I never did before, I never shall again, preach to this Assembly: All of us that are now met upon this sad occasion, shall never meet more, till the general resurrection;
I never did before, I never shall again, preach to this Assembly: All of us that Are now met upon this sad occasion, shall never meet more, till the general resurrection;
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The Prophet begins this Book with the heads of a Sermon of Repentance, which he prefixeth as a Preface to his other Prophecies, both of mercy, and judgement.
The Prophet begins this Book with the Heads of a Sermon of Repentance, which he prefixeth as a Preface to his other Prophecies, both of mercy, and judgement.
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He enforceth his Exhortation to repentance, from the consideration of Gods displeasure against their Fathers, Verse 2. and from the hope of his former favour to them, Verse 3. and that they should not imitate their Fathers in contemning of God, Verse 4. for though their Fathers dye,
He enforceth his Exhortation to Repentance, from the consideration of God's displeasure against their Father's, Verse 2. and from the hope of his former favour to them, Verse 3. and that they should not imitate their Father's in contemning of God, Verse 4. for though their Father's die,
Some take these words to be Gods insulting over the Jews, as if he should say, Now bethink your selves what befell your Fathers, are they not all extinct,
some take these words to be God's insulting over the jews, as if he should say, Now bethink your selves what befell your Father's, Are they not all extinct,
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and destroyed? to which the Jews as it were answer, What do you tell us of our Fathers? what difference is between them and the Prophets that preached against them, are they not both dead? to which God as it were replyes, though they are both dead and gone,
and destroyed? to which the jews as it were answer, What do you tell us of our Father's? what difference is between them and the prophets that preached against them, Are they not both dead? to which God as it were replies, though they Are both dead and gone,
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and when they felt Gods hand upon them, then they were better advised, and then they began to come to the right knowledge of their estate: as Mal. 3.18.
and when they felt God's hand upon them, then they were better advised, and then they began to come to the right knowledge of their estate: as Malachi 3.18.
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Where are those foolish Parents, that entertained my message with scorn and laughter, as if the threatnings would never reach them? and where are those Prophets, that foretold such hard things? Shall they live for ever, that they may daily admonish you? No truly;
Where Are those foolish Parents, that entertained my message with scorn and laughter, as if the threatenings would never reach them? and where Are those prophets, that foretold such hard things? Shall they live for ever, that they may daily admonish you? No truly;
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and will certainly overtake us in this world, and follow us into the next, it should therefore be a prevailing argument to every one of us, to make the best use of the present help of Ministers for our thorow turning unto God.
and will Certainly overtake us in this world, and follow us into the next, it should Therefore be a prevailing argument to every one of us, to make the best use of the present help of Ministers for our thorough turning unto God.
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People dye, and Ministers dye, but the Word lives. Men first or last shall feel that Word to be true, which they are most unwilling to believe to be so; and those things to overtake them, which they most industriously put farthest from them.
People die, and Ministers die, but the Word lives. Men First or last shall feel that Word to be true, which they Are most unwilling to believe to be so; and those things to overtake them, which they most industriously put farthest from them.
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or fright your Judge from medling with you, you might vapour over us, and count it a piece of Gallantry to out-face poor Ministers, and to out-brave their message;
or fright your Judge from meddling with you, you might vapour over us, and count it a piece of Gallantry to outface poor Ministers, and to outbrave their message;
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but how long will you be able to carry it? How soon may a burning Feavor cool your courage? and the King of Terrors change your thoughts? now is your hour, (alas, 'tis but an hour, a little while) and the power of your darkness, that will not endure the light.
but how long will you be able to carry it? How soon may a burning Favour cool your courage? and the King of Terrors change your thoughts? now is your hour, (alas, it's but an hour, a little while) and the power of your darkness, that will not endure the Light.
Verse 2. Thus saith the Lord, stand in the Court of the Lords house, and speak unto all the Cities of Judah, which come to worshiop in the Lords house, All the words that I command thee to speak unto them; diminish not a word.
Verse 2. Thus Says the Lord, stand in the Court of the lords house, and speak unto all the Cities of Judah, which come to worshiop in the lords house, All the words that I command thee to speak unto them; diminish not a word.
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Verse 8. Now it came to pass, when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking all that the Lord hath commanded him (it is well that they would give him the hearing,
Verse 8. Now it Come to pass, when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking all that the Lord hath commanded him (it is well that they would give him the hearing,
Verse 12. Then spake Jeremiah unto all the Princes, and to all the people saying, the Lord sent me to prophesie against this City, all the words that ye have heard.
Verse 12. Then spoke Jeremiah unto all the Princes, and to all the people saying, the Lord sent me to prophesy against this city, all the words that you have herd.
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Ver. 15. He doth as it were say, you may rid your hands of your Prophet, but you cannot do so of your punishment, though the Prophet were dead, his word would live; and though you may shuffle through many temporal dangers,
Ver. 15. He does as it were say, you may rid your hands of your Prophet, but you cannot do so of your punishment, though the Prophet were dead, his word would live; and though you may shuffle through many temporal dangers,
These instances may serve for a Scripture-demonstration, That though Ministers dye, their message is immortal. It is your profit I aim at in treating of this Doctrine;
These instances may serve for a Scripture-demonstration, That though Ministers die, their message is immortal. It is your profit I aim At in treating of this Doctrine;
Many persons live and dye in a self-flattery, that the threatnings against their sins (the sins that they are resolved to live in) shall never overtake them.
Many Persons live and die in a Self-flattery, that the threatenings against their Sins (the Sins that they Are resolved to live in) shall never overtake them.
And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear (for they are a rebellious house) yet shall know that there hath been a Prophet among them.
And they, whither they will hear, or whither they will forbear (for they Are a rebellious house) yet shall know that there hath been a Prophet among them.
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then they as industriously perswade themselves, God must needs take notice of them, and that a few gripes of conscience must needs be mortification sufficient.
then they as industriously persuade themselves, God must needs take notice of them, and that a few gripes of conscience must needs be mortification sufficient.
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Why, Sirs, what do you make of God all this while? But what need I ask this question, seeing the Word of God hath so plainly resolved it. Psal. 50.21. Thou thoughtst (saith God) that I was altogether such an one as thy self.
Why, Sirs, what do you make of God all this while? But what need I ask this question, seeing the Word of God hath so plainly resolved it. Psalm 50.21. Thou thoughtest (Says God) that I was altogether such an one as thy self.
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The sinner thinks, while he hath a kindness for sin, God must needs indulge it, and when he is never so little uneasie under it, God must needs pardon it;
The sinner thinks, while he hath a kindness for since, God must needs indulge it, and when he is never so little uneasy under it, God must needs pardon it;
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If they send for us when sick, we must say nothing to discourage them; we are harsh, and uncharitable, yea, uncivil, and not fit to visit a dying person,
If they send for us when sick, we must say nothing to discourage them; we Are harsh, and uncharitable, yea, Uncivil, and not fit to visit a dying person,
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and though we with never so much tenderness suspect their estate, and beg of them to take heed of dying in a mistake, that will then cease to be cureable,
and though we with never so much tenderness suspect their estate, and beg of them to take heed of dying in a mistake, that will then cease to be curable,
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the warning we give you, will have its efficacy, one way or other, Isa. 55.10, 11. if your hearts be not melted, they will be hardned, by the shining of the Sun of Righteousness;
the warning we give you, will have its efficacy, one Way or other, Isaiah 55.10, 11. if your hearts be not melted, they will be hardened, by the shining of the Sun of Righteousness;
We are as subject to death as other men, and what if I should say (I speak it by way of enquiry, not positively) 'tis worth while to consider, Whether there be not fewer eminently faithful Ministers live to old age,
We Are as Subject to death as other men, and what if I should say (I speak it by Way of enquiry, not positively) it's worth while to Consider, Whither there be not fewer eminently faithful Ministers live to old age,
What is said of young Samuel, that lived to see his words verified, may be said of those that dye before they see any effect of them, 1 Sam. 3.19. The Lord was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.
What is said of young Samuel, that lived to see his words verified, may be said of those that die before they see any Effect of them, 1 Sam. 3.19. The Lord was with him, and did let none of his words fallen to the ground.
and to write Epistles to those that were absent, but it may also refer to the power and efficacy of the Word, that it never returns in vain to him that sent it;
and to write Epistles to those that were absent, but it may also refer to the power and efficacy of the Word, that it never returns in vain to him that sent it;
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those to whom it is sent, shall most certainly be the captives of his love, or of his wrath. And let me here put in one word for the comfort of believers,
those to whom it is sent, shall most Certainly be the captives of his love, or of his wrath. And let me Here put in one word for the Comfort of believers,
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As God in justice fulfills threatnings, after the Ministers, that publish them are dead; so God graciously fulfills Promises, after the Ministers that declare them are dead.
As God in Justice fulfils threatenings, After the Ministers, that publish them Are dead; so God graciously fulfils Promises, After the Ministers that declare them Are dead.
the Promises they have helpt you to apply, shall abide by you, and God will bring you into a profitable acquaintance with others, that shall through grace help you to experiment, that spiritual Physick will not lose its efficacy by the death of the Physitian.
the Promises they have helped you to apply, shall abide by you, and God will bring you into a profitable acquaintance with Others, that shall through grace help you to experiment, that spiritual Physic will not loose its efficacy by the death of the physician.
Christ encourageth his Apostles with this, that they should reap, what the Prophets only lived to sow, John 4.37, 38. So that whether you are glad, or sorry, that God takes away your Guides, the words they have spoken in the name of the Lord, shall to your sorrow or comfort, certainly survive them.
christ Encourageth his Apostles with this, that they should reap, what the prophets only lived to sow, John 4.37, 38. So that whither you Are glad, or sorry, that God Takes away your Guides, the words they have spoken in the name of the Lord, shall to your sorrow or Comfort, Certainly survive them.
How dexterously do many persons distinguish themselves out of their duty? and how industriously do others remain wilfully ignorant of it? little considering, that sins of wilful ignorance are in some respects worse than sins against knowledge: e. g.
How dexterously do many Persons distinguish themselves out of their duty? and how industriously do Others remain wilfully ignorant of it? little considering, that Sins of wilful ignorance Are in Some respects Worse than Sins against knowledge: e. g.
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Sins against knowledge are many times striven against, and so through grace more easily pardoned, than sins of wilful ignorance, which are alwayes industriously committed, and never striven against.
Sins against knowledge Are many times striven against, and so through grace more Easily pardoned, than Sins of wilful ignorance, which Are always industriously committed, and never striven against.
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So that here's sinning against knowledge, in their wilful ignorance; and so there's a double guilt, each kind of which is very dreadful. James 4.17. To him that knoweth to do good, and doth it not, to him it is sin. Sin with a monstrous aggravation.
So that here's sinning against knowledge, in their wilful ignorance; and so there's a double guilt, each kind of which is very dreadful. James 4.17. To him that Knoweth to do good, and does it not, to him it is since. since with a monstrous aggravation.
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so they might but keep their sin. Mic. 6.7. Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of Rams, or with ten thousands of Rivers of Oyl? All this for one transgression: A dear bought sin sure!
so they might but keep their since. Mic. 6.7. Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of Rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of Oil? All this for one Transgression: A dear bought since sure!
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if I may not compound with thee for greater provocations, yet I hope thou wilt compound with me for my lesser sins, the sin that my soul is loth to part with, is but a little one:
if I may not compound with thee for greater provocations, yet I hope thou wilt compound with me for my lesser Sins, the since that my soul is loath to part with, is but a little one:
those Jews I mean that were preserved from the Sword, Famine and Pestilence, by which so many were destroyed, that had escaped being carryed captive to Babylon, and were delivered from being carryed captive by Ishmael: we might rationally think, the sense of these mercies being so fresh,
those jews I mean that were preserved from the Sword, Famine and Pestilence, by which so many were destroyed, that had escaped being carried captive to Babylon, and were Delivered from being carried captive by Ishmael: we might rationally think, the sense of these Mercies being so fresh,
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the Lord our God hath not sent thee to say, Go not into Aegypt to sojourn there. Whereas the plain truth is, had they not been resolved even to pick a quarrel with God himself, they would never have proposed a case so expresly already determined in Scripture, as this was, Deut. 17.16. You shall not return to Aegypt — forasmuch as the Lord hath said unto them, ye shall henceforth return no more that way.
the Lord our God hath not sent thee to say, Go not into Egypt to sojourn there. Whereas the plain truth is, had they not been resolved even to pick a quarrel with God himself, they would never have proposed a case so expressly already determined in Scripture, as this was, Deuteronomy 17.16. You shall not return to Egypt — forasmuch as the Lord hath said unto them, you shall henceforth return no more that Way.
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Whence the Hebrews have a saying, That it is lawful to dwell in all the world, save in the Land of Aegypt: and therefore the Prophet might easily tell them, whence it was they pickt quarrels with the message, Jer. 42.20, 21. Ye dissembled in your hearts when ye sent me unto the Lord your God, saying, pray for us unto the Lord our God:
Whence the Hebrews have a saying, That it is lawful to dwell in all the world, save in the Land of Egypt: and Therefore the Prophet might Easily tell them, whence it was they picked quarrels with the message, Jer. 42.20, 21. You dissembled in your hearts when you sent me unto the Lord your God, saying, pray for us unto the Lord our God:
And when they were a little heated by the Prophets unwelcome message, they plainly tell him, Jer. 44.16. As for the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the Lord, we will not hearken unto thee.
And when they were a little heated by the prophets unwelcome message, they plainly tell him, Jer. 44.16. As for the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the Lord, we will not harken unto thee.
and the people that felt the other are dead and gone long since. The Apostle Peter tells the Israelites of Sodoms case, 2 Pet. 2.6. how God turn'd the Cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemning them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly.
and the people that felt the other Are dead and gone long since. The Apostle Peter tells the Israelites of Sodom's case, 2 Pet. 2.6. how God turned the Cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into Ashes, condemning them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that After should live ungodly.
There's no way of getting off the guilt of sin without repentance (in grown persons I mean) the blood of Christ, will not do it without actual repentance, Christ himself tells you, that unless you will take warning by others, your selves may be made an example to others, Luke 13.1, 5. Those against whom God seems most severe in this world, are not greater sinners than others:
There's no Way of getting off the guilt of since without Repentance (in grown Persons I mean) the blood of christ, will not do it without actual Repentance, christ himself tells you, that unless you will take warning by Others, your selves may be made an Exampl to Others, Lycia 13.1, 5. Those against whom God seems most severe in this world, Are not greater Sinners than Others:
and they will put pillows under their elbows, that they may sin at ease. God chargeth them with hunting of souls, Ezek. 13.18. but 'tis not to save the souls alive that come to them;
and they will put pillows under their elbows, that they may sin At ease. God charges them with hunting of Souls, Ezekiel 13.18. but it's not to save the Souls alive that come to them;
'tis to destroy them, not to save them: whereas Christ employes his faithful Ministers to be fishers of men, Luke 5.10. NONLATINALPHABET, to catch them alive, that they may live, and that with God unto eternity.
it's to destroy them, not to save them: whereas christ employs his faithful Ministers to be Fishers of men, Lycia 5.10., to catch them alive, that they may live, and that with God unto eternity.
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Now for those that strengthen the hands of the wicked, by promising them salvation, though they turn not from their evil way, Ezek. 13.22. Those spiritually blind Guides, and those hood-winkt sinners that are guided by them, shall both fall remedilesly into Hell.
Now for those that strengthen the hands of the wicked, by promising them salvation, though they turn not from their evil Way, Ezekiel 13.22. Those spiritually blind Guides, and those hoodwinked Sinners that Are guided by them, shall both fallen remedilessly into Hell.
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but how long can you, or any for you, hush your consciences asleep? How long will these pleasing dreams last? Those that help them to cast off the thoughts of death, cannot secure themselves from the stroke of it.
but how long can you, or any for you, hush your Consciences asleep? How long will these pleasing dreams last? Those that help them to cast off the thoughts of death, cannot secure themselves from the stroke of it.
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Methinks 'tis considerable, God made that Prophet who seduced another, to be the very Herald of Gods displeasure for his being seduced by him, 1 Kings 13.18, 22. And Zedekiah that encouraged Ahab against the warning of Micaiah, must himself upon the issue of his false Prophecy seek to hide himself from Ahahs children and friends, who would seek to be revenged on him for the death of the King,
Methinks it's considerable, God made that Prophet who seduced Another, to be the very Herald of God's displeasure for his being seduced by him, 1 Kings 13.18, 22. And Zedekiah that encouraged Ahab against the warning of Micaiah, must himself upon the issue of his false Prophecy seek to hide himself from Ahahs children and Friends, who would seek to be revenged on him for the death of the King,
And Hananiah that flattered the Jews with an end of their Babylonian Captivity in two years, shall not himself live full two months, Jer. 28.3, 4, 16, 17. I will commend to your consideration the Prophet Jeremy's complaint to God,
And Hananiah that flattered the jews with an end of their Babylonian Captivity in two Years, shall not himself live full two months, Jer. 28.3, 4, 16, 17. I will commend to your consideration the Prophet Jeremy's complaint to God,
that their end shall be according to their works. 2 Cor. 11.15. In a word, when Hell swallowed up quick some wicked Ministers for flattering the people, that they were holy enough;
that their end shall be according to their works. 2 Cor. 11.15. In a word, when Hell swallowed up quick Some wicked Ministers for flattering the people, that they were holy enough;
and for charging those that were more strict, that they took too much upon them, the Text sayes, All Israel that were round about them, fled at the cry of them,
and for charging those that were more strict, that they took too much upon them, the Text Says, All Israel that were round about them, fled At the cry of them,
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for they said, lest the earth swallow us up also, Numb. 16.3.32, 33, 34. 2. Much more should we make it our business to improve the death of good Ministers. We read 1 Sam. 25.1. When Samuel dyed, all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him.
for they said, lest the earth swallow us up also, Numb. 16.3.32, 33, 34. 2. Much more should we make it our business to improve the death of good Ministers. We read 1 Sam. 25.1. When Samuel died, all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him.
When Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he dyed, Joash (one of the wicked Kings of Israel, for they were none of them good) came down unto him, and wept over his face,
When Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died, Joash (one of the wicked Kings of Israel, for they were none of them good) Come down unto him, and wept over his face,
Let your eminently gracious carriage through the remainder of your life, be an exemplary demonstration, that you had such a help about twenty six years:
Let your eminently gracious carriage through the remainder of your life, be an exemplary demonstration, that you had such a help about twenty six Years:
and then I dare assure you, that you will have the comfortable sense of that suitable Promise, Isa. 54.5. Thy Maker is thine Husband, (the Lord of Hosts is his Name) and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel, the God of the whole earth shall he be called.
and then I Dare assure you, that you will have the comfortable sense of that suitable Promise, Isaiah 54.5. Thy Maker is thine Husband, (the Lord of Hosts is his Name) and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel, the God of the Whole earth shall he be called.
To you that had such a Brother, that was more than a Brother, I would beg of you such an universal imitation, such a commendable emulation, that both God and man may through Christ call you every one by the name of Goode that you may be seriously good, blamelesly good, exemplarily good.
To you that had such a Brother, that was more than a Brother, I would beg of you such an universal imitation, such a commendable emulation, that both God and man may through christ call you every one by the name of Good that you may be seriously good, blamelessly good, exemplarily good.
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to you I commend but this one thing, I will not clog your memories, but press upon your consciences this one thing, Live over what you have heard from him:
to you I commend but this one thing, I will not clog your memories, but press upon your Consciences this one thing, Live over what you have herd from him:
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Christians, you are the persons, of whom I would have it said concerning him, as 'twas said of the Corinthians concerning Paul, 2 Cor. 3.1, 2, 3. That your whole Congregation is a large Epistle of his commendations, sent forth into the world,
Christians, you Are the Persons, of whom I would have it said Concerning him, as 'twas said of the Corinthians Concerning Paul, 2 Cor. 3.1, 2, 3. That your Whole Congregation is a large Epistle of his commendations, sent forth into the world,
well known, and read of all that know you, that you are Christs Epistle written by his Ministry, that Christ by his preaching hath written the blessed characters of his grace in your hearts, that is legible in your lives, that what ever his Ministry was to others, the efficacy of it is seen among You. And as the blessed Apostle bespeaks the Philippians, Chap. 4.9. Those things which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in him, do:
well known, and read of all that know you, that you Are Christ Epistle written by his Ministry, that christ by his preaching hath written the blessed characters of his grace in your hearts, that is legible in your lives, that what ever his Ministry was to Others, the efficacy of it is seen among You. And as the blessed Apostle bespeaks the Philippians, Chap. 4.9. Those things which you have both learned, and received, and herd, and seen in him, do:
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wherein there was not only your importunity, but the determination of it, as a weighty case of conscience, by divers Reverend Ministers of the City, to whom it was referred;
wherein there was not only your importunity, but the determination of it, as a weighty case of conscience, by diverse Reverend Ministers of the city, to whom it was referred;
that you sitting under the Ministry of such a Son, of such a Father, [ I will thank that man that will shew me such a Father and Son left in England ] Oh what Christians was it expected you would be? Have you answered the expectation of God and man in this matter? If not:
that you sitting under the Ministry of such a Son, of such a Father, [ I will thank that man that will show me such a Father and Son left in England ] O what Christians was it expected you would be? Have you answered the expectation of God and man in this matter? If not:
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How are you able to think of it? and to stand under your own thoughts? that such an one, who many a time hath adventured to go into the Pulpit, when others judged it more proper he should have gone into his Bed? That such an one, who hath done so much, I cannot say how much for the saving of your souls? That such an one, who hath spent his strength, and life, and now layes his bones amongst you, shall stand forth in the last day,
How Are you able to think of it? and to stand under your own thoughts? that such an one, who many a time hath adventured to go into the Pulpit, when Others judged it more proper he should have gone into his Bed? That such an one, who hath done so much, I cannot say how much for the Saving of your Souls? That such an one, who hath spent his strength, and life, and now lays his bones among you, shall stand forth in the last day,
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and say, Lord I could not perswade them to come to Christ, that they might have life? I did not do the work of the Lord negligently amongst them, their consciences can witness? How many of you that shall sleep with him in the same dormitory, will be afraid of him,
and say, Lord I could not persuade them to come to christ, that they might have life? I did not do the work of the Lord negligently among them, their Consciences can witness? How many of you that shall sleep with him in the same dormitory, will be afraid of him,
when you shall rise together, and go together to Judgement? Could we suppose there might be a Dialogue between you in your passage from the Grave to the Barr, how would you then say,
when you shall rise together, and go together to Judgement? Could we suppose there might be a Dialogue between you in your passage from the Grave to the Bar, how would you then say,
and in a most melting manner, you have almost turned my heart within me, to hear you plead with them, and with God for them, you have lost none of your Graces, the Judge is your friend, he will deny you nothing.
and in a most melting manner, you have almost turned my heart within me, to hear you plead with them, and with God for them, you have lost none of your Graces, the Judge is your friend, he will deny you nothing.
and therefore by all the arguments that your self have used to me, with the utmost importunity that ever poor creature begged any thing, I beg that you would now befriend me;
and Therefore by all the Arguments that your self have used to me, with the utmost importunity that ever poor creature begged any thing, I beg that you would now befriend me;
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I must tell you, that though I have supposed this transient Dialogue, yet unless while you live, you make sure work for Heaven, you will not afterwards have so long a respite for so short a Discourse:
I must tell you, that though I have supposed this Transient Dialogue, yet unless while you live, you make sure work for Heaven, you will not afterwards have so long a respite for so short a Discourse:
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though under some enlargement of liberty? The Protestant interest needs such Champions: 'Twas a William Whitaker that gave the Beast a deadly wound in the Chair, and this William Whitaker, whose work lay most in the Pulpit, was well able to stop the mouths of gainsayers.
though under Some enlargement of liberty? The Protestant Interest needs such Champions: 'Twas a William Whitaker that gave the Beast a deadly wound in the Chair, and this William Whitaker, whose work lay most in the Pulpit, was well able to stop the mouths of gainsayers.
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Practical godliness wants such a Barnabas, Acts 11.24. Who was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and Faith, and much people was added unto the Lord.
Practical godliness Wants such a Barnabas, Acts 11.24. Who was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and Faith, and much people was added unto the Lord.
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no striker, not given to filthy lucre, but a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate, holding fast the faithful word, &c. I do not remember that ever he came among us,
no striker, not given to filthy lucre, but a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, Sobrium, just, holy, temperate, holding fast the faithful word, etc. I do not Remember that ever he Come among us,
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Gal. 1.15, 16. It pleased God to separate him from his Mothers womb, and to call him to his grace, there's none can name the time of his unregeneracy:
Gal. 1.15, 16. It pleased God to separate him from his Mother's womb, and to call him to his grace, there's none can name the time of his unregeneracy:
In the fifteenth year of his age he was admitted in Emanuel Colledge; whose first Tutor gave him this direction, which he constantly observed, viz. To note every day what,
In the fifteenth year of his age he was admitted in Emmanuel College; whose First Tutor gave him this direction, which he constantly observed, viz. To note every day what,
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Dr. Holsworth then Master of the Colledge took such notice of him while a Freshman, that he gave him the Keyes of the Colledge-Library, and appointed him Tasks in translating Eustatius upon Homer, wherein he did so much,
Dr. Holsworth then Master of the College took such notice of him while a Freshman, that he gave him the Keys of the Colledge-Library, and appointed him Tasks in translating Eustatius upon Homer, wherein he did so much,
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But why should I be so particular in the former part of his life? Let it suffice to say in short, His Piety, Learning, sweetness of Disposition, Candour and Ingenuity were so eminent, that he was loved and honoured of all that knew him;
But why should I be so particular in the former part of his life? Let it suffice to say in short, His Piety, Learning, sweetness of Disposition, Candour and Ingenuity were so eminent, that he was loved and honoured of all that knew him;
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and was for his time one of the greatest Ornaments and Tutors of the University; I may say something of him like to what was said of Moses, Acts 7.22. he was learned in all necessary learning, and was, in all he undertook, a workman that needed not to be ashamed.
and was for his time one of the greatest Ornament and Tutors of the university; I may say something of him like to what was said of Moses, Acts 7.22. he was learned in all necessary learning, and was, in all he undertook, a workman that needed not to be ashamed.
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his soul, his body, his times, all his graces, all his learning, all his studies, all his interests, all laid out in the work of THE Ministry, in the work of HIS Ministry, in the work of HIS OTHER MENS Ministry:
his soul, his body, his times, all his graces, all his learning, all his studies, all his interests, all laid out in the work of THE Ministry, in the work of HIS Ministry, in the work of HIS OTHER MENS Ministry:
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his house was for many years full, seldome at any time empty, of Candidates in Divinity, who returned so accomplisht for their work, that I fear not to say, They,
his house was for many Years full, seldom At any time empty, of Candidates in Divinity, who returned so accomplished for their work, that I Fear not to say, They,
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I could name other things, that would be excellencies in others, that were so natural to him, that should I mention them, I must present you with a Journal of his life:
I could name other things, that would be excellencies in Others, that were so natural to him, that should I mention them, I must present you with a journal of his life:
he was such a Peace-Preacher, and Peace-Maker, where ever he came, that at Horn-Church where he was Minister, he ended a Controversie of many years standing, about which they had expended above a thousand pound.
he was such a Peace-Preacher, and Peace-Maker, where ever he Come, that At Horn-Church where he was Minister, he ended a Controversy of many Years standing, about which they had expended above a thousand pound.
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What's therefore to be done by us, now, in our circumstances upon the consideration of such a pattern? My dear Brethren, I would be truly sensible of my unfitness to advise,
What's Therefore to be done by us, now, in our Circumstances upon the consideration of such a pattern? My dear Brothers, I would be truly sensible of my unfitness to Advice,
but seeing this service is unexpectedly cast upon me, I would be your remembrancer in these things. 1. Let it be your great care, jointly and severally, that the Church of Christ may be as little a loser,
but seeing this service is unexpectedly cast upon me, I would be your remembrancer in these things. 1. Let it be your great care, jointly and severally, that the Church of christ may be as little a loser,
so we may find, the more work, the more grace; the more skill, the more strength; that we may experience, God can save souls by few, as well as by many; by the Minor, as well as by the Major Prophets.
so we may find, the more work, the more grace; the more skill, the more strength; that we may experience, God can save Souls by few, as well as by many; by the Minor, as well as by the Major prophets.
that as his Ministry who is gone away from us was glorious, much more may yours that remaineth, be glorious. 2. Lets make it our business to be as much Ministers out of the Pulpit, as in it.
that as his Ministry who is gone away from us was glorious, much more may yours that remains, be glorious. 2. Lets make it our business to be as much Ministers out of the Pulpit, as in it.
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who that is not gracious (I had almost said) eminently gracious, can endure it? At all times, in all places, to imitate our great Shepheard, who was anointed with the Holy Ghost,
who that is not gracious (I had almost said) eminently gracious, can endure it? At all times, in all places, to imitate our great Shepherd, who was anointed with the Holy Ghost,
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certainly, 'twas not without great cause, that the Apostle puts an additional Petition into his prayer for Timothy and Titus, beyond all the Petitions for all the Churches he wrote unto, 1 Tim. 1.2. 2 Tim. 1. Titus 1.4. 'Twas only grace and peace for others, 'twas Grace, MERCY, and Peace for Ministers, plainly shewing that they want Mercy, more than any others in the world. 3. Let's industriously live up to what is by all expected from us.
Certainly, 'twas not without great cause, that the Apostle puts an additional Petition into his prayer for Timothy and Titus, beyond all the Petitions for all the Churches he wrote unto, 1 Tim. 1.2. 2 Tim. 1. Titus 1.4. 'Twas only grace and peace for Others, 'twas Grace, MERCY, and Peace for Ministers, plainly showing that they want Mercy, more than any Others in the world. 3. Let's industriously live up to what is by all expected from us.
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and to accuse us for any corruptions he sees in us, Zech. 3.1, 3. Good men they are commanded to observe us as Copies to write after, Heb. 13.7. Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God, whose faith follow, &c. And we are commanded so to walk, 1 Pet. 2.12. that they which speak against us as evil doers, may by our good works that they shall behold, glorifie God in the day of visitation.
and to accuse us for any corruptions he sees in us, Zechariah 3.1, 3. Good men they Are commanded to observe us as Copies to write After, Hebrew 13.7. remember them which have the Rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God, whose faith follow, etc. And we Are commanded so to walk, 1 Pet. 2.12. that they which speak against us as evil doers, may by our good works that they shall behold, Glorify God in the day of Visitation.
how few minutes, are remaining, and therefore this is my advice to all. 1. Make that use of Ministers while they live, that you will wish you had made of them when they are dead. We read Luke 17.20. the Pharisces demanded of Christ, when the Kingdom of God should come:
how few minutes, Are remaining, and Therefore this is my Advice to all. 1. Make that use of Ministers while they live, that you will wish you had made of them when they Are dead. We read Lycia 17.20. the Pharisees demanded of christ, when the Kingdom of God should come:
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As much as you overlook me now, you would be glad I would make the same offer hereafter. Luke 19.42. Oh that thou hadst known, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace:
As much as you overlook me now, you would be glad I would make the same offer hereafter. Luke 19.42. O that thou Hadst known, At least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace:
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How many are ready to fancy, could they have the scattered excellencies of all Ministers meet in one, that the same man were a Moses for Prayer, a Paul for Preaching, a John Baptist for frighting sinners to repentance, a Barnabas for comforting drooping Converts; an Apollos for convincing gainsayers;
How many Are ready to fancy, could they have the scattered excellencies of all Ministers meet in one, that the same man were a Moses for Prayer, a Paul for Preaching, a John Baptist for frighting Sinners to Repentance, a Barnabas for comforting drooping Converts; an Apollos for convincing gainsayers;
make use of the helps God affords you, while they live, that you may not be ready to go to the Devil to speak with that Samuel when dead, whom you slighted while alive. 2. Make that use of Ministers while you are well, that you will wish you had made of them when you are sick.
make use of the helps God affords you, while they live, that you may not be ready to go to the devil to speak with that Samuel when dead, whom you slighted while alive. 2. Make that use of Ministers while you Are well, that you will wish you had made of them when you Are sick.
When your flesh, and your body are consumed, and say, how have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof? and have not obeyed the voyce of my Teachers,
When your Flesh, and your body Are consumed, and say, how have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof? and have not obeyed the voice of my Teachers,
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we now pray you in Christs stead be ye reconciled to God, 2 Cor. 5.20. We would give you all the help we can, that you may not receive the Gospel of Christ in vain, delay not to set about the things that accompany salvation one moment longer;
we now pray you in Christ stead be you reconciled to God, 2 Cor. 5.20. We would give you all the help we can, that you may not receive the Gospel of christ in vain, Delay not to Set about the things that accompany salvation one moment longer;
