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SERMONS UPON DEATH.
SERMONS UPON DEATH.
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HEB. 2. 15. And deliver them, who through fear of Death were all their life-time subject to Bondage.
HEBREW. 2. 15. And deliver them, who through Fear of Death were all their lifetime Subject to Bondage.
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IN the first Chapter of this Epistle, the Proofs of the Eternal Deity of Christ are produced with that evidence of Scripture-Light, that only a vailed Heart, obstinate Infidelity can resist.
IN the First Chapter of this Epistle, the Proofs of the Eternal Deity of christ Are produced with that evidence of Scripture light, that only a veiled Heart, obstinate Infidelity can resist.
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The Medium which the inspired Pen-man makes use of is, the comparing him with the Angels, the most noble Flower of the Creation,
The Medium which the inspired Penman makes use of is, the comparing him with the Angels, the most noble Flower of the Creation,
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and shewing that he is infinitely dignified above them. This he does by a strong connexion of Arguments:
and showing that he is infinitely dignified above them. This he does by a strong connexion of Arguments:
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First, By his Title that is divinely high and peculiar to himself.
First, By his Title that is divinely high and peculiar to himself.
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He is declared by the Testimony of the Eternal Father to be his Son, in the most proper and sublime sence:
He is declared by the Testimony of the Eternal Father to be his Son, in the most proper and sublime sense:
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begotten of him, and therefore having the same essential Perfections of the God-head in their uncreated Glory.begotten of him, and Therefore having the same essential Perfections of the Godhead in their uncreated Glory.
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But the Angels are not dignified with this Name in any places of Scripture, where the Excellency of the Angels is in the fullest terms expressed.
But the Angels Are not dignified with this Name in any places of Scripture, where the Excellency of the Angels is in the Fullest terms expressed.
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And that this Name is taken from his Nature, is clearly proved:
And that this Name is taken from his Nature, is clearly proved:
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because Adoration is due to him upon this account, even from the Angels of the highest Order.
Because Adoration is due to him upon this account, even from the Angels of the highest Order.
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When he bringeth in the first-begotten into the World, he saith, And let all the Angels of God worship him. When he brings in the Firstbegotten into the World, he Says, And let all the Angels of God worship him.
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Divine Worship is a Prerogative inseparably annext to the Deity, both upon the account of the supream Excellencies of the Nature of God,
Divine Worship is a Prerogative inseparably annexed to the Deity, both upon the account of the supreme Excellencies of the Nature of God,
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and his Relation to Angels and Men as Creator, and Preserver, the Fountain of their Being and Happiness.
and his Relation to Angels and Men as Creator, and Preserver, the Fountain of their Being and Happiness.
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This without the most open defiance of his Authority, cannot be given to a mere Creature;
This without the most open defiance of his authority, cannot be given to a mere Creature;
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and by the Command of God himself, is to be performed as a respect due to the filial God-head. and by the Command of God himself, is to be performed as a respect due to the filial Godhead.
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The Argument proceeds from the Name to the Offices.
The Argument proceeds from the Name to the Offices.
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Of the Angels he saith, Who maketh the Angels Spirits, and his Ministers a flame of Fire. Of the Angels he Says, Who makes the Angels Spirits, and his Ministers a flame of Fire.
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They are the prime Instruments of his Providence, most zealous and active to accomplish his pleasure.
They Are the prime Instruments of his Providence, most zealous and active to accomplish his pleasure.
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But the Son is God, not by Analogy and Deputation as Princes are, nor with a limitation and diminution,
But the Son is God, not by Analogy and Deputation as Princes Are, nor with a limitation and diminution,
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as Moses was made a God to Pharaoh, but absolutely and really as subsisting in the Divine Nature:
as Moses was made a God to Pharaoh, but absolutely and really as subsisting in the Divine Nature:
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And consequently he is the Supreme King, and to him the Ensigns of Majesty divinely Royal are ascribed.
And consequently he is the Supreme King, and to him the Ensigns of Majesty divinely Royal Are ascribed.
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But unto the Son he saith, Thy Throne, O God, is for ever and ever, a Scepter of Righteousness is the Scepter of thy Kingdom: But unto the Son he Says, Thy Throne, Oh God, is for ever and ever, a Sceptre of Righteousness is the Sceptre of thy Kingdom:
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Whereas the Scepters of Earthly Kings are often unrighteously manag'd, and their Thrones ruinously fall.
Whereas the Sceptres of Earthly Kings Are often unrighteously managed, and their Thrones ruinously fallen.
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There is a further Confirmation from his Works, that are divinely great and glorious, wherein no Creature has any share of Efficiency.
There is a further Confirmation from his Works, that Are divinely great and glorious, wherein no Creature has any share of Efficiency.
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The making of the World, is ascrib'd to him.
The making of the World, is ascribed to him.
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Thou Lord in the beginning hast laid the Foundation of the Earth, and the Heavens are the Works of thy Hands. Thou Lord in the beginning hast laid the Foundation of the Earth, and the Heavens Are the Works of thy Hands.
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The Divine Attributes, the peculiar Character of the Deity belong to him: Eternity and Immutability. The most solid parts of the visible Creation shall perish and be changed:
The Divine Attributes, the peculiar Character of the Deity belong to him: Eternity and Immutability. The most solid parts of the visible Creation shall perish and be changed:
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but thou remainest, and art the same. His Life is an intire, uniform, unchangable Perfection. His Glory and Felicity are in the same invariable Tenor for ever possest by him.but thou remainest, and art the same. His Life is an entire, uniform, unchangeable Perfection. His Glory and Felicity Are in the same invariable Tenor for ever possessed by him.
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Lastly, The Son sits in that quality at the right Hand of the Father, in the Society of Empire,
Lastly, The Son sits in that quality At the right Hand of the Father, in the Society of Empire,
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as equal to him in Power and Honour, commanding all in the visible and invisible World, most easily and irresistibly,
as equal to him in Power and Honour, commanding all in the visible and invisible World, most Easily and irresistibly,
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tho' gradually subduing his Enemies to a consummate Victory.
though gradually subduing his Enemies to a consummate Victory.
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But the Angels, so numerous and powerful, are ministring Spirits, employed for the defence and benefit of the Church.
But the Angels, so numerous and powerful, Are ministering Spirits, employed for the defence and benefit of the Church.
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From this summary account we may understand how firmly the Divinity of Christ is establish'd in the Scripture.
From this summary account we may understand how firmly the Divinity of christ is established in the Scripture.
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For those Passages of the Prophets, that speak of the God of Israel as Creator, and the sole object of Adoration are directly referr'd to Jesus Christ.
For those Passages of the prophets, that speak of the God of Israel as Creator, and the sole Object of Adoration Are directly referred to jesus christ.
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And the Name Jehovah, the Majesty of which consists in its being incommunicable is attributed to him.
And the Name Jehovah, the Majesty of which consists in its being incommunicable is attributed to him.
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This is the Foundation upon which that whole Fabrick of the Gospel is built.
This is the Foundation upon which that Whole Fabric of the Gospel is built.
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The Office of Mediator in the prophetical, priestly, and regal administration is necessarily join'd with the Divinity of his Person.
The Office of Mediator in the prophetical, priestly, and regal administration is necessarily joined with the Divinity of his Person.
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And the revelation of it from Heaven, is as clear as the Sun is visible in the Firmament.
And the Revelation of it from Heaven, is as clear as the Sun is visible in the Firmament.
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All the Difficulties in our conceiving this great Mystery of Godliness, are but like the shadows that attend the Light.
All the Difficulties in our conceiving this great Mystery of Godliness, Are but like the shadows that attend the Light.
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And all the heretial subtilties to pervert the sence of such plain and positive Texts, are as impertinent as impious.
And all the heretial subtleties to pervert the sense of such plain and positive Texts, Are as impertinent as impious.
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This being establish'd, the Apople proceeds to give an account of the Son of God's assuming the Humane Nature,
This being established, the apoplexy proceeds to give an account of the Son of God's assuming the Humane Nature,
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and submitting to Sufferings and Death.
and submitting to Sufferings and Death.
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This is a Divine Secret so miraculously strange, that the Contrivance was without the Compass of the Angelical Minds,
This is a Divine Secret so miraculously strange, that the Contrivance was without the Compass of the Angelical Minds,
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and the discovery of it, is only by supernatural Revelation:
and the discovery of it, is only by supernatural Revelation:
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but when revealed, the account of it is so open and consentaneous to reason, as being the most congruous Means for the illustration of God's Glory in the saving lost Men, that the humane Mind,
but when revealed, the account of it is so open and consentaneous to reason, as being the most congruous Means for the illustration of God's Glory in the Saving lost Men, that the humane Mind,
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if not deeply corrupted with the tincture of Prejudice, must consent to it as worthy of all acceptation.
if not deeply corrupted with the tincture of Prejudice, must consent to it as worthy of all acceptation.
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The substance of his reasoning is this, That it was the product of the most wise, merciful,
The substance of his reasoning is this, That it was the product of the most wise, merciful,
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and righteous Counsel of God, that the Saviour of Men should have communion with them in their Nature, that he might have a right to redeem them by his Alliance and Propinquity:
and righteous Counsel of God, that the Saviour of Men should have communion with them in their Nature, that he might have a right to Redeem them by his Alliance and Propinquity:
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for he that sanctifies, and they that are sanctified, are all one: and that he should undergo sufferings, even to death, for the price of their Redemption, for he that Sanctifies, and they that Are sanctified, Are all one: and that he should undergo sufferings, even to death, for the price of their Redemption,
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and the remedy of their Infirmities:
and the remedy of their Infirmities:
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Forasmuch as the Children are partakers of Flesh and Blood, he also likewise took part of the same, that through Death he might destroy him that had the Power of Death, that is the Devil: Forasmuch as the Children Are partakers of Flesh and Blood, he also 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 fear of Death, were all their Lives subject to Bondage. The Devil is said to have the Power of Death.And deliver them who through Fear of Death, were all their Lives Subject to Bondage. The devil is said to have the Power of Death.
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1. Because he induces men to commit sin, that meritoriously renders them liable to Death. He tempted the first Man cum effectu, and was a Murderer from the beginning.
1. Because he induces men to commit since, that meritoriously renders them liable to Death. He tempted the First Man cum effectu, and was a Murderer from the beginning.
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2. In that he inspires them with furious thoughts, and inflames their Passions, from whence proceed Strifes and Wars, that efficiently cause Death.
2. In that he inspires them with furious thoughts, and inflames their Passion, from whence proceed Strifes and Wars, that efficiently cause Death.
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He is supreme in all the Arts of Mischief, and always intent upon Evil. 'Tis by his instigation that Men become like raging Beasts, animated and bent on mutual slaughter.
He is supreme in all the Arts of Mischief, and always intent upon Evil. It's by his instigation that Men become like raging Beasts, animated and bent on mutual slaughter.
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3. Because he is many times the Executioner of God's Wrath, and inflicts Death upon rebellious and incorrigible Sinners.
3. Because he is many times the Executioner of God's Wrath, and inflicts Death upon rebellious and incorrigible Sinners.
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'Tis recorded by the Psalmist, That God cast upon the Egyptians the fierceness of his anger, wrath, indignation, and trouble; by sending evil Angels:
It's recorded by the Psalmist, That God cast upon the egyptians the fierceness of his anger, wrath, Indignation, and trouble; by sending evil Angels:
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those Princes of the Air, the Instruments of the Thunder and fiery storm of Hail that destroyed them.
those Princes of the Air, the Instruments of the Thunder and fiery storm of Hail that destroyed them.
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4. Because he makes Death more formidable to sinners, by heightning their guilty Fears of God's TribunaI.
4. Because he makes Death more formidable to Sinners, by heightening their guilty Fears of God's TribunaI.
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The false Spirit, in tempting Men to sin, puts on blandishments, but afterward he is a severe accuser of them to God, and to themselves.
The false Spirit, in tempting Men to since, puts on blandishments, but afterwards he is a severe accuser of them to God, and to themselves.
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Lastly, This Title may signify his tormenting sinners with unrelenting cruelty in Hell, which is the second Death.
Lastly, This Title may signify his tormenting Sinners with unrelenting cruelty in Hell, which is the second Death.
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Now these Evils being the penal Consequence of sin, our Saviour by his Death appeas'd the injur'd Justice of God,
Now these Evils being the penal Consequence of since, our Saviour by his Death appeased the injured justice of God,
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and thereby destroyed the cruel tyranny of the Devil.
and thereby destroyed the cruel tyranny of the devil.
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As the Lamb of God, in the Notion of a Sacrifice, he overcomes our spiritual Enemies.As the Lamb of God, in the Notion of a Sacrifice, he overcomes our spiritual Enemies.
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Sin, Satan, and Death, lie vanquisht at the foot of his Cross.
since, Satan, and Death, lie vanquished At the foot of his Cross.
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Besides, our Saviour having felt such sorrows and infirmities as are usual to his People, by that correspondence and resemblance between them, is compassionately inclin'd to relieve them.
Beside, our Saviour having felt such sorrows and infirmities as Are usual to his People, by that correspondence and resemblance between them, is compassionately inclined to relieve them.
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I shall now insist upon the blessed Privilege of Believers set down in the Text, viz.
I shall now insist upon the blessed Privilege of Believers Set down in the Text, viz.
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That Jesus Christ by his Death, frees his People from the servile tormenting fear of Death.
That jesus christ by his Death, frees his People from the servile tormenting Fear of Death.
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In prosecuting the Point, I shall, 1. consider the account the Scripture gives of Death's entrance into the World. 2. Shew what the fear of Death includes,
In prosecuting the Point, I shall, 1. Consider the account the Scripture gives of Death's Entrance into the World. 2. Show what the Fear of Death includes,
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and the Bondage consequent to it. 3. How the Death of Christ frees us from the thraldom of that fear. 4. Who are partakers of this blessed Privilege. And then apply it.
and the Bondage consequent to it. 3. How the Death of christ frees us from the thraldom of that Fear. 4. Who Are partakers of this blessed Privilege. And then apply it.
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I. The Scripture gives an account of Death's entrance into the World, in a three-fold respect.
I. The Scripture gives an account of Death's Entrance into the World, in a threefold respect.
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1. As the desertt of Sin. 2. As the Effect of the divine Decree. 3. As the Sentence of the Law.
1. As the desertt of Sin. 2. As the Effect of the divine decree. 3. As the Sentence of the Law.
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1. As the Desert of Sin. The first design of the Creator was his own Glory in conjunction with the happiness of Man. He was made accordingly Holy in perfection, placed in Paradise,
1. As the Desert of Sin. The First Design of the Creator was his own Glory in conjunction with the happiness of Man. He was made accordingly Holy in perfection, placed in Paradise,
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and his state contained all the Ingredients of Felicity proper to his Nature.
and his state contained all the Ingredients of Felicity proper to his Nature.
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He was capable of dying, as sad experience proves, yet no Accident from without, no Distemper from within had impair'd his vigour,
He was capable of dying, as sad experience Proves, yet no Accident from without, no Distemper from within had impaired his vigour,
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and made him actually subject to Death without sin.
and made him actually Subject to Death without since.
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Whilst innocent he was immortal, not from everlasting Principles of Nature, but by Divine Preservation, of which the Tree of Life was the ordained Means and sacramental Pledg.
While innocent he was immortal, not from everlasting Principles of Nature, but by Divine Preservation, of which the Tree of Life was the ordained Means and sacramental Pledge.
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For God unchangably loves his own Image: and tho' by his Sovereignty and absolute Power he may resume the Being he gives,
For God unchangeably loves his own Image: and though by his Sovereignty and absolute Power he may resume the Being he gives,
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yet his Goodness and Covenant were a sacred assurance that Man's happy Life should run parallel with his perseverance in his Duty.
yet his goodness and Covenant were a sacred assurance that Man's happy Life should run parallel with his perseverance in his Duty.
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This Immortality was not the singular privilege of Adam 's Person, but had been the Inheritance of all his Progeny.
This Immortality was not the singular privilege of Adam is Person, but had been the Inheritance of all his Progeny.
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But he soon revolting from his just Obedience, of Immortal became Mortal, and according to the original establishment of Propagation, transmitted his Nature with the guilt and poison of Sin to all his Posterity.
But he soon revolting from his just obedience, of Immortal became Mortal, and according to the original establishment of Propagation, transmitted his Nature with the guilt and poison of since to all his Posterity.
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Thus by one Man Sin entered into the World, and Death by Sin, and so Death passed upon all Men ▪ for that all have sinned. Thus by one Man since entered into the World, and Death by since, and so Death passed upon all Men ▪ for that all have sinned.
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As his Obedience had been rewarded, so his Rebellion is punisht in all that naturally descend from him.
As his obedience had been rewarded, so his Rebellion is punished in all that naturally descend from him.
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From hence it is, that so numerous a part of Man-kind are cut off before the commission of actual Sin. Death enters into the Forge of Life,
From hence it is, that so numerous a part of Mankind Are Cut off before the commission of actual Sin. Death enters into the Forge of Life,
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and destroys the Conception that newly began to live.
and Destroys the Conception that newly began to live.
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And what is more righteous than that Man when he disobeyed the Author of Life, should forfeit his Life and Blessedness.
And what is more righteous than that Man when he disobeyed the Author of Life, should forfeit his Life and Blessedness.
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The Soul voluntarily lost the spiritual Life by forsaking God, therefore unwillingly loses the natural Life by expulsion from the Body.
The Soul voluntarily lost the spiritual Life by forsaking God, Therefore unwillingly loses the natural Life by expulsion from the Body.
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The Apostle declares, the Wages of Sin is Death, not only that of the Body, but the Death of the Soul, which is a dreadful Concomitant of it.
The Apostle declares, the Wages of since is Death, not only that of the Body, but the Death of the Soul, which is a dreadful Concomitant of it.
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And from hence we may discover the false Philosophy of the wisest Heathens in their Opinion of Death.
And from hence we may discover the false Philosophy of the Wisest heathens in their Opinion of Death.
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They judged it to be the primary necessity and condition of Nature, fixt by irresistible Fate:
They judged it to be the primary necessity and condition of Nature, fixed by irresistible Fate:
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and not understanding the true and just reason of its coming into the World, they could not apply a sufficient Remedy against its Evil.
and not understanding the true and just reason of its coming into the World, they could not apply a sufficient Remedy against its Evil.
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2. As the Effect of the divine Decree respecting Sin. This is discovered by revelation in the Word of God,
2. As the Effect of the divine decree respecting Sin. This is discovered by Revelation in the Word of God,
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and by the real execution of it. It is appointed to Men once to die. This Decree is universal and unrepealable.
and by the real execution of it. It is appointed to Men once to die. This decree is universal and unrepealable.
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One Generation passeth away, and another Generation cometh: like the ebbing and flowing of the Sea in its stated Periods.One Generation passes away, and Another Generation comes: like the ebbing and flowing of the Sea in its stated Periods.
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Nothing can interrupt or frustrate this appointment. There are divers Conditions of Men, and various ways of living in the World;
Nothing can interrupt or frustrate this appointment. There Are diverse Conditions of Men, and various ways of living in the World;
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some are high in Dignity, others are level with the Earth: some walk in a Carpetway smooth and easy, others in a thorny and troublesom:
Some Are high in Dignity, Others Are level with the Earth: Some walk in a Carpetway smooth and easy, Others in a thorny and troublesome:
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some walk on the golden Sands, others on the Mire: but the same uncontroulable necessity of dying involves all.
Some walk on the golden Sands, Others on the Mire: but the same uncontrollable necessity of dying involves all.
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And what-ever the way be, whether pleasant or doleful, yet every one passes in it with equal steps, measured by the same invariable spaces of Hours and Days,
And whatever the Way be, whither pleasant or doleful, yet every one passes in it with equal steps, measured by the same invariable spaces of Hours and Days,
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and arrive at the same common end of Life.
and arrive At the same Common end of Life.
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Those who are regarded as visible Deities amongst Men, that can by their Breath raise the Low,
Those who Are regarded as visible Deities among Men, that can by their Breath raise the Low,
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and depress the Lofty, that have the Lives of millions in their Power, yet when the ordained time is come,
and depress the Lofty, that have the Lives of millions in their Power, yet when the ordained time is come,
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as they cannot bribe the accusing Conscience for a minutes silence, so neither delay Death. I have said ye are Gods, but ye shall die like Men.
as they cannot bribe the accusing Conscience for a minutes silence, so neither Delay Death. I have said you Are God's, but you shall die like Men.
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3. Death is to be considered as the Sentence of the Law. The reasonable Creature was made under a Law the Rule of his Actions.
3. Death is to be considered as the Sentence of the Law. The reasonable Creature was made under a Law the Rule of his Actions.
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The moral Law directed him how to continue in his holy and blessed State:
The moral Law directed him how to continue in his holy and blessed State:
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To which was annext the Precept of not eating of the Tree of Knowledg of Good and Evil, only as a mark of his Subjection,
To which was annexed the Precept of not eating of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, only as a mark of his Subjection,
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and for the trial of his Obedience. This Precept had an infallible sanction by the most high Law-giver:
and for the trial of his obedience. This Precept had an infallible sanction by the most high Lawgiver:
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In the day thou eatest thereof, thou shalt die the death. Man did not keep this Command of so easy observation, and justly incurr'd its doom. In the day thou Eatest thereof, thou shalt die the death. Man did not keep this Command of so easy observation, and justly incurred its doom.
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As Sin is the violation of the Law, so Death is the violation of the Sinner in his Nature and Felicity retorted from the Law.
As since is the violation of the Law, so Death is the violation of the Sinner in his Nature and Felicity retorted from the Law.
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The deaths of Men are very different in their kinds; and are comprised in the words of David concerning Saul; The Lord shall smite him,
The death's of Men Are very different in their Kinds; and Are comprised in the words of David Concerning Saul; The Lord shall smite him,
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or his Day shall come to die, or he shall descend into the Battel, and perish. or his Day shall come to die, or he shall descend into the Battle, and perish.
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Sometimes they are cut off by the immediate flaming hand of God, for the more exemplary revenge of Sin; sometimes by surprising Accidents; sometimes by bloody Contentions; sometimes consuming Diseases.
Sometime they Are Cut off by the immediate flaming hand of God, for the more exemplary revenge of since; sometime by surprising Accidents; sometime by bloody Contentions; sometime consuming Diseases.
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But tho' Death be not uniform, yet 'tis always the execution of the Law upon Offenders.
But though Death be not uniform, yet it's always the execution of the Law upon Offenders.
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As of those who are condemned by Humane Justice, some suffer a more easy and honourable Death, others a more disgraceful and torturing, some are Beheaded, others are Crucified, yet all die as Malefactors.
As of those who Are condemned by Humane justice, Some suffer a more easy and honourable Death, Others a more disgraceful and torturing, Some Are Beheaded, Others Are crucified, yet all die as Malefactors.
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Thus some die a natural Death, others a violent, some by a gentle preparing sickness without reluctation, others die upon the Rack by sharp pains:
Thus Some die a natural Death, Others a violent, Some by a gentle preparing sickness without reluctation, Others die upon the Rack by sharp pains:
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some die attended with their Friends, and all supplies to sweeten their Passage, others forsaken of all Comforters:
Some die attended with their Friends, and all supplies to sweeten their Passage, Others forsaken of all Comforters:
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yet Death is the same Sentence of the Law upon all Men. And this if duly considered, makes it terrible in whatever shape it appears.
yet Death is the same Sentence of the Law upon all Men. And this if duly considered, makes it terrible in whatever shape it appears.
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II. The next thing to be considered is, What the fear of Death includes, and the bondage that is consequent to it.
II The next thing to be considered is, What the Fear of Death includes, and the bondage that is consequent to it.
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This I shall explain and amplify, by considering four things. 1. The nature of Fear in general, as applicable to the present Subject.
This I shall explain and amplify, by considering four things. 1. The nature of fear in general, as applicable to the present Subject.
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2. The particular Causes that render Death so fearful. 3. The degree of this Fear exprest by Bondage.
2. The particular Causes that render Death so fearful. 3. The degree of this fear expressed by Bondage.
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4. How it comes to pass that men are not always under the actual fear of Death,
4. How it comes to pass that men Are not always under the actual Fear of Death,
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but subject to the Revolutions of it all their lives.
but Subject to the Revolutions of it all their lives.
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1. I will consider the nature of Fear in general, as applicable to the present Subject.
1. I will Consider the nature of fear in general, as applicable to the present Subject.
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Fear is a passion implanted in Nature, that causes a flight from an approaching Eye. Three things are requisite to qualify the Object and make it fearful.
fear is a passion implanted in Nature, that Causes a flight from an approaching Eye. Three things Are requisite to qualify the Object and make it fearful.
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(1.) The Evil must be apprehended.
(1.) The Evil must be apprehended.
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Knowledg, or at least suspicion, excites Fear, by representing an Evil that is likely to seize upon us.
Knowledge, or At least suspicion, excites fear, by representing an Evil that is likely to seize upon us.
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Till the mind discern the danger, the passions are unmoved: and imaginary Evils by the mere apprehension, are as strongly fear'd as real.
Till the mind discern the danger, the passion Are unmoved: and imaginary Evils by the mere apprehension, Are as strongly feared as real.
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(2.) The Evil must be future.
(2.) The Evil must be future.
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For the naked theory of the most pernicious Evil does not wound the Soul, but the apprehension of falling under it.
For the naked theory of the most pernicious Evil does not wound the Soul, but the apprehension of falling under it.
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If reason can open an expedient to prevent an Evil, this Passion is quiet. And Fear precisely regards its Object as to come.
If reason can open an expedient to prevent an Evil, this Passion is quiet. And fear precisely regards its Object as to come.
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Present Evils induce grief and sorrow: past Evils by reflection affect with joy, and give a quicker relish to present felicity.
Present Evils induce grief and sorrow: past Evils by reflection affect with joy, and give a quicker relish to present felicity.
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Approaching Evils alarm us with fear. (3.) The Evil must be apprehended as prevalent to make it fearful.
Approaching Evils alarm us with Fear. (3.) The Evil must be apprehended as prevalent to make it fearful.
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For if by comparison we find our strength superior, we either neglect the Evil for its levity, or determine to encounter it;
For if by comparison we find our strength superior, we either neglect the Evil for its levity, or determine to encounter it;
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and resistance is the proper effect of Anger, not of Fear.
and resistance is the proper Effect of Anger, not of fear.
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But when an impendent Evil is too hard for us, the Soul shrinks and recoils from it.
But when an impendent Evil is too hard for us, the Soul shrinks and recoils from it.
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Now all these Qualifications that make an Object fearful concur in Death. 1. 'Tis an Evil universally known.
Now all these Qualifications that make an Object fearful concur in Death. 1. It's an Evil universally known.
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The frequent Funerals are a real demonstration that speaks sensibly to our Eyes, that Death reigns in the World. 2. 'Tis certainly future.
The frequent Funerals Are a real demonstration that speaks sensibly to our Eyes, that Death reigns in the World. 2. It's Certainly future.
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All the wretched Accidents of this Life, such as concern us in our Persons, Relations, Estates, and Interests;
All the wretched Accidents of this Life, such as concern us in our Persons, Relations, Estates, and Interests;
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a thousand Disasters that a jealous Fear and active Fancy will extend and amplify; as they may, so they may not happen to us.
a thousand Disasters that a jealous fear and active Fancy will extend and amplify; as they may, so they may not happen to us.
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And from this mixture of contrary possibilities, from the uncertainty of event, Hope that is an insinuating passion mixes with Fear, and derives Comfort.
And from this mixture of contrary possibilities, from the uncertainty of event, Hope that is an insinuating passion mixes with fear, and derives Comfort.
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For as sometimes a suddain Evil surprises not forethought of, so often the Evil that was sadly expected, never comes to pass.
For as sometime a sudden Evil surprises not forethought of, so often the Evil that was sadly expected, never comes to pass.
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But what Man is he that lives, and shall not see Death? Who is so vain as to please himself with an imagination of Immortality here? But what Man is he that lives, and shall not see Death? Who is so vain as to please himself with an imagination of Immortality Here?
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3. 'Tis a prevalent Evil, from hence the proverbial Expression, Strong as Death that subdues all, cruel as the Grave that spares none.
3. It's a prevalent Evil, from hence the proverbial Expression, Strong as Death that subdues all, cruel as the Grave that spares none.
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'Tis in vain to struggle with the pangs of Death.
It's in vain to struggle with the pangs of Death.
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No Simples in Nature, no Compositions of Art, no Influence of the Stars, no Power of Angels, can support the dying Body,
No Simples in Nature, no Compositions of Art, no Influence of the Stars, no Power of Angels, can support the dying Body,
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or retain the flitting Soul. There is no Man hath power over the Spirit to retain the Spirit;
or retain the flitting Soul. There is no Man hath power over the Spirit to retain the Spirit;
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neither hath he power in the day of Death: neither hath he power in the day of Death:
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and there is no discharge in that War. The Body sinks in the Conflict, and Death feeds on its prostrate prey in the Grave. and there is no discharge in that War. The Body sinks in the Conflict, and Death feeds on its prostrate prey in the Grave.
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2. I shall consider more particularly the Causes that render Death so fearful to Men. 1. In the apprehension of Nature. 2. In the apprehension of Conscience 1. In the apprehension of Nature, Death hath this Name engraven in its forehead, Ultimum terribilium, the supreme of terrible things, upon several accounts.
2. I shall Consider more particularly the Causes that render Death so fearful to Men. 1. In the apprehension of Nature. 2. In the apprehension of Conscience 1. In the apprehension of Nature, Death hath this Name engraven in its forehead, Ultimum Terrible, the supreme of terrible things, upon several accounts.
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1. Because usually sickness and pains languishing or tormenting, make the first changes in the Body,
1. Because usually sickness and pains languishing or tormenting, make the First changes in the Body,
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and the natural Death is violent.
and the natural Death is violent.
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This Hezekiah complained of with a mournful accent, He will cut me off with pining sickness:
This Hezekiah complained of with a mournful accent, He will Cut me off with pining sickness:
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from day even to night thou wilt make an end of me. I reckoned till morning, that as a Lion, so will he break all my Bones. from day even to night thou wilt make an end of me. I reckoned till morning, that as a lion, so will he break all my Bones.
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A Troop of Diseases are the forerunners of this King of Terrors. There is a preceding encounter,
A Troop of Diseases Are the forerunners of this King of Terrors. There is a preceding encounter,
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and sometimes very fierce, that Nature feels the cruel Victory before it yields to this Enemy.
and sometime very fierce, that Nature feels the cruel Victory before it yields to this Enemy.
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As a Ship that is lost by a mighty tempest, and by the concussion of the Winds and Waves loses its Rudder and Masts, takes in water in every part,
As a Ship that is lost by a mighty tempest, and by the concussion of the Winds and Waves loses its Rudder and Masts, Takes in water in every part,
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and gradually sinks into the Ocean:
and gradually sinks into the Ocean:
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So in the shipwrack of Nature, the Body is so shaken and weakened by the violence of a Disease, that the senses, the animal and vital Operations decline,
So in the shipwreck of Nature, the Body is so shaken and weakened by the violence of a Disease, that the Senses, the animal and vital Operations decline,
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and at last are exstinguish'd in death.
and At last Are extinguished in death.
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2. Death considered in the strictest propriety, as destructive of the natural being, that is our first and most valuable good in the order of Nature, is the just object of Fear.
2. Death considered in the Strictest propriety, as destructive of the natural being, that is our First and most valuable good in the order of Nature, is the just Object of fear.
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The union between Soul and Body is very intimate and dear, and like David and Jonathan they part unwillingly.
The Union between Soul and Body is very intimate and dear, and like David and Johnathan they part unwillingly.
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Nature has a share in the best Men, and works as Nature:
Nature has a share in the best Men, and works as Nature:
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St. Paul declares, we would not be uncloathed, not finally put off the Body, but have it glorified in conjunction with the Soul. Our blessed Saviour, without the least impeachment of the Rectitude and perfection of his Nature, exprest an aversness from Death, and with submission to the divine Will desired a freedom from it.Saint Paul declares, we would not be Unclothed, not finally put off the Body, but have it glorified in conjunction with the Soul. Our blessed Saviour, without the least impeachment of the Rectitude and perfection of his Nature, expressed an averseness from Death, and with submission to the divine Will desired a freedom from it.
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His Affections were holy and humane, and moved according to the quality of their Objects. 3. The natural consequents of Death render it fearful.
His Affections were holy and humane, and moved according to the quality of their Objects. 3. The natural consequents of Death render it fearful.
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Life is the foundation of all natural enjoyments, and the loss of it induces the loss of all for ever.
Life is the Foundation of all natural enjoyments, and the loss of it induces the loss of all for ever.
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'Tis from hence that such Evils that are consistent with Life, and deprive us only of some particular content and pleasure, are willingly chosen rather than Death.
It's from hence that such Evils that Are consistent with Life, and deprive us only of Some particular content and pleasure, Are willingly chosen rather than Death.
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The forfeiture of Estate, the degrading from honour, the confinement to a perpetual Prison, the banishing from our native Country, are less Penalties than Death.
The forfeiture of Estate, the degrading from honour, the confinement to a perpetual Prison, the banishing from our native Country, Are less Penalties than Death.
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There is a natural love of Society in Man, and Death removes from all. The Grave is a frightful solitude.
There is a natural love of Society in Man, and Death removes from all. The Grave is a frightful solitude.
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There is no conversation in the territories of darkness. This also Hezekiah in his apprehensions of death speaks of with tears.
There is no Conversation in the territories of darkness. This also Hezekiah in his apprehensions of death speaks of with tears.
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I shall see Man no more in the Land of the Living. I shall see Man no more in the Land of the Living.
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As in the Night, the World is an universal Grave, all things are in a dead silence;
As in the Night, the World is an universal Grave, all things Are in a dead silence;
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Palaces, Courts of Justice, Temples, Theaters, Schools, and all places of publick Conversation are shut up:
Palaces, Courts of justice, Temples, Theaters, Schools, and all places of public Conversation Are shut up:
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the noise and rumour that keeps Men in continual observation and action ceases.
the noise and rumour that keeps Men in continual observation and actium ceases.
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Thus when the Sun of this present Life is set, all the Affairs and Business, all the vain joys of Company, Feasting, Dancing, Musick, Gaming, ceases.
Thus when the Sun of this present Life is Set, all the Affairs and Business, all the vain Joys of Company, Feasting, Dancing, Music, Gaming, ceases.
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Every one among the Dead is confined to his sealed obscure Cell, and is alone an entertainment for the Worms.
Every one among the Dead is confined to his sealed Obscure Cell, and is alone an entertainment for the Worms.
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The Psalmist saith of Princes, Their breath goeth forth, they return to the Earth, in that very day their thoughts, their glorious compassing thoughts, perish. This the Historian observes was verified in Julius Caesar: After his assuming the Imperial Dignity, he thought to reduce the numerous Laws of the Romans into a few Volumes, comprising the substance and reason of all;
The Psalmist Says of Princes, Their breath Goes forth, they return to the Earth, in that very day their thoughts, their glorious compassing thoughts, perish. This the Historian observes was verified in Julius Caesar: After his assuming the Imperial Dignity, he Thought to reduce the numerous Laws of the Romans into a few Volumes, comprising the substance and reason of all;
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to enrich and adorn the City of Rome, as was becoming the Regent of the World:
to enrich and adorn the city of Room, as was becoming the Regent of the World:
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to epitomise the Works of the most learned Grecians and Romans for the publick Benefit.
to epitomise the Works of the most learned Greeks and Romans for the public Benefit.
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And whilst he was designing and pursuing these, and other vast and noble things, Death surprised him,
And while he was designing and pursuing these, and other vast and noble things, Death surprised him,
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and broke off all his Enterprises.
and broke off all his Enterprises.
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At the terrible Gate that opens into Eternity, Men are stript of all their Honours and Treasures, and as naked as they come into the World, go out of it. Be not thou afraid when one is made rich,
At the terrible Gate that Opens into Eternity, Men Are stripped of all their Honours and Treasures, and as naked as they come into the World, go out of it. Be not thou afraid when one is made rich,
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when the glory of his House is encreased. For when he dieth, he shall carry nothing away;
when the glory of his House is increased. For when he Dieth, he shall carry nothing away;
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his glory shall not descend after him. his glory shall not descend After him.
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Death equally vilifies, makes loathsom and ghastly the Bodies of Men, and reduces them to sordid Dust. In the Grave the dust is as precious and powerful of one as of another.
Death equally vilifies, makes loathsome and ghastly the Bodies of Men, and reduces them to sordid Dust. In the Grave the dust is as precious and powerful of one as of Another.
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Civil distinctions are limited to the present time. Civil Distinctions Are limited to the present time.
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The prodigious Statue in Nebuchadnezzar 's Vision, Dan. 2. 32, 33, 34, 35. While it was upright, the parts were really and visibly distinct:
The prodigious Statue in Nebuchadnezzar is Vision, Dan. 2. 32, 33, 34, 35. While it was upright, the parts were really and visibly distinct:
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The head was of fine gold, the breast and arms of silver, the belly and thighs of brass; The head was of fine gold, the breast and arms of silver, the belly and thighs of brass;
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the legs of iron, the feet part of iron and part of clay:
the legs of iron, the feet part of iron and part of clay:
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but when the stone cut out without hands, smote the Image upon the feet, then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver,
but when the stone Cut out without hands, smote the Image upon the feet, then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver,
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and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the Chaff the wind carries away. and the gold, broken to Pieces together, and became like the Chaff the wind carries away.
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Who can distinguish between Royal Dust taken out of magnificent Tombs, and Plebean Dust from common Graves? Who can know who were Rich, and who were Poor;
Who can distinguish between Royal Dust taken out of magnificent Tombs, and Plebeian Dust from Common Graves? Who can know who were Rich, and who were Poor;
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who had power and command, who were Vassals, who were remarkable by Fame, who by Infamy? They shall not say this is Jezebel:
who had power and command, who were Vassals, who were remarkable by Fame, who by Infamy? They shall not say this is Jezebel:
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not know this was the Daughter and Wife of King.
not know this was the Daughter and Wife of King.
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The King of Babylon, stiled Lucifer the bright Star of the Morning, that possest the first Empire in the World, was degraded by Death, humbled to the Grave,
The King of Babylon, styled Lucifer the bright Star of the Morning, that possessed the First Empire in the World, was degraded by Death, humbled to the Grave,
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and exchanged all his glorious State for Worms and Putrefaction. The Worm is spread under thee, and the Worms cover thee.
and exchanged all his glorious State for Worms and Putrefaction. The Worm is spread under thee, and the Worms cover thee.
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In short, Death separates Men from all their admired charming Vanities.
In short, Death separates Men from all their admired charming Vanities.
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2. Death is fearful in the apprehension of Conscience, as 'tis the most sensible mark of God's Wrath, that is heavier than Death, and a summons to give an account of all things done in this Life, to the righteous Judg of the World.
2. Death is fearful in the apprehension of Conscience, as it's the most sensible mark of God's Wrath, that is Heavier than Death, and a summons to give an account of all things done in this Life, to the righteous Judge of the World.
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'Tis appointed to all Men once to die, and afterward the Judgment. The Penal Fear is more wounding to the Spirit, than the Natural. It's appointed to all Men once to die, and afterwards the Judgement. The Penal fear is more wounding to the Spirit, than the Natural.
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When the awakened Sinner quietly expects the Citation to appear before the Tribunal above, where no excuses, no supplications, no privileges avail, where his cause of Eternal Life or Death must be decided,
When the awakened Sinner quietly expects the Citante to appear before the Tribunal above, where no excuses, no supplications, no privileges avail, where his cause of Eternal Life or Death must be decided,
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and the awards of Justice be immediately executed; O the Convulsions and Agonies of Conscience in that hour!
and the awards of justice be immediately executed; Oh the Convulsions and Agonies of Conscience in that hour!
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when the diseased Body cannot live, and the disconsolate Soul dare not die, what Anxieties surround it? This redoubles the terrors of Death, that the first transmits to the second that was figured by it.
when the diseased Body cannot live, and the disconsolate Soul Dare not die, what Anxieties surround it? This redoubles the terrors of Death, that the First transmits to the second that was figured by it.
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O the dismal aspect of Death riding on a pale Horse, with Hell the black Attendant following.
O the dismal aspect of Death riding on a pale Horse, with Hell the black Attendant following.
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This Fear surprised the Sinners in Sion;
This fear surprised the Sinners in Sion;
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Who among us can dwell with devouring Fire? who among us can remain with everlasting burnings? This made a Heathen, the Governor of a Province, to tremble before a poor Prisoner.Who among us can dwell with devouring Fire? who among us can remain with everlasting burnings? This made a Heathen, the Governor of a Province, to tremble before a poor Prisoner.
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While Paul discoursed of Righteousness, Temperance, and Judgment to come, Foelix trembled. 'Tis a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God, who lives for ever, and can punish for ever. While Paul discoursed of Righteousness, Temperance, and Judgement to come, Felix trembled. It's a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the living God, who lives for ever, and can Punish for ever.
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None is so powerful as God, nothing so fearful as the guilty Conscience. 3. The degrees of this Fear is exprest by Bondage.
None is so powerful as God, nothing so fearful as the guilty Conscience. 3. The Degrees of this fear is expressed by Bondage.
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This Passion when regular in its Object and Degree is excellently useful: 'tis a wise Counsellor and faithful Guardian, that plucks off the Mask from our Enemies,
This Passion when regular in its Object and Degree is excellently useful: it's a wise Counsellor and faithful Guardian, that plucks off the Mask from our Enemies,
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and keeps Reason vigilant and active to prevent a threatning Evil, or to sustain it in the best manner.
and keeps Reason vigilant and active to prevent a threatening Evil, or to sustain it in the best manner.
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'Tis observable in the brute Creatures, that the weak and fearful, are most subtile and ingenious to secure themselves,
It's observable in the brutus Creatures, that the weak and fearful, Are most subtle and ingenious to secure themselves,
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and supply the want of strength with artifice.
and supply the want of strength with artifice.
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But when Fear is inordinate, 'tis a tyrannous Master, that vexes the weary Soul, and hinders its free and noble Operations.
But when fear is inordinate, it's a tyrannous Master, that vexes the weary Soul, and hinders its free and noble Operations.
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Caesar chose rather to be expos'd to suddain death, than to be continually harrast with fears how to avoid it. Caesar chosen rather to be exposed to sudden death, than to be continually harassed with fears how to avoid it.
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The Greek word implies the binding of the Spirit, that causes an inward slavery.
The Greek word Implies the binding of the Spirit, that Causes an inward slavery.
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And in the Apostles Writings, the Spirit of Fear, and the Spirit of Bondage, are equivalent.
And in the Apostles Writings, the Spirit of fear, and the Spirit of Bondage, Are equivalent.
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Ishbosheth, when Abner provok'd by the Charge about Saul 's Concubine, imperiously threatned to translate the Kingdom to David, was struck with such a fear, that he could not answer Abner a word, 2 Sam. 3. 10, 11. The suddain passion stifled his replie, Ishbosheth, when Abner provoked by the Charge about Saul is Concubine, imperiously threatened to translate the Kingdom to David, was struck with such a Fear, that he could not answer Abner a word, 2 Sam. 3. 10, 11. The sudden passion stifled his reply,
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and reduc'd him to a defenceless silence.
and reduced him to a defenceless silence.
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Now the fear of Death, as 'tis remiss or vehement, such are the degrees of bondage from it.
Now the Fear of Death, as it's remiss or vehement, such Are the Degrees of bondage from it.
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1. It embitters the enjoyments of the present Life, and makes the most prosperous in the World, even in the fulness of their sufficiency to be in straits.
1. It embitters the enjoyments of the present Life, and makes the most prosperous in the World, even in the fullness of their sufficiency to be in straits.
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Tho' the senses are pleased with the quick sweetness of Change from one Object to another,
Though the Senses Are pleased with the quick sweetness of Change from one Object to Another,
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yet the Soul cannot have a delightful undisturbed fruition, foreseeing that the stream of Pleasure will issue into the dead Sea. Truly Light is sweet, and 'tis a pleasant thing to behold the Sun. But how short is this Life with all its pleasures, in comparison of the days of darkness that follow.
yet the Soul cannot have a delightful undisturbed fruition, Foreseeing that the stream of Pleasure will issue into the dead Sea. Truly Light is sweet, and it's a pleasant thing to behold the Sun. But how short is this Life with all its pleasures, in comparison of the days of darkness that follow.
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Now tho' 'tis our best wisdom and truest liberty, to rejoice in this World, as if we rejoiced not, and frequently to meditate on the cooling Doctrines of Death and Judgment, to repress the transports of the voluptuous appetite;
Now though it's our best Wisdom and Truest liberty, to rejoice in this World, as if we rejoiced not, and frequently to meditate on the cooling Doctrines of Death and Judgement, to repress the transports of the voluptuous appetite;
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yet since the Comforts of this Life are liberally indulged to us by the Love of God, to be the motives of our grateful and affectionate Obedience, to sweeten our passage to Heaven, we may with tranquillity of Spirit make a pure and chearful use of them in his service;
yet since the Comforts of this Life Are liberally indulged to us by the Love of God, to be the motives of our grateful and affectionate obedience, to sweeten our passage to Heaven, we may with tranquillity of Spirit make a pure and cheerful use of them in his service;
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and 'tis an oppressing bondage, when the disquieting anxious fears of Death hinders our temperate enjoyment of his Favours and Blessings.
and it's an oppressing bondage, when the disquieting anxious fears of Death hinders our temperate enjoyment of his Favours and Blessings.
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2. The fear of Death oppresses the Souls of Men under a miserable Bondage to the Devil;
2. The Fear of Death Oppresses the Souls of Men under a miserable Bondage to the devil;
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for his Dominion is maintain'd by the Allurements and Terrors of the World.
for his Dominion is maintained by the Allurements and Terrors of the World.
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Tho Men do not explicitly acknowledg his Soveraignty, yet by voluntary yielding to his pleasing temptations, they are really his Slaves.
Tho Men do not explicitly acknowledge his Sovereignty, yet by voluntary yielding to his pleasing temptations, they Are really his Slaves.
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And the apprehension of temporal Evils, especially of Death, drest up in a frightful representation, with its bloody pomp, is the strongest snare to the Soul. The faint-hearted prove false-hearted in the time of trial:
And the apprehension of temporal Evils, especially of Death, dressed up in a frightful representation, with its bloody pomp, is the Strongest snare to the Soul. The fainthearted prove False-hearted in the time of trial:
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For the timerous Spirit being wholly intent how to avoid the incursion of a present Evil, forgets or neglects what is indispensibly to be done,
For the timorous Spirit being wholly intent how to avoid the incursion of a present Evil, forgets or neglects what is Indispensibly to be done,
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and thinks to find an excuse in the pretended necessity.
and thinks to find an excuse in the pretended necessity.
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How many have been terrified from their clearest Duty, and resolved Constancy? To escape Death, they have been guilty of the most insufferable impieties, by renouncing God their Maker and Saviour,
How many have been terrified from their Clearest Duty, and resolved Constancy? To escape Death, they have been guilty of the most insufferable impieties, by renouncing God their Maker and Saviour,
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and worshipping the Devils for Deities.
and worshipping the Devils for Deities.
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Every Age presents sad spectacles of many that chuse iniquity rather than affliction, that relinquish their duty,
Every Age presents sad spectacles of many that choose iniquity rather than affliction, that relinquish their duty,
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and by wicked compliances save their Lives and lose their Souls. Carnal Desires, and Carnal Fears, are the Chains of Hell that retain Men Satan's Captives.
and by wicked compliances save their Lives and loose their Souls. Carnal Desires, and Carnal Fears, Are the Chains of Hell that retain Men Satan's Captives.
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But what folly, what madness is it, for the avoiding the impotent fury of the Creature, to venture on the powerful wrath of God, that exceeds all the terrors that can be conceived by fear. This renders them more bruitish than the Horse, that starting at his Shadow, springs over a desperate Precipice.
But what folly, what madness is it, for the avoiding the impotent fury of the Creature, to venture on the powerful wrath of God, that exceeds all the terrors that can be conceived by Fear. This renders them more brutish than the Horse, that starting At his Shadow, springs over a desperate Precipice.
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The fearful are excluded from Heaven, and cast into the Lake of Fire and Brimstone for ever. The fearful Are excluded from Heaven, and cast into the Lake of Fire and Brimstone for ever.
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3. The extream fear of Death and Judgment, dejects and discourages the Soul from the use of means to prevent eternal misery,
3. The extreme Fear of Death and Judgement, dejects and discourages the Soul from the use of means to prevent Eternal misery,
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and induces a most woful Bondage. Fear anticipates and exasperates future Evils:
and induces a most woeful Bondage. fear anticipates and exasperates future Evils:
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for as knowledg excites fear, so fear encreases knowledg, by the uncessant working of the thoughts upon terrible Objects.
for as knowledge excites Fear, so Fear increases knowledge, by the uncessant working of the thoughts upon terrible Objects.
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The fearful mind aggravates the foreseen Evil, and distils the Poison from all the circumstances and consequences of it.
The fearful mind aggravates the foreseen Evil, and distils the Poison from all the Circumstances and consequences of it.
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And when the Evil is apprehended as insuperable and indeclinable, all endeavours to escape are cut off.
And when the Evil is apprehended as insuperable and indeclinable, all endeavours to escape Are Cut off.
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What a Philosopher observes of an Earthquake, compared with other destructive Evils, is true in this case. What a Philosopher observes of an Earthquake, compared with other destructive Evils, is true in this case.
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There may be a safe retreat from Fire, from Inundations, from Storms, from War, from Pestilence,
There may be a safe retreat from Fire, from Inundations, from Storms, from War, from Pestilence,
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but an Earthquake astonishes with so violent a perturbation, that stops our flight from the imminent danger.
but an Earthquake astonishes with so violent a perturbation, that stops our flight from the imminent danger.
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So the vehement impressions of fear from the approaches of death, and the severe executions upon the Sinner after it, distracts the mind,
So the vehement impressions of Fear from the Approaches of death, and the severe executions upon the Sinner After it, distracts the mind,
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and disables from flying from the Wrath to come.
and disables from flying from the Wrath to come.
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These Fears are more heavy by the suggestions of Satan, who represents God so terrible in his Majesty, inexorable in his Justice,
These Fears Are more heavy by the suggestions of Satan, who represents God so terrible in his Majesty, inexorable in his justice,
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and dreadful to Death, that all hopes of obtaining his favour are lost.
and dreadful to Death, that all hope's of obtaining his favour Are lost.
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As the Egyptian Darkness was not meerly from the absence of the Sun, but from feculent Vapours condensing the Air, that it might be felt.
As the Egyptian Darkness was not merely from the absence of the Sun, but from feculent Vapours condensing the Air, that it might be felt.
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So these dark and fearful expectations of the Divine Wrath, are not only from the withdrawing the Light of God's Countenance,
So these dark and fearful Expectations of the Divine Wrath, Are not only from the withdrawing the Light of God's Countenance,
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but from the Prince of Darkness that foul Spirit.
but from the Prince of Darkness that foul Spirit.
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And as we read of the Egyptians, that no Man arose from his place for three days, as if they had been buried in that darkness,
And as we read of the egyptians, that no Man arose from his place for three days, as if they had been buried in that darkness,
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and deprived of all active power and motion:
and deprived of all active power and motion:
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so the despairing Soul sits down mourning at the Gates of Death, totally disabled from prosecuting the Things that belong to its peace.
so the despairing Soul sits down mourning At the Gates of Death, totally disabled from prosecuting the Things that belong to its peace.
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'Tis Hope inspires and warms us with alacrity, encourages our Endeavours, Despair is without edg and industry.
It's Hope inspires and warms us with alacrity, encourages our Endeavours, Despair is without edge and industry.
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The Soul suffers the hardest Bondage, and the condition is inexpressibly sad under the tyranny of this Fear.
The Soul suffers the Hardest Bondage, and the condition is inexpressibly sad under the tyranny of this fear.
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O how enthralled, how desolately miserable!
O how enthralled, how desolately miserable!
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for despair doth meritoriously and effectually ruin the Soul. For whereas there is no Attribute more Divine, no clearer Notion of the Deity than Love and Mercy;
for despair does meritoriously and effectually ruin the Soul. For whereas there is no Attribute more Divine, no clearer Notion of the Deity than Love and Mercy;
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this Passion disparages his Mercy, as if Sin were more omnipotent, than his Power to pardon;
this Passion disparages his Mercy, as if since were more omnipotent, than his Power to pardon;
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and all the Tears that flow from it, are so far from expiating, that they encrease Guilt:
and all the Tears that flow from it, Are so Far from expiating, that they increase Gilded:
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and whereas the believing view of Christ would as compleatly and presently recover the Soul-wounded Sinner,
and whereas the believing view of christ would as completely and presently recover the Soul-wounded Sinner,
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as the Israelites were by looking to the ordained visible Sign of their Salvation;
as the Israelites were by looking to the ordained visible Signen of their Salvation;
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Despair turns away the Eye from our Deliverer, and fixes it upon misery as remediless and final.
Despair turns away the Eye from our Deliverer, and fixes it upon misery as remediless and final.
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4. How comes it to pass that Men are not always under the actual fear of Death,
4. How comes it to pass that Men Are not always under the actual Fear of Death,
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but subject to the revolutions of it all their Lives.
but Subject to the revolutions of it all their Lives.
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The Seeds of this Fear, are hid in the guilty Breasts of Men, and at times, especially in their Calamities, break forth and kindle upon them.
The Seeds of this fear, Are hid in the guilty Breasts of Men, and At times, especially in their Calamities, break forth and kindle upon them.
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In their leisure and Retirement, intercurrent thoughts of Death and Judgment sting them by fits, and make them uneasy.
In their leisure and Retirement, intercurrent thoughts of Death and Judgement sting them by fits, and make them uneasy.
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The flashes of Conscience, like moments of Lightning, startle them, but they relapse into their habitual stupidity.
The flashes of Conscience, like moments of Lightning, startle them, but they relapse into their habitual stupidity.
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And the account of it will be clear, by considering the following Particulars.
And the account of it will be clear, by considering the following Particulars.
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1. Men are apt to flatter themselves with the hopes of long Life, and look upon Death at a great distance.
1. Men Are apt to flatter themselves with the hope's of long Life, and look upon Death At a great distance.
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Tho' there be a dying disposition in the youngest and strongest Persons, tho' we live in a world of Casualties,
Though there be a dying disposition in the youngest and Strongest Persons, though we live in a world of Casualties,
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and Death lie in ambush to surprize us every day, yet we are secure: because Evils affect us according to their apprehended nearness.
and Death lie in ambush to surprise us every day, yet we Are secure: Because Evils affect us according to their apprehended nearness.
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A Petty Constable that is troublesom and vexatious, is more fear'd by his Neighbours, than the Grand Signior with all his Executioners.
A Petty Constable that is troublesome and vexatious, is more feared by his Neighbours, than the Grand Signior with all his Executioners.
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As remote Objects, though of vast bigness, are lessen'd to our sight, so through the supposed interval of many years, Death is lookt on with a diminution of its Terror.
As remote Objects, though of vast bigness, Are lessened to our sighed, so through the supposed interval of many Years, Death is looked on with a diminution of its Terror.
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But when Death presents it self before Men ready to dispatch them, how formidable is its appearance!
But when Death presents it self before Men ready to dispatch them, how formidable is its appearance!
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Saul tho renouned for his Valour, yet when he understood by Revelation, that to morrow he and his Sons should be in the state of the dead, there was no strength in him, Saul though renowned for his Valour, yet when he understood by Revelation, that to morrow he and his Sons should be in the state of the dead, there was no strength in him,
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but he fell straight-way all along on the Earth; but he fell straightway all along on the Earth;
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struck through with fear before he was wounded by the Arrows of the Philistins. Belshazzar in the midst of his luxury and jolity, attended with a thousand Lords, and his herd of Concubines, inflam'd with Wine,
struck through with Fear before he was wounded by the Arrows of the philistines. Belshazzar in the midst of his luxury and jollity, attended with a thousand lords, and his heard of Concubines, inflamed with Wine,
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and therefore less capable of fear, yet upon the sight of the fatal Hand writing on the Wall a few unknown Characters, which his guilty Conscience (before the Prophet Daniel came) interpreted to be the sentence of present Death,
and Therefore less capable of Fear, yet upon the sighed of the fatal Hand writing on the Wall a few unknown Characters, which his guilty Conscience (before the Prophet daniel Come) interpreted to be the sentence of present Death,
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How fearfully was his Countenance changed pale as a Carcass? How suddainly did his Blood congeal,
How fearfully was his Countenance changed pale as a Carcase? How suddenly did his Blood congeal,
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and his warmest quickest Spirits die in his Heart? His whole Body was seized by such a vehement trembling, that his joints were loosed,
and his warmest quickest Spirits die in his Heart? His Whole Body was seized by such a vehement trembling, that his Joints were loosed,
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and his knees smote one against another. This is a representation of those who bid defiance to Death at a distance;
and his knees smote one against Another. This is a representation of those who bid defiance to Death At a distance;
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but when the fatal Hour is come, and they hear the Sentence decreed against them, God has numbred thy days, and finish'd them:
but when the fatal Hour is come, and they hear the Sentence decreed against them, God has numbered thy days, and finished them:
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thou art weighed in the ballance (all thy words and Actions, thy Thoughts and Affections) and art found wanting: and thy Soul shall be divided from thy Body, the one sent to Hell to suffer the undying Worm of Conscience, the other to the Grave, to be a prey to the Worms of Corruption;thou art weighed in the balance (all thy words and Actions, thy Thoughts and Affections) and art found wanting: and thy Soul shall be divided from thy Body, the one sent to Hell to suffer the undying Worm of Conscience, the other to the Grave, to be a prey to the Worms of Corruption;
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how are they overcome with horror!
how Are they overcome with horror!
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2. The continual succession of the Pleasures and Business of the World divert the mind from the attentive strong contemplation of Death, and the consequences of it.
2. The continual succession of the Pleasures and Business of the World divert the mind from the attentive strong contemplation of Death, and the consequences of it.
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Pensive thoughts are unwelcome, and we studiously endeavour to cancel the memory of such things as afflict us.
Pensive thoughts Are unwelcome, and we studiously endeavour to cancel the memory of such things as afflict us.
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'Tis said of the Wicked, that God is not in all their thoughts:
It's said of the Wicked, that God is not in all their thoughts:
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The consideration of the Holy Inspector and Judg of their Actions is tormenting, therefore they fill their minds with earthly Imaginations, to exclude the Divine Presence.
The consideration of the Holy Inspector and Judge of their Actions is tormenting, Therefore they fill their minds with earthly Imaginations, to exclude the Divine Presence.
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We read of those, who to put far away the evil day, chaunted to the sound of the Viol, and drank Wine in Bowls.
We read of those, who to put Far away the evil day, chanted to the found of the Violent, and drank Wine in Bowls.
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They are rock'd asleep with the motion of phantastick Vanities. And sleep takes away Fear, but gives no safety.
They Are rocked asleep with the motion of fantastic Vanities. And sleep Takes away fear, but gives no safety.
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'Tis recorded of Marius, that after his overthrow by Scylla, he was always in consternation,
It's recorded of Marius, that After his overthrow by Scylla, he was always in consternation,
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as if he heard the sound of the Trumpets, and the noise of the victorious Army pursuing him:
as if he herd the found of the Trumpets, and the noise of the victorious Army pursuing him:
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And his Fears were no longer quiet than whilst charm'd with Wine and Sleep. He therefore was continually drunk, that he might forget Himself, his Enemy, and his Danger.
And his Fears were no longer quiet than while charmed with Wine and Sleep. He Therefore was continually drunk, that he might forget Himself, his Enemy, and his Danger.
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Thus Men make a pittiful shift to forget their latter End:
Thus Men make a pitiful shift to forget their latter End:
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and whilst they are following either secular Affairs, or sensual Pleasures, are unconcerned for what is to be hereafter.
and while they Are following either secular Affairs, or sensual Pleasures, Are unconcerned for what is to be hereafter.
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But this diversion will shortly be at an end, for in their languishing hours, when the wasted Body fails the carnal Mind,
But this diversion will shortly be At an end, for in their languishing hours, when the wasted Body fails the carnal Mind,
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and sensual Desires fail the Man, then Conscience that spoke with a low Voice before, is loud and terrible,
and sensual Desires fail the Man, then Conscience that spoke with a low Voice before, is loud and terrible,
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and like the rigid Exactor in the Parable, that took his Debtor by the throat, requires them to pay what they owe.
and like the rigid Exactor in the Parable, that took his Debtor by the throat, requires them to pay what they owe.
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3. Some are so hardned in Infidelity, that the Powers of the World to come make no impression on their hearts.
3. some Are so hardened in Infidelity, that the Powers of the World to come make no impression on their hearts.
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They mind but little, and are less affected with invisible things.
They mind but little, and Are less affected with invisible things.
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They fortify themselves with gross thoughts, that the Spirit of Man vanishes with his Breath, that Death is the end of this Life,
They fortify themselves with gross thoughts, that the Spirit of Man Vanishes with his Breath, that Death is the end of this Life,
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and not the beginning of another, and feed without fear. Place one in the midst of destructive Evils,
and not the beginning of Another, and feed without Fear. Place one in the midst of destructive Evils,
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but unseen or not believed, and he is as fearless as a blind Person walking on the brink of a deep Pit. Indeed there are none less disturbed with the terrors of Death,
but unseen or not believed, and he is as fearless as a blind Person walking on the brink of a deep Pit. Indeed there Are none less disturbed with the terrors of Death,
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than the eminently good, or the extremely bad:
than the eminently good, or the extremely bad:
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for the one sort have a blessed hope that Death will be to them an entrance into Life,
for the one sort have a blessed hope that Death will be to them an Entrance into Life,
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and live like the Angels, with a joy unspeakable and glorious.
and live like the Angels, with a joy unspeakable and glorious.
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The others are as sensual and secure as the Beasts that perish, having extinguish'd the fear of eternal future Evils, which is the proper passion of reason.
The Others Are as sensual and secure as the Beasts that perish, having extinguished the Fear of Eternal future Evils, which is the proper passion of reason.
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The Apostle declares, That knowing the terror of the Lord, we perswade Men to be reconciled to him,
The Apostle declares, That knowing the terror of the Lord, we persuade Men to be reconciled to him,
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before the season of Mercy be expir'd. before the season of Mercy be expired.
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But those who have supprest the natural Notions of Eternal Judgment, as they think it beneath their wisdom to be perswaded by the Promises of Heaven,
But those who have suppressed the natural Notions of Eternal Judgement, as they think it beneath their Wisdom to be persuaded by the Promises of Heaven,
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so beneath their courage to be terrified with the threatnings of Hell, and triumph over the ruins of Conscience.
so beneath their courage to be terrified with the threatenings of Hell, and triumph over the ruins of Conscience.
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But tho' wicked Infidels slite the Threatnings, they shall not escape the Vengeance of God.
But though wicked Infidels slite the Threatenings, they shall not escape the Vengeance of God.
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We read of Noah, that being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, he prepared an Ark for the saving of his House. We read of Noah, that being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with Fear, he prepared an Ark for the Saving of his House.
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His Fear was the native issue of his Faith.
His fear was the native issue of his Faith.
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But the profane World, in whom sence was predominant, that despised the Oracle, and trembled at no Judgments but what were acting on the visible Stage, they eat and drank, married,
But the profane World, in whom sense was predominant, that despised the Oracle, and trembled At no Judgments but what were acting on the visible Stage, they eat and drank, married,
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and were given in marriage, till swept away by the unfeared Inundation.and were given in marriage, till swept away by the unfeared Inundation.
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We read that Lot being certified by an embassy of Angels, that a Deluge of Fire would in a few hours pour down from Heaven upon Sodom, he most earnestly solicited his Sons-in-Law, Arise, depart out of this place,
We read that Lot being certified by an embassy of Angels, that a Deluge of Fire would in a few hours pour down from Heaven upon Sodom, he most earnestly solicited his Sons-in-Law, Arise, depart out of this place,
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for the Lord will destroy this City: for the Lord will destroy this city:
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but they entertained his compassionate advice with derision, he seemed to them as one that mocked, and were surprised by those fearful Flames that dispatch'd them from a temporal Hell to that which is Eternal.
but they entertained his compassionate Advice with derision, he seemed to them as one that mocked, and were surprised by those fearful Flames that dispatched them from a temporal Hell to that which is Eternal.
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Thus 'twas prophesied, That in the last days there shall come Scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
Thus 'twas prophesied, That in the last days there shall come Scoffers, walking After their own Lustiest,
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and saying, Where is the Promise of his coming? But let them blaspheme and scorn the most sacred and terrible Truths, let them perpetuate their excess of riot, and wild Mirth while they live, Death will come,and saying, Where is the Promise of his coming? But let them Blaspheme and scorn the most sacred and terrible Truths, let them perpetuate their excess of riot, and wild Mirth while they live, Death will come,
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and Judgment as sure as Death. III. I now come to shew how the Death of Christ frees us from the tormenting fear of Death.
and Judgement as sure as Death. III. I now come to show how the Death of christ frees us from the tormenting Fear of Death.
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For the clearing this, we are to consider, that Sin, Satan, and Death, are Enemies in combination against Man in his mortal state;
For the clearing this, we Are to Consider, that since, Satan, and Death, Are Enemies in combination against Man in his Mortal state;
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and the destructive Power of Satan, and Death, is from Sin. When Man renounc'd his Creatour and natural Lord, he was judicially given up to Satan as the Executioner of Vengeance,
and the destructive Power of Satan, and Death, is from Sin. When Man renounced his Creator and natural Lord, he was judicially given up to Satan as the Executioner of Vengeance,
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and to the Power of Death.
and to the Power of Death.
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Such is the order, rather the confusion in the World by Sin. The Empire of Satan and Death is built on the Ruins of our Innocence.
Such is the order, rather the confusion in the World by Sin. The Empire of Satan and Death is built on the Ruins of our Innocence.
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Now the Son of God came from his Throne in Heaven to deliver us:
Now the Son of God Come from his Throne in Heaven to deliver us:
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And whereas there are two ways of obtaining freedom from captivity, either by Ransom, or by Power and Rescue, in both respects our deliverance from Bondage, to these Capital Enemies, is ascribed to the Death of Christ.
And whereas there Are two ways of obtaining freedom from captivity, either by Ransom, or by Power and Rescue, in both respects our deliverance from Bondage, to these Capital Enemies, is ascribed to the Death of christ.
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'Tis called our Ransom, and that in its strict Notion has a respect to Captivity. There is one God, and one Mediator between God and Man, the Man Christ Jesus:
It's called our Ransom, and that in its strict Notion has a respect to Captivity. There is one God, and one Mediator between God and Man, the Man christ jesus:
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who gave himself a Ransom for all. His Life was the full price of our Liberty and Salvation.who gave himself a Ransom for all. His Life was the full price of our Liberty and Salvation.
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God does not pardon sin, and release from punishment by a pure absolute act of his Will and Authority,
God does not pardon since, and release from punishment by a pure absolute act of his Will and authority,
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as a Creditor forgives a Debtor; but in such a way as to preserve the Rights of Justice inviolate.
as a Creditor forgives a Debtor; but in such a Way as to preserve the Rights of justice inviolate.
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Therefore when Man was devoted to Death, our Redeemer exchang'd conditions with him, and offer'd up his precious Blood, as our Ransom to God, in the quality of the King and Judg of all.
Therefore when Man was devoted to Death, our Redeemer exchanged conditions with him, and offered up his precious Blood, as our Ransom to God, in the quality of the King and Judge of all.
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Such was the dignity of his Person, that the entire World, the Heavens and the Earth with all their Inhabitants, are of less value to him,
Such was the dignity of his Person, that the entire World, the Heavens and the Earth with all their Inhabitants, Are of less valve to him,
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than the basest Dross to refined Gold.
than the Basest Dross to refined Gold.
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Such was the greatness of his Sufferings, in which the highest degree of Obedience, and the lowest degree of Humility were conspicuous,
Such was the greatness of his Sufferings, in which the highest degree of obedience, and the lowest degree of Humility were conspicuous,
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as to be a valuable Compensation, to obtain eternal Redemption for us.
as to be a valuable Compensation, to obtain Eternal Redemption for us.
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Now when God the supreme Judg is satisfied, Satan forfeits the right he had to torment us,
Now when God the supreme Judge is satisfied, Satan forfeits the right he had to torment us,
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and is devested of his dominion over our Wills;
and is devested of his dominion over our Wills;
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which tho' justly permitted, was an usurpation upon God's Right in Man that can never be extinguish'd.
which though justly permitted, was an usurpation upon God's Right in Man that can never be extinguished.
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'Tis said by the Apostle, that our Saviour blotting out the hand-writing of Ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us,
It's said by the Apostle, that our Saviour blotting out the handwriting of Ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us,
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and took it out of the way, nailing it to his Cross: and took it out of the Way, nailing it to his Cross:
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He abolish'd the use of the Ceremonial Law, that was an Evidence and Enditement of their Guilt who performed it,
He abolished the use of the Ceremonial Law, that was an Evidence and Enditement of their Gilded who performed it,
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and the Curse of the Moral Law:
and the Curse of the Moral Law:
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it follows, and having spoiled Principalities and Powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Our Saviour died victoriously;
it follows, and having spoiled Principalities and Powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Our Saviour died victoriously;
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the Tree of Infamy on which he suffered, was the Trophy of his Conquest.
the Tree of Infamy on which he suffered, was the Trophy of his Conquest.
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His Death disarm'd Satan of his Weaponswhere by he subdued us, Sin, the Law, and Death; for tho' his actual Triumph was in his Resurrection and Ascension to Glory,
His Death disarmed Satan of his Weaponswhere by he subdued us, since, the Law, and Death; for though his actual Triumph was in his Resurrection and Ascension to Glory,
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yet it is justly ascribed to his Death: for that meritoriously open'd the Grave at his Resurrection, and Heaven at his Ascension.
yet it is justly ascribed to his Death: for that meritoriously opened the Grave At his Resurrection, and Heaven At his Ascension.
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And here by the way 'tis most worthy of observation, that our deliverance from our spiritual and most deadly Enemies is equally righteous, as admirable and glorious:
And Here by the Way it's most worthy of observation, that our deliverance from our spiritual and most deadly Enemies is equally righteous, as admirable and glorious:
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for our suffering Saviour appeas'd the Wrath of God, and broke the Powers of Darkness.
for our suffering Saviour appeased the Wrath of God, and broke the Powers of Darkness.
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The Wisdom and Love of God had their designs in his Death, as well as the malice and rage of Satan, The Wisdom and Love of God had their designs in his Death, as well as the malice and rage of Satan,
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as Lines, that are opposite in the circumference, meet in the Centre. as Lines, that Are opposite in the circumference, meet in the Centre.
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And as from the Tyranny of Satan, so the Death of our Redeemer is our redemption from Death,
And as from the Tyranny of Satan, so the Death of our Redeemer is our redemption from Death,
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as to the curse and final dominion of it; nay, has made it a blessed advantage to us. 1. The Curse is removed.
as to the curse and final dominion of it; nay, has made it a blessed advantage to us. 1. The Curse is removed.
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Death considered as the Wages of Sin, is all sting and poison, the consequent of the spiritual Death, and the introduction to eternal Death. The sting of Death is Sin, and the strength of Sin is the Law.
Death considered as the Wages of since, is all sting and poison, the consequent of the spiritual Death, and the introduction to Eternal Death. The sting of Death is since, and the strength of since is the Law.
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Death hath its wounding Power from Sin, and Sin from the Law, that forbids it, the discovers its Nature,
Death hath its wounding Power from since, and since from the Law, that forbids it, the discovers its Nature,
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and enhanses the measure of its Guilt, and denounces condemnation for it.
and enhances the measure of its Gilded, and denounces condemnation for it.
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Now our Saviour having in our stead, subjected himself to Death, the penalty of the Law for Sin, There is no condemnation to those that are in Christ Jesus.
Now our Saviour having in our stead, subjected himself to Death, the penalty of the Law for since, There is no condemnation to those that Are in christ jesus.
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Christ hath redeemed us from the Curse of the Law, being made a Curse for us. christ hath redeemed us from the Curse of the Law, being made a Curse for us.
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Death inflicted on the Saints, has not that relation to the guilt of Sin, as to be properly satisfaction to revenging Justice.
Death inflicted on the Saints, has not that Relation to the guilt of since, as to be properly satisfaction to revenging justice.
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There are no petty payments to be made by our Sufferings after his compleat satisfaction to God.
There Are no Petty payments to be made by our Sufferings After his complete satisfaction to God.
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The Lord laid on him the Iniquities of us all. The Lord laid on him the Iniquities of us all.
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'Tis indeed still a declaration of God's holy displeasure against Sin, for that originally open'd the way of its coming into the World; It's indeed still a declaration of God's holy displeasure against since, for that originally opened the Way of its coming into the World;
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and sometimes by the immaturity or manner of it, 'tis a chastisment upon good Men for sin;
and sometime by the immaturity or manner of it, it's a chastisement upon good Men for since;
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that is, to make them renew their Repentance, and mortify their carnal Affections that fasten them to the World.
that is, to make them renew their Repentance, and mortify their carnal Affections that fasten them to the World.
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For tho' after the last act of expiration there is no place for Repentance;
For though After the last act of expiration there is no place for Repentance;
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yet in the approaches of Death, the Soul is strongly excited by the Call of God to review its state,
yet in the Approaches of Death, the Soul is strongly excited by the Call of God to review its state,
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and make solemn preparation to be found of him in Peace.
and make solemn preparation to be found of him in Peace.
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But 'tis not in a strict sence the malediction of the Law, and divine Revenge upon them.
But it's not in a strict sense the malediction of the Law, and divine Revenge upon them.
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The Serpent is turn'd into a Rod of Correction in the hands of our Heavenly Father for their good.
The Serpent is turned into a Rod of Correction in the hands of our Heavenly Father for their good.
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As the Apostle, speaking of some that for their profaning the Lord's Table, were fallen asleep, adds, that when we are judg'd, we are chastened of the Lord, that we way not be condemned with the World.
As the Apostle, speaking of Some that for their profaning the Lord's Table, were fallen asleep, adds, that when we Are judged, we Are chastened of the Lord, that we weigh not be condemned with the World.
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A Believer shall not be hurt of the second Death. A Believer shall not be hurt of the second Death.
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From hence it is, that in the Book of Life, the Scriptures, the death of the Saints is called a sleep. St. Paul argues, If we believed that Jesus died and rose again;
From hence it is, that in the Book of Life, the Scriptures, the death of the Saints is called a sleep. Saint Paul argues, If we believed that jesus died and rose again;
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even so them also that sleep in Jesus, will God bring with him. even so them also that sleep in jesus, will God bring with him.
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'Tis observable how the Apostle varies the expression, Jesus died, and the Saints sleep in him:
It's observable how the Apostle Varies the expression, jesus died, and the Saints sleep in him:
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for he sustained death with all its terrors, that it might be a calm sleep to his People.
for he sustained death with all its terrors, that it might be a Cam sleep to his People.
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They enjoy as perfect a rest in the Beds of Dust, as ever in the softest Down.
They enjoy as perfect a rest in the Beds of Dust, as ever in the Softest Down.
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Stephen in the midst of a showr of stones fell asleep. Believers die in peace. The Righteous is taken from the Evil to come: Stephen in the midst of a shower of stones fell asleep. Believers die in peace. The Righteous is taken from the Evil to come:
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he enters into peace. Being reconciled to God through the Blood of Christ, they are not terrified at his Call, he enters into peace. Being reconciled to God through the Blood of christ, they Are not terrified At his Call,
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but with sweet tranquillity resign their Souls unto him. Lord, now let thy Servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen thy Salvation.
but with sweet tranquillity resign their Souls unto him. Lord, now let thy Servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen thy Salvation.
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There is a vast difference in God's account, between the Death of Righteous and the Wicked.
There is a vast difference in God's account, between the Death of Righteous and the Wicked.
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As the Tabernacle in the Wilderness was taken down with care upon their change of station,
As the Tabernacle in the Wilderness was taken down with care upon their change of station,
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and delivered to the Levites Charge, in order to the raising of it again with honour;
and Delivered to the Levites Charge, in order to the raising of it again with honour;
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but the House incurably infected, was pluck'd down with violence, and thrown into an unclean place with execration:
but the House incurably infected, was plucked down with violence, and thrown into an unclean place with execration:
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thus the death of the Saints is precious in the sight of the Lord, their Bodies are kept in the bosom of the Earth, to be raised in Glory;
thus the death of the Saints is precious in the sighed of the Lord, their Bodies Are kept in the bosom of the Earth, to be raised in Glory;
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and the death of the Wicked is accurst.
and the death of the Wicked is accursed.
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In short, as the Wood that Moses cast into the Waters of Mara, by a miraculous virtue sweetned them:
In short, as the Wood that Moses cast into the Waters of Mara, by a miraculous virtue sweetened them:
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so the Cross of Christ has taken away the malignity and bitterness of Death. 2. Death is a blessed advantage, and enriching Gain to a Believer:
so the Cross of christ has taken away the malignity and bitterness of Death. 2. Death is a blessed advantage, and enriching Gain to a Believer:
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it brings him to the possession of that Good that incomparably exceeds the Evil that remains in it.
it brings him to the possession of that Good that incomparably exceeds the Evil that remains in it.
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For the Death of a Saint is not total;
For the Death of a Saint is not total;
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but as in the Ceremony of Purification from Leprosy, one Bird was killed, and the other let fly in the open Air, the mysterious shadow of the Lepers being restored to a state of Liberty:
but as in the Ceremony of Purification from Leprosy, one Bird was killed, and the other let fly in the open Air, the mysterious shadow of the Lepers being restored to a state of Liberty:
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thus when the Body dies and returns to the Earth, the Spirit returns to God, the Father of Spirits, and Fountain of Life.
thus when the Body die and returns to the Earth, the Spirit returns to God, the Father of Spirits, and Fountain of Life.
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Our Saviour told the Jews, I am the living Bread that came down from Heaven: if any Man eat of this Bread, he shall live for ever;
Our Saviour told the jews, I am the living Bred that Come down from Heaven: if any Man eat of this Bred, he shall live for ever;
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and the Bread that I will give is my Flesh, that I will give for the Life of the World. and the Bred that I will give is my Flesh, that I will give for the Life of the World.
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The Heavenly Divine Life, that is communicated by the Spirit of Christ to Believers, remains entire when the sensitive life is lost.
The Heavenly Divine Life, that is communicated by the Spirit of christ to Believers, remains entire when the sensitive life is lost.
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The natural order is, There is a time to be born, and a time to die:
The natural order is, There is a time to be born, and a time to die:
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the supernatural is, there is a time to die, and a time to be born. The death of a Saint is a new Birth;
the supernatural is, there is a time to die, and a time to be born. The death of a Saint is a new Birth;
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the pains of the dying Body are as Throws, whereby the ripen'd Soul is delivered into the Land of the Living.
the pains of the dying Body Are as Throws, whereby the ripened Soul is Delivered into the Land of the Living.
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The happiness of a Saint after Death, more particularly will appear by considering; 1. The place to which he ascends the highest Heaven.
The happiness of a Saint After Death, more particularly will appear by considering; 1. The place to which he ascends the highest Heaven.
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This inferiour World is fram'd with exquisite Order, the Earth is full of the Glory of the Lord;
This inferior World is framed with exquisite Order, the Earth is full of the Glory of the Lord;
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yet 'tis but the sediment of the Creation, the habitation of Birds and Beasts, nay of rebellious Sinners;
yet it's but the sediment of the Creation, the habitation of Birds and Beasts, nay of rebellious Sinners;
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and by this we may raise our thoughts to conceive something of the seat of Life and Blessedness Above.
and by this we may raise our thoughts to conceive something of the seat of Life and Blessedness Above.
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'Tis for its amplitude and excellency called the Heaven of Heavens, which is the highest comparison to instruct and astonish us with the Glory of the place.
It's for its amplitude and excellency called the Heaven of Heavens, which is the highest comparison to instruct and astonish us with the Glory of the place.
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The shining Firmament, with all the Luminaries that adorn it, are but the Frontice-piece to it.
The shining Firmament, with all the Luminaries that adorn it, Are but the Frontice-piece to it.
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All the lustre of Diamonds, the fire of Carbuncles and Rubies, the brightness of Pearls are dead in comparison of its Glory.
All the lustre of Diamonds, the fire of Carbuncles and Rubies, the brightness of Pearls Are dead in comparison of its Glory.
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'Tis called by our Saviour his Fathers House, and he is the God of Glory; 'tis his Temple, wherein his sacred Presence is fully exhibited:
It's called by our Saviour his Father's House, and he is the God of Glory; it's his Temple, wherein his sacred Presence is Fully exhibited:
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His Throne, wherein his Majesty is revealed in the most illustrious manner. For pleasantness;His Throne, wherein his Majesty is revealed in the most illustrious manner. For pleasantness;
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'tis called Paradise, in allusion to the delicious Garden planted by the hands of God himself for Adam, his Favorite, whilst innocent.
it's called Paradise, in allusion to the delicious Garden planted by the hands of God himself for Adam, his Favourite, while innocent.
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There is the Tree of Life indeed, and Rivers of Pleasure ever springing from the Divine Presence.
There is the Tree of Life indeed, and rivers of Pleasure ever springing from the Divine Presence.
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'Tis the Inheritance of the Saints in Light; to signify literally and allegorically the glory and joy of the Place. It's the Inheritance of the Saints in Light; to signify literally and allegorically the glory and joy of the Place.
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For Light gives splendor to things; and conciliates chearfulness, and is a fit Emblem of both.
For Light gives splendour to things; and conciliates cheerfulness, and is a fit Emblem of both.
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As on the contrary, Hell is described by the blackness of darkness for ever;
As on the contrary, Hell is described by the blackness of darkness for ever;
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to signify the sadness and despair of the Damned, and because in that centre of misery, a perpetual night and invincible darkness increases the horror of lost Souls.
to signify the sadness and despair of the Damned, and Because in that centre of misery, a perpetual night and invincible darkness increases the horror of lost Souls.
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Heaven for stability is called, a City that has Foundations, whose Builder and Maker is God.
Heaven for stability is called, a city that has Foundations, whose Builder and Maker is God.
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The present World is like a Tent or Tabernacle set up for a time, and with all its perishing Idols shall shortly fall;
The present World is like a Tent or Tabernacle Set up for a time, and with all its perishing Idols shall shortly fallen;
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all this beautiful Scene shall be dissolved: But the supreme Heaven is a Kingdom that cannot be shaken.
all this beautiful Scene shall be dissolved: But the supreme Heaven is a Kingdom that cannot be shaken.
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Our Saviour tells us, In my Father's House are many Mansions, to signify the amplitude and durableness of it.
Our Saviour tells us, In my Father's House Are many Mansions, to signify the amplitude and durableness of it.
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2. In that blessed Place there is a freedom from all afflicting Evils, that are numberless here.
2. In that blessed Place there is a freedom from all afflicting Evils, that Are numberless Here.
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The present World is a labyrinth of Thorns, in every state we meet with something to vex us.
The present World is a labyrinth of Thorns, in every state we meet with something to vex us.
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You may as well count the Waves of the Sea when inraged by a Tempest, as the troubles to which in this mortal open state we are expos'd.
You may as well count the Waves of the Sea when enraged by a Tempest, as the Troubles to which in this Mortal open state we Are exposed.
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Man that is born of a Woman, is of few days, and full of trouble. A short life, and many miseries. O our unhappy capacity! Man that is born of a Woman, is of few days, and full of trouble. A short life, and many misery's. Oh our unhappy capacity!
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the Body is liable to as many Diseases as there are Members; and the Soul to as many perplexities as passions.
the Body is liable to as many Diseases as there Are Members; and the Soul to as many perplexities as passion.
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How often are the scenes and habits chang'd in the time of one Man? He that lives in pleasures, must act the Mourner's part.
How often Are the scenes and habits changed in the time of one Man? He that lives in pleasures, must act the Mourner's part.
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Our sweetest comforts have hidden stings: and whatever is most pleasing may occasion bitter grief. And usually holy Men have a greater portion of afflictions here:Our Sweetest comforts have hidden stings: and whatever is most pleasing may occasion bitter grief. And usually holy Men have a greater portion of afflictions Here:
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sometimes by the malignity and violence of the wicked; as under the Law, the Lamb and the Dove were Sacrifices, the Emblems of Innocence,
sometime by the malignity and violence of the wicked; as under the Law, the Lamb and the Dove were Sacrifices, the Emblems of Innocence,
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and Purity, and Meekness, whilst the Vulture and the Lion the greedy devourers escap'd.
and Purity, and Meekness, while the Vulture and the lion the greedy devourers escaped.
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This the Apostle declares of the Elect, They are predestinated to be conform'd to the Image of God's Son, who trac'd out the way to Heaven in his own Blood,
This the Apostle declares of the Elect, They Are predestinated to be conformed to the Image of God's Son, who traced out the Way to Heaven in his own Blood,
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and by the Cross ascended to the Throne.
and by the Cross ascended to the Throne.
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Sometimes more immediately Divine Providence afflicts them, to preserve their Spirits from the tainted pleasures of the World, and other Holy Ends:
Sometime more immediately Divine Providence afflicts them, to preserve their Spirits from the tainted pleasures of the World, and other Holy Ends:
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but there is a rest for the People of God in Heaven. Besides, there are Reliques of Sin in the best of the Saints here.
but there is a rest for the People of God in Heaven. Beside, there Are Relics of since in the best of the Saints Here.
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Indeed Sin is depos'd from sovereignty and rule; the imperious Lusts are crucified, but not quite expir'd.
Indeed since is deposed from sovereignty and Rule; the imperious Lustiest Are Crucified, but not quite expired.
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As those that were nail'd to the Cross in their hands and feet, the parts least vital and most sensible, died a painful lingring death.
As those that were nailed to the Cross in their hands and feet, the parts least vital and most sensible, died a painful lingering death.
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Still the flesh lusts against the spirit, and the spirit against the flesh. Still the Flesh Lustiest against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh.
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As there is a complexion of Humours in humane Bodies, always jarring when they are in the soundest health;
As there is a complexion of Humours in humane Bodies, always jarring when they Are in the soundest health;
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and where there is not this active contrariety, either the Body is without a Soul, a mere Carcass,
and where there is not this active contrariety, either the Body is without a Soul, a mere Carcase,
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or a glorified Body in Heaven.
or a glorified Body in Heaven.
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So where there is not this internal Combat between Grace and Sin, either the Man is wholly Carnal, dead in sins and trespases;
So where there is not this internal Combat between Grace and since, either the Man is wholly Carnal, dead in Sins and trespass;
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or wholly spiritual reigning in Heaven.
or wholly spiritual reigning in Heaven.
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And there is nothing more works on the tender affections of a Saint, than to find in himself what is displeasing to God;
And there is nothing more works on the tender affections of a Saint, than to find in himself what is displeasing to God;
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that still he is under a sad necessity of sinning.
that still he is under a sad necessity of sinning.
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What is said concerning an old Man wasted and decayed in his drooping Years, that the Grashopper is a burden to him;
What is said Concerning an old Man wasted and decayed in his drooping years, that the Grasshopper is a burden to him;
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is true, of the new Man in a Christian, the sins that are counted light in the valuation of the World, are a heavy weight to him.
is true, of the new Man in a Christian, the Sins that Are counted Light in the valuation of the World, Are a heavy weight to him.
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Vain Thoughts, idle Words, irregular Passions, unprofitable Actions, are motives of heart-breaking sorrow.
Vain Thoughts, idle Words, irregular Passion, unprofitable Actions, Are motives of Heartbreaking sorrow.
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Now Death is to a Believer a universal Remedy against all the Evils of this Life:
Now Death is to a Believer a universal Remedy against all the Evils of this Life:
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it frees him from all Injuries and Sufferings, and from Sin in all its degrees, from all inclinations and temptations to it.
it frees him from all Injuries and Sufferings, and from since in all its Degrees, from all inclinations and temptations to it.
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He that is dead, ceaseth from Sin. Death is the passage from this Wilderness to the true Canaan the rest Above, that flows with better Milk and Hony, with Innocence and Happiness for ever.He that is dead, ceases from Sin. Death is the passage from this Wilderness to the true Canaan the rest Above, that flows with better Milk and Honey, with Innocence and Happiness for ever.
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There nothing can disturb the Peace, or corrupt the purity of the blessed.
There nothing can disturb the Peace, or corrupt the purity of the blessed.
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3. Besides the privative advantage, the freedom from all the effects of God's displeasure, and the resentments of it, there is the highest positive Good obtained by Death;
3. Beside the privative advantage, the freedom from all the effects of God's displeasure, and the resentments of it, there is the highest positive Good obtained by Death;
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The Spirits of just Men are made perfect in Heaven. The Soul is the Glory of Man, and Grace is the Glory of the Soul,The Spirits of just Men Are made perfect in Heaven. The Soul is the Glory of Man, and Grace is the Glory of the Soul,
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and both are then in their exaltation.
and both Are then in their exaltation.
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All the Faculties of the Soul are rais'd to the highest degrees of Natural and Divine Perfection.
All the Faculties of the Soul Are raised to the highest Degrees of Natural and Divine Perfection.
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In this Life Grace renews the Faculties, but does not elevate them to their highest pitch:
In this Life Grace renews the Faculties, but does not elevate them to their highest pitch:
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it does not make a mean Understanding pregnant, nor a frail Memory strong, nor a slow Tongue eloquent,
it does not make a mean Understanding pregnant, nor a frail Memory strong, nor a slow Tongue eloquent,
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but sanctifies them as they are.
but Sanctifies them as they Are.
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But when the Soul is releas'd from this dark Body of Earth, the Understanding is clear and quick, the Memory firm, the Will and Affections ardent and vigorous.
But when the Soul is released from this dark Body of Earth, the Understanding is clear and quick, the Memory firm, the Will and Affections Ardent and vigorous.
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And they are enrich'd with divine Light, and Love, and Power, that makes them fit for the most noble and heavenly Operations.
And they Are enriched with divine Light, and Love, and Power, that makes them fit for the most noble and heavenly Operations.
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The lineaments of God's Image on the Soul are first drawn here, but then it receives his last hand.
The lineaments of God's Image on the Soul Are First drawn Here, but then it receives his last hand.
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All the Celestial Colours are added, to give the utmost life and lustre to it. Here we are advancing, but by Death we arrive at Perfection.
All the Celestial Colours Are added, to give the utmost life and lustre to it. Here we Are advancing, but by Death we arrive At Perfection.
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We shall in Heaven be join'd to the Assembly of Saints and Angels, our best Friends.
We shall in Heaven be joined to the Assembly of Saints and Angels, our best Friends.
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Love is the Law of that Kingdom, and Perfectly obeyed there.
Love is the Law of that Kingdom, and Perfectly obeyed there.
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Now how charming is the Conversation of one that is wise and holy, especially if the sweetness of affability be in his temper? How pleasantly does time slide away in the company of our beloved Friends? We are not sensible of its flight.
Now how charming is the Conversation of one that is wise and holy, especially if the sweetness of affability be in his temper? How pleasantly does time slide away in the company of our Beloved Friends? We Are not sensible of its flight.
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But what dear satisfaction is it to be united to that chosen consecrated Society Above, who love one another as themselves.
But what dear satisfaction is it to be united to that chosen consecrated Society Above, who love one Another as themselves.
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Tho' the Angels and Saints have different degrees of Glory, yet every one is perfectly happy and pleased.
Though the Angels and Saints have different Degrees of Glory, yet every one is perfectly happy and pleased.
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As the strings of an Instrument differ in the size and sound, some are sharp and high, some grave and deep, others a mean,
As the strings of an Instrument differ in the size and found, Some Are sharp and high, Some grave and deep, Others a mean,
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and from that variety results the Harmony and Musick, so that if every string had Judgment and Election, it would chuse to be what it is:
and from that variety results the Harmony and Music, so that if every string had Judgement and Election, it would choose to be what it is:
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so from the different degrees of Glory in Heaven, the most amiable and equal Order of the Divine Wisdom appears, that satisfies every one.
so from the different Degrees of Glory in Heaven, the most amiable and equal Order of the Divine Wisdom appears, that Satisfies every one.
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We shall be in the glorious presence of God and Christ, where is fulness of joy, and infinite pleasures for ever.
We shall be in the glorious presence of God and christ, where is fullness of joy, and infinite pleasures for ever.
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'Tis said of Abraham, He rejoic'd to see the day of Christ, two thousand Years before his coming.
It's said of Abraham, He rejoiced to see the day of christ, two thousand years before his coming.
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When by Faith he saw the incarnation of the Son of God, in order to the redemption of Men, it put him into an extasy.
When by Faith he saw the incarnation of the Son of God, in order to the redemption of Men, it put him into an ecstasy.
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Yet then our Saviour was born to Sorrows and Miseries.
Yet then our Saviour was born to Sorrows and Misery's.
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But how ravishing is the sight of our Redeemer, set down on the right hand of the Majesty on high, having purged our Sins by himself, and accomplish'd our Salvation.
But how ravishing is the sighed of our Redeemer, Set down on the right hand of the Majesty on high, having purged our Sins by himself, and accomplished our Salvation.
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Now we are absent from God, yet in believing his infallible Promises, we rejoice with a Joy unspeakable and glorious;
Now we Are absent from God, yet in believing his infallible Promises, we rejoice with a Joy unspeakable and glorious;
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But how much more joyful is the fruition of them? Here the Divine Goodness is derived to us through secondary means, that weaken its efficacy,
But how much more joyful is the fruition of them? Here the Divine goodness is derived to us through secondary means, that weaken its efficacy,
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but in Heaven the consolations of the Creator are most purely dispensed, and his immediate Excellencies are made known.
but in Heaven the consolations of the Creator Are most purely dispensed, and his immediate Excellencies Are made known.
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This Blessedness exceeds all our thoughts and explicit desires, and requires the eloquence and experience of an Angel to set it forth.
This Blessedness exceeds all our thoughts and explicit Desires, and requires the eloquence and experience of an Angel to Set it forth.
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The bright sum of it is this, We shall see God in his Glory, face to face, in the most perfect manner:
The bright sum of it is this, We shall see God in his Glory, face to face, in the most perfect manner:
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the sight of his Glory shall transform us into his Likeness; we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is:
the sighed of his Glory shall transform us into his Likeness; we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is:
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This shall produce in us the most pure and ardent Love;
This shall produce in us the most pure and Ardent Love;
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and Love shall be attended with inexpressible joy, and that with the highest praises of the blessed God, whose influxive presence is the Heaven of Heaven.
and Love shall be attended with inexpressible joy, and that with the highest praises of the blessed God, whose influxive presence is the Heaven of Heaven.
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And that which crowns all is, that the Life above is Eternal. This satisfies all our Desires, and excludes all our Fears:
And that which crowns all is, that the Life above is Eternal. This Satisfies all our Desires, and excludes all our Fears:
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for unchangeableness is an inseparable Attribute of perfect felicity.
for unchangeableness is an inseparable Attribute of perfect felicity.
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The Blessed are in full communion with God, the Fountain of Life, and Christ the Prince of Life.
The Blessed Are in full communion with God, the Fountain of Life, and christ the Prince of Life.
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Because I live, saith our Saviour, ye shall live also. Because I live, Says our Saviour, you shall live also.
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What can interrupt, much less put an end to the happiness of the Saints? The Love of God is immutably fix'd upon them, and their Love upon him.
What can interrupt, much less put an end to the happiness of the Saints? The Love of God is immutably fixed upon them, and their Love upon him.
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Here their love is subject to decays, and gradual alienations;
Here their love is Subject to decays, and gradual alienations;
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as the Needle in the Compass, tho' it always has a tendency to the North Pole,
as the Needle in the Compass, though it always has a tendency to the North Pole,
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yet sometimes it declines and has its variations. But in Heaven the love of the Saints is directly and constantly set upon God.
yet sometime it declines and has its variations. But in Heaven the love of the Saints is directly and constantly Set upon God.
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The light of his Countenance governs all their Affections.
The Light of his Countenance governs all their Affections.
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'Tis as impossible to divert their desires from him, as to cause one that is inflam'd with thirst, to leave a clear flowing Spring for a noisom Puddle.
It's as impossible to divert their Desires from him, as to cause one that is inflamed with thirst, to leave a clear flowing Spring for a noisome Puddle.
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In short, Heaven is filled with eternal Halelujahs: for there is no appearance of Sin, no shadow of Death there:
In short, Heaven is filled with Eternal Hallelujahs: for there is no appearance of since, no shadow of Death there:
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all miseries are vanish'd, and all that is desireable is possess'd by the Saints: the Circle of their Employment is to enjoy and praise the Divine Goodness for ever.
all misery's Are vanished, and all that is desirable is possessed by the Saints: the Circle of their Employment is to enjoy and praise the Divine goodness for ever.
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Now is not the blessed exchange a Christian makes of the present Life, for that which is infinitely better, sufficient to make Death not fearful,
Now is not the blessed exchange a Christian makes of the present Life, for that which is infinitely better, sufficient to make Death not fearful,
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nay desirable to him? And this Happiness was purchas'd for us by the everlasting Treasure of our Saviour's Blood.
nay desirable to him? And this Happiness was purchased for us by the everlasting Treasure of our Saviour's Blood.
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The satisfaction of his Sufferings was meritorious, as the Merits of his active Obedience was satisfying.
The satisfaction of his Sufferings was meritorious, as the Merits of his active obedience was satisfying.
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Before I proceed to the third Head, I shall resolve a Question, How it comes to pass,
Before I proceed to the third Head, I shall resolve a Question, How it comes to pass,
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since Believers are freed from the sting of Death, that they die, and remain in the state of Death for a time.
since Believers Are freed from the sting of Death, that they die, and remain in the state of Death for a time.
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For this there are several Reasons.
For this there Are several Reasons.
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1. By this means all the sinful Frailties that cleave to the Saints in this Life, are abolish'd.
1. By this means all the sinful Frailties that cleave to the Saints in this Life, Are abolished.
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The Body is dead because of Sin: The Body is dead Because of since:
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And what is more becoming the wise and holy Providence of God, than that as by Sin Man was at first made subject to Death,
And what is more becoming the wise and holy Providence of God, than that as by since Man was At First made Subject to Death,
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so by Death Sin dies entirely for ever. Thus as in Sampson 's Riddle, Out of the Devourer comes Meat;
so by Death since die entirely for ever. Thus as in Sampson is Riddle, Out of the Devourer comes Meat;
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and our worst Enemy is conquer'd by his own Weapons.
and our worst Enemy is conquered by his own Weapons.
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2. Death is continued to the Saints, for the more eminent exercise and illustration of their Graces,
2. Death is continued to the Saints, for the more eminent exercise and illustration of their Graces,
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for the Glory of God, and in order to their future reward.
for the Glory of God, and in order to their future reward.
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Faith, and Love, and Patience, are declared in their most powerful Operations in our encounter with Death. Faith, and Love, and Patience, Are declared in their most powerful Operations in our encounter with Death.
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If every Saint were visibly and entirely translated to Heaven, after a short course of holy Obedience;
If every Saint were visibly and entirely translated to Heaven, After a short course of holy obedience;
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if the Wicked did visibly drop down quick into Hell, Faith would be resigned to sight here.
if the Wicked did visibly drop down quick into Hell, Faith would be resigned to sighed Here.
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This would confound the Militant state of the Church with the Triumphant. Therefore now Death happens to the Good as well as to the Wicked.
This would confound the Militant state of the Church with the Triumphant. Therefore now Death happens to the Good as well as to the Wicked.
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In the next state they shall be separated by a vast Gulph, and an amazing Difference.
In the next state they shall be separated by a vast Gulf, and an amazing Difference.
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Now Faith, what-ever the kind of Death be that a Christian suffers, sees through the thickest Clouds of Disgrace and Misery, the glorious Issue.
Now Faith, whatever the kind of Death be that a Christian suffers, sees through the thickest Clouds of Disgrace and Misery, the glorious Issue.
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As the illustrious Confessor who was crucified with our Saviour, proclaim'd his Eternal Kingdom in the midst of insulting Infidels.
As the illustrious Confessor who was Crucified with our Saviour, proclaimed his Eternal Kingdom in the midst of insulting Infidels.
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And our love to God then appears in its radiancy and vigour, when we are ready for the testimony of his Truth,
And our love to God then appears in its radiancy and vigour, when we Are ready for the testimony of his Truth,
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and advancing his Glory, to suffer a violent Death:
and advancing his Glory, to suffer a violent Death:
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or when it comes in a gentler manner, for 'tis even then terrible to Nature, we are willingly subject to dissolution, that we may be united to God in Heaven.
or when it comes in a Gentler manner, for it's even then terrible to Nature, we Are willingly Subject to dissolution, that we may be united to God in Heaven.
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And our patience has never its perfect work, and is truly victorious, till this last Enemy be subdued.
And our patience has never its perfect work, and is truly victorious, till this last Enemy be subdued.
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Death is the Seal of our Constancy & Perseverance. Now the Righteous Rewarder will crown none but those that strive lawfully, and are compleat Conquerors. Death is the Seal of our Constancy & Perseverance. Now the Righteous Rewarder will crown none but those that strive lawfully, and Are complete Conquerors.
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And how wise and sweet is the Oeconomy of the Divine Providence in this, that the frailty of our Nature should afford us a means of glorifying God,
And how wise and sweet is the Oeconomy of the Divine Providence in this, that the frailty of our Nature should afford us a means of glorifying God,
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and of entitling our selves by his most gracious Promises to a blessed Reward.
and of entitling our selves by his most gracious Promises to a blessed Reward.
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3. Our Saviour by his unvaluable Obedience and Sufferings, has procur'd for Believers a Celestial Divine Life, of which the natural Body is not capable.
3. Our Saviour by his unvaluable obedience and Sufferings, has procured for Believers a Celestial Divine Life, of which the natural Body is not capable.
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The Apostle saith, Flesh and Blood cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. The Apostle Says, Flesh and Blood cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
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The exigencies and decays of the sensitive Nature require a continual relief by food and sleep, and other material supplies:
The exigencies and decays of the sensitive Nature require a continual relief by food and sleep, and other material supplies:
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but the Life above is wholly spiritual, and equal to that of the Angels.
but the Life above is wholly spiritual, and equal to that of the Angels.
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Therefore till this earthly animal Body be reformed and purified, 'tis not capable of the Glory reserv'd in Heaven.
Therefore till this earthly animal Body be reformed and purified, it's not capable of the Glory reserved in Heaven.
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This is so absolutely requisite, that those Believers, who are found alive at the last Day, shall in the twinckling of an Eye be changed, that they may be qualified for it.
This is so absolutely requisite, that those Believers, who Are found alive At the last Day, shall in the twinkling of an Eye be changed, that they may be qualified for it.
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Now herein the Wisdom of God is wonderful, that Death which by the Covenant of Works was the deserved penalty of Sin, by the Covenant of Grace should be the Instrument of Immortality.
Now herein the Wisdom of God is wondered, that Death which by the Covenant of Works was the deserved penalty of since, by the Covenant of Grace should be the Instrument of Immortality.
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That as Joseph by a surprising Circuit was brought from the Prison to the Principality; so a Believer by the Grave ascends to Heaven.
That as Joseph by a surprising Circuit was brought from the Prison to the Principality; so a Believer by the Grave ascends to Heaven.
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This the Apostle in his Divine Disputation against Infidels, proves in a most convincing manner; Thou Fool, that which thou sowest, is not quickned except it die.
This the Apostle in his Divine Disputation against Infidels, Proves in a most convincing manner; Thou Fool, that which thou sowest, is not quickened except it die.
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As the rotting of the Corn in the Earth is necessary to the reviving and springing of it up:
As the rotting of the Corn in the Earth is necessary to the reviving and springing of it up:
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so we must die, and the Image of the Earthly Adam be abolish'd, that we may be transformed into the Image of the Heavenly One.
so we must die, and the Image of the Earthly Adam be abolished, that we may be transformed into the Image of the Heavenly One.
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And to the other part of the Question, Why the Saints remain in the state of Death for a time? there is a clear Answer.
And to the other part of the Question, Why the Saints remain in the state of Death for a time? there is a clear Answer.
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The Resurrection of the Saints is delayed till Christ's coming to Judgment, partly for the Glory of his Appearance:
The Resurrection of the Saints is delayed till Christ's coming to Judgement, partly for the Glory of his Appearance:
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For what an admirable sight will it be, that the Saints of all Ages shall at once arise glorified and immortalized to attend upon our Saviour in the last act of his Regal Office,
For what an admirable sighed will it be, that the Saints of all Ages shall At once arise glorified and immortalized to attend upon our Saviour in the last act of his Regal Office,
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and then to make a triumphant entry with him into Heaven: And partly, that the establish'd order of Providence may not be disturbed:
and then to make a triumphant entry with him into Heaven: And partly, that the established order of Providence may not be disturbed:
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for the changing of our Nature into Glory, in a suddain and inexplicable manner, cannot be without miraculous Power;
for the changing of our Nature into Glory, in a sudden and inexplicable manner, cannot be without miraculous Power;
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and if every Believer presently after Death, were in his glorified Body translated to Heaven, the World would be always filled with Miracles, which were to cease after the sufficient Confirmation of the Gospel by them.
and if every Believer presently After Death, were in his glorified Body translated to Heaven, the World would be always filled with Miracles, which were to cease After the sufficient Confirmation of the Gospel by them.
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But how long soever the Interval be to the Resurrection, it shall be with them that sleep in Jesus, as 'tis with those that awake out of a quiet natural sleep, to whom the longest night seems but as a moment:
But how long soever the Interval be to the Resurrection, it shall be with them that sleep in jesus, as it's with those that awake out of a quiet natural sleep, to whom the longest night seems but as a moment:
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so when the Saints first awake from Death, in the great Morning of the World, a thousand Years will seem no more to them than to God himself, but as one day.
so when the Saints First awake from Death, in the great Morning of the World, a thousand years will seem no more to them than to God himself, but as one day.
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I now come to prove the third Thing, That our Saviour will abolish the Dominion of Death over the Saints.
I now come to prove the third Thing, That our Saviour will Abolah the Dominion of Death over the Saints.
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Whilst the Bodies of the Saints remain in the Grave, they seem to be absolutely under the power of Death.
While the Bodies of the Saints remain in the Grave, they seem to be absolutely under the power of Death.
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The World is a Golgotha, fill'd with the Monuments of its Victories.
The World is a Golgotha, filled with the Monuments of its Victories.
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And it may be said to this our last Enemy, in the words of the Prophet to the bloody King, Hast thou killed and taken possession? But we are assur'd by an infallible Word, that the power of Death shal be abolish'd,
And it may be said to this our last Enemy, in the words of the Prophet to the bloody King, Hast thou killed and taken possession? But we Are assured by an infallible Word, that the power of Death shall be abolished,
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and the Bodies of the Saints be reviv'd incorruptible and immortal. The Resurrection is a Terra incognita to the wisest Heathens;
and the Bodies of the Saints be revived incorruptible and immortal. The Resurrection is a Terra incognita to the Wisest heathens;
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a Doctrine peculiar to the Gospel:
a Doctrine peculiar to the Gospel:
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some glimmerings they had of the Soul's Immortality, without which all Vertue had been extinguish'd in the World,
Some glimmerings they had of the Soul's Immortality, without which all Virtue had been extinguished in the World,
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but no conjecture of the reviving of the Body.
but no conjecture of the reviving of the Body.
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But reason assists Faith in this point, both as to the Will of God, and his power for the performing it.
But reason assists Faith in this point, both as to the Will of God, and his power for the performing it.
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I will glance upon the natural Reasons that induce the considering Mind to receive this Doctrine,
I will glance upon the natural Reasons that induce the considering Mind to receive this Doctrine,
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and more largely shew how the Resurrection of the Just is assured by our Redeemer.
and more largely show how the Resurrection of the Just is assured by our Redeemer.
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1. The Divine Laws are the Rule of Duty to the entire Man, and not to the Soul only:
1. The Divine Laws Are the Rule of Duty to the entire Man, and not to the Soul only:
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and they are obeyed or violated by the Soul and Body in conjunction.
and they Are obeyed or violated by the Soul and Body in conjunction.
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Therefore there must be a resurrection of the Body, that the entire Person may be capable of Recompences in Judgment.
Therefore there must be a resurrection of the Body, that the entire Person may be capable of Recompenses in Judgement.
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The Soul designs, the Body executes: the Senses are the open Ports to admit Temptations. Carnal Affections deprave the Soul, corrupt the Mind, and mislead it.
The Soul designs, the Body executes: the Senses Are the open Ports to admit Temptations. Carnal Affections deprave the Soul, corrupt the Mind, and mislead it.
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The love of Sin is sounded in bono jucundo, in sensible pleasures: and the Members are the Servants of Iniquity.
The love of since is sounded in Bono jucundo, in sensible pleasures: and the Members Are the Servants of Iniquity.
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The Heart is the Fountain of Prophaneness, and the Tongue expresses it. And the Body is obsequious to the holy Soul in doing or suffering for God;
The Heart is the Fountain of Profaneness, and the Tongue Expresses it. And the Body is obsequious to the holy Soul in doing or suffering for God;
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and denies its sensual appetites and satisfactions in compliance with Reason and Grace. The Members are the Instruments of Righteousness.
and Denies its sensual appetites and satisfactions in compliance with Reason and Grace. The Members Are the Instruments of Righteousness.
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It follows then there will be an universal Resurrection, that the rewarding goodness of God may appear in making the Bodies of his Servants gloriously happy with their Souls,
It follows then there will be an universal Resurrection, that the rewarding Goodness of God may appear in making the Bodies of his Servants gloriously happy with their Souls,
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and their Souls compleatly happy in union with their Bodies, to which they have a natural inclination,
and their Souls completely happy in Union with their Bodies, to which they have a natural inclination,
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and his revenging Justice be manifest in punishing the Bodies of the Wicked with eternal torments answerable to their guilt.
and his revenging justice be manifest in punishing the Bodies of the Wicked with Eternal torments answerable to their guilt.
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And of the possibility of the Resurrection, the circular and continual production of things in the World, is a clear demonstration of the Power of God for that effect.
And of the possibility of the Resurrection, the circular and continual production of things in the World, is a clear demonstration of the Power of God for that Effect.
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There is a pregnant Instance that our Saviour and the Apostle made use of as an Image of the Resurrection:
There is a pregnant Instance that our Saviour and the Apostle made use of as an Image of the Resurrection:
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A grain of Corn sowed in the Earth corrupts and dies, and after springs up entire:
A grain of Corn sowed in the Earth corrupts and die, and After springs up entire:
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its death is a disposition to life.
its death is a disposition to life.
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The essays of God's Power in the Works of returning Nature, Flowers and Fruits in their season, instruct us how easily he can make those that are in the dust to awake to life.
The essays of God's Power in the Works of returning Nature, Flowers and Fruits in their season, instruct us how Easily he can make those that Are in the dust to awake to life.
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If the Art of Man, whose power and skill 〈 … 〉 ••rrow and limited, can refine Gold and Silver to such a luster,
If the Art of Man, whose power and skill 〈 … 〉 ••rrow and limited, can refine Gold and Silver to such a luster,
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as if their matter were not Earth digged out of the Mines:
as if their matter were not Earth dug out of the Mines:
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If from black Cinders it can form Chrystal Glasses so clear and shining, how much more can Omnipotency recompact our dust,
If from black Cinders it can from Crystal Glasses so clear and shining, how much more can Omnipotency recompact our dust,
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and reanimate it with a glorious life? Death that dissolves our vital frame, does not abolish the matter of our Bodies:
and reanimate it with a glorious life? Death that dissolves our vital frame, does not Abolah the matter of our Bodies:
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and tho' 'tis corrupted and chang'd by a thousand accidents, yet 'tis unperishing;
and though it's corrupted and changed by a thousand accidents, yet it's unperishing;
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and under whatsoever Colours and Figures it appears, God perfectly discerns and will seperate it for its proper use.
and under whatsoever Colours and Figures it appears, God perfectly discerns and will separate it for its proper use.
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More particularly, I will shew how the Resurrection of Christ is an assurance of the Resurrection of Believers to Glory.
More particularly, I will show how the Resurrection of christ is an assurance of the Resurrection of Believers to Glory.
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As our Surety he was under the arrest of Death;
As our Surety he was under the arrest of Death;
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it becoming the holy Majesty of God, and conducing to the ends of his Government, not to derogate from the dignity of his Law,
it becoming the holy Majesty of God, and conducing to the ends of his Government, not to derogate from the dignity of his Law,
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but to lay the penalty upon his Son, who interposed for us.
but to lay the penalty upon his Son, who interposed for us.
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Now having finish'd the work of our Redemption by his sufferings, his Resurrection was the just consequent of his Passion.
Now having finished the work of our Redemption by his sufferings, his Resurrection was the just consequent of his Passion.
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And 'tis observable that his Resurrection, tho one entire act, is ascribed as to himself, so to his Father, by whose consent and concurrence he rose again.
And it's observable that his Resurrection, though one entire act, is ascribed as to himself, so to his Father, by whose consent and concurrence he rose again.
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Therefore 'tis said, Whom God raised up, having loosed the pains of Death: since it was impossible he should be holden by it.
Therefore it's said, Whom God raised up, having loosed the pains of Death: since it was impossible he should be held by it.
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'Twas naturally impossible upon the account of the Divine Power inherent in his Person, and legally impossible,
'Twas naturally impossible upon the account of the Divine Power inherent in his Person, and legally impossible,
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because divine Justice required that he should be raised to Life;
Because divine justice required that he should be raised to Life;
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partly to vindicate his innocence, for he was reputed, and suffered as a Malefactor, and principally because he had fully satisfied God.
partly to vindicate his innocence, for he was reputed, and suffered as a Malefactor, and principally Because he had Fully satisfied God.
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Accordingly the Apostle declares, he died for our Sins, and rose again for our Justification.
Accordingly the Apostle declares, he died for our Sins, and rose again for our Justification.
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Having paid our Debt, he was releas'd from the Grave, and the Discharge was most solemnly publish'd to the World.
Having paid our Debt, he was released from the Grave, and the Discharge was most solemnly published to the World.
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'Tis therefore said, the God of Peace raised him from the dead:
It's Therefore said, the God of Peace raised him from the dead:
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the act is most congruously ascribed unto God, invested with that title, because his Power was exerted in that glorious Work, the act is most congruously ascribed unto God, invested with that title, Because his Power was exerted in that glorious Work,
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after he was reconciled by the Blood of the Covenant. Briefly, Our Saviour's Victory over Death was obtained by dying, his Triumph by rising again.
After he was reconciled by the Blood of the Covenant. Briefly, Our Saviour's Victory over Death was obtained by dying, his Triumph by rising again.
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He foil'd our common Enemy in his own territories the Grave. His Death was a Counter poison to Death it self:
He foiled our Common Enemy in his own territories the Grave. His Death was a Counter poison to Death it self:
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as a bruised Scorpion is a noble Antidote against its Venom. Indeed his Death is incomparably a greater Wonder than his Resurrection.
as a Bruised Scorpion is a noble Antidote against its Venom. Indeed his Death is incomparably a greater Wonder than his Resurrection.
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For 'tis apparently more difficult that the Son of God, who originally possesses Immortality, should die,
For it's apparently more difficult that the Son of God, who originally Possesses Immortality, should die,
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than that the humane Body united to him, should be raised to a glorious Life.
than that the humane Body united to him, should be raised to a glorious Life.
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It is more conceivable that God should communicate to the humane Nature some of his Divine Perfections, Impossibility,
It is more conceivable that God should communicate to the humane Nature Some of his Divine Perfections, Impossibility,
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and Immortality, than that he should submit to our lowest Infirmities, Sufferings, and Death. Now the Resurrection of Christ is the argument and claim of our happy Resurrection.
and Immortality, than that he should submit to our lowest Infirmities, Sufferings, and Death. Now the Resurrection of christ is the argument and claim of our happy Resurrection.
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For God chose and appointed him to be the Example and Principle from whom all divine Blessings should be derived to us.
For God chosen and appointed him to be the Exampl and Principle from whom all divine Blessings should be derived to us.
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Accordingly he tells his Disciples in a fore-cited Scripture, because I live, ye shall live also.
Accordingly he tells his Disciples in a forecited Scripture, Because I live, you shall live also.
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Our Nature was rais'd in his Person, and in our Nature all Believers: Therefore He is called the first fruits of them that sleep;
Our Nature was raised in his Person, and in our Nature all Believers: Therefore He is called the First fruits of them that sleep;
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because as the first Fruits were a pledge and assurance of the following Harvest;
Because as the First Fruits were a pledge and assurance of the following Harvest;
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and as from the condition of the first Fruits being offered to God, the whole Harvest was entitled to a Consecration;
and as from the condition of the First Fruits being offered to God, the Whole Harvest was entitled to a Consecration;
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so our Saviour's Resurrection to the Life of Glory is the earnest and assurance of ours.
so our Saviour's Resurrection to the Life of Glory is the earnest and assurance of ours.
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He is called the first-born among the Dead, and owns the race of departed Believers as his Brethren, who shall be restored to Life according to his Pattern.
He is called the firstborn among the Dead, and owns the raze of departed Believers as his Brothers, who shall be restored to Life according to his Pattern.
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He is the head, Believers are his members, and therefore shall have communion with him in his Life.
He is the head, Believers Are his members, and Therefore shall have communion with him in his Life.
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The effect is so infallible that now they are said to be raised up together, and made to sit in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.
The Effect is so infallible that now they Are said to be raised up together, and made to fit in heavenly places in christ jesus.
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If his Victory over our Enemies had been imperfect, and he had saved himself with difficulty and hazard, [ as it were by Fire, ] in the Apostle's expression, our Redemption had not been accomplish't:
If his Victory over our Enemies had been imperfect, and he had saved himself with difficulty and hazard, [ as it were by Fire, ] in the Apostle's expression, our Redemption had not been accomplished:
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But his Passion was triumphant, and is it conceivable that he should leave the Saints, his own by so many dear titles, under the power of Death? If Moses the Deliverer of Israel from the Tyranny of Pharaoh, would not suffer any thing of theirs, not an hoof to remain in the House of Bondage;
But his Passion was triumphant, and is it conceivable that he should leave the Saints, his own by so many dear titles, under the power of Death? If Moses the Deliverer of Israel from the Tyranny of Pharaoh, would not suffer any thing of theirs, not an hoof to remain in the House of Bondage;
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will our great Redeemer be less perfect in his Work? Shall our last Enemy always detain his Spoils, our Bodies, in the Grave? This would reflect upon his Love and Power.
will our great Redeemer be less perfect in his Work? Shall our last Enemy always detain his Spoils, our Bodies, in the Grave? This would reflect upon his Love and Power.
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'Tis recorded, to confirm our hopes, how early his Power was displaid in forcing the Grave to release its chained Captives:
It's recorded, to confirm our hope's, how early his Power was displayed in forcing the Grave to release its chained Captives:
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And many bodies of Saints which slept arose, and came out of the Graves after his Resurrection, And many bodies of Saints which slept arose, and Come out of the Graves After his Resurrection,
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and went into the holy City, and appeared unto many. and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.
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What better Earnest can we have that the strength of Death is broken? From what he has done to what he is able to do, the Consequence is clear.
What better Earnest can we have that the strength of Death is broken? From what he has done to what he is able to do, the Consequence is clear.
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The Apostle tells us, He will raise our vile bodies, and change them like unto his glorious Body, by that Power whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself.
The Apostle tells us, He will raise our vile bodies, and change them like unto his glorious Body, by that Power whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself.
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Our Redemption will then be compleat, and all the bitterness of Death past. The Redemption of the Soul is accomplish'd from Sin and Misery immediatly after Death:
Our Redemption will then be complete, and all the bitterness of Death past. The Redemption of the Soul is accomplished from since and Misery immediately After Death:
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but the Redemption of the Body is the last in order, and reserved to crown our Felicity at the Great Day.
but the Redemption of the Body is the last in order, and reserved to crown our Felicity At the Great Day.
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Then Death shall be swallowed up in Victory, abolish'd for ever. And O the joyful reunion of those dear Relatives after such a Divorce!
Then Death shall be swallowed up in Victory, abolished for ever. And O the joyful reunion of those dear Relatives After such a Divorce!
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when the Body that was so long detained in the loathsome Grave, shall be reformed with all glorious Perfections,
when the Body that was so long detained in the loathsome Grave, shall be reformed with all glorious Perfections,
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and be a fit Instrument for the Soul, and partaker with it in Blessedness and a consummate Immortality.
and be a fit Instrument for the Soul, and partaker with it in Blessedness and a consummate Immortality.
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'Tis said that those that wear rich Clothing are in Kings Houses:
It's said that those that wear rich Clothing Are in Kings Houses:
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but what are all the Robes of costly Folly wherein earthly Courtiers appear, to the Brightness and Beauty of the Spiritual Body wherewith the Saints shall be clothed, to qualify them for the Presence of the King of Kings,
but what Are all the Robes of costly Folly wherein earthly Courtiers appear, to the Brightness and Beauty of the Spiritual Body wherewith the Saints shall be clothed, to qualify them for the Presence of the King of Kings,
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and to be in his House for ever? But O the miserable Condition of the Wicked in that day!
and to be in his House for ever? But Oh the miserable Condition of the Wicked in that day!
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Death now breaks their Bodies and Souls into an irreconcilable Enmity, and how sad will their Conjunction be!
Death now breaks their Bodies and Souls into an irreconcilable Enmity, and how sad will their Conjunction be!
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the Soul will accuse the Body to have been Sins Solicitor, continually tempting to sensualities:
the Soul will accuse the Body to have been Sins Solicitor, continually tempting to Sensualities:
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and the body wil upbraid more than ever it allur'd the soul, for its wicked Compliance:
and the body will upbraid more than ever it allured the soul, for its wicked Compliance:
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Then the Sinner shall be an entire Sacrifice burning but never consumed.
Then the Sinner shall be an entire Sacrifice burning but never consumed.
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Now from the assurance of a blessed Resurrection by Christ, the foremention•d fear of Death is conquered in Beleivers. Now from the assurance of a blessed Resurrection by christ, the foremention•d Fear of Death is conquered in Believers.
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If the Doctrine of the Transmigration of Souls into other Bodies (the invention of Pythagoras ) inspired his Disciples with that fiery vigour,
If the Doctrine of the Transmigration of Souls into other Bodies (the invention of Pythagoras) inspired his Disciples with that fiery vigour,
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as to encounter the most present and apparent dangers, being fearless to part with the Life that should be restored;
as to encounter the most present and apparent dangers, being fearless to part with the Life that should be restored;
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how much more should a Christian with a holy confidence receive Death, knowing that the life of his Body shall not be finally lost,
how much more should a Christian with a holy confidence receive Death, knowing that the life of his Body shall not be finally lost,
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but renewed in a blessed Eternity?
but renewed in a blessed Eternity?
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The fourth General to be considered is, the Persons that have an interest in this blessed Priviledg.
The fourth General to be considered is, the Persons that have an Interest in this blessed Privilege.
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This inquiry is of infinite moment, both for the awakning of the secure, who vainly presume upon their interest in the Salvation of the Gospel,
This inquiry is of infinite moment, both for the awakening of the secure, who vainly presume upon their Interest in the Salvation of the Gospel,
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and for the confirming and encouraging the Saints.
and for the confirming and encouraging the Saints.
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And we have an infallible rule of trial declared by St. John: He that hath the Son, hath Life,
And we have an infallible Rule of trial declared by Saint John: He that hath the Son, hath Life,
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and he that hath not the Son, hath not Life. and he that hath not the Son, hath not Life.
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All the excellent and comfortable Benefits procur'd by our Saviour are communicated only to those who are united to him. All the excellent and comfortable Benefits procured by our Saviour Are communicated only to those who Are united to him.
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Particularly with respect to the present subject:
Particularly with respect to the present Subject:
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Justification, that great blessing of the Gospel, the compleat pardon of Sins, that disarms Death of its sting, is not common to all that are Christians in title,
Justification, that great blessing of the Gospel, the complete pardon of Sins, that disarms Death of its sting, is not Common to all that Are Christians in title,
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but is a priviledge with a limitation;
but is a privilege with a limitation;
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There is no Condemnation to those that are in Christ Jesus, vitally as their Head from whom are derived spiritual influences, There is no Condemnation to those that Are in christ jesus, vitally as their Head from whom Are derived spiritual influences,
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and judicially as their Advocate in Judgment;
and judicially as their Advocate in Judgement;
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and such are described by this infallible Character, who walk not after the Flesh, but after the Spirit.
and such Are described by this infallible Character, who walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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The blessedness after Death that is assured by a Voice from Heaven, is with this precise restriction, exclusive of all others:
The blessedness After Death that is assured by a Voice from Heaven, is with this precise restriction, exclusive of all Others:
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Blessed are the Dead that die in the Lord; they rest from their labours, and their works follow them. Blessed Are the Dead that die in the Lord; they rest from their labours, and their works follow them.
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The glorious Resurrection at the last Day, when the Bodies of the Saints that now rest in Hope, shall be incorruptible and immortal, is the consequence of union with him. Thus the Apostle declares;
The glorious Resurrection At the last Day, when the Bodies of the Saints that now rest in Hope, shall be incorruptible and immortal, is the consequence of Union with him. Thus the Apostle declares;
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As in Adam all die, so in Christ shall all be made alive. As in Adam all die, so in christ shall all be made alive.
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As all that were naturally in and from Adam the corupt fountain of Mankind, are under the sentence of Death; As all that were naturally in and from Adam the corrupt fountain of Mankind, Are under the sentence of Death;
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so all that are in Christ the Head of the Regenerate, shall partake of his blessed Life.
so all that Are in christ the Head of the Regenerate, shall partake of his blessed Life.
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Others shall be raised by his Power, as their Judg, but not as their Head:
Others shall be raised by his Power, as their Judge, but not as their Head:
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rais'd to be more miserable than Death can make them, not be transform'd into his glorious Resemblance;
raised to be more miserable than Death can make them, not be transformed into his glorious Resemblance;
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made capable of suffering an ever-dying Death, not revived to eternal Life. Now the bond of our union to Christ, is the holy Spirit derived from him,
made capable of suffering an ever-dying Death, not revived to Eternal Life. Now the bound of our Union to christ, is the holy Spirit derived from him,
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as the Head of the Church, and is the inward, powerful ▪ and lasting principle of Holiness, and new obedience in Believers.
as the Head of the Church, and is the inward, powerful ▪ and lasting principle of Holiness, and new Obedience in Believers.
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He that is joined to the Lord, is one Spirit: that is, by the Spirit of Holiness has a real participation of his Life, is both quickned and united to him. He that is joined to the Lord, is one Spirit: that is, by the Spirit of Holiness has a real participation of his Life, is both quickened and united to him.
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When the Prophet Elisha by the outward applying the parts of his Body to the dead Child, inspir'd life into him, there was no real union between them:
When the Prophet Elisha by the outward applying the parts of his Body to the dead Child, inspired life into him, there was no real Union between them:
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but Christ is by his Spirit so intimately united to Believers, that he lives in them, and they in him. The sanctifying Spirit renews the directing and commanding faculties, the fountains of moral actions;
but christ is by his Spirit so intimately united to Believers, that he lives in them, and they in him. The sanctifying Spirit renews the directing and commanding faculties, the fountains of moral actions;
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enlightens the Understanding with saving Knowledge, rectifies the obliquity of the Will, purifies the Affections,
enlightens the Understanding with Saving Knowledge, Rectifies the obliquity of the Will, Purifies the Affections,
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and reforms the Life, so that the same mind is in Christians as was in Christ; and as his Conversation was, such is theirs in the World.
and reforms the Life, so that the same mind is in Christians as was in christ; and as his Conversation was, such is theirs in the World.
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This divine Change is not wrought by natural Reason, tho assisted by the most powerful Arguments.
This divine Change is not wrought by natural Reason, though assisted by the most powerful Arguments.
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The breath of a Man may as easily dispel a Mist, or thaw a Frost,
The breath of a Man may as Easily dispel a Missed, or thaw a Frost,
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as humane directions and motives to Vertue can renew the Mind and Heart, and produce a holy frame of Soul towards God.
as humane directions and motives to Virtue can renew the Mind and Heart, and produce a holy frame of Soul towards God.
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Renewed Christians are said to be in the Spirit, illuminated, inclin'd and enabled by the Spirit to do God's Will;
Renewed Christians Are said to be in the Spirit, illuminated, inclined and enabled by the Spirit to do God's Will;
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and the Spirit of God to dwell in them, by his peculiar and eminent operations. They live in the Spirit, and walk in the Spirit.
and the Spirit of God to dwell in them, by his peculiar and eminent operations. They live in the Spirit, and walk in the Spirit.
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An Angel may assume a Body, and act by it: but the humane Soul enlivens it, and performs sensible operations by it.
an Angel may assume a Body, and act by it: but the humane Soul enlivens it, and performs sensible operations by it.
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And such a principle is the holy Spirit to the Soul, gives it spiritual life, activity and power for good Works.
And such a principle is the holy Spirit to the Soul, gives it spiritual life, activity and power for good Works.
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By what application of the Spirit's power this is produc'd is mysterious and inexplicable:
By what application of the Spirit's power this is produced is mysterious and inexplicable:
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but as the Apostle speaks of his rapture into the third Heavens, that he knew it was real,
but as the Apostle speaks of his rapture into the third Heavens, that he knew it was real,
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and heard unutterable things, tho how it was performed, whether in the body, or out of the body, he could not tell:
and herd unutterable things, though how it was performed, whither in the body, or out of the body, he could not tell:
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thus when a natural man, the current of whose thoughts, and affections, was to the things of this World, becomes spiritual,
thus when a natural man, the current of whose thoughts, and affections, was to the things of this World, becomes spiritual,
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when the carnal appetite is subdued, and sanctified Reason has the Throne, when he feels such strong and sweet impulsives to holiness as engage the Will,
when the carnal appetite is subdued, and sanctified Reason has the Throne, when he feels such strong and sweet impulsives to holiness as engage the Will,
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when the stream of his desires ascend to the things above, and his Life becomes holy and heavenly, he feels and knows this wonderful change,
when the stream of his Desires ascend to the things above, and his Life becomes holy and heavenly, he feels and knows this wondered change,
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tho the manner how it was wrought he cannot tell I will shew more fully this sanctifying work of the Spirit, that we may the better understand our state.
though the manner how it was wrought he cannot tell I will show more Fully this sanctifying work of the Spirit, that we may the better understand our state.
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The Spirit of God is denominated by various titles, the Spirit of Truth, the Spirit of Holiness, the Comforter, and represented by various types, by an Ointment that clarifies the Eye to see things aright, by cleansing refreshing Water, by purifying refining Fire, correspondent to his sacred operations in the Soul.
The Spirit of God is denominated by various titles, the Spirit of Truth, the Spirit of Holiness, the Comforter, and represented by various types, by an Ointment that clarifies the Eye to see things aright, by cleansing refreshing Water, by purifying refining Fire, correspondent to his sacred operations in the Soul.
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As the Spirit of Truth, he illuminates the Understanding to see the reality and excellency of supernatural and heavenly things, of the great Mysteries of Godliness, of Eternal Glory;
As the Spirit of Truth, he illuminates the Understanding to see the reality and excellency of supernatural and heavenly things, of the great Mysteres of Godliness, of Eternal Glory;
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so that a Christian in his most deliberate, solemn and composed thoughts, in his exactest valuation infinitely prefers them before the gaudy Vanities of this transient World.
so that a Christian in his most deliberate, solemn and composed thoughts, in his Exactest valuation infinitely prefers them before the gaudy Vanities of this Transient World.
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When the Eyes of the Mind are truly enlightned, present things appear, or rather disappear, as shadows.
When the Eyes of the Mind Are truly enlightened, present things appear, or rather disappear, as shadows.
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As the Spirit of Holiness he renews the Will and Affections, inspires the Soul with divine and unutterable desires after the Favour and Grace of God,
As the Spirit of Holiness he renews the Will and Affections, inspires the Soul with divine and unutterable Desires After the Favour and Grace of God,
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and communicates spiritual Power for the prosecution and obtaining those Desires.
and communicates spiritual Power for the prosecution and obtaining those Desires.
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The holy Spirit raises such a Love to God, that habitually and strongly inclines the Soul to obey his Commands.
The holy Spirit raises such a Love to God, that habitually and strongly inclines the Soul to obey his Commands.
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This is the most clear and essential Character of a Christian, the special and most excellent Property of a Saint, upon which all other holy Qualifications depend.
This is the most clear and essential Character of a Christian, the special and most excellent Property of a Saint, upon which all other holy Qualifications depend.
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As Reason is the first and chief excellence of Man, from whence his other Perfections are derived, that distinguish him from the Brutes,
As Reason is the First and chief excellence of Man, from whence his other Perfections Are derived, that distinguish him from the Brutus's,
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and give him a natural and regular preheminence and dominion over them, so that a Man is most properly defined a Reasonable Creature:
and give him a natural and regular pre-eminence and dominion over them, so that a Man is most properly defined a Reasonable Creature:
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Thus the Love of God is the most Divine Grace, the true Form of Holiness, the Root from whence all other Vertues spring and flourish,
Thus the Love of God is the most Divine Grace, the true From of Holiness, the Root from whence all other Virtues spring and flourish,
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and most peculiarly distinguish a Saint from Unregenerate Men, however adorn'd and accomplish'd; so that a Saint is most properly defined to be a Lover of God.
and most peculiarly distinguish a Saint from Unregenerate Men, however adorned and accomplished; so that a Saint is most properly defined to be a Lover of God.
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This is the Principle of true Holiness inherent in the Soul, and shining in the Conversation, that distinguishes the Sincerity of a Saint from the Art of Hypocrisy,
This is the Principle of true Holiness inherent in the Soul, and shining in the Conversation, that Distinguishes the Sincerity of a Saint from the Art of Hypocrisy,
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an affected appearance of Religion for carnal sordid respects: and from Civil Vertue, that restrains from what is ignominious and disgraceful to our Reputation,
an affected appearance of Religion for carnal sordid respects: and from Civil Virtue, that restrains from what is ignominious and disgraceful to our Reputation,
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and makes obnoxious to penalties of the Laws, and excites to praiseworthy Actions, upon worldly motives:
and makes obnoxious to penalties of the Laws, and excites to praiseworthy Actions, upon worldly motives:
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and from Philosophical Morality, that forbids Vice as contrary to Reason, and commends Vertue as the chief ornament and perfection of humane Nature, without a regard to please and glorify God.
and from Philosophical Morality, that forbids Vice as contrary to Reason, and commends Virtue as the chief ornament and perfection of humane Nature, without a regard to please and Glorify God.
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And Divine Love is the Principle of Universal Holiness.
And Divine Love is the Principle of Universal Holiness.
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Love is called the fulfilling of the Law, as 'tis a comprehensive Grace, & as it draws forth all the active powers of the Soul to do God's Will in an exact manner.
Love is called the fulfilling of the Law, as it's a comprehensive Grace, & as it draws forth all the active Powers of the Soul to do God's Will in an exact manner.
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Universal Obedience is the exercise of Love in various instances. As the Spouse in the Song of Solomon is transform'd in divers Representations;
Universal obedience is the exercise of Love in various instances. As the Spouse in the Song of Solomon is transformed in diverse Representations;
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sometimes as a Sister, sometimes as a Warriour, sometimes as the Keeper of a Vineyard, but she always acted as a Lover,
sometime as a Sister, sometime as a Warrior, sometime as the Keeper of a Vineyard, but she always acted as a Lover,
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and her cheif business was to please her Beloved.
and her chief business was to please her beloved.
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This Allegorical description of the Church, signifies that when the Soul is inflamed with the love of God, that affection will be active and discover its self in all it does or suffers in the service of God.
This Allegorical description of the Church, signifies that when the Soul is inflamed with the love of God, that affection will be active and discover its self in all it does or suffers in the service of God.
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This will make a Christian very desirous and diligent to please God in all things, and careful not to displease him in any thing;
This will make a Christian very desirous and diligent to please God in all things, and careful not to displease him in any thing;
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for that is the inseparable effect of Love.
for that is the inseparable Effect of Love.
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The felicity of the natural temper, and the force of Education, may cause a loathing of some Evils,
The felicity of the natural temper, and the force of Education, may cause a loathing of Some Evils,
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and dispose to some good Works, but with a reserved delight in other sins, and a secret exception against other duties.
and dispose to Some good Works, but with a reserved delight in other Sins, and a secret exception against other duties.
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Servile fear is a partial principle, and causes an unequal respect to the Divine Precepts: it restrains from sins of greater guilt, at which Conscience takes fire:
Servile Fear is a partial principle, and Causes an unequal respect to the Divine Precepts: it restrains from Sins of greater guilt, At which Conscience Takes fire:
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it urges to some duties, the neglect of which causes disquiet:
it urges to Some duties, the neglect of which Causes disquiet:
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but the Love of God causes the hatred of Sin, and therefore 'tis against all Sin, not only to prevent the exercise of it,
but the Love of God Causes the hatred of since, and Therefore it's against all since, not only to prevent the exercise of it,
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but to eradicate it out of the soul.
but to eradicate it out of the soul.
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All the fearful consequences of Sin do not render it so odious to a gracious Spirit, as its own proper idea and intrinsick evil,
All the fearful consequences of since do not render it so odious to a gracious Spirit, as its own proper idea and intrinsic evil,
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as 'tis contrary to the holy Nature and Law of God. Love unites the soul to God, and turns the thoughts continually to him:
as it's contrary to the holy Nature and Law of God. Love unites the soul to God, and turns the thoughts continually to him:
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and the lively sense of his Majesty and Presence, who is so pure that he cannot behold iniquity, causes an aversion from all that is dispjeasing to his Divine Eyes.
and the lively sense of his Majesty and Presence, who is so pure that he cannot behold iniquity, Causes an aversion from all that is dispjeasing to his Divine Eyes.
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And from hence it is that a zeasous Lover of God is frequent and strict in reviewing his heart and ways,
And from hence it is that a zeasous Lover of God is frequent and strict in reviewing his heart and ways,
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and upon the discovery of sinful failings, renews his repentance, which is the exercise of grief and Love,
and upon the discovery of sinful failings, renews his Repentance, which is the exercise of grief and Love,
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and renews his purposes of more care and circumspection for the future ▪ Love aspires to be like God in all possible degrees of Purity:
and renews his Purposes of more care and circumspection for the future ▪ Love aspires to be like God in all possible Degrees of Purity:
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for it inflames our desires after his Favour, as that which is better than Life,
for it inflames our Desires After his Favour, as that which is better than Life,
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and all the sweetest enjoyments of it, and Hoiiness is the powerful attractive of God's delightful Love to us.
and all the Sweetest enjoyments of it, and Hoiiness is the powerful Attractive of God's delightful Love to us.
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Love is the principle of free, ingenuous, and joyful Obedience. 'Twas our Saviour's Meat and Drink to do the Will of his Father.
Love is the principle of free, ingenuous, and joyful obedience. 'Twas our Saviour's Meat and Drink to do the Will of his Father.
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For Love is the fountain of Pleasure, it moves the Soul with Election and Liberty, and makes every thing grateful that proceeds from it.
For Love is the fountain of Pleasure, it moves the Soul with Election and Liberty, and makes every thing grateful that proceeds from it.
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Therefore the Apostle declares, that the Law is not made for a righteous Man: that is, as it is enforc'd by terrible penalties, to constrain rebellious sinners to obedience:
Therefore the Apostle declares, that the Law is not made for a righteous Man: that is, as it is enforced by terrible penalties, to constrain rebellious Sinners to Obedience:
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for Love is an internal living Law in the heart, and has an Imperial Power over his Actions.
for Love is an internal living Law in the heart, and has an Imperial Power over his Actions.
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And this also distinguishes the renovation of one sanctified by the Spirit, from the imperfect change that is made in the unregenerate.
And this also Distinguishes the renovation of one sanctified by the Spirit, from the imperfect change that is made in the unregenerate.
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They may stop the eruption of corrupt Nature, but are like Swine that being wash'd, have an inclination to wallow in the Mire:
They may stop the eruption of corrupt Nature, but Are like Swine that being washed, have an inclination to wallow in the Mire:
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they may by strong impressions of Fear be urged to do many good things;
they may by strong impressions of fear be urged to do many good things;
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but in this they are like a Boul that is thrown with such violence, as controuls the drawing of the Bias,
but in this they Are like a Boul that is thrown with such violence, as controls the drawing of the Bias,
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& makes it run contrary to it. But Love enclines the Soul to obey the holy motions of the Spirit with facility:
& makes it run contrary to it. But Love inclines the Soul to obey the holy motions of the Spirit with facility:
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as the Wheels in Ezekiel 's Vision turned every way with readiness as the Spirit mov'd them.
as the Wheels in Ezekielem is Vision turned every Way with readiness as the Spirit moved them.
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And with holy Love there is a spiritual Power cōmunicated, that both the natural averseness & impotence to what is good may be healed.
And with holy Love there is a spiritual Power communicated, that both the natural averseness & impotence to what is good may be healed.
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By the virtue of the sanctifying Spirit, the Soul that was dead, absolutely unable to perform spiritual and supernatural Acts, is revived to a kind of Omnipotence, it can do all things, required by the Evangelical Covenant, by the new Law that is in the hands of our merciful Mediator for Salvation.
By the virtue of the sanctifying Spirit, the Soul that was dead, absolutely unable to perform spiritual and supernatural Acts, is revived to a kind of Omnipotence, it can do all things, required by the Evangelical Covenant, by the new Law that is in the hands of our merciful Mediator for Salvation.
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'Tis true, there are reliques of sin in the best, and the Flesh and Spirit are repugnant Principles warring against one another:
It's true, there Are Relics of since in the best, and the Flesh and Spirit Are repugnant Principles warring against one Another:
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but the holy Spirit will make no capitulation or composition with sin, but is so predominant that sin is gradually subdued,
but the holy Spirit will make no capitulation or composition with since, but is so predominant that since is gradually subdued,
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and does not so freely and frequently break forth, as it does from the unrenewed.
and does not so freely and frequently break forth, as it does from the unrenewed.
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By the accession of his strength we are enabled to mortify the deeds of the Body, to crucify the Flesh with the affections and lust thereof:
By the accession of his strength we Are enabled to mortify the Deeds of the Body, to crucify the Flesh with the affections and lust thereof:
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And to perform holy Duties, with freedom, alacrity and zeal, in such a manner as is acceptable to God.
And to perform holy Duties, with freedom, alacrity and zeal, in such a manner as is acceptable to God.
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In short, saving Grace is distinguisht from that which is common to the unregenerate, by its prevalency and constancy.
In short, Saving Grace is distinguished from that which is Common to the unregenerate, by its prevalency and constancy.
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There may be a declination in the Saints tending to a downfal;
There may be a declination in the Saints tending to a downfall;
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but the Seed of God, that supernatural Grace that remains in them, will by the power of the holy Spirit recover the supremacy.
but the Seed of God, that supernatural Grace that remains in them, will by the power of the holy Spirit recover the supremacy.
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Others may be enlightned, and feel some good motions, and transient touches, as Saul had his rapture among the Prophets;
Others may be enlightened, and feel Some good motions, and Transient touches, as Saul had his rapture among the prophets;
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but they are not truly, entirely, and perseveringly converted to God. They are not proof against the allurements or terrors of the World.
but they Are not truly, entirely, and perseveringly converted to God. They Are not proof against the allurements or terrors of the World.
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They make a fair profession till they are try'd by temptations.
They make a fair profession till they Are tried by temptations.
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Congealed drops of water appear like solid Chrystal, till the warm beams of the Sun dissolve them,
Congealed drops of water appear like solid Crystal, till the warm beams of the Sun dissolve them,
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and discover the hypocrisie of the Chrystal.
and discover the hypocrisy of the Crystal.
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False Jewels may seem to have the luster of Diamonds, till they are broke by a fall, and discovered to be Glass.
False Jewels may seem to have the luster of Diamonds, till they Are broke by a fallen, and discovered to be Glass.
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Thus the Riches, the Honours and Pleasures of the Flesh melt some, and temporal Evils break the resolutions of others,
Thus the Riches, the Honours and Pleasures of the Flesh melt Some, and temporal Evils break the resolutions of Others,
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and make it evident they were not sincere Converts. But where the holy Spirit savingly works, he is said to dwell:
and make it evident they were not sincere Converts. But where the holy Spirit savingly works, he is said to dwell:
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he is not like a Passenger, or a Tenant at will, that neglects the House,
he is not like a Passenger, or a Tenant At will, that neglects the House,
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and suffers it to fall into ruine, but as the Proprietary and Owner he keeps perpetual residence in true Christians,
and suffers it to fallen into ruin, but as the Proprietary and Owner he keeps perpetual residence in true Christians,
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and by his continual influence preserves them from final Apostacy.
and by his continual influence preserves them from final Apostasy.
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Now from hence we may judg whether we have an interest in Christ and his Benefits.
Now from hence we may judge whither we have an Interest in christ and his Benefits.
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For the Apostle clearly tells us, that if any Man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
For the Apostle clearly tells us, that if any Man have not the Spirit of christ, he is none of his.
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By this sacred Signature, we are appropriated to Christ, and visibly distinguish'd from the World.
By this sacred Signature, we Are appropriated to christ, and visibly distinguished from the World.
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For tho the secret and pure influences of the Spirit in the soul are only known to the person that feels them,
For though the secret and pure influences of the Spirit in the soul Are only known to the person that feels them,
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yet his active inspirations are declarative of his presence and power in the outward conversation.
yet his active inspirations Are declarative of his presence and power in the outward Conversation.
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As the Wind that is of so thin and subtil a nature that 'tis invisible in it self,
As the Wind that is of so thin and subtle a nature that it's invisible in it self,
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but we certainly know from what point it blows by the course and way that the Ship makes:
but we Certainly know from what point it blows by the course and Way that the Ship makes:
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thus the Spirit of God, who is compared to the Wind, is discovered by an infallible Indication, his fruits and effects in a holy Life.
thus the Spirit of God, who is compared to the Wind, is discovered by an infallible Indication, his fruits and effects in a holy Life.
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And those who have communion with Christ by his Spirit, have a share in his Victories,
And those who have communion with christ by his Spirit, have a share in his Victories,
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and may with confidence meet the last enemy Death:
and may with confidence meet the last enemy Death:
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For we are assured, If the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in us, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken our mortal Bodies, by the Spirit that dwelleth in us.
For we Are assured, If the Spirit of him that raised up jesus from the dead dwell in us, he that raised up christ from the dead shall also quicken our Mortal Bodies, by the Spirit that dwells in us.
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A preparative conformity to Christ in Grace, will be followed with a consummate in Glory.
A preparative conformity to christ in Grace, will be followed with a consummate in Glory.
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But those who never felt the sanctifying efficacy of the Spirit in their hearts and lives,
But those who never felt the sanctifying efficacy of the Spirit in their hearts and lives,
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tho they are Christians in profession, yet they have no other union with Christ, than a dead Branch with a Tree that receives no sap and virtue from it;
though they Are Christians in profession, yet they have no other Union with christ, than a dead Branch with a Tree that receives no sap and virtue from it;
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or an artificial Member joyned to the Body, that may have the outward clothing and ornaments proper to that part,
or an artificial Member joined to the Body, that may have the outward clothing and Ornament proper to that part,
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but derives no life and sense from it. Whoever is in Christ is a new Creature.
but derives no life and sense from it. Whoever is in christ is a new Creature.
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And only those who partake in the first resurrection from Sin, shall be exempted from the power of the second Death, and upon just grounds are freed from the terrors of the first. And only those who partake in the First resurrection from since, shall be exempted from the power of the second Death, and upon just grounds Are freed from the terrors of the First.
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To apply this point, let us,
To apply this point, let us,
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1. Consider our dear Obligations to our blessed Saviour, who to free us from the sting and enslaving fear of Death, submitted to it with all its terrors from God and wicked Men.
1. Consider our dear Obligations to our blessed Saviour, who to free us from the sting and enslaving Fear of Death, submitted to it with all its terrors from God and wicked Men.
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He felt a sadness to an Agony in his Soul, and suffered the equal extreamities of Ignominy and Torment in his Body.
He felt a sadness to an Agony in his Soul, and suffered the equal extremities of Ignominy and Torment in his Body.
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The Favour of God was intercepted from him, that it may shine upon us in that gloomy hour.
The Favour of God was intercepted from him, that it may shine upon us in that gloomy hour.
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And all his terrible Sufferings, tho foreknown by his enlightened mind, could not weaken his determined Will to undergo them for us:
And all his terrible Sufferings, though foreknown by his enlightened mind, could not weaken his determined Will to undergo them for us:
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But when Peter regarded with a more tender eye his Life than our Salvation, he was repell'd with indignation. Unparallell'd Love!
But when Peter regarded with a more tender eye his Life than our Salvation, he was repelled with Indignation. Unparalleled Love!
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no less than divine, transcending all the instances of humane affection.
no less than divine, transcending all the instances of humane affection.
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The highest kind and excess of Love amongst Men is to die for another, and the highest degree in that kind is to die to save an Enemy;
The highest kind and excess of Love among Men is to die for Another, and the highest degree in that kind is to die to save an Enemy;
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and of this our Saviour is the singular Example. Love incomprehensible! it passes knowledge, and all understanding but his who exprest it.
and of this our Saviour is the singular Exampl. Love incomprehensible! it passes knowledge, and all understanding but his who expressed it.
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His Love was equal to the heighth of his Glory from whence he descended, and the depth of his sufferings that he sustained in our stead.
His Love was equal to the height of his Glory from whence he descended, and the depth of his sufferings that he sustained in our stead.
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By washing us from our sins in his Blood, he makes us Kings, dignifies us with spiritual Soveraignty over not only defiling, but disturbing passions. By washing us from our Sins in his Blood, he makes us Kings, Dignifies us with spiritual Sovereignty over not only defiling, but disturbing passion.
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The freest and most confident Sinner in the World, that rebels against the Divine Laws without restraint, is a slave not only under the chains of his imperious Lusts,
The Freest and most confident Sinner in the World, that rebels against the Divine Laws without restraint, is a slave not only under the chains of his imperious Lustiest,
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but in that he is liable to the scourgings of Conscience when ever awaken'd, and to the servile fear of Death every day.
but in that he is liable to the scourgings of Conscience when ever awakened, and to the servile Fear of Death every day.
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But the sincere Christian has a clear and sweet peace, a blessed tranquillity from the tormenting apprehensions and fears of Death, that are the just consequents of guilt.
But the sincere Christian has a clear and sweet peace, a blessed tranquillity from the tormenting apprehensions and fears of Death, that Are the just consequents of guilt.
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One of the ancient Romans highly celebrates the Astronomers who discover'd the true Causes of the Eclipses of the Sun and Moon,
One of the ancient Roman highly celebrates the Astronomers who discovered the true Causes of the Eclipses of the Sun and Moon,
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and freed the World from the double darkness of Ignorance and Fear, which believed the obscuring of those great Lights were the fainting fits of Nature, and mortal symptoms threatning an universal Calamity.
and freed the World from the double darkness of Ignorance and fear, which believed the obscuring of those great Lights were the fainting fits of Nature, and Mortal symptoms threatening an universal Calamity.
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But what Praise and Blessing is due to our Saviour, who hath given us infallible assurance that the death of the Righteous is not as the heathen World imagin'd,
But what Praise and Blessing is due to our Saviour, who hath given us infallible assurance that the death of the Righteous is not as the heathen World imagined,
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an irreparable loss of Life, but a short eclipsing of this low and mean Light that is common to sensitive creatures, to be restored more excellent and permanent in Heaven;
an irreparable loss of Life, but a short eclipsing of this low and mean Light that is Common to sensitive creatures, to be restored more excellent and permanent in Heaven;
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where those Stars shine in the Divine Presence for ever. Thanks be to God which gives us the Victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
where those Stars shine in the Divine Presence for ever. Thanks be to God which gives us the Victory through our Lord jesus christ.
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This should render him infinitely precious to us, and inflame our Hearts with desires equal to our Obligations to serve him.
This should render him infinitely precious to us, and inflame our Hearts with Desires equal to our Obligations to serve him.
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2. Let us make it the main business of our lives to remove from our Souls the just fears of Death.
2. Let us make it the main business of our lives to remove from our Souls the just fears of Death.
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'Tis one of the solemn follies of the World to fear where there is no cause ▪ As if a Sentinel should mistake Gloworms in the Night for lighted Matches, and give a false Alarm:
It's one of the solemn follies of the World to Fear where there is no cause ▪ As if a Sentinel should mistake Glowworms in the Night for lighted Matches, and give a false Alarm:
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but 'tis a worse folly, tho pleasing, not to fear when there is the greatest reason to excite it.
but it's a Worse folly, though pleasing, not to Fear when there is the greatest reason to excite it.
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And 'tis so in the present Case:
And it's so in the present Case:
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for the most are without the fear of Death, that should make them serious in preparing for it:
for the most Are without the Fear of Death, that should make them serious in preparing for it:
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nay to maintain their security, are as unwilling to hear Conscience declare the wretchedness of their condition with respect to Eternity,
nay to maintain their security, Are as unwilling to hear Conscience declare the wretchedness of their condition with respect to Eternity,
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as Ahab was the Prophet Michaiah, who always foretold evil things to him.
as Ahab was the Prophet Michaiah, who always foretold evil things to him.
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'Twas the chief design of the Philosophers by Principles of Reason to fortify themselves against all frightful Accidents,
'Twas the chief Design of the Philosophers by Principles of Reason to fortify themselves against all frightful Accidents,
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and with a masculine Mind, and an Heart ardent with generous Spirits to encounter this inevitable Evil. When one of them was threatned by the Emperor Antigonus with present Death, he boldly replied, Threaten this to your dissolute Courtiers that are softned and melted by sensual pleasures,
and with a masculine Mind, and an Heart Ardent with generous Spirits to encounter this inevitable Evil. When one of them was threatened by the Emperor Antigonus with present Death, he boldly replied, Threaten this to your dissolute Courtiers that Are softened and melted by sensual pleasures,
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and easily receptive of terrible impressions, not to a Philosopher to whom Death is contemptible in any appearance.
and Easily receptive of terrible impressions, not to a Philosopher to whom Death is contemptible in any appearance.
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This was a piece of affected Bravery, for Pagan Philosophy could never furnish them with Armor of Proof against the Dart of our last Enemy.
This was a piece of affected Bravery, for Pagan Philosophy could never furnish them with Armour of Proof against the Dart of our last Enemy.
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But the Gospel assuring us that Death is an entrance into Immortality, makes that to be the reality of a Christian, that was a vain boast of the Philosophers.
But the Gospel assuring us that Death is an Entrance into Immortality, makes that to be the reality of a Christian, that was a vain boast of the Philosophers.
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Now that we may be establish'd in that blessed Tranquillity that Death cannot discompose, the following Directions are infinitely useful.
Now that we may be established in that blessed Tranquillity that Death cannot discompose, the following Directions Are infinitely useful.
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1. We must give all diligence to be in a state of Reconciliation with God.
1. We must give all diligence to be in a state of Reconciliation with God.
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The things requisit to that are, as the Apostle declares, Repentance towards God, and Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
The things requisite to that Are, as the Apostle declares, Repentance towards God, and Faith in the Lord jesus christ.
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Repentance includes a Godly sorrow for Sins past, with a detestation and forsaking them sincerely, without hypocrisy, Repentance includes a Godly sorrow for Sins past, with a detestation and forsaking them sincerely, without hypocrisy,
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and entirely, without partiality in the heart and conversation.
and entirely, without partiality in the heart and Conversation.
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'Tis call'd Repentence from dead works: the proper name of our Sins, that deserve eternal Death ▪ By repentance we return to Obedience that is due to God our Maker and Lawgiver.
It's called Repentance from dead works: the proper name of our Sins, that deserve Eternal Death ▪ By Repentance we return to obedience that is due to God our Maker and Lawgiver.
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Faith respects the Redeemer, who by his Blood shed on the Cross, and pleaded in Heaven, reconciles God to penitent Sinners.
Faith respects the Redeemer, who by his Blood shed on the Cross, and pleaded in Heaven, reconciles God to penitent Sinners.
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The belief of his merciful and powerful Mediation for our acceptance and Pardon, works by Love, and constrains us to dedicate our selves in a devoted propriety to his Glory and Service,
The belief of his merciful and powerful Mediation for our acceptance and Pardon, works by Love, and constrains us to dedicate our selves in a devoted propriety to his Glory and Service,
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and to live according to that Dedication. These two are absolutely necessary to the vital and salvifical state of a Christian.
and to live according to that Dedication. These two Are absolutely necessary to the vital and salvifical state of a Christian.
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And as soon as a person sincerely repents and believes, he is justified before God, and if he dies will certainly obtain eternal Glory.
And as soon as a person sincerely repents and believes, he is justified before God, and if he die will Certainly obtain Eternal Glory.
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This should be the early and most speedy work of our Lives:
This should be the early and most speedy work of our Lives:
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for the delay of Repentance, and neglect of securing the Favour of God, arms Death with more stings and terrors.
for the Delay of Repentance, and neglect of securing the Favour of God, arms Death with more stings and terrors.
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(1.) 'Tis direct Rebellion against God, who commands us to hear his Voice to day, obediently and immediately, upon no less penalty than being excluded from his blessed Rest for ever.
(1.) It's Direct Rebellion against God, who commands us to hear his Voice to day, obediently and immediately, upon no less penalty than being excluded from his blessed Rest for ever.
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Yet the self-flattering Sinner preaches another Gospel to himself, and runs in hazard of Damnation and the eternal Curse every hour.
Yet the self-flattering Sinner Preaches Another Gospel to himself, and runs in hazard of Damnation and the Eternal Curse every hour.
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(2.) 'Tis the most provoking Abuse of his Mercy and Patience that should lead Men to Repentance.
(2.) It's the most provoking Abuse of his Mercy and Patience that should led Men to Repentance.
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He can in the twinkling of an Eye, in the beating of a Pulse, cut off the Sinner:
He can in the twinkling of an Eye, in the beating of a Pulse, Cut off the Sinner:
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'tis as easy to his power as to will it. And there's no consideration should be so meltting and moving as his Clemency.
it's as easy to his power as to will it. And there's no consideration should be so melting and moving as his Clemency.
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We reade of David that he had more than once in his power Saul his unjust and implacable enemy, and spared him:
We read of David that he had more than once in his power Saul his unjust and implacable enemy, and spared him:
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the effect of it was, that Saul became so softned, and under such compunction of spirit, that he wept, confest his guilt,
the Effect of it was, that Saul became so softened, and under such compunction of Spirit, that he wept, confessed his guilt,
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and desisted from persecuting him, overcome by that unexampled Love:
and desisted from persecuting him, overcome by that unexampled Love:
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If a Man find his Enemy, will he let him go? And yet Men take advantage from the goodness of God securely to despise his Laws. If a Man find his Enemy, will he let him go? And yet Men take advantage from the Goodness of God securely to despise his Laws.
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(3.) How justly will this render divine Mercy inexorable to their Prayers and Tears in their extremity? When a Roman Gentleman, that had wasted a great Estate by Luxury,
(3.) How justly will this render divine Mercy inexorable to their Prayers and Tears in their extremity? When a Roman Gentleman, that had wasted a great Estate by Luxury,
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and was wont to revel in the Night and sleep in the Day, petitioned the Emperor Tiberius to relieve his poverty, he was dismist with this upbraiding Answer, Sero experrectus es, You are risen too late.
and was wont to revel in the Night and sleep in the Day, petitioned the Emperor Tiberius to relieve his poverty, he was dismissed with this upbraiding Answer, Sero experrectus es, You Are risen too late.
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He never opened his Eyes to see his Condition till it was past remedy.
He never opened his Eyes to see his Condition till it was passed remedy.
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This is the sad case of many Souls that waste the seasons of Grace, and are careless of their Duty till they are upon the point of perishing,
This is the sad case of many Souls that waste the seasons of Grace, and Are careless of their Duty till they Are upon the point of perishing,
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and then address themselves to God for his Favour and Pardon, but are justly rejected with the reproaches of their obstinate neglect of Salvation in the time of their lives.
and then address themselves to God for his Favour and Pardon, but Are justly rejected with the Reproaches of their obstinate neglect of Salvation in the time of their lives.
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(4.) Repentance that is indispensibly required to qualify us for Mercy, is far more difficult and hazardous by Mens deferring of it.
(4.) Repentance that is Indispensibly required to qualify us for Mercy, is Far more difficult and hazardous by Men's deferring of it.
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The last guilty disposition that seals up the Damnation of the Sinner, is Impenitence.
The last guilty disposition that Seals up the Damnation of the Sinner, is Impenitence.
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Now he that delays the returning to his Duty, shall have more cause to repent hereafter, but less will and power.
Now he that delays the returning to his Duty, shall have more cause to Repent hereafter, but less will and power.
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For the continuance in Sin hardens the heart, and that which is indisposition, will become averseness and obstinacy.
For the Continuance in since hardens the heart, and that which is indisposition, will become averseness and obstinacy.
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The heart with difficulty changes its last end:
The heart with difficulty changes its last end:
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Actions may be suddenly changed, when there is a disability to perform them, but the inward inclination to Sin, without supernatural Grace, remains.
Actions may be suddenly changed, when there is a disability to perform them, but the inward inclination to since, without supernatural Grace, remains.
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And is it reasonable to expect the least breathings of the Spirit, any divine Assistance,
And is it reasonable to expect the least breathings of the Spirit, any divine Assistance,
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after long resisting his holy Excitations? God threatens, My Spirit shall not alwayes strive with Man;
After long resisting his holy Excitations? God threatens, My Spirit shall not always strive with Man;
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And to the forsaken Sinner the seasons of Grace are as irrevocable as his wasted mis-spent time.
And to the forsaken Sinner the seasons of Grace Are as irrevocable as his wasted misspent time.
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The Delayer does not trust, but tempt divine Mercy.
The Delayer does not trust, but tempt divine Mercy.
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(5.) The numerous Examples of those who have deferred Repentance and Reconciliation with God,
(5.) The numerous Examples of those who have deferred Repentance and Reconciliation with God,
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and at last died in their sins, should terrify Men, if they are not wrought on in a more excellent way. 1. Some presume upon the vigour of their Youth or Complexion,
and At last died in their Sins, should terrify Men, if they Are not wrought on in a more excellent Way. 1. some presume upon the vigour of their Youth or Complexion,
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and think when they have satiated themselves with the pleasures of Sin, when they have the freest vacancy,
and think when they have satiated themselves with the pleasures of since, when they have the Freest vacancy,
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and are retir'd from the affairs of the World, there will be a convenient season for making their peace with God.
and Are retired from the affairs of the World, there will be a convenient season for making their peace with God.
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And how often are they suddenly cut off, the first symptom of their sickness is Death,
And how often Are they suddenly Cut off, the First Symptom of their sickness is Death,
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and what the Angel with such solemnity declared, that time should be no more, is verified concerning them, by an unexpected dissolution. 2. Some that continue a while in sickness and languishings, do not apply themselves seriously to God, upon the hopes of recovery.
and what the Angel with such solemnity declared, that time should be no more, is verified Concerning them, by an unexpected dissolution. 2. some that continue a while in sickness and languishings, do not apply themselves seriously to God, upon the hope's of recovery.
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And this hope is cherish'd by the mortal love, the cruel deceit of friends, who are unwilling to let them see their danger,
And this hope is cherished by the Mortal love, the cruel deceit of Friends, who Are unwilling to let them see their danger,
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lest their spirits should sink under it. And thus many die in an unprepared state. 3. Others that are guilty, and graceless,
lest their spirits should sink under it. And thus many die in an unprepared state. 3. Others that Are guilty, and graceless,
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tho distant from Death and Hell but a few hours, are secure as Jonah, who slept in the midst of a Tempest at Sea. The tenour of their lives discovers this to be divine Vengeance, they are seiz'd with a spirit of slumber,
though distant from Death and Hell but a few hours, Are secure as Jonah, who slept in the midst of a Tempest At Sea. The tenor of their lives discovers this to be divine Vengeance, they Are seized with a Spirit of slumber,
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and pass without fear into the state of everlasting desperation. 4. Others who have lived in careless security,
and pass without Fear into the state of everlasting desperation. 4. Others who have lived in careless security,
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as if they had made a Covenant with Death, yet upon the near approaches of it,
as if they had made a Covenant with Death, yet upon the near Approaches of it,
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when they see Death before them attended with Judgment, and Judgment Hell; as we read of Sisera, who from extream Fear past to extream Security:
when they see Death before them attended with Judgement, and Judgement Hell; as we read of Sisera, who from extreme fear passed to extreme Security:
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so on the contrary, these self-deceivers from extream Security have fallen into extream Fear.
so on the contrary, these Self-deceivers from extreme Security have fallen into extreme fear.
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Then Truth and Conscience, that were so long under unrighteous restraints, break the Fetters, and terribly charge the sinner.
Then Truth and Conscience, that were so long under unrighteous restraints, break the Fetters, and terribly charge the sinner.
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Then innumerable Acts which they thought to be innocent, appear to be sins, and Sin that they made light of, to be infinitely evil,
Then innumerable Acts which they Thought to be innocent, appear to be Sins, and since that they made Light of, to be infinitely evil,
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and in the highest degree hateful to God. And sometimes by the suggestions of the enemy of Souls, they are overwhelm'd with despair,
and in the highest degree hateful to God. And sometime by the suggestions of the enemy of Souls, they Are overwhelmed with despair,
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and their last Error is worse than the first. 5. Others are deceived with things that are short of true repentance,
and their last Error is Worse than the First. 5. Others Are deceived with things that Are short of true Repentance,
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and mistake a false peace for a true, and asswage the anguish of Conscience by palliating remedies.
and mistake a false peace for a true, and assuage the anguish of Conscience by palliating remedies.
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Their sorrowful sense of Sin, their Prayers, their resolutions of Amendments, are the product of servile Fear, that is ineffectual to Salvation.
Their sorrowful sense of since, their Prayers, their resolutions of Amendments, Are the product of servile fear, that is ineffectual to Salvation.
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And as 'tis with crafty Tradesmen that take up much upon trust when they are ready to breaking;
And as it's with crafty Tradesmen that take up much upon trust when they Are ready to breaking;
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so they are very liberal of their promises of Reformation, when in their own apprehension near dying.
so they Are very liberal of their promises of Reformation, when in their own apprehension near dying.
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But how often does Experience convince us of the inefficacy of a sick-bed Repentance? How many that were very penitent and devout, with one foot as it were in the Grave,
But how often does Experience convince us of the inefficacy of a sickbed Repentance? How many that were very penitent and devout, with one foot as it were in the Grave,
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and another in Hell, and were as a Brand pluck'd out of the Fire, and the fear of Death being removed, all the pangs of Conscience, the religious Affections that were felt and exprest by them vanish as the morning dew? Now converting Grace is distinguish'd by its radication and efficacy, not only from the meer pretences of those who know their own insincerity,
and Another in Hell, and were as a Brand plucked out of the Fire, and the Fear of Death being removed, all the pangs of Conscience, the religious Affections that were felt and expressed by them vanish as the morning due? Now converting Grace is distinguished by its radication and efficacy, not only from the mere pretences of those who know their own insincerity,
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but from the real workings of Conscience, and the imperfect dispositions to good that are in the Unrenewed.
but from the real workings of Conscience, and the imperfect dispositions to good that Are in the Unrenewed.
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And those persons who with the return of Health have returned to their Sins again,
And those Persons who with the return of Health have returned to their Sins again,
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if they had died with their religious resolutions, would have presum'd that their repentance was unto Life, and of their interest in the divine Mercy.
if they had died with their religious resolutions, would have presumed that their Repentance was unto Life, and of their Interest in the divine Mercy.
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The Heart is deceitful above all things, and above all things deceitful to it self.The Heart is deceitful above all things, and above all things deceitful to it self.
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6. But supposing in the last hours there be an unfeigned closing with Christ according to the Gospel-Covenant,
6. But supposing in the last hours there be an unfeigned closing with christ according to the Gospel covenant,
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and a cordial change from the love of Sin to the love of Holiness, this person shall certainly not miss of Heaven,
and a cordial change from the love of since to the love of Holiness, this person shall Certainly not miss of Heaven,
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but Death will be less comfortable, than if he had in the course of his Life declared the truth and power of Grace in such acts and fruits as are suitable to it. The sum is this:
but Death will be less comfortable, than if he had in the course of his Life declared the truth and power of Grace in such acts and fruits as Are suitable to it. The sum is this:
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the vain hope of living long, and being reconciled to God when they please, is the fatal foundation of Mens Sins and Misery.
the vain hope of living long, and being reconciled to God when they please, is the fatal Foundation of Men's Sins and Misery.
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They apply the Word of God against the Mind of God, and securely provoke him, as if they could take Heaven by violence in contradiction to the Gospel.
They apply the Word of God against the Mind of God, and securely provoke him, as if they could take Heaven by violence in contradiction to the Gospel.
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But they usually dispose of that time they shal never injoy, or presume upon that pardoning Mercy and assisting Grace they shall never obtain.
But they usually dispose of that time they shall never enjoy, or presume upon that pardoning Mercy and assisting Grace they shall never obtain.
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We are commanded to seek the Lord while he may be found, a sad intimation that 'tis not in our power to find him to our comfort when we please.
We Are commanded to seek the Lord while he may be found, a sad intimation that it's not in our power to find him to our Comfort when we please.
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He spares long, but abused Patience will deliver Sinners to revenging Justice. Sampson was three times in the Chamber of his Lust exposed to Treachery and escap'd,
He spares long, but abused Patience will deliver Sinners to revenging justice. Sampson was three times in the Chamber of his Lust exposed to Treachery and escaped,
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but the fourth time he said, I will arise, but was surpriz'd by his Enemies, and lost his strength and sight and liberty.
but the fourth time he said, I will arise, but was surprised by his Enemies, and lost his strength and sighed and liberty.
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I doubt not that some are wonderfully converted and saved at last, but these special Mercies are like our Saviour's passing in the Way,
I doubt not that Some Are wonderfully converted and saved At last, but these special mercies Are like our Saviour's passing in the Way,
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and by his miraculous Virtue healing the two blind persons, when great numbers remain'd uncured.
and by his miraculous Virtue healing the two blind Persons, when great numbers remained uncured.
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We read a prodigious story in the Book of Kings, that a Captain and his fifty went to Elias to command him to come to the King;
We read a prodigious story in the Book of Kings, that a Captain and his fifty went to Elias to command him to come to the King;
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and immediately a tempest of Lightning destroyed them.
and immediately a tempest of Lightning destroyed them.
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Now who would think it possible that another Captain and his fifty should be so desperate, that having the Ashes and Reliques of these miserable Carcases smoking before their Eyes,
Now who would think it possible that Another Captain and his fifty should be so desperate, that having the Ashes and Relics of these miserable Carcases smoking before their Eyes,
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as to make the same Citation to the Prophet: yet they did, and provok'd the Justice of Heaven to consume them.
as to make the same Citante to the Prophet: yet they did, and provoked the justice of Heaven to consume them.
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And this is verified in thousands every day:
And this is verified in thousands every day:
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for notwithstanding they see sinners like themselves suddenly cut off in their evil ways, they persist unreformed as if they were fearless of Hell,
for notwithstanding they see Sinners like themselves suddenly Cut off in their evil ways, they persist unreformed as if they were fearless of Hell,
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nay as if resolved to secure their own Damnation. I have insisted the longer on this, because 'tis so universally useful.
nay as if resolved to secure their own Damnation. I have insisted the longer on this, Because it's so universally useful.
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2. The careful preserving our selves from wilful presumptuous Sins, is an happy means to render Death comfortable to us.
2. The careful preserving our selves from wilful presumptuous Sins, is an happy means to render Death comfortable to us.
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The Spirit seals our Pardon and title to Heaven as the holy Spirit, his Testimony that we are the Children of God,
The Spirit Seals our Pardon and title to Heaven as the holy Spirit, his Testimony that we Are the Children of God,
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and Heirs of Glory, is concurrent with the renewed Conscience, and distinguish'd from the ignorant presumptions, blind conjectures,and Heirs of Glory, is concurrent with the renewed Conscience, and distinguished from the ignorant presumptions, blind Conjectures,
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and carnal security of the unholy.
and carnal security of the unholy.
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As the sanctifying Spirit he distinguishes true Christians from the lost World, appropriates them to God, confirms their present interest in the Promises of the Gospel, and their future hopes.
As the sanctifying Spirit he Distinguishes true Christians from the lost World, appropriates them to God, confirms their present Interest in the Promises of the Gospel, and their future hope's.
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Briefly, Grace is the most sensible effect and sign of God's special Favour, the fruit of Election, and the earnest of Glory:
Briefly, Grace is the most sensible Effect and Signen of God's special Favour, the fruit of Election, and the earnest of Glory:
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and the truth of Grace is most clearly and certainly made evident by the continual efficacy of it in the Conversation.
and the truth of Grace is most clearly and Certainly made evident by the continual efficacy of it in the Conversation.
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The observation of our Hearts to suppress unholy affections, and of our senses to prevent them, a constant course of Holiness in our lives, (tho many frailties will cleave to the best) is usually rewarded with greate peace here.
The observation of our Hearts to suppress unholy affections, and of our Senses to prevent them, a constant course of Holiness in our lives, (though many frailties will cleave to the best) is usually rewarded with great peace Here.
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God has establish't a connexion between our Obedience and his Comforts.
God has established a connexion between our obedience and his Comforts.
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Those that keep themselves pure from the defilements of the World, have the white Stone promised, the bright Jewel of Assurance of God's pardoning and rewarding Mercy.
Those that keep themselves pure from the defilements of the World, have the white Stone promised, the bright Jewel of Assurance of God's pardoning and rewarding Mercy.
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We read of Enoch that the walk't with God, was a Star shining in a corrupt Age, the tenour of his Life was holy,
We read of Enoch that the walked with God, was a Star shining in a corrupt Age, the tenor of his Life was holy,
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and he was translated to Heaven without seeing Death. Tho this was an extraordinary Dispensation, yet there is a peculiar reward analogical to it, for those who walk circumspectly:
and he was translated to Heaven without seeing Death. Though this was an extraordinary Dispensation, yet there is a peculiar reward analogical to it, for those who walk circumspectly:
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they shall not see Death with its terrors, but usually have a holy Chearfulness, a peaceful Joy, in their passage through the dark Valley to Heaven.
they shall not see Death with its terrors, but usually have a holy Cheerfulness, a peaceful Joy, in their passage through the dark Valley to Heaven.
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But presumptuous Sins against external and internal restraints, the convincing Law of God, and the directions of Conscience, grieve the Holy Spirit,
But presumptuous Sins against external and internal restraints, the convincing Law of God, and the directions of Conscience, grieve the Holy Spirit,
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and wound our Spirits, and, if continued, sequester us from the comfortable priviledges of the Gospel,
and wound our Spirits, and, if continued, sequester us from the comfortable privileges of the Gospel,
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and render us unfit for the Kingdom of Heaven.
and render us unfit for the Kingdom of Heaven.
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And when they are retracted by Repentance, yet there often remains a bitter remembrance of them:
And when they Are retracted by Repentance, yet there often remains a bitter remembrance of them:
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as deep Wounds, tho cur'd, yet are felt in change of weather.
as deep Wounds, though cured, yet Are felt in change of weather.
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And somtimes a spring-tide of doubts and fears breaks into humble penitent Souls, in the last hours:
And sometimes a springtide of doubts and fears breaks into humble penitent Souls, in the last hours:
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tho Death brings them safely, yet not comfortably to Heaven.
though Death brings them safely, yet not comfortably to Heaven.
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3. The zealous discharge of the Duties of our place and calling, the conjunction of our resolutions and endeavours to glorify God,
3. The zealous discharge of the Duties of our place and calling, the conjunction of our resolutions and endeavours to Glorify God,
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and do good according to our abilities and opportunities of service, sweetens the thoughts of Death to us.
and do good according to our abilities and opportunities of service, sweetens the thoughts of Death to us.
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For the true end and perfection of Life is the Glory of God, and when with fidelity it is employed in order to it, Death brings us to the blessed Rest from our Labours.
For the true end and perfection of Life is the Glory of God, and when with Fidis it is employed in order to it, Death brings us to the blessed Rest from our Labours.
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Our Saviour when he was to leave the World, addrest himself to his Father, I have glorified thee on Earth, I have finish't the work thou gavest me to do.
Our Saviour when he was to leave the World, addressed himself to his Father, I have glorified thee on Earth, I have finished the work thou Gavest me to do.
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And now Father glorify me with thy self, with the Glory which I had with thee before the World was. And now Father Glorify me with thy self, with the Glory which I had with thee before the World was.
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A Christian that imitates and honours Christ, and with diligence perseveres in weldoing, may with an humble confidence in the Divine Mercy expect the promised reward.
A Christian that imitates and honours christ, and with diligence perseveres in welldoing, may with an humble confidence in the Divine Mercy expect the promised reward.
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The reflection upon a wel-spent life is joyn'd with a joyful prospect of God's Favour and acceptance above.
The reflection upon a well-spent life is joined with a joyful prospect of God's Favour and acceptance above.
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But the careless and remiss, those who are wilfully negligent of their Duty, how fearful is Death that summons them to give an account of their Talents to the Righteous Lord?
But the careless and remiss, those who Are wilfully negligent of their Duty, how fearful is Death that summons them to give an account of their Talents to the Righteous Lord?
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4. A holy indifference of affection to present things, makes it easie to part with them,
4. A holy indifference of affection to present things, makes it easy to part with them,
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and Death less fearful to us.
and Death less fearful to us.
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David, tho a King, declares he was a stranger on Earth, not only with respect to his transient condition, but his inward disposition;David, though a King, declares he was a stranger on Earth, not only with respect to his Transient condition, but his inward disposition;
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and that he was as a weaned Child from the admir'd Vanities of the World.
and that he was as a weaned Child from the admired Vanities of the World.
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Chrysostom in a Letter to Ciriacus who was tenderly sensible of his Banishment, wrote to him, You now begin to lament my Banishment,Chrysostom in a letter to Cyriacus who was tenderly sensible of his Banishment, wrote to him, You now begin to lament my Banishment,
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but I have done so for a long time:
but I have done so for a long time:
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for since I knew that Heaven was my Country, I have esteemed the whole Earth a place of exilement.
for since I knew that Heaven was my Country, I have esteemed the Whole Earth a place of exilement.
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Constantinople, from whence I am expell'd, is as distant from Paradise as the Desert to which they send me.Constantinople, from whence I am expelled, is as distant from Paradise as the Desert to which they send me.
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But when our affections are set upon external things, and we are irregular in our aims, intemperate in our use,
But when our affections Are Set upon external things, and we Are irregular in our aims, intemperate in our use,
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and immoderate in our delights, how sensible & cutting is the division from them? How bitter is Death that deprives a carnal Wretch of all the materials of his frail Felicity? What a storm of passions is rais'd to lose all his good things at once? for 'tis a Rule in Nature, What is possest with transporting Joy, is lost with excessive Sorrow.
and immoderate in our delights, how sensible & cutting is the division from them? How bitter is Death that deprives a carnal Wretch of all the materials of his frail Felicity? What a storm of passion is raised to loose all his good things At once? for it's a Rule in Nature, What is possessed with transporting Joy, is lost with excessive Sorrow.
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As the Ivy that twines so closely about the Tree, and is intimately fastned by so many roots as there are branches, cannot be pluck'd away without rending the Bark with it;
As the Ivy that twines so closely about the Tree, and is intimately fastened by so many roots as there Are branches, cannot be plucked away without rending the Bark with it;
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so when the World, that was as it were incarnated with the Heart, is taken away, the Heart it self is grievously rent by the violent separation.
so when the World, that was as it were incarnated with the Heart, is taken away, the Heart it self is grievously rend by the violent separation.
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And the infelicity of carnal and worldly persons is heavily aggravated, in that the guilt in procuring or abusing those treasures and delights that they leave here with so great sorrow, will cleave to them, And the infelicity of carnal and worldly Persons is heavily aggravated, in that the guilt in procuring or abusing those treasures and delights that they leave Here with so great sorrow, will cleave to them,
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and give Testimony against them before their Judg. But when the Affections are loose to the World,
and give Testimony against them before their Judges But when the Affections Are lose to the World,
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and set upon Heaven, the separating with the Earth, is no loss but gain, and with that alacrity,
and Set upon Heaven, the separating with the Earth, is no loss but gain, and with that alacrity,
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as the putting off a vile garment to be clothed with a Royal Robe.
as the putting off a vile garment to be clothed with a Royal Robe.
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'Twas the wise Counsel of Tertullian to the Women of the first Ages of the Church, not to value and love the Jewels and Ornaments of Gold, that they might be more ready and resolved to obtain by Death Martyrdom, and by Martyrdom Eternal Glory. 'Twas the wise Counsel of Tertullian to the Women of the First Ages of the Church, not to valve and love the Jewels and Ornament of Gold, that they might be more ready and resolved to obtain by Death Martyrdom, and by Martyrdom Eternal Glory.
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And that we may disentangle our Souls from those voluntary bands that fasten us to present things, we must have a sincere uncorrupted judgment of their meanness.
And that we may disentangle our Souls from those voluntary bans that fasten us to present things, we must have a sincere uncorrupted judgement of their meanness.
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The Apostle exhorts Christians to moderation in their temper and conversation with respect to the business and enjoyments here, that they who have Wives, be as tho they had none;
The Apostle exhorts Christians to moderation in their temper and Conversation with respect to the business and enjoyments Here, that they who have Wives, be as though they had none;
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that those that rejoice, be as tho they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as tho they possessed not;
that those that rejoice, be as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;
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and they that use the World, as not abusing it: for the fashion of the World passeth away. and they that use the World, as not abusing it: for the fashion of the World passes away.
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To a wise and pondering Observer, what comparison is there between Shadows and Dreams, and substantial everlasting Blessedness? If Men had the same opinion of this World whilst they live,
To a wise and pondering Observer, what comparison is there between Shadows and Dreams, and substantial everlasting Blessedness? If Men had the same opinion of this World while they live,
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as they will have when they are to die, they would not set over it.
as they will have when they Are to die, they would not Set over it.
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They who have magnified temporal Honours and Riches, and lived in Pleasures without remorse, yet in their dying hours,
They who have magnified temporal Honours and Riches, and lived in Pleasures without remorse, yet in their dying hours,
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when Men speak with most feeling and least affectation, how have they vilified those empty appearances of happiness? with what moving expressions declared the vanity and brevity of worldly things? As when the Israelites were to go through the River Jordan, that opened it self to make a free and dry passage for them;
when Men speak with most feeling and least affectation, how have they vilified those empty appearances of happiness? with what moving expressions declared the vanity and brevity of worldly things? As when the Israelites were to go through the River Jordan, that opened it self to make a free and dry passage for them;
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the lower part of its Waters ran into the Dead Sea, and utterly fail'd: but the Waters that came from above, rose up and appear'd like a Mountain;
the lower part of its Waters ran into the Dead Sea, and utterly failed: but the Waters that Come from above, rose up and appeared like a Mountain;
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thus when Men come to the universal passage, from this to the next life, inferiour things absolutely fail,
thus when Men come to the universal passage, from this to the next life, inferior things absolutely fail,
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and are lost in the dead Sea, but the things above, that are eternal, then appear in their true greatness, exceeding all humane comprehension:
and Are lost in the dead Sea, but the things above, that Are Eternal, then appear in their true greatness, exceeding all humane comprehension:
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from hence is the change of mind and language concerning the one and other.
from hence is the change of mind and language Concerning the one and other.
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5. Solemn, affectionate, and frequent Converse with God in Religious Duties will render Death not fearful to us.
5. Solemn, affectionate, and frequent Converse with God in Religious Duties will render Death not fearful to us.
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The whole life of a Christian, as such, is a continual Communion with the Father, and with Jesus Christ.
The Whole life of a Christian, as such, is a continual Communion with the Father, and with jesus christ.
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For he performs all good works by divine Grace communicated from above, and refers all to the Divine Honour.
For he performs all good works by divine Grace communicated from above, and refers all to the Divine Honour.
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As in a pair of Compasses, one foot is fixt in the Center, whiles the other moves in the Circumference:
As in a pair of Compasses, one foot is fixed in the Centre, while the other moves in the Circumference:
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so the Heart of a Christian is in Heaven, his aims are for God, whilst he is active here in the World.
so the Heart of a Christian is in Heaven, his aims Are for God, while he is active Here in the World.
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His Natural and Civil Actions are heightened to a supernatural end: And thus his Conversation is in Heaven.
His Natural and Civil Actions Are heightened to a supernatural end: And thus his Conversation is in Heaven.
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But this was spoken of before:
But this was spoken of before:
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and that which is now specified is the more immediate Service of God in holy Meditation, Prayer,
and that which is now specified is the more immediate Service of God in holy Meditation, Prayer,
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and the Ordinances of the Gospel, which is the noblest part of the spiritual Life. Our blessed Saviour who was a Comprehensor upon Earth, always saw the Face of God,
and the Ordinances of the Gospel, which is the Noblest part of the spiritual Life. Our blessed Saviour who was a Comprehensor upon Earth, always saw the Face of God,
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and invariably sought his Glory in all things, yet had his special times of Prayer and Heavenly-Communion with God,
and invariably sought his Glory in all things, yet had his special times of Prayer and Heavenly-Communion with God,
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and the most glorious testimonies of his Favour in those times.
and the most glorious testimonies of his Favour in those times.
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Our Communion with God here is as true as in Heaven, but the influence and fruition is different according to our capacity.
Our Communion with God Here is as true as in Heaven, but the influence and fruition is different according to our capacity.
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When the Soul feels the vigorous exer•ise of the thoughts & affections upon God, and the raised operations of Grace in holy Duties, 'tis as certain a sign of God's Favour and Acceptance,
When the Soul feels the vigorous exer•ise of the thoughts & affections upon God, and the raised operations of Grace in holy Duties, it's as certain a Signen of God's Favour and Acceptance,
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as when Fire descended from Heaven to consume the Sacrifice.
as when Fire descended from Heaven to consume the Sacrifice.
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And often our affe•tionate Duties are rewarded with sensible Consolations, and holy Souls are dismist from the Throne of Grace as they shall be received at the Throne of Glory, with the reviving testimonies of God's approbation.
And often our affe•tionate Duties Are rewarded with sensible Consolations, and holy Souls Are dismissed from the Throne of Grace as they shall be received At the Throne of Glory, with the reviving testimonies of God's approbation.
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Now the assurance of God's Love conquers the fear of Death. This Communion must be frequent.
Now the assurance of God's Love conquers the Fear of Death. This Communion must be frequent.
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As love and respects between Friends are maintained by constant Visits and Letters, and mutual Confidence arises from Acquaintance:
As love and respects between Friends Are maintained by constant Visits and Letters, and mutual Confidence arises from Acquaintance:
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so by the interchange of holy Duties and divine favours we preserve a lively sense of God's Love,
so by the interchange of holy Duties and divine favours we preserve a lively sense of God's Love,
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and an humble familiarity with his Majesty, that his Presence is not a terror to us.
and an humble familiarity with his Majesty, that his Presence is not a terror to us.
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A Christian that walks with God here, when he leaves the World, (to use the words of a dying St.) changes his Room, but not his Company.
A Christian that walks with God Here, when he leaves the World, (to use the words of a dying Saint) changes his Room, but not his Company.
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God was always with him on Earth, and he shall be ever with God in Heaven.
God was always with him on Earth, and he shall be ever with God in Heaven.
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But cold and seldom converse begets strangeness, and that makes us shy of God.
But cold and seldom converse begets strangeness, and that makes us shy of God.
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When Religious Duties are performed as a complemental Visit without zealous Affections, or used only in times of Affliction and Exigency,
When Religious Duties Are performed as a complemental Visit without zealous Affections, or used only in times of Affliction and Exigency,
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as Cordial Waters in swooning Fits, the Divine Presence is uncomfortable to us.
as Cordial Waters in swooning Fits, the Divine Presence is uncomfortable to us.
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They who prefer carnal sweets before acquaintance with God, cannot with Peace and Joy think of appearing before him.
They who prefer carnal sweets before acquaintance with God, cannot with Peace and Joy think of appearing before him.
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O how unwelcome is Death to such, for then the Spirit returns to God that gave it.
O how unwelcome is Death to such, for then the Spirit returns to God that gave it.
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6. Let us strengthen our belief of the blessed state after Death. Divine Truths lose their influence and efficacy when they are not stedfastly believed.
6. Let us strengthen our belief of the blessed state After Death. Divine Truths loose their influence and efficacy when they Are not steadfastly believed.
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Faith is the substance of things not seen, and the evidence or conviction of things hoped for. Faith is the substance of things not seen, and the evidence or conviction of things hoped for.
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The Spirit confirms our Faith not by a pure Physical Act, but by convincing Reasons of the truth of the Gospel.
The Spirit confirms our Faith not by a pure Physical Act, but by convincing Reasons of the truth of the Gospel.
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The Life of Christ so glorious in holiness, his Doctrine so becoming the Wisdom and other excellent Attributes of the Deity, his Miracles so great, numerous, open,
The Life of christ so glorious in holiness, his Doctrine so becoming the Wisdom and other excellent Attributes of the Deity, his Miracles so great, numerous, open,
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and beneficial, not meerly to surprize the Spectators with astonishment, but to touch their Hearts;
and beneficial, not merely to surprise the Spectators with astonishment, but to touch their Hearts;
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his Death foretold by the Prophets, and exactly agreeing in all the circumstances of the Predictions;
his Death foretold by the prophets, and exactly agreeing in all the Circumstances of the Predictions;
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his Resurrection the most noble operation of the Divine Power, are the strong•st Proofs that what he has reveal'd as the Counsel of God for our Redemption,
his Resurrection the most noble operation of the Divine Power, Are the strong•st Proofs that what he has revealed as the Counsel of God for our Redemption,
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and the Preparations of Glory for the Saints in Heaven, are divine Truths.
and the Preparations of Glory for the Saints in Heaven, Are divine Truths.
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And the efficacy of the Spirit of Christ in sanctifying his Disciples in all Ages, is a continual and as satisfying an Argument that the Gospel is derived from God the fountain of Truth, as extraordinary Miracles.
And the efficacy of the Spirit of christ in sanctifying his Disciples in all Ages, is a continual and as satisfying an Argument that the Gospel is derived from God the fountain of Truth, as extraordinary Miracles.
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For Holiness is as •••parable a property of the Divine Natu• 〈 … 〉 the sancti• 〈 … 〉 divine an ef•ect 〈 … 〉 of the Body.
For Holiness is as •••parable a property of the Divine Natu• 〈 … 〉 the sancti• 〈 … 〉 divine an ef•ect 〈 … 〉 of the Body.
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Now, 〈 … 〉 God enters into Covenant with obedient Believers, to be their God, a title and relation, that supposing them the most happy here, all the enjoyments of this World cannot fulfil.
Now, 〈 … 〉 God enters into Covenant with obedient Believers, to be their God, a title and Relation, that supposing them the most happy Here, all the enjoyments of this World cannot fulfil.
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This Covenant is not dissolv'd by Death, for he uses this stile after the death of his faithful Servants:
This Covenant is not dissolved by Death, for he uses this style After the death of his faithful Servants:
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and from hence it follows they are partakers of his Glory and Joys in the next Life.
and from hence it follows they Are partakers of his Glory and Joys in the next Life.
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For the honour of his Veracity is most dear to him. The Psalmist declares, that he has magnified his Word above all his Name.
For the honour of his Veracity is most dear to him. The Psalmist declares, that he has magnified his Word above all his Name.
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No perfections of his Nature are more sacred and inviolable than his Truth.
No perfections of his Nature Are more sacred and inviolable than his Truth.
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The foundations of Nature shall be overturn'd, and the most solid parts of the Creation destroyed,
The foundations of Nature shall be overturned, and the most solid parts of the Creation destroyed,
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but his Promises shall be compleatly accomplish'd.
but his Promises shall be completely accomplished.
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We are assured by his Infallible Authority, that there remains a Rest for the People of God.
We Are assured by his Infallible authority, that there remains a Rest for the People of God.
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And he that receives this Testimony, sets to his Seal that God is true:
And he that receives this Testimony, sets to his Seal that God is true:
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honours the Truth of God's Word, and binds himself more firmly to his Service, and is encouraged to leave this sensible World,
honours the Truth of God's Word, and binds himself more firmly to his Service, and is encouraged to leave this sensible World,
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for that which is infinitly better.
for that which is infinitely better.
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Our confidence and patience in well-doing, and in suffering the utmost evil to Nature, is from the pregnant apprehensions of the reality of eternal things.
Our confidence and patience in welldoing, and in suffering the utmost evil to Nature, is from the pregnant apprehensions of the reality of Eternal things.
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We know, saith the Apostle, if our earthly tabernacle be dissolved, we have a Building not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens. This fortified him against the terrors of Death. We know, Says the Apostle, if our earthly tabernacle be dissolved, we have a Building not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens. This fortified him against the terrors of Death.
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When Stephen saw the Heavens open, and the Son of God ready to receive him, with what courage and constancy did he encounter the bloody Rage of his Murderers? Faith supplies the want of Vision, it pierces the Clouds, opens a Window in Heaven, sees the Crowns of Righteousness prepared for the Saints,
When Stephen saw the Heavens open, and the Son of God ready to receive him, with what courage and constancy did he encounter the bloody Rage of his Murderers? Faith supplies the want of Vision, it pierces the Clouds, Opens a Window in Heaven, sees the Crowns of Righteousness prepared for the Saints,
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and sweetens the bitterest passage to it.
and sweetens the Bitterest passage to it.
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But if our Faith be weak and wavering, our Courage will decline in the needful hour.
But if our Faith be weak and wavering, our Courage will decline in the needful hour.
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'Tis with Christians in their last passage from Earth to Heaven, as with the Apostle walking upon the Waters to Christ:
It's with Christians in their last passage from Earth to Heaven, as with the Apostle walking upon the Waters to christ:
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whilst his Faith was firm in Christ, he went upon the Waves as on the firm Land:
while his Faith was firm in christ, he went upon the Waves as on the firm Land:
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but upon the rising of a Storm his Faith sunk into Fear, and he sunk in the Waters;
but upon the rising of a Storm his Faith sunk into fear, and he sunk in the Waters;
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till our Saviour upon his earnest Prayer, Lord, save me, took hold of him, and rais'd him with that compassionate Reproof, O thou of little Faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
till our Saviour upon his earnest Prayer, Lord, save me, took hold of him, and raised him with that compassionate Reproof, Oh thou of little Faith, Wherefore didst thou doubt?
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The last Use is, to excite the Saints to die with that courage and chearfulness as becomes the Gospel of Christ.
The last Use is, to excite the Saints to die with that courage and cheerfulness as becomes the Gospel of christ.
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The encouragement of Joshua to the Israelites against the Giants that terrified them from entring into the Land of Canaan, the type of Heaven, Be not afraid of them, they are Bread for us, we shall obtain an easy Conquest over them, is applicable to this purpose:
The encouragement of joshua to the Israelites against the Giants that terrified them from entering into the Land of Canaan, the type of Heaven, Be not afraid of them, they Are Bred for us, we shall obtain an easy Conquest over them, is applicable to this purpose:
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do not fear Death the Enemy that interposes between us and the true Canaan; for our Conflict shall be the means of our Victory,
do not Fear Death the Enemy that interposes between us and the true Canaan; for our Conflict shall be the means of our Victory,
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and triumphant possession of the holy and blessed Land above.
and triumphant possession of the holy and blessed Land above.
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This is very honourable to our Redeemer, and recommends Godliness to the judgment, affections, and practice of others.
This is very honourable to our Redeemer, and recommends Godliness to the judgement, affections, and practice of Others.
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S. Basil tells of a custom to annoint the tops of Doves Wings with some fragrant liquor, that mixing in company with other Doves, they might by the scent allure them to follow to the Dove-houses. S. Basil tells of a custom to anoint the tops of Dove Wings with Some fragrant liquour, that mixing in company with other Dove, they might by the scent allure them to follow to the Dove-houses.
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Thus when holy Persons live and die with peaceful joy, those that converse with them, are drawn by that Fragrance of Paradise to apply them to serious Religion.
Thus when holy Persons live and die with peaceful joy, those that converse with them, Are drawn by that Fragrance of Paradise to apply them to serious Religion.
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'Tis the Apostle's Consolatory Advice to Believers, Not to be sorrowful for those that sleep in JESUS,
It's the Apostle's Consolatory advice to Believers, Not to be sorrowful for those that sleep in JESUS,
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and those that are without hope. and those that Are without hope.
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When Jacob saw his Beloved Son's Coat rent and stain'd with Blood, he abandoned himself to desperate Sorrow,
When Jacob saw his beloved Son's Coat rend and stained with Blood, he abandoned himself to desperate Sorrow,
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and mourned for his Death, when Joseph was advanc'd in Authority and Dignity next to Pharoah in the Kingdom of Egypt. Thus when we see the Garment of Mortality rent by Diseases, we mourn for departed Saints,
and mourned for his Death, when Joseph was advanced in authority and Dignity next to Pharaoh in the Kingdom of Egypt. Thus when we see the Garment of Mortality rend by Diseases, we mourn for departed Saints,
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as if Death had absolutely destroyed them, when their Souls are reigning in Glory.
as if Death had absolutely destroyed them, when their Souls Are reigning in Glory.
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This immoderate Sorrow is an Heathenish Passion, suitable to their ignorance of the future happy state,
This immoderate Sorrow is an Heathenish Passion, suitable to their ignorance of the future happy state,
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but very unbecoming the plenary Assurance the Gospel affords us of it.
but very unbecoming the plenary Assurance the Gospel affords us of it.
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So for the Wicked to die with fears and palpitations of heart, to be surrounded with impendent horrours,
So for the Wicked to die with fears and palpitations of heart, to be surrounded with impendent horrors,
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when such a precipice and depth of misery is before them, is very just and reasonable;
when such a precipice and depth of misery is before them, is very just and reasonable;
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but for the Saints to die uncomfortably under inordinate fears, is a disparagement to the Blessed Hope establish'd upon the revelation of Life and Immortality by the Gospel.
but for the Saints to die uncomfortably under inordinate fears, is a disparagement to the Blessed Hope established upon the Revelation of Life and Immortality by the Gospel.
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Now in three things I shall propound the duty of dying Christians.
Now in three things I shall propound the duty of dying Christians.
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1. To submit to the Divine Pleasure with resigned spirits, as to the means, the manner, and time of Death.
1. To submit to the Divine Pleasure with resigned spirits, as to the means, the manner, and time of Death.
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God has a Sovereign Right and Dominion over us.
God has a Sovereign Right and Dominion over us.
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The present Life is his most free Favour, and he may justly resume it when he pleases.
The present Life is his most free Favour, and he may justly resume it when he Pleases.
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His Will should be the first and last Rule of ours.
His Will should be the First and last Rule of ours.
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Whether he gently untwines the Band of Life, or violently breaks it, we must placidly, without reluctation, yield up our selves.
Whither he gently untwines the Band of Life, or violently breaks it, we must placidly, without reluctation, yield up our selves.
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By what means soever Death comes, all second causes are moved by an impression from above, in what Age of Life soever, all our times are appointed by the divine Counsel:
By what means soever Death comes, all second Causes Are moved by an impression from above, in what Age of Life soever, all our times Are appointed by the divine Counsel:
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And a Saint ought with that readiness and submission receive it, as if he heard an express Voice from Heaven calling him to God,
And a Saint ought with that readiness and submission receive it, as if he herd an express Voice from Heaven calling him to God,
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and say in his heart with Samuel, Here I am, thou didst call me. This is the last act of our obedience, and very pleasing to God.
and say in his heart with Samuel, Here I am, thou didst call me. This is the last act of our Obedience, and very pleasing to God.
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We read of the marvelous Consent of Abraham and his son Isaac, the Father to offer up his Son,
We read of the marvelous Consent of Abraham and his son Isaac, the Father to offer up his Son,
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and the Son his Life, (that were both the gifts of God) in compliance with the divine Command,
and the Son his Life, (that were both the Gifts of God) in compliance with the divine Command,
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and from Heaven he declared his high approbation of it. This is to make a vertue of necessity, and turn Nature into Grace.
and from Heaven he declared his high approbation of it. This is to make a virtue of necessity, and turn Nature into Grace.
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But discontent and reluctancy, as if our Lives were our own, and taken from us unjustly or unseasonably, is rebellious unthankfulness, unbecoming a Creature, much more a true Christian, who exchanges a perishing life for that which is eternal.
But discontent and reluctancy, as if our Lives were our own, and taken from us unjustly or unseasonably, is rebellious unthankfulness, unbecoming a Creature, much more a true Christian, who exchanges a perishing life for that which is Eternal.
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2. To receive Death not only with Patience, but earnest desires to be with Christ. I know Death is naturally unwelcome.
2. To receive Death not only with Patience, but earnest Desires to be with christ. I know Death is naturally unwelcome.
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Our Saviour tells St. Peter, When thou art old, another shall bind thee, and lead thee where thou wouldest not: Signifying his Martyrdom.
Our Saviour tells Saint Peter, When thou art old, Another shall bind thee, and led thee where thou Wouldst not: Signifying his Martyrdom.
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The circumstance [ when thou art old ] is remarkable, and intimates the natural unwillingness to die, The circumstance [ when thou art old ] is remarkable, and intimates the natural unwillingness to die,
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when there was little time to live. But his rational sanctified Will was superiour and prevalent.
when there was little time to live. But his rational sanctified Will was superior and prevalent.
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The universal desire of the Saints is to be happy in the presence of God. for the Divine Nature communicated to them is intelligent and inclining towards its chief good:
The universal desire of the Saints is to be happy in the presence of God. for the Divine Nature communicated to them is intelligent and inclining towards its chief good:
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and if the obtaining it, were not by being uncloathed, but clothed upon by an imediate translation to Heaven,
and if the obtaining it, were not by being Unclothed, but clothed upon by an Immediate Translation to Heaven,
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how willingly would they leave this World? But there is a bitterness in Death that makes it unpleasant,
how willingly would they leave this World? But there is a bitterness in Death that makes it unpleasant,
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and many holy Souls that desire the Glorious Liberty in Heaven, yet are loth to leave their Prison.
and many holy Souls that desire the Glorious Liberty in Heaven, yet Are loath to leave their Prison.
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Now there are so many Arguments to make the Saints desirous of dying, that methinks since Life is cheifly valued and dear to them,
Now there Are so many Arguments to make the Saints desirous of dying, that methinks since Life is chiefly valued and dear to them,
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as it is the way to Heaven, when they are come to that blessed end, it should not be longer desirable.
as it is the Way to Heaven, when they Are come to that blessed end, it should not be longer desirable.
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What is this lower World that chains us so fast? 'Tis the Devil's circuit wherin he ranges seeking whom he may devour: 'Tis the Theater of contentions: The low aspire to rise; the exalted fear to fall. The Poor envy the Rich;
What is this lower World that chains us so fast? It's the Devil's circuit wherein he ranges seeking whom he may devour: It's the Theater of contentions: The low aspire to rise; the exalted Fear to fallen. The Poor envy the Rich;
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and the Rich despise the Poor.
and the Rich despise the Poor.
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'Tis a foreign Countrey to the Saints, and as Pilgrims and Strangers, they are liable to reproaches, injuries,
It's a foreign Country to the Saints, and as Pilgrim's and Strangers, they Are liable to Reproaches, injuries,
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and hard dealings from the Wicked, the natives of the Earth.
and hard dealings from the Wicked, the natives of the Earth.
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What is the present momentany Life that so enamours us? 'tis surrounded with Temptations, opprest with Fears, ardent with irregular desires,
What is the present momentany Life that so enamours us? it's surrounded with Temptations, oppressed with Fears, Ardent with irregular Desires,
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and continually spent in vanity or vexation. In Adversity 'tis deprest and melancholy: in Prosperity foolish and proud.
and continually spent in vanity or vexation. In Adversity it's depressed and melancholy: in Prosperity foolish and proud.
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'Tis a real infelicity under the deceitful appearance of felicity.
It's a real infelicity under the deceitful appearance of felicity.
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But above all other motives, the evil of Sin from which we cannot be clearly exempted here, should render Death desireable.
But above all other motives, the evil of since from which we cannot be clearly exempted Here, should render Death desirable.
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The best suffer internal divisions between the law of the Flesh, and the law of the Mind;
The best suffer internal divisions between the law of the Flesh, and the law of the Mind;
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as Rebecca felt the twins, Esau and Jacob, repugnant in her Womb, How hard is it to be continually watching the Heart that Corruptions do not break out,
as Rebecca felt the twins, Esau and Jacob, repugnant in her Womb, How hard is it to be continually watching the Heart that Corruptions do not break out,
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and the Senses that temptations do not break in? How difficult to order the Affections, to raise what is drooping,
and the Senses that temptations do not break in? How difficult to order the Affections, to raise what is drooping,
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and suppress what is rebellious? for they are like the People of whom the Historian speaks, qui nec totam servitutem pati possunt, nec totam libertatem.
and suppress what is rebellious? for they Are like the People of whom the Historian speaks, qui nec Whole servitutem pati possunt, nec Whole libertatem.
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How many Enemies of our Salvation are lodg'd in our own bosoms? The Falls of the Saints give sad evidence of this.
How many Enemies of our Salvation Are lodged in our own bosoms? The Falls of the Saints give sad evidence of this.
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If the Body were unspotted from the World as in the Creation of Man, there might be a just Plea of our unwillingness to part with it,
If the Body were unspotted from the World as in the Creation of Man, there might be a just Plea of our unwillingness to part with it,
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but since it is the insentive and instrument of Sin, we should desire to be desolved that we might be perfectly holy.
but since it is the insentive and Instrument of since, we should desire to be dissolved that we might be perfectly holy.
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Death is the final remedy of all the temporal and spiritual evils to which we are liable here.
Death is the final remedy of all the temporal and spiritual evils to which we Are liable Here.
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And the love of Christ should make us willing to part with all the endearments of this life,
And the love of christ should make us willing to part with all the endearments of this life,
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nay desirous to enter into the Caelestial Paradice, tho we must pass under the Angels Sword the stroke of Death to come into his Presence.
nay desirous to enter into the Celestial Paradise, though we must pass under the Angels Sword the stroke of Death to come into his Presence.
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He infinitely deserves our love, for we owe our Salvation and Eternal Glory, to the merit of his Humiliation and the power of his Exaltation.
He infinitely deserves our love, for we owe our Salvation and Eternal Glory, to the merit of his Humiliation and the power of his Exaltation.
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With what earnest affections did St. Paul desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ? Love gave Wings of Fire to his Soul, ardent desires mounting to Heaven.
With what earnest affections did Saint Paul desire to be dissolved and to be with christ? Love gave Wings of Fire to his Soul, Ardent Desires mounting to Heaven.
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How valiant were the Martyrs in expressing acts of love to Christ? How boldly did they encounter Death that interpos'd between them and the sight of his Glory? their love was hotter than the Flames that consumed them.
How valiant were the Martyrs in expressing acts of love to christ? How boldly did they encounter Death that interposed between them and the sighed of his Glory? their love was hotter than the Flames that consumed them.
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They as willingly left their Bodies, as Elias let fall his Mantle, to ascend to Heaven.
They as willingly left their Bodies, as Elias let fallen his Mantle, to ascend to Heaven.
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And how does it upbraid the coldness of our love, that we are so contented to be here, absent from our Saviour.
And how does it upbraid the coldness of our love, that we Are so contented to be Here, absent from our Saviour.
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That the Moles of the Earth who never saw the light of the Sun, and feed on bitter roots, are pleas'd in their dark receptacles is no wonder;
That the Moles of the Earth who never saw the Light of the Sun, and feed on bitter roots, Are pleased in their dark receptacles is no wonder;
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but if Birds that are refresht with his chearful Beams, & feed on sweet Fruits, should willingly be confin'd in Caverns of the Earth, it were unnaturally strange:
but if Birds that Are refreshed with his cheerful Beams, & feed on sweet Fruits, should willingly be confined in Caverns of the Earth, it were unnaturally strange:
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thus if Pagans, and those who are so in heart, tho different in profession, that are so short-sighted,
thus if Pagans, and those who Are so in heart, though different in profession, that Are so shortsighted,
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and depraved, that only present and sensible things are perceived and affect them, that they are unwilling to die is no wonder;
and depraved, that only present and sensible things Are perceived and affect them, that they Are unwilling to die is no wonder;
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for then all that is valuable and delightful to them is lost for ever:
for then all that is valuable and delightful to them is lost for ever:
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but for those who are inlightned by the Revelation of God so clearly concerning the state of Glory,
but for those who Are enlightened by the Revelation of God so clearly Concerning the state of Glory,
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and have tasted the goodness of the Lord, and know the incomparable difference between the mean and frail felicity here;
and have tasted the Goodness of the Lord, and know the incomparable difference between the mean and frail felicity Here;
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and the inestimable immutable felicity hereafter, for them to be unwilling to leave this World for that which is infinitely better is astonishing.
and the inestimable immutable felicity hereafter, for them to be unwilling to leave this World for that which is infinitely better is astonishing.
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Such was the love of our Saviour, that his personal Glory in Heaven did not fully content him, without the Saints partaking of it with him:
Such was the love of our Saviour, that his personal Glory in Heaven did not Fully content him, without the Saints partaking of it with him:
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Father I will that those whom thou hast given me be with me where I am, that they may behold my Glory: Father I will that those whom thou hast given me be with me where I am, that they may behold my Glory:
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If our Hearts do not answer his, 'tis a sad indication that we have not an interest in him:
If our Hearts do not answer his, it's a sad indication that we have not an Interest in him:
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for the application of his Merits is alwayes joyn'd with the imitation of his Vertues, and the reflection of his Love.
for the application of his Merits is always joined with the imitation of his Virtues, and the reflection of his Love.
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The Lovers of Christ will joyn with the inflamed Spouse, Draw us and we will run after thee:
The Lovers of christ will join with the inflamed Spouse, Draw us and we will run After thee:
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O loosen our affections from this World that we may readily ascend to thee:
Oh loosen our affections from this World that we may readily ascend to thee:
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they will renew the sighs of holy David in his Banishment, O when shall we come and appear before God!
they will renew the sighs of holy David in his Banishment, Oh when shall we come and appear before God!
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Lastly, To die with thanksgiving and joy. 'Tis usual to compare this Life to a Voyage;
Lastly, To die with thanksgiving and joy. It's usual to compare this Life to a Voyage;
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the Scripture is the Chard that describes the Coasts we must pass, and the Rocks we must avoid;
the Scripture is the Chard that describes the Coasts we must pass, and the Rocks we must avoid;
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Faith is the Compass that directs the Course we must steer; Love is the Rudder that governs the Motion of the Ship; Hope fills the Sails:
Faith is the Compass that directs the Course we must steer; Love is the Rudder that governs the Motion of the Ship; Hope fills the Sails:
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Now what Passenger does not rejoice at the discovery of his Country where his Estate and Heart is,
Now what Passenger does not rejoice At the discovery of his Country where his Estate and Heart is,
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and more at the near approach to the Port where he is to land? Is not Heaven the Countrey of the Saints? is not their Birth from above,
and more At the near approach to the Port where he is to land? Is not Heaven the Country of the Saints? is not their Birth from above,
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and their tendency to their Original? and is not the blessed Bosom of Christ their Port? Oh what joyful thanksgivings are due to God,
and their tendency to their Original? and is not the blessed Bosom of christ their Port? O what joyful thanksgivings Are due to God,
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when by his Spirit and Providence they have happily finish'd their Voyage through such dangerous Seas,
when by his Spirit and Providence they have happily finished their Voyage through such dangerous Seas,
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and are coming into the Land of the Living? How joyful was to Noah the coming of the Dove with an Olive Branch, to shew him the Deluge was asswaged,
and Are coming into the Land of the Living? How joyful was to Noah the coming of the Dove with an Olive Branch, to show him the Deluge was assuaged,
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and the time was come of his freedom from the troublesom company of Animals, and from the straitness and darkness of the Ark, to go forth and possess the World? How joyful should Death be to a Saint, that comes like the Dove in the evening, to assure him the Deluge of Misery is ceas'd,
and the time was come of his freedom from the troublesome company of Animals, and from the straitness and darkness of the Ark, to go forth and possess the World? How joyful should Death be to a Saint, that comes like the Dove in the evening, to assure him the Deluge of Misery is ceased,
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and the time is come of his enlargement from the Body, his deliverance from the wretched sinful society here,
and the time is come of his enlargement from the Body, his deliverance from the wretched sinful society Here,
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and his possessing the Divine World? Holy Souls are immediately transported by the Angels to Christ,
and his possessing the Divine World? Holy Souls Are immediately transported by the Angels to christ,
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and by him presented to his Father, without spot or wrinkle, compleat in Holiness, and prepared for Communion with him in Glory.
and by him presented to his Father, without spot or wrinkle, complete in Holiness, and prepared for Communion with him in Glory.
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How joyfully are they received into Heaven by our Saviour and the blessed Spirits? they are the reward of his Sufferings, the precious and dear purchase of his Blood:
How joyfully Are they received into Heaven by our Saviour and the blessed Spirits? they Are the reward of his Sufferings, the precious and dear purchase of his Blood:
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The Angels that rejoice at the Conversion of a Sinner, much more at the Glorification of a Saint:
The Angels that rejoice At the Conversion of a Sinner, much more At the Glorification of a Saint:
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and the Church of the First-born who have before us enter'd into Glory, have a new accession of Joy,
and the Church of the Firstborn who have before us entered into Glory, have a new accession of Joy,
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when their younger Brethren arrive to the undefiled immortal Inheritance.
when their younger Brothers arrive to the undefiled immortal Inheritance.
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And is it not very becoming Believers joyfully to ascend to the Seat of Blessedness, to the happy Society that inspires mutual Joys for ever? For our encouragement there are numerous instances of Believers that have with peace and joy,
And is it not very becoming Believers joyfully to ascend to the Seat of Blessedness, to the happy Society that inspires mutual Joys for ever? For our encouragement there Are numerous instances of Believers that have with peace and joy,
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tho in various degrees, past through the dark Valley to the Inheritance of Light.
though in various Degrees, passed through the dark Valley to the Inheritance of Light.
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Some have died with more Joy than they lived, and triumph'd over the last Enemy with the vocal Praises of God:
some have died with more Joy than they lived, and triumphed over the last Enemy with the vocal Praises of God:
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others with silent affections have quietly commended their Spirits into his hand. Some have inward Refreshings and support;
Others with silent affections have quietly commended their Spirits into his hand. some have inward Refreshings and support;
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others exuberant Joys and Ravishments, as if the Light of Glory shined into them, or the Veil of Flesh were drawn,
Others exuberant Joys and Ravishments, as if the Light of Glory shined into them, or the Veil of Flesh were drawn,
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and their Spirits were present with the invisible World.
and their Spirits were present with the invisible World.
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Some of the Martyrs in their cruellest Sufferings felt such impressions of Confidence and Alacrity, that as in the House of Lamech there was accorded at the same time two discordant Callings by the two Brothers;
some of the Martyrs in their Cruellest Sufferings felt such impressions of Confidence and Alacrity, that as in the House of Lamech there was accorded At the same time two discordant Callings by the two Brother's;
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Jubal the Inventer of the Harp and Organ, and Tubal-Cain the first Artificer in Brass and Iron: Jubal the Inventer of the Harp and Organ, and Tubal-Cain the First Artificer in Brass and Iron:
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the one practised on Instruments of Musick, breathing harmonious sounds and melodies, the other used Hammers & Anvils making noise and tumult:
the one practised on Instruments of Music, breathing harmonious sounds and melodies, the other used Hammers & Anvils making noise and tumult:
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So in some persons whilst the heaviest strokes fell on their Bodies, their Souls were ravish'd with the sweetest Joy and Exultation.
So in Some Persons while the Heaviest Strokes fell on their Bodies, their Souls were ravished with the Sweetest Joy and Exultation.
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Indeed 'tis not thus always with the Saints: for tho Sin be pardoned, yet the apprehensions of Guilt may remain.
Indeed it's not thus always with the Saints: for though since be pardoned, yet the apprehensions of Gilded may remain.
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When a Stream is disturbed it does not truly represent the Object: When the Affections are disordered, the Mind does not judge aright of a Christian's state.
When a Stream is disturbed it does not truly represent the Object: When the Affections Are disordered, the Mind does not judge aright of a Christian's state.
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A Serpent may hiss when it has lost its sting. Death may terrify when it cannot hurt us.
A Serpent may hiss when it has lost its sting. Death may terrify when it cannot hurt us.
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I doubt not but some excellent Saints have been in anxieties to the last, till their Fears were dispell'd by the actual fruition of Blessedness.
I doubt not but Some excellent Saints have been in anxieties to the last, till their Fears were dispelled by the actual fruition of Blessedness.
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As the Sun sometimes sets in dark Clouds, and rises in a glorious Horizon. We reade our Evidences for Heaven by the Light of God's Countenance:
As the Sun sometime sets in dark Clouds, and rises in a glorious Horizon. We read our Evidences for Heaven by the Light of God's Countenance:
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his Image is made visible in our Souls by the illustration of his Spirit: and he exercises Prerogative in the dispensation of his Comforts.
his Image is made visible in our Souls by the illustration of his Spirit: and he exercises Prerogative in the Dispensation of his Comforts.
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'Tis his pleasure to bestow extraordinary Favours on some, and deny them to others that are as holy.
It's his pleasure to bestow extraordinary Favours on Some, and deny them to Others that Are as holy.
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But every Penitent Believer has just cause of Joy in Death: for Jesus Christ has reconciled God, destroyed Satan, and conquered Death:
But every Penitent Believer has just cause of Joy in Death: for jesus christ has reconciled God, destroyed Satan, and conquered Death:
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and the last day of his Life is the first of his Glory. FINIS.
and the last day of his Life is the First of his Glory. FINIS.
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SERMONS UPON Eternal Judgment.
SERMONS UPON Eternal Judgement.
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Acts 17. 31. Because he hath appointed a Day, in the which he will judg the World in Righteousness, by that Man whom he hath ordained:
Acts 17. 31. Because he hath appointed a Day, in the which he will judge the World in Righteousness, by that Man whom he hath ordained:
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whereof he hath given assurance unto all Men, in that he raised him from the dead.
whereof he hath given assurance unto all Men, in that he raised him from the dead.
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SAint Paul had this Title of Honour eminently conferred upon him, the Apostle of the Gentiles:
SAint Paul had this Title of Honour eminently conferred upon him, the Apostle of the Gentiles:
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This Office he performed with persevering diligence, diffusing the Light of Life to those that sate in darkness,
This Office he performed with persevering diligence, diffusing the Light of Life to those that sat in darkness,
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and in the shadow of Death. and in the shadow of Death.
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In this Chapter we have recorded the substance of his Sermon to the Athenians; wherein his admirable Zeal and Prudence are remarkable, in the Matter and Order of his Discourse, to convince and perswade them to receive the saving Truth of the Gospel.
In this Chapter we have recorded the substance of his Sermon to the Athenians; wherein his admirable Zeal and Prudence Are remarkable, in the Matter and Order of his Discourse, to convince and persuade them to receive the Saving Truth of the Gospel.
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He first lays down the Principles of Natural Religion, to prepare them for the more easy belief of supernatural revealed Religion.
He First lays down the Principles of Natural Religion, to prepare them for the more easy belief of supernatural revealed Religion.
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The depravation of the Minds of Men was in no instance more prodigious than in their vilifying Conceits of the Deity:
The depravation of the Minds of Men was in no instance more prodigious than in their vilifying Conceits of the Deity:
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They attributed his Name and Honour to various Idols, and ascribed to him their own Figure,
They attributed his Name and Honour to various Idols, and ascribed to him their own Figure,
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and which was infinitely more unworthy and dishonourable, their own Passions and Vices. They adored their own vain Imaginations.
and which was infinitely more unworthy and dishonourable, their own Passion and Vices. They adored their own vain Imaginations.
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The Idols of their Hearts were erected on their Altars. Venus was a Goddess, because impure Love reigned in their Brests.
The Idols of their Hearts were erected on their Altars. Venus was a Goddess, Because impure Love reigned in their Breasts.
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Bacchus had Religious Rites, because sensual Pleasures as sweet as Wine intoxicated their Spirits. These Errors, as gross as impious, were universal:Bacchus had Religious Rites, Because sensual Pleasures as sweet as Wine intoxicated their Spirits. These Errors, as gross as impious, were universal:
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the Philosophers themselves were not exempted from the Contagion.
the Philosophers themselves were not exempted from the Contagion.
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The Apostle therefore makes use of the clearest Arguments, to give Authority to the plain conspiring Voice of Nature, that had so long in vain recall'd them from Idolatry to the Worship of the only true God.
The Apostle Therefore makes use of the Clearest Arguments, to give authority to the plain conspiring Voice of Nature, that had so long in vain Recalled them from Idolatry to the Worship of the only true God.
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He therefore declares, that the Divine Maker of all things, the Father of Spirits, could not be represented by corporeal and corruptible things, but was to be acknowledg'd and ador'd in a manner becoming his spiritual and infinite Perfections.
He Therefore declares, that the Divine Maker of all things, the Father of Spirits, could not be represented by corporeal and corruptible things, but was to be acknowledged and adored in a manner becoming his spiritual and infinite Perfections.
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That he made all Nations of one Blood, tho' distinguish'd in their Habitations and Times, that they might seek and serve the one universal Creator.
That he made all nations of one Blood, though distinguished in their Habitations and Times, that they might seek and serve the one universal Creator.
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And though the Pagan World for many Ages had lived in an unnatural Oblivion of God,
And though the Pagan World for many Ages had lived in an unnatural Oblivion of God,
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and he seem'd unconcerned for their violation of his Laws, yet it was not from the defect of Justice,
and he seemed unconcerned for their violation of his Laws, yet it was not from the defect of justice,
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but the direction of his Wisdom, that his Patience was so long extended to them. And this he proves by the new and most express declaration of his Will:
but the direction of his Wisdom, that his Patience was so long extended to them. And this he Proves by the new and most express declaration of his Will:
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But now he commandeth all Men every where to repent; But now he commands all Men every where to Repent;
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because he hath appointed a day, in which he will judg the World in Righteousness, by the Man whom he hath ordained:
Because he hath appointed a day, in which he will judge the World in Righteousness, by the Man whom he hath ordained:
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whereof he hath given assurance to all Men, in that he raised him from the Dead. whereof he hath given assurance to all Men, in that he raised him from the Dead.
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In the words, the Eternal Counsels of God are revealed in two great things. 1. The determining a time wherein he will righteously judg the World: He hath appointed a Day.
In the words, the Eternal Counsels of God Are revealed in two great things. 1. The determining a time wherein he will righteously judge the World: He hath appointed a Day.
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2. The designation of the Person by whom he will perform that eminent part of Soveraignty:
2. The designation of the Person by whom he will perform that eminent part of Sovereignty:
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by Jesus Christ whom he hath raised from the Dead. by jesus christ whom he hath raised from the Dead.
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In order to the handling of the main Point, it is requisite to premise briefly some Propositions.
In order to the handling of the main Point, it is requisite to premise briefly Some Propositions.
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1. That God is the Universal Monarch of the World, and has supreme Authority to govern reasonable Creatures, antecedent to their Election and Consent.
1. That God is the Universal Monarch of the World, and has supreme authority to govern reasonable Creatures, antecedent to their Election and Consent.
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The Psalmist calls to the Heathens, Know ye that the Lord is God: that is, the most glorious Being, and absolute Sovereign;
The Psalmist calls to the heathens, Know you that the Lord is God: that is, the most glorious Being, and absolute Sovereign;
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for it is he that made us, and not we our selves. He formed all things by his Almighty Goodness, and is King by Creation.for it is he that made us, and not we our selves. He formed all things by his Almighty goodness, and is King by Creation.
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2. The two principal and necessary parts of his Soveraignty are, to give Laws for the ruling of his Subjects,
2. The two principal and necessary parts of his Sovereignty Are, to give Laws for the ruling of his Subject's,
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and to pass final Judgment upon them for their Obedience or Disconformity to his Precepts.
and to pass final Judgement upon them for their obedience or Disconformity to his Precepts.
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Mere natural Agents are regulated by a wise establishment, that is the Law of their Creation.
Mere natural Agents Are regulated by a wise establishment, that is the Law of their Creation.
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The Sun and Stars are moved according to the just Points of their Compass.
The Sun and Stars Are moved according to the just Points of their Compass.
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The Angels are under a Law in Heaven, and obey his Commandments. The Humane Nature of Christ, though advanced to the highest capacity of a Creature, yet received a Law. And his whole Work upon Earth for our Salvation, was an Act of Obedience to the Will of God.
The Angels Are under a Law in Heaven, and obey his commandments. The Humane Nature of christ, though advanced to the highest capacity of a Creature, yet received a Law. And his Whole Work upon Earth for our Salvation, was an Act of obedience to the Will of God.
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If a Prince out of affection to his Friend will leave his own Dominions, and live privately with him in a Forreign Country, he must be subject to the Laws of the Place.
If a Prince out of affection to his Friend will leave his own Dominions, and live privately with him in a Foreign Country, he must be Subject to the Laws of the Place.
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Indeed it is not conceivable that a Creature should be without a Law; for this is to make it supreme and independent:
Indeed it is not conceivable that a Creature should be without a Law; for this is to make it supreme and independent:
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Supreme, in not being liable to a superior Power to confine and order it: Independent, as to its Being and Operations; for dependance necessarily infers subjection.
Supreme, in not being liable to a superior Power to confine and order it: Independent, as to its Being and Operations; for dependence necessarily infers subjection.
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There is a visible connexion between those Titles; The Lord is our Judg, the Lord is our Law-giver, the Lord is our King.
There is a visible connexion between those Titles; The Lord is our Judge, the Lord is our Lawgiver, the Lord is our King.
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And sometimes in Scripture his Soveraignty is intimated in the Title of Judg:
And sometime in Scripture his Sovereignty is intimated in the Title of Judge:
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thus in that humble Expostulation of Abraham for Sodom; Shall not the Judg of all the World do right? He addresses his request to God under that Title, to soften his Power,
thus in that humble Expostulation of Abraham for Sodom; Shall not the Judge of all the World do right? He Addresses his request to God under that Title, to soften his Power,
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and incline his Clemency to save the Wicked for their sakes who were comparatively Righteous, that is, innocent of their crying Sins.
and incline his Clemency to save the Wicked for their sakes who were comparatively Righteous, that is, innocent of their crying Sins.
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3. As his right to govern and judg the World is natural, so are his Attributes, his Wisdom, Holiness, Justice,
3. As his right to govern and judge the World is natural, so Are his Attributes, his Wisdom, Holiness, justice,
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and Power, that qualify and render him most worthy to exercise this Government. These are finite separable Qualities in Angels or Men, but essential Perfections to the Deity.
and Power, that qualify and render him most worthy to exercise this Government. These Are finite separable Qualities in Angels or Men, but essential Perfections to the Deity.
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'Tis more rational to conceive that things may be congeal'd by the heat of Fire,
It's more rational to conceive that things may be congealed by the heat of Fire,
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or turn'd black by whiteness, than that the least act of injustice can be done by the Righteous Lord.
or turned black by whiteness, than that the least act of injustice can be done by the Righteous Lord.
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The Apostle rejects with extreme detestation, the blasphemous Charge of unrighteousness in God's proceedings:
The Apostle rejects with extreme detestation, the blasphemous Charge of unrighteousness in God's proceedings:
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Is God unrighteous that taketh Vengeance? God forbid: For then how shall God judg the World? He may as soon renounce his Nature, Is God unrighteous that Takes Vengeance? God forbid: For then how shall God judge the World? He may as soon renounce his Nature,
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and cease to be God, for as such he is necessarily Judg of the World, as violate his own Perfections in his judicial proceedings with us.
and cease to be God, for as such he is necessarily Judge of the World, as violate his own Perfections in his judicial proceedings with us.
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4. God being invisible in his own Nature, hath most wisely ordained the last Judgment of the World to be transacted by a visible Person:
4. God being invisible in his own Nature, hath most wisely ordained the last Judgement of the World to be transacted by a visible Person:
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because Men are to be only judged, and not the Angels, and the whole Process of it with them, will be for things done in the Body.
Because Men Are to be only judged, and not the Angels, and the Whole Process of it with them, will be for things done in the Body.
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The Person appointed for this Great Work, is Jesus Christ the Son of God united to the Humane Nature. The Father judgeth no Man:
The Person appointed for this Great Work, is jesus christ the Son of God united to the Humane Nature. The Father Judgeth no Man:
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Not as if he descended from the Throne, and devested himself of his Supremacy, but not immediately; Not as if he descended from the Throne, and devested himself of his Supremacy, but not immediately;
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but hath committed all Judgment to the Son. And it follows, As the Father hath Life in himself, but hath committed all Judgement to the Son. And it follows, As the Father hath Life in himself,
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so hath he given to the Son to have Life in himself: And hath given him authority to execute Judgment also, because he is Son of Man; that is, as Mediator.so hath he given to the Son to have Life in himself: And hath given him Authority to execute Judgement also, Because he is Son of Man; that is, as Mediator.
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The quality of this Office requires no less Person for the discharge of it. 1. Upon the account of its superlative Dignity.
The quality of this Office requires no less Person for the discharge of it. 1. Upon the account of its superlative Dignity.
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No mere Creature is capable of such a glorious Commission.
No mere Creature is capable of such a glorious Commission.
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To pass a Sovereign Sentence upon Angels and Men, is a Royalty reserv'd for God himself.
To pass a Sovereign Sentence upon Angels and Men, is a Royalty reserved for God himself.
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We read that no Man in Heaven, or Earth, was able to open the Sealed Book of his Eternal Counsels, as unsearchable as deep:
We read that no Man in Heaven, or Earth, was able to open the Sealed Book of his Eternal Counsels, as unsearchable as deep:
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only Jesus Christ who was in the Bosom of the Father, the Seat of his Counsels and Compassions,
only jesus christ who was in the Bosom of the Father, the Seat of his Counsels and Compassions,
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and was acquainted with all his Glorious Secrets, could unfold the Order of the Divine Decrees about the Church.
and was acquainted with all his Glorious Secrets, could unfold the Order of the Divine Decrees about the Church.
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And if no Creature was worthy to be admitted into God's Counsel, much less to be taken into his Throne.
And if no Creature was worthy to be admitted into God's Counsel, much less to be taken into his Throne.
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The Eternal Son, the express Image of his Person, is alone fit to be his authorised Representative in Judgment.
The Eternal Son, the express Image of his Person, is alone fit to be his authorised Representative in Judgement.
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Our Saviour declares, that the Father invested the Son with this Regal Power, that all Men should honour the Son, with the same religious Reverence,
Our Saviour declares, that the Father invested the Son with this Regal Power, that all Men should honour the Son, with the same religious reverence,
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and supreme adoration, as they honour the Father.
and supreme adoration, as they honour the Father.
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2. Upon the account of the immense Difficulty, no mere Creature is able to discharge it.
2. Upon the account of the immense Difficulty, no mere Creature is able to discharge it.
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To judg the World, includes two things. 1. To pass a righteous and irrevocable Judgment upon Men for all things done in this Life. 2. The actual execution of the Sentence.
To judge the World, includes two things. 1. To pass a righteous and irrevocable Judgement upon Men for all things done in this Life. 2. The actual execution of the Sentence.
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And for this no less than infinite Wisdom, and infinite Power are necessary.
And for this no less than infinite Wisdom, and infinite Power Are necessary.
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If a select number of Angels of the highest Order were deputed, yet they could not manage the judicial trial of one Man. For besides the innumerable acts and omissions in one Life, the secrets of the Heart, from whence the guilt or goodness of Moral Actions is principally derived, are not open to them.
If a select number of Angels of the highest Order were deputed, yet they could not manage the judicial trial of one Man. For beside the innumerable acts and omissions in one Life, the secrets of the Heart, from whence the guilt or Goodness of Moral Actions is principally derived, Are not open to them.
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He alone that discerns all things, can require an account of all.
He alone that discerns all things, can require an account of all.
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2. The Son of Man is invested with this High Office as the Reward of his Sufferings.
2. The Son of Man is invested with this High Office as the Reward of his Sufferings.
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We must distinguish between the essential and oeconomical Power of Christ.
We must distinguish between the essential and economical Power of christ.
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The Son of God, considered in his Divine Nature, has an original Power of Judgment equal with the Father,
The Son of God, considered in his Divine Nature, has an original Power of Judgement equal with the Father,
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but considered as Mediator, has a Power by delegation.
but considered as Mediator, has a Power by delegation.
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In the quality of the Son of Man, he is inferior in dignity to the Father:
In the quality of the Son of Man, he is inferior in dignity to the Father:
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The Apostle declares this in that scale of Subordination, of the Creatures to Believers, and of Believers to Christ, and of Christ to God.
The Apostle declares this in that scale of Subordination, of the Creatures to Believers, and of Believers to christ, and of christ to God.
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All things are yours, and you are Christ's, and Christ is God's. All things Are yours, and you Are Christ's, and christ is God's.
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Aud observing the beautiful Order that arises from the superiority and dependance between things, he saith, The Head of every Man is Christ,
And observing the beautiful Order that arises from the superiority and dependence between things, he Says, The Head of every Man is christ,
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and the Head of the Woman is the Man, and the Head of Christ is God. and the Head of the Woman is the Man, and the Head of christ is God.
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Now this Power by Commission was conferr'd upon him as the Reward of his Sufferings.
Now this Power by Commission was conferred upon him as the Reward of his Sufferings.
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The Apostle expresly declares it, that Christ being in the Form of God, and without any usurpation truly equal to him in Divine Perfections and Majesty, humbled himself, and came obedient to the Death of the Cross.
The Apostle expressly declares it, that christ being in the From of God, and without any usurpation truly equal to him in Divine Perfections and Majesty, humbled himself, and Come obedient to the Death of the Cross.
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Wherefore God hath highly exalted him, and given him a Name above every Name:
Wherefore God hath highly exalted him, and given him a Name above every Name:
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that at the Name of Jesus every Knee should bow, of things in Heaven, and things in Earth, and things under the Earth;
that At the Name of jesus every Knee should bow, of things in Heaven, and things in Earth, and things under the Earth;
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and that every Tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the Glory of God the Father. and that every Tongue should confess that jesus christ is Lord, to the Glory of God the Father.
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His victorious Sufferings are the Titles of his Triumphs, his being so ignominiously deprest and condemn'd by Men, is the just reason of his advancement to judg the World.
His victorious Sufferings Are the Titles of his Triumphos, his being so ignominiously depressed and condemned by Men, is the just reason of his advancement to judge the World.
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5. There is a Day appointed wherein the Son of Man will appear in sensible Glory,
5. There is a Day appointed wherein the Son of Man will appear in sensible Glory,
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and exercise his judicial Power upon Angels and Men.
and exercise his judicial Power upon Angels and Men.
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He is now seated at the right hand of the Majesty on High, and the Celestial Spheres are under his Feet:
He is now seated At the right hand of the Majesty on High, and the Celestial Spheres Are under his Feet:
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Universal Nature feels the power of his Scepter:
Universal Nature feels the power of his Sceptre:
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He reigns in the Hearts of the Saints by his Word and Spirit, and restrains the Fury of his Enemies in what degrees he pleases:
He reigns in the Hearts of the Saints by his Word and Spirit, and restrains the Fury of his Enemies in what Degrees he Pleases:
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but still his Servants are in distress, and his rebellious Enemies insolently break his Laws ▪ and the Curtains of Heaven conceal his Glory from us:
but still his Servants Are in distress, and his rebellious Enemies insolently break his Laws ▪ and the Curtains of Heaven conceal his Glory from us:
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therefore a Time is prefix'd, when in the Face of the World he will make an eternal difference by Rewards and Punishments between the Righteous and the Wicked,
Therefore a Time is prefixed, when in the Face of the World he will make an Eternal difference by Rewards and Punishments between the Righteous and the Wicked,
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and his Government shall have its compleat and glorious Issue. This is stiled the Judgment of the Great Day.
and his Government shall have its complete and glorious Issue. This is styled the Judgement of the Great Day.
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1. With respect to the appearance of the Judg. When the Law was given from Mount Sinai, the Mountain was covered with Fire,
1. With respect to the appearance of the Judges When the Law was given from Mount Sinai, the Mountain was covered with Fire,
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and the Voice of God as loud as Thunder proclaimed it from the midst of the Flames,
and the Voice of God as loud as Thunder proclaimed it from the midst of the Flames,
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so that the whole Army of the Israelites was prostrate on the Plain, struck with a sacred Horror,
so that the Whole Army of the Israelites was prostrate on the Plain, struck with a sacred Horror,
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and almost dead at the amazing sights and sounds. From hence 'tis said, that in his right hand was a fiery Law.
and almost dead At the amazing sights and sounds. From hence it's said, that in his right hand was a fiery Law.
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And if the Law-giver appear'd in such terrible Majesty at the proclaiming the Law, how much more when he shall come to revenge the Transgressions of it? 'Tis set forth in Scripture in the most lofty and magnificent Expressions.
And if the Lawgiver appeared in such terrible Majesty At the proclaiming the Law, how much more when he shall come to revenge the Transgressions of it? It's Set forth in Scripture in the most lofty and magnificent Expressions.
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He shall come in his Father's Glory, and his own Glory, and the Glory of the Angels. He shall come in his Father's Glory, and his own Glory, and the Glory of the Angels.
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A devouring Fire shall go before him, to consume all the Works of the Universe.
A devouring Fire shall go before him, to consume all the Works of the Universe.
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He shall descend from the highest Heavens, glorious in the attendance of innumerable Angels, but more in his own Majesty,
He shall descend from the highest Heavens, glorious in the attendance of innumerable Angels, but more in his own Majesty,
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and sit on a radiant Throne high above all. 2. 'Tis great, with respect to the appearance of those who are to be judg'd:
and fit on a radiant Throne high above all. 2. It's great, with respect to the appearance of those who Are to be judged:
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All the Apostate Angels, and the universal Progeny of Adam. The bowels of the Earth, and the bottom of the Sea, and all the Elements shall give up the Dead.
All the Apostate Angels, and the universal Progeny of Adam. The bowels of the Earth, and the bottom of the Sea, and all the Elements shall give up the Dead.
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The mighty Angels the winged Ministers of Justice, shall fly to all Parts, and attaque the Wicked to bring them as miserable Prisoners before that high Tribunal.
The mighty Angels the winged Ministers of justice, shall fly to all Parts, and attaque the Wicked to bring them as miserable Prisoners before that high Tribunal.
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And those blessed powerful Spirits shall congregate the Righteous, to present them at his right hand.
And those blessed powerful Spirits shall congregate the Righteous, to present them At his right hand.
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3. 'Tis great with respect to what shall be then done:
3. It's great with respect to what shall be then done:
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He shall perform the most glorious and consummate act of his Regal Office, after a righteous Trial pronounce Judgment, upon which the eternal Destiny of the World depends.
He shall perform the most glorious and consummate act of his Regal Office, After a righteous Trial pronounce Judgement, upon which the Eternal Destiny of the World depends.
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And immediately the Saints shall ascend with him to the everlasting Mansions of Glory, and the Wicked shall be swallowed up in the fiery Gulph for ever.
And immediately the Saints shall ascend with him to the everlasting Mansions of Glory, and the Wicked shall be swallowed up in the fiery Gulf for ever.
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To define the particular Time when this shall be accomplish'd, is beyond the knowledg of the Angels of highest dignity.
To define the particular Time when this shall be accomplished, is beyond the knowledge of the Angels of highest dignity.
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'Tis inter Arcana Imperii, among the Secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven.
It's inter Arcana Imperii, among the Secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven.
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'Tis observable that God has revealed the Times precisely wherein some great Events should come to pass:
It's observable that God has revealed the Times precisely wherein Some great Events should come to pass:
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after how many Years the Israelites should be freed from Egyptian Bondage:
After how many years the Israelites should be freed from Egyptian Bondage:
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after what space of Time they should be restored from the Captivity of Babylon: when the Messiah should die for the expiation of Sin:
After what Molle of Time they should be restored from the Captivity of Babylon: when the Messiah should die for the expiation of since:
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but there is no designation by certain Characters of the particular Day, nor Year, nor Age, in any Prophecy of our Saviour's coming to Judgment.
but there is no designation by certain Characters of the particular Day, nor Year, nor Age, in any Prophecy of our Saviour's coming to Judgement.
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And of this an Account may be given.
And of this an Account may be given.
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The special End of those Predictions was, that those who lived to see their accomplishment, notwithstanding the seeming Impossibilities, might believe the Truth and Power of God to fulfil the Revelation of his Purposes for the time to come.
The special End of those Predictions was, that those who lived to see their accomplishment, notwithstanding the seeming Impossibilities, might believe the Truth and Power of God to fulfil the Revelation of his Purposes for the time to come.
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But at the last Day, all the Promises and Threatnings will be fulfilled, nothing will remain to be the Object of Faith,
But At the last Day, all the Promises and Threatenings will be fulfilled, nothing will remain to be the Object of Faith,
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and consequently it was superfluous to declare the certain Time, since the exact accomplishment of it according to the prediction, will neither be useful to confirm Believers or convert Infidels.
and consequently it was superfluous to declare the certain Time, since the exact accomplishment of it according to the prediction, will neither be useful to confirm Believers or convert Infidels.
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Lastly, The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most convincing and commanding Evidence of this Doctrine, that he shall judg the World.
Lastly, The Resurrection of jesus christ is the most convincing and commanding Evidence of this Doctrine, that he shall judge the World.
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For he was charged with Blasphemy deserving of Death for this Testimony:
For he was charged with Blasphemy deserving of Death for this Testimony:
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I say unto you, hereafter shall you see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of Power, I say unto you, hereafter shall you see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of Power,
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and coming in the Clouds of Heaven. He dedicated Martyrdom in his own Sufferings.and coming in the Clouds of Heaven. He dedicated Martyrdom in his own Sufferings.
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Now God in raising him from the Dead, confirmed the truth of his Testimony by that visible Miracle,
Now God in raising him from the Dead, confirmed the truth of his Testimony by that visible Miracle,
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and the belief of it converted the World to Christianity. I will now proceed to illustrate and prove the main Point, which is this:
and the belief of it converted the World to Christianity. I will now proceed to illustrate and prove the main Point, which is this:
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That God will judg the World in Righteousness by Jesus Christ. That God will judge the World in Righteousness by jesus christ.
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The Mediator, who shall be Judg in the Union of both Natures, considered as the Son of God, is essentially Holy and Righteous,
The Mediator, who shall be Judge in the union of both Nature's, considered as the Son of God, is essentially Holy and Righteous,
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and considered as the Son of Man, was holy, harmless, undefiled, and separate from Sinners. In him all Vertues shin'd in their absolute Purity:
and considered as the Son of Man, was holy, harmless, undefiled, and separate from Sinners. In him all Virtues shined in their absolute Purity:
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and who is so worthy and qualified to reward Holiness and punish Wickedness, as the holy one of God? 'Tis said of him, Thou hast loved Righteousness, and hated Iniquity,
and who is so worthy and qualified to reward Holiness and Punish Wickedness, as the holy one of God? It's said of him, Thou hast loved Righteousness, and hated Iniquity,
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therefore thy God hath anointed thee with Oil of gladness above thy Fellows: Therefore thy God hath anointed thee with Oil of gladness above thy Fellows:
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Consecrated him to the Regal Office, and enrich'd his humane Nature with Endowments suitable to it.
Consecrated him to the Regal Office, and enriched his humane Nature with Endowments suitable to it.
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'Twas prophesied of him, The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, the Spirit of Counsel and Might, the Spirit of Knowledg,
'Twas prophesied of him, The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, the Spirit of Counsel and Might, the Spirit of Knowledge,
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and of the Fear of the Lord;
and of the fear of the Lord;
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and shall make him of quick understanding in the Fear of the Lord, and He shall not judg after the sight of his Eyes,
and shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the Lord, and He shall not judge After the sighed of his Eyes,
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neither reprove after the hearing of his Ears. But with Righteousness shall he judg the Poor, and reprove with Equity. neither reprove After the hearing of his Ears. But with Righteousness shall he judge the Poor, and reprove with Equity.
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Humane Judgments are often unrighteous from vicious Respects and Affections that pervert the Will, or fair Appearances that deceive the Understanding:
Humane Judgments Are often unrighteous from vicious Respects and Affections that pervert the Will, or fair Appearances that deceive the Understanding:
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by Gifts or Guile, Innocence is cast, and Guilt acquitted:
by Gifts or Guile, Innocence is cast, and Gilded acquitted:
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but the Judg of the World is inflexible to partiality, and all things are entirely open to his sight.
but the Judge of the World is inflexible to partiality, and all things Are entirely open to his sighed.
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In the Act of Judgment he is represented sitting on a white Throne, the emblem of unspotted Holiness.
In the Act of Judgement he is represented sitting on a white Throne, the emblem of unspotted Holiness.
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The Righteousness of God's Judicial Proceedings will appear by considering three things. 1. The Equity of his Law the Rule of the great and final Judgment.
The Righteousness of God's Judicial Proceedings will appear by considering three things. 1. The Equity of his Law the Rule of the great and final Judgement.
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2. The Evidence of the Facts and Matter, which shall be produc'd as the Reason of the Judgment.
2. The Evidence of the Facts and Matter, which shall be produced as the Reason of the Judgement.
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3. The impartiality of the Sentence. 1. The Equity of the Law which shall be the Rule of the last Judgment.
3. The impartiality of the Sentence. 1. The Equity of the Law which shall be the Rule of the last Judgement.
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This will appear by considering the Law of Nature, and the Law of Faith, in their Precepts and Penalties, annext to enforce the observation of them.
This will appear by considering the Law of Nature, and the Law of Faith, in their Precepts and Penalties, annexed to enforce the observation of them.
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1. The Law of Nature, which is the Rule of Man's Duty, will be the Rule of Judgment:
1. The Law of Nature, which is the Rule of Man's Duty, will be the Rule of Judgement:
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for without the Law there is no Transgression; and consequently a Person is unaccountable for his Actions.
for without the Law there is no Transgression; and consequently a Person is unaccountable for his Actions.
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This Law is composed of such Rules as are most becoming the wise and gracious Creator to give,
This Law is composed of such Rules as Are most becoming the wise and gracious Creator to give,
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and the reasonable Creature to receive and obey: for they entirely agree and concenter in his Glory and the good of his Subjects.
and the reasonable Creature to receive and obey: for they entirely agree and concenter in his Glory and the good of his Subject's.
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The Apostle adorns the Law with the most excellent Elogy, 'tis Holy, Just, and Good. Holy as it enjoyns all Acts of Piety to God:
The Apostle adorns the Law with the most excellent Eulogy, it's Holy, Just, and Good. Holy as it enjoins all Acts of Piety to God:
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the adoration of his Majesty resulting from his inexpressible divine Perfections, the imitation of his Purity, a reliance on his Goodness, a resignation to his most wise Providence,
the adoration of his Majesty resulting from his inexpressible divine Perfections, the imitation of his Purity, a reliance on his goodness, a resignation to his most wise Providence,
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and a dutiful obedience to his Will.
and a dutiful Obedience to his Will.
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Such a sense of our dependance and subjection to God, is the proper Character of the reasonable Creature,
Such a sense of our dependence and subjection to God, is the proper Character of the reasonable Creature,
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as dignified above inanimate and mere sensitive Beings.
as dignified above inanimate and mere sensitive Beings.
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The Law is just, as it directs us how to demean our selves in our various Relations.The Law is just, as it directs us how to demean our selves in our various Relations.
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Justice is the Cement of Societies, without which they disband and fall into Confusion.
justice is the Cement of Societies, without which they disband and fallen into Confusion.
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And the sum of the Law is virtually comprised in one Rule, to do to others as we would they should do to us, than which nothing is more equal.
And the sum of the Law is virtually comprised in one Rule, to do to Others as we would they should do to us, than which nothing is more equal.
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'Tis good to Man that keeps it, commanding nothing but what is influential upon his well-being here and for ever.
It's good to Man that keeps it, commanding nothing but what is influential upon his well-being Here and for ever.
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It does not infringe his true Freedom, but allows him unstain'd Delights, and enjoyns what is proper to advance and secure his Dignity, Felicity, and Perfection.
It does not infringe his true Freedom, but allows him unstained Delights, and enjoins what is proper to advance and secure his Dignity, Felicity, and Perfection.
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It forbids every thing that defiles and debases him, and causes a degeneration from his native excellency.
It forbids every thing that defiles and debases him, and Causes a degeneration from his native excellency.
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If we prescind in our thoughts the sacred authority of the Law-giver, all the Precepts of the Law for their moral Goodness, deserve our esteem and choice, and entire observation.
If we prescind in our thoughts the sacred Authority of the Lawgiver, all the Precepts of the Law for their moral goodness, deserve our esteem and choice, and entire observation.
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The sanctified Mind approves them universally.
The sanctified Mind approves them universally.
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I esteem all thy Precepts concerning all things to be right, saith holy David. Nay, in the Wicked there is an intellectual assent to the goodness of the Law, I esteem all thy Precepts Concerning all things to be right, Says holy David. Nay, in the Wicked there is an intellectual assent to the Goodness of the Law,
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tho' the corrupt Will doth not embrace it: there are some inclinations and wishes to obey it, but controll'd by vicious desires.
though the corrupt Will does not embrace it: there Are Some inclinations and wishes to obey it, but controlled by vicious Desires.
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'Tis said of the convinced Sinner, Thou knowest his Will, and approvest the things that are more excellent.
It's said of the convinced Sinner, Thou Knowest his Will, and approvest the things that Are more excellent.
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It may be objected, that the Law being pure, and Man in a frail state, surrounded with innumerable temptations, to require perfect obedience from him,
It may be objected, that the Law being pure, and Man in a frail state, surrounded with innumerable temptations, to require perfect Obedience from him,
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and condemn him for his Failings, seems hard. The Law lays a restraint upon all the Senses, and forbids all fleshly Lusts;
and condemn him for his Failings, seems hard. The Law lays a restraint upon all the Senses, and forbids all fleshly Lustiest;
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this may be easy to separate Souls, but for Men to live in the Body,
this may be easy to separate Souls, but for Men to live in the Body,
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as if they were out of it, to be always vigilant against the insinuations or attaques of Sin, is impossible.
as if they were out of it, to be always vigilant against the insinuations or attacks of since, is impossible.
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Thus the Carnal Mind is apt with some colour, to traduce the Righteousness of God's Government.
Thus the Carnal Mind is apt with Some colour, to traduce the Righteousness of God's Government.
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But it will be clearly vindicated, by considering,
But it will be clearly vindicated, by considering,
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1. The Law supposes Man in a state of integrity, furnish'd with sufficient Power to comply with every Precept,
1. The Law supposes Man in a state of integrity, furnished with sufficient Power to comply with every Precept,
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tho' free to fall from his Duty and Happiness.
though free to fallen from his Duty and Happiness.
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To command absolute Impossibilities, is tyrannical, and utterly inconsistent with the Nature of the Blessed God.
To command absolute Impossibilities, is tyrannical, and utterly inconsistent with the Nature of the Blessed God.
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2. The first Man wilfully transgrest the Law, and lost his Holiness: And Nature being poison'd in the Fountain, is corrupt in all the descendants from him.
2. The First Man wilfully transgressed the Law, and lost his Holiness: And Nature being poisoned in the Fountain, is corrupt in all the descendants from him.
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Mankind was justly degraded in rebellious Adam, and is destitute of spiritual strength to perform all that the Law requires.
Mankind was justly degraded in rebellious Adam, and is destitute of spiritual strength to perform all that the Law requires.
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3. This disability is vicious and culpable, and can be no pretence against the Rights of the Law-giver.
3. This disability is vicious and culpable, and can be no pretence against the Rights of the Lawgiver.
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A natural disability from the want of requisite Faults is a just excuse.
A natural disability from the want of requisite Faults is a just excuse.
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'Tis no Fault that a Man cannot stop the Sun as Joshua did, nor calm a Tempest as our Saviour did by his Word.
It's no Fault that a Man cannot stop the Sun as joshua did, nor Cam a Tempest as our Saviour did by his Word.
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But the disability that arises from a depraved disposition, renders a Person more guilty. And this is the present Case.
But the disability that arises from a depraved disposition, renders a Person more guilty. And this is the present Case.
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The Will of Man is disobedient and perverse, and as soon as it can exercise El•ction, chooses Evil:
The Will of Man is disobedient and perverse, and as soon as it can exercise El•ction, chooses Evil:
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and by custom in Sin becomes more hardened and obstinate. And from hence the Prophet charges the contumacious Jews;
and by custom in since becomes more hardened and obstinate. And from hence the Prophet charges the contumacious jews;
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Behold their Ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken. Were they uncapable of hearing the Divine Commands? No, but the Word of the Lord was to them a reproach, they had no delight in it. Behold their Ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot harken. Were they uncapable of hearing the Divine Commands? No, but the Word of the Lord was to them a reproach, they had no delight in it.
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And our Saviour upbraids the Pharisees, How can ye believe, which receive Honour one of another, and seek not the Honour that comes from God only.
And our Saviour upbraids the Pharisees, How can you believe, which receive Honour one of Another, and seek not the Honour that comes from God only.
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They were in high reputation for their Holiness, which made it impossible for them in an humble penitent manner to submit to our Saviour.
They were in high reputation for their Holiness, which made it impossible for them in an humble penitent manner to submit to our Saviour.
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In short, the primary end of the Law was the happiness of Man in the performance of his Duty,
In short, the primary end of the Law was the happiness of Man in the performance of his Duty,
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and his first Sin, and consequent impotence to fulfil it, was by his own Fault.
and his First since, and consequent impotence to fulfil it, was by his own Fault.
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As the Obliquity of a Line cannot be ascrib'd to the strait Rule, but to the Error of the Hand that draws it.
As the Obliquity of a Line cannot be ascribed to the strait Rule, but to the Error of the Hand that draws it.
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And from hence 'tis clear, that if God should with a terrible exactness require of Men unsinning Obedience upon the pain of Damnation, he could not be taxt with unrighteousness.
And from hence it's clear, that if God should with a terrible exactness require of Men unsinning obedience upon the pain of Damnation, he could not be taxed with unrighteousness.
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But God has been pleased to mitigate and allay the Severity of the Law by the Gospel;
But God has been pleased to mitigate and allay the Severity of the Law by the Gospel;
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so that although the least breach of it makes a Person an Offender and obnoxious to Judgment,
so that although the least breach of it makes a Person an Offender and obnoxious to Judgement,
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yet the Law of Faith propounds such merciful Conditions to the Guilty, that upon the performance of them, they may plead their Pardon seal'd with the Blood of their Redeemer,
yet the Law of Faith propounds such merciful Conditions to the Guilty, that upon the performance of them, they may plead their Pardon sealed with the Blood of their Redeemer,
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and shall be saved and crown'd in the Day of Judgment.
and shall be saved and crowned in the Day of Judgement.
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We are commanded so to speak and do, as they that shall be judged by the Law of Liberty.
We Are commanded so to speak and do, as they that shall be judged by the Law of Liberty.
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Thus the Gospel is stiled, in that it frees the Conscience, tho' not from the obedience,
Thus the Gospel is styled, in that it frees the Conscience, though not from the Obedience,
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yet from the terrors and condemnation of the Law; for there was not the least signification of Mercy by it.
yet from the terrors and condemnation of the Law; for there was not the least signification of Mercy by it.
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But in the Gospel, the Grace of God most illustriously appears.
But in the Gospel, the Grace of God most illustriously appears.
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1. In that when our Innocence was lost, there may be a renovation of the Sinner by Repentance:
1. In that when our Innocence was lost, there may be a renovation of the Sinner by Repentance:
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to which the plenary pardon of Sin is assured, Wash ye, make ye clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine Eyes:
to which the plenary pardon of since is assured, Wash you, make you clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine Eyes:
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Cease to do evil, and learn to do well, saith the Lord: and tho' your Sins be as Scarlet, they shall be white as Snow;
Cease to do evil, and Learn to do well, Says the Lord: and though your Sins be as Scarlet, they shall be white as Snow;
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tho' they be red like Crimson, they shall be white like Wooll. God will not pardon those who forgive and flatter themselves in their Sins;though they be read like Crimson, they shall be white like Wool. God will not pardon those who forgive and flatter themselves in their Sins;
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but those who confess and forsake them, shall find mercy. 2. Sincerity of Obedience is accepted where Perfection is wanting.but those who confess and forsake them, shall find mercy. 2. Sincerity of obedience is accepted where Perfection is wanting.
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When a Person with consent of Heart and serious endeavours strives to obey the Holy Will of God, without the exception of any known Duty,
When a Person with consent of Heart and serious endeavours strives to obey the Holy Will of God, without the exception of any known Duty,
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or the indulgence of any Sin, God will spare him, as a Father spares his Son that serves him.
or the indulgence of any since, God will spare him, as a Father spares his Son that serves him.
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'Tis not so much the Matter as the Allowance that makes Sin deadly. Where there is guile in the heart, it will be severely imputed.
It's not so much the Matter as the Allowance that makes since deadly. Where there is guile in the heart, it will be severely imputed.
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'Tis not according to some particular Acts of Sin, but the Tenor of the Life, that the state of Men will be decided.
It's not according to Some particular Acts of since, but the Tenor of the Life, that the state of Men will be decided.
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3. Unfeigned Faith in the Lord Jesus, that is, such a belief of the Truth and Goodness of his Promises,
3. Unfeigned Faith in the Lord jesus, that is, such a belief of the Truth and goodness of his Promises,
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as induces us to receive him as our Prince and Saviour, as purifies the Conscience, the Heart,
as induces us to receive him as our Prince and Saviour, as Purifies the Conscience, the Heart,
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and Life, will free us from Hell, and entitle us to Heaven, according to the Covenant of Grace.
and Life, will free us from Hell, and entitle us to Heaven, according to the Covenant of Grace.
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In short, the final Resolution of a Man's Trial and Case will be this;
In short, the final Resolution of a Man's Trial and Case will be this;
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either he has performed the gracious Conditions of the Gospel, and he shall be saved; or rejected them, and he shall be damned.
either he has performed the gracious Conditions of the Gospel, and he shall be saved; or rejected them, and he shall be damned.
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If it be objected, that the terms of Evangelical Justification, tho' in themselves comparatively easy, yet are of impossible performance to Men in their natural sinful state. The Answer is clear;
If it be objected, that the terms of Evangelical Justification, though in themselves comparatively easy, yet Are of impossible performance to Men in their natural sinful state. The Answer is clear;
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1. That although the natural Man be dead in Sin, without spiritual strength to resolve and perform his Duty,
1. That although the natural Man be dead in since, without spiritual strength to resolve and perform his Duty,
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and holy heat of desires to it;
and holy heat of Desires to it;
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and nothing is alive in him but his corrupt Passions, that are like Worms generated in a Carcase;
and nothing is alive in him but his corrupt Passion, that Are like Worms generated in a Carcase;
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yet by the Grace that is offered in the Gospel, he may be enabled to perform the Conditions of it,
yet by the Grace that is offered in the Gospel, he may be enabled to perform the Conditions of it,
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for in this the Gospel excels the Law:
for in this the Gospel excels the Law:
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the Law discovers Sin, but affords no degrees of supernatural Power to subdue it, and directs to no means for the expiation of its Guilt.
the Law discovers since, but affords no Degrees of supernatural Power to subdue it, and directs to no means for the expiation of its Gilded.
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As the Fire in the Bush discovered the Thorns without consuming them.
As the Fire in the Bush discovered the Thorns without consuming them.
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But the sanctifying Spirit, the true Spring of Life and Power, is the concomitant of the Gospel,
But the sanctifying Spirit, the true Spring of Life and Power, is the concomitant of the Gospel,
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as St. Peter declares, With the preaching of the Gospel the Holy Ghost was sent down from Heaven.
as Saint Peter declares, With the preaching of the Gospel the Holy Ghost was sent down from Heaven.
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And the Spirit by illuminating, preventing, and exciting Grace, assists Men to repent and believe;
And the Spirit by illuminating, preventing, and exciting Grace, assists Men to Repent and believe;
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and is promised in rich and liberal supplies to all that humbly and ardently pray for it.
and is promised in rich and liberal supplies to all that humbly and ardently pray for it.
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This our Saviour assures to us by a most tender and endearing Comparison:
This our Saviour assures to us by a most tender and endearing Comparison:
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If ye that are evil know how to give good things to your Children, how much more shall your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those that ask it? If you that Are evil know how to give good things to your Children, how much more shall your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those that ask it?
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2. From hence it follows, that 'tis from the perverseness of the Will, and the love of Sin, that Men do not obey the Gospel.
2. From hence it follows, that it's from the perverseness of the Will, and the love of since, that Men do not obey the Gospel.
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For the Holy Spirit never withdraws his gracious assistance, till resisted, grieved, and quenched by them. It will be no excuse that Divine Grace is not conferr'd in the same eminent degree upon some as upon others that are converted:
For the Holy Spirit never withdraws his gracious assistance, till resisted, grieved, and quenched by them. It will be no excuse that Divine Grace is not conferred in the same eminent degree upon Some as upon Others that Are converted:
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for the impenitent shall not be condemned for want of that singular powerful Grace that was the priviledg of the Elect,
for the impenitent shall not be condemned for want of that singular powerful Grace that was the privilege of the Elect,
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but for receiving in vain that measure of common Grace that they had.
but for receiving in vain that measure of Common Grace that they had.
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If he that received one Talent had faithfully improved it, he had been rewarded with more,
If he that received one Talon had faithfully improved it, he had been rewarded with more,
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but upon the slothful and ingrateful neglect of his Duty, he was justly deprived of it,
but upon the slothful and ingrateful neglect of his Duty, he was justly deprived of it,
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and cast into a Dungeon of Horrour, the Emblem of Hell.
and cast into a Dungeon of Horror, the Emblem of Hell.
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The Sentence of the Law has its full force upon impenitent Sinners, with intollerable aggravations for neglecting the Salvation of the Gospel.
The Sentence of the Law has its full force upon impenitent Sinners, with intolerable aggravations for neglecting the Salvation of the Gospel.
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Concerning the Heathens, the Scripture declares,
Concerning the heathens, the Scripture declares,
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1. That although the Law publish'd by Moses was not communicated to them, yet there was a silent,
1. That although the Law published by Moses was not communicated to them, yet there was a silent,
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though less perfect Impression of it in their Hearts.
though less perfect Impression of it in their Hearts.
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The Law of Nature in the fundamental Precepts of Religion, and Society, and Temperance, was better known than obeyed by them.
The Law of Nature in the fundamental Precepts of Religion, and Society, and Temperance, was better known than obeyed by them.
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Therefore the Apostle endites them for atrocious Crimes, such as natural Conscience consenting with the Law of God, severely forbids upon the pain of damnation. Therefore the Apostle endites them for atrocious Crimes, such as natural Conscience consenting with the Law of God, severely forbids upon the pain of damnation.
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Thus 'tis said of the Heathens, who knowing the Judgment of God, That they which commit such things are worthy of death;
Thus it's said of the heathens, who knowing the Judgement of God, That they which commit such things Are worthy of death;
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not only commit the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. not only commit the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
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And at the last Day, As many as have sinned without the Law, as delivered to the Jews, shall be judged and perish, not according to that Law of Moses,
And At the last Day, As many as have sinned without the Law, as Delivered to the jews, shall be judged and perish, not according to that Law of Moses,
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but the Law of Nature that obliged them to do good, and restrain themselves from Evil;
but the Law of Nature that obliged them to do good, and restrain themselves from Evil;
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of which the counterpart was not totally deleted in their Hearts.
of which the counterpart was not totally deleted in their Hearts.
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2. Although the Revelation of Christ in his Person, Office, and Benefits, is not by the preaching of the Gospel (that is necessary for the begetting of Faith ) extended to all Nations;
2. Although the Revelation of christ in his Person, Office, and Benefits, is not by the preaching of the Gospel (that is necessary for the begetting of Faith) extended to all nations;
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yet the Grace of the Redeemer is so far universal, that upon his account the indulgent Providence of God invited the Heathens to Repentance.
yet the Grace of the Redeemer is so Far universal, that upon his account the indulgent Providence of God invited the heathens to Repentance.
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His renewed Benefits that sweetned their Lives, and his powerful patience in forbearing so long to cut them off, His renewed Benefits that sweetened their Lives, and his powerful patience in forbearing so long to Cut them off,
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when their Impurities and Impieties were so provoking, was a testimony of his inclination to clemency upon their reformation.
when their Impurities and Impieties were so provoking, was a testimony of his inclination to clemency upon their Reformation.
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And for their abusing his Favours, and resisting the methods of his Goodness, they will be inexcusable to themselves,
And for their abusing his Favours, and resisting the methods of his goodness, they will be inexcusable to themselves,
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and their condemnation righteous to their own Consciences.
and their condemnation righteous to their own Consciences.
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We are next to consider the Sanction of the Law that enforces Obedience, and it will appear that God is not extream,
We Are next to Consider the Sanction of the Law that inforces obedience, and it will appear that God is not extreme,
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but wisely and justly ordained Eternal Death to be the punishment of Sin. This will appear by considering,
but wisely and justly ordained Eternal Death to be the punishment of Sin. This will appear by considering,
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1. The end of the Sanction is to preserve the Authority of the Law in its full vigour, to render it most solemn and awful;
1. The end of the Sanction is to preserve the authority of the Law in its full vigour, to render it most solemn and awful;
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and consequently the punishment must be so heavy, as to overpoise all Temptations that might otherwise induce the Subjects to transgress its Precepts.
and consequently the punishment must be so heavy, as to overpoise all Temptations that might otherwise induce the Subject's to transgress its Precepts.
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Therefore to Adam the first and second Death was threatned upon his Disobedience;
Therefore to Adam the First and second Death was threatened upon his Disobedience;
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and Fear as a Sentinel was planted in his Breast, that no guilty Thought, no irregular Desire, no deceitful Suggestion should enter to break the Tables of the Law deposited therein.
and fear as a Sentinel was planted in his Breast, that no guilty Thought, no irregular Desire, no deceitful Suggestion should enter to break the Tables of the Law deposited therein.
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Now since notwithstanding the threatning, Man was so easily seduc'd by the insinuations of the Tempter to break the Law,
Now since notwithstanding the threatening, Man was so Easily seduced by the insinuations of the Tempter to break the Law,
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and disorder the Government of God in the World, 'tis evident that such a restraint was not over-rigorous to secure his Obedience.
and disorder the Government of God in the World, it's evident that such a restraint was not overrigorous to secure his obedience.
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I shall not insist on what is sadly visible since the first Apostacy, that there is in Mankind such a prodigious propensity to sensual things, that without the fear of Hell, no Arguments are strong enough to prevent the bold violation of the Divine Law.
I shall not insist on what is sadly visible since the First Apostasy, that there is in Mankind such a prodigious propensity to sensual things, that without the Fear of Hell, no Arguments Are strong enough to prevent the bold violation of the Divine Law.
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2. 'Tis consented to by common Reason, that there ought to be a proportion between the quality of the Offence, and the degrees of the Punishment.
2. It's consented to by Common Reason, that there ought to be a proportion between the quality of the Offence, and the Degrees of the Punishment.
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Justice takes the Scales into its hand before it takes the Sword.
justice Takes the Scales into its hand before it Takes the Sword.
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Now sin against God is of such an immense Guilt, that an eternal Punishment is but equivalent to it. This will appear by considering,
Now since against God is of such an immense Gilded, that an Eternal Punishment is but equivalent to it. This will appear by considering,
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1. The Perfections of the Law-giver who is infinitely above us. One Act of Sin is rebellion against God,
1. The Perfections of the Lawgiver who is infinitely above us. One Act of since is rebellion against God,
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and includes in it the contempt of his Majesty, before whom the highest Angels cover their Faces with reverence and adoration, as unworthy to behold his Glory,
and includes in it the contempt of his Majesty, before whom the highest Angels cover their Faces with Reverence and adoration, as unworthy to behold his Glory,
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and cover their Feet as unworthy that he should behold them: the contradiction of his Holiness that is his peculiar Glory:
and cover their Feet as unworthy that he should behold them: the contradiction of his Holiness that is his peculiar Glory:
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the denial of his Omniscience and Omnipresence, as if he were confin'd to the superior World, and busy in regulating the harmonious order of the Stars,
the denial of his Omniscience and Omnipresence, as if he were confined to the superior World, and busy in regulating the harmonious order of the Stars,
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and did not discern and observe what is done below:
and did not discern and observe what is done below:
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the defiance of his Eternal Power, and provoking him to jealousy, as if we were stronger than he.
the defiance of his Eternal Power, and provoking him to jealousy, as if we were Stronger than he.
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2. If we consider the Obligations of the reasonable Creatures to obey his Commands, the guilt of Sin rises prodigiously.
2. If we Consider the Obligations of the reasonable Creatures to obey his Commands, the guilt of since rises prodigiously.
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They were made by his Power with this special character of Excellency, according to his Image:
They were made by his Power with this special character of Excellency, according to his Image:
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they were happy in his Love:
they were happy in his Love:
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they were endowed with intellectual Faculties capable to understand and consider their Obligations to their bountiful Lord.
they were endowed with intellectual Faculties capable to understand and Consider their Obligations to their bountiful Lord.
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From hence it appears that Sin is the most unnatural Rebellion against God, and in it there is a concurrence of Impiety, Ingratitude, Perfidiousness,
From hence it appears that since is the most unnatural Rebellion against God, and in it there is a concurrence of Impiety, Ingratitude, Perfidiousness,
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and whatever may inhance a Crime to an excess of Wickedness.
and whatever may inhance a Crime to an excess of Wickedness.
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3. The meanness of the Motives that induce Men to prefer the pleasing their depraved Appetites before Obedience to his Sacred Will, extreamly aggravates the Offence.
3. The meanness of the Motives that induce Men to prefer the pleasing their depraved Appetites before obedience to his Sacred Will, extremely aggravates the Offence.
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Of this we have a convincing Instance in the first Sin committed upon Earth.
Of this we have a convincing Instance in the First since committed upon Earth.
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Deceitful Curiosity, flattering Pride, a secret pleasure of acting according to his own Will, join'd with the low attractives of sence, blinded and transported Adam to eat the Mortal Fruit, against the express Command of God.
Deceitful Curiosity, flattering Pride, a secret pleasure of acting according to his own Will, joined with the low attractives of sense, blinded and transported Adam to eat the Mortal Fruit, against the express Command of God.
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And ever since, the vanishing shadows of Honour, or Gain, or Pleasure, are the only perswasives to Sin. And what can be more provoking,
And ever since, the vanishing shadows of Honour, or Gain, or Pleasure, Are the only persuasive to Sin. And what can be more provoking,
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than for a Trifle to transgress the Law of God, and equally despise his Favour and Displeasure? Can any punishment less than Eternal expiate such Impieties? The Rules of Humane Justice may discover to us the Equity of the Divine Justice.
than for a Trifle to transgress the Law of God, and equally despise his Favour and Displeasure? Can any punishment less than Eternal expiate such Impieties? The Rules of Humane justice may discover to us the Equity of the Divine justice.
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'Tis ordained by the wisest States, that many Crimes which may be done in a few minutes, shall be punish'd with Death,
It's ordained by the Wisest States, that many Crimes which may be done in a few minutes, shall be punished with Death,
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and the Offender be deprived of his natural Life for ever:
and the Offender be deprived of his natural Life for ever:
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And is it not most just that Treason against the Great and Immortal King, should be revenged with Everlasting Death?
And is it not most just that Treason against the Great and Immortal King, should be revenged with Everlasting Death?
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4. That which farther clears the Divine Justice in punishing Sin with Hell, is this, That God by his infallible Promise assures us, that all who sincerely and uniformly obey him, shall be rewarded with Heaven for ever:
4. That which farther clears the Divine justice in punishing since with Hell, is this, That God by his infallible Promise assures us, that all who sincerely and uniformly obey him, shall be rewarded with Heaven for ever:
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a Blessedness most worthy the greatness and love of the Eternal God to bestow upon his Servants:
a Blessedness most worthy the greatness and love of the Eternal God to bestow upon his Servants:
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a Blessedness that surpasses our most comprehensive Thoughts.
a Blessedness that Surpasses our most comprehensive Thoughts.
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Now if Everlasting Glory be despised, what remains but endless Misery to be the Sinner's Portion? The Consequence is remediless.
Now if Everlasting Glory be despised, what remains but endless Misery to be the Sinner's Portion? The Consequence is remediless.
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If Sin with an eternal Hell in its Retinue be chosen and embrac'd, is it not equal that the rational Creature should inherit his own choice? How just is it that those who are the Slaves of the Devil,
If since with an Eternal Hell in its Retinue be chosen and embraced, is it not equal that the rational Creature should inherit his own choice? How just is it that those who Are the Slaves of the devil,
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and maintain his Party here, should have their recompence with him for ever? That those who now say to the Almighty, depart from us, we desire not the knowledg of thy Ways, should hear the Dreadful Depart from me into everlasting Fire? As there will be no vain-boasting in Heaven, where the Reward is the Gift of pure Bounty;
and maintain his Party Here, should have their recompense with him for ever? That those who now say to the Almighty, depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy Ways, should hear the Dreadful Depart from me into everlasting Fire? As there will be no vain-boasting in Heaven, where the Reward is the Gift of pure Bounty;
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so there will be no righteous Complaint against God in Hell, where the Punishment is inflicted by powerful Justice.
so there will be no righteous Complaint against God in Hell, where the Punishment is inflicted by powerful justice.
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He that voluntarily sins, by consequence chuses the Punishment due to it.
He that voluntarily Sins, by consequence chooses the Punishment due to it.
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5. The estimation of an Offence is taken from the disposition of him that does it.
5. The estimation of an Offence is taken from the disposition of him that does it.
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When 'tis done with pleasure and obstinacy, there is no place for Favour. Now final impenitence alone makes Sin actually and eternally damning to the Sinner.
When it's done with pleasure and obstinacy, there is no place for Favour. Now final impenitence alone makes since actually and eternally damning to the Sinner.
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Those that, notwithstanding all gracious Means, live continually in rebellion against God, those that impenitently die in their Sins, those that desire to live here for ever, that they might enjoy their sweet Sins;
Those that, notwithstanding all gracious Means, live continually in rebellion against God, those that impenitently die in their Sins, those that desire to live Here for ever, that they might enjoy their sweet Sins;
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those that are so hardned and naturaliz'd in their Vices, that if they were revived and brought again into this World of Temptations, would certainly return to the pleasures of Sin;
those that Are so hardened and naturalized in their Vices, that if they were revived and brought again into this World of Temptations, would Certainly return to the pleasures of since;
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is it not righteous that their incorrigible obstinacy should be punish'd for ever? Is it not just that those who would continue under the dominion of Sin, should forfeit all their claim to the Divine Mercy? For if we consider them as unrepentant and irreclaimable from their Wickedness, there are in them the just provocations and true causes of God's final rejection and hatred:
is it not righteous that their incorrigible obstinacy should be punished for ever? Is it not just that those who would continue under the dominion of since, should forfeit all their claim to the Divine Mercy? For if we Consider them as unrepentant and irreclaimable from their Wickedness, there Are in them the just provocations and true Causes of God's final rejection and hatred:
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and if we consider God as revealed in his Word and Works, his essential Properties, Wisdom, Purity, Justice, necessarily work upon such Objects in such a manner.
and if we Consider God as revealed in his Word and Works, his essential Properties, Wisdom, Purity, justice, necessarily work upon such Objects in such a manner.
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How zealous an indignation did the Son of God express against the obdurate Pharisees? You Serpents, you Generation of Vipers,
How zealous an Indignation did the Son of God express against the obdurate Pharisees? You Serpents, you Generation of Vipers,
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how should you escape the damnation of Hell? They in despite of all his Miracles, the equal Expressions of his Goodness and Power, resisted his Authority, blasphemed his Person, and slighted his Salvation. how should you escape the damnation of Hell? They in despite of all his Miracles, the equal Expressions of his goodness and Power, resisted his authority, blasphemed his Person, and slighted his Salvation.
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Now tho' other Sins are of an inferior Nature, and weaker Evidence, yet Obstinacy added to them, makes a Person unworthy and uncapable of Mercy.
Now though other Sins Are of an inferior Nature, and Weaker Evidence, yet Obstinacy added to them, makes a Person unworthy and uncapable of Mercy.
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From hence the misery of the Damned is without Redemption, without Hope, without Allay for ever.
From hence the misery of the Damned is without Redemption, without Hope, without Allay for ever.
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2. I shall now proceed to consider the Evidence of the Facts that is produc'd as the Reason of that Judgment.
2. I shall now proceed to Consider the Evidence of the Facts that is produced as the Reason of that Judgement.
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The temper of Divine Justice is very observable in the particular Judgments recorded in Scripture.
The temper of Divine justice is very observable in the particular Judgments recorded in Scripture.
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In the first process of Justice on Earth, we read, that God made the enquiry of Adam, Hast thou eaten of the Tree whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldst not eat? and by palpable Evidence convinc'd him before he condemn'd him.
In the First process of justice on Earth, we read, that God made the enquiry of Adam, Hast thou eaten of the Tree whereof I commanded thee that thou Shouldst not eat? and by palpable Evidence convinced him before he condemned him.
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Thus before the fiery Vengeance upon the wicked Cities, the Memory of which will never be extinguish'd;
Thus before the fiery Vengeance upon the wicked Cities, the Memory of which will never be extinguished;
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The Lord said to Abraham, Because the Cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their Sin is grievous, I will go down now,
The Lord said to Abraham, Because the Cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and Because their since is grievous, I will go down now,
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and see whether they have done according to the Cry of it, that is come up unto me: and see whither they have done according to the Cry of it, that is come up unto me:
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viz. whether they were so numerously and excessively wicked: if not, I will know.
viz. whither they were so numerously and excessively wicked: if not, I will know.
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God is pleased to incarnate himself in Man's Expression, to declare more sensibly to us, that he never punishes with precipitation,
God is pleased to incarnate himself in Man's Expression, to declare more sensibly to us, that he never Punishes with precipitation,
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but after an equal trial of the Cause.
but After an equal trial of the Cause.
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Thus we read of that prophane King of Babylon, Belshazzer, That he was weighed in the Ballance,
Thus we read of that profane King of Babylon, Belshazzar, That he was weighed in the Balance,
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and found wanting, before he was sentenc'd to be deprived of his Kingdom and Life.and found wanting, before he was sentenced to be deprived of his Kingdom and Life.
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And the destruction of the Antichristian State is attended with solemn Halelujahs for the righteousness of that Judgment.
And the destruction of the Antichristian State is attended with solemn Hallelujahs for the righteousness of that Judgement.
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And in the last Day the Righteousness of God's Proceedings shall be universally manifest and magnified. And in the last Day the Righteousness of God's Proceedings shall be universally manifest and magnified.
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'Tis therefore called the Day of the Revelation of the Righteous Judgment of God. It's Therefore called the Day of the Revelation of the Righteous Judgement of God.
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Now in order to this, the Scripture informs us, that all the Works of Men shall be brought in to Judgment, even every secret thing, whether good or evil.
Now in order to this, the Scripture informs us, that all the Works of Men shall be brought in to Judgement, even every secret thing, whither good or evil.
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And the Apostle saith, That we must all appear before the Judgment-Seat of Christ, that every one may receive the things done in his Body, according to that he hath done,
And the Apostle Says, That we must all appear before the Judgment 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 be good or bad. All Sins, whether secret or openly visible, shall be accounted for.whither it be good or bad. All Sins, whither secret or openly visible, shall be accounted for.
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Those Sins that have been acted in the most secret Retirement, so that no eye of Man could take cognizance of them;
Those Sins that have been acted in the most secret Retirement, so that no eye of Man could take cognizance of them;
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Nay, the Sins of the thoughts and affections, of which Satan could not accuse Men,
Nay, the Sins of the thoughts and affections, of which Satan could not accuse Men,
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when the inward Fire of Lust or Malice is not discovered by the least smoke or sparkles, by no expressions, all those shall be brought to Judgment:
when the inward Fire of Lust or Malice is not discovered by the least smoke or sparkles, by no expressions, all those shall be brought to Judgement:
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God will judg the Secrets of Men by Jesus Christ. God will judge the Secrets of Men by jesus christ.
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The sins of Omission of our Duty that are so numerous, from carelesness and diversions, from slothfulness and delays,
The Sins of Omission of our Duty that Are so numerous, from carelessness and diversions, from slothfulness and delays,
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and that now so little affect us;
and that now so little affect us;
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for we are more sensible of what we do, than of what we have not done;
for we Are more sensible of what we do, than of what we have not done;
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the guilt of all these shall then be heavily charged on the Conscience of the Sinner.
the guilt of all these shall then be heavily charged on the Conscience of the Sinner.
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The neglect of improving all the Means, Advantages, and Opportunities of doing or receiving Good, will be a great part of that Judgment.
The neglect of improving all the Means, Advantages, and Opportunities of doing or receiving Good, will be a great part of that Judgement.
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The Lord called his Servants to an account for the Talent committed to their trust, and required profit in proportion to their number and worth.
The Lord called his Servants to an account for the Talon committed to their trust, and required profit in proportion to their number and worth.
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All sins of Commission in Youth and Age, whether gross Sensuality, as Lasciviousness, Lusts, excess of Wine, Revellings, Banquetings, and abominable Idolatries,
All Sins of Commission in Youth and Age, whither gross Sensuality, as Lasciviousness, Lustiest, excess of Wine, Revellings, Banquetings, and abominable Idolatries,
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and all excess of Riot, shall be accounted for to him who is ready to judg the quick and the dead: or acts of unrighteous-to others.and all excess of Riot, shall be accounted for to him who is ready to judge the quick and the dead: or acts of unrighteous-to Others.
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He that doth wrong, shall receive according to the wrong he has done. He that does wrong, shall receive according to the wrong he has done.
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And sins of a lesser guilt, for which the most are not touch'd with grief or shame, shall then be produc'd in Judgment.
And Sins of a lesser guilt, for which the most Are not touched with grief or shame, shall then be produced in Judgement.
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All the sins of our words, so easily committed, and not so easily observed, shall then be called to a heavy remembrance. The Judg himself tells us;
All the Sins of our words, so Easily committed, and not so Easily observed, shall then be called to a heavy remembrance. The Judge himself tells us;
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I say unto you, that every idle word that Men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the Day of Judgment. I say unto you, that every idle word that Men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the Day of Judgement.
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And if vain words, the Signs and immediate Effects of a vain Mind, shall sadly encrease our Accounts,
And if vain words, the Signs and immediate Effects of a vain Mind, shall sadly increase our Accounts,
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how much more all the contentious, fierce and revengeful words, the detracting, false, contumelious and injurious words, the impure, filthy,
how much more all the contentious, fierce and revengeful words, the detracting, false, contumelious and injurious words, the impure, filthy,
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and contagious words, the prophane, blasphemous, and impious words that flow from the evil Treasure of the Heart? O their dreadful number, and oppressing weight!
and contagious words, the profane, blasphemous, and impious words that flow from the evil Treasure of the Heart? Oh their dreadful number, and oppressing weight!
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And all the Aggravations and Circumstances of Mens Sins, that raise their Guilt to such fearful heights, shall be enumerated in order to Judgment. For thus 'twas foretold;
And all the Aggravations and circumstances of Men's Sins, that raise their Gilded to such fearful heights, shall be enumerated in order to Judgement. For thus 'twas foretold;
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Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousand of his Saints, to execute Judgment upon all, Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousand 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 all their hard Speeches which ungodly Sinners have spoken against him. and all their hard Speeches which ungodly Sinners have spoken against him.
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And all the good Works of the Saints shall then be remembred, even to the least work of Piety, the giving of two Mites to the Treasury of the Temple;
And all the good Works of the Saints shall then be remembered, even to the least work of Piety, the giving of two Mites to the Treasury of the Temple;
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and the least work of Charity, the giving a cup of cold Water to a Disciple, upon the account of his Relation unto Christ. and the least work of Charity, the giving a cup of cold Water to a Disciple, upon the account of his Relation unto christ.
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All their secret Graces and Duties shall then be rewarded.
All their secret Graces and Duties shall then be rewarded.
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The manner of this Judicial Evidence is set forth to us in Scripture, by the opening the Books; congruously to proceedings in humane Judgment, wherein the Information and Charge is produc'd from Writings for the conviction of the Accused.
The manner of this Judicial Evidence is Set forth to us in Scripture, by the opening the Books; congruously to proceedings in humane Judgement, wherein the Information and Charge is produced from Writings for the conviction of the Accused.
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Thus it was represented to St. John in a Vision; I saw the Dead, small and great, stand before God;
Thus it was represented to Saint John in a Vision; I saw the Dead, small and great, stand before God;
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and the Books were opened, and the Dead were judged out of the things that were written in the Books, according to their Works. and the Books were opened, and the Dead were judged out of the things that were written in the Books, according to their Works.
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1. The Books of the Law and Gospel shall then be open'd in all the Injunctions and Prohibitions,
1. The Books of the Law and Gospel shall then be opened in all the Injunctions and Prohibitions,
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and our Lives compar'd with them.
and our Lives compared with them.
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Our Saviour told the Jews, Do not think that I will accuse you to my Father, there is one that accuseth you,
Our Saviour told the jews, Do not think that I will accuse you to my Father, there is one that Accuseth you,
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even Moses, in whom you trust: not the Person, but the Law of Moses. And he denounced against those that reject the Gospel;even Moses, in whom you trust: not the Person, but the Law of Moses. And he denounced against those that reject the Gospel;
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the Word that I have spoken, the same shall judg them in the last Day. the Word that I have spoken, the same shall judge them in the last Day.
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The Law is the exact Transcript of God's Sacred Will, the natural and immutable Rule of Righteousness;
The Law is the exact Transcript of God's Sacred Will, the natural and immutable Rule of Righteousness;
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'tis pure, forbids all Sin, and enjoyns universal Holiness;
it's pure, forbids all since, and enjoins universal Holiness;
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'tis Spiritual, requires not only a conformity in Words and Actions, but inward sanctity in mind and heart:
it's Spiritual, requires not only a conformity in Words and Actions, but inward sanctity in mind and heart:
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for the Soul is the principal part of Man, entirely open to God's Eye, the Maker and Judg of it.
for the Soul is the principal part of Man, entirely open to God's Eye, the Maker and Judge of it.
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And the most enlightned Saints have but an imperfect knowledg of it here.
And the most enlightened Saints have but an imperfect knowledge of it Here.
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This made Holy David, after his meditation upon its purity and perfection, to cry out in an Agony, Who can understand his Errors!
This made Holy David, After his meditation upon its purity and perfection, to cry out in an Agony, Who can understand his Errors!
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cleanse thou me from secret sins. cleanse thou me from secret Sins.
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This when opend in its spiritual and comprehensive Nature, by a wise and zealous Preacher, darts a Light into the Conscience, This when opened in its spiritual and comprehensive Nature, by a wise and zealous Preacher, darts a Light into the Conscience,
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and discovers many secret Sins, that like so many Serpents were still and quiet in the dark;
and discovers many secret Sins, that like so many Serpents were still and quiet in the dark;
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but upon the suddain breaking in of the Light, fly upon the Sinner, and torment him with their mortal Stings.
but upon the sudden breaking in of the Light, fly upon the Sinner, and torment him with their Mortal Stings.
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But when the Law-giver himself shall expound the Law in its full extent and perfection, with respect to all the Duties it commands,
But when the Lawgiver himself shall expound the Law in its full extent and perfection, with respect to all the Duties it commands,
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and Sins it forbids, how guilty will Men appear? how unable to answer one Article of a thousand charg'd upon them?
and Sins it forbids, how guilty will Men appear? how unable to answer one Article of a thousand charged upon them?
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2. The Omniscience of God will give most convincing Evidence of all our Works.
2. The Omniscience of God will give most convincing Evidence of all our Works.
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All things are naked and open to his Eyes, with whom we have to do in Judgment. All things Are naked and open to his Eyes, with whom we have to do in Judgement.
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The Psalmist declares the infinite perspicacity of his sight: The Darkness hides not from thee, but the Night shines as the Day.
The Psalmist declares the infinite perspicacity of his sighed: The Darkness hides not from thee, but the Night shines as the Day.
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As his Light and transcendent Brightness is invisible to us, so our thickest darkness is visible to him.
As his Light and transcendent Brightness is invisible to us, so our thickest darkness is visible to him.
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We cannot see things in the Night, because it hinders the reception of the Rays, that insinuate into the Eye and causes sight:
We cannot see things in the Night, Because it hinders the reception of the Rays, that insinuate into the Eye and Causes sighed:
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but the Eyes of our Judg are like a flame of Fire, dispelling all darkness.
but the Eyes of our Judge Are like a flame of Fire, dispelling all darkness.
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From his Throne in Heaven, his piercing Eye sees through all the concealments of Mens Sins.
From his Throne in Heaven, his piercing Eye sees through all the concealments of Men's Sins.
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Thou hast set our Iniquities before thee, and our secret Sins in the Light of thy Countenance. Thou hast Set our Iniquities before thee, and our secret Sins in the Light of thy Countenance.
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He discovered the Sacrilege of Achan, the Lie of Gehazi, the Deceit of Ananias. Saul 's disobedience in sparing the Amalekites devoted to destruction, had the colourable pretence of Piety,
He discovered the Sacrilege of achan, the Lie of Gehazi, the Deceit of Ananias. Saul is disobedience in sparing the Amalekites devoted to destruction, had the colourable pretence of Piety,
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and, as a Sacrifice, was laid on the Altar.
and, as a Sacrifice, was laid on the Altar.
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And David 's Murder of Uriah was imputed to the chance of War as a sufficient excuse. And David is Murder of Uriah was imputed to the chance of War as a sufficient excuse.
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But tho' they might have deceived others, they could not deceive God.
But though they might have deceived Others, they could not deceive God.
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He is intimately present with the Souls of Men, that are unsearchable to the most discerning Angels of Light,
He is intimately present with the Souls of Men, that Are unsearchable to the most discerning Angels of Light,
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and knows all their most secret Designs and Desires.
and knows all their most secret Designs and Desires.
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The Pharisees in whom Pride was the first Property, and Hypocrisy a second Nature, could not, with all their saintly shews, impose upon our Saviour:
The Pharisees in whom Pride was the First Property, and Hypocrisy a second Nature, could not, with all their saintly shows, impose upon our Saviour:
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for he knew what was in Man. He discover'd their Alms to be not the effect of Charity but Ostentation, and their specious Acts of Devotion to be a train to surprise some rich Prey. for he knew what was in Man. He discovered their Alms to be not the Effect of Charity but Ostentation, and their specious Acts of Devotion to be a train to surprise Some rich Prey.
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And this Divine Knowledg of Men and their Actions is in order to Judgment. And this Divine Knowledge of Men and their Actions is in order to Judgement.
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Thus the wise King declares, Doth not he that ponders the Heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy Soul, doth not he know it? And shall not he render to every Man according to his Works? And God himself testifies, I the Lord search the Heart,
Thus the wise King declares, Does not he that ponders the Heart Consider it? and he that Keepeth thy Soul, does not he know it? And shall not he render to every Man according to his Works? And God himself Testifies, I the Lord search the Heart,
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even to give to every Man according to his Works. For this Reason he is said to keep a Register of Mens Sins.even to give to every Man according to his Works. For this Reason he is said to keep a Register of Men's Sins.
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Thus he speaks of the impure Idolatries of the Jews;
Thus he speaks of the impure Idolatries of the jews;
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Behold, it is written before me, to signify his exact and actual knowledg, I will not keep silence, Behold, it is written before me, to signify his exact and actual knowledge, I will not keep silence,
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but will recompense, even recompense into their Bosoms. but will recompense, even recompense into their Bosoms.
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And at the Day of Judgment he will declare his Knowledg of their Sins before all,
And At the Day of Judgement he will declare his Knowledge of their Sins before all,
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and the most secret shall be made evident, as if written in their Foreheads in the most plain and legible Characters.
and the most secret shall be made evident, as if written in their Foreheads in the most plain and legible Characters.
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And all the goodness of the Saints shall then be revealed by the Judg. Their greatest Excelcellencies are invisible to the Eyes of Men:
And all the Goodness of the Saints shall then be revealed by the Judges Their greatest Excelcellencies Are invisible to the Eyes of Men:
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the sanctity of their Aims and Affections, which gives Life and Value to all the Acts of Obedience, their secret Duties, wherein the sincerity and ardency of their Souls is most exprest, are only known to God.
the sanctity of their Aims and Affections, which gives Life and Valve to all the Acts of obedience, their secret Duties, wherein the sincerity and ardency of their Souls is most expressed, Are only known to God.
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And such is the excellent humility of the Saints, that the more they are enrich'd,
And such is the excellent humility of the Saints, that the more they Are enriched,
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and abound with the gracious influences of the Spirit, the less they discover to the World:
and abound with the gracious influences of the Spirit, the less they discover to the World:
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as the Celestial Bodies, when in nearest conjunction with the Sun, and most fill'd with his Light, are least in appearance to the Inhabitants of the Earth.
as the Celestial Bodies, when in nearest conjunction with the Sun, and most filled with his Light, Are least in appearance to the Inhabitants of the Earth.
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But there is a Book of Remembrance before him, for them that feared the Lord, and thought upon his Name. But there is a Book of Remembrance before him, for them that feared the Lord, and Thought upon his Name.
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And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of Hosts, in the day when I make up my Jewels:
And they shall be mine, Says the Lord of Hosts, in the day when I make up my Jewels:
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and I will spare them as a Man spares his Son that serves him. and I will spare them as a Man spares his Son that serves him.
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3. The Conscience of every Man shall then be open'd, and give an accusing or excusing testimony of all things:
3. The Conscience of every Man shall then be opened, and give an accusing or excusing testimony of all things:
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for these Acts of Conscience in the present Life, have a final respect to God's Tribunal. for these Acts of Conscience in the present Life, have a final respect to God's Tribunal.
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And tho the Accounts are so vast, there shall be an exact agreement between the Books of God's Omniscience and of Conscience in the Day of Judgment. Now indeed the Conscience of Man,
And though the Accounts Are so vast, there shall be an exact agreement between the Books of God's Omniscience and of Conscience in the Day of Judgement. Now indeed the Conscience of Man,
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tho never so inquisitive and diligent in examining and revising his Ways, is unable to take a just account of his Sins.
though never so inquisitive and diligent in examining and revising his Ways, is unable to take a just account of his Sins.
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As one that would tell the first appearing Stars in the Evening, before he can reckon them others appear and confound his Memory with their number:
As one that would tell the First appearing Stars in the Evening, before he can reckon them Others appear and confound his Memory with their number:
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so when Conscience is seriously intent in reflecting upon it self, before it can reckon up the Sins committed against one Command, innumerable others appear.
so when Conscience is seriously intent in reflecting upon it self, before it can reckon up the Sins committed against one Command, innumerable Others appear.
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This made the Psalmist, upon the survey of his Actions, break forth in amazement and perplexity;
This made the Psalmist, upon the survey of his Actions, break forth in amazement and perplexity;
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Mine Iniquities are more than the Hairs upon my Head, therefore my Heart fails me. Mine Iniquities Are more than the Hairs upon my Head, Therefore my Heart fails me.
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But it will be one of the Miracles of that Day, to enlarge the view of Conscience to all their Sins.
But it will be one of the Miracles of that Day, to enlarge the view of Conscience to all their Sins.
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And O the formidable spectacle, when Conscience enlightned by a Beam from Heaven, shall present to a Sinner in one view the sins of his whole Life!
And Oh the formidable spectacle, when Conscience enlightened by a Beam from Heaven, shall present to a Sinner in one view the Sins of his Whole Life!
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Now Conscience is a Notary in every Man's Bosom; and tho 'tis not always vocal, yet writes down their Actions.
Now Conscience is a Notary in every Man's Bosom; and though it's not always vocal, yet writes down their Actions.
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The Sin of Judah is written with a Pen of Iron, and with a point of a Diamond 'tis graven upon the Tables of the Heart. The since of Judah is written with a Pen of Iron, and with a point of a Diamond it's graved upon the Tables of the Heart.
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But then it shall be compell'd to give a full Charge against the Guilty.
But then it shall be compelled to give a full Charge against the Guilty.
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Of this we have an infallible presage in this world, when Conscience turns the point against the Brest of a Sinner,
Of this we have an infallible presage in this world, when Conscience turns the point against the Breast of a Sinner,
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and enforces the Tongue, by a secret instigation to accuse the Person. And this Information of Conscience at the last will make the Sinner speechless:
and inforces the Tongue, by a secret instigation to accuse the Person. And this Information of Conscience At the last will make the Sinner speechless:
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for the Book of Accounts with Divine Justice, was always in his own keeping; and what-ever is recorded there, was written with his own hand.
for the Book of Accounts with Divine justice, was always in his own keeping; and whatever is recorded there, was written with his own hand.
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And how will those hardned Sinners that now kick against the Pricks of Conscience, be able to repel its strong and quick Accusations before that terrible Tribunal?
And how will those hardened Sinners that now kick against the Pricks of Conscience, be able to repel its strong and quick Accusations before that terrible Tribunal?
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4. Other numerous Witnesses will appear to finish the process of that Day.
4. Other numerous Witnesses will appear to finish the process of that Day.
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Not as if God, that knows all things, wants information, but for the publick conviction of the Wicked.
Not as if God, that knows all things, Wants information, but for the public conviction of the Wicked.
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Satan will then bring a bloody Charge against them.
Satan will then bring a bloody Charge against them.
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Such is his Malignity, that he is a Complainer of God to Man, and by calumniating the Blessed Creator, seduc'd our first Parents;
Such is his Malignity, that he is a Complainer of God to Man, and by calumniating the Blessed Creator, seduced our First Parents;
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and he is the Accuser of Men to God. He is stiled the Accuser of the Brethren before God day and night.
and he is the Accuser of Men to God. He is styled the Accuser of the Brothers before God day and night.
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Sometimes falsly, as when he taxed Job, that his Piety was mercenary; and often truly to provoke the Divine Displeasure. Sometime falsely, as when he taxed Job, that his Piety was mercenary; and often truly to provoke the Divine Displeasure.
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But tho his Charge be just against them as Sinners, yet as Penitent Sinners they are absolved by the Judg upon the Throne of Grace.
But though his Charge be just against them as Sinners, yet as Penitent Sinners they Are absolved by the Judge upon the Throne of Grace.
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This we have represented to the Prophet Zechary, Joshua the High Priest, a Type of the Church, standing before the Angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him;
This we have represented to the Prophet Zechariah, joshua the High Priest, a Type of the Church, standing before the Angel of the Lord, and Satan standing At his right hand to accuse him;
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for that was the place of Accusers. But Christ the Blessed Reconciler interposed.
for that was the place of Accusers. But christ the Blessed Reconciler interposed.
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And the Lord said to Satan, the Lord rebuke thee, O Satan, even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee. But he will principally act the part of an Accuser at the Last Judgment.And the Lord said to Satan, the Lord rebuke thee, Oh Satan, even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee. But he will principally act the part of an Accuser At the Last Judgement.
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This is intimated in that fearful imprecation, Let Satan stand at his right hand; When he is judged, let him be condemned.
This is intimated in that fearful imprecation, Let Satan stand At his right hand; When he is judged, let him be condemned.
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He is now an active watchful Spirit, whose Diligence is equal to his Malice, and by glittering Snares,
He is now an active watchful Spirit, whose Diligence is equal to his Malice, and by glittering Snares,
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or violent Temptations, draws Men to sin.
or violent Temptations, draws Men to since.
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But then he will be their most bitter Accuser, not from zeal of Justice, but pure Malignity.
But then he will be their most bitter Accuser, not from zeal of justice, but pure Malignity.
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Then he will aggravate their Crimes by the most killing Circumstances; tho in accusing them he endites himself, their sins being usually done by his sollicitations.
Then he will aggravate their Crimes by the most killing circumstances; though in accusing them he endites himself, their Sins being usually done by his solicitations.
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And the Wicked themselves will accuse one another. In this World Fellow-sinners usually conceal one anothers Wickedness, restrain'd by their own obnoxiousness.
And the Wicked themselves will accuse one Another. In this World Fellow sinners usually conceal one another's Wickedness, restrained by their own obnoxiousness.
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But then all that have been jointly engaged in the commission of Sin, will impeach each other.
But then all that have been jointly engaged in the commission of since, will impeach each other.
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The voluptuous Sinners that have excited one another to Lust or Luxury; Come let us take our fill of Love till the Morning:
The voluptuous Sinners that have excited one Another to Lust or Luxury; Come let us take our fill of Love till the Morning:
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Come, I will fetch Wine, and we will fill our selves with strong Drink, for to morrow shall be as to day, and much more abundant: Come, I will fetch Wine, and we will fill our selves with strong Drink, for to morrow shall be as to day, and much more abundant:
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All the Charming Companions and Associates will with fierceness charge one another.
All the Charming Sodales and Associates will with fierceness charge one Another.
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And the malicious cruel Sinners that say, Come let us lay wait for Blood, let us swallow them up quick as the Grave, will then like enraged Furies fly upon one another.
And the malicious cruel Sinners that say, Come let us lay wait for Blood, let us swallow them up quick as the Grave, will then like enraged Furies fly upon one Another.
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In all Sins of Combination, the inferior Instruments will accuse their Directors for their pernicious Counsel,
In all Sins of Combination, the inferior Instruments will accuse their Directors for their pernicious Counsel,
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and the Directors will accuse the Instruments for their wicked Compliance.
and the Directors will accuse the Instruments for their wicked Compliance.
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And all the Holy Servants of God, who by their Instructions, Counsels, Admonitions, Examples have endeavoured to make the World better;
And all the Holy Servants of God, who by their Instructions, Counsels, Admonitions, Examples have endeavoured to make the World better;
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especially those who by their Place and Relation were more concerned, and more zealously & compassionately urged and perswaded those under their Care to reform their Lives,
especially those who by their Place and Relation were more concerned, and more zealously & compassionately urged and persuaded those under their Care to reform their Lives,
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and save their Souls, will give a heavy Testimony against them.
and save their Souls, will give a heavy Testimony against them.
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Indeed the very presence of the Saints will upbraid the Wicked, for their resisting all the warming, melting Intreaties, all the grave and serious Reproofs, all the tender earnest Expostulations, that were ineffectual by the hardness of their Hearts.
Indeed the very presence of the Saints will upbraid the Wicked, for their resisting all the warming, melting Entreaties, all the grave and serious Reproofs, all the tender earnest Expostulations, that were ineffectual by the hardness of their Hearts.
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Briefly, the Scripture attributes to the Signs and Circumstances of Mens sins, a vocal Evidence against them.
Briefly, the Scripture attributes to the Signs and circumstances of Men's Sins, a vocal Evidence against them.
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Thus the Prophet speaking of the House built by Rapine and Extortion, The Stones of the Wall cry, and the Beams answer them;
Thus the Prophet speaking of the House built by Rapine and Extortion, The Stones of the Wall cry, and the Beams answer them;
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and with concurrent testimony accuse the unrighteous Builder.
and with concurrent testimony accuse the unrighteous Builder.
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And St. James declares, That the Wages of the Hireling, kept back by fraud, cry against the Oppressor. And the rust of Gold and Silver treasured up, is a Witness against the Covetous.
And Saint James declares, That the Wages of the Hireling, kept back by fraud, cry against the Oppressor. And the rust of Gold and Silver treasured up, is a Witness against the Covetous.
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And this by the recognition of Conscience will be a Memorial against them hereafter.
And this by the recognition of Conscience will be a Memorial against them hereafter.
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To what the Scripture speaks of this kinde of Evidence of Mens sins, I shall add a useful Representation fram'd by a Heathen, to signify that wickedness,
To what the Scripture speaks of this kind of Evidence of Men's Sins, I shall add a useful Representation framed by a Heathen, to signify that wickedness,
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how secretly soever committed, shall be brought to light in Judgment.
how secretly soever committed, shall be brought to Light in Judgement.
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He tells us, that the Soul of a very guilty Wretch, was after Death arraigned before one of the severe Judges below.
He tells us, that the Soul of a very guilty Wretch, was After Death arraigned before one of the severe Judges below.
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And at his Tryal, because his atrocious Crimes were done in secret, he stood upon his defence, denying all.
And At his Trial, Because his atrocious Crimes were done in secret, he stood upon his defence, denying all.
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The Judg commanded his Lamp to be produc'd, that was an Eye Witness of his Wickedness.
The Judge commanded his Lamp to be produced, that was an Eye Witness of his Wickedness.
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The Lamp appear'd, and being demanded what it knew of him, answered with a sigh, Would I had been conscious of nothing,
The Lamp appeared, and being demanded what it knew of him, answered with a sighs, Would I had been conscious of nothing,
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for even now the remembrance of his Villanies makes me tremble. I wish my Light had been extinguish'd, that the Oil that maintained, had quench'd it.
for even now the remembrance of his Villainies makes me tremble. I wish my Light had been extinguished, that the Oil that maintained, had quenched it.
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But I burnt with disdain, and cast about some Sparks to fire his impure Bed, and was grieved that my little Flame was so weak as not to consume it.
But I burned with disdain, and cast about Some Sparks to fire his impure Bed, and was grieved that my little Flame was so weak as not to consume it.
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I said within my self, If the Sun saw these Villanies, it would be eclips'd, and leave the World in Darkness.
I said within my self, If the Sun saw these Villainies, it would be eclipsed, and leave the World in Darkness.
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But I now perceive why I was constrain'd to give Light to him, that being a secret Spy of his Uncleanness, his Thefts and Cruelties, I might reveal them.
But I now perceive why I was constrained to give Light to him, that being a secret Spy of his Uncleanness, his Thefts and Cruelties, I might reveal them.
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But we that are enlightned by Faith, and know that God is Omnipresent, and that what-ever Sin is done,
But we that Are enlightened by Faith, and know that God is Omnipresent, and that whatever since is done,
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tho' in the deepest and darkest recess, is manifest to him, have no need of Lucian 's Lamp to make our Judg to be feared by us.
though in the Deepest and Darkest recess, is manifest to him, have no need of Lucian is Lamp to make our Judge to be feared by us.
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3. The impartiality of the Sentence will make the Justice of God conspicuous before the whole World. This consists in two things.
3. The impartiality of the Sentence will make the justice of God conspicuous before the Whole World. This consists in two things.
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1. There will be no distinction of Persons. 2. There will be a distinction of Causes in that Judgment;
1. There will be no distinction of Persons. 2. There will be a distinction of Causes in that Judgement;
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and according to their Nature, the Sentence will pass upon all. 1. There will be no distinction of Persons.
and according to their Nature, the Sentence will pass upon all. 1. There will be no distinction of Persons.
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In Humane Courts, the Judges sometimes extend and amplify, sometimes contract or smother the Evidence,
In Humane Courts, the Judges sometime extend and amplify, sometime contract or smother the Evidence,
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and are more rigorous or favourable in their Sentence, as they are byast towards the Persons before them.
and Are more rigorous or favourable in their Sentence, as they Are biased towards the Persons before them.
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But the Righteous Judg of the World is uncapable of being inclin'd to favour or severity upon such base Motives.
But the Righteous Judge of the World is uncapable of being inclined to favour or severity upon such base Motives.
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This is frequently declared in Scripture, to possess us with his Fear.
This is frequently declared in Scripture, to possess us with his fear.
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If ye call upon the Father, who without respect of Persons judges according to every Man's Work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear. If you call upon the Father, who without respect of Persons judges according to every Man's Work, pass the time of your sojourning Here in Fear.
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No spiritual Priviledges upon which Men are so apt to presume, viz. that they are Members of the Reformed Church;
No spiritual Privileges upon which Men Are so apt to presume, viz. that they Are Members of the Reformed Church;
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that they are enrich'd with excellent Gifts;
that they Are enriched with excellent Gifts;
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that they enjoy the Ordinances in their purest Administration, will availe them without real Holiness in their hearts and lives.
that they enjoy the Ordinances in their Purest Administration, will avail them without real Holiness in their hearts and lives.
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The being united to Societies of the most glorious Profession, of strictest Purity, and sublime Devotion, does no more prove one to be a real Saint,
The being united to Societies of the most glorious Profession, of Strictest Purity, and sublime Devotion, does no more prove one to be a real Saint,
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than the being of an eminent Company of Merchants proves one to be a rich Citizen.
than the being of an eminent Company of Merchant's Proves one to be a rich Citizen.
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Those that bow the Knee and not the Heart in faithful Reverence, that give the empty title of Lord to Christ, without the tribute of Obedience, will be rejected by him. Those that bow the Knee and not the Heart in faithful reverence, that give the empty title of Lord to christ, without the tribute of obedience, will be rejected by him.
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Many shall say at the Day of Judgment, Lord, Lord, we have prophesied in thy Name, and done many wonderous works. Many shall say At the Day of Judgement, Lord, Lord, we have prophesied in thy Name, and done many wondrous works.
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Then will the Judg say, I know you not: Depart from me ye workers of Iniquity. Then will the Judge say, I know you not: Depart from me you workers of Iniquity.
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No degrees of Civil Greatness will be of any moment and advantage in that day.
No Degrees of Civil Greatness will be of any moment and advantage in that day.
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St. John testifies, I saw the Dead, small and great, stand before God, in an equal Line, to receive their Trial. Kings shall then be devested of their Imperial Titles, of their Crowns and Scepters,
Saint John Testifies, I saw the Dead, small and great, stand before God, in an equal Line, to receive their Trial. Kings shall then be devested of their Imperial Titles, of their Crowns and Sceptres,
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and their Robes of State, and only be accompanied with their Works.
and their Robes of State, and only be accompanied with their Works.
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Of this we have an undoubted Proof, in that they are no more exempted from the common Law of dying than the meanest Slave.
Of this we have an undoubted Proof, in that they Are no more exempted from the Common Law of dying than the Meanest Slave.
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Death, that rugged Officer arrests them without Ceremony, and summons them to appear before that Tribunal.
Death, that rugged Officer arrests them without Ceremony, and summons them to appear before that Tribunal.
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The Royal Purple could not protect Herod from being devoured by Worms. The Apostle speaks indefinitely in the forecited place;
The Royal Purple could not Pact Herod from being devoured by Worms. The Apostle speaks indefinitely in the forecited place;
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He that does wrong, shall receive for the wrong he has done; and there is no respect of Persons. He that does wrong, shall receive for the wrong he has done; and there is no respect of Persons.
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No circumstantial Accidents can derive true worth, or truly debase Persons, but inherent Qualities, and the Actions that flow from them:
No circumstantial Accidents can derive true worth, or truly debase Persons, but inherent Qualities, and the Actions that flow from them:
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and accordingly, the High and Holy God will accept or disapprove them.
and accordingly, the High and Holy God will accept or disapprove them.
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What St. Paul observes of the saving Grace of the Gospel being indifferently offer'd to all, is applicable in this case.
What Saint Paul observes of the Saving Grace of the Gospel being indifferently offered to all, is applicable in this case.
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He tells us, There is neither Greek nor Jew, Barbarian nor Scythian, Bond nor Free, that are prefer'd or excluded upon a Carnal account,
He tells us, There is neither Greek nor Jew, Barbarian nor Scythian, Bound nor Free, that Are preferred or excluded upon a Carnal account,
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but that all may equally partake of Spiritual Blessings.
but that all may equally partake of Spiritual Blessings.
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Thus the difference of Nations will be no Priviledg or Prejudice to any in the Day of Judgment.
Thus the difference of nations will be no Privilege or Prejudice to any in the Day of Judgement.
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The most rude and contemptible shall have as fair and equal a Trial, as the most polite and civiliz'd.
The most rude and contemptible shall have as fair and equal a Trial, as the most polite and civilized.
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The ignorant Barbarians, as the Learned Grecians, that so much boasted of their vain Excellencies above them.
The ignorant Barbarians, as the Learned Greeks, that so much boasted of their vain Excellencies above them.
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The Negroes in Africa, as the People of Europe: for they have the same Relation to God their Maker,
The Negroes in Africa, as the People of Europe: for they have the same Relation to God their Maker,
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and as truly bear the impression of God stamped upon the Humane Nature in the Creation,
and as truly bear the impression of God stamped upon the Humane Nature in the Creation,
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and therefore common to the whole species of Mankind: An Image may be fashion'd in Ebony, as well as in Ivory.
and Therefore Common to the Whole species of Mankind: an Image may be fashioned in Ebony, as well as in Ivory.
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Briefly, all Men are equally subject to his Laws, and shall be equally accountable for their Actions.
Briefly, all Men Are equally Subject to his Laws, and shall be equally accountable for their Actions.
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The Rich and the Poor shall then meet together, without d•stinction, before God the Marker and Judg of them all.The Rich and the Poor shall then meet together, without d•stinction, before God the Marker and Judge of them all.
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2. There shall be a distinction of Causes, and every Man be judged according to his Works, the tenor of good Works, and the desert of bad.
2. There shall be a distinction of Causes, and every Man be judged according to his Works, the tenor of good Works, and the desert of bad.
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The Apostle assures us, That whatsoever a Man sows, that shall he reap: He that soweth to the Flesh, shall of the Flesh reap Corruption:
The Apostle assures us, That whatsoever a Man Sovus, that shall he reap: He that Soweth to the Flesh, shall of the Flesh reap Corruption:
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But he that soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap Life everlasting. The Harvest shall be according to the Seed, both in kind and measure.But he that Soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap Life everlasting. The Harvest shall be according to the Seed, both in kind and measure.
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1. Those who by patient continuance in well-doing, seek for Glory, and Honour, and Imortality, shall obtain eternal Life. Indeed, eternal Life is the Gift of infinite bounty, nay of pure Mercy, and Mercy excludes Merit.
1. Those who by patient Continuance in welldoing, seek for Glory, and Honour, and Immortality, shall obtain Eternal Life. Indeed, Eternal Life is the Gift of infinite bounty, nay of pure Mercy, and Mercy excludes Merit.
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'Tis said of the Blessed Martyrs, who contended for the Truth and Purity of the Gospel to the Death, that their Robes were wash'd white in the Blood of the Lamb, not in their own Blood? Their right to Heaven was from the application of his Merits to them.
It's said of the Blessed Martyrs, who contended for the Truth and Purity of the Gospel to the Death, that their Robes were washed white in the Blood of the Lamb, not in their own Blood? Their right to Heaven was from the application of his Merits to them.
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But the Reward is dispens'd from God according to the Evangelical Law;
But the Reward is dispensed from God according to the Evangelical Law;
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not only as a Magnificent Prince, but as a Righteous Judge. All those whom the Gospel ordains to Eternal Life, shall infallibly obtain it,
not only as a Magnificent Prince, but as a Righteous Judge. All those whom the Gospel ordains to Eternal Life, shall infallibly obtain it,
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and none that the Gospel excludes.
and none that the Gospel excludes.
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Those who were sensible of their Sins, and cordially forsaking them, did humbly and entirely depend upon the Grace of God, through the Blessed Reconciler and Saviour, shall be justified and glorified.
Those who were sensible of their Sins, and cordially forsaking them, did humbly and entirely depend upon the Grace of God, through the Blessed Reconciler and Saviour, shall be justified and glorified.
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Then the Judg will discern between unfeigned Faith and vain Presumption, and will justify the Faith of the Saints by the genuine Fruits of it, the Godliness, Righteousness, and Sobriety of their Lives, and a victorious perseverance in their Duty, notwithstanding all the pleasing Temptations or Tortures to withdraw them from it.
Then the Judge will discern between unfeigned Faith and vain Presumption, and will justify the Faith of the Saints by the genuine Fruits of it, the Godliness, Righteousness, and Sobriety of their Lives, and a victorious perseverance in their Duty, notwithstanding all the pleasing Temptations or Tortures to withdraw them from it.
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Thus the Apostle expresses his humble confidence;
Thus the Apostle Expresses his humble confidence;
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I have fought the good Fight, I have finish'd my Course, henceforth there is laid up for me the Crown of Righteousness, which God the Righteous Judg will give me at that day: I have fought the good Fight, I have finished my Course, henceforth there is laid up for me the Crown of Righteousness, which God the Righteous Judge will give me At that day:
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and not only to me, but to all that love his appearance. and not only to me, but to all that love his appearance.
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We read in the Description of the Last Judgment, That the Book of Life was opened:
We read in the Description of the Last Judgement, That the Book of Life was opened:
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the Names of all that were written in Heaven, shall then be declared, that it may appear they are saved by Grace. For it was his most free pleasure to select some from the common Mass of Perdition, who were naturally as guilty and corrupted as others, the Names of all that were written in Heaven, shall then be declared, that it may appear they Are saved by Grace. For it was his most free pleasure to select Some from the Common Mass of Perdition, who were naturally as guilty and corrupted as Others,
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and to predestinate them to Eternal Glory, and effectual persevering Grace to prepare them for it.
and to predestinate them to Eternal Glory, and effectual persevering Grace to prepare them for it.
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The Saints are created in Christ Jesus unto good Works which God hath before ordained, that they should walk in them. The Saints Are created in christ jesus unto good Works which God hath before ordained, that they should walk in them.
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And the New Creation is as undeserved and entire an Effect of God's Love as the first was.
And the New Creation is as undeserved and entire an Effect of God's Love as the First was.
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But 'tis said, That every Man was judged according to his Works.
But it's said, That every Man was judged according to his Works.
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For Eternal Election does not entitle a Person immediately to Heaven, but according to the order establish'd in the Gospel.
For Eternal Election does not entitle a Person immediately to Heaven, but according to the order established in the Gospel.
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Thus the King at the last Day speaks to the Elect;
Thus the King At the last Day speaks to the Elect;
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Come, ye Blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom, prepared for you before the foundation of the World: Come, you Blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom, prepared for you before the Foundation of the World:
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for I was hungry, and ye fed me; naked, and ye clothed me. for I was hungry, and you fed me; naked, and you clothed me.
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And according as the Saints have excell'd in Fidelity and Zeal in God's Service, they shall be rewarded with a more excellent Glory.
And according as the Saints have excelled in Fidis and Zeal in God's Service, they shall be rewarded with a more excellent Glory.
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The Stars of Paradise are of a different brightness and greatness, as the Stars of the Firmament.
The Stars of Paradise Are of a different brightness and greatness, as the Stars of the Firmament.
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Indeed all are perfectly happy, without jealousie, that any is equal or superior to them in that Kingdom.
Indeed all Are perfectly happy, without jealousy, that any is equal or superior to them in that Kingdom.
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But God will crown his own Graces as the Saints have improved them. Our Saviour valued the Widows two Mites, as transcending all the magnificent Gifts of others;
But God will crown his own Graces as the Saints have improved them. Our Saviour valued the Widows two Mites, as transcending all the magnificent Gifts of Others;
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because of the degrees of Love in the giver.
Because of the Degrees of Love in the giver.
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There was a richer Mine of affection in her Heart, Gold of a more noble Vein, more pure and precious than all their Riches.
There was a Richer Mine of affection in her Heart, Gold of a more noble Vein, more pure and precious than all their Riches.
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This was of greater price in God's account, who weighs the Spirits in his Ballance.
This was of greater price in God's account, who weighs the Spirits in his Balance.
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God will accept and reward according to what a Man has, and not according to what he has not. God will accept and reward according to what a Man has, and not according to what he has not.
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He that improves but two Talents with his best skill and diligence, shall have a greater Reward than another that had ten Talents,
He that improves but two Talents with his best skill and diligence, shall have a greater Reward than Another that had ten Talents,
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and was remiss and less careful to employ them for his Masters profit. The Rule will be exactly observed, He that sows bountifully, shall reap bountifully;
and was remiss and less careful to employ them for his Masters profit. The Rule will be exactly observed, He that Sovus bountifully, shall reap bountifully;
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and he that sows sparingly, shall reap sparingly. and he that Sovus sparingly, shall reap sparingly.
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And if God will be thus impartial in rewarding the Saints, much more in punishing the Wicked.
And if God will be thus impartial in rewarding the Saints, much more in punishing the Wicked.
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For the renumeration of our Duty is the effect of his most free Favour;
For the renumeration of our Duty is the Effect of his most free Favour;
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but the recompences of Sin are due, and decreed by Justice, in Number, Weight, and Measure.
but the recompenses of since Are due, and decreed by justice, in Number, Weight, and Measure.
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The severity of the sence will be in proportion, as Mens Sins have been more numerous and heinous.
The severity of the sense will be in proportion, as Men's Sins have been more numerous and heinous.
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Altho' all the Damned shall be equally miserable in dispair, all broken on an endless Wheel,
Although all the Damned shall be equally miserable in despair, all broken on an endless Wheel,
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yet the degrees of their Torment are different. Sins of Ignorance are extenuated in comparison of Rebellious Sins against knowledge.
yet the Degrees of their Torment Are different. Sins of Ignorance Are extenuated in comparison of Rebellious Sins against knowledge.
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The first are like a Servant's dashing against his Master in the dark; the other like the insolent striking of him in the light:
The First Are like a Servant's dashing against his Master in the dark; the other like the insolent striking of him in the Light:
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And as they incur greater Guilt, will expose to greater Punishment.
And as they incur greater Gilded, will expose to greater Punishment.
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Accordingly our Saviour predicts, that the Servant which knew his Lord's Will, and prepared not himself,
Accordingly our Saviour predicts, that the Servant which knew his Lord's Will, and prepared not himself,
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neither did according to his Will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
neither did according to his Will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
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But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes.
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Unactive Knowledge is worse than Ig•orance. For this reason the case of Heathens wil be more tolerable than of the Jews:
Unactive Knowledge is Worse than Ig•orance. For this reason the case of heathens will be more tolerable than of the jews:
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for tho' some natural Principles were strong and quick in their minds, that made them sensible of their duty and danger,
for though Some natural Principles were strong and quick in their minds, that made them sensible of their duty and danger,
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yet they were not so clear and perfect as the Law delivered by Moses. Those Sins that were infirmities in a Pagan, were presumptuous in a Jew.
yet they were not so clear and perfect as the Law Delivered by Moses. Those Sins that were infirmities in a Pagan, were presumptuous in a Jew.
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And the case of the Jews will be more tolerable than of disobedient Christians, who enjoy the Gospel less charged with Ceremonies,
And the case of the jews will be more tolerable than of disobedient Christians, who enjoy the Gospel less charged with Ceremonies,
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and more abundant in Grace than the Mosaical Dispensation.
and more abundant in Grace than the Mosaical Dispensation.
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Those that have set before them the Life of Christ, the Model of all Perfection, that are excited by such lowd Calls to flee from the Wrath to come, and yet are deaf and regardless to the Commands,
Those that have Set before them the Life of christ, the Model of all Perfection, that Are excited by such loud Calls to flee from the Wrath to come, and yet Are deaf and regardless to the Commands,
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nay to the melting Invitations and precious Promises of the Gospel, shall have a more intolerable Judgment than the most guilty Sinners,
nay to the melting Invitations and precious Promises of the Gospel, shall have a more intolerable Judgement than the most guilty Sinners,
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even the Sodomites and Sidonians that were strangers to it. The precious Blood of the Son of God despised, induces a Crimson Guilt.
even the Sodomites and Sidonians that were Strangers to it. The precious Blood of the Son of God despised, induces a Crimson Gilded.
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And as Sins are committed with pride and pleasure, with eager appetite and obstinacy, the revenge of Justice will be more heavy upon Persons.
And as Sins Are committed with pride and pleasure, with eager appetite and obstinacy, the revenge of justice will be more heavy upon Persons.
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More particularly, Sins of consequence, whereby others are drawn to Sin, will heighten the Guilt,
More particularly, Sins of consequence, whereby Others Are drawn to since, will heighten the Gilded,
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and the retribution of Justice will be to every Man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
and the retribution of justice will be to every Man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
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This will principally concern Superiours in eminency of place, whose dignity has always a concomitant proportion of Duty. This will principally concern Superiors in eminency of place, whose dignity has always a concomitant proportion of Duty.
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Their vicious Actions are Examples, and their Examples more powerful Rules than their Laws, and give countenance to others to sin licentiously.
Their vicious Actions Are Examples, and their Examples more powerful Rules than their Laws, and give countenance to Others to sin licentiously.
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They sin with an high Hand, and involve the ruine of innumerable persons that depend upon them.
They sin with an high Hand, and involve the ruin of innumerable Persons that depend upon them.
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As the Dragon in the Revelation, whose fall from Heaven drew a train of lesser Stars with him.
As the Dragon in the Revelation, whose fallen from Heaven drew a train of lesser Stars with him.
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And all inferiour Magistrates, who by personal commission, or partial connivance, encourage and harden others in Sin,
And all inferior Magistrates, who by personal commission, or partial connivance, encourage and harden Others in since,
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and by their power discountenance serious Religion, and obstruct the progress of it, heap up Damnation to themselves.
and by their power discountenance serious Religion, and obstruct the progress of it, heap up Damnation to themselves.
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And the Ministers of the Word, who are obliged to watch for the Souls of Men;
And the Ministers of the Word, who Are obliged to watch for the Souls of Men;
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and should, like the Heavens, by their light, influence, and motion, their Doctrine and Lives, guide and quicken others in the ways of Holiness,
and should, like the Heavens, by their Light, influence, and motion, their Doctrine and Lives, guide and quicken Others in the ways of Holiness,
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if by their neglect and wickedness others are lost for ever, their Account will be most heavy and undoing.
if by their neglect and wickedness Others Are lost for ever, their Account will be most heavy and undoing.
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Of this number are those, who by their unholy Conversation weaken the Authority and Efficacy of the Word,
Of this number Are those, who by their unholy Conversation weaken the authority and Efficacy of the Word,
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and more successfully perswade Men to do Evil, than by their Preaching to do well: for we are apt to take deeper impression through the eye than through the ear,
and more successfully persuade Men to do Evil, than by their Preaching to do well: for we Are apt to take Deeper impression through the eye than through the ear,
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and to follow the Physician's Practice rather than his Counsel. These perish not alone in their Iniquity.
and to follow the Physician's Practice rather than his Counsel. These perish not alone in their Iniquity.
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And such who are unfaithful Dispensers of the Treasures of their Lord, and by loose Doctrines corrupt the Minds of Men, to fancy a Mercy in God derogatory to his Holiness, that altho they live indulgently in Sin, they may obtain an easy Pardon and Happiness at last.
And such who Are unfaithful Dispensers of the Treasures of their Lord, and by lose Doctrines corrupt the Minds of Men, to fancy a Mercy in God derogatory to his Holiness, that although they live indulgently in since, they may obtain an easy Pardon and Happiness At last.
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And such who employ their high Commission for low and base ends:
And such who employ their high Commission for low and base ends:
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Those who instead of preaching Jesus Christ, and him crucified, the pure and saving Truths, derived from the Fountain of the Gospel, entertain their hearers with flashy Conceits,
Those who instead of preaching jesus christ, and him Crucified, the pure and Saving Truths, derived from the Fountain of the Gospel, entertain their hearers with flashy Conceits,
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and studied Vanities, to give a relish to Curiosity, and to have the applause of Fools,
and studied Vanities, to give a relish to Curiosity, and to have the applause of Fools,
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and obscure the native Majesty of the Word, enervate its force, and render it powerless to Conscience.
and Obscure the native Majesty of the Word, enervate its force, and render it powerless to Conscience.
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And those who spend their zeal in things of no moment to Salvation, and let fly bitter Invectives against those that dissent from them in unconcerning Matters, by which they harden Atheistical Scorners in vilifying the Office of the Ministry as a Carnal invention, set up and used for Secular ends;
And those who spend their zeal in things of no moment to Salvation, and let fly bitter Invectives against those that dissent from them in unconcerning Matters, by which they harden Atheistical Scorner's in vilifying the Office of the Ministry as a Carnal invention, Set up and used for Secular ends;
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and induce ot•••s to place Religion in Formalities and slight colours of it, as if Conformity to needless Rites would exclude the defects of substantial Holiness.
and induce ot•••s to place Religion in Formalities and slight colours of it, as if Conformity to needless Rites would exclude the defects of substantial Holiness.
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'Tis observ'd in the Chaldee-Paraphrase, when God was inquiring of Cain concerning Abel, that he charges him, The voice of thy Brother's Bloods cries unto me.
It's observed in the Chaldee-Paraphrase, when God was inquiring of Cain Concerning Abel, that he charges him, The voice of thy Brother's Bloods cries unto me.
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As if Cain were a Murderer not of a single Man only, but of a numerous Race that might have descended from his Brother.
As if Cain were a Murderer not of a single Man only, but of a numerous Raze that might have descended from his Brother.
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Thus a wicked Minister will be charg'd not only for murdering himself, but as many precious Souls as might have been converted and saved,
Thus a wicked Minister will be charged not only for murdering himself, but as many precious Souls as might have been converted and saved,
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if he had faithfully performed his Duty.
if he had faithfully performed his Duty.
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And Parents that should instil the Principles of Godliness into their Children in their early age,
And Parents that should instil the Principles of Godliness into their Children in their early age,
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and season their minds with the knowledge of the Divine Laws, to regulate their Lives,
and season their minds with the knowledge of the Divine Laws, to regulate their Lives,
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and make them sensible of their Obligations to obey them, that should recommend Religion to their Affections by an holy and heavenly Conversation,
and make them sensible of their Obligations to obey them, that should recommend Religion to their Affections by an holy and heavenly Conversation,
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if by the neglect of their Duty their Children are exposed as a prey to the Tempter,
if by the neglect of their Duty their Children Are exposed as a prey to the Tempter,
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and ruin'd for ever, it will enhance their last Reckoning, and encrease the score of their Guilts beyond expression.
and ruined for ever, it will enhance their last Reckoning, and increase the score of their Guilts beyond expression.
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And Masters of Families, and all others that have authority and advantage to preserve or reform from evil those that are committed to their Care,
And Masters of Families, and all Others that have Authority and advantage to preserve or reform from evil those that Are committed to their Care,
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and to instruct and command them to do what is pleasing to God and profitable to their Souls, will be sadly accountable for those that perish by their neglect.
and to instruct and command them to do what is pleasing to God and profitable to their Souls, will be sadly accountable for those that perish by their neglect.
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In short, we see by common experience, that Company and mutual Consent is a usual Motive to Sin;
In short, we see by Common experience, that Company and mutual Consent is a usual Motive to since;
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and many persons that alone would with abhorrence reject some Temptations, yet are sociably sinful.
and many Persons that alone would with abhorrence reject Some Temptations, yet Are sociably sinful.
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Now all those who by excitation or example, lead others to destruction, as they are first in Sin, will be chief in the Punishment.
Now all those who by excitation or Exampl, led Others to destruction, as they Are First in since, will be chief in the Punishment.
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We reade in the Parable of the rich Voluptuary, that being in Hell, he desired a Messenger might be dispatch'd from the Dead to warn his Brethren, left they should come to that place of Torment.
We read in the Parable of the rich Voluptuary, that being in Hell, he desired a Messenger might be dispatched from the Dead to warn his Brothers, left they should come to that place of Torment.
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Is there such Charity in Hell to the Souls of others? No, that Furnace always burns with its proper flames, there is not a spark of that Divine Fire there.
Is there such Charity in Hell to the Souls of Others? No, that Furnace always burns with its proper flames, there is not a spark of that Divine Fire there.
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But remembring how guilty he had been of their Sins, feared that his Torments would be encreased by their coming thither.
But remembering how guilty he had been of their Sins, feared that his Torments would be increased by their coming thither.
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Society in endless Sorrows does not divide but reflect them. Society in endless Sorrows does not divide but reflect them.
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Now if Damnation for Sin be such a Misery as is exprest in the Scripture by the most violent Figures and words of the heaviest signification;
Now if Damnation for since be such a Misery as is expressed in the Scripture by the most violent Figures and words of the Heaviest signification;
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if all the possible Tortures suffered here are but a Lenitive to the preparations of Wrath in Hell,
if all the possible Tortures suffered Here Are but a Lenitive to the preparations of Wrath in Hell,
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how miserable shall those be, who, as if a single Damnation were a light matter, do not only commit Sin in their own persons,
how miserable shall those be, who, as if a single Damnation were a Light matter, do not only commit since in their own Persons,
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but are in combination with Satan to corrupt and destroy others, and multiply the sentences of Damnation against themselves? These treasure up Wrath against the day of Wrath.
but Are in combination with Satan to corrupt and destroy Others, and multiply the sentences of Damnation against themselves? These treasure up Wrath against the day of Wrath.
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Briefly, the whole Process of that Day, the Arraignment and Sentence are so ordered, as to clear the Judge, and confound the Guilty.
Briefly, the Whole Process of that Day, the Arraignment and Sentence Are so ordered, as to clear the Judge, and confound the Guilty.
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God will be justified in his Sentence, and overcome when he judgeth. I shall now come to apply this great Doctrine.God will be justified in his Sentence, and overcome when he Judgeth. I shall now come to apply this great Doctrine.
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1. Let us from what has been discours'd of Judgment to come, be excited to confirm our Faith in this great and useful Doctrine;
1. Let us from what has been discoursed of Judgement to come, be excited to confirm our Faith in this great and useful Doctrine;
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and by serious and frequent thoughts to apply it to our selves.
and by serious and frequent thoughts to apply it to our selves.
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Some within the Church have only a superficial belief of this, as a point of the Religion wherein they were educated,
some within the Church have only a superficial belief of this, as a point of the Religion wherein they were educated,
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but carnal Affections, Fear, Hope, Love, and Desire, controul their Assent, as to its operation upon them.
but carnal Affections, fear, Hope, Love, and Desire, control their Assent, as to its operation upon them.
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They believe in the general that God is the Judge and Rewarder of our Actions, and in the absence of temptation resolve to obey him:
They believe in the general that God is the Judge and Rewarder of our Actions, and in the absence of temptation resolve to obey him:
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but when a strong Tryal comes from some temporal Good or Evil that is present, their Faith is negligent,
but when a strong Trial comes from Some temporal Good or Evil that is present, their Faith is negligent,
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and unactive to keep them from Sin. Now to make our Faith powerful, we must,
and unactive to keep them from Sin. Now to make our Faith powerful, we must,
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First, confirm it by convincing Arguments, that it may be an undoubted Assurance, a certain Light, directive and perswasive in the course of our Lives.
First, confirm it by convincing Arguments, that it may be an undoubted Assurance, a certain Light, directive and persuasive in the course of our Lives.
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Some Doctrines of Religion, that are of an incomprehensible nature, and should be received with silent adoration for the Authority of the Revealer, are obstinately contradicted by some, upon a vain pretence that nothing is to be believed that will not endure the rigorous inquisition of Reason,
some Doctrines of Religion, that Are of an incomprehensible nature, and should be received with silent adoration for the authority of the Revealer, Are obstinately contradicted by Some, upon a vain pretence that nothing is to be believed that will not endure the rigorous inquisition of Reason,
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and be comprehended by our narrow Minds: but Reason, tho darkned, sees the necessity of a future Judgment.
and be comprehended by our narrow Minds: but Reason, though darkened, sees the necessity of a future Judgement.
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Nature and Scripture testify there is a God, and that he has a Right, and Power,
Nature and Scripture testify there is a God, and that he has a Right, and Power,
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and Will to distribute the rewards of Vertue, and the penalties of Vice to his Subjects.
and Will to distribute the rewards of Virtue, and the penalties of Vice to his Subject's.
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To deny this, is directly against the implanted Notion of the Deity in the heart.
To deny this, is directly against the implanted Notion of the Deity in the heart.
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There is a real difference between Moral Good and Evil, not depending upon Opinion, but arising from the immutable nature of things,
There is a real difference between Moral Good and Evil, not depending upon Opinion, but arising from the immutable nature of things,
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and the eternal Law of God.
and the Eternal Law of God.
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Otherwise, considered in it self, it were no more faulty to murder a Parent, than to kill a Fly;
Otherwise, considered in it self, it were no more faulty to murder a Parent, than to kill a Fly;
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nor to rob a Travellor, than to chase a Deer. But the Conscience of the most profligate wretch would startle at such an Assertion.
nor to rob a Traveler, than to chase a Deer. But the Conscience of the most profligate wretch would startle At such an Assertion.
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The disposition and admirable order of the World in its various parts, and the vicissitude of Seasons, declare to the obsering Mind, that a most wise, good,
The disposition and admirable order of the World in its various parts, and the vicissitude of Seasons, declare to the obsering Mind, that a most wise, good,
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and powerful God governs and preserves all things by his vigorous Influence.
and powerful God governs and preserves all things by his vigorous Influence.
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And can it be that the Divine Providence, so visibly wise and good in regulating the course of Nature, should be defective towards Man, the most noble part of the World? And can it be extended to humane affairs,
And can it be that the Divine Providence, so visibly wise and good in regulating the course of Nature, should be defective towards Man, the most noble part of the World? And can it be extended to humane affairs,
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if there be no other than the present state, wherein the Righteous are afflicted, and the Wicked prosper? where Sins of the deepest stain and the lowdest cry are unpunish'd;
if there be no other than the present state, wherein the Righteous Are afflicted, and the Wicked prosper? where Sins of the Deepest stain and the Loudest cry Are unpunished;
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and the sublime and truly heroick Vertues are unrewarded? nay, where Vice receives the natural reward of Vertue, Honour and Felicity,
and the sublime and truly heroic Virtues Are unrewarded? nay, where Vice receives the natural reward of Virtue, Honour and Felicity,
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and Vertue the just wages of Vice, Disgrace and Sufferings.
and Virtue the just wages of Vice, Disgrace and Sufferings.
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'Tis necessary therefore that there be a future state, and a righteous distribution of rewards, according to the good and evil of Men's Actions here.
It's necessary Therefore that there be a future state, and a righteous distribution of rewards, according to the good and evil of Men's Actions Here.
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The Heathens disguised this terrible Truth under the Fictions of the Infernal Judges, Minos, and Rhadamanthus, and Eacus. And the Furies and Vultures,
The heathens disguised this terrible Truth under the Fictions of the Infernal Judges, Minos, and Rhadamanthus, and Eacus. And the Furies and Vultures,
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and fiery Lake, which they thought tormented the Wicked in the next World, discover what apprehensions they had of the desert of Sin,
and fiery Lake, which they Thought tormented the Wicked in the next World, discover what apprehensions they had of the desert of since,
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and the punishment that certainly attended it.
and the punishment that Certainly attended it.
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The Guilty would fain be freed from the terrours of it, and strangle Conscience, that is bound over to give Testimony in the Day of Judgment, that they may sin without scruples.
The Guilty would fain be freed from the terrors of it, and strangle Conscience, that is bound over to give Testimony in the Day of Judgement, that they may sin without scruples.
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But tho Fear be a troublesom and involuntary Passion, they cannot totally extinguish the internal sense and presages of future Judgment;
But though fear be a troublesome and involuntary Passion, they cannot totally extinguish the internal sense and presages of future Judgement;
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but as the motions of Courage came upon Sampson at times;
but as the motions of Courage Come upon Sampson At times;
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so Conscience awakened by sharp Afflictions, by sudden Dangers, and the approaches of Death, makes a sad deduction of past Sins, and sorecasts cruel things.
so Conscience awakened by sharp Afflictions, by sudden Dangers, and the Approaches of Death, makes a sad deduction of past Sins, and sorecasts cruel things.
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It cites the Offender before the enlightened Tribunal of Heaven, scourges with remorse, and makes him feel even here the strokes of Hell.
It cites the Offender before the enlightened Tribunal of Heaven, scourges with remorse, and makes him feel even Here the Strokes of Hell.
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Tho' the Sin be secret, and the guilty Person powerful, not within the cognizance or reach of humane Justice,
Though the since be secret, and the guilty Person powerful, not within the cognizance or reach of humane justice,
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yet Conscience has a Rack within, and causes pain and anxiety, by fearful expectations of Judgment to come.
yet Conscience has a Rack within, and Causes pain and anxiety, by fearful Expectations of Judgement to come.
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And Divine Revelation is most express in declaring this great Truth. The Light of Faith is more clear and certain from the infallible Word of God, than the Light of Reason.
And Divine Revelation is most express in declaring this great Truth. The Light of Faith is more clear and certain from the infallible Word of God, than the Light of Reason.
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Before the Flood, Enoch in the early Age of the World foretold it; Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousand of his Saints, to execute Judgment upon all.
Before the Flood, Enoch in the early Age of the World foretold it; Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousand of his Saints, to execute Judgement upon all.
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Solomon under the Law repeats this Doctrine, that every secret thing shall be brought into Judgment, whether good or evil. Solomon under the Law repeats this Doctrine, that every secret thing shall be brought into Judgement, whither good or evil.
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And God himself speaks in the sublimest stile of Majesty, and swears by himself, for our firmer belief, As I live, saith the Lord, every Knee shall bow to me,
And God himself speaks in the Sublimest style of Majesty, and swears by himself, for our firmer belief, As I live, Says the Lord, every Knee shall bow to me,
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and every Tongue confess to God, the glory of his Justice.and every Tongue confess to God, the glory of his justice.
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From whence the Apostle infers, so then every one of us shall give an account to God for himself.
From whence the Apostle infers, so then every one of us shall give an account to God for himself.
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In the Gospel we have distinctly described the Person of the Judge, the glorious Attendants of his Coming,
In the Gospel we have distinctly described the Person of the Judge, the glorious Attendants of his Coming,
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and the manner of his proceedings in that Day.
and the manner of his proceedings in that Day.
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Now the many Predictions in Scripture so visibly accomplish'd in the Person of Jesus Christ, and by him, give infallible assurance, that all his Promises and Threatnings are equally certain, and shall be fulfilled.
Now the many Predictions in Scripture so visibly accomplished in the Person of jesus christ, and by him, give infallible assurance, that all his Promises and Threatenings Are equally certain, and shall be fulfilled.
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As sure as our Saviour is come in his humble state, and has accomplish'd the Prophecies of his Sufferings, he will come in his Glory to judg the World.
As sure as our Saviour is come in his humble state, and has accomplished the Prophecies of his Sufferings, he will come in his Glory to judge the World.
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2. That the belief of eternal Judgment may be powerful in our hearts and lives, it must be actuated by frequent and serious thoughts.
2. That the belief of Eternal Judgement may be powerful in our hearts and lives, it must be actuated by frequent and serious thoughts.
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Faith gives life and efficacy to our notions of eternal things, and Consideration makes our Faith effectual.
Faith gives life and efficacy to our notions of Eternal things, and Consideration makes our Faith effectual.
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As the natural Life is preserved by the activity of the vital Principles, the Circulation of the Blood, the drawing of the Breath, the motion of the Pulse;
As the natural Life is preserved by the activity of the vital Principles, the Circulation of the Blood, the drawing of the Breath, the motion of the Pulse;
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so the spiritual Life is maintained by the exercise of Grace.
so the spiritual Life is maintained by the exercise of Grace.
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The carnal Affections dare not appear before Reason and Conscience, when awakened by the serious believing Consideration of eternal Judgment.
The carnal Affections Dare not appear before Reason and Conscience, when awakened by the serious believing Consideration of Eternal Judgement.
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The Evangelists relate, that when our Saviour was asleep in the Ship, a sudden Tempest arose that was likely to over-set it in the Sea:
The Evangelists relate, that when our Saviour was asleep in the Ship, a sudden Tempest arose that was likely to overset it in the Sea:
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but awakened by the cry of his Disciples, Lord, save us, we perish; he presently rebuked the Wind, and a Calm ensued.
but awakened by the cry of his Disciples, Lord, save us, we perish; he presently rebuked the Wind, and a Cam ensued.
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Thus whilst the habit of Faith is asleep in the Soul, there will be great danger from the concurrent violence of Temptations and Corruptions;
Thus while the habit of Faith is asleep in the Soul, there will be great danger from the concurrent violence of Temptations and Corruptions;
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but when 'tis awakened by lively and powerful thoughts, it does Miracles in subduing the strongest Lusts. 'Tis monstrous and beyond all belief, did not sensible experience make it evident, that notwithstanding the minds of Men are convinc'd of the certainty of the Divine Judgment,
but when it's awakened by lively and powerful thoughts, it does Miracles in subduing the Strongest Lusts. It's monstrous and beyond all belief, did not sensible experience make it evident, that notwithstanding the minds of Men Are convinced of the certainty of the Divine Judgement,
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and the Recompenses that immediatly follow, yet their Wills remain unconverted, and their Affections cold and unactive in their preparations for it:
and the Recompenses that immediately follow, yet their Wills remain unconverted, and their Affections cold and unactive in their preparations for it:
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That such numbers who have so much Christianity as to believe that an irrevocable Doom will pass upon the Wicked,
That such numbers who have so much Christianity as to believe that an irrevocable Doom will pass upon the Wicked,
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and so little Christianity, that they cannot justly hope to escape from it, yet are so careless of their Duty,
and so little Christianity, that they cannot justly hope to escape from it, yet Are so careless of their Duty,
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nay joyful in their sinful courses, as if Judgment were a dreadless thing.
nay joyful in their sinful courses, as if Judgement were a dreadless thing.
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What is the cause of this prodigious security? 'Tis the neglect of considering, that we must all appear before the Judgment-Seat of Christ, to receive according to the things done in the body, whether good or evil.
What is the cause of this prodigious security? It's the neglect of considering, that we must all appear before the Judgment seat of christ, to receive according to the things done in the body, whither good or evil.
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Their senses and faculties are so imployed abroad in the World, they have neither leisure nor desire to think seriously of it.
Their Senses and faculties Are so employed abroad in the World, they have neither leisure nor desire to think seriously of it.
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Their hearts are so ravisht with dreams of sensuality, and engaged in terrene affairs, that they are very averse from exercising their minds upon such displeasing objects.
Their hearts Are so ravished with dreams of sensuality, and engaged in terrene affairs, that they Are very averse from exercising their minds upon such displeasing objects.
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I have read of an excellent Preacher, that in a Sermon described the last Judgment in all its Terrors, with such ardent expressions,
I have read of an excellent Preacher, that in a Sermon described the last Judgement in all its Terrors, with such Ardent expressions,
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and those animated with such an affecting Voice, such an inflamed Countenance and Action, that his Hearers broke forth into passionate Crys,
and those animated with such an affecting Voice, such an inflamed Countenance and Actium, that his Hearers broke forth into passionate Cries,
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as if the Judg himself had been present to pass the final Sentence upon them. In the heighth of their Commotion the Preacher bid them stop their tears and passions,
as if the Judge himself had been present to pass the final Sentence upon them. In the height of their Commotion the Preacher bid them stop their tears and passion,
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for he had one thing more to add, the most afflicting and astonishing Consideration of all the rest, That within less than a quarter of an hour, the memory and regard of that which so transported them would vanish,
for he had one thing more to add, the most afflicting and astonishing Consideration of all the rest, That within less than a quarter of an hour, the memory and regard of that which so transported them would vanish,
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and their affections return to carnal objects in their usual manner.
and their affections return to carnal objects in their usual manner.
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The neglect of Consideration makes even the Doctrin of Judgment to come to be without efficacy.
The neglect of Consideration makes even the Doctrine of Judgement to come to be without efficacy.
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'Tis necessary therefore that the belief of this be so firmly seated in the Heart as its Throne, that it may comānd the thoughts to be very attentive to it,
It's necessary Therefore that the belief of this be so firmly seated in the Heart as its Throne, that it may comamnd the thoughts to be very attentive to it,
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and may have Regal power over our wills and affections, that our lives may be ordered according to its Rules.
and may have Regal power over our wills and affections, that our lives may be ordered according to its Rules.
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2. The Consideration of Eternal Judgment will vindicate the Proceedings of Divine Providence, and the honour of God's governing this World, from the imputations of Unrighteousness.
2. The Consideration of Eternal Judgement will vindicate the Proceedings of Divine Providence, and the honour of God's governing this World, from the imputations of Unrighteousness.
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God is provoked every day, yet spares the Wicked, and heaps an abundance of Favours on them.
God is provoked every day, yet spares the Wicked, and heaps an abundance of Favours on them.
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His Patience and Goodness they prophanely abuse, and become more obdurate and inflexible.
His Patience and goodness they profanely abuse, and become more obdurate and inflexible.
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They are apt to blaspheme the Excellency of his Nature in their Hearts, thinking that he is ignorant or careless, impotent or unjust.
They Are apt to Blaspheme the Excellency of his Nature in their Hearts, thinking that he is ignorant or careless, impotent or unjust.
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They implicitly deny his Providence and Judgment, that he does not observe their Sins, and will not require an account for them.
They implicitly deny his Providence and Judgement, that he does not observe their Sins, and will not require an account for them.
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Or else they interpret his Permission to be an Approbation of their Sins.
Or Else they interpret his Permission to be an Approbation of their Sins.
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These things hast thou done, and I kept silence, thou thoughtest I was such an one as thy self. These things hast thou done, and I kept silence, thou thoughtest I was such an one as thy self.
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Thus the Heathens transplanted the Vices of Earth to Heaven, and represented their Gods to be sensual, jealous, furious as Men,
Thus the heathens transplanted the Vices of Earth to Heaven, and represented their God's to be sensual, jealous, furious as Men,
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and accordingly expected an easy Absolution for their Sins.
and accordingly expected an easy Absolution for their Sins.
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Or else the distance of Judgment to come so hardens them, that they hear God's Thunder with less fear,
Or Else the distance of Judgement to come so hardens them, that they hear God's Thunder with less Fear,
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than Boys do their Squibs and Crackers.
than Boys do their Squibs and Crackers.
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Because Sentence against an evil Work is not speedily executed, therefore the hearts of the Sons of Men are fully set in them to do evil. Because Sentence against an evil Work is not speedily executed, Therefore the hearts of the Sons of Men Are Fully Set in them to do evil.
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But how desperate is the madness of Sinners? God now seems to wink at their Sins, but hath appointed a day of Accounts.
But how desperate is the madness of Sinners? God now seems to wink At their Sins, but hath appointed a day of Accounts.
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He suffers them to live in prosperity, but they are reserved to the day of Judgment to be punish'd, and possibly sooner:
He suffers them to live in Prosperity, but they Are reserved to the day of Judgement to be punished, and possibly sooner:
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for sometimes they are cut off by visible vengeance, to convince the World that the supream Judg does not bear the Sword in vain.
for sometime they Are Cut off by visible vengeance, to convince the World that the supreme Judge does not bear the Sword in vain.
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But tho 'tis delayed for a time, yet he declares, that their Sins are laid up in store with him, and sealed up among his Treasures.
But though it's delayed for a time, yet he declares, that their Sins Are laid up in store with him, and sealed up among his Treasures.
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To him belongs Vengeance and Recompence. He is a mild Judge now, and his Clemency suspends their Punishment;To him belongs Vengeance and Recompense. He is a mild Judge now, and his Clemency suspends their Punishment;
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but Justice will not forget it.
but justice will not forget it.
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He threatens the secure Sinner, I will reprove thee, and set thy Sins in order before thine eyes.
He threatens the secure Sinner, I will reprove thee, and Set thy Sins in order before thine eyes.
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How will the scornful obstinate Sinner change complexion & tremble, when an Army of Sins more terrible than so many Furies, shall be ranged in Battel,
How will the scornful obstinate Sinner change complexion & tremble, when an Army of Sins more terrible than so many Furies, shall be ranged in Battle,
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and with fiery Darts wound his naked Soul? How will the stubborn Atheist, that pleases himself with vain imaginations of the Eternity of the World,
and with fiery Darts wound his naked Soul? How will the stubborn Atheist, that Pleases himself with vain Imaginations of the Eternity of the World,
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and the Mortality of the Soul, be confounded when he feels the truth of Scripture-threatnings, to his eternal sorrow? then all their Ralleries will be turn'd into Lamentations.
and the Mortality of the Soul, be confounded when he feels the truth of Scripture-threatenings, to his Eternal sorrow? then all their Railings will be turned into Lamentations.
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'Tis not for want of power that God spares the Wicked, but because they are alwayes in his hands,
It's not for want of power that God spares the Wicked, but Because they Are always in his hands,
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and he can make them as miserable as they are sinful when he pleases.
and he can make them as miserable as they Are sinful when he Pleases.
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'Tis not through the neglect of Justice, but for most wise and holy Reasons, as shall appear in the last day, It's not through the neglect of justice, but for most wise and holy Reasons, as shall appear in the last day,
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when a decisive irreversible Judgment shall be propronounc'd, and immediately ininflicted upon them before the World.
when a decisive irreversible Judgement shall be propronounced, and immediately ininflicted upon them before the World.
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When an Actor at Athens spoke with Admiration of Riches, as the most valuable Acquisition, and of the Felicity of Rich Men: When an Actor At Athens spoke with Admiration of Riches, as the most valuable Acquisition, and of the Felicity of Rich Men:
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the People were in an Uproar at the immorality of the Speech, and were ready to chase him from the Stage.
the People were in an Uproar At the immorality of the Speech, and were ready to chase him from the Stage.
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But the Poet himself appeared, and desired them to stop their Fury till they saw the Catastrophe, the wretched end of that sordid Miser.
But the Poet himself appeared, and desired them to stop their Fury till they saw the Catastrophe, the wretched end of that sordid Miser.
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Thus we are apt to accuse the ways of God when the Wicked flourish;
Thus we Are apt to accuse the ways of God when the Wicked flourish;
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but we should stop our tumultuous thoughts, for their end will absolve Divine Providence from all undue reflections upon the account of their temporal happiness.
but we should stop our tumultuous thoughts, for their end will absolve Divine Providence from all undue reflections upon the account of their temporal happiness.
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And the sound belief of this will rectify all mistaking apprehensions, and clear all perplexing appearances about the Sufferings of the Righteous here.
And the found belief of this will rectify all mistaking apprehensions, and clear all perplexing appearances about the Sufferings of the Righteous Here.
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Indeed if we consider the holiest Men as they are Sinners, their Afflictions are so far from blemishing the Justice of God, that they are the signs of his Mercy:
Indeed if we Consider the Holiest Men as they Are Sinners, their Afflictions Are so Far from blemishing the justice of God, that they Are the Signs of his Mercy:
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for all is a Favour on this side Hell to those that deserve it. David an excellent Saint, acknowledges the righteousness of God's Judgments with respect to himself.
for all is a Favour on this side Hell to those that deserve it. David an excellent Saint, acknowledges the righteousness of God's Judgments with respect to himself.
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But when the Saints suffer for a righteous Cause, and, as the Psalmist expresses it, for thy sake are we killed all the day long,
But when the Saints suffer for a righteous Cause, and, as the Psalmist Expresses it, for thy sake Are we killed all the day long,
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and are counted as Sheep for the slaughter; and Are counted as Sheep for the slaughter;
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there is not a visible correspondency between the Providence of God in his governing the World,
there is not a visible correspondency between the Providence of God in his governing the World,
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and the unchangeable Rules of Justice, that those who do evil should suffer evil, and those who do well should be happy.
and the unchangeable Rules of justice, that those who do evil should suffer evil, and those who do well should be happy.
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As the Apostle speaks to the persecuted Christians, It is a righteous thing with God to recompence Tribulation to them that trouble you,
As the Apostle speaks to the persecuted Christians, It is a righteous thing with God to recompense Tribulation to them that trouble you,
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and to you who are troubled rest with us. and to you who Are troubled rest with us.
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Now there is a day coming, when the Persecutors shall be punish'd, and the Saints be rewarded for all their Sufferings,
Now there is a day coming, when the Persecutors shall be punished, and the Saints be rewarded for all their Sufferings,
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and the distribution of Recompences shall be in the presence of the World, for the glory of Divine Justice.
and the distribution of Recompenses shall be in the presence of the World, for the glory of Divine justice.
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For the distinction that is made between Men at Death is private and particular, and not sufficient for the honour of God's Government.
For the distinction that is made between Men At Death is private and particular, and not sufficient for the honour of God's Government.
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But at the last Day all Men that have lived in several successions of Ages shall appear,
But At the last Day all Men that have lived in several successions of Ages shall appear,
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and Justice have a solemn Process and Triumph before Angels and Men.
and justice have a solemn Process and Triumph before Angels and Men.
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As some excellent Piece that is to be expos'd to publick view, is covered with a Traverse, to prevent the disturbance in the working,
As Some excellent Piece that is to be exposed to public view, is covered with a Traverse, to prevent the disturbance in the working,
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and the discovery of the Work till brought to such perfection as will surprise with wonder those that see it:
and the discovery of the Work till brought to such perfection as will surprise with wonder those that see it:
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So God is pleased to cover his proceedings for a time, but in the last day there will be such a Revelation of the righteous Judgment of God, that those who now doubt,
So God is pleased to cover his proceedings for a time, but in the last day there will be such a Revelation of the righteous Judgement of God, that those who now doubt,
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or complain of his Justice, shall admire and adore it.
or complain of his justice, shall admire and adore it.
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3. The belief of this Doctrine as it vindicates Divine Providence, so 'tis powerful to comfort the Saints under Persecutions for Righteousness sake;
3. The belief of this Doctrine as it vindicates Divine Providence, so it's powerful to Comfort the Saints under Persecutions for Righteousness sake;
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especially when Innocence is wounded with slanderous Darts, and Calumnies are joyned with Cruelties, representing them as worthy of publick hatred.
especially when Innocence is wounded with slanderous Darts, and Calumnies Are joined with Cruelties, representing them as worthy of public hatred.
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It was one of the Subtile Artifices of Julian the Apostate, to mingle the Images of the Heathen Gods with those of the Emperours, that the doing reverence (as the Christians were commanded) to all together, might imply a dereliction and renouncing of their Religion, and their Simplicity seem Impiety:
It was one of the Subtle Artifices of Julian the Apostate, to mingle the Images of the Heathen God's with those of the emperors, that the doing Reverence (as the Christians were commanded) to all together, might imply a dereliction and renouncing of their Religion, and their Simplicity seem Impiety:
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or if, jealous of slipping from their profession, they refused to do it, they might seem to deny the expressions of honour due to their Emperours,
or if, jealous of slipping from their profession, they refused to do it, they might seem to deny the expressions of honour due to their emperors,
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and be reputed to suffer not as Christian Martyrs, but as Rebels.
and be reputed to suffer not as Christian Martyrs, but as Rebels.
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But the believing Consideration of God's righteous Judgment will make them despise the Censures & Reproaches of malicious Adversaries.
But the believing Consideration of God's righteous Judgement will make them despise the Censures & Reproaches of malicious Adversaries.
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With me, saith the Apostle, it is a very small thing that I should be judged by Man's Judgment; With me, Says the Apostle, it is a very small thing that I should be judged by Man's Judgement;
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he that judgeth me is the Lord. he that Judgeth me is the Lord.
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The severest Censure was of no more weight compar'd with the approbation of God, than the lightest Feather that flies in the Air, put in the Scales against the Globe of the Earth.
The Severest Censure was of no more weight compared with the approbation of God, than the Lightest Feather that flies in the Air, put in the Scales against the Globe of the Earth.
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The assurance of a righteous Cause, and a righteous Judg, will preserve an inward and joyful tranquillity of Soul in the midst of all the Storms of Reproach and Scandalous Imputations;
The assurance of a righteous Cause, and a righteous Judge, will preserve an inward and joyful tranquillity of Soul in the midst of all the Storms of Reproach and Scandalous Imputations;
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like the calmness of a Haven when the Sea is tempestuous without.
like the calmness of a Haven when the Sea is tempestuous without.
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And this will fortify Believers to bear with an invincible courage all the violence that is offered to them for their fidelity to God.
And this will fortify Believers to bear with an invincible courage all the violence that is offered to them for their Fidis to God.
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All the wrongs and injuries they endure, shall be redrest with infinite advantage.
All the wrongs and injuries they endure, shall be Redressed with infinite advantage.
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The extreamest Evils to which they are exposed for Christ, are like the Chariots of Fire sent from God, not to consume but conduct Elias in triumph into the highest Heaven.
The Extremest Evils to which they Are exposed for christ, Are like the Chariots of Fire sent from God, not to consume but conduct Elias in triumph into the highest Heaven.
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God will give them present Support, inward Consolations, and a future Crown.
God will give them present Support, inward Consolations, and a future Crown.
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There is an appointed day when oppressed Innocence shall obtain the noblest Victory ▪ and disgraced Godliness the most publick and highest Honour.
There is an appointed day when oppressed Innocence shall obtain the Noblest Victory ▪ and disgraced Godliness the most public and highest Honour.
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The Faith of sincere Christians shall be found to praise and glory. The Faith of sincere Christians shall be found to praise and glory.
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They may suffer under the tyranny of Time, but shall reign in the Kingdom of Eternity.
They may suffer under the tyranny of Time, but shall Reign in the Kingdom of Eternity.
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The belief of this, when firmly radicated in the heart, is so powerful as to make them glory in the sharpest Tribulations, and joyfully triumph over Satan, with his perverted malignant World.
The belief of this, when firmly radicated in the heart, is so powerful as to make them glory in the Sharpest Tribulations, and joyfully triumph over Satan, with his perverted malignant World.
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Cantando rumpitur Anguis. But alas, the Sin, and a great part of the trouble of the Saints, arises from their weakness of Faith,Cantando rumpitur Anguis. But alas, the since, and a great part of the trouble of the Saints, arises from their weakness of Faith,
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and not patient waiting for the Day of the Lord.
and not patient waiting for the Day of the Lord.
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When heavy Persecutions and great Distresses are continued by the restless Adversaries, they are apt through impatience and instability of mind, to be full of sorrowful Complaints that God delayes their particular Deliverance.
When heavy Persecutions and great Distresses Are continued by the restless Adversaries, they Are apt through impatience and instability of mind, to be full of sorrowful Complaints that God delays their particular Deliverance.
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And as sometimes the Clock out-runs the motion of the Sun, that is the true measure of Time;
And as sometime the Clock outruns the motion of the Sun, that is the true measure of Time;
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so their hasty desires prevent the eternal Counsel of his Will, that has determined the period of the Miseries of his People,
so their hasty Desires prevent the Eternal Counsel of his Will, that has determined the Period of the Misery's of his People,
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and of the Prosperity of the Wicked in the fittest time.
and of the Prosperity of the Wicked in the Fittest time.
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And that he suspends his glorious Coming to judg the World in Righteousness, discourageth weaker Christians,
And that he suspends his glorious Coming to judge the World in Righteousness, Discourageth Weaker Christians,
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and makes them ready to faint in the day of Adversity. But the Lord is not slack in performing his Promise, as Men count slackness.
and makes them ready to faint in the day of Adversity. But the Lord is not slack in performing his Promise, as Men count slackness.
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There is not the least reason to question his Fidelity and Power, or to suspect his Love and Remembrance of his People.
There is not the least reason to question his Fidis and Power, or to suspect his Love and Remembrance of his People.
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And as the Stars of Heaven enlighten the Earth, but the Candles on Earth cannot enlighten the Heavens:
And as the Stars of Heaven enlighten the Earth, but the Candles on Earth cannot enlighten the Heavens:
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so the Wisdom of God's Counsel and Providence should direct us patiently to expect his appointed time,
so the Wisdom of God's Counsel and Providence should Direct us patiently to expect his appointed time,
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but our glimmering reason cannot direct him. 4. The serious belief of future Judgment is the most effectual restraint from secret Sins.
but our glimmering reason cannot Direct him. 4. The serious belief of future Judgement is the most effectual restraint from secret Sins.
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Men are apt to encourage themselves in evil upon the account of secrecy: 'tis the usual tinder of Temptations.
Men Are apt to encourage themselves in evil upon the account of secrecy: it's the usual tinder of Temptations.
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If solitude and silence, if the darkness of the night, or any disguises may conceal their Wickedness from humane Eyes, they are bold and secure as to God.
If solitude and silence, if the darkness of the night, or any disguises may conceal their Wickedness from humane Eyes, they Are bold and secure as to God.
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The Psalmist declares what is the inward principle that acts them, what is the language of their hearts:
The Psalmist declares what is the inward principle that acts them, what is the language of their hearts:
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All the workers of Iniquity boast themselves, they say, The Lord shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it. But O the brutish folly of Men, to think, that because they do not see God, that he does not see them. All the workers of Iniquity boast themselves, they say, The Lord shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it. But O the brutish folly of Men, to think, that Because they do not see God, that he does not see them.
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As if one should shut his Eyes in the face of the Sun, and do some foul abominable thing, thinking himself to be unseen, because he sees no person.
As if one should shut his Eyes in the face of the Sun, and do Some foul abominable thing, thinking himself to be unseen, Because he sees no person.
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How vain is the impure diligence of the Adulterer, the crafty diligence of the Deceiver, the sollicitous diligence of other Sinners to hide things from the Judge of all? Shall not God search it out,
How vain is the impure diligence of the Adulterer, the crafty diligence of the Deceiver, the solicitous diligence of other Sinners to hide things from the Judge of all? Shall not God search it out,
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for he knows the very secrets of the heart? What a confounding discovery will be made of secret Wickedness at the last day? Here obscurity is the mask of Shame that conceals it from the World.for he knows the very secrets of the heart? What a confounding discovery will be made of secret Wickedness At the last day? Here obscurity is the mask of Shame that conceals it from the World.
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Or if only Children and Fools that are not capable to judg of the indecency and turpitude of Actions, be Spectators, Men are not touch'd with shame for foul things.
Or if only Children and Fools that Are not capable to judge of the indecency and turpitude of Actions, be Spectators, Men Are not touched with shame for foul things.
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But then their Wickedness shall be displayed before God, the holy Angels and Saints.
But then their Wickedness shall be displayed before God, the holy Angels and Saints.
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The actual belief of this would deprive Satan of one of his greatest Advantages, and be a blessed Preservative from many Sins that allure the consent by the temptation of secrecy.
The actual belief of this would deprive Satan of one of his greatest Advantages, and be a blessed Preservative from many Sins that allure the consent by the temptation of secrecy.
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A considering Christian will reject them with indignation, saying with Joseph, How can I do this great Wickedness,
A considering Christian will reject them with Indignation, saying with Joseph, How can I do this great Wickedness,
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and sin against God? The Sins undiscovered and unpunish'd by temporal Tribunals, shall then receive a just recompence.and since against God? The Sins undiscovered and unpunished by temporal Tribunals, shall then receive a just recompense.
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5. The remembrance of that strict Judgment, is the most natural and powerful remedy against sensual Temptations that so easily insinuate and engage the hearts of Men.
5. The remembrance of that strict Judgement, is the most natural and powerful remedy against sensual Temptations that so Easily insinuate and engage the hearts of Men.
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S. Peter reckoning up the Heathen Sins, Lasciviousness, Lusts, excess of Wine, Revellings, and abominable Idolatries, tells the Christians, that the Gentiles thought it strange that they did not run with them to the same excess of riot ▪ As the Disciples when our Saviour walkt upon the Waters, thought he had been a Spirit, judging that no real Body could tread on them without sinking: S. Peter reckoning up the Heathen Sins, Lasciviousness, Lustiest, excess of Wine, Revellings, and abominable Idolatries, tells the Christians, that the Gentiles Thought it strange that they did not run with them to the same excess of riot ▪ As the Disciples when our Saviour walked upon the Waters, Thought he had been a Spirit, judging that no real Body could tread on them without sinking:
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thus Men are apt to think it impossible to restrain their carnal appetites when allured by pleasing objects.
thus Men Are apt to think it impossible to restrain their carnal appetites when allured by pleasing objects.
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But the belief of the Terrors of the Lord, will damp the sensual affections when most strongly enclin'd to forbidden things, and extinguish delight in Sin:
But the belief of the Terrors of the Lord, will damp the sensual affections when most strongly inclined to forbidden things, and extinguish delight in since:
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for delight and fear are inconsistent.
for delight and Fear Are inconsistent.
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Therefore the wise Preacher gives this Counsel, Rejoice O young Man in thy youth, and let thy heart chear thee in the days of thy youth,
Therefore the wise Preacher gives this Counsel, Rejoice Oh young Man in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth,
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and walk in the ways of thy heart, and sight of thine eyes: but know thou for all these things God will bring thee to Judgment. and walk in the ways of thy heart, and sighed of thine eyes: but know thou for all these things God will bring thee to Judgement.
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This will change the apprehensions of the mind, and alter the taste of the appetite, and make the most enticing and irresistible Lusts, the objects of our greatest detestation.
This will change the apprehensions of the mind, and altar the taste of the appetite, and make the most enticing and irresistible Lustiest, the objects of our greatest detestation.
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6. The consideration that the Son of God, clothed with our nature, shall judg the World, affords strong Consolation to his People,
6. The consideration that the Son of God, clothed with our nature, shall judge the World, affords strong Consolation to his People,
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and is a motive of great terror to the Wicked. How comfortable is it to his People that he who loved them above his Life,
and is a motive of great terror to the Wicked. How comfortable is it to his People that he who loved them above his Life,
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and was their Redeemer on the Cross, shal be their Judg on the Throne? He is the same Jesus Christ, yesterday, to day, and for ever;
and was their Redeemer on the Cross, shall be their Judge on the Throne? He is the same jesus christ, yesterday, to day, and for ever;
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the same indulgent Saviour, in the exaltation of his Glory, as when under sufferings, reproach and shame.
the same indulgent Saviour, in the exaltation of his Glory, as when under sufferings, reproach and shame.
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He is described in that glorious Appearance, by the conjunct Titles of his Majesty and Power, The Great god, and of his Compassion and Mercy, Our Saviour, to signify his Ability and Affection to make them happy.
He is described in that glorious Appearance, by the conjunct Titles of his Majesty and Power, The Great god, and of his Compassion and Mercy, Our Saviour, to signify his Ability and Affection to make them happy.
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When he comes with a heavenly Train of Angels to Judgment, he will be as tender of his Servants,
When he comes with a heavenly Train of Angels to Judgement, he will be as tender of his Servants,
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as when he suffered for them in his humble state.
as when he suffered for them in his humble state.
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He that paid their Debt, and seal'd their Pardon with his own Blood, will certainly publish the Acquittance.
He that paid their Debt, and sealed their Pardon with his own Blood, will Certainly publish the Acquittance.
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How is it possible he should condemn those for whom he died, and who appear with the impressions of his reconciling Blood upon them? How reviving is it that Christ, whose Glory was the end and perfection of their Lives, shall dispose their states for ever? that he, who esteems every act of their Charity and Kindness done to his Servants as done to himself, shall dispense the blessed Reward? Then the King will say to them plac'd on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the World.
How is it possible he should condemn those for whom he died, and who appear with the impressions of his reconciling Blood upon them? How reviving is it that christ, whose Glory was the end and perfection of their Lives, shall dispose their states for ever? that he, who esteems every act of their Charity and Kindness done to his Servants as done to himself, shall dispense the blessed Reward? Then the King will say to them placed on his right hand, Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World.
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O the transports of joy to hear those words from his Life-breathing Lips!
Oh the transports of joy to hear those words from his Life-breathing Lips!
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The Prophet breaks forth in an Extacy, How beautiful are the feet of the Messengers of Peace, those that bring gladtidings of Salvation? but how much more beautiful is the face of the Author of our Peace and Salvation? O how full of Serenity, and Clemency, and Glory!
The Prophet breaks forth in an Ecstasy, How beautiful Are the feet of the Messengers of Peace, those that bring gladtidings of Salvation? but how much more beautiful is the face of the Author of our Peace and Salvation? Oh how full of Serenity, and Clemency, and Glory!
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The expectation of this makes them languish with impatience for his Coming.
The expectation of this makes them languish with impatience for his Coming.
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Tho the Preparations of that Day are so dreadful, when the Sun shall be darkned, and the Moon turned into Blood, and the Stars fall like leaves in Autumn,
Tho the Preparations of that Day Are so dreadful, when the Sun shall be darkened, and the Moon turned into Blood, and the Stars fallen like leaves in Autumn,
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yet 'tis stiled a Day of Refreshment to the Saints. But how dreadful will his Coming in Majesty to Judgment be to the Wicked!
yet it's styled a Day of Refreshment to the Saints. But how dreadful will his Coming in Majesty to Judgement be to the Wicked!
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They shall see him whom they have pierced, and with bitter lamentation remember the indignities offered to him. They shall see him whom they have pierced, and with bitter lamentation Remember the indignities offered to him.
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What Excuses can they alledg, why they did not believe and obey the Gospel? Our Saviour revealed high Mysteries,
What Excuses can they allege, why they did not believe and obey the Gospel? Our Saviour revealed high Mysteres,
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but confirm'd them with great Miracles. He requir'd strict Holiness, but offer'd divine Grace to enable Men to do his Will.
but confirmed them with great Miracles. He required strict Holiness, but offered divine Grace to enable Men to do his Will.
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He poured forth his Spirit upon them, but their hearts were as hard as the Rocks,He poured forth his Spirit upon them, but their hearts were as hard as the Rocks,
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and as barren as the Sands.
and as barren as the Sands.
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Then he will reproach them for their undervaluing neglect of the great Salvation, so dearly purchased,
Then he will reproach them for their undervaluing neglect of the great Salvation, so dearly purchased,
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and so freely and earnestly offered to them:
and so freely and earnestly offered to them:
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for their obstinacy, that the Purple streams that flow'd from his Crucified Body, that all the Sorrows and Agonies of his Soul were not effectual Perswasives to make them forsake their Sins:
for their obstinacy, that the Purple streams that flowed from his crucified Body, that all the Sorrows and Agonies of his Soul were not effectual Persuasive to make them forsake their Sins:
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for their preferring the Bramble to reign over them, Satan the Destroyer of Souls, and ungrateful rejecting the true Vine, the blessed Saviour, who by so many miraculous mercies sollicited their love and deserved their service;
for their preferring the Bramble to Reign over them, Satan the Destroyer of Souls, and ungrateful rejecting the true Vine, the blessed Saviour, who by so many miraculous Mercies solicited their love and deserved their service;
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this will make the sentence as just as terrible, and the more terrible because just.
this will make the sentence as just as terrible, and the more terrible Because just.
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This will exasperate the anguish, that the Gospel shall be a savour of Death to them;
This will exasperate the anguish, that the Gospel shall be a savour of Death to them;
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and the blessed Redeemer pronounce them cursed, and dispatch them to everlasting Fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels for ever.
and the blessed Redeemer pronounce them cursed, and dispatch them to everlasting Fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels for ever.
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The Judgment of the Redeemer will be more heavy than that of the Creator.
The Judgement of the Redeemer will be more heavy than that of the Creator.
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For all the riches of his goodness which they despised, shall be the measure of their guilt and woes.
For all the riches of his Goodness which they despised, shall be the measure of their guilt and woes.
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All the means of Grace used for their conversion, but frustrated by their perversness, shall rise up in Judgment against them.
All the means of Grace used for their conversion, but frustrated by their perverseness, shall rise up in Judgement against them.
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Justice will revenge the abuse of Mercy.
justice will revenge the abuse of Mercy.
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Do they hope to soften the Judg by Submissions and Deprecations? alas, he will be inflexible to all their Prayers and Tears.
Do they hope to soften the Judge by Submissions and Deprecations? alas, he will be inflexible to all their Prayers and Tears.
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The Lamb will be then a Lion arm'd with terrours for their destruction.
The Lamb will be then a lion armed with terrors for their destruction.
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Or can they appeal to an higher Court to mitigate or reverse the Sentence? No, his Authority is supream,
Or can they appeal to an higher Court to mitigate or reverse the Sentence? No, his authority is supreme,
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and confirm'd by the immutable Oath of God. Or, do they think to resist the execution of the sentence? Desperate Folly!
and confirmed by the immutable Oath of God. Or, do they think to resist the execution of the sentence? Desperate Folly!
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The Angels, notwithstanding their numbers and strength, could not for a moment escape his revenging hand.
The Angels, notwithstanding their numbers and strength, could not for a moment escape his revenging hand.
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The whole World of Sinners is of no more force against his Wrath, than the light dust against a whirl-wind,
The Whole World of Sinners is of no more force against his Wrath, than the Light dust against a whirlwind,
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or dry Stubble against devouring Fire. Or do they think by a stubborn Spirit to endure it? Self-deceiving Wretches!
or dry Stubble against devouring Fire. Or do they think by a stubborn Spirit to endure it? Self-deceiving Wretches!
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If the correction of his Children here, tho allayed, and for their amendment, make their beauty and strength consume away as a moth, how insupportable will the Vengeance be on his obstinate Enemies? Who knows the power of his Anger? who can found the depths of his displeasure?
If the correction of his Children Here, though allayed, and for their amendment, make their beauty and strength consume away as a moth, how insupportable will the Vengeance be on his obstinate Enemies? Who knows the power of his Anger? who can found the depths of his displeasure?
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7. The Consideration of eternal Judgment should be a powerful Incentive to prepare our selves for it.
7. The Consideration of Eternal Judgement should be a powerful Incentive to prepare our selves for it.
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'Tis the Inference the Apostle makes from the certainty of our appearing before the righteous Judge, Wherefore we labour that whether present,
It's the Inference the Apostle makes from the certainty of our appearing before the righteous Judge, Wherefore we labour that whither present,
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or absent, in this or the next life, we may be accepted of him. This was his great Design, his chief Care, his Duty and his Glory: or absent, in this or the next life, we may be accepted of him. This was his great Design, his chief Care, his Duty and his Glory:
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Never did any person more ardently aspire, and ambitiously endeavour for the obtaining a Kingdom, than he did to secure his own Acceptance with the Lord.
Never did any person more ardently aspire, and ambitiously endeavour for the obtaining a Kingdom, than he did to secure his own Acceptance with the Lord.
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In order to this I will lay down the Rules of our Acceptance in that Day, and conclude the Argument.
In order to this I will lay down the Rules of our Acceptance in that Day, and conclude the Argument.
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1. Unfained Faith in the Lord Jesus is absolutely necessary, that we may be accepted.
1. Unfeigned Faith in the Lord jesus is absolutely necessary, that we may be accepted.
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This is such a belief of his all sufficient Merits, and his merciful inclination to save us, that the guilty and self-condemned Sinner entirely consents to the terms of the Gospel,
This is such a belief of his all sufficient Merits, and his merciful inclination to save us, that the guilty and self-condemned Sinner entirely consents to the terms of the Gospel,
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as well as to the priviledges of it, with a reliance upon his Merits, and a resolution to obey his Precepts.
as well as to the privileges of it, with a reliance upon his Merits, and a resolution to obey his Precepts.
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He is a Priest on a Throne, a Prince, and a Saviour, and so must be acknowledged and received.
He is a Priest on a Throne, a Prince, and a Saviour, and so must be acknowledged and received.
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Upon this condition his Righteousness is freely imputed to us for our Justification unto Life, without which we must perish in our Sins. For,
Upon this condition his Righteousness is freely imputed to us for our Justification unto Life, without which we must perish in our Sins. For,
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1. The best Saints are guilty and deeply obnoxious to the Law, and the Judgment of God is invariably according to Truth;
1. The best Saints Are guilty and deeply obnoxious to the Law, and the Judgement of God is invariably according to Truth;
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so that appearing in their Sins, they will be cast for ever.
so that appearing in their Sins, they will be cast for ever.
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God's Tribunal, like that of the severe Roman Judg, is Reorum Scopulus, a Rock that dashes in pieces all the Guilty that come to it.
God's Tribunal, like that of the severe Roman Judge, is Reorum Scopulus, a Rock that Dashes in Pieces all the Guilty that come to it.
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Therefore the Psalmist so earnestly deprecates, Enter not into Judgment with thy Servant, O Lord; for in thy sight shall no Man living be justified.
Therefore the Psalmist so earnestly deprecates, Enter not into Judgement with thy Servant, Oh Lord; for in thy sighed shall no Man living be justified.
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And the Aposte, tho' a transcendent Saint, devests himself of his own righteousness, that he may be entirely covered with the righteousness of Christ,
And the Apost, though a transcendent Saint, devests himself of his own righteousness, that he may be entirely covered with the righteousness of christ,
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and renounces all things, that he may be found in him as his Surety in that Day of Accounts,
and renounces all things, that he may be found in him as his Surety in that Day of Accounts,
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and obtain Pardon by virtue of his Satisfaction for Sin. We cannot perfectly obey the Commands,
and obtain Pardon by virtue of his Satisfaction for Sin. We cannot perfectly obey the Commands,
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nor appease the Displeasure of God: but the expiatory Sacrifice of Christ propitiats the Divine Justice.
nor appease the Displeasure of God: but the expiatory Sacrifice of christ propitiats the Divine justice.
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This alone can make us stand in Judgment before the fiery Law, and the fiery Tribunal, and the Judg who is a consuming Fire, to all the Guilty that appear in their Sins before him.
This alone can make us stand in Judgement before the fiery Law, and the fiery Tribunal, and the Judge who is a consuming Fire, to all the Guilty that appear in their Sins before him.
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The Blood of the Mediator has sprinkled the Throne of God in Heaven, and our Consciences being sprinkled with it by a purifying Faith, we may appear before God the Judg of all with an humble confidence,
The Blood of the Mediator has sprinkled the Throne of God in Heaven, and our Consciences being sprinkled with it by a purifying Faith, we may appear before God the Judge of all with an humble confidence,
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and enter into the Holy of Holies, the Celestial Sanctuary with joy.
and enter into the Holy of Holies, the Celestial Sanctuary with joy.
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2. Not only the pardon of our Sins, but the acceptance and rewarding of our services with eternal Glory is upon the account of our Saviour's compleat Righteousness.
2. Not only the pardon of our Sins, but the acceptance and rewarding of our services with Eternal Glory is upon the account of our Saviour's complete Righteousness.
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There are defilements in the persons, and defects in the works of the Saints.
There Are defilements in the Persons, and defects in the works of the Saints.
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Their most holy and fervent Prayers are perfum'd by the Incence of his Intercession, and so become grateful to God.
Their most holy and fervent Prayers Are perfumed by the Incense of his Intercession, and so become grateful to God.
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Our best Vertues are mix'd and shadowed with imperfections; but in him all Graces were conspicuous in their consummate degrees.
Our best Virtues Are mixed and shadowed with imperfections; but in him all Graces were conspicuous in their consummate Degrees.
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Our Obedience, supposing it perfect, is of no desert: When we have done all, we are unprofitable Servants:
Our obedience, supposing it perfect, is of no desert: When we have done all, we Are unprofitable Servants:
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but his Obedience was infinitely meritorious by the union of the Deity with his humane Nature,
but his obedience was infinitely meritorious by the Union of the Deity with his humane Nature,
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and is the foundation of the excellent Reward.
and is the Foundation of the excellent Reward.
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Not that his Merits derive a value to our Works to make them worthy of eternal Glory:
Not that his Merits derive a valve to our Works to make them worthy of Eternal Glory:
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as some noble Mineral infused into Water, that is in it self without taste or efficacy, gives it a medicinal tincture and virtue;
as Some noble Mineral infused into Water, that is in it self without taste or efficacy, gives it a medicinal tincture and virtue;
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for this is impossible, since the infinite Dignity of his Person, and his most perfect habitual and actual Holiness, that are the fountains and reasons of his Merits, are incommunicable to our persons and works.
for this is impossible, since the infinite Dignity of his Person, and his most perfect habitual and actual Holiness, that Are the fountains and Reasons of his Merits, Are incommunicable to our Persons and works.
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For this would render us equal to our Saviour, and our works to be divine as his.
For this would render us equal to our Saviour, and our works to be divine as his.
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But the active and passive Righteousness of Christ is so satisfactory and meritorious, that God is pleased graciously to reward with the Crown of Life the mean services of those who are by a lively and purifying Faith united to him.
But the active and passive Righteousness of christ is so satisfactory and meritorious, that God is pleased graciously to reward with the Crown of Life the mean services of those who Are by a lively and purifying Faith united to him.
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2. Sincere Obedience, that is, an uniform and entire respect to all the Commands of God, will alone be accepted in that day:
2. Sincere obedience, that is, an uniform and entire respect to all the Commands of God, will alone be accepted in that day:
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for his Authority runs through all, and binds them on the Conscience.
for his authority runs through all, and binds them on the Conscience.
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David had this Testimony from God himself, that he was a Man after his own heart, that fulfilled all his Will. David had this Testimony from God himself, that he was a Man After his own heart, that fulfilled all his Will.
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And St. John refers the decision of our state to this, If our hearts condemn us of any allowed Sin of omission or commission, much more God will, who is greater than our hearts, and knows all things.
And Saint John refers the decision of our state to this, If our hearts condemn us of any allowed since of omission or commission, much more God will, who is greater than our hearts, and knows all things.
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But if the illuminated tender Conscience condemns us not of insincerity, we have confidence towards God, that he will spare and accept us notwithstanding our frailties,
But if the illuminated tender Conscience condemns us not of insincerity, we have confidence towards God, that he will spare and accept us notwithstanding our frailties,
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and give free and safe access into his presence.
and give free and safe access into his presence.
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The lives of many are chequer'd with a stran• disparity, they are restrain 〈 … 〉 some Sins of apparent odiousness, but indulgent to others;
The lives of many Are checkered with a stran• disparity, they Are restrain 〈 … 〉 Some Sins of apparent odiousness, but indulgent to Others;
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they are strict in some duties, but loose and slack in others, as if they hop'd by way of commutation to be accepted of God;
they Are strict in Some duties, but lose and slack in Others, as if they hoped by Way of commutation to be accepted of God;
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to expiate their Delinquencies in one kind by supererrogating in another.
to expiate their Delinquencies in one kind by supererogating in Another.
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Some are painted Pharisees in the duties of the first Table, very exact in the formalities of outward Devotions,
some Are painted Pharisees in the duties of the First Table, very exact in the formalities of outward Devotions,
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but gross Publicans in the duties of the second: careless of Justice and Equity, and Charity to Men:
but gross Publicans in the duties of the second: careless of justice and Equity, and Charity to Men:
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Others are in appearance strictly moral in the discharge of their duties to Men, and negligent of their obligations to God.
Others Are in appearance strictly moral in the discharge of their duties to Men, and negligent of their obligations to God.
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But partial obedience can never endure the trial of Conscience, much less of God.
But partial Obedience can never endure the trial of Conscience, much less of God.
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For what is the weak light of our minds, to the pure eyes of his Glory? It will make us liable to inward rebuke now,
For what is the weak Light of our minds, to the pure eyes of his Glory? It will make us liable to inward rebuke now,
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and to open confusion at the last.
and to open confusion At the last.
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St. Paul 's rejoycing was from the Testimony of his Conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity he had his conversation in the World:
Saint Paul is rejoicing was from the Testimony of his Conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity he had his Conversation in the World:
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and, as he expresses it in another place, it was his daily exercise to have a Conscience void of offence towards God, and towards Men.
and, as he Expresses it in Another place, it was his daily exercise to have a Conscience void of offence towards God, and towards Men.
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Tho our conquest of Sin be not compleat, yet our resolution and endeavours must be to mortify it in every kind.
Though our conquest of since be not complete, yet our resolution and endeavours must be to mortify it in every kind.
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Tho' our obedience has not the perfection of degrees, we must be equally regarding the Divine Law.
Though our Obedience has not the perfection of Degrees, we must be equally regarding the Divine Law.
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If there be any secret-favoured Sin either of omission or commission, it will render our Petitions unacceptable at the Throne of Grace,
If there be any secret-favoured since either of omission or commission, it will render our Petitions unacceptable At the Throne of Grace,
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and our Persons at the Throne of Judgment; If I regard Iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear my Prayer.
and our Persons At the Throne of Judgement; If I regard Iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear my Prayer.
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The Law requires the performance of our Duty without abatement, or denounceth the penalty without allay or mitigation:
The Law requires the performance of our Duty without abatement, or Denounceth the penalty without allay or mitigation:
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the Gospel has not relax'd the strictness of the Law as 'tis the Rule of Life,
the Gospel has not relaxed the strictness of the Law as it's the Rule of Life,
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but as it was the condition of obtaining Life. Sincere obedience is accepted by that gracious Covenant, where the Legal Perfection is wanting:
but as it was the condition of obtaining Life. Sincere Obedience is accepted by that gracious Covenant, where the Legal Perfection is wanting:
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but that is indispensibly required of all.
but that is Indispensibly required of all.
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I may illustrate this by a passage of Alexander the Great, who being desirous to learn Geometry, applied himself to a skilful Instructer in it.
I may illustrate this by a passage of Alexander the Great, who being desirous to Learn Geometry, applied himself to a skilful Instructer in it.
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But his warlike disposition made him more capable to conquer than to measure the Earth,
But his warlike disposition made him more capable to conquer than to measure the Earth,
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so that tired with the first Propositions, he desir'd his Master to make the Scheme more clear and plain, and easy to him:
so that tired with the First Propositions, he desired his Master to make the Scheme more clear and plain, and easy to him:
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To whom the Master replied, that the Theorems of that Science were equally difficult to all and requir'd the same attention of mind to understand them. To whom the Master replied, that the Theorems of that Science were equally difficult to all and required the same attention of mind to understand them.
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Thus the Gospel of Mercy requires of all sincere Sanctification, and serious endeavours to perfect Holiness in the Fear of God,
Thus the Gospel of Mercy requires of all sincere Sanctification, and serious endeavours to perfect Holiness in the fear of God,
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and without this none shall be exempted from Condemnation.
and without this none shall be exempted from Condemnation.
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To the sincerity of Obedience, I shall add a more restrained Notion of it as respecting Religion.
To the sincerity of obedience, I shall add a more restrained Notion of it as respecting Religion.
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The duties of Piety consist of an outward and inward part;
The duties of Piety consist of an outward and inward part;
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and the one without the other is but as a Carcass without a quickning Soul. Now there will be an exquisit Anatomy of the Heart in that Judgment, a discovery of all the Principles and Motives by which Men were acted,
and the one without the other is but as a Carcase without a quickening Soul. Now there will be an exquisite Anatomy of the Heart in that Judgement, a discovery of all the Principles and Motives by which Men were acted,
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and then he that is a Saint inwardly, in the Spirit, who with pure aims and holy affections hath served God, shall have praise of him. And those who have us'd God to injoy the World, that have assumed pretences of Piety for secular ends, shall be reproved.
and then he that is a Saint inwardly, in the Spirit, who with pure aims and holy affections hath served God, shall have praise of him. And those who have used God to enjoy the World, that have assumed pretences of Piety for secular ends, shall be reproved.
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This will be a cause of wonder in that day, that many who are highly esteemed by Men as excellent Saints, shall be an abomination to God.
This will be a cause of wonder in that day, that many who Are highly esteemed by Men as excellent Saints, shall be an abomination to God.
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That in the broad way to Hell thousands go thither is sad beyond expression, but not strange at all:
That in the broad Way to Hell thousands go thither is sad beyond expression, but not strange At all:
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but that in the path of Heaven any should descend to Hell, is astonishing.
but that in the path of Heaven any should descend to Hell, is astonishing.
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That those who live without God in the World, in the prophane neglect of his Worship, in a dissolute disorderly course, should fall under Condemnation, is believed of all:
That those who live without God in the World, in the profane neglect of his Worship, in a dissolute disorderly course, should fallen under Condemnation, is believed of all:
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but that those who have appeared zealous in Religion shall be at last rejected, is contrary to universal expectation.
but that those who have appeared zealous in Religion shall be At last rejected, is contrary to universal expectation.
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And not only the gross Hypocrite that deceives others, but he that deceives himself by the external practice of holy Duties without correspondent lively Affections;
And not only the gross Hypocrite that deceives Others, but he that deceives himself by the external practice of holy Duties without correspondent lively Affections;
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that prayes with that coldness as if he had no desire to be heard, and hears with that carelesness as if he had no desire to be sanctified by the Word,
that prays with that coldness as if he had no desire to be herd, and hears with that carelessness as if he had no desire to be sanctified by the Word,
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and is conversant in other parts of divine service in that slight manner, as if he had no design to be saved, shall by a convincing upbraiding Light see his Wickedness in dishonouring that God whom he pretended to worship,
and is conversant in other parts of divine service in that slight manner, as if he had no Design to be saved, shall by a convincing upbraiding Light see his Wickedness in Dishonoring that God whom he pretended to worship,
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and neglecting his Soul. When the Upright as pure Gold shall be more radiant by the Fire, the Insincere like reprobate Silver shall not endure that severe trial.
and neglecting his Soul. When the Upright as pure Gold shall be more radiant by the Fire, the Insincere like Reprobate Silver shall not endure that severe trial.
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3. The frequent discussion of Conscience, and reviewing our ways, is necessary in order to our comfortable appearing before our Judg. This is a duty of constant revolution:
3. The frequent discussion of Conscience, and reviewing our ways, is necessary in order to our comfortable appearing before our Judges This is a duty of constant revolution:
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for while we are in flesh, the best Saints, notwithstanding all their vigilance and diligence, are overtaken by surprisal,
for while we Are in Flesh, the best Saints, notwithstanding all their vigilance and diligence, Are overtaken by surprisal,
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and sometimes overborn by strong temptations; and 'tis more necessary to beg for daily pardon, than for our daily bread.
and sometime overborne by strong temptations; and it's more necessary to beg for daily pardon, than for our daily bred.
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Under the Law if any one had by touching a dead Body contracted Uncleanness, he was to wash his Cloaths in the evening,
Under the Law if any one had by touching a dead Body contracted Uncleanness, he was to wash his Clothes in the evening,
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and not to lie down in his Uncleanness.
and not to lie down in his Uncleanness.
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This was typical of our duty, that we should wash away our sinful defilements every day in the purifying Fountain of Christ's Blood, that is set open for Sin and for Uncleanness.
This was typical of our duty, that we should wash away our sinful defilements every day in the purifying Fountain of Christ's Blood, that is Set open for since and for Uncleanness.
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And the method of the Gospel to obtain the grant of Pardon, and our comfortable sense,
And the method of the Gospel to obtain the grant of Pardon, and our comfortable sense,
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and the blessed effects of it is this, there must be a mournful sight, and serious acknowledgment of our daily sins,
and the blessed effects of it is this, there must be a mournful sighed, and serious acknowledgment of our daily Sins,
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and a judging our selves by the domestical tribunal in our breasts as worthy of Condemnation:
and a judging our selves by the domestical tribunal in our breasts as worthy of Condemnation:
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for tho we cannot satisfie Divine Justice for the least Sin, we must glorify it:
for though we cannot satisfy Divine justice for the least since, we must Glorify it:
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and with humility and fervency desire that God would graciously forgive our renewed Sins, with unfeigned Resolutions and Care against them for the future.
and with humility and fervency desire that God would graciously forgive our renewed Sins, with unfeigned Resolutions and Care against them for the future.
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Thus we are to sue out our Pardon for Sins committed every day.
Thus we Are to sue out our Pardon for Sins committed every day.
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And whereas many Errors in regard of our frailty, and their fineness, do slip from us, we should with contrite Spirits implore the Divine Majesty to cleanse us from our secret Sins, such as through ignorance or inadvertancy escape from our observation.
And whereas many Errors in regard of our frailty, and their fineness, do slip from us, we should with contrite Spirits implore the Divine Majesty to cleanse us from our secret Sins, such as through ignorance or inadvertency escape from our observation.
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If we are obliged to be reconciled to an offended or offending Brother before the night,
If we Are obliged to be reconciled to an offended or offending Brother before the night,
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and the Sun must not go down upon our wrath, much more to be reconciled to an offended God, that his displeasure may be atoned.
and the Sun must not go down upon our wrath, much more to be reconciled to an offended God, that his displeasure may be atoned.
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The morning and evening Sacrifice was a Figure of the constant use of Christ's Merits and Mediation for us;
The morning and evening Sacrifice was a Figure of the constant use of Christ's Merits and Mediation for us;
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The secure neglect of renewing our Repentance for our renewed Sins, deprives us of the comforts of the Covenant,
The secure neglect of renewing our Repentance for our renewed Sins, deprives us of the comforts of the Covenant,
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and will make the thoughts of Judgment as heavy as Mountains upon the Conscience, when 'tis awakened out of its slumber.
and will make the thoughts of Judgement as heavy as Mountains upon the Conscience, when it's awakened out of its slumber.
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But when the Soul's Accounts are kept clear with Heaven every day, O what a blessed Rest does the penitent Believer enjoy in the Favour of God! O the divine calm of Conscience when our Debts are cancell'd in the Book of God's Remembrance!
But when the Soul's Accounts Are kept clear with Heaven every day, Oh what a blessed Rest does the penitent Believer enjoy in the Favour of God! Oh the divine Cam of Conscience when our Debts Are canceled in the Book of God's Remembrance!
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If we should be unexpectedly summoned to appear before the Judg of all, the sight of our Sins will rather excite thankful affections,
If we should be unexpectedly summoned to appear before the Judge of all, the sighed of our Sins will rather excite thankful affections,
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and joyful praises of God for his Mercy, that he hath pardoned them; than fearful despairing thoughts of his Mercy, that he will not pardon them.
and joyful praises of God for his Mercy, that he hath pardoned them; than fearful despairing thoughts of his Mercy, that he will not pardon them.
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And as this considering our ways leads to Repentance, and is a remedy for past Sins,
And as this considering our ways leads to Repentance, and is a remedy for past Sins,
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so 'tis a powerful Preservative from Sins afterwards.
so it's a powerful Preservative from Sins afterwards.
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For as in War the greatest care is to fortify the weakest part of a besieged Town, and make it impregnable;
For as in War the greatest care is to fortify the Weakest part of a besieged Town, and make it impregnable;
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so a Christian by the experience of his infirmity and danger, will be more wise and wary, more circumspect and resolved against those Sins whereby he has often been foil'd, to prevent the daily incursion, and sudden surreption by them.
so a Christian by the experience of his infirmity and danger, will be more wise and wary, more circumspect and resolved against those Sins whereby he has often been foiled, to prevent the daily incursion, and sudden surreption by them.
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And according to the degrees of our Innocence, we have confidence of Acceptance with God in Judgment.
And according to the Degrees of our Innocence, we have confidence of Acceptance with God in Judgement.
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4. Let us improve with a wise and singular diligence the talents committed to our trust:
4. Let us improve with a wise and singular diligence the Talents committed to our trust:
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for in that day we shall be responsible for all that we have received.
for in that day we shall be responsible for all that we have received.
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All the Blessings we possess, whether natural, our Life, our Faculties, our Endowments, our Health and Strength;
All the Blessings we possess, whither natural, our Life, our Faculties, our Endowments, our Health and Strength;
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or Civil, Honour and Dignity, Riches and Reputation;
or Civil, Honour and Dignity, Riches and Reputation;
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or Spiritual, the Gospel in its light and power, the graces and assistance of the Holy Ghost,
or Spiritual, the Gospel in its Light and power, the graces and assistance of the Holy Ghost,
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as they are gifts from God's Love, so they are talents to be imployed for his Glory. We are Stewards, not Proprietaries:
as they Are Gifts from God's Love, so they Are Talents to be employed for his Glory. We Are Stewards, not Proprietaries:
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for the Supream Lord does not relinquish his right in our Blessings, that we may dispose of them at our own pleasure,
for the Supreme Lord does not relinquish his right in our Blessings, that we may dispose of them At our own pleasure,
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but hath prescribed Rules for our using them in order to his Glory, our own Good, and the Benefit of others.
but hath prescribed Rules for our using them in order to his Glory, our own Good, and the Benefit of Others.
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And 'tis sad to consider that usually those who enjoy the greatest gifts render the least acknowledgments,
And it's sad to Consider that usually those who enjoy the greatest Gifts render the least acknowledgments,
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and the most abundant in Favours are most barren in Thankfulness.
and the most abundant in Favours Are most barren in Thankfulness.
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Time, that unvaluable treasure, that is due to God and the Soul, the price of which arises from the work of Salvation to be done in it,
Time, that unvaluable treasure, that is due to God and the Soul, the price of which arises from the work of Salvation to be done in it,
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how is it squander'd away? Conscience would blush at the serious reflection that every day so much is spent in the business of the World,
how is it squandered away? Conscience would blush At the serious reflection that every day so much is spent in the business of the World,
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or Pleasures, and so little redeemed for Communion with the holy God:
or Pleasures, and so little redeemed for Communion with the holy God:
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that as in the Prophetick Dream the lean Kine devoured the fat, so unconcerning vanities take up that time that should be employed for our last and blessed End. While time is miserably wasted, the Soul lies a bleeding to everlasting Death.
that as in the Prophetic Dream the lean Kine devoured the fat, so unconcerning vanities take up that time that should be employed for our last and blessed End. While time is miserably wasted, the Soul lies a bleeding to everlasting Death.
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More particularly, we shall be accountable for all the days of the Son of Man that we have seen, all the special seasons of Grace:
More particularly, we shall be accountable for all the days of the Son of Man that we have seen, all the special seasons of Grace:
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these we should improve for our Eternal Advantage, to prepare us for the Divine Presence above.
these we should improve for our Eternal Advantage, to prepare us for the Divine Presence above.
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But alas, the Lord's Day that is consecrated for the immediate Service of God, and should be entirely spent in it,
But alas, the Lord's Day that is consecrated for the immediate Service of God, and should be entirely spent in it,
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and in things that have a necessary subordination to it, yet neither the enforcement of Duty,
and in things that have a necessary subordination to it, yet neither the enforcement of Duty,
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nor incitations of Love prevail upon the most, conscienciously to imploy it in spiritual affairs.
nor incitations of Love prevail upon the most, conscientiously to employ it in spiritual affairs.
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If they afford their presence at the Publick Worship 'tis thought enough, and, as if the rest of the Day was unsanctified time, they waste it in either Complemental Visits,
If they afford their presence At the Public Worship it's Thought enough, and, as if the rest of the Day was unsanctified time, they waste it in either Complemental Visits,
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or Secular Business, in Recreations, or things impertinent to their Salvation. Riches are an excellent Instrument of doing good:
or Secular Business, in Recreations, or things impertinent to their Salvation. Riches Are an excellent Instrument of doing good:
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Gold is the most precious and extensive Metal, and by a marvellous Art an Ounce may be beaten out into some hundred Leaves:
Gold is the most precious and extensive Metal, and by a marvellous Art an Ounce may be beaten out into Some hundred Leaves:
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but 'tis a more happy Art by giving it, to enrich our own Souls, and supply the Necessities of many others.
but it's a more happy Art by giving it, to enrich our own Souls, and supply the Necessities of many Others.
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But great Estates are often used to foment Mens vicious guilty affections, Pride, and Sensuality; and 'tis called Greatness & Magnificence to waste them in sumptuous Vanities.
But great Estates Are often used to foment Men's vicious guilty affections, Pride, and Sensuality; and it's called Greatness & Magnificence to waste them in sumptuous Vanities.
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I instance in these Talents, because they are usually abused to the dishonour of the Donor.
I instance in these Talents, Because they Are usually abused to the dishonour of the Donor.
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If the slothful Servant that hid his single Talent in a Napkin, and returned it without advantage to his Lord, was cast into outer darkness, where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth, a fearful Image of what will befal all unprofitable persons,
If the slothful Servant that hid his single Talon in a Napkin, and returned it without advantage to his Lord, was cast into outer darkness, where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth, a fearful Image of what will befall all unprofitable Persons,
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how severe will their Accounts be who lavish out their numerous Talents to gratify their carnal Appetites,
how severe will their Accounts be who lavish out their numerous Talents to gratify their carnal Appetites,
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and betray the Blessings of God to his enemy the Devil? Only the wise and good Servant that with prudent Contrivance and zealous Endeavours improves his Talents, shall from the gracious Lord, in whom are all attractives and remuneratives of our service, receive an excellent Reward.
and betray the Blessings of God to his enemy the devil? Only the wise and good Servant that with prudent Contrivance and zealous Endeavours improves his Talents, shall from the gracious Lord, in whom Are all attractives and remuneratives of our service, receive an excellent Reward.
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5. Another Rule of our Acceptance at the last Day is, That we must with Courage and Zeal maintain in our rank and places the Cause of Christ.
5. another Rule of our Acceptance At the last Day is, That we must with Courage and Zeal maintain in our rank and places the Cause of christ.
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For thus he declares expresly, Whosoever shall confess me before Men, him also will I confess before my Father which is in Heaven.
For thus he declares expressly, Whosoever shall confess me before Men, him also will I confess before my Father which is in Heaven.
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But whosoever shall deny me before Men, him also will I deny before my Father which is in Heaven When the truth, purity,But whosoever shall deny me before Men, him also will I deny before my Father which is in Heaven When the truth, purity,
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and power of Religion, in Doctrine, Worship and Practice, is discountenanc'd and over-born, our Saviour commands,
and power of Religion, in Doctrine, Worship and Practice, is discountenanced and overborne, our Saviour commands,
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and will reward our undiscouraged visible Constancy in it.
and will reward our undiscouraged visible Constancy in it.
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He will not only reign in our hearts, but be honoured with our lips, and in our conversations.
He will not only Reign in our hearts, but be honoured with our lips, and in our conversations.
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We usurp the title of Christians unless we adhere to our Duty in despite of all opposition.
We usurp the title of Christians unless we adhere to our Duty in despite of all opposition.
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The temptations that usually withdraw Men from confessing and glorifying Christ, are such as work upon the passions of Fear and Shame.
The temptations that usually withdraw Men from confessing and glorifying christ, Are such as work upon the passion of fear and Shame.
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And the consisideration of the last Judgment will fortify us against both. 1. Sometimes Religion exposes the Professors of it to the loss of all temporal enjoyments, and of Life it self.
And the consideration of the last Judgement will fortify us against both. 1. Sometime Religion exposes the Professors of it to the loss of all temporal enjoyments, and of Life it self.
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And when the Honour of our Saviour requires such a Service of us, when that Confirmation is necessary to recommend Divine Truth to the belief & affections of others,
And when the Honour of our Saviour requires such a Service of us, when that Confirmation is necessary to recommend Divine Truth to the belief & affections of Others,
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when our chearful and couragious Example in suffering would animate those that are fearful to constancy of Confession,
when our cheerful and courageous Exampl in suffering would animate those that Are fearful to constancy of Confessi,
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then from Cowardise to withdraw our Testimony, is to betray him again.
then from Cowardice to withdraw our Testimony, is to betray him again.
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When our Duty is attended with extream Dangers, then the sincerity and perfection of our Love to Christ is brought to the strictest trial.
When our Duty is attended with extreme Dangers, then the sincerity and perfection of our Love to christ is brought to the Strictest trial.
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As true Carbuncles are discovered in the night, for the darkness redoubles their splendor:
As true Carbuncles Are discovered in the night, for the darkness redoubles their splendour:
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so the fidelity of Christians is evident in Persecutions that enflame and excite their Zeal to magnify the Name of Christ unto the Judgment of the World.
so the Fidis of Christians is evident in Persecutions that inflame and excite their Zeal to magnify the Name of christ unto the Judgement of the World.
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There is no Fear in Love, but perfect Love casts out Fear. But Fearfulness hinders the expressing acts of Love to Christ, and betrays to Apostacy. There is no fear in Love, but perfect Love Cast out fear. But Fearfulness hinders the expressing acts of Love to christ, and betrays to Apostasy.
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For as every Passion is a Perturbation, so especially Carnal Fear that blinds and disturbs the mind,
For as every Passion is a Perturbation, so especially Carnal fear that blinds and disturbs the mind,
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and hinders the serious consideration of the reasons of our Duty, and those motives to persevere in it, that are the fountains of our strength.
and hinders the serious consideration of the Reasons of our Duty, and those motives to persevere in it, that Are the fountains of our strength.
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From hence the timerous are often treacherous, and Faith lies buried under the cold pale Ashes of Fear.
From hence the timorous Are often treacherous, and Faith lies buried under the cold pale Ashes of fear.
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Now the irregularity of this Passion is best cured by directing it to the most powerful Object.
Now the irregularity of this Passion is best cured by directing it to the most powerful Object.
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As the Rod of Moses swallowed up the Rods of the Magicians, so a stronger Fear will subdue that which is in a weaker degree.
As the Rod of Moses swallowed up the Rods of the Magicians, so a Stronger fear will subdue that which is in a Weaker degree.
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Our Saviour therefore threatens those that for the fear of Men ( who can but kill the Body ) dare not own and defend his Truth and Cause, that he will renounce them before his Father in the great Day, the immediate consequence of which will be the destruction of Body and Soul in Hell.
Our Saviour Therefore threatens those that for the Fear of Men (who can but kill the Body) Dare not own and defend his Truth and Cause, that he will renounce them before his Father in the great Day, the immediate consequence of which will be the destruction of Body and Soul in Hell.
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If Earthly Potentates had a Jurisdiction over Heaven, if Men were to be tried by their Laws at the last Day, If Earthly Potentates had a Jurisdiction over Heaven, if Men were to be tried by their Laws At the last Day,
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if their Power extended to Eternity, they might exact unlimited Obedience to their Wills, but Conscience is a more desirable Friend and terrible Enemy than Caesar, and all temporal Tribunals are subordinate and accountable to the Supream and Eternal:
if their Power extended to Eternity, they might exact unlimited obedience to their Wills, but Conscience is a more desirable Friend and terrible Enemy than Caesar, and all temporal Tribunals Are subordinate and accountable to the Supreme and Eternal:
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there is one Lawgiver and Judg, who is able to save, and to destroy for ever.
there is one Lawgiver and Judge, who is able to save, and to destroy for ever.
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It is the worst Perdition to secure our selves by the neglect of our Duty, when we ought to perish for the Glory of our Saviour.
It is the worst Perdition to secure our selves by the neglect of our Duty, when we ought to perish for the Glory of our Saviour.
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He that saves his Life shall lose it. 2. Shame wounds deeper the Breasts of some than Violence. He that saves his Life shall loose it. 2. Shame wounds Deeper the Breasts of Some than Violence.
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Zedekiah would rather expose his Kingdom and Life to the fury of the Chaldean Armies, than be himself exposed as an object of derision by surrendring it. Zedekiah would rather expose his Kingdom and Life to the fury of the Chaldean Armies, than be himself exposed as an Object of derision by surrendering it.
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And Satan who understands the temper of Mens spirits, suits his temptations accordingly.
And Satan who understands the temper of Men's spirits, suits his temptations accordingly.
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The Purity and Holiness of Religion, exprest in the actions of the Saints, is by the scurrilous Reslections and bitter Sarcasms of prophane Persons made contemptible. This is as foolish and malicious,
The Purity and Holiness of Religion, expressed in the actions of the Saints, is by the scurrilous Reflections and bitter Sarcasms of profane Persons made contemptible. This is as foolish and malicious,
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as if a slave should reproach the Son of a King that he was like his Father in his Countenance and actions;
as if a slave should reproach the Son of a King that he was like his Father in his Countenance and actions;
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for by how much the resemblance of God's Holiness appears with more evidence and eminence in their lives, their divine relation is more certainly and justly to be acknowledged.
for by how much the resemblance of God's Holiness appears with more evidence and eminence in their lives, their divine Relation is more Certainly and justly to be acknowledged.
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Yet how many are ashamed of this Glory? And Zeal to vindicate the Honour of Religion is traduc'd and vilified either as the effect of designing Faction,
Yet how many Are ashamed of this Glory? And Zeal to vindicate the Honour of Religion is traduced and vilified either as the Effect of designing Faction,
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or of the indiscretion and rashness of a weak Judgment and strong Passions. In every Age the faithful Servants of God are by scornful titles despised:
or of the indiscretion and rashness of a weak Judgement and strong Passion. In every Age the faithful Servants of God Are by scornful titles despised:
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We are accounted, saith the Apostle, the off-scouring of the World. But a generous Christian looks upon disgrace for the sake of Christ as his honour. We Are accounted, Says the Apostle, the offscouring of the World. But a generous Christian looks upon disgrace for the sake of christ as his honour.
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The Apostles rejoyced that they were accounted worthy to suffer shame for his Name.
The Apostles rejoiced that they were accounted worthy to suffer shame for his Name.
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'Tis said of the Baptist, he was not that Light, but came to bear witness to that Light:
It's said of the Baptist, he was not that Light, but Come to bear witness to that Light:
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intimating as if that were the next degree of dignity to it.
intimating as if that were the next degree of dignity to it.
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And our Saviour, speaking of the Proofs of his divine Mission, reckons up the Witnesses of such dignity, that 'tis not possible for sacred Ambition to aspire to higher Honour than to be in Conjunction with them:
And our Saviour, speaking of the Proofs of his divine Mission, reckons up the Witnesses of such dignity, that it's not possible for sacred Ambition to aspire to higher Honour than to be in Conjunction with them:
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they are John the Baptist, his Miracles, his Father, and the Scriptures. they Are John the Baptist, his Miracles, his Father, and the Scriptures.
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Let us appeal then from the light depraved Fancies of carnal Men, to the wise and faithful Judgment,
Let us appeal then from the Light depraved Fancies of carnal Men, to the wise and faithful Judgement,
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and Authority of the Son of God.
and authority of the Son of God.
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He will at the last Day in the presence of his Father and all the Court of Heaven, give an incomparable Crown to all that have despised Shame for his sake.
He will At the last Day in the presence of his Father and all the Court of Heaven, give an incomparable Crown to all that have despised Shame for his sake.
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But those vile Spirits, whose Courage of Straw is quell'd by vain opinion, and the reproaches of Fools,
But those vile Spirits, whose Courage of Straw is quelled by vain opinion, and the Reproaches of Fools,
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and have deserted the Cause of Christ, shall then be clothed with Confusion;
and have deserted the Cause of christ, shall then be clothed with Confusion;
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for this we are assured by our Judge, that whosoever shall be ashamed of me and my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him also shall the Son of Man be ashamed when he cometh in the glory of his Father, with the holy Angels.
for this we Are assured by our Judge, that whosoever shall be ashamed of me and my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him also shall the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father, with the holy Angels.
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If the unnatural Brothers were astonish'd when the Governor of Egypt told them, I am Joseph whom ye sold, how much more will false Christians,
If the unnatural Brother's were astonished when the Governor of Egypt told them, I am Joseph whom you sold, how much more will false Christians,
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when the Lord of Glory shal tell them, I am Jesus whom for base shame ye denied? How will it confound those abject Wretches to be a spectacle of abhorrence and scorn before that Universal Glorious Confluence? They would chuse rather to be covered under the ruins of the World.
when the Lord of Glory shall tell them, I am jesus whom for base shame you denied? How will it confound those abject Wretches to be a spectacle of abhorrence and scorn before that Universal Glorious Confluence? They would choose rather to be covered under the ruins of the World.
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If we value and desire the approbation of the King of Angels, if we fear a final rejection from him, to obtain the one,
If we valve and desire the approbation of the King of Angels, if we Fear a final rejection from him, to obtain the one,
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and avoid the other, we must entirely adhere to his Interest, without any respect to the eyes and esteem of the perverse deceived World.
and avoid the other, we must entirely adhere to his Interest, without any respect to the eyes and esteem of the perverse deceived World.
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6. A cordial beneficent Love to the Saints, is a requisit qualification of our Acceptance in the Day of Judgment.
6. A cordial beneficent Love to the Saints, is a requisite qualification of our Acceptance in the Day of Judgement.
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Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the World.
Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World.
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For I was an hungry, and ye gave me meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink;
For I was an hungry, and you gave me meat; I was thirsty, and you gave me drink;
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I was a stranger, and ye took me in; naked, and ye clothed me; I was sick, and ye visited me;
I was a stranger, and you took me in; naked, and you clothed me; I was sick, and you visited me;
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I was in Prison, and ye came unto me. The union and endearments betwixt Christ and his People are mutual and reflexive;
I was in Prison, and you Come unto me. The Union and endearments betwixt christ and his People Are mutual and reflexive;
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as they are extreamly tender of his Glory, so he is concern'd in all that is done to them.
as they Are extremely tender of his Glory, so he is concerned in all that is done to them.
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And tho the perfection of Love consists more in the affection of the heart than in outward offices,
And though the perfection of Love consists more in the affection of the heart than in outward Offices,
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yet our Saviour most congruously produces in Judgment the conspicuous effects of Love to them, the supplying their wants, allaying their sorrows, owning them when obscured and deprest by afflictions, and injuriously treated by others.
yet our Saviour most congruously produces in Judgement the conspicuous effects of Love to them, the supplying their Wants, allaying their sorrows, owning them when obscured and depressed by afflictions, and injuriously treated by Others.
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This love of service that is directed and exercised towards the Saints, for the Image of God shining in them,
This love of service that is directed and exercised towards the Saints, for the Image of God shining in them,
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because they are the Children of God, and Members of Christ, and therefore extended to all in whom the reason of that Love appears, shall be gloriously rewarded:
Because they Are the Children of God, and Members of christ, and Therefore extended to all in whom the reason of that Love appears, shall be gloriously rewarded:
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For he interprets what is done upon his Account to those who are his own by so many dear titles, as done to himself.
For he interprets what is done upon his Account to those who Are his own by so many dear titles, as done to himself.
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And what is more becoming his excellent Goodness than to reward his works of Mercy with saving Mercy? But those who when Christ presents himself to them in his poor distressed Members,
And what is more becoming his excellent goodness than to reward his works of Mercy with Saving Mercy? But those who when christ presents himself to them in his poor distressed Members,
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and solicits their assistance, to protect them from injuries, to refresh their sorrows, to support them in their exigencies, those that have ability but want affection to do them good,
and solicits their assistance, to Pact them from injuries, to refresh their sorrows, to support them in their exigencies, those that have ability but want affection to do them good,
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and incompassionately neglect the suffering Saints, shall be sentenc'd to be tormented with the Apostate Angels for ever.
and incompassionately neglect the suffering Saints, shall be sentenced to be tormented with the Apostate Angels for ever.
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What indignity is it to the Son of God, that those for whom he shed his Divine Blood, should be in less value and regard with many,
What indignity is it to the Son of God, that those for whom he shed his Divine Blood, should be in less valve and regard with many,
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than the Dogs and Horses maintained for their pleasure? And if those on the left hand shall be condemned to eternal Fire,
than the Dogs and Horses maintained for their pleasure? And if those on the left hand shall be condemned to Eternal Fire,
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for the coldness of their Love, how terrible will the Judgment bet of those that from the heat of their enmity outragiously persecute the Servants of Christ for his sake, in their Persons, Estates, Reputations, that with a worse than barbarous inhumanity seek their ruine? Is there any Sin of a more mortal guilt? The infernal Furnace is seven-fold heated for the punishing such wickedness.
for the coldness of their Love, how terrible will the Judgement bet of those that from the heat of their enmity outrageously persecute the Servants of christ for his sake, in their Persons, Estates, Reputations, that with a Worse than barbarous inhumanity seek their ruin? Is there any since of a more Mortal guilt? The infernal Furnace is sevenfold heated for the punishing such wickedness.
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To conclude this Argument, let us observe the Command of our Saviour, To watch and pray always, that we may be counted worthy to stand before the Son of Man. These are Duties of universal influence into our Lives, the one prevents carelesness, the other vain confidence in our selves,
To conclude this Argument, let us observe the Command of our Saviour, To watch and pray always, that we may be counted worthy to stand before the Son of Man. These Are Duties of universal influence into our Lives, the one prevents carelessness, the other vain confidence in our selves,
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and the consideration of Judgment to come, is the greatest motive to them, and the first principle of Holiness.
and the consideration of Judgement to come, is the greatest motive to them, and the First principle of Holiness.
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This should work more powerfully in us, considering the Day of Death is equivalent to the Day of Judgment to every person;
This should work more powerfully in us, considering the Day of Death is equivalent to the Day of Judgement to every person;
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for then a particular Sentence decisive and irrevocable passes, that shall be publish'd at the last Day.
for then a particular Sentence decisive and irrevocable passes, that shall be published At the last Day.
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Methinks the terrors of the Lord should engage our Souls and Senses to a continual preparation for his Coming.
Methinks the terrors of the Lord should engage our Souls and Senses to a continual preparation for his Coming.
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'Tis represented so as to affect the Eye, and keep it vigilant: Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousand of his Saints, to execute Judgment upon all.
It's represented so as to affect the Eye, and keep it vigilant: Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousand of his Saints, to execute Judgement upon all.
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Behold, he comes in the Clouds, and every Eye shall see him. And to call the Ear, and make it attentive; Behold, he comes in the Clouds, and every Eye shall see him. And to call the Ear, and make it attentive;
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The Lord himself shall descend from Heaven, with the voice of the Arch-Angel, and with the Trump of God. The Lord himself shall descend from Heaven, with the voice of the Arch-Angel, and with the Trump of God.
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How circumspect should we be in all our ways, since every action shall be reviewed by our Judg. St. Peter strongly infers from the dissolution of the World,
How circumspect should we be in all our ways, since every actium shall be reviewed by our Judges Saint Peter strongly infers from the dissolution of the World,
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as a most cogent Argument, that we should be exactly and universally holy:
as a most cogent Argument, that we should be exactly and universally holy:
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seeing then all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought we to be in all holy Conversation and Godliness? But the consideration of the eternal Judgment immediately succeeding the destruction of the World, O how powerful should it be upon Conscience and the Affections to regulate the whole course of our Lives with a final respect to God's Tribunal. seeing then all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of Persons ought we to be in all holy Conversation and Godliness? But the consideration of the Eternal Judgement immediately succeeding the destruction of the World, Oh how powerful should it be upon Conscience and the Affections to regulate the Whole course of our Lives with a final respect to God's Tribunal.
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In short, That which we read of the success of the Apostle's preaching to the Athenians upon the present subject, the Immortality of the Soul, comprised in the Resurrection of the Body and the future Judgment, is the same in all times and places:
In short, That which we read of the success of the Apostle's preaching to the Athenians upon the present Subject, the Immortality of the Soul, comprised in the Resurrection of the Body and the future Judgement, is the same in all times and places:
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And when they heard of the Resurrection of the Dead, some mocked; and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter; and others believed. And when they herd of the Resurrection of the Dead, Some mocked; and Others said, We will hear thee again of this matter; and Others believed.
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There are three differences of the Hearers of this Doctrine of so great importance: some deride it as an extravagant fancy:
There Are three differences of the Hearers of this Doctrine of so great importance: Some deride it as an extravagant fancy:
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some believe it, and yield up themselves entirely in obedience to it: others do not absolutely reject it, as the first, nor accept it, as the second,
Some believe it, and yield up themselves entirely in Obedience to it: Others do not absolutely reject it, as the First, nor accept it, as the second,
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but have a Conjecture, or slight superficial Opinion of it, or a speculative Assent as to a history of things that do not concern them,
but have a Conjecture, or slight superficial Opinion of it, or a speculative Assent as to a history of things that do not concern them,
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and defer the serious consideration and applying of it to themselves.
and defer the serious consideration and applying of it to themselves.
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And of this third sort (O Grief!) are the most of those who are Christians in name.
And of this third sort (Oh Grief!) Are the most of those who Are Christians in name.
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They delay till Death, the solemn reflecting upon the final Judgment, and the inevitable Consequence of it, a blessed or miserable estate for ever.
They Delay till Death, the solemn reflecting upon the final Judgement, and the inevitable Consequence of it, a blessed or miserable estate for ever.
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And whereas the Apostle, who had infallible assurance of God's Love, did with an holy severity and self-denial abstain from all Carnal Complacencies that might hazard the never-fading Crown;
And whereas the Apostle, who had infallible assurance of God's Love, did with an holy severity and self-denial abstain from all Carnal Complacencies that might hazard the never-fading Crown;
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I keep under my Body, and bring it into subjection, lest by any means when I have preached to others, I should be a Cast-away. I keep under my Body, and bring it into subjection, lest by any means when I have preached to Others, I should be a Castaway.
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Yet the most live and die in a secure state, without preparation to appear before the Presence of his Glory. FINIS. Yet the most live and die in a secure state, without preparation to appear before the Presence of his Glory. FINIS.
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