and Turkes;
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yea, and such hereticks too as denie all speciall faith in Christ are in a wretched and lamentable case;
yea, and such Heretics too as deny all special faith in christ Are in a wretched and lamentable case;
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for it is cleare that unbeleevers cannot live in Christ, for the just liveth by faith, and though hereticks,
for it is clear that unbelievers cannot live in christ, for the just lives by faith, and though Heretics,
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and among them our Adversaries of Rome have a generall faith, yet because they want a speciall faith in Christ whereby they are to be ingrafted into him,
and among them our Adversaries of Room have a general faith, yet Because they want a special faith in christ whereby they Are to be ingrafted into him,
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and made members of his mysticall body, they can make no proofe to themselves or others, (at least unlesse they renounce some of the Trent Articles) that they live, or dye in the Lord.
and made members of his mystical body, they can make no proof to themselves or Others, (At least unless they renounce Some of the Trent Articles) that they live, or die in the Lord.
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Lastly, if all that dye in Christ are blessed, as a voyce from heaven assureth us, we doe wrong to heaven, if we accompt them miserable;
Lastly, if all that die in christ Are blessed, as a voice from heaven assureth us, we do wrong to heaven, if we account them miserable;
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we doe wrong to Christ, if we count them as lost whom he hath found;
we do wrong to christ, if we count them as lost whom he hath found;
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if wee shed immoderate teares for them from whose eyes Hee hath wiped away all teares;
if we shed immoderate tears for them from whose eyes He hath wiped away all tears;
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to weare perpetuall blacks for them, upon whom he hath put long white Robes. Whatsoever our losses may be by them, it commeth farre short of their gaine:
to wear perpetual blacks for them, upon whom he hath put long white Robes. Whatsoever our losses may be by them, it comes Far short of their gain:
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our crosse is light, in comparison of their super-excellent weight of glory; therefore let us not sorrow for them, as those that have no hope.
our cross is Light, in comparison of their superexcellent weight of glory; Therefore let us not sorrow for them, as those that have no hope.
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Let us not shew our selves Infidells by too much lamenting the death of beleevers. Weepe w• … may for them, or rather for our losse by them, but moderatly,
Let us not show our selves Infidels by too much lamenting the death of believers. Weep w• … may for them, or rather for our loss by them, but moderately,
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as knowing that our losse is their gaine, and if wee truly love them, wee cannot but exceedingly congratulate their feasts of joy, their rivers of pleasures, their Palmes of victory, their robes of majestie, their crownes of glorie. Water therefore your plants at the departure of your dearest friends,
as knowing that our loss is their gain, and if we truly love them, we cannot but exceedingly congratulate their feasts of joy, their Rivers of pleasures, their Palms of victory, their robes of majesty, their crowns of glory. Water Therefore your plants At the departure of your dearest Friends,
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but drowne them not. For whatsoever wee complaine of here, they are freed from there: and whatsoever wee desire here, they enjoy there:
but drown them not. For whatsoever we complain of Here, they Are freed from there: and whatsoever we desire Here, they enjoy there:
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they hunger not, but feast with the L• …;
they hunger not, but feast with the L• …;
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they sigh not, but sing with Moses, having safely passed over the glassi• … sea; they lie not in darknesse,
they sighs not, but sing with Moses, having safely passed over the glassi• … sea; they lie not in darkness,
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but possesse the inheritance of Saints in light. They have immunitie from sinne, freedome from all temptations, and securitie from danger:
but possess the inheritance of Saints in Light. They have immunity from sin, freedom from all temptations, and security from danger:
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they have rest for their labours here, comfort for their troubles, glory for their disgrace, joyes for their sorrowes, life for their death in Christ,
they have rest for their labours Here, Comfort for their Troubles, glory for their disgrace, Joys for their sorrows, life for their death in christ,
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A SERMON PREACHED at Rotheriffe, at the Funerall of Mris. Dorothy Gataker, Wife to the worthie and Reverend Divine Master Thomas Gataker, B. D. SERMON XLVI. APOC. 14. 13.
A SERMON PREACHED At Rotheriffe, At the Funeral of Mris. Dorothy Gataker, Wife to the worthy and Reverend Divine Master Thomas Gataker, B. D. SERMON XLVI. APOCALYPSE. 14. 13.
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So sayth the Spirit that they may rest from their labours, and their workes follow them.
So say the Spirit that they may rest from their labours, and their works follow them.
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THe longer a man enjoyeth the benefit of life, the more cause he hath to desiredeath;
THe longer a man Enjoyeth the benefit of life, the more cause he hath to desiredeath;
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for cares grow with years, and sins with cares, & sorrows with sins, and fears with sorrowes;
for Cares grow with Years, and Sins with Cares, & sorrows with Sins, and fears with sorrows;
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which trouble the quiet, and confound the musicke, and blend the mirth, and dampe the whole joy of our life:
which trouble the quiet, and confound the music, and blend the mirth, and damp the Whole joy of our life:
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so that hee who spinneth the thred of his life to the greatest length, gaineth nothing thereby but this, that hee can give a fuller and clearer evidence of the vanitie of the World,
so that he who spinneth the thread of his life to the greatest length, gains nothing thereby but this, that he can give a fuller and clearer evidence of the vanity of the World,
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and yeeld a more ample testimonie to the miserie of man during his abode in the flesh:
and yield a more ample testimony to the misery of man during his Abided in the Flesh:
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whom if wee take at the best advantage of his worldly happinesse, hee must needs confesse that hee hath nothing of all that is past, but a sad remembrance;
whom if we take At the best advantage of his worldly happiness, he must needs confess that he hath nothing of all that is past, but a sad remembrance;
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nor of that which is to come, but a solicitous feare.
nor of that which is to come, but a solicitous Fear.
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As after a great feast at which a man hath glutted his appetite, nothing remaineth but lothsome and stinking fumes ascending from the stomacke to the head, and offending the brain;
As After a great feast At which a man hath glutted his appetite, nothing remains but loathsome and stinking fumes ascending from the stomach to the head, and offending the brain;
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so of all the pleasures of sinne past, nothing remaineth but a bitter taste in the conscience, or rather to use Saint Bernards Metaphor, amara & foeda vestigia, foule and stinking prints left in the flore where hee daunced after the Devills pipe, sorrow and shame for what hee hath beene,
so of all the pleasures of sin past, nothing remains but a bitter taste in the conscience, or rather to use Saint Bernards Metaphor, Amara & foeda vestigia, foul and stinking prints left in the flore where he danced After the Devils pipe, sorrow and shame for what he hath been,
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and feare for what hee shall bee mingles and sowers all the joy and delight in that hee is.
and Fear for what he shall be mingles and sower's all the joy and delight in that he is.
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And what is hee at the best? a poore tennant • … t • … ill of a ruinous cottage of loame, or house of clay readie to fall about his eares, with a Grashoppers leape in a spot of ground.
And what is he At the best? a poor tenant • … tO • … ill of a ruinous cottage of loam, or house of clay ready to fallen about his ears, with a Grasshoppers leap in a spot of ground.
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His apparell is but stolne ragges, his wealth the excrements of the earth, his dyet, bread of carefulnesse, got with the sweat of his browes, and all his comforts and recreations, rather as Saint Austine tearmes them solati a miserorum quam gaudia beatorum, sauces of misery then dishes of happinesse.
His apparel is but stolen rags, his wealth the excrements of the earth, his diet, bred of carefulness, god with the sweat of his brows, and all his comforts and recreations, rather as Saint Augustine terms them solati a miserorum quam Gaudia beatorum, sauces of misery then Dishes of happiness.
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For albeit a good conscience bee a continuall feast, and the testimonie of the Spirit an everlasting Jubile in the soule,
For albeit a good conscience be a continual feast, and the testimony of the Spirit an everlasting Jubilee in the soul,
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yet the most righteous man that breathes mortall ayre, either by frailty, or negligence, or diffidence,
yet the most righteous man that breathes Mortal air, either by frailty, or negligence, or diffidence,
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or impatience, or love of this present life, or suttletie of perswasions, or violence of temptations so woundeth his conscience,
or impatience, or love of this present life, or subtlety of persuasions, or violence of temptations so wounds his conscience,
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All things therefore layd together, the scornes of the World, assaults from the flesh, temptations from the Devill, rebukes from God, checks from conscience, sensible fayling of Grace, spirituall dissertions, with many a bitter agonie and conflict with despaire;
All things Therefore laid together, the scorns of the World, assaults from the Flesh, temptations from the devil, rebukes from God, Checks from conscience, sensible failing of Grace, spiritual Dissertations, with many a bitter agony and conflict with despair;
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I cannot but perfectly accord with the Poet in his dolefull note Faelices nimium quibus est fortuna peracta jam sua.
I cannot but perfectly accord with the Poet in his doleful note Felix's Nimium quibus est fortuna Peracta jam sua.
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they are but too happie whose glasse is well runne out, and with the Evangelist in my Text beati m• … rtui blessed are the dead for they rest from their labours, and their workes follow them;
they Are but too happy whose glass is well run out, and with the Evangelist in my Text Beati m• … rtui blessed Are the dead for they rest from their labours, and their works follow them;
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they rest from those labours which tyreus that live, and the workes which wee are to follow, follow them. A threefold cable saith the Wiseman is not easily brokn; and such is this here in my Text, on which the anchour of our hope hange• … h. 1 The testimonie of Saint Iohn, Yea 2 The testimonie of the Spirit, so s• … th the Spirit 3 A strong reason drawne from their rest and recompence, they rest from their labours,
they rest from those labours which tyreus that live, and the works which we Are to follow, follow them. A threefold cable Says the Wiseman is not Easily brokn; and such is this Here in my Text, on which the anchor of our hope hange• … h. 1 The testimony of Saint John, Yea 2 The testimony of the Spirit, so s• … th the Spirit 3 A strong reason drawn from their rest and recompense, they rest from their labours,
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and they receive the reward of their labours, they are discharged of their worke, and for their worke.and they receive the reward of their labours, they Are discharged of their work, and for their work.
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If they were discharged for their worke, and not discharged of their worke, they could not bee said blessed,
If they were discharged for their work, and not discharged of their work, they could not be said blessed,
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because their tedious and painefull workes were to returne. And much lesse happie could they bee tearmed, if they were discharged of their worke;
Because their tedious and painful works were to return. And much less happy could they be termed, if they were discharged of their work;
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but not for it, for then they should lose all their labour under the Sunne, they should have done and suffered all in vaine:
but not for it, for then they should loose all their labour under the Sun, they should have done and suffered all in vain:
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but now because they are both discharged of their worke, for they rest from their labour, and discharged for their worke,
but now Because they Are both discharged of their work, for they rest from their labour, and discharged for their work,
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for their workes follow them, they are most blessed.
for their works follow them, they Are most blessed.
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The Spirit here taketh the ground of this heavenly musick ravishing the souls of the living,
The Spirit Here Takes the ground of this heavenly music ravishing the Souls of the living,
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and able to revive the very dead either from the labourers pay, or the racers prize.
and able to revive the very dead either from the labourers pay, or the racers prize.
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If the ground be the labourers joy for their rest and pay, the descant must bee this;
If the ground be the labourers joy for their rest and pay, the descant must be this;
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our life is a day, our calling a labour, the evening when wee give over our death, the pay our penny. If the ground be the racers joy for their prize, the descant may bee this;
our life is a day, our calling a labour, the evening when we give over our death, the pay our penny. If the ground be the racers joy for their prize, the descant may be this;
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the Church is the field, Christianitie is the race, death is the last poste, and a garland of glory the wager, let us all • … o run that we may obtaine. Yea, sayth the Spirit.
the Church is the field, Christianity is the raze, death is the last post, and a garland of glory the wager, let us all • … oh run that we may obtain. Yea, say the Spirit.
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Wee read in the Law and the Prophets, Thus sayth Iehovah, the Lord:
we read in the Law and the prophets, Thus say Jehovah, the Lord:
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in the Gospell, Thus spake Iesus: But in the Epistles, and especially in the Revelation thus sayth the Spirit, now the Spirit speaketh evidently, heare what the Spirit sayth unto the Churches, hee that hath an eare, let him heare what the Spirit sayth unto the Churches; and the Spirit and the Bride sayth come.
in the Gospel, Thus spoke Iesus: But in the Epistles, and especially in the Revelation thus say the Spirit, now the Spirit speaks evidently, hear what the Spirit say unto the Churches, he that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit say unto the Churches; and the Spirit and the Bride say come.
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While Christ abode in the flesh, hee taught with his owne mouth the Word of life; but now since his Ascention,
While christ Abided in the Flesh, he taught with his own Mouth the Word of life; but now since his Ascension,
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and sitting in state at the right hand of his Father, hee speaketh and doth all by his Spirit.
and sitting in state At the right hand of his Father, he speaks and does all by his Spirit.
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By the Spirit hee ordain• … th Pastours, furnisheth them with gifts, enligh• … h the understanding of the hearers,
By the Spirit he ordain• … th Pastors, furnisheth them with Gifts, enligh• … h the understanding of the hearers,
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and enclineth their wills and affections, and so leadeth the Church into all truth.
and Inclineth their wills and affections, and so leads the Church into all truth.
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In which regard Tertullian elegantly tearmeth the Spirit, Christi Vicarium Christ his Vicar preaching in his stead,
In which regard Tertullian elegantly termeth the Spirit, Christ Vicar christ his Vicar preaching in his stead,
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and discharging the Cure of the whole World.
and discharging the Cure of the Whole World.
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Secondly, so sayth the Spirit not the flesh, the earth denies it, but Heaven avereth it:
Secondly, so say the Spirit not the Flesh, the earth Denies it, but Heaven avereth it:
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when a man removeth out of this World, the flesh beholdeth nothing but a corpes brought to the Church,
when a man Removeth out of this World, the Flesh beholdeth nothing but a corpses brought to the Church,
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and a coffine layd in the Grave;
and a coffin laid in the Grave;
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but the spirit discerneth an Angel carrying the soule up to Heaven, and leaving it in Abrahams bosome, till the Father of spirits shall give her againe to the bodie, arrayed in glorious apparell. There is no Doctrine the Devill, the flesh,
but the Spirit discerneth an Angel carrying the soul up to Heaven, and leaving it in Abrahams bosom, till the Father of spirits shall give her again to the body, arrayed in glorious apparel. There is no Doctrine the devil, the Flesh,
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and the World more oppose then this here delivered by the Spirit concerning the blessednesse of the dead;
and the World more oppose then this Here Delivered by the Spirit Concerning the blessedness of the dead;
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for all Atheists, all Heathen, all carnall men, all Saduces, and sundrie sorts of Heretickes deny the Resurrection of the bodie;
for all Atheists, all Heathen, all carnal men, all Sadducees, and sundry sorts of Heretics deny the Resurrection of the body;
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and the greater part of them also, the immortalitie of the soule:
and the greater part of them also, the immortality of the soul:
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A wicked and ungodly person beleeveth not his soule to bee immortall, because hee would not have it so, hee would not that their should be another World,
A wicked and ungodly person Believeth not his soul to be immortal, Because he would not have it so, he would not that their should be Another World,
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because hee can have hope of no good there, having carried himselfe so ill in this, faine hee would stifle the light in his conscience;
Because he can have hope of no good there, having carried himself so ill in this, feign he would stifle the Light in his conscience;
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which if hee would open his eyes would clearly discover unto him a future tribunall; yet sometimes hee cannot smother it,
which if he would open his eyes would clearly discover unto him a future tribunal; yet sometime he cannot smother it,
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and therefore as Tully, who saw a glimering of this truth, observeth hee is wonderfully tormented out of a feare, that endlesse paines attend him after this life.
and Therefore as Tully, who saw a glimmering of this truth, observeth he is wonderfully tormented out of a Fear, that endless pains attend him After this life.
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Well let the flesh, and fleshly minded men deeme or speake what they list concerning the state of the dead;
Well let the Flesh, and fleshly minded men deem or speak what they list Concerning the state of the dead;
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First in the Scriptures, let mee dye the death of the righteous, and let my last end bee like unto his, refraine thy voyce from weeping, and thine eyes from teares, for thy workes shall bee rewarded, and there is hope in thine end saith the Lord;
First in the Scriptures, let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like unto his, refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears, for thy works shall be rewarded, and there is hope in thine end Says the Lord;
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precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of his Saints: precious in the sighed of the Lord, is the death of his Saints:
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the righteous shall wash his foot in the bloud of the wicked, so that a man shall say, verily there is a reward for the righteous, Christ is in life and death advantage;
the righteous shall wash his foot in the blood of the wicked, so that a man shall say, verily there is a reward for the righteous, christ is in life and death advantage;
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for I am in a straight betweene two, having a desire to depart and to bee with Christ, which is f• … better. Secondly in this vision;
for I am in a straight between two, having a desire to depart and to be with christ, which is f• … better. Secondly in this vision;
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for Saint Iohn heard a voyce from Heaven saying, Write it as it were with a Penne of Iron, upon the Tombe of all that are departed in the Lord, for so saith the Spirit.
for Saint John herd a voice from Heaven saying, Write it as it were with a Pen of Iron, upon the Tomb of all that Are departed in the Lord, for so Says the Spirit.
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Lastly, the Spirit speaketh it in the heart and soule of every true beleever lying on his death bed,
Lastly, the Spirit speaks it in the heart and soul of every true believer lying on his death Bed,
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or on the Gridiron, or in the dungeon, or on the gibbet, or on the faggot;
or on the Gridiron, or in the dungeon, or on the gibbet, or on the faggot;
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did not the Spirit seale this truth aboveall other at such times to his servants, were not then their hope full of immortality they could never have welcomed death, embraced the flames, sung in their torments,
did not the Spirit seal this truth aboveall other At such times to his Servants, were not then their hope full of immortality they could never have welcomed death, embraced the flames, sung in their torments,
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and triumphed over death, even when they were in the jawes of it.
and triumphed over death, even when they were in the Jaws of it.
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When Iob was in the depth of all his miserie, the Spirit spake in his heart, I know that my Redeemer liveth,
When Job was in the depth of all his misery, the Spirit spoke in his heart, I know that my Redeemer lives,
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and that hee shall stand in the latter day upon the earth, and though after my skinne wormes destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God, whom I shall see for my selfe,
and that he shall stand in the latter day upon the earth, and though After my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my Flesh shall I see God, whom I shall see for my self,
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and mine eyes shall behold, and not another, though my reines bee consumed within mee. and mine eyes shall behold, and not Another, though my reins be consumed within me.
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Likewise when Saint Paul was now readie to bee offered, and the time of his departure was at hand, the Spirit spake in him;
Likewise when Saint Paul was now ready to be offered, and the time of his departure was At hand, the Spirit spoke in him;
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I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is layd up for mee a crowne of righteousnesse, which the Lord the righteous judge shall give mee at that day, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge shall give me At that day,
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and not to mee onely, but to them also that love his appearing. and not to me only, but to them also that love his appearing.
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Likewise when Gerardus was giving up the ghost, the Spirit spake in him, O Death where is thy sting? Mors non est stimulus sed jubilus:
Likewise when Gerardus was giving up the ghost, the Spirit spoke in him, Oh Death where is thy sting? Mors non est stimulus sed jubilus:
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And though Robert Glover the Martyr all the night before his Martyrdome, prayed for strength and courage,
And though Robert Glover the Martyr all the night before his Martyrdom, prayed for strength and courage,
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but could feele none, yet when he came to the sight of the stake, he was mightily replenished with Gods holy comfort,
but could feel none, yet when he Come to the sighed of the stake, he was mightily replenished with God's holy Comfort,
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and heavenly joyes, and clapping his hands to Austin, the Spirit the Comforter himselfe spake in him, Hee is come, hee is come.
and heavenly Joys, and clapping his hands to Austin, the Spirit the Comforter himself spoke in him, He is come, he is come.
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You have heard where the spirit saith so, give eare now to a voyce from heaven, declaring why the spirit saith so for they rest from their labours, NONLATINALPHABET, signifieth as well paine,
You have herd where the Spirit Says so, give ear now to a voice from heaven, declaring why the Spirit Says so for they rest from their labours,, signifies as well pain,
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as paines, broyles as toyles, as NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET in Greeke:
as pains, broils as toils, as and in Greek:
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so paine and paines in English, are of kinne for labour is paine to the body,
so pain and pains in English, Are of kin for labour is pain to the body,
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and paine is labour to the Spirit;
and pain is labour to the Spirit;
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and therefore what wee say to bee punished and tormented with a disease, the Latine say laborare morbo, and the throngs and throes which women endure in Child-bearing, wee call their labouring. Here then the dead have a double immortalitie granted them. 1 From the labours of their calling. 2 From the troubles of their condition, freedome from paine, and paines taking.
and Therefore what we say to be punished and tormented with a disease, the Latin say laborare morbo, and the throngs and throes which women endure in Childbearing, we call their labouring. Here then the dead have a double immortality granted them. 1 From the labours of their calling. 2 From the Troubles of their condition, freedom from pain, and pains taking.
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What then (may some object) doe the dead sleepe out all their time from the breathing out their last gaspe, to the blowing the last trumpe? as they suffer nothing,
What then (may Some Object) do the dead sleep out all their time from the breathing out their last gasp, to the blowing the last trump? as they suffer nothing,
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so doe they nothing? but are like Consul Bibulus, who held onely a roome,
so do they nothing? but Are like Consul Bibulus, who held only a room,
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and filled up a blancke in the Roman fasti. Nam 〈 ◊ 〉 factum consule nil memini.
and filled up a blank in the Roman fasti. Nam 〈 ◊ 〉 factum Consul nil Remember.
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or like mare mortuum, without any motion or operation at all? that cannot be, the soule is NONLATINALPHABET or NONLATINALPHABET, a most perfect Act;
or like mare mortuum, without any motion or operation At all? that cannot be, the soul is or, a most perfect Act;
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or as Tullie renders the word, a continuall motion, as the word is ta• … en in that old proverbiall verse;
or as Tullie renders the word, a continual motion, as the word is ta• … en in that old proverbial verse;
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NONLATINALPHABET. and it can no more bee and not worke, then the winde can bee and not blow, the fire and not burne, a diamond and not sparkle, the sunne and not shine;
. and it can no more bee and not work, then the wind can be and not blow, the fire and not burn, a diamond and not sparkle, the sun and not shine;
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therefore it is not sayd here simply, that they rest from all kinde of motion or working,
Therefore it is not said Here simply, that they rest from all kind of motion or working,
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but NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, but from toylesome labours, soretravells; and againe from their owne labours or workes, not the Lords.
but and, but from toilsome labours, soretravells; and again from their own labours or works, not the lords.
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They keepe an everlasting Sabbath in not doing of their owne workes but Gods, they rest from sinfull and painefull travells,
They keep an everlasting Sabbath in not doing of their own works but God's, they rest from sinful and painful travels,
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but not from the workes of a sanctified rest, for they rest not day and night saying, holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, which is,
but not from the works of a sanctified rest, for they rest not day and night saying, holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, which is,
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and is to come. The rest of the soule is not a ceasing from all motion or opperation, that cannot stand with the nature of a spirit, and is to come. The rest of the soul is not a ceasing from all motion or operation, that cannot stand with the nature of a Spirit,
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but a setling it selfe with delight upon an all-satisfying and never satiating object, such was the rest, the sweet singer of Israel called his soule unto, returne unto thy rest, O my soule,
but a settling it self with delight upon an All-satisfying and never satiating Object, such was the rest, the sweet singer of Israel called his soul unto, return unto thy rest, Oh my soul,
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for the Lord hath dealt b• … untifully with thee. Bodies rest in their proper places, for the Lord hath dealt b• … untifully with thee. Bodies rest in their proper places,
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but spirits in their proper object, in the contemplation, fruition, admiration, and adoration whereof, consisteth their everlasting content.
but spirits in their proper Object, in the contemplation, fruition, admiration, and adoration whereof, Consisteth their everlasting content.
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This object is God, whom they contemplate in their mind, enjoy in their will, adore in both,
This Object is God, whom they contemplate in their mind, enjoy in their will, adore in both,
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and this is their continuall worke, and their worke is their life, and their life is their happinesse, which the Divines fitly expresse in one word glorification, which must be taken both actually,
and this is their continual work, and their work is their life, and their life is their happiness, which the Divines fitly express in one word glorification, which must be taken both actually,
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and passively, for they glorifie God, and God glorifieth them; God glorifieth them, by casting the full light of his countenance upon them:
and passively, for they Glorify God, and God Glorifieth them; God Glorifieth them, by casting the full Light of his countenance upon them:
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and they glorifie him, by reflecting some light backe againe, and casting their crownes before him, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour,
and they Glorify him, by reflecting Some Light back again, and casting their crowns before him, saying, Thou art worthy, Oh Lord, to receive glory and honour,
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and power, for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are, and were created. They rest from their labours.and power, for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they Are, and were created. They rest from their labours.
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This Text of holy Scripture containeth in it, the waters of Siloah not so much to refresh those that are tyred with their former labours, having borne the heate of the whole day,
This Text of holy Scripture Containeth in it, the waters of Siloam not so much to refresh those that Are tired with their former labours, having born the heat of the Whole day,
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as to lave out the false fire of Purgatorie, for blessednesse cannot stand with miserie,as to lave out the false fire of Purgatory, for blessedness cannot stand with misery,
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nor rest with trouble, nor reward with punishment, but all that dye in the Lord are blessed NONLATINALPHABET, that is à tempore mortis from the time of their death (as venerable Beda, and other expound the words) and so blessed are they, that they rest from all paine and paines;
nor rest with trouble, nor reward with punishment, but all that die in the Lord Are blessed, that is à tempore mortis from the time of their death (as venerable Beda, and other expound the words) and so blessed Are they, that they rest from all pain and pains;
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and so rest, that their workes follow them; that is as I shall declare hereafter, the reward of their workes.
and so rest, that their works follow them; that is as I shall declare hereafter, the reward of their works.
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If this lave not out the Romish fire, which scareth the living more then the dead,
If this lave not out the Romish fire, which scareth the living more then the dead,
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and purgeth their purses, and not their soule, wee may draw store of water to quench it out of divers other Texts of holy Scripture,
and Purgeth their purses, and not their soul, we may draw store of water to quench it out of diverse other Texts of holy Scripture,
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as namely, First, If the tree fall towards the South, or towards the North in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall bee.
as namely, First, If the tree fallen towards the South, or towards the North in the place where the tree falls, there it shall be.
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Which Text Olympiodorus thus illustrateth, in whatsoever place therefore, whether of light or of darknesse;
Which Text Olympiodorus thus illustrateth, in whatsoever place Therefore, whither of Light or of darkness;
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whether in the worke of wickednesse, or of vertue, a man is taken at his death, in that degree and ranke doth he remaine either in light with the just,
whither in the work of wickedness, or of virtue, a man is taken At his death, in that degree and rank does he remain either in Light with the just,
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after they have taken their farewell of us, after wee are gone from hence, there remaines no place for repentance or penance, no effect or benefit of satisfaction, here life is either lost or obtained,
After they have taken their farewell of us, After we Are gone from hence, there remains no place for Repentance or penance, no Effect or benefit of satisfaction, Here life is either lost or obtained,
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but if thou ▪ O Demetrian saith Saint Cyprian, even at the very end, and setting of thy temporall life dost pray for thy sinnes,
but if thou ▪ Oh Demeatrian Says Saint Cyprian, even At the very end, and setting of thy temporal life dost pray for thy Sins,
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and call upon the only true God with confession and faith, pardon is given unto the confessing thy sinnes,
and call upon the only true God with Confessi and faith, pardon is given unto the confessing thy Sins,
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and saving grace is granted to thee by the divine pietie (or mercie) and at the very moment of death, thou hast à passage to immortalitie. and Saving grace is granted to thee by the divine piety (or mercy) and At the very moment of death, thou hast à passage to immortality.
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Secondly, Eccles. 12. 5. Man goeth to his long home, and the Mourners goe about the streetes;
Secondly, Eccles. 12. 5. Man Goes to his long home, and the Mourners go about the streets;
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Which words Gregorius of Neocesarea, thus paraphraseth, The good man shall goe to his everlasting house rejoycing,
Which words Gregorius of Neocaesarea, thus Paraphraseth, The good man shall go to his everlasting house rejoicing,
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but the wicked shall fill all with lamentations. but the wicked shall fill all with lamentations.
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And S. Cyprian all• … ding to this passage resolveth, that after this temporall life is ended, we are diversly bestowed at the Innes of death, or immortalitie;
And S. Cyprian all• … ding to this passage resolves, that After this temporal life is ended, we Are diversely bestowed At the Inns of death, or immortality;
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at neither of which hangeth any signe of Purgatorie, as any man may see. Thirdly, Luke 16. 22. The begger dyed, and was carried by Angells into Abrahams bosome;
At neither of which hangs any Signen of Purgatory, as any man may see. Thirdly, Lycia 16. 22. The beggar died, and was carried by Angels into Abrahams bosom;
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This beggers case Macharius a learned Monke of Egypt maketh a president for all the servants of God, who when they remove out of the body the quires of Angels receive their soules into their owne side, into the pure world,
This beggars case Macharius a learned Monk of Egypt makes a president for all the Servants of God, who when they remove out of the body the quires of Angels receive their Souls into their own side, into the pure world,
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and so brings them unto the Lord. And Saint Ierome raiseth a strong fort of comfort upon the ground of this parable;and so brings them unto the Lord. And Saint Jerome Raiseth a strong fort of Comfort upon the ground of this parable;
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Let the dead bee lamented, but such a one whom hee doth receive for whose paine everlasting fire doth burne, Let the dead be lamented, but such a one whom he does receive for whose pain everlasting fire does burn,
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but let us whose departure a troupe of Angells doth accompanie, whom Christ commeth forth to meet, account it a grievance,
but let us whose departure a troop of Angels does accompany, whom christ comes forth to meet, account it a grievance,
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if wee doe longer dwell in this tabernacle of death. if we do longer dwell in this tabernacle of death.
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And as Machareus and Saint Ierome, so Saint Hillarie also draweth a generall rule from their example, that as soone as this life is ended, every one without delay is sent over, either to Abrahams bosome,
And as Machareus and Saint Jerome, so Saint Hilary also draws a general Rule from their Exampl, that as soon as this life is ended, every one without Delay is sent over, either to Abrahams bosom,
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or to the place of torment, and in that state are reserved till the day of Iudgement. or to the place of torment, and in that state Are reserved till the day of Judgement.
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Fourthly, Luke 23. 43. This day thou shalt be with mee in Paradise; and Philip. 1. 23. I desire to bee dissolved, and to bee with Christ;
Fourthly, Lycia 23. 43. This day thou shalt be with me in Paradise; and Philip. 1. 23. I desire to be dissolved, and to be with christ;
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and 2 Cor. 5. 18. If our earthly tabernacle be dissolved, we shall have an eternall in the heavens,
and 2 Cor. 5. 18. If our earthly tabernacle be dissolved, we shall have an Eternal in the heavens,
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From whence Iustine Martyr inferreth, After the departure of the soule out of the body, there is presently made a distinction betwixt the just and unjust,
From whence Justin Martyr infers, After the departure of the soul out of the body, there is presently made a distinction betwixt the just and unjust,
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for the soules of the righteous are carried by Angels into Paradise, where they have commerce,
for the Souls of the righteous Are carried by Angels into Paradise, where they have commerce,
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and sight of Angels and Archangels, but the soules of the unjust to hell; and sighed of Angels and Archangels, but the Souls of the unjust to hell;
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and Tertullian collecteth that it is an injurie to Christ, to hold that such as bee called from hence by him, are in a state that should bee pittied,
and Tertullian collecteth that it is an injury to christ, to hold that such as be called from hence by him, Are in a state that should be pitied,
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whereas they have obtained the chiefe ayme of their desires, If we repine at this, that others have obtained this their desire, by this our grudging at it we seem to be unwilling to obtain the like, and his scholler S. Cypriam censureth them yet more severely, who either feare death or leave this world in discontent:
whereas they have obtained the chief aim of their Desires, If we repine At this, that Others have obtained this their desire, by this our grudging At it we seem to be unwilling to obtain the like, and his scholar S. Cyprian censureth them yet more severely, who either Fear death or leave this world in discontent:
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it is for him to feare death who is not willing to goe to Christ; it is for him to Fear death who is not willing to go to christ;
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it is for him to bee unwilling to goe to Christ, who doth not beleeve that he beginneth to reigne with Christ;
it is for him to be unwilling to go to christ, who does not believe that he begins to Reign with christ;
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if thou dost truely beleeve in God, and art secure of his promise, why dost thou not embrace the message that thou art called to Christ? why dost thou not rejoyce that thou shalt be rid of the divell? if thou dost truly believe in God, and art secure of his promise, why dost thou not embrace the message that thou art called to christ? why dost thou not rejoice that thou shalt be rid of the Devil?
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Fiftly, 1 Iohn 1. 7. the blood of Christ purgeth us from all sinne, no sinne is therefore left for Purgatorie fire to burne out.
Fifty, 1 John 1. 7. the blood of christ Purgeth us from all sin, no sin is Therefore left for Purgatory fire to burn out.
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Were there sinnes to be purged yet after the night of this present life, there is no place left (saith Gregorie Nazianzen) for purging, it is better to be corrected and purged now (saith he) then to be sent to torments there where the the time of punishing is, and not of purging.
Were there Sins to be purged yet After the night of this present life, there is no place left (Says Gregory Nazianzen) for purging, it is better to be corrected and purged now (Says he) then to be sent to torments there where the the time of punishing is, and not of purging.
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But to leave other springs, this in my Text affordeth store of water to extinguish Purgatory fire;
But to leave other springs, this in my Text affords store of water to extinguish Purgatory fire;
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and therefore our adversaries seeke to damme it up two manner of wayes:
and Therefore our Adversaries seek to dam it up two manner of ways:
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First by restraining this Text to Martyrs onely, who die in the Lords quarrell, though their soules flye to heaven, their wings being not singed with this fire:
First by restraining this Text to Martyrs only, who die in the lords quarrel, though their Souls fly to heaven, their wings being not singed with this fire:
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yet others (say they) are not saved, but after some time of abode in it.
yet Others (say they) Are not saved, but After Some time of Abided in it.
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Secondly, by cooling the heat of this fire, and making it not only tolerable, but also comfortable, bearing us in hand that they that are in Purgatory may be said to be blessed,
Secondly, by cooling the heat of this fire, and making it not only tolerable, but also comfortable, bearing us in hand that they that Are in Purgatory may be said to be blessed,
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because they rest from the labours of this life, and they are secure of their eternall estate, they are sure to feele no other hell.
Because they rest from the labours of this life, and they Are secure of their Eternal estate, they Are sure to feel no other hell.
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there they meet with them, and with the Divell who seduced them, to torment them for them;
there they meet with them, and with the devil who seduced them, to torment them for them;
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From the first starting-hole I have beaten them already by demonstrating, that all that beleeve in Christ are ingrafted by faith into his mysticall body,
From the First starting-hole I have beaten them already by Demonstrating, that all that believe in christ Are ingrafted by faith into his mystical body,
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and consequently, that as they live in him, so they die in him;
and consequently, that as they live in him, so they die in him;
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in which regard the Apostle speaking of all that depart in the faith of Christ saith, they sleepe in the Lord, and die in Christ. Their second starting hole is lesse safe then the former,
in which regard the Apostle speaking of all that depart in the faith of christ Says, they sleep in the Lord, and die in christ. Their second starting hold is less safe then the former,
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for to say that this blessednes and Purgatory paines may subsist in the same soule, is an assertion neither politique nor reasonable. First it is not politique;
for to say that this blessedness and Purgatory pains may subsist in the same soul, is an assertion neither politic nor reasonable. First it is not politic;
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for if they coole Purgatory fire in such sort, they will stop the Popes Mint from going; perswade the vulgar that the soules in Purgatory are in a tollerable,
for if they cool Purgatory fire in such sort, they will stop the Popes Mint from going; persuade the Vulgar that the Souls in Purgatory Are in a tolerable,
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nay (in some sort) in a blessed estate, because they rest from their labours and their workes follow them;
nay (in Some sort) in a blessed estate, Because they rest from their labours and their works follow them;
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and the Priests may set their heart at rest for gaining any remarkable summes for Dirges,
and the Priests may Set their heart At rest for gaining any remarkable sums for Dirges,
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and the Popes tole-gatherers also for sucking any great advantage out of pardons to ransome soules out of Purgatory.
and the Popes Toll-gatherers also for sucking any great advantage out of Pardons to ransom Souls out of Purgatory.
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And as this answere standeth not with their profit: so neither agreeth it well with their owne tenents;
And as this answer Stands not with their profit: so neither agreeth it well with their own tenants;
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for they teach that Purgatory fire is as hot as Hell for the time, surpassing the smartest torment that can bee devised,
for they teach that Purgatory fire is as hight as Hell for the time, surpassing the Smartest torment that can be devised,
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or ever was endured on earth:
or ever was endured on earth:
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and call they those happy who lie soultring in this fire? yea, but when they are there they receive singular comfort in this, that they are sure they shall never go to hell.
and call they those happy who lie soultring in this fire? yea, but when they Are there they receive singular Comfort in this, that they Are sure they shall never go to hell.
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Surely small comfort to one who is in hellish torments and shall continue there he knowes not how long, to tell him that he is sure he shall goe to no other Hell:
Surely small Comfort to one who is in hellish torments and shall continue there he knows not how long, to tell him that he is sure he shall go to no other Hell:
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and how prove they that Purgatory is a supersedeas to Hell? What security have they for it? Gods Word? but in all Gods Word there is no sillable of Purgatory,
and how prove they that Purgatory is a supersedeas to Hell? What security have they for it? God's Word? but in all God's Word there is no Syllable of Purgatory,
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neither let they the people to know Gods Word;
neither let they the people to know God's Word;
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for in Spaine, and generally where the inquisition is in force, the proverbe is that he smels of a Faggot, who is found with a Bible about him in the mother tongue.
for in Spain, and generally where the inquisition is in force, the proverb is that he smells of a Faggot, who is found with a bible about him in the mother tongue.
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These things being so, I wonder that any ordinary Papist be willing to die, seeing the best hee can hope for is to bee cast presently into the flames of Purgatory,
These things being so, I wonder that any ordinary Papist be willing to die, seeing the best he can hope for is to be cast presently into the flames of Purgatory,
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and there to frie hee knowes not how long, perhaps a hundred, perhaps a thousand yeares.
and there to fry he knows not how long, perhaps a hundred, perhaps a thousand Years.
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But (God be blessed for it) we have otherwise learned of Christ and his blessed Apostles.
But (God be blessed for it) we have otherwise learned of christ and his blessed Apostles.
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Wee know that if our earthly tabernacle bee dissolved, wee shall presently have not a temporary habitation in Purgatory,we know that if our earthly tabernacle be dissolved, we shall presently have not a temporary habitation in Purgatory,
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but an eternall in Heaven: wee know, that those who beleeve in Christ come into no condemnation,
but an Eternal in Heaven: we know, that those who believe in christ come into no condemnation,
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but passe from death to life. but pass from death to life.
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Wherefore let us not take on too much for those whom God hath taken away from us;
Wherefore let us not take on too much for those whom God hath taken away from us;
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let us not trouble our selves for them that are at rest; let us not shed over-many teares for them who can now shed no more teares;
let us not trouble our selves for them that Are At rest; let us not shed overmany tears for them who can now shed no more tears;
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let us not • … oo much grieve for them who are free from all paine and griefe.
let us not • … oo much grieve for them who Are free from all pain and grief.
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And for our selves, let us not be as some are, strucken dead with the very name of death;
And for our selves, let us not be as Some Are, strucken dead with the very name of death;
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let us not draw backe when God calleth for us, when wee draw on and our Sunne is setting, when the pangs of death give us warning againe and againe to goe out from hence out of our houses of clay; let us embrace the day which bringeth us to our everlasting home, which having taken us away from hence,
let us not draw back when God calls for us, when we draw on and our Sun is setting, when the pangs of death give us warning again and again to go out from hence out of our houses of clay; let us embrace the day which brings us to our everlasting home, which having taken us away from hence,
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and losed us from the snares of this world, returneth us to Paradise and the Kingdome of Heaven. It followeth; And their Workes follow them. and losed us from the snares of this world, returns us to Paradise and the Kingdom of Heaven. It follows; And their Works follow them.
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In the handling of this branch before wee tast of the sweet juyce we must pill the root, wherein wee shall finde a fourefold difficulty. 1. How workes are here distinguished from labours, 2. How workes may be said to follow them, 3. Whither they follow them, 4. When they overtake them.
In the handling of this branch before we taste of the sweet juice we must pill the root, wherein we shall find a fourfold difficulty. 1. How works Are Here distinguished from labours, 2. How works may be said to follow them, 3. Whither they follow them, 4. When they overtake them.
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The first difficulty is thus expedited:
The First difficulty is thus expedited:
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the workes of the dead are neere distinguished from their labours, as the fruit from the branches that beare them, the hyre from the day labour, the prize from the race.
the works of the dead Are near distinguished from their labours, as the fruit from the branches that bear them, the hire from the day labour, the prize from the raze.
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As those who taste the fruit of a tree, are said by an Hebraisme to eate of the tree, to him that overcommeth (saith the Spirit) I will give to eate of the Tree of Life which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.
As those who taste the fruit of a tree, Are said by an Hebraism to eat of the tree, to him that Overcometh (Says the Spirit) I will give to eat of the Tree of Life which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.
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So here in this Text workes are taken for the fruit of workes, or their recompence of reward.
So Here in this Text works Are taken for the fruit of works, or their recompense of reward.
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But how are workes in this sense said to follow the dead? For all the works of the dead are either transient,
But how Are works in this sense said to follow the dead? For all the works of the dead Are either Transient,
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as meditations, prayers, pious ejaculations, present relieving the poore, and the like;
as meditations, Prayers, pious ejaculations, present relieving the poor, and the like;
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or, they are permanent as their writings, their building Colledges, Hospitalls, Churches and other Monuments of Pietie:
or, they Are permanent as their writings, their building Colleges, Hospitals, Churches and other Monuments of Piety:
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the former cannot follow the dead because they remaine not now, nor the latter, because they stay behind them here on earth.
the former cannot follow the dead Because they remain not now, nor the latter, Because they stay behind them Here on earth.
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I answer, the speech is figurative, and signifieth no motion of the deads workes, but rather promotion of their persons,
I answer, the speech is figurative, and signifies no motion of the deads works, but rather promotion of their Persons,
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and plentifull remuneration for their workes;
and plentiful remuneration for their works;
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the phrase imports no more then that all their workes, whether they bee actions of Saints,
the phrase imports no more then that all their works, whither they be actions of Saints,
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or passions of Martyrs shall not come short of their guerdon, but shall bee most certainely and undoubtedly rewarded.
or passion of Martyrs shall not come short of their guerdon, but shall be most Certainly and undoubtedly rewarded.
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If wee follow this interpretation of the verbe NONLATINALPHABET, (may some say) will not Popish merit follow thereupon? is not Heaven compared to servants wages? to the souldiers crowne? to the racers garland? and here to the labourers pay? and doth not a true labourour merit his pay? a faithfull servant his wages? a valiant souldier his crowne? a speedie racer his prize? this doubt may bee cleared,
If we follow this Interpretation of the verb, (may Some say) will not Popish merit follow thereupon? is not Heaven compared to Servants wages? to the Soldiers crown? to the racers garland? and Here to the labourers pay? and does not a true labourour merit his pay? a faithful servant his wages? a valiant soldier his crown? a speedy racer his prize? this doubt may be cleared,
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and the question resolved by these Assertions following. 1 That our good workes shall undoubtedly bee rewarded;
and the question resolved by these Assertions following. 1 That our good works shall undoubtedly be rewarded;
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for it is the very dictate of nature, that hee that soweth should reape;
for it is the very dictate of nature, that he that Soweth should reap;
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and it is one of the first principles of Divinitie, that there is a God, and that hee is the rewarder of them that diligently seeke him:
and it is one of the First principles of Divinity, that there is a God, and that he is the rewarder of them that diligently seek him:
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yea, so exact a rewarder is hee, that not a widowes Mite, not a cup of cold water,
yea, so exact a rewarder is he, that not a Widows Mite, not a cup of cold water,
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but shall have an allowance for it.
but shall have an allowance for it.
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Did Abraham, did Isaack, did Iacob, did Ioseph, did Iob, did Solomon, did Constantine, did Theodosius and other prime servants of God serve him for nought? did hee not open the treasures of his bounty in such sort to them all, that they could not but in thankefulnesse subscribe to that protestation of the Propheticall King, verily there is a reward for the righteous, even in this life,
Did Abraham, did Isaac, did Iacob, did Ioseph, did Job, did Solomon, did Constantine, did Theodosius and other prime Servants of God serve him for nought? did he not open the treasures of his bounty in such sort to them all, that they could not but in thankfulness subscribe to that protestation of the Prophetical King, verily there is a reward for the righteous, even in this life,
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and much more in the life to come, for Ecce venio, behold I come quickly,
and much more in the life to come, for Ecce Venio, behold I come quickly,
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and my reward is with mee, to give to every man according as his workes shall bee, to them who by patient continuance in well doing seeke for glory,
and my reward is with me, to give to every man according as his works shall be, to them who by patient Continuance in well doing seek for glory,
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and honour, and immortalitie, eternall life; whence Saint Bernard draweth this corollarie, though charity is not mercenary,
and honour, and immortality, Eternal life; whence Saint Bernard draws this Corollary, though charity is not mercenary,
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yet shee never goes from God empty handed. yet she never Goes from God empty handed.
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2 That this reward is some way due unto our workes, for the labour• … sayth Christ is worthy his hire; and the Apostle is bold to say, it is just with God to recompence to them that trouble you, tribulation, but to you rest;
2 That this reward is Some Way due unto our works, for the labour• … say christ is worthy his hire; and the Apostle is bold to say, it is just with God to recompense to them that trouble you, tribulation, but to you rest;
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and hee seemeth to claime a crowne to himselfe as his due, I have fought a good fight, henceforth is layd up for mee a crowne of righteousnesse which the Lord the righteous judge shall give unto mee;
and he seems to claim a crown to himself as his endue, I have fought a good fight, henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous judge shall give unto me;
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it is sayd to be given indeed, but given by a righteous judge, and as a crowne of righteousnesse, and therefore some way due.
it is said to be given indeed, but given by a righteous judge, and as a crown of righteousness, and Therefore Some Way due.
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3 Our good workes concurre actively to the attainment of this reward:
3 Our good works concur actively to the attainment of this reward:
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the words of our Saviour, seeke ye first the kingdome of God, and the righteousnesse thereof:
the words of our Saviour, seek you First the Kingdom of God, and the righteousness thereof:
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labour for the meate that perisheth not, and strive to enter in at the narrow gate, and of the Apostle, worke out your salvation with feare and trembling,
labour for the meat that Perishes not, and strive to enter in At the narrow gate, and of the Apostle, work out your salvation with Fear and trembling,
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and this momentarie affliction worketh unto us a superexcellent weight of glory, import no desire. 4 Notwithstanding all this, our good workes no way merit at Gods hand their reward,
and this momentary affliction works unto us a superexcellent weight of glory, import no desire. 4 Notwithstanding all this, our good works no Way merit At God's hand their reward,
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neither absolutely, neither by the contract of the Law, nor by the covenant of grace: Not absolutely.neither absolutely, neither by the contract of the Law, nor by the Covenant of grace: Not absolutely.
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1 Because no creature can simply merit any thing of the Creatour, as Saint Austin proves by many invincible arguments.
1 Because no creature can simply merit any thing of the Creator, as Saint Austin Proves by many invincible Arguments.
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2 Because our workes are no way advantagious or beneficiall to God; wee indeed gaine by them, but he gaines nothing.
2 Because our works Are no Way advantageous or beneficial to God; we indeed gain by them, but he gains nothing.
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3 Because there is no proportion betweene our worke which is finite, and the reward which is infinite.
3 Because there is no proportion between our work which is finite, and the reward which is infinite.
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Neither can wee be sayd to merit by the contract of the Law, as our Romish adversaries would beare us in hand.
Neither can we be said to merit by the contract of the Law, as our Romish Adversaries would bear us in hand.
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1 Because what God requireth by the written Law, wee are bound to performe even by the Law of nature;
1 Because what God requires by the written Law, we Are bound to perform even by the Law of nature;
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and when we doe but that which wee ought to doe, our Saviour teacheth us not to tearme our selves arrogantly meritours at Gods hands,
and when we do but that which we ought to do, our Saviour Teaches us not to term our selves arrogantly meritours At God's hands,
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or such as hee is engaged to recompence, but unprofitable servants.
or such as he is engaged to recompense, but unprofitable Servants.
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2 Because we do not our work sufficiently, and therfore cannot challenge as due by contract our reward, our best workes are scanty and defective.
2 Because we do not our work sufficiently, and Therefore cannot challenge as due by contract our reward, our best works Are scanty and defective.
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3 Because wee loyter many dayes, and though at some times wee doe a dayes worke such as it is,
3 Because we loiter many days, and though At Some times we do a days work such as it is,
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yet many times wee doe not halfe a dayes worke, nay for one thing wherein we doe well, we faile in a thousand.
yet many times we do not half a days work, nay for one thing wherein we do well, we fail in a thousand.
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Lastly, neither can wee be truly said to merit, no not by the covenant of Grace.
Lastly, neither can we be truly said to merit, no not by the Covenant of Grace.
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1 Because the Grace which worketh in us all in all is no waies due to us,
1 Because the Grace which works in us all in all is no ways due to us,
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but most freely given us of God;
but most freely given us of God;
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our workes as they are good, they are not ours, as they are ours they are not good.
our works as they Are good, they Are not ours, as they Are ours they Are not good.
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2 Because whatsoever wee doe in fulfilling the Covenant of Grace, wee are bound to doe for the inestimable benefits which we receive by our Redeemer.
2 Because whatsoever we do in fulfilling the Covenant of Grace, we Are bound to do for the inestimable benefits which we receive by our Redeemer.
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3 Because wee imploy not our Tallent to our Masters best advantage; no man walketh so exactly, as hee might doe by the power of grace;
3 Because we employ not our Talent to our Masters best advantage; no man walks so exactly, as he might do by the power of grace;
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which would not be wanting to us, if wee were not wanting to our selves.
which would not be wanting to us, if we were not wanting to our selves.
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But because wee may seeme partiall in our owne cause, and take these reasons for demonstrations, which our Adversaries will not acknowledge to bee so much as probable arguments:
But Because we may seem partial in our own cause, and take these Reasons for demonstrations, which our Adversaries will not acknowledge to be so much as probable Arguments:
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let the ancient Fathers give in the verdict;
let the ancient Father's give in the verdict;
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Saint Austine, When the Apostle might truly have said, the wages of righteousnesse is eternall life, he chose rather to say,
Saint Augustine, When the Apostle might truly have said, the wages of righteousness is Eternal life, he chosen rather to say,
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but the gift of God is eternall life, that we might understand, that he brings us to eternall life, not for our merits, but for his mercies sake. but the gift of God is Eternal life, that we might understand, that he brings us to Eternal life, not for our merits, but for his Mercies sake.
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And Saint Basil, There remaines an everlasting rest to those who fight lawfully, not for the merits of their workes, or verbatim, according to the Greeke originall, NONLATINALPHABET (supple) NONLATINALPHABET, Not according to the due debt of their workes,
And Saint Basil, There remains an everlasting rest to those who fight lawfully, not for the merits of their works, or verbatim, according to the Greek original, (supple), Not according to the due debt of their works,
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but of the grace, or by the favour of our most munificent God. but of the grace, or by the favour of our most munificent God.
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And Fulgentius, To possesse the kingdome prepared for us, is a worke of grace, for of meere grace there is given, not only a good life to these that are justified,
And Fulgentius, To possess the Kingdom prepared for us, is a work of grace, for of mere grace there is given, not only a good life to these that Are justified,
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but eternall life to those that are glorified. And Saint Ambrose, Our momentarie afflictions are not worthy the glory that shall be revealed,
but Eternal life to those that Are glorified. And Saint Ambrose, Our momentary afflictions Are not worthy the glory that shall be revealed,
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therefore the forme or tenour of the heavenly decrees upon men, proceed not according to merits, but the mercy of God. Therefore the Form or tenor of the heavenly decrees upon men, proceed not according to merits, but the mercy of God.
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And Marke the holy Hermite, The kingdome of heaven is not a reward of workes, but a gift of God prepared for his fruitfull servants.
And Mark the holy Hermit, The Kingdom of heaven is not a reward of works, but a gift of God prepared for his fruitful Servants.
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And let Pope Gregorie conclude all, As Eleazar who killed the Elephant, yet was killed by the Elephant in his fall upon him,
And let Pope Gregory conclude all, As Eleazar who killed the Elephant, yet was killed by the Elephant in his fallen upon him,
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so those who subdue vices, if they grow proud of their victorie (as all doe who conceive they merit heaven by it) are subdued by, and lye under those vices, which they before subdued,
so those who subdue vices, if they grow proud of their victory (as all doe who conceive they merit heaven by it) Are subdued by, and lie under those vices, which they before subdued,
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for hee dyes under the enemie whom he hath discomfited, who is extolled in pride for the vice which he conquered. for he dies under the enemy whom he hath discomfited, who is extolled in pride for the vice which he conquered.
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The third difficultie was, whither the workes follow the dead? which may thus be expedited:
The third difficulty was, whither the works follow the dead? which may thus be expedited:
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their good workes follow them not to the grave;
their good works follow them not to the grave;
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for there there the soule is not, nor to Purgatorie, for J have already proved there is no such place;
for there there the soul is not, nor to Purgatory, for J have already proved there is no such place;
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nor to Hell, for none are blessed that come there. The workes of the damned indeed follow them thither;
nor to Hell, for none Are blessed that come there. The works of the damned indeed follow them thither;
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there the swearers and blasphemers gnaw their tongues; there the lascivious wantons are cast into a bed of fire;
there the swearers and blasphemers gnaw their tongues; there the lascivious wantons Are cast into a Bed of fire;
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there they who swome here in pleasures, are throwne into a river of brimstone.
there they who swome Here in pleasures, Are thrown into a river of brimstone.
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But the workes of the godly follow them to the place where they receive their recompence for them.
But the works of the godly follow them to the place where they receive their recompense for them.
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The fourth difficultie was, when the workes follow the dead? which may bee thus expedited;
The fourth difficulty was, when the works follow the dead? which may be thus expedited;
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some of their works follow them immediatly after their death, others at the day of Judgement.
Some of their works follow them immediately After their death, Others At the day of Judgement.
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Those workes which they have done by, and in the soule only without the helpe or use of the body, follow them immediatly after death,
Those works which they have done by, and in the soul only without the help or use of the body, follow them immediately After death,
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when the soule receives her reward for them;
when the soul receives her reward for them;
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but those which were performed partly by the soule, and partly by the body follow them at the day of Judgement, When the King shall say, Come yee blessed of my Father, possesse the kingdome prepared for you;
but those which were performed partly by the soul, and partly by the body follow them At the day of Judgement, When the King shall say, Come ye blessed of my Father, possess the Kingdom prepared for you;
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for I was hangrie, and yee gave me meat; I was thirstie, and yee gave me drinke;
for I was hangrie, and ye gave me meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink;
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I was naked, and ye cloathed me; I was sicke and in prison, and ye visited me. I was naked, and you clothed me; I was sick and in prison, and you visited me.
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Wee have peeled off the rhine, let us now taste of the sweet juyce: if our workes shall most certainly, and plentifully bee rewarded:
we have peeled off the rhine, let us now taste of the sweet juice: if our works shall most Certainly, and plentifully be rewarded:
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Let us be zealous of good workes, let us be filled with the fruits of righteousnesse; let us in no case be weary of well-doing; let us not cast away our confidence which hath great recompence of reward: Let us be zealous of good works, let us be filled with the fruits of righteousness; let us in no case be weary of welldoing; let us not cast away our confidence which hath great recompense of reward:
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if a cup of cold water shall be reckoned for, what thinke yee of a glasse of hot water to revive many a fainting soule? If two mites cast into the treasurie shall be taken notice of, what thinke yee of ten talents? If Christ hath a bottle for every teare shed for him, how much more for every drop of bloud?
if a cup of cold water shall be reckoned for, what think ye of a glass of hight water to revive many a fainting soul? If two mites cast into the treasury shall be taken notice of, what think ye of ten Talents? If christ hath a Bottle for every tear shed for him, how much more for every drop of blood?
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There are infinite motives in holy Scriptures to incite us to good workes, I will touch at this time only upon three. 1. Our great Obligation to them. 2. Our exceeding comfort in them. 3. Our singular benefit by them.
There Are infinite motives in holy Scriptures to incite us to good works, I will touch At this time only upon three. 1. Our great Obligation to them. 2. Our exceeding Comfort in them. 3. Our singular benefit by them.
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First our Obligation to them is twofold. 1. As men. 2. As Christians. As men, wee are bound to serve him with our hands who gave us them.
First our Obligation to them is twofold. 1. As men. 2. As Christians. As men, we Are bound to serve him with our hands who gave us them.
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As Christians, we are to employ them in his service, who loosened them after they were manacled,
As Christians, we Are to employ them in his service, who loosened them After they were manacled,
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and restored unto us the free use of them. 2. Our comfort in them is exceeding great, they assure us of our spirituall life;
and restored unto us the free use of them. 2. Our Comfort in them is exceeding great, they assure us of our spiritual life;
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for as the naturall life is discerned by three things especially. 1. The beating of the pulse.
for as the natural life is discerned by three things especially. 1. The beating of the pulse.
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2. The letting out of breath. 3. The stirring of the joynts or limbes: so also is the spirituall;
2. The letting out of breath. 3. The stirring of the Joints or limbs: so also is the spiritual;
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if the pulse of devotion beate strong at the heart, if wee breath to God in our fervent prayers; and lastly, if wee stirre our joynts by walking in all holy duties, and performing such good workes as are required at our hands, we may be sure, that wee have spirituall life in us, we may build upon it that Christ dwelleth in our hearts by faith;
if the pulse of devotion beat strong At the heart, if we breath to God in our fervent Prayers; and lastly, if we stir our Joints by walking in all holy duties, and performing such good works as Are required At our hands, we may be sure, that we have spiritual life in us, we may built upon it that christ dwells in our hearts by faith;
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and that we live in him by grace. 3. Our benefit by them is manifold in this life, and the life to come.
and that we live in him by grace. 3. Our benefit by them is manifold in this life, and the life to come.
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In this life peace of conscience, their soule shall dwell at ease; 2. Good successe in all we undertake, whatsoever we doe it shall prosper.
In this life peace of conscience, their soul shall dwell At ease; 2. Good success in all we undertake, whatsoever we do it shall prosper.
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3. The service of the creatures, for all things worke for the best to them that love God.
3. The service of the creatures, for all things work for the best to them that love God.
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Lastly, a comfortable passe out of this world, we are sure our end shall be peace. In the life to come, the benefits are such as never eye hath seene, nor eare hath heard,
Lastly, a comfortable pass out of this world, we Are sure our end shall be peace. In the life to come, the benefits Are such as never eye hath seen, nor ear hath herd,
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nor ever entered into the heart of man, God grant therefore our heart may enter into them: nor ever entered into the heart of man, God grant Therefore our heart may enter into them:
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quia Aristoteles non capit Eurispum, Eurispus capiat Aristotelum, because wee cannot comprehend the joyes of heaven, let them comprehend us.quia Aristoteles non Capital Eurispum, Eurispus Capita Aristotelum, Because we cannot comprehend the Joys of heaven, let them comprehend us.
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You expect something to be spoken of our deare Sister deceased, and much might be said,
You expect something to be spoken of our deer Sister deceased, and much might be said,
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and should by me in her praise, but that one of her chiefest commendations was, that shee could not endure praise;
and should by me in her praise, but that one of her chiefest commendations was, that she could not endure praise;
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Laudes quia merebatur contempsit, & quia contempsit magis merebatur, Because shee deserved praise, shee despised it, Laudes quia merebatur contempsit, & quia contempsit magis merebatur, Because she deserved praise, she despised it,
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and because shee despised it, shee the more deserved it. and Because she despised it, she the more deserved it.
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Silent modestie in her was her crowne in her life, and modest silence of her, was the charge at her death ▪ Her life was well knowne to most of this place,
Silent modesty in her was her crown in her life, and modest silence of her, was the charge At her death ▪ Her life was well known to most of this place,
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and her death was every way answerable to her life:
and her death was every Way answerable to her life:
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all that visited her in her sicknesse might behold with sorrow a pittifull anatomie of fraile mortalitie,
all that visited her in her sickness might behold with sorrow a pitiful anatomy of frail mortality,
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and yet with joy a perfect patterne of Christian patience, and a heavenly conversation:
and yet with joy a perfect pattern of Christian patience, and a heavenly Conversation:
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and though shee were full of divine conceptions, and shee had a spring by her of the waters of life, in the devotion of her dearest helper, especially in the best things:
and though she were full of divine conceptions, and she had a spring by her of the waters of life, in the devotion of her dearest helper, especially in the best things:
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yet when I came to her, shee desired shee might be partaker of some of my meditations (they were her owne words) and when I prayed with her, and for her;
yet when I Come to her, she desired she might be partaker of Some of my meditations (they were her own words) and when I prayed with her, and for her;
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shee joyned not so much with me, with her tongue, as her affections, and answered more in sighes and teares then in words:
she joined not so much with me, with her tongue, as her affections, and answered more in sighs and tears then in words:
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often shee complained of her tuffe heart that would not yeeld to her dissolution, and long long sheethought it, till shee should come to appeare before the God of Gods in Sion.
often she complained of her tuff heart that would not yield to her dissolution, and long long sheethought it, till she should come to appear before the God of God's in Sion.
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Her last words were, sweet Father helpe me, and shee had her request, for presently hee helped her both by the zealous,
Her last words were, sweet Father help me, and she had her request, for presently he helped her both by the zealous,
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and most feeling prayers of her Husband, and by the holy spirit assisting her in her owne prayers with sighes and groanes that cannot be expressed, and immediatly her sw• … et Father released her of her pangs,
and most feeling Prayers of her Husband, and by the holy Spirit assisting her in her own Prayers with sighs and groans that cannot be expressed, and immediately her sw• … et Father released her of her pangs,
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and received her to himselfe on his owne day:
and received her to himself on his own day:
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On the Lords day morning, before the morning watch, I say, before the morning watch shee entered into her rest,
On the lords day morning, before the morning watch, I say, before the morning watch she entered into her rest,
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and began to keepe her evarlasting Sabbath in heaven, where shee reapeth what she sowed,
and began to keep her evarlasting Sabbath in heaven, where she reapeth what she sowed,
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and seeth what shee beleeved, and enjoyeth what she hoped for, and is now entered into those joyes, which never entered fully into the heart of any living on earth,
and sees what she believed, and Enjoyeth what she hoped for, and is now entered into those Joys, which never entered Fully into the heart of any living on earth,
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nor shall into ours, till wee with her be made perfect, and all of us come to Mount Sion, and the heavenly Ierusalem,
nor shall into ours, till we with her be made perfect, and all of us come to Mount Sion, and the heavenly Ierusalem,
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and innumerable company of Angels, and to the Congregation of the first-borne, whose names are written in heaven,
and innumerable company of Angels, and to the Congregation of the firstborn, whose names Are written in heaven,
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and to the spirits of just men and women made perfect. and to the spirits of just men and women made perfect.
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Whether the God of peace bring us in our appointed time, who brought againe from the dead, the great sheepheard through the bloud of the everlasting Covenant.
Whither the God of peace bring us in our appointed time, who brought again from the dead, the great shepherd through the blood of the everlasting Covenant.
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To whom with the holy Spirit, &c. FINIS.
To whom with the holy Spirit, etc. FINIS.
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FAITHS ECCHO; OR, THE SOVLES AMEN. SERMON XLVII. REVELA. 22. 19. Amen, Even so come Lord Iesus.
FAITHS ECCHO; OR, THE SOLVES AMEN. SERMON XLVII. REVELATION. 22. 19. Amen, Even so come Lord Iesus.
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THese words they afford to us a comfortable and sweet argument to bee conversant in.
THese words they afford to us a comfortable and sweet argument to be conversant in.
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From the sixt verse of this Chapter, is set down to us the confirmation of the whole Prophesie and booke of the Revelation;
From the sixt verse of this Chapter, is Set down to us the confirmation of the Whole Prophesy and book of the Revelation;
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partly by the affirmation of God, as likewise of Jesus Christ, and of Iohn himselfe, that heard and saw all these things;
partly by the affirmation of God, as likewise of jesus christ, and of John himself, that herd and saw all these things;
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and likewise of the Church of God in the 17. verse:
and likewise of the Church of God in the 17. verse:
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it is likewise confirmed by the promise of blessing and happinesse pronounced upon them that shall doe all these things,
it is likewise confirmed by the promise of blessing and happiness pronounced upon them that shall do all these things,
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and shall faithfully expect the accomplishment of them.
and shall faithfully expect the accomplishment of them.
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It is infolded I say in the word Amen. This word signifieth in the Scripture, either the Author of the truth himselfe,
It is enfolded I say in the word Amen. This word signifies in the Scripture, either the Author of the truth himself,
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This verse (a part of which I have read to you) is the repetition in few words of all that matter that goeth before, from the 6. verse to it: and hath in it.
This verse (a part of which I have read to you) is the repetition in few words of all that matter that Goes before, from the 6. verse to it: and hath in it.
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First, an attestation of our Lord and Saviour Christ, in the former part of the verse. Behold I come quickly.
First, an attestation of our Lord and Saviour christ, in the former part of the verse. Behold I come quickly.
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Secondly, an acclamation of the Church, in the latter part, these words I have read to ye.
Secondly, an acclamation of the Church, in the latter part, these words I have read to you.
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Amen, even so come Lord Iesus. Amen, even so come Lord Iesus.
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In the attestation of Christ, hee promiseth hee will come to his Church, hee will come shortly, both for the accomplishment of all his promises,
In the attestation of christ, he promises he will come to his Church, he will come shortly, both for the accomplishment of all his promises,
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and likewise for their safety and deliverance from all enemies, and all miseries, and molestations whatsoever.
and likewise for their safety and deliverance from all enemies, and all misery's, and molestations whatsoever.
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To this the Church makes an acclamation, and saith, Amen, even so come Lord Iesus.
To this the Church makes an acclamation, and Says, Amen, even so come Lord Iesus.
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In this acclamation of the Church (to which wee must now come) we are to consider
In this acclamation of the Church (to which we must now come) we Are to Consider
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First, the person of the speaker, whose words they bee. Secondly, what is the matter or substance contained in them.
First, the person of the speaker, whose words they be. Secondly, what is the matter or substance contained in them.
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Yee shall see whose words they bee, if ye looke backe but to the 17. verse of this Chapter, there ye shall finde, that first it is sayd, the Spirit sayth come. By the Spirit is not meant the third Person in Trinitie the holy Ghost,
Ye shall see whose words they be, if you look back but to the 17. verse of this Chapter, there you shall find, that First it is said, the Spirit say come. By the Spirit is not meant the third Person in Trinity the holy Ghost,
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because hee is not subject to these passions, to these desires, but hee resteth himselfe in the execution and present disposing and dispensing of things, according to his owne will and pleasure.
Because he is not Subject to these passion, to these Desires, but he rests himself in the execution and present disposing and dispensing of things, according to his own will and pleasure.
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Neither by Spirit here is meant any wicked spirit or Angell, for they doe with feare and horrour expect the same comming of our Lord and Saviour Christ;
Neither by Spirit Here is meant any wicked Spirit or Angel, for they do with Fear and horror expect the same coming of our Lord and Saviour christ;
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because his comming shall bee the accomplishment of their miserie and eternall infelicitie.
Because his coming shall be the accomplishment of their misery and Eternal infelicity.
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But by Spirit here is meant, the spirit in all the Elect and holy people of God;
But by Spirit Here is meant, the Spirit in all the Elect and holy people of God;
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in whomsoever the Spirit of God is, that Spirit doth say come,; and doth wish the accomplishment of all these most gracious promises.
in whomsoever the Spirit of God is, that Spirit does say come,; and does wish the accomplishment of all these most gracious promises.
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For this is not the desire of the flesh, or of nature;
For this is not the desire of the Flesh, or of nature;
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but an earnest and vehement desire of the Spirit of God in the Elect, that saith, come.
but an earnest and vehement desire of the Spirit of God in the Elect, that Says, come.
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Againe secondly, the same verse telleth us, that the Bride sayth come. That is, the Church of God in generall, the Catholike Church, the whole Church of God, being now hand-fasted to Christ,
Again secondly, the same verse Telleth us, that the Bride say come. That is, the Church of God in general, the Catholic Church, the Whole Church of God, being now handfasted to christ,
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and entred into a spirituall contract with him;
and entered into a spiritual contract with him;
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Shee desireth the consumation of the Marriage, the solemniation of the Marriage which is alreadie begun in the contract of it;
She Desires the consummation of the Marriage, the solemniation of the Marriage which is already begun in the contract of it;
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and not onely every particular member of the Church in whom the Spirit of God is, saith come; but the Church of God in generall, the Bride sayth come, the whole Church saith come; wishing and desiring the accomplishment of the Marriage which is already begun.
and not only every particular member of the Church in whom the Spirit of God is, Says come; but the Church of God in general, the Bride say come, the Whole Church Says come; wishing and desiring the accomplishment of the Marriage which is already begun.
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In the third place, the same verse telleth us, that as the Spirit and the B• … ide say come, so hee that heareth saith come; that is, not onely the Church of God that is now present here upon the face of the earth,
In the third place, the same verse Telleth us, that as the Spirit and the B• … idem say come, so he that hears Says come; that is, not only the Church of God that is now present Here upon the face of the earth,
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but the successive parts of the Church in all future Ages;
but the successive parts of the Church in all future Ages;
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they are all of the same minde, having received the same Spirit, they all say come. Whosoever heareth this Prophesie, whosoever heareth of these promises in any Age or Countrey of the World, all they having the same spirit, they must needes say come, hee that heareth, sayth come, hee that is acquainted with the promises, that commeth to the knowledge of them,
they Are all of the same mind, having received the same Spirit, they all say come. Whosoever hears this Prophesy, whosoever hears of these promises in any Age or Country of the World, all they having the same Spirit, they must needs say come, he that hears, say come, he that is acquainted with the promises, that comes to the knowledge of them,
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and doth mingle them with the faith of his soule, this man must needs say, come, to the accomplishment of them.
and does mingle them with the faith of his soul, this man must needs say, come, to the accomplishment of them.
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And lastly, Hee that is a thirst sayth come too;
And lastly, He that is a thirst say come too;
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that is, whosoever hath tasted of the sweetnesse of Christ in any measure whatsoever, and therby hath wrought in him a vehement thirst after more;
that is, whosoever hath tasted of the sweetness of christ in any measure whatsoever, and thereby hath wrought in him a vehement thirst After more;
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this man will say, come. Whosoever hath such a sence of Christ in his promises, as to taste of the sweetnesse of these never so little;
this man will say, come. Whosoever hath such a sense of christ in his promises, as to taste of the sweetness of these never so little;
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as hee that hath tasted a droppe of honey wisheth for more, so hee that hath tasted of the sweetnesse of Christ, a droppe of his grace and mercie, this setteth upon his spirit a heavenly thirst, he sayth come, hee would have more, hee is never quiet till hee have the promise accomplished to him.
as he that hath tasted a drop of honey wishes for more, so he that hath tasted of the sweetness of christ, a drop of his grace and mercy, this sets upon his Spirit a heavenly thirst, he say come, he would have more, he is never quiet till he have the promise accomplished to him.
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These are the persons, every particular member of the Church that hath the Spirit;
These Are the Persons, every particular member of the Church that hath the Spirit;
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the whole Church in generall, not onely the particular part of the Church now in the World or in any Age,
the Whole Church in general, not only the particular part of the Church now in the World or in any Age,
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but the severall parts of the Church in severall Ages;
but the several parts of the Church in several Ages;
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whosoever is a thirst, that hath tasted of Christ, must needs say, come. Even so come Lord Iesus. These are the persons.
whosoever is a thirst, that hath tasted of christ, must needs say, come. Even so come Lord Iesus. These Are the Persons.
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The second thing, is the matter of this acclamation of the Church.
The second thing, is the matter of this acclamation of the Church.
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First the matter contained in it, it is a vehement and earnest desire of the people of God after Christs most happie returne, in these words, Amen, even so come Lord Iesus.
First the matter contained in it, it is a vehement and earnest desire of the people of God After Christ most happy return, in these words, Amen, even so come Lord Iesus.
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The matter of it therefore is either infolded and implicite in the word Amen, even so, or unfolded and explicite in the latter words, come Lord Iesus.
The matter of it Therefore is either enfolded and implicit in the word Amen, even so, or unfolded and explicit in the latter words, come Lord Iesus.
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or else it is an affirmation of the truth. In the Revelation, thus sayth the Amen, the faithfull and true witnesse;
or Else it is an affirmation of the truth. In the Revelation, thus say the Amen, the faithful and true witness;
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here Christ himselfe is called Amen, because he is the Authour of all truth and veritie, the faithfull and true witnesse.
Here christ himself is called Amen, Because he is the Author of all truth and verity, the faithful and true witness.
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Sometime this word is used, and most frequently in Scripture, for the affirmation of the truth, either witnessing of the truth, or wishing the truth.
Sometime this word is used, and most frequently in Scripture, for the affirmation of the truth, either witnessing of the truth, or wishing the truth.
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For the witnessing of the truth, as in all those vehement speeches of our Lord and Saviour Christ, Amen, Amen, I say unto yee;
For the witnessing of the truth, as in all those vehement Speeches of our Lord and Saviour christ, Amen, Amen, I say unto ye;
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or verily, verily, I say unto yee:
or verily, verily, I say unto ye:
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this is a vehement asseveration and a witnessing to the truth, which a man ought to beleeve,
this is a vehement asseveration and a witnessing to the truth, which a man ought to believe,
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or would have to bee beleeved. Or otherwise for a wishing and earnest desiring of the truth to bee accomplished.
or would have to be believed. Or otherwise for a wishing and earnest desiring of the truth to be accomplished.
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So in the conclusion of the Lords prayer, and all our prayers, we adde this word, Amen; that is, So be it, or Let it be so: we wish it with earnestnesse of affection and desire,
So in the conclusion of the lords prayer, and all our Prayers, we add this word, Amen; that is, So be it, or Let it be so: we wish it with earnestness of affection and desire,
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and with a confidence and faith of our hearts, wee hope and beleeve that this shall bee so.
and with a confidence and faith of our hearts, we hope and believe that this shall be so.
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This is that wee professe when wee say Amen. In this place, this word is used both for affirmation, and witnessing of the truth;
This is that we profess when we say Amen. In this place, this word is used both for affirmation, and witnessing of the truth;
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and likewise it is a vehement wish and desire of the accomplishment of these promises, with an earnest and certaine hope and expectation of faith, that all these promises and good things shall bee accomplished to the soule of a Christian.
and likewise it is a vehement wish and desire of the accomplishment of these promises, with an earnest and certain hope and expectation of faith, that all these promises and good things shall be accomplished to the soul of a Christian.
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Againe, the matter of this Acclamation is unfolded, and explained in the latter words, Come Lord Iesus. Where there is both the Action,
Again, the matter of this Acclamation is unfolded, and explained in the latter words, Come Lord Iesus. Where there is both the Actium,
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and the Person to be considered. The Action, Come. Christ commeth to his Church many wayes. Hee commeth in his Word; Hee commeth in his Spirit; He commeth in his mercies.
and the Person to be considered. The Actium, Come. christ comes to his Church many ways. He comes in his Word; He comes in his Spirit; He comes in his Mercies.
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He commeth in his Judgements and Justice. None of these are here meant.
He comes in his Judgments and justice. None of these Are Here meant.
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But he commeth to his Church in person and appearance, even in the appearance of his body and humane nature.
But he comes to his Church in person and appearance, even in the appearance of his body and humane nature.
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Thus Christ commeth two wayes to his Church in person.
Thus christ comes two ways to his Church in person.
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First in his Incarnation, he appeared to the world in the similitude of sinfull flesh, he came in humilitie, he came to suffer, to die.
First in his Incarnation, he appeared to the world in the similitude of sinful Flesh, he Come in humility, he Come to suffer, to die.
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That is not here ment, for that was past, when as the Evangelist Saint Iohn wrote this prophesie.
That is not Here meant, for that was passed, when as the Evangelist Saint John wrote this prophesy.
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But the Second comming in person of our Lord and Saviour Christ, is his comming in the flesh in glorie, in exaltation to judge the quicke and the dead, to shew himselfe a mightie God from heaven.
But the Second coming in person of our Lord and Saviour christ, is his coming in the Flesh in glory, in exaltation to judge the quick and the dead, to show himself a mighty God from heaven.
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This is the comming which is here meant, Christs second comming to Judgement in glory. That is the Action.
This is the coming which is Here meant, Christ second coming to Judgement in glory. That is the Actium.
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The Person, is described by these two Titles;
The Person, is described by these two Titles;
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Lord: Iesus. Wherein the Church desireth that he may come both as a Lord, and as a Iesus. That hee may come as a Lord to vindicate the Church,Lord: Iesus. Wherein the Church Desires that he may come both as a Lord, and as a Iesus. That he may come as a Lord to vindicate the Church,
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and revenge him upon his enemies, to destroy the kingdome of darknesse, the kingdome of the Divell, the kingdome of Antichrist, which hath beene a great argument in this booke of the Revelation.
and revenge him upon his enemies, to destroy the Kingdom of darkness, the Kingdom of the devil, the Kingdom of Antichrist, which hath been a great argument in this book of the Revelation.
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And not only come thus as a Lord, but as a Iesus to save his Church, to vouchsafe to her, comfort and peace, and joy;
And not only come thus as a Lord, but as a Iesus to save his Church, to vouchsafe to her, Comfort and peace, and joy;
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that he would come to cloath her with immortalitie and glory, which she cannot expect on earth in a mortall state.
that he would come to cloth her with immortality and glory, which she cannot expect on earth in a Mortal state.
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This is the summe and substance of this Petition and request, that the Lord would come in Majestie and glory, both as as a Lord, against the enemies of the Church to destroy them utterly:
This is the sum and substance of this Petition and request, that the Lord would come in Majesty and glory, both as as a Lord, against the enemies of the Church to destroy them utterly:
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and as a Saviour, to bestow upon the Church, even all saving mercies, especially that great mercie of everlasting blessednesse, that is not mixed with sinne and corruption, that is not mixed with any infirmitie and defect whatsoever.
and as a Saviour, to bestow upon the Church, even all Saving Mercies, especially that great mercy of everlasting blessedness, that is not mixed with sin and corruption, that is not mixed with any infirmity and defect whatsoever.
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This is the summe and substance of the Text which I have in few words shortly explained to yee.
This is the sum and substance of the Text which I have in few words shortly explained to ye.
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Whence the point I observe (wherein wee will insist by the grace of God at this time) is this.
Whence the point I observe (wherein we will insist by the grace of God At this time) is this.
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That it is the nature and propertie of every true member of the Church of God, earnestly,
That it is the nature and property of every true member of the Church of God, earnestly,
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and longingly to desire the second comming of Christ for the full redemption of his Church.
and longingly to desire the second coming of christ for the full redemption of his Church.
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The Spirit saith, Come, and the Bride saith, Come; and whosoever heareth saith, Come; whosoever is a thirst saith, Come: The Spirit Says, Come, and the Bride Says, Come; and whosoever hears Says, Come; whosoever is a thirst Says, Come:
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therefore every godly man that hath the Spirit of God, that is a part of this Bride, that is partaker of those promises, that hath a taste of Jesus Christ, every one of these most necessarily say, Come; Even so, Come Lord Iesus.
Therefore every godly man that hath the Spirit of God, that is a part of this Bride, that is partaker of those promises, that hath a taste of jesus christ, every one of these most necessarily say, Come; Even so, Come Lord Iesus.
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This is so proper to beleevers, and to every one of them, as they are all of them described by this propertie in Scripture.
This is so proper to believers, and to every one of them, as they Are all of them described by this property in Scripture.
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2 Tim. 4. 8. The Crowne which the righteous Iudge shall give mee at that day,
2 Tim. 4. 8. The Crown which the righteous Judge shall give me At that day,
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and not only to me, but to all them that love his appearing. The Apostle he might have said to all Saints, and godly whatsoever;and not only to me, but to all them that love his appearing. The Apostle he might have said to all Saints, and godly whatsoever;
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and to all faithfull beleevers, but he makes choyce of this Epithite, hee describeth them by this, that they are such as love his appearance.
and to all faithful believers, but he makes choice of this Epithet, he Describeth them by this, that they Are such as love his appearance.
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Heb. 9. 28. Unto them that waite for him shall he appeare the second time for salvation. Hebrew 9. 28. Unto them that wait for him shall he appear the second time for salvation.
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The godly are there described by this very propertie, they waite, and long, and desire after his appearance the second time.
The godly Are there described by this very property, they wait, and long, and desire After his appearance the second time.
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In the 24. of Saint Matthews Gospell;
In the 24. of Saint Matthews Gospel;
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it is made the propertie of a good and faithfull servant there, that he waiteth for his Masters comming,
it is made the property of a good and faithful servant there, that he waits for his Masters coming,
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and prepareth all things in a readinesse, it is opposed to the slothfull servant that doth cleane otherwise.
and Prepareth all things in a readiness, it is opposed to the slothful servant that does clean otherwise.
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Yee see the truth of it in Scripture. But yee will say;
Ye see the truth of it in Scripture. But ye will say;
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Is this the propertie of the Elect and faithfull? Doe not ungodly men and sinners beleeve the comming of Christ,
Is this the property of the Elect and faithful? Do not ungodly men and Sinners believe the coming of christ,
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and that he shall come to judge the quick and dead? Doth not every man make this profession of his faith;
and that he shall come to judge the quick and dead? Does not every man make this profession of his faith;
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I beleeve that Iesus Christ shall come to judge the quick and the dead? Why then doe yee make it the propertie of Beleevers,I believe that Iesus christ shall come to judge the quick and the dead? Why then do ye make it the property of Believers,
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since every man beleeveth and lookes for it? To this I answer. There is a twofold expectation of Christ his returne to Judgement. The one;
since every man Believeth and looks for it? To this I answer. There is a twofold expectation of christ his return to Judgement. The one;
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An expectation with desire, and with an earnest longing, the expectation of the faithfull, of a Lord, of a gracious Redeemer, nay, of a loving Husband.
an expectation with desire, and with an earnest longing, the expectation of the faithful, of a Lord, of a gracious Redeemer, nay, of a loving Husband.
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Therefore every faithfull soule cannot but waite upon him;
Therefore every faithful soul cannot but wait upon him;
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As a faithfull servant that hath done his worke longeth for his Masters comming home, that hee may give an account of his faithfulnesse,
As a faithful servant that hath done his work Longeth for his Masters coming home, that he may give an account of his faithfulness,
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and may bee acceptable • … o his Master for his faithfull service that hee hath done in his absence, that hee may expect his Masters remuneration.
and may be acceptable • … oh his Master for his faithful service that he hath done in his absence, that he may expect his Masters remuneration.
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But there is annother expectation of Christ to come, that is not with desire, but with horrour,
But there is Another expectation of christ to come, that is not with desire, but with horror,
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and dread, and feare, out of guiltinesse of conscience.
and dread, and Fear, out of guiltiness of conscience.
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This is the expectation of a Malefactor in the Jayle, he wayteth and lookes for the comming of the Judge to passe sentence on him,
This is the expectation of a Malefactor in the Jail, he waiteth and looks for the coming of the Judge to pass sentence on him,
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and so to bee dragged to execution; thus wicked men expect Christ, thus wicked Angells expect him.
and so to be dragged to execution; thus wicked men expect christ, thus wicked Angels expect him.
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But the expectation of the godly is an expectation with love and desire, an expectatiō not of a severe Judge,
But the expectation of the godly is an expectation with love and desire, an expectation not of a severe Judge,
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but of a loving husband, of a faithfull Master that hath promised a recompense to the service of beleevers, even the least and lowest;
but of a loving husband, of a faithful Master that hath promised a recompense to the service of believers, even the least and lowest;
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if it bee the gift of a cup of cold water in his name.
if it be the gift of a cup of cold water in his name.
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Therefore ye must take knowledge of the expectation here meant, This I say is proper to beleevers.
Therefore you must take knowledge of the expectation Here meant, This I say is proper to believers.
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Let us see the truth of the Doctrine, in the Reason of it; why every faithfull soule must needs long and desire the second comming of Christ.
Let us see the truth of the Doctrine, in the Reason of it; why every faithful soul must needs long and desire the second coming of christ.
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First, because it is a part of Christs gracious promise, which the faith of the soule leaneth on.
First, Because it is a part of Christ gracious promise, which the faith of the soul leaneth on.
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The proper object of faith is the promise of the Gospell, this yee may see in the Text, Christ had promised to come, Amen, even so; here is the reason of this desire,
The proper Object of faith is the promise of the Gospel, this ye may see in the Text, christ had promised to come, Amen, even so; Here is the reason of this desire,
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because his promise goeth before it.
Because his promise Goes before it.
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The faithfull soule apprehendeth every other inferiour promise, and every lesse promise, much more this maine promise, the very knot of all, the very complement of all:
The faithful soul apprehendeth every other inferior promise, and every less promise, much more this main promise, the very knot of all, the very compliment of all:
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faith must needs expect and claspe fast hold upon this promise, and give assent and acclamation to it,
faith must needs expect and clasp fast hold upon this promise, and give assent and acclamation to it,
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as in the word Amen, even so come as thou hast sayd and promised.
as in the word Amen, even so come as thou hast said and promised.
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Many promises to this purpose, hath our Lord and Saviour Christ pronounced, for the stirring up of our faith and affection;
Many promises to this purpose, hath our Lord and Saviour christ pronounced, for the stirring up of our faith and affection;
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as namely that in the 14 of Saint Iohns Gospell toward the beginning, where hee comforteth his Disciples in his absence;
as namely that in the 14 of Saint Iohns Gospel towards the beginning, where he comforts his Disciples in his absence;
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If I goe, I will come againe. If I go, I will come again.
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And so in Acts 1. 11. As yee see him ascend with your bodily eyes in his Person and flesh, so yee shall see him descend.
And so in Acts 1. 11. As ye see him ascend with your bodily eyes in his Person and Flesh, so ye shall see him descend.
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But wee need not goe far for promises, for immediately before the words, and two verses besides in this Chapter, the 7. and 12. Behold, I come shortly.
But we need not go Far for promises, for immediately before the words, and two Verses beside in this Chapter, the 7. and 12. Behold, I come shortly.
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This is the property of every godly man having the promise of the comming, to leane upon it,
This is the property of every godly man having the promise of the coming, to lean upon it,
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and to desire the accomplishment of the promise.
and to desire the accomplishment of the promise.
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In the old Testament they had the promise of the first comming of Christ, that they earnestly desired;
In the old Testament they had the promise of the First coming of christ, that they earnestly desired;
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as Iacob Gen. 49. Lord I have wayted for thy salvation, and Abraham saw Christs day afarre off, and rejoyced.
as Iacob Gen. 49. Lord I have waited for thy salvation, and Abraham saw Christ day afar off, and rejoiced.
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And in the New Testament wee read of Anna, and Zacharias and Elizabeth, and the faithfull that waited for the consolation of Israel:
And in the New Testament we read of Anna, and Zacharias and Elizabeth, and the faithful that waited for the consolation of Israel:
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they waited for the accomplishment of this promise, the comming of Christ in the flesh, his first comming.
they waited for the accomplishment of this promise, the coming of christ in the Flesh, his First coming.
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Shall they waite, and earnestly desire the first comming of the Sonne of God in humilitie,
Shall they wait, and earnestly desire the First coming of the Son of God in humility,
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and humanitie and basenesse? and shall not we earnestly expect his second comming in glory, to manifest not only his glory,
and humanity and baseness? and shall not we earnestly expect his second coming in glory, to manifest not only his glory,
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but our glory? shall not wee expect that comming of his, wherein we shall be married to himselfe,
but our glory? shall not we expect that coming of his, wherein we shall be married to himself,
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and whereby we shall be tooke up to himselfe? Thus yee see the promise of Christ is one ground,
and whereby we shall be took up to himself? Thus ye see the promise of christ is one ground,
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yea, and a principall ground of this expectation of the faithfull.
yea, and a principal ground of this expectation of the faithful.
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The second Reason is drawne from the Union and conjunction betweene Christ and the faithfull soule.
The second Reason is drawn from the union and conjunction between christ and the faithful soul.
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That is in the Text too, the Bride saith, Come.
That is in the Text too, the Bride Says, Come.
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Now there is a neere union and conjunction, in this same conjunction of Mariage amongst men wherein the love must needs be imperfect,
Now there is a near Union and conjunction, in this same conjunction of Marriage among men wherein the love must needs be imperfect,
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and but a-drop of that Ocean, and wherein the love of the parties must needs be finfull,
and but adrop of that Ocean, and wherein the love of the parties must needs be finfull,
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yet notwithstanding wee see how vehement it is, In the absence of one another;
yet notwithstanding we see how vehement it is, In the absence of one Another;
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the one longeth and pineth after the other, and one partie enjoyeth not himselfe without the other.
the one Longeth and pines After the other, and one party Enjoyeth not himself without the other.
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Much more ought it to be so here in this heavenly contract betweene Christ and his faithfull Spouse:
Much more ought it to be so Here in this heavenly contract between christ and his faithful Spouse:
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should not here the Spouse bee sicke of love? as the Spouse professeth of her selfe in the second of Canticles. This vehement desire must needs arise out of the neerenesse and undevidednesse of that conjunction that is betweene Christ and a Christian.
should not Here the Spouse be sick of love? as the Spouse Professes of her self in the second of Canticles. This vehement desire must needs arise out of the nearness and undevidednesse of that conjunction that is between christ and a Christian.
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There is little love, where there is little desire of the thing beloved, when it is absent.
There is little love, where there is little desire of the thing Beloved, when it is absent.
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Why doth the member of the Bodie, desire immediate conjunction with the head, but because it knows that the separation from the head, is the death of the member? So it is in this neere conjunction betweene Christ the head,
Why does the member of the Body, desire immediate conjunction with the head, but Because it knows that the separation from the head, is the death of the member? So it is in this near conjunction between christ the head,
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and his members the Church, they must needs desire immediate, and inseparable conjunction with the head,
and his members the Church, they must needs desire immediate, and inseparable conjunction with the head,
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because the separation from the head, must be the death of the members. That is the second Reason.
Because the separation from the head, must be the death of the members. That is the second Reason.
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The third Reason of the Point is this, because the Saints of God they know that the accomplishment of the full happinesse of the Church of God,
The third Reason of the Point is this, Because the Saints of God they know that the accomplishment of the full happiness of the Church of God,
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and likewise of themselves that are members of the Church, it consisteth in this, in Christ his second comming againe to judgement,
and likewise of themselves that Are members of the Church, it Consisteth in this, in christ his second coming again to judgement,
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therefore they doe earnestly desire it, and affect it, and say, Amen, even so, Come:
Therefore they do earnestly desire it, and affect it, and say, Amen, even so, Come:
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because (I say) they know this is the comming that perfects the Church of God, perfects their glory in the state of happinesse, which the Church and every member thereof doth expect:
Because (I say) they know this is the coming that perfects the Church of God, perfects their glory in the state of happiness, which the Church and every member thereof does expect:
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they know that that is the time which shall be the Revelation of the sonnes of God, who are here obscure,
they know that that is the time which shall be the Revelation of the Sons of God, who Are Here Obscure,
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and shall be till that day come.
and shall be till that day come.
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They know well that all the graces and perfections that the child of God can attaine to in this imperfection;
They know well that all the graces and perfections that the child of God can attain to in this imperfection;
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all is but the first fruits, all is but a tast, and therefore they cannot possibly but lift up their heads,
all is but the First fruits, all is but a taste, and Therefore they cannot possibly but lift up their Heads,
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and raise up their hearts to the expectation of that day wherein these first fruits shall bee perfected with full measure shaken together, and running over;
and raise up their hearts to the expectation of that day wherein these First fruits shall be perfected with full measure shaken together, and running over;
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whereas there shall be an absolute freedome from all sinne, and from all the appurtenances of it:
whereas there shall be an absolute freedom from all sin, and from all the appurtenances of it:
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an absolute perfection not of grace only, but of glory, which is the highest grace.
an absolute perfection not of grace only, but of glory, which is the highest grace.
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They shall be one with the head, this is that which makes them looke for it.
They shall be one with the head, this is that which makes them look for it.
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Heb. 9. 28. (the place I named before) it is said, Christ shall appeare to save them that waite for him. Hebrew 9. 28. (the place I nam before) it is said, christ shall appear to save them that wait for him.
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Hee shall bring a full horne of salvation, he shall perfect the salvation of the Saints;
He shall bring a full horn of salvation, he shall perfect the salvation of the Saints;
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till that day there is no perfection in the salvation of the Saints; No, though they goe to heaven, yet before that day there is no perfect salvation,
till that day there is no perfection in the salvation of the Saints; No, though they go to heaven, yet before that day there is no perfect salvation,
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because their bodyes are not joyned to their soules.
Because their bodies Are not joined to their Souls.
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This is a third Reason, even the expectation of the full accomplishment of all the promises.
This is a third Reason, even the expectation of the full accomplishment of all the promises.
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The Lord hath dealt with us as he dealt with his own Israel in their wildernesse, he gave them a taste of the fruit of the good land;
The Lord hath dealt with us as he dealt with his own Israel in their Wilderness, he gave them a taste of the fruit of the good land;
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he caused the searchers to carry some clusters and bunches of the fruit to the Israelites in the Wildernesse, that they tasting of it might hie themselues to that rich and goodly, and fat countrey:
he caused the searchers to carry Some clusters and bunches of the fruit to the Israelites in the Wilderness, that they tasting of it might high themselves to that rich and goodly, and fat country:
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so the Lord giveth us some drops of grace, and onely giveth us a taste of that happinesse that wee waite for, that we may hie our selves so much the faster through this wildernesse, to enjoy it.
so the Lord gives us Some drops of grace, and only gives us a taste of that happiness that we wait for, that we may high our selves so much the faster through this Wilderness, to enjoy it.
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This therefore is a strong reason wherefore the people of God must needs say, Come, Even so, Amen;
This Therefore is a strong reason Wherefore the people of God must needs say, Come, Even so, Amen;
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let it be so, because (I say) they know till Christ come the second time, they must not expect the accomplishment of their hope,
let it be so, Because (I say) they know till christ come the second time, they must not expect the accomplishment of their hope,
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and the perfection of their happinesse.
and the perfection of their happiness.
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The fourth and last Reason of this Point may be this, because we are taught by our Lord and Saviour Christ to pray, Thy kingdome come. That is, not only that the kingdome of grace may come into our hearts while we are here,
The fourth and last Reason of this Point may be this, Because we Are taught by our Lord and Saviour christ to pray, Thy Kingdom come. That is, not only that the Kingdom of grace may come into our hearts while we Are Here,
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but that the kingdome of glory may hasten upon us:
but that the Kingdom of glory may hasten upon us:
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and we are sure that this Petition shall never be granted to us, till Christ his returne againe to judgement, till he come to accomplish this maine promise of all:
and we Are sure that this Petition shall never be granted to us, till christ his return again to judgement, till he come to accomplish this main promise of all:
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for then only Christ commeth as our Lord and Iesus. Then he commeth as a Lord,
for then only christ comes as our Lord and Iesus. Then he comes as a Lord,
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and makes an end of all the warres of the Church, then he shall throw downe all enemies before him, treading Sathan,
and makes an end of all the wars of the Church, then he shall throw down all enemies before him, treading Sathan,
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and all his instruments under his feet, then he shall manifest to the world that he hath the Keyes of hell and of de• … th, then he shall destroy the kingdome of Antichrist, that must be abolished by the brightnesse of his comming.
and all his Instruments under his feet, then he shall manifest to the world that he hath the Keys of hell and of de• … th, then he shall destroy the Kingdom of Antichrist, that must be abolished by the brightness of his coming.
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And then, and not till then, he shall come as a Saviour to performe perfect salvation for his Church, to deliver his Church, not only from condemnation ▪ but from the molestation of sinne, not only from tyrannie and oppression of enemies,
And then, and not till then, he shall come as a Saviour to perform perfect salvation for his Church, to deliver his Church, not only from condemnation ▪ but from the molestation of sin, not only from tyranny and oppression of enemies,
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but even from all the presence of enemies, that at that day a separation being made, it may be said to the Saints of God,
but even from all the presence of enemies, that At that day a separation being made, it may be said to the Saints of God,
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as Moses said to the Israelites when they were afraid of the Egyptians, stand still, feare nothing the enemies that your eyes have seen• … to day, yee shall never see them more, they shall be so farre from oppressing the Church, that they shall never molest the Church not so much as by their presence,
as Moses said to the Israelites when they were afraid of the egyptians, stand still, Fear nothing the enemies that your eyes have seen• … to day, ye shall never see them more, they shall be so Far from oppressing the Church, that they shall never molest the Church not so much as by their presence,
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then hee shall dispose the kingdome to his members, as the Father hath disposed the kingdome to him.
then he shall dispose the Kingdom to his members, as the Father hath disposed the Kingdom to him.
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These are strong and effectuall reasons to prove this point to us, that the members of the Church, true beleevers cannot possibly but waite and expect,
These Are strong and effectual Reasons to prove this point to us, that the members of the Church, true believers cannot possibly but wait and expect,
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and vehemently desire the comming of Christ the second time, for the salvation of his Body, the finall salvation of his people.
and vehemently desire the coming of christ the second time, for the salvation of his Body, the final salvation of his people.
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Here one objection may be made by the way, and so wee will descend to the Use and Application of it. Here it may be said;
Here one objection may be made by the Way, and so we will descend to the Use and Application of it. Here it may be said;
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But why doe the people of God thus expect and waite for the comming of Christ, in all the Ages of the New Testament for the space of 1600. yeares,
But why do the people of God thus expect and wait for the coming of christ, in all the Ages of the New Testament for the Molle of 1600. Years,
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and yet hee commeth not? What reason have they to be commanded to expect and wish,
and yet he comes not? What reason have they to be commanded to expect and wish,
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and waite for the comming of Christ, when he commeth not in so long a time? Have not all beene frustrate of their expectation? And may not we as well as they that lived in the Ages before us,
and wait for the coming of christ, when he comes not in so long a time? Have not all been frustrate of their expectation? And may not we as well as they that lived in the Ages before us,
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for wee see no appearance of his comming, no more then was many hundred yeares since? To this we answer;
for we see no appearance of his coming, no more then was many hundred Years since? To this we answer;
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That the patient abiding, and waiting of the just never miscarrieth:
That the patient abiding, and waiting of the just never miscarrieth:
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the Saints of God never lost nor shall lose for their expecting, and waiting for Christs second comming to Judgement.
the Saints of God never lost nor shall loose for their expecting, and waiting for Christ second coming to Judgement.
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The Saints of God in former ages 1600. yeares agoe waited for Christ comming;
The Saints of God in former ages 1600. Years ago waited for christ coming;
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Now the Saints of God thinke not much that the number should be gathered in, they are well contented with it.
Now the Saints of God think not much that the number should be gathered in, they Are well contented with it.
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but were they losers by it though he came not? This expectation of his comming, it kept them in the exercise of their faith, of their hope, of their patience, of their watchfulnesse, it kept all their graces a working,
but were they losers by it though he Come not? This expectation of his coming, it kept them in the exercise of their faith, of their hope, of their patience, of their watchfulness, it kept all their graces a working,
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therefore they were no losers by it, though they had not the accomplishment of the maine promise:
Therefore they were no losers by it, though they had not the accomplishment of the main promise:
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in expecting the promise, they were savers and no losers, because all their graces were kept in exercise.
in expecting the promise, they were savers and no losers, Because all their graces were kept in exercise.
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Besides this, in the second place, the very expectation of Christ in the Ages of the New testament,
Beside this, in the second place, the very expectation of christ in the Ages of the New Testament,
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though he came not, it is fruitfull and usefull to draw up the hearts and mindes of the godly to heavenly thoughts, and to a heavenly conversation:
though he Come not, it is fruitful and useful to draw up the hearts and minds of the godly to heavenly thoughts, and to a heavenly Conversation:
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and so in the very first Ages of the New Testament, the Apostle tells us that this is the use of their expectation:
and so in the very First Ages of the New Testament, the Apostle tells us that this is the use of their expectation:
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Phil. 3. 19. Our conversation i• … in heaven, from whence wee looke for a Saviour: Philip 3. 19. Our Conversation i• … in heaven, from whence we look for a Saviour:
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they looked for a Saviour then, when he was but newly ascended:
they looked for a Saviour then, when he was but newly ascended:
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was it fruitlesse because he came not of 1600. yeares after? No, but Our conversation is therefore in heaven,
was it fruitless Because he Come not of 1600. Years After? No, but Our Conversation is Therefore in heaven,
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because we waite for his comming. Because we wait for his coming.
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In all ages since, this expectation hath beene a meanes to raise the heavy mold of earth, the heart of man to heaven and heavenly-mindednesse:
In all ages since, this expectation hath been a means to raise the heavy mould of earth, the heart of man to heaven and Heavenly-mindedness:
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therefore this expectation doth not faile, because it is of use to helpe them to the full fruition of it in the time of it.
Therefore this expectation does not fail, Because it is of use to help them to the full fruition of it in the time of it.
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Besides, the Saints of God never murmure, because Christ commeth not, they never murmure as those that shall lose their hopes and expectation,
Beside, the Saints of God never murmur, Because christ comes not, they never murmur as those that shall loose their hope's and expectation,
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because they are taught to frame their mindes and wills, to the will of God, and of Jesus Christ their head:
Because they Are taught to frame their minds and wills, to the will of God, and of jesus christ their head:
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Now, the will of God is that wee should still waite, though Christ come not,
Now, the will of God is that we should still wait, though christ come not,
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because hereby the Lord doth glorifie himselfe in the gathering in together, the number of the faithfull.
Because hereby the Lord does Glorify himself in the gathering in together, the number of the faithful.
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The number of the Saints must be gathered in, and none must be neglected:
The number of the Saints must be gathered in, and none must be neglected:
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Now, is there any Saint of God, and beleever in the world that desireth not that every Saint should be gathered in,
Now, is there any Saint of God, and believer in the world that Desires not that every Saint should be gathered in,
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and the whole body of Christ perfected in the whole members of it, before Christ come to judgement? None must be neglected,
and the Whole body of christ perfected in the Whole members of it, before christ come to judgement? None must be neglected,
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and every beleever must frame his will to the will of God;
and every believer must frame his will to the will of God;
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God hath revealed that the number must be gathered in, and when it is so, Christ will come and gather all together under his wing.
God hath revealed that the number must be gathered in, and when it is so, christ will come and gather all together under his wing.
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So likewise God hath revealed his will, that though hee be exceeding patient to wicked men,
So likewise God hath revealed his will, that though he be exceeding patient to wicked men,
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yet he is not forgetfull of his promise;
yet he is not forgetful of his promise;
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God will bee contented though he be provoked every day infinitely by the highest sinnes of the world, patiently to endure all this,
God will be contented though he be provoked every day infinitely by the highest Sins of the world, patiently to endure all this,
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and to offer conditions of peace and mercy, even to the worst, to shew himselfe rich in mercie,
and to offer conditions of peace and mercy, even to the worst, to show himself rich in mercy,
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and so full of goodnesse, that he makes offer even of goodnesse to the worst.
and so full of Goodness, that he makes offer even of Goodness to the worst.
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Now the Saints of God here frame their will to Gods, and are content still to waite,
Now the Saints of God Here frame their will to God's, and Are content still to wait,
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because God still putteth forth his patience, and still offereth Conditions of mercie and peace to those that are wicked,
Because God still putteth forth his patience, and still Offereth Conditions of mercy and peace to those that Are wicked,
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and out of the way, whereby some are converted, and others convinced, and prepared for the worke of Gods justice.
and out of the Way, whereby Some Are converted, and Others convinced, and prepared for the work of God's Justice.
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So this question need not trouble men, or hold them off from a chearfull, and fruitfull expectation of Christ,
So this question need not trouble men, or hold them off from a cheerful, and fruitful expectation of christ,
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though he come not in our age, as he hath not in others before.
though he come not in our age, as he hath not in Others before.
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The use of the Point is this, First, if this bee the propertie of the godly to wait and earnestly to expect the comming of Christ;
The use of the Point is this, First, if this be the property of the godly to wait and earnestly to expect the coming of christ;
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then wee may observe the generall ungodlinesse of the World, by the generall want of this expectation.
then we may observe the general ungodliness of the World, by the general want of this expectation.
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And if ye say, but who is there that doth not expect the second comming of Christ? and who doth not beleeve that hee shall come to judge the quicke and the dead?
And if you say, but who is there that does not expect the second coming of christ? and who does not believe that he shall come to judge the quick and the dead?
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I answer, not withstanding that every man confesse this Article of faith with his mouth, yet every man beleeveth it not with his heart;
I answer, not withstanding that every man confess this Article of faith with his Mouth, yet every man Believeth it not with his heart;
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for every man frameth not himselfe according to the faith of it.
for every man frameth not himself according to the faith of it.
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Very few are those faithfull servants that waite and prepare for their Masters comming, Christ when hee commeth he shall scarce finde faith on the earth.
Very few Are those faithful Servants that wait and prepare for their Masters coming, christ when he comes he shall scarce find faith on the earth.
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What a number of Men and Women are there, though they heare these things, and they are beaten upon them upon many occasions,
What a number of Men and Women Are there, though they hear these things, and they Are beaten upon them upon many occasions,
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and they are in their judgements convinced that it must bee so;
and they Are in their Judgments convinced that it must be so;
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yet notwithstanding the faith of their hearts apprehend it not, they doe not beleeve it, they doe not listen and frame to it.
yet notwithstanding the faith of their hearts apprehend it not, they do not believe it, they do not listen and frame to it.
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Wee (like Caleb) tell them of the good Land, and the fat of ▪ the Land,
we (like Caleb) tell them of the good Land, and the fat of ▪ the Land,
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and the fruit of the Land, and the fulnesse of the Land of Canaan, but generally men (like the unthankefull Israelites) murmure,
and the fruit of the Land, and the fullness of the Land of Canaan, but generally men (like the unthankful Israelites) murmur,
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and repine, and rebell, and scarce heare us; or if they doe, they doe not beleeve it:
and repine, and rebel, and scarce hear us; or if they do, they do not believe it:
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For if men did beleeve it, it could not bee that men should live like Saduces as they doe, that neither beleeve the soule,
For if men did believe it, it could not be that men should live like Sadducees as they do, that neither believe the soul,
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nor immortalitie, neither that there are spirits, nor Devills, nor resurrection, nor nothing:
nor immortality, neither that there Are spirits, nor Devils, nor resurrection, nor nothing:
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the lives and conversations of men plainly bewray that they beleeve not this Doctrine, though they can professe with the mouth, that Jesus Christ shall come againe to judge the quicke and the dead,
the lives and conversations of men plainly bewray that they believe not this Doctrine, though they can profess with the Mouth, that jesus christ shall come again to judge the quick and the dead,
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but like the Cardinall of whom wee read;
but like the Cardinal of whom we read;
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that profest hee would not give his part in Paris, for his part in Paradise; so men live as if they would not give their part here on earth,
that professed he would not give his part in paris, for his part in Paradise; so men live as if they would not give their part Here on earth,
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for a Childs part in Heaven. Like that wicked Pope that we read of when he was about to dye;
for a Child's part in Heaven. Like that wicked Pope that we read of when he was about to die;
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now (sayth he) I shall know that which I never beleeved, whether there bee a Heaven or Hell,
now (say he) I shall know that which I never believed, whither there be a Heaven or Hell,
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an immortalitie of the soule or no. an immortality of the soul or no.
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So men live as if they never meant to know those things or beleeve them, till they come to the tryall and experience of them.
So men live as if they never meant to know those things or believe them, till they come to the trial and experience of them.
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And besides, what a number of men and women are there that can professe these things with their mouth,
And beside, what a number of men and women Are there that can profess these things with their Mouth,
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but they cast themselves into a fast sleepe in sinne and security, and sleepe on both sides, Gods Messengers and Ministers cannot awake them,
but they cast themselves into a fast sleep in sin and security, and sleep on both sides, God's Messengers and Ministers cannot awake them,
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but as though their soules were to sleepe everlastingly; so they sleepe on in their lusts and sinnes, and will not bee awakened.
but as though their Souls were to sleep everlastingly; so they sleep on in their Lustiest and Sins, and will not be awakened.
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And (my brethren) who doth not observe that it is not the fashion of men even of those that professethemselves Christians, to say come Lord Iesus, till they bee on their death-beds;
And (my brothers) who does not observe that it is not the fashion of men even of those that professethemselves Christians, to say come Lord Iesus, till they be on their deathbeds;
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and till • … hey bee scarceable to speake or breath out a word;
and till • … heigh be scarceable to speak or breath out a word;
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they never say come Lord Jesus, till they know not what to doe with themselves, till they can enjoy their lusts,
they never say come Lord jesus, till they know not what to do with themselves, till they can enjoy their Lustiest,
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and the World, and their sinnes no longer;
and the World, and their Sins no longer;
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they cannot tell how to bequeath themselves longer to the service of sinne and unrighteousnesse, till then they never call after the Lord Jesus to come to them:
they cannot tell how to Bequeath themselves longer to the service of sin and unrighteousness, till then they never call After the Lord jesus to come to them:
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and when they doe, it is not out of love and affection to Christ, but out of selfelove to helpe them out of the hands of death, that is too strong for them;
and when they doe, it is not out of love and affection to christ, but out of Self-love to help them out of the hands of death, that is too strong for them;
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and to fetch them out of that miserie, they are too weak to sustaine.
and to fetch them out of that misery, they Are too weak to sustain.
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Therefore they call Lord Jesus, but (as I sayd) it is farre from the love of him in their hearts;
Therefore they call Lord jesus, but (as I said) it is Far from the love of him in their hearts;
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for were these men to live over their lives againe, and to bee restored to health againe, it would bee the last breath of their lives still to call the Lord Jesus.
for were these men to live over their lives again, and to be restored to health again, it would be the last breath of their lives still to call the Lord jesus.
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My brethren, whre these things are (and wee finde them too generall, every man that lookes into his owne heart, may finde himselfe in some measure touched herein) certainely it cannot bee that this same lively desire of a Christian can bee there,
My brothers, where these things Are (and we find them too general, every man that looks into his own heart, may find himself in Some measure touched herein) Certainly it cannot be that this same lively desire of a Christian can be there,
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and these persons can have little comfort in themselves, they have few arguments to prove themselves Elect of God, having the Spirit of God,
and these Persons can have little Comfort in themselves, they have few Arguments to prove themselves Elect of God, having the Spirit of God,
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or to bee those that heare the promises with faith, or those that thirst after Christ;
or to be those that hear the promises with faith, or those that thirst After christ;
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there is no argument in them that they are Christs, because they long not and desire after him.
there is no argument in them that they Are Christ, Because they long not and desire After him.
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But therefore in the second place, since this desire is so rare;
But Therefore in the second place, since this desire is so rare;
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let us trie ourselves a little, even those that professe better things, and hope well that they are indeed the Spouse of Christ.
let us try ourselves a little, even those that profess better things, and hope well that they Are indeed the Spouse of christ.
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Let us trie and search our selves whether this expectation bee with us or no, that wee may finde comfort in our estate,
Let us try and search our selves whither this expectation be with us or not, that we may find Comfort in our estate,
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and in our union and conjunction with Christ.
and in our Union and conjunction with christ.
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For tryall of this Point, first wee must know that a necessary attendant and companion of this expectation of Christ, and waiting for him;
For trial of this Point, First we must know that a necessary attendant and Companion of this expectation of christ, and waiting for him;
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is sighing, and longing, and a vehement desire after him.
is sighing, and longing, and a vehement desire After him.
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It is no slight no superficiall desire, but an inward vehement desire, a sighing and panting after Christ,
It is no slight no superficial desire, but an inward vehement desire, a sighing and panting After christ,
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as those that see the need of him. And therefore as the Wise man sayth, hope deferred, paines the heart:
as those that see the need of him. And Therefore as the Wise man say, hope deferred, pains the heart:
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the godly desires of the soule, bring paines to the soule for want of Christ in the absence of Christ.
the godly Desires of the soul, bring pains to the soul for want of christ in the absence of christ.
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And as the Apostle expresseth it in Rom. the 8. Wee sigh in our selves (sayth hee) wayting for the redemption of our bodyes.
And as the Apostle Expresses it in Rom. the 8. we sighs in our selves (say he) waiting for the redemption of our bodies.
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Wee sigh in our selves, as men that are ficke, or in paine, or opprest with a heavie burthen, sigh out their sorrowes and griefes;
we sighs in our selves, as men that Are ficke, or in pain, or oppressed with a heavy burden, sighs out their sorrows and griefs;
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so the godly soule must labour to finde this expectation, in the sighing, longing, earnest desiring after Christ;
so the godly soul must labour to find this expectation, in the sighing, longing, earnest desiring After christ;
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wee sigh in our selves, sayth the Apostle;
we sighs in our selves, say the Apostle;
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this is an argument of true love to Christ indeed, when wee earnestly desire him in his absence.
this is an argument of true love to christ indeed, when we earnestly desire him in his absence.
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As a true faithfull Spouse enjoyeth not her selfe when she enjoyeth not her Husband;
As a true faithful Spouse Enjoyeth not her self when she Enjoyeth not her Husband;
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What a number bee there, that professe they looke for Christs returne for their finall salvation,
What a number be there, that profess they look for Christ return for their final salvation,
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so it is with the Spouse of Christ, therefore the Apostle in the 2 Thess. 3. 3. joyneth them together, The Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patient wayting for of Christ.
so it is with the Spouse of christ, Therefore the Apostle in the 2 Thess 3. 3. Joineth them together, The Lord Direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patient waiting for of christ.
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As if hee should say, there can bee no love of Christ, if there bee no wayting for Christ,
As if he should say, there can be no love of christ, if there be no waiting for christ,
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and according to the vehemencie of your love, will bee the vehemencie of your sighing and longing after him.
and according to the vehemency of your love, will be the vehemency of your sighing and longing After him.
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That's the first attendant of this expectation whereby we may examine our selves.
That's the First attendant of this expectation whereby we may examine our selves.
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A second attendant is, a comfortable sweet joy in the soule, a fruit of the spirit, not a fruit of presumption,
A second attendant is, a comfortable sweet joy in the soul, a fruit of the Spirit, not a fruit of presumption,
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or of the flesh, but a fruit of the spirit, as the Apostle sayth Rom. 5. 1. Being justified by faith, wee rejoyce under the hope of the glorie of God:
or of the Flesh, but a fruit of the Spirit, as the Apostle say Rom. 5. 1. Being justified by faith, we rejoice under the hope of the glory of God:
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where there is an earnest and certaine expectation of Christ (faith giving assurance to the soule of Christs returne for the happinesse of it) it rejoyceth under the hope, the heart resolveth it selfe into joy, because it shall enjoy Christ.
where there is an earnest and certain expectation of christ (faith giving assurance to the soul of Christ return for the happiness of it) it Rejoiceth under the hope, the heart resolves it self into joy, Because it shall enjoy christ.
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That which the Apostle Saint Peter sayth, confirmeth this notably, whom (sayth hee) having not seene, and yet wee love him,
That which the Apostle Saint Peter say, confirmeth this notably, whom (say he) having not seen, and yet we love him,
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and rejoyce with joy unspeakeable and glorious. and rejoice with joy unspeakable and glorious.
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Doe wee finde this joy in our hearts? this heavenly joy? that which shall bee perfected in the presence and full fruition of Christ? But alas!
Do we find this joy in our hearts? this heavenly joy? that which shall be perfected in the presence and full fruition of christ? But alas!
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where shall wee finde this joy in the World? Men joy in Corne, and Wine,
where shall we find this joy in the World? Men joy in Corn, and Wine,
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and oyle, in the encreasing of their Money, and Stockes, and Estates;
and oil, in the increasing of their Money, and Stocks, and Estates;
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where is the joy the heart is resolved into, to consider and remember the returne of Christ to the full and perfect happinesse of the soule? Certainely (my brethren) this is a rare grace upon the earth;
where is the joy the heart is resolved into, to Consider and Remember the return of christ to the full and perfect happiness of the soul? Certainly (my brothers) this is a rare grace upon the earth;
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and yet where it is not, that man can have no sound argument in his owne heart, that hee hath this expectation of the comming of Christ,
and yet where it is not, that man can have no found argument in his own heart, that he hath this expectation of the coming of christ,
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for with it there is a sound joy in the heart that the world breeds not, nor cannot take away.
for with it there is a found joy in the heart that the world breeds not, nor cannot take away.
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A third companion to trie the truth of this expectation is, an endeavour after puritie of heart and life, this must needes goe with this expectation;
A third Companion to try the truth of this expectation is, an endeavour After purity of heart and life, this must needs go with this expectation;
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1 Iohn 3. 3. Hee that hath this hope purgeth himselfe, and is pure as hee is pure:
1 John 3. 3. He that hath this hope Purgeth himself, and is pure as he is pure:
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Hee that hath this hope that expects Christ hopefully and joyfully, hee purgeth himselfe:
He that hath this hope that expects christ hopefully and joyfully, he Purgeth himself:
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hee that wayteth for Christ, wayteth for him that hee may bee like him, that hee may bee holy as Christ is holy, (still reserving the proportion of a member) and bee pure as Christ is pure.
he that waiteth for christ, waiteth for him that he may be like him, that he may be holy as christ is holy, (still reserving the proportion of a member) and be pure as christ is pure.
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and yet this expectation doth not purge their hearts, doth not cleanse those nastie and filthie corners that are there.
and yet this expectation does not purge their hearts, does not cleanse those nasty and filthy corners that Are there.
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It purgeth not their mouth from falshood, and lying, and deceitfull and cursed speeches, nor their hands from injustice, and oppression, and the like;
It Purgeth not their Mouth from falsehood, and lying, and deceitful and cursed Speeches, nor their hands from injustice, and oppression, and the like;
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they are no whit like Christ in their conversation, and yet they hope for and expect Christ, no, hee that hath this hope purgeth himselfe.
they Are no whit like christ in their Conversation, and yet they hope for and expect christ, no, he that hath this hope Purgeth himself.
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What shall wee thinke of them that oppose, that seeke to oppresse puritie of heart and life? that cast scornes upon puritie and holinesse? what shall we thinke of these persons? Shall we thinke that they have this expectation? They will tell yee I,
What shall we think of them that oppose, that seek to oppress purity of heart and life? that cast scorns upon purity and holiness? what shall we think of these Persons? Shall we think that they have this expectation? They will tell ye I,
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and justifie it before any man, and boldly stand upon the expectation of their Saviour as well as others:
and justify it before any man, and boldly stand upon the expectation of their Saviour as well as Others:
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but if thou hate puritie in others, then thou hatest it in thy selfe, and hee that purgeth not himselfe hath not this hope,
but if thou hate purity in Others, then thou Hatest it in thy self, and he that Purgeth not himself hath not this hope,
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for he that hath this hope, purgeth himsefe as he is pure.
for he that hath this hope, Purgeth himself as he is pure.
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A fourth companion and attendant of this expectation, is Christian fortitude and valour, and unweariednesse in labouring and suffering for Christ.
A fourth Companion and attendant of this expectation, is Christian fortitude and valour, and unweariedness in labouring and suffering for christ.
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Where this expectation is, the soule is invincible in labouring and sufferings; Hee careth not what he endures, what hee sets on for the name of Christ.
Where this expectation is, the soul is invincible in labouring and sufferings; He Careth not what he endures, what he sets on for the name of christ.
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This wee shall see in the Apostle Saint Paul, when hee had the white in his eye,
This we shall see in the Apostle Saint Paul, when he had the white in his eye,
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when hee had this ayme set before him, the high price of the high calling of GOD in Christ, I forget the things (saith he) that are behind,
when he had this aim Set before him, the high price of the high calling of GOD in christ, I forget the things (Says he) that Are behind,
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and presse hard to the things that are before. and press hard to the things that Are before.
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Though his labour and paines, and sufferings were marveilous great, he forgetteth all them, and still presseth hard to the marke, the prise of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Though his labour and pains, and sufferings were marvelous great, he forgetteth all them, and still Presseth hard to the mark, the prize of the high calling of God in christ jesus.
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So holy Moses, because hee looked for the recompence of the reward, hee chose to suffer affliction with the people of GOD, rather then to enjoy the pleasures of sinne for a season.
So holy Moses, Because he looked for the recompense of the reward, he chosen to suffer affliction with the people of GOD, rather then to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.
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Besides, those faithfull servants of GOD, many other instances might bee added, to shew that when a man hath this expectation that Christ will come,
Beside, those faithful Servants of GOD, many other instances might be added, to show that when a man hath this expectation that christ will come,
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and give him the end and recompence of his labour, and eternall joy and glory for his short sufferings, which are not worthy of the glory that shall be revealed, hee refuseth no paines, no labour, no passion, no sufferings for Christ and a good conscience.
and give him the end and recompense of his labour, and Eternal joy and glory for his short sufferings, which Are not worthy of the glory that shall be revealed, he Refuseth no pains, no labour, no passion, no sufferings for christ and a good conscience.
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But what need we goe further then the example of Christ himselfe, the example of all examples, who for the joy that was set before him, indured the Crosse,
But what need we go further then the Exampl of christ himself, the Exampl of all Examples, who for the joy that was Set before him, endured the Cross,
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and despised the shame? and why was this? but for our example, that wee should despise the crosses that are before us,and despised the shame? and why was this? but for our Exampl, that we should despise the Crosses that Are before us,
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and goe on unweariedly, and unfaintingly through all crosses and persecutions;
and go on unweariedly, and unfaintingly through all Crosses and persecutions;
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if wee meete with never so many oppositions, with never so many Diuells, yet to goe chearefully on in the wayes of God,
if we meet with never so many oppositions, with never so many Devils, yet to go cheerfully on in the ways of God,
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why because wee have a hope, and an expectation before us of Christ appearing. Further, another attendant of this expectation is this;
why Because we have a hope, and an expectation before us of christ appearing. Further, Another attendant of this expectation is this;
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It blunteth and abateth the fiery edge of our affections to the things of this world.
It blunteth and abateth the fiery edge of our affections to the things of this world.
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Hee that hath this expectation is weaned from the world, it looseneth the soule from the world every day more then other;
He that hath this expectation is weaned from the world, it looseneth the soul from the world every day more then other;
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Whereas naturally wee are rivetted to earthly things fastened to the world;
Whereas naturally we Are riveted to earthly things fastened to the world;
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this expectation wrought in the heart, causeth us to walke more loosely and unjoynted, it blunteth and abateth those eager desires that are in us to earthly things.
this expectation wrought in the heart, Causes us to walk more loosely and unjointed, it blunteth and abateth those eager Desires that Are in us to earthly things.
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See it in the example of that worthy servant of God Moses, because hee looked for a Citie,
See it in the Exampl of that worthy servant of God Moses, Because he looked for a city,
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and for the recompence of reward that was set before him;
and for the recompense of reward that was Set before him;
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hee scorned the treasures of Egypt, hee despised them, hee cared not for honour or treasures,
he scorned the treasures of Egypt, he despised them, he cared not for honour or treasures,
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or all that Egypt could afford, he had rather suffer afflictions with Gods people, why? because hee looked for the recompence of reward.
or all that Egypt could afford, he had rather suffer afflictions with God's people, why? Because he looked for the recompense of reward.
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Bee there not a number of persons that professe they expect Christ his returne for their finall salvation,
be there not a number of Persons that profess they expect christ his return for their final salvation,
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and yet notwithstanding they are so fixed to the world;
and yet notwithstanding they Are so fixed to the world;
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they gather the world as greedily, grapling the things of this life together so earnestly, with such vehement affections,
they gather the world as greedily, grappling the things of this life together so earnestly, with such vehement affections,
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as if they were to live their age over a hundred times? Bee there not a number of polititians that professe this hope too, that hold it most unwise and foolish thing in the world to lose any thing for conscience-sake, and for Christ? Alas!
as if they were to live their age over a hundred times? Bee there not a number of politicians that profess this hope too, that hold it most unwise and foolish thing in the world to loose any thing for Conscience-sake, and for christ? Alas!
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these things will not stand with this expectation.
these things will not stand with this expectation.
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When a man hath a good title to heaven, he is content to part with the broken title to the things of this life:
When a man hath a good title to heaven, he is content to part with the broken title to the things of this life:
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as long indeed as a man hath not a better title, hee will hold to that worse:
as long indeed as a man hath not a better title, he will hold to that Worse:
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but when hee hath a blessed title to the inheritance of the Saints in light, hee careth not for this broken Tenour and title, hee will not hold them, because they cannot hold him.
but when he hath a blessed title to the inheritance of the Saints in Light, he Careth not for this broken Tenor and title, he will not hold them, Because they cannot hold him.
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In the time of the Apostle, there was but an houre, sayth Saint Iohn now is the last houre:
In the time of the Apostle, there was but an hour, say Saint John now is the last hour:
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In the last place, another note that attendeth this expectation is, where this is, there will bee an answerable affection, there will bee a promoting of all the meanes to further it, there will bee a griefe and sorrow for all things that come against it to hinder it.
In the last place, Another note that attends this expectation is, where this is, there will be an answerable affection, there will be a promoting of all the means to further it, there will be a grief and sorrow for all things that come against it to hinder it.
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Thus wee doe in other expectations.
Thus we do in other Expectations.
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When we expect this or that reversion, when any thing commeth betweene our hope, wee grieve for it, any thing that commeth,
When we expect this or that reversion, when any thing comes between our hope, we grieve for it, any thing that comes,
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or falleth out to further our hope, wee rejoyce in it.
or falls out to further our hope, we rejoice in it.
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And thus it will bee likewise in this expectation of Christ, if it bee true, whatsoever it is that may further our hope,
And thus it will be likewise in this expectation of christ, if it be true, whatsoever it is that may further our hope,
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and further Christ his comming, that wee desire and pray for, that wee rejoyce in, that wee promote and put on with all our power and strength;
and further christ his coming, that we desire and pray for, that we rejoice in, that we promote and put on with all our power and strength;
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and because a powerfull ministrie of the Word, promoteth the kingdome of Christ, and fetcheth in the company that shall bee saved, and hasteneth his comming;
and Because a powerful Ministry of the Word, promoteth the Kingdom of christ, and Fetches in the company that shall be saved, and hasteneth his coming;
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therefore wee will withall our power and strength, hold up the ministrie of the Word of GOD, (that Scepter of Jesus Christ) for the gathering in of people to God,
Therefore we will withal our power and strength, hold up the Ministry of the Word of GOD, (that Sceptre of jesus christ) for the gathering in of people to God,
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for the perfecting of the number of the Elect, that so Christ may come and finish our salvations.
for the perfecting of the number of the Elect, that so christ may come and finish our salvations.
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And whatsoever it is that may hasten this his comming and appearing, we are glad to see it in the meanes of it,
And whatsoever it is that may hasten this his coming and appearing, we Are glad to see it in the means of it,
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when the Word is preached, when the Sacraments are administred, when people are gathered to God,
when the Word is preached, when the Sacraments Are administered, when people Are gathered to God,
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when grace appeareth in the hearts and lives of men, when wee see the power of godlinesse manifest it selfe any where,
when grace appears in the hearts and lives of men, when we see the power of godliness manifest it self any where,
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when wee see godly men incouraged and entertained, when wee see the feare of God to prevaile in Families and the like, we rejoyce at this.
when we see godly men encouraged and entertained, when we see the Fear of God to prevail in Families and the like, we rejoice At this.
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Why so? because this increaseth and confirmeth our hope, it gathereth in the number that must be accomplished, before our finall deliverance.
Why so? Because this increases and confirmeth our hope, it gathereth in the number that must be accomplished, before our final deliverance.
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And contrarily, when we see things to impaire, and hinder the comming of the kingdome of Christ, that hinders the salvations of men,
And contrarily, when we see things to impair, and hinder the coming of the Kingdom of christ, that hinders the salvations of men,
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when we see the Church of God left without able teachers, and in stead of them, to come in unprofitable and unsufficient ignorant men,
when we see the Church of God left without able Teachers, and in stead of them, to come in unprofitable and unsufficient ignorant men,
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when we see the free passage of the Gospell hindered, many excellent lights shut under a bushell,
when we see the free passage of the Gospel hindered, many excellent lights shut under a bushel,
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and their light hid from the people of God, and the Gospell from the Church of God,
and their Light hid from the people of God, and the Gospel from the Church of God,
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when we see faction prevaile, and both Civill and Ecclesiasticall government despised, when Heresies are countenanced,
when we see faction prevail, and both Civil and Ecclesiastical government despised, when Heresies Are countenanced,
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and the people of God discouraged and disheartened, when we see the state of the Church of God abroad, that many sad blowes are given by the enemies,
and the people of God discouraged and disheartened, when we see the state of the Church of God abroad, that many sad blows Are given by the enemies,
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and the sword of the enemie is sharpe upon the Church, when we see these things, these dazle our hopes, they come betweene us and the kingdome,
and the sword of the enemy is sharp upon the Church, when we see these things, these dazzle our hope's, they come between us and the Kingdom,
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and second comming of Christ, the hastening of it: therefore there must be griefe for it. Thus it will be;
and second coming of christ, the hastening of it: Therefore there must be grief for it. Thus it will be;
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We pray for every thing that may hasten it, and pray against every thing that stands betweene,
We pray for every thing that may hasten it, and pray against every thing that Stands between,
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and hinders the conversion of men, and the glory of God, and the proceedings of Christs kingdome:
and hinders the conversion of men, and the glory of God, and the proceedings of Christ Kingdom:
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thus (I say) it will be with us.
thus (I say) it will be with us.
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But where is the man that takes these things to heart? who setteth himselfe on these holy and conscionable courses? If this be so, it appeareth manifestly, that this expectation,
But where is the man that Takes these things to heart? who sets himself on these holy and conscionable courses? If this be so, it appears manifestly, that this expectation,
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though it be every where exprest, is hard to be found any where;
though it be every where expressed, is hard to be found any where;
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there be very few that beleeve our report, few there be that set themselves to sift and examine the soundnes of their expectation,
there be very few that believe our report, few there be that Set themselves to sift and examine the soundness of their expectation,
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and desire after Christ, yet where it is not (these attendants) it is not sound and sincere.
and desire After christ, yet where it is not (these attendants) it is not found and sincere.
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In a word, to stirre us up to this, as the Church and the Spirit,
In a word, to stir us up to this, as the Church and the Spirit,
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and the Bride, and he that is athirst here saith Come, to stirr• … up (I say) our desires to this, we will use a Motive or two.
and the Bride, and he that is athirst Here Says Come, to stirr• … up (I say) our Desires to this, we will use a Motive or two.
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Doe wee not see by all this discourse a plaine difference betweene godly men and unbeleevers? A godly man that hath the Spirit of God in him, sayth come. A wicked man hath no such spirit in him;
Do we not see by all this discourse a plain difference between godly men and unbelievers? A godly man that hath the Spirit of God in him, say come. A wicked man hath not such Spirit in him;
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with his tongue hee may say come sometime when hee is forced, but hee hath not the spirit to say come. Here is the difference in their present estate,
with his tongue he may say come sometime when he is forced, but he hath not the Spirit to say come. Here is the difference in their present estate,
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but afterward the difference is greater;
but afterwards the difference is greater;
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when the evill servant will not way• … e for his Masters comming, but sits with the drunken,
when the evil servant will not way• … e for his Masters coming, but sits with the drunken,
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and Libertines, hee shall bee made a spectacle of his Masters surie;
and Libertines, he shall be made a spectacle of his Masters fury;
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The Lord of that servant will come in a day when hee looketh not for him, The Lord of that servant will come in a day when he looks not for him,
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and at an houre when hee is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with unbeleevers. Ther's then another difference.and At an hour when he is not aware, and will Cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with unbelievers. Ther's then Another difference.
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Againe, consider though the comming of our Lord Christ bee certaine, yet the particular time to our knowledge is uncertaine;
Again, Consider though the coming of our Lord christ be certain, yet the particular time to our knowledge is uncertain;
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but though the particular time bee uncertaine, yet it is hastening, it is not farre off.
but though the particular time be uncertain, yet it is hastening, it is not Far off.
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if it were the last houre in the Apostles time; certainely it is the last minute now, the very last minute of an houre now. if it were the last hour in the Apostles time; Certainly it is the last minute now, the very last minute of an hour now.
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And I beseech you, let us consider the promise that is made to persons that expect the comming of Christ, Blessed is that servant, whom his Master when hee commeth shall finde so doing:
And I beseech you, let us Consider the promise that is made to Persons that expect the coming of christ, Blessed is that servant, whom his Master when he comes shall find so doing:
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how doing? watching, and preparing, for, and expecting of his Masters comming; Blessed is the servant that his Master shall finde so doing:
how doing? watching, and preparing, for, and expecting of his Masters coming; Blessed is the servant that his Master shall find so doing:
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hee speakes there in the singular number, there are not many that hee shall finde so doing;
he speaks there in the singular number, there Are not many that he shall find so doing;
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therefore hee speakes of one that is blessed, one of many that shall bee found so doing.
Therefore he speaks of one that is blessed, one of many that shall be found so doing.
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Blessed are they that watch and keepe their garments cleane, that purge themselves as hee is pure, that labour to bee holy as hec is holy;Blessed Are they that watch and keep their garments clean, that purge themselves as he is pure, that labour to be holy as hec is holy;
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blessed is hee that doth so.
blessed is he that does so.
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If it were not for these promises, how were it able for Christians to get over the rubbes and hinderances that lye in the way of this expectation? how were it possible for a Christian to leape over the brunt of reproaches, the execution of sentences,
If it were not for these promises, how were it able for Christians to get over the rubs and hindrances that lie in the Way of this expectation? how were it possible for a Christian to leap over the brunt of Reproaches, the execution of sentences,
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and persecutions that the Saints of God goe under? onely because they have an eye upon this White, the expectation of the comming of Christ.
and persecutions that the Saints of God go under? only Because they have an eye upon this White, the expectation of the coming of christ.
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The faithfull Martyrs in this Kingdome, and in other Countreys;
The faithful Martyrs in this Kingdom, and in other Countries';
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what did drive theem to embrace the flames, and the cruellest death and torments that Persecutors could devise? but onely this was in their eye, this bore them out against all the threatenings,
what did drive theem to embrace the flames, and the Cruellest death and torments that Persecutors could devise? but only this was in their eye, this boar them out against all the threatenings,
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and sufferings of the World, this was that that did give them encouragement and comfort above all discouragements.
and sufferings of the World, this was that that did give them encouragement and Comfort above all discouragements.
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And to conlude, above all let us encourage our selves, by the fruit and recompence of all this expectation;
And to conlude, above all let us encourage our selves, by the fruit and recompense of all this expectation;
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what is that? the Apostle Saint Iohn sayth, that when this hope shall come into our hand,
what is that? the Apostle Saint John say, that when this hope shall come into our hand,
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when our faith shall meete with fruition, then we shall see Christ so as to bee like him:
when our faith shall meet with fruition, then we shall see christ so as to be like him:
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here is such a sight of Christ, as never the eye of flesh saw, nor can see;
Here is such a sighed of christ, as never the eye of Flesh saw, nor can see;
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to see Christ and to bee like him, to see him as hee is; here is such a sight as would ravish us if wee knew what it was,
to see christ and to be like him, to see him as he is; Here is such a sighed as would ravish us if we knew what it was,
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and wee cannot know while wee are on earth; eye hath not seene that which wee shall see in Christ:
and we cannot know while we Are on earth; eye hath not seen that which we shall see in christ:
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but when wee shall enjoy this expectation, wee shall see him as hee is, and see him so as to bee like him.
but when we shall enjoy this expectation, we shall see him as he is, and see him so as to be like him.
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Father (sayth hee Iohn 17. 24.) I will that where I am they may bee that they may see my glorie. Father (say he John 17. 24.) I will that where I am they may be that they may see my glory.
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Wicked men see his glory, what priviledge then betweene them and the godly? It is true indeed wicked men see the glory of Christs person,
Wicked men see his glory, what privilege then between them and the godly? It is true indeed wicked men see the glory of Christ person,
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and they shall see and feele the glory of his justice;
and they shall see and feel the glory of his Justice;
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but the godly see the glory not onely of his person, not onely of his justice,
but the godly see the glory not only of his person, not only of his Justice,
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but the glory that no wicked man ever shall see, the glorie of his Mercie, and goodnesse, and grace; here is the difference.
but the glory that no wicked man ever shall see, the glory of his Mercy, and Goodness, and grace; Here is the difference.
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God getteth himselfe glory upon Pharaoh in drowning of him;
God gets himself glory upon Pharaoh in drowning of him;
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but God getteth himselfe the glory of his Mercie in Israel, in saving them in the bottome of the Sea:
but God gets himself the glory of his Mercy in Israel, in Saving them in the bottom of the Sea:
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so the godly, they see the glory not onely of the person of Christ (and that is infinite and surpasseth apprehension) but they see the glory of his Mercie of his eternall goodnesse,
so the godly, they see the glory not only of the person of christ (and that is infinite and Surpasses apprehension) but they see the glory of his Mercy of his Eternal Goodness,
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and they see it so as to bee like him, to be translated into that glory, to get a part and share of it (as much as they are capable of) they make themselves all glorious with his glory,
and they see it so as to be like him, to be translated into that glory, to get a part and share of it (as much as they Are capable of) they make themselves all glorious with his glory,
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and shine with his brightnesse and beauty.
and shine with his brightness and beauty.
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Alas brethren, all the sight we can get of Christ in this world, it is like the sight of the blind man that Christ cured, hee bad him looke up,
Alas brothers, all the sighed we can get of christ in this world, it is like the sighed of the blind man that christ cured, he bade him look up,
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and lift up his eyes, and he saw men walking as trees, an imperfect sight;
and lift up his eyes, and he saw men walking as trees, an imperfect sighed;
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so wee have here but an imperfect glimpse of Christ, we see him through a glasse, through the Word and Sacraments,
so we have Here but an imperfect glimpse of christ, we see him through a glass, through the Word and Sacraments,
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and these meanes that he hath appointed, an imperfect sight, till Christ give us a cleere sight,
and these means that he hath appointed, an imperfect sighed, till christ give us a clear sighed,
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and makes us see perfectly, and this is in the day of his returne.
and makes us see perfectly, and this is in the day of his return.
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All the sight and vision of Christ in this life, it is but to see him in a glasse (saith the Apostle) as in a looking-glasse,
All the sighed and vision of christ in this life, it is but to see him in a glass (Says the Apostle) as in a Looking glass,
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but then we shall see him face to face, wee shall see him as he is.
but then we shall see him face to face, we shall see him as he is.
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What difference there is betweene the shadow in a glasse, and the face it selfe,
What difference there is between the shadow in a glass, and the face it self,
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so much difference there is betweene the sight of Christ here, and hereafter, when we shall see him as he is,
so much difference there is between the sighed of christ Here, and hereafter, when we shall see him as he is,
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when we shall see him with open face, and not in a mirrour.
when we shall see him with open face, and not in a mirror.
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Therefore let this incourage us, and stirre up our hearts, to expect and waite for the comming of Christ with vehement and daily prayers, with fervencie of spirit, with the Church,
Therefore let this encourage us, and stir up our hearts, to expect and wait for the coming of christ with vehement and daily Prayers, with fervency of Spirit, with the Church,
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and the Bride, and the Spirit to say, Even so, Amen. Come Lord Iesus. FINIS.
and the Bride, and the Spirit to say, Even so, Amen. Come Lord Iesus. FINIS.
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