The speedy coming of Christ to judgment represented in a funeral sermon on the death of Mr. Benjamin Ashurst, who deceased the 11th of September, 1687 / by William Bates ...
THESE words were spoke by the Lord Jesus Christ, the supream Judg of the World, upon his finishing the Revelation to St. John. In them we may observe, 1. An Excitation, Behold. 2. The Coelestial Object, I come quickly. 3. The End of his Coming, my Reward is with me, to render to every one according to his Works.
THESE words were spoke by the Lord jesus christ, the supreme Judge of the World, upon his finishing the Revelation to Saint John. In them we may observe, 1. an Excitation, Behold. 2. The Celestial Object, I come quickly. 3. The End of his Coming, my Reward is with me, to render to every one according to his Works.
Thus Enoch the seventh from Adam, foretelling his Judiciary Appearance, said, Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousand of his Saints, to execute Judgment upon all:
Thus Enoch the seventh from Adam, foretelling his Judiciary Appearance, said, Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousand of his Saints, to execute Judgement upon all:
'Tis our high Wisdom and Duty, to represent by actual and solemn thoughts the certain and speedy Coming of Christ to the righteous Judgment of the World.
It's our high Wisdom and Duty, to represent by actual and solemn thoughts the certain and speedy Coming of christ to the righteous Judgement of the World.
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There is an essential Subordination between Man and his Divine Maker, and being endowed with Understanding and free Faculties, 'tis becoming the Wisdom of God to govern him by a Law, to regulate his Choice and Actions:
There is an essential Subordination between Man and his Divine Maker, and being endowed with Understanding and free Faculties, it's becoming the Wisdom of God to govern him by a Law, to regulate his Choice and Actions:
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This is the Rule that distinguishes between Vertue and Vice, and the Holiness, Justice, and Goodness of God are infallible assurances to us, that there will be Recompences according to the diversity of Mens Actions, either conforming or transgressing his Laws.
This is the Rule that Distinguishes between Virtue and Vice, and the Holiness, justice, and goodness of God Are infallible assurances to us, that there will be Recompenses according to the diversity of Men's Actions, either conforming or transgressing his Laws.
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which Acts necessarily imply, that 'tis deputed by the Supream Judg of the World, to observe our ways in order to its final Testimony before his Tribunal.
which Acts necessarily imply, that it's deputed by the Supreme Judge of the World, to observe our ways in order to its final Testimony before his Tribunal.
This Proof is the more convincing and palpable, in that those Persons who are exempted from humane Judgment by their Power and Dignity, those who are above Reproof,
This Proof is the more convincing and palpable, in that those Persons who Are exempted from humane Judgement by their Power and Dignity, those who Are above Reproof,
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an evident presage that altho Conscience was not strong enough to controul their licentious Appetite here, it will be strong enough for their Conviction and Torment hereafter.
an evident presage that although Conscience was not strong enough to control their licentious Appetite Here, it will be strong enough for their Conviction and Torment hereafter.
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and confirms them against the opposition of the Carnal Faculties, it regulates and enlarges them, with respect to the Certainty and Circumstances of it, who shall be Judg,
and confirms them against the opposition of the Carnal Faculties, it regulates and enlarges them, with respect to the Certainty and circumstances of it, who shall be Judge,
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The Divine Oracles were never less obscure than in describing the first and second coming of the Messias; the Eclipses of the Sun of Righteousness, and his future Glory:
The Divine Oracles were never less Obscure than in describing the First and second coming of the Messias; the Eclipses of the Sun of Righteousness, and his future Glory:
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Now in regard his lowly Obedience, and sorrowful Sufferings, are the Titles to his Triumph, and the height of his Glory shall be answerable to his extream Debasement;
Now in regard his lowly obedience, and sorrowful Sufferings, Are the Titles to his Triumph, and the height of his Glory shall be answerable to his extreme Debasement;
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tho he was exempt from the rebellious Sin of our first Parents, and the poisonous tincture that is derived to their common Race, being miraculously conveyed by the Holy Ghost,
though he was exempt from the rebellious since of our First Parents, and the poisonous tincture that is derived to their Common Raze, being miraculously conveyed by the Holy Ghost,
yet he was charged with the Frailties, and exposed to those Afflictions that are the Penalties of Sin. His first reception in the World was so mean, that if Poverty it self had assum'd a visible Appearance, it could not be received more poorly.
yet he was charged with the Frailties, and exposed to those Afflictions that Are the Penalties of Sin. His First reception in the World was so mean, that if Poverty it self had assumed a visible Appearance, it could not be received more poorly.
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and his Life from his first Breath to his last in the World, was a course through Poverty, Disgrace, Injuries, Indignities, and the most cruel Sufferings.
and his Life from his First Breath to his last in the World, was a course through Poverty, Disgrace, Injuries, Indignities, and the most cruel Sufferings.
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In the language of his Type, a Worm and no Man. In this poor, weak, and contemptible State, darkned with the Clouds of Sorrows, O how unlike to him, who appeared in a Coelestial Vision to the Prophet Esay, sitting upon a Throne high and lifted up, and the glorious Seraphims in a posture of Reverence about him,
In the language of his Type, a Worm and no Man. In this poor, weak, and contemptible State, darkened with the Clouds of Sorrows, Oh how unlike to him, who appeared in a Celestial Vision to the Prophet Isaiah, sitting upon a Throne high and lifted up, and the glorious Seraphims in a posture of reverence about him,
The words of the Prophet are justly applicable to him in the state of his Humiliation, Verily thou art a God that hidest thy self, O God of Israel the Saviour.
The words of the Prophet Are justly applicable to him in the state of his Humiliation, Verily thou art a God that hidest thy self, Oh God of Israel the Saviour.
He shall come the second time from the highest Heaven the true Sanctuary of God, and appear without Sin, having perfectly expiated it by his Sufferings on Earth.
He shall come the second time from the highest Heaven the true Sanctuary of God, and appear without since, having perfectly expiated it by his Sufferings on Earth.
He came at first on foot, in the form of a Servant, then he shall come in the form of God, riding on the bright Clouds, and all the Chariots of God, the Angels of Light attending him.
He Come At First on foot, in the from of a Servant, then he shall come in the from of God, riding on the bright Clouds, and all the Chariots of God, the Angels of Light attending him.
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The Rods, the Thorns, the Nails, the Cross, all the conspiring Instruments of his cruel and disgraceful Sufferings shall be exchanged for the Ensigns of Majesty:
The Rods, the Thorns, the Nails, the Cross, all the conspiring Instruments of his cruel and disgraceful Sufferings shall be exchanged for the Ensigns of Majesty:
His first coming was in Weakness, but his second shall be in Power. Thus he told his Enemies, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of Man sitting on the right-hand of Power,
His First coming was in Weakness, but his second shall be in Power. Thus he told his Enemies, Hereafter shall you see the Son of Man sitting on the right-hand of Power,
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As Gold at first taken out of the Mine, seems but common Earth, but by the refining Fire has a Brightness superinduced, that it seems rather the product of the Fire,
As Gold At First taken out of the Mine, seems but Common Earth, but by the refining Fire has a Brightness superinduced, that it seems rather the product of the Fire,
but then he shall be revealed from Heaven with his mighty Angels, in flaming Fire, to take Vengeance upon all that know not God, and disobey the Gospel.
but then he shall be revealed from Heaven with his mighty Angels, in flaming Fire, to take Vengeance upon all that know not God, and disobey the Gospel.
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How will the wicked be surpriz'd with the Terrors of the Lord? At the promulgation of the Law, the Senses of Hearing and Seeing, that are the inlets of ▪ Terror, were so strongly affected with the Presence of God,
How will the wicked be surprised with the Terrors of the Lord? At the Promulgation of the Law, the Senses of Hearing and Seeing, that Are the inlets of ▪ Terror, were so strongly affected with the Presence of God,
that the Hearts of the Spectators were ready to die within them, and Moses himself was terribly afraid; but how will the Sights and Sounds at the last day overwhelm the guilty with Terrors,
that the Hearts of the Spectators were ready to die within them, and Moses himself was terribly afraid; but how will the Sights and Sounds At the last day overwhelm the guilty with Terrors,
Secondly; We are to consider the Circumstance of Time, his coming quickly. 'Tis verified by universal Experience, that no carnal Principle does more fortify Sinners in a false Security, than putting the evil day far from them, and the Presumption that they are not in present danger of God's Displeasure,
Secondly; We Are to Consider the Circumstance of Time, his coming quickly. It's verified by universal Experience, that no carnal Principle does more fortify Sinners in a false Security, than putting the evil day Far from them, and the Presumption that they Are not in present danger of God's Displeasure,
We have an Instance of this in Cain, who (after God had denounced his Punishment for his bloody crying Sin) full of Perplexity and Dispair breaks forth, My Punishment is greater than I can bear!
We have an Instance of this in Cain, who (After God had denounced his Punishment for his bloody crying since) full of Perplexity and Despair breaks forth, My Punishment is greater than I can bear!
The World follows this way of Cain, and freely pursues the Satisfaction of their Lusts. When Men look upon the Divine Judgment at an immense distance,
The World follows this Way of Cain, and freely pursues the Satisfaction of their Lusts. When Men look upon the Divine Judgement At an immense distance,
and when the evil Servant shall say in his Heart, my Lord delays his coming, he will satisfy both the angry and voluptuous Appetites, he will smite his fellow-Servants, and eat and drink with the drunken.
and when the evil Servant shall say in his Heart, my Lord delays his coming, he will satisfy both the angry and voluptuous Appetites, he will smite his Fellow servants, and eat and drink with the drunken.
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To awaken therefore Mens drowsy Spirits to prepare for the Judgment of the great Day, to check their exorbitant Lusts, their Lasciviousness, excess of Wine, and Reveling 'tis threatened, they shall give an account of them, to him who is ready to judg the Quick and the Dead.
To awaken Therefore Men's drowsy Spirits to prepare for the Judgement of the great Day, to check their exorbitant Lustiest, their Lasciviousness, excess of Wine, and Reveling it's threatened, they shall give an account of them, to him who is ready to judge the Quick and the Dead.
There is a seeming difficulty how to reconcile the Predictions of Christ's sudden coming to Judgment, with the interval of so many intire Ages laps'd since,
There is a seeming difficulty how to reconcile the Predictions of Christ's sudden coming to Judgement, with the interval of so many entire Ages lapsed since,
For our Saviour having represented in a visionary Scene the State of the Church in the several Periods of its Duration to the end of the World, its Conflicts, Victory,
For our Saviour having represented in a visionary Scene the State of the Church in the several Periods of its Duration to the end of the World, its Conflicts, Victory,
and Triumph over Antichristian Enemies, and having described the Tranquillity, Purity and Glory of the Church in the very last part of Time, which is preparative to the glorious everlasting State in the next World, he declares, I come quickly, and my Reward is with me:
and Triumph over Antichristian Enemies, and having described the Tranquillity, Purity and Glory of the Church in the very last part of Time, which is preparative to the glorious everlasting State in the next World, he declares, I come quickly, and my Reward is with me:
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2. The whole flux of Time, from the first to the second coming of Christ is called the last days. The Prophets foretold of an astonishing Change that should arrive in the Church and the World, that the Ceremonial Law should be abolish'd,
2. The Whole flux of Time, from the First to the second coming of christ is called the last days. The prophets foretold of an astonishing Change that should arrive in the Church and the World, that the Ceremonial Law should be abolished,
when the Messias, the Substance of it, and Perfection was come, and a new Covenant be immutably establish'd in the Church, 'tis the final expiring of Time.
when the Messias, the Substance of it, and Perfection was come, and a new Covenant be immutably established in the Church, it's the final expiring of Time.
And after his describing the fearful Events that should surprize that Nation, tells his Disciples, Verily I say unto you, this Generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
And After his describing the fearful Events that should surprise that nation, tells his Disciples, Verily I say unto you, this Generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
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The time of this Judgment, is called the great and illustrious Day of the Lord, when by visible Vengeance upon that Nation, he declar'd his Divine Power and Glory before the World.
The time of this Judgement, is called the great and illustrious Day of the Lord, when by visible Vengeance upon that nation, he declared his Divine Power and Glory before the World.
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And to this famous Destruction of the Jews, may refer several places, where the Apostle encourages Believers to unfainting perseverance in their Duty, notwithstanding the cruel Opposition they met with from Infidels of the Jewish Nation:
And to this famous Destruction of the jews, may refer several places, where the Apostle encourages Believers to unfainting perseverance in their Duty, notwithstanding the cruel Opposition they met with from Infidels of the Jewish nation:
4. We must distinguish between the Judgment of Sense and of Faith, and this will rectify our estimate of the time of God's particular Judgment upon Earth,
4. We must distinguish between the Judgement of Sense and of Faith, and this will rectify our estimate of the time of God's particular Judgement upon Earth,
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in sharp Pains the Soul is as it were confined to the diseased part, and strictly observes all the hours and smaller parts of their Duration, which when we are at ease slip away without notice.
in sharp Pains the Soul is as it were confined to the diseased part, and strictly observes all the hours and smaller parts of their Duration, which when we Are At ease slip away without notice.
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At the prefixed time, when the number of the Elect shall be compleat, and all the Vessels of Wrath are fitted for Destruction, the discerning Judg will come and separate them for ever. 5. Compare Time with Eternity.
At the prefixed time, when the number of the Elect shall be complete, and all the Vessels of Wrath Are fitted for Destruction, the discerning Judge will come and separate them for ever. 5. Compare Time with Eternity.
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Time is numbred and distinguished by the Motions of the Sun and Moon, and is accounted long or short by us with respect to our transient and limited Duration in the present World:
Time is numbered and distinguished by the Motions of the Sun and Moon, and is accounted long or short by us with respect to our Transient and limited Duration in the present World:
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St. Peter replies to the Infidels of the last days, who scornfully say, Where is the Promise of his coming? One day with the Lord is as a thousand Years,
Saint Peter replies to the Infidels of the last days, who scornfully say, Where is the Promise of his coming? One day with the Lord is as a thousand years,
for his Death, that is the end of an hundred Years on Earth, will be to him the beginning of an hundred thousand Years in Hell, attended with an endless Duration after.
for his Death, that is the end of an hundred years on Earth, will be to him the beginning of an hundred thousand years in Hell, attended with an endless Duration After.
What the Rewards shall be in their general nature we may understand, but the degrees of Happiness or Misery in the future State are beyond the utmost comprehension of our Thoughts, or expressions of our Words.
What the Rewards shall be in their general nature we may understand, but the Degrees of Happiness or Misery in the future State Are beyond the utmost comprehension of our Thoughts, or expressions of our Words.
Who can unfold the Treasures of his Love, or the Treasures of his Wrath? Who knows the Power of his Anger? Tho no Resemblance be capable to express fully the soveraign Felicity,
Who can unfold the Treasures of his Love, or the Treasures of his Wrath? Who knows the Power of his Anger? Though no Resemblance be capable to express Fully the sovereign Felicity,
and the extream Misery in the future State, yet for our Instruction they are set forth in the most intelligible and affecting manner with respect to our narrow Capacities.
and the extreme Misery in the future State, yet for our Instruction they Are Set forth in the most intelligible and affecting manner with respect to our narrow Capacities.
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The Apostle assures us, that those who continue in well-doing shall be rewarded with Glory, and Honour, and Immortality. The Reward is shadowed forth by chosen Comparisons, a Crown of Glory, a Crown of Life:
The Apostle assures us, that those who continue in welldoing shall be rewarded with Glory, and Honour, and Immortality. The Reward is shadowed forth by chosen Comparisons, a Crown of Glory, a Crown of Life:
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In short, the Reward contains the highest Perfection and exceeding Satisfaction of the reasonable Nature. Our most beautiful Expressions darken the Eternal Brightness of that State:
In short, the Reward contains the highest Perfection and exceeding Satisfaction of the reasonable Nature. Our most beautiful Expressions darken the Eternal Brightness of that State:
by the Worm that never dies, and the Fire that shall never be quenched: by the blackness of Darkness for ever, and the bottomless Gulph of Horror and Misery.
by the Worm that never die, and the Fire that shall never be quenched: by the blackness of Darkness for ever, and the bottomless Gulf of Horror and Misery.
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an unfeigned Faith that unites us to Christ, that purifies the Heart and Conversation, and works by Love to our Redeemer, secures to us an intire Interest in the Kingdom of Glory, both upon the account of the Purchase of it by the sacred Treasure of Christ's Blood,
an unfeigned Faith that unites us to christ, that Purifies the Heart and Conversation, and works by Love to our Redeemer, secures to us an entire Interest in the Kingdom of Glory, both upon the account of the Purchase of it by the sacred Treasure of Christ's Blood,
Then the King will 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 the King will 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.
Tho sinful Men are guilty of such violent Provocations as would conquer all created Patience, yet their Judg endures with much long-suffering the Vessels of Wrath fitted for Destruction.
Tho sinful Men Are guilty of such violent Provocations as would conquer all created Patience, yet their Judge endures with much long-suffering the Vessels of Wrath fitted for Destruction.
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For the Sentence will be peremptory and final; there can be no Appeal from it: The Son shall then appear with equal Majesty and Authority with the Father:
For the Sentence will be peremptory and final; there can be no Appeal from it: The Son shall then appear with equal Majesty and authority with the Father:
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and in their various Sorrows and Sufferings they are cheared with some forerunning Beams of Heavenly Light, revived with the Air of Paradise, refresh'd with Waters of Life from the sacred Springs of Comfort, the Promises of God, and rejoyce in the hope of Glory:
and in their various Sorrows and Sufferings they Are cheered with Some forerunning Beams of Heavenly Light, revived with the Air of Paradise, refreshed with Waters of Life from the sacred Springs of Comfort, the Promises of God, and rejoice in the hope of Glory:
All the leading Faculties of the Soul, the Mind, the Fancy, the Memory, the Will, the Affections, that have been polluted with Sin, all the sensitive Faculties of the Body that have been instrumental in the commission of Sin, shall be tormented.
All the leading Faculties of the Soul, the Mind, the Fancy, the Memory, the Will, the Affections, that have been polluted with since, all the sensitive Faculties of the Body that have been instrumental in the commission of since, shall be tormented.
O doleful State beyond all possible Expression! 3. The Reward is perpetual: 'tis the issue of Eternal Judgment: The Sentence is fixt and unalterable for ever.
O doleful State beyond all possible Expression! 3. The Reward is perpetual: it's the issue of Eternal Judgement: The Sentence is fixed and unalterable for ever.
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But the Divine Power will uphold the damned in vivacity to feel infernal Torments. Here there are intermissions and pauses between the strokes of God's Hand;
But the Divine Power will uphold the damned in vivacity to feel infernal Torments. Here there Are intermissions and pauses between the Strokes of God's Hand;
Fourthly, We are to consider the respective difference of the Rewards, according to the Actions of Men in this Life ▪ and that with respect to the kinds whether good or evil,
Fourthly, We Are to Consider the respective difference of the Rewards, according to the Actions of Men in this Life ▪ and that with respect to the Kinds whither good or evil,
He will then lay Judgment to the Line, and Righteousness to the Plummet, and bring every Work to Judgment, whether good or evil. He will try our good Works inclusively, with our Principles,
He will then lay Judgement to the Line, and Righteousness to the Plummet, and bring every Work to Judgement, whither good or evil. He will try our good Works inclusively, with our Principles,
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When Religious Duties, when Acts of Charity and of any Vertue are performed in Obedience to God, to please and glorify him, they shall be rewarded accordingly:
When Religious Duties, when Acts of Charity and of any Virtue Are performed in obedience to God, to please and Glorify him, they shall be rewarded accordingly:
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but when done from Carnal Motives, for our own Repu•ation, our own Interest or Pleasure, the Judg will then declare, I have not found your Works full before me:
but when done from Carnal Motives, for our own Repu•ation, our own Interest or Pleasure, the Judge will then declare, I have not found your Works full before me:
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To him who knoweth to do good, and doth it not, to him it is a Sin. All Sins of Commission, whether secret or open: God will judg the Secrets of Men by Jesus Christ:
To him who Knoweth to do good, and does it not, to him it is a Sin. All Sins of Commission, whither secret or open: God will judge the Secrets of Men by jesus christ:
and all the notorious and infamous Sins, Lasciviousness, Lusts, excess of Wine, Revelings, Banquetings, and abominable Idolatry, Men shall give an account of to him, who is ready to judg the Quick and the Dead.
and all the notorious and infamous Sins, Lasciviousness, Lustiest, excess of Wine, Revelings, Banquetings, and abominable Idolatry, Men shall give an account of to him, who is ready to judge the Quick and the Dead.
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the vain Thoughts that have lodged in the Heart, and every idle word that hath been spoken by Men, they shall give an account of in the day of Judgment.
the vain Thoughts that have lodged in the Heart, and every idle word that hath been spoken by Men, they shall give an account of in the day of Judgement.
therefore St John, describing the process of the last Judgment, relates, I saw the Dead, small and great, stand before God; and the Books were opened;
Therefore Saint John, describing the process of the last Judgement, relates, I saw the Dead, small and great, stand before God; and the Books were opened;
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The Records of Conscience shall then be opened, and all the Sins of Men, even those that are now obliterated and forgotten, shall then appear in so clear an Impression, with all their Aggravations, that the wicked will be inexcusable to themselves,
The Records of Conscience shall then be opened, and all the Sins of Men, even those that Are now obliterated and forgotten, shall then appear in so clear an Impression, with all their Aggravations, that the wicked will be inexcusable to themselves,
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and by just Analogy we may infer he will charge Sins of all kinds upon the Wicked, of which they have been guilty, that the Righteousness and Reasonableness of his Proceedings may appear:
and by just Analogy we may infer he will charge Sins of all Kinds upon the Wicked, of which they have been guilty, that the Righteousness and Reasonableness of his Proceedings may appear:
From whence then is it, that the eternal Judgment is so unconsider'd, so unexpected, and unprepared for, by most of the World? Should not the Excellence of their Judg make Sinners afraid? His universal Knowledg, for all things are naked and open to him, with whom we have to do;
From whence then is it, that the Eternal Judgement is so unconsidered, so unexpected, and unprepared for, by most of the World? Should not the Excellence of their Judge make Sinners afraid? His universal Knowledge, for all things Are naked and open to him, with whom we have to do;
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and has been so insolently contemned, all the Perfections of his Divine Nature, and the bleeding Sufferings of his Hmane Nature to purchase Salvation so wretchedly neglected, will render their Judgment fearful and intolerable.
and has been so insolently contemned, all the Perfections of his Divine Nature, and the bleeding Sufferings of his Humane Nature to purchase Salvation so wretchedly neglected, will render their Judgement fearful and intolerable.
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What will they do in the day of Visitation? Can their Hearts endure, or their Hands be strong in the day that he will deal with them? Can they think to mitigate his hot Displeasure,
What will they do in the day of Visitation? Can their Hearts endure, or their Hands be strong in the day that he will deal with them? Can they think to mitigate his hight Displeasure,
when his Clemency, so often despised, will inflame his Justice? All the Mercies which they have so ungraciously abus'd, shall be produc'd in Testimony of their Rebellion, heighten'd with the most unworthy Ingratitude:
when his Clemency, so often despised, will inflame his justice? All the mercies which they have so ungraciously abused, shall be produced in Testimony of their Rebellion, heightened with the most unworthy Ingratitude:
From whence is it that the Eternal Judgment, so sure as Death, does not cause an extream Apprehension in unpardoned Sinners? The next cause of this Stupidity is, that they put the evilday at a remote distance,
From whence is it that the Eternal Judgement, so sure as Death, does not cause an extreme Apprehension in unpardoned Sinners? The next cause of this Stupidity is, that they put the evilday At a remote distance,
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as the Scorners said, the Vision is for many days: they study to be secure, and delay their Preparations, presuming to have time enough before them. Vain Men!
as the Scorner's said, the Vision is for many days: they study to be secure, and Delay their Preparations, presuming to have time enough before them. Vain Men!
how willingly do they deceive themselves? Can they be assured of the present Life one hour? Some in their impure Embraces, others at voluptuous Feasts have been seized by Divine Justice:
how willingly do they deceive themselves? Can they be assured of the present Life one hour? some in their impure Embraces, Others At voluptuous Feasts have been seized by Divine justice:
Customary Believers, whose assent to Divine Truths is only from the prejudice of Education, and the current Opinions of others with whom they live, are as careless and secure as direct Atheist:
Customary Believers, whose assent to Divine Truths is only from the prejudice of Education, and the current Opinions of Others with whom they live, Are as careless and secure as Direct Atheist:
The substantial Fruits of Godliness and Holiness spring from internal Notions deeply establish'd, and experimentally felt in the Soul. The usual coldness in the Duties of Religion,
The substantial Fruits of Godliness and Holiness spring from internal Notions deeply established, and experimentally felt in the Soul. The usual coldness in the Duties of Religion,
2. Moderation both in the Pleasures and Business of the World is requisite, that we may with intire Application of Mind prepare to appear before our Judg. 'Tis the aweful Caution of our Saviour to his Disciples, Take heed to your selves, lest at any time, your Hearts be overcharged with Surfeiting and Drunkenness,
2. Moderation both in the Pleasures and Business of the World is requisite, that we may with entire Application of Mind prepare to appear before our Judges It's the awful Caution of our Saviour to his Disciples, Take heed to your selves, lest At any time, your Hearts be overcharged with Surfeiting and drunkenness,
and the indulging of the Carnal Appetites, tho not in such vicious Excesses, as the notoriously profane are guilty of, lessens the fear of Caution, which is instrumental to make us serious and diligent,
and the indulging of the Carnal Appetites, though not in such vicious Excesses, as the notoriously profane Are guilty of, lessens the Fear of Caution, which is instrumental to make us serious and diligent,
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but gently feeds the voluptuous diseased Appetites, knowing that a Sensual Life alienates the Mind from a severe reflecting upon the State of their Souls,
but gently feeds the voluptuous diseased Appetites, knowing that a Sensual Life alienates the Mind from a severe reflecting upon the State of their Souls,
Others are so involv'd in Secular Business, their Minds are so overshaded with the Cares of the World, that they are not at leisure to attend to the one thing necessary, and can take no right Aspect of the World to come.
Others Are so involved in Secular Business, their Minds Are so overshaded with the Cares of the World, that they Are not At leisure to attend to the one thing necessary, and can take no right Aspect of the World to come.
The Flood broke in upon the old World whilst they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in Marriage, buying and selling, and destroyed them all: The last Fire will devour the present World in the same dull Incogitancy,
The Flood broke in upon the old World while they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in Marriage, buying and selling, and destroyed them all: The last Fire will devour the present World in the same dull Incogitancy,
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and stupid neglect to prepare themselves for Judgment, As it was in the days of Noah, so it shall be in the days of the Son of Man. The sensual and worldlyminded are usually secure,
and stupid neglect to prepare themselves for Judgement, As it was in the days of Noah, so it shall be in the days of the Son of Man. The sensual and worldlyminded Are usually secure,
and when they shall say Peace and Safety, sudden Destruction cometh upon them, as Travel upon a Woman with Child, as surprizingly as irresistably, and they shall not escape.
and when they shall say Peace and Safety, sudden Destruction comes upon them, as Travel upon a Woman with Child, as surprisingly as irresistible, and they shall not escape.
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3. The frequent and serious trial of Conscience with respect to our spiritual State, and the Actions of our Lives is requisite to our preparing our selves for our last account:
3. The frequent and serious trial of Conscience with respect to our spiritual State, and the Actions of our Lives is requisite to our preparing our selves for our last account:
The Justification of our Persons from the guilt of our Sins, is wholly to be ascribed to the Divine Mercy upon the account of his most precious Merits and Mediation:
The Justification of our Persons from the guilt of our Sins, is wholly to be ascribed to the Divine Mercy upon the account of his most precious Merits and Mediation:
By Faith we are justified from the Guilt of Sin, by Works from the Charge of Hypocrisy, in that we have sincerely complied with the Terms of the Gospel, by receiving intire Christ as our Lord and Saviour.
By Faith we Are justified from the Gilded of since, by Works from the Charge of Hypocrisy, in that we have sincerely complied with the Terms of the Gospel, by receiving entire christ as our Lord and Saviour.
There are some of a Moral Temper and Civil Conversation that finally miscarry, by their neglect of coming to Christ with earnest hunger and thirst after his Righteousness, which alone can endure the Trial of God's Judgment-Seat for our Absolution:
There Are Some of a Moral Temper and Civil Conversation that finally miscarry, by their neglect of coming to christ with earnest hunger and thirst After his Righteousness, which alone can endure the Trial of God's Judgment seat for our Absolution:
so many known and secret Sins even the most circumspect are guilty of, that without an interest in the Blessed Mediator, they will be cast in Judgment for ever.
so many known and secret Sins even the most circumspect Are guilty of, that without an Interest in the Blessed Mediator, they will be cast in Judgement for ever.
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the Jealousy of many holy and tender Spirits suspends the comfortable Judgment of Conscience, and the vicious Self-love of carnal Persons supends the condemning Judgment of it.
the Jealousy of many holy and tender Spirits suspends the comfortable Judgement of Conscience, and the vicious Self-love of carnal Persons supends the condemning Judgement of it.
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According to the quality of our Sins, our Repentance should be more solemn and special, we should more severely judg our selves that we may not be judged by the Lord.
According to the quality of our Sins, our Repentance should be more solemn and special, we should more severely judge our selves that we may not be judged by the Lord.
for the broken and contrite Person will most prize the Favour of God, and be most fearful of returning to Sin. Indeed then our Repentance is unto Life, when the dominion of Sin is subdued, and the way is forsaken.
for the broken and contrite Person will most prize the Favour of God, and be most fearful of returning to Sin. Indeed then our Repentance is unto Life, when the dominion of since is subdued, and the Way is forsaken.
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and only the Moral Distinctions of Holy and Unholy, Righteous and Unrighteous, shall remain, that all must stand in an equal Line before the Judgment-Seat of Christ, to receive eternal Recompences,
and only the Moral Distinctions of Holy and Unholy, Righteous and Unrighteous, shall remain, that all must stand in an equal Line before the Judgment seat of christ, to receive Eternal Recompenses,
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how will it vilify this World in our esteem, and consequently make a mean and low Condition tollerable to us? 'Tis related of Julius Caesar, that being in a Storm at Sea, he was fain to strip himself naked and swim for his Life, carrying in one hand his Commentaries written by himself of his Military Actions:
how will it vilify this World in our esteem, and consequently make a mean and low Condition tolerable to us? It's related of Julius Caesar, that being in a Storm At Sea, he was fain to strip himself naked and swim for his Life, carrying in one hand his Commentaries written by himself of his Military Actions:
and of the Garment of our Flesh, and our naked Souls shall only carry with them the Book of Conscience, wherein all our Actions are recorded with our own Hands, into that vast Eternity before us:
and of the Garment of our Flesh, and our naked Souls shall only carry with them the Book of Conscience, wherein all our Actions Are recorded with our own Hands, into that vast Eternity before us:
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how reasonable then is it in comparison of his Judgment to disvalue the contingent Opinions of Men, who raise or depress our Names according to their Fancies and Passions,
how reasonable then is it in comparison of his Judgement to disvalue the contingent Opinions of Men, who raise or depress our Names according to their Fancies and Passion,
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5. The Consideration of this Point should encourage us joyfully to endure Reproach or Violence for the Testimony of Divine Truth, to suffer for Righteousness sake:
5. The Consideration of this Point should encourage us joyfully to endure Reproach or Violence for the Testimony of Divine Truth, to suffer for Righteousness sake:
Let us with intire Application of Soul, and zealous Endeavours strive to be approv'd by our Judg. We labour, saith the Apostle, whether present or absent, to be accepted by him.
Let us with entire Application of Soul, and zealous Endeavours strive to be approved by our Judges We labour, Says the Apostle, whither present or absent, to be accepted by him.
To use an Estate only for mean Ends, our Temporal Conveniencies, much more to abuse and pervert it, to foment Pride and Luxury, will make our Accounts to be uncomfortable, and grievous:
To use an Estate only for mean Ends, our Temporal Conveniences, much more to abuse and pervert it, to foment Pride and Luxury, will make our Accounts to be uncomfortable, and grievous:
and our Absolution in his Judgment is suspended upon this indispensable Condition, that from the Heart we forgive even the most injurious Offences, and violent Provocations from others.
and our Absolution in his Judgement is suspended upon this indispensable Condition, that from the Heart we forgive even the most injurious Offences, and violent Provocations from Others.
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so considering our opportunity of doing good is short, and the omission irreparable, let us with zealous diligence always abound in the Work of the Lord, knowing that our Labour shall not be in vain in the Lord.
so considering our opportunity of doing good is short, and the omission irreparable, let us with zealous diligence always abound in the Work of the Lord, knowing that our Labour shall not be in vain in the Lord.
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There is a fit resemblance between the natural Culture of the Earth and the moral of our Minds: Three things are requisite to make the Earth fruitful, a good Soil, good Culture, and good Seed;
There is a fit resemblance between the natural Culture of the Earth and the moral of our Minds: Three things Are requisite to make the Earth fruitful, a good Soil, good Culture, and good Seed;
and in their Childhood are of such mild and gaulless Spirits, so receptive of vertuous Impressions, that at the sight of their Dispositions and Carriage we may have a conjecture of the Felicity of the innocent State, of which one Ray,
and in their Childhood Are of such mild and gaulless Spirits, so receptive of virtuous Impressions, that At the sighed of their Dispositions and Carriage we may have a conjecture of the Felicity of the innocent State, of which one Ray,
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And as to a judicious Eye, no Spectacle is more deformed than an old Man in whom the Vices of Youth are notorious, levity of Mind, vehemence of Passions, and vanity in Conversation:
And as to a judicious Eye, no Spectacle is more deformed than an old Man in whom the Vices of Youth Are notorious, levity of Mind, vehemence of Passion, and vanity in Conversation:
if a good Man comes to the Grave in a full Age, like as a shock of Corn comes in his season, there is cause of Thanksgiving, that he was so long a Blessing to the World:
if a good Man comes to the Grave in a full Age, like as a shock of Corn comes in his season, there is cause of Thanksgiving, that he was so long a Blessing to the World:
nay, comfort their sad and dejected Spirits, by considering, that he has lived long enough in the present World, who by dying arrives to Perfection and Felicity. FINIS.
nay, Comfort their sad and dejected Spirits, by considering, that he has lived long enough in the present World, who by dying arrives to Perfection and Felicity. FINIS.
