I Will so far consent to your troubled thoughts of this unwelcome day as to confess that to me as well as you, it somewhat resembleth the day of death. 1. Death is the separation of the dearest consorts, Soul and Body:
I Will so Far consent to your troubled thoughts of this unwelcome day as to confess that to me as well as you, it somewhat resembles the day of death. 1. Death is the separation of the dearest consorts, Soul and Body:
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And how near the Union is betwixt us, both that of Relation, and that of Affection, which must admit this day of some kind of dissolution, I will rather tell to strangers then to you. 2. Death is unwelcom both to Soul and Body of itself; (though it destroy not the Soul it doth the body. ) So dear Companions part not willingly.
And how near the union is betwixt us, both that of Relation, and that of Affection, which must admit this day of Some kind of dissolution, I will rather tell to Strangers then to you. 2. Death is unwelcome both to Soul and Body of itself; (though it destroy not the Soul it does the body.) So dear Sodales part not willingly.
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Your hearts and Mine are here so over forward in the application, that words may be well spared where sense hath taken so deep possession. 3. Death is the end of humane converse here on earth.
Your hearts and Mine Are Here so over forward in the application, that words may be well spared where sense hath taken so deep possession. 3. Death is the end of humane converse Here on earth.
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I must speak here no more to inform the ignorant, to reform the wicked, to reduce the erroneous, to search the hypocrite, to humble the proud, to bow the obstinate or to bring the worldly, the impenitent and ungodly to the knowledge of the world, themselves and God.
I must speak Here no more to inform the ignorant, to reform the wicked, to reduce the erroneous, to search the hypocrite, to humble the proud, to bow the obstinate or to bring the worldly, the impenitent and ungodly to the knowledge of the world, themselves and God.
for the Souls of the ignorant, careless, hardened sinners that were among us? It is just with God that so dull a preacher should be put to silence, that could ever speak without tears and fervent importunity, to impenitent sinners,
for the Souls of the ignorant, careless, hardened Sinners that were among us? It is just with God that so dull a preacher should be put to silence, that could ever speak without tears and fervent importunity, to impenitent Sinners,
when he knew that it was for no less than the saving of their Souls, and foresaw the joys which they would lose, and the torment which they must endure, if they repented not.
when he knew that it was for no less than the Saving of their Souls, and foresaw the Joys which they would loose, and the torment which they must endure, if they repented not.
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With what shame & sorrow do I now look back upon the cold and lifeless Sermons which I preached? and upon those years neglect of the duty of private instructing of your families,
With what shame & sorrow do I now look back upon the cold and Lifeless Sermons which I preached? and upon those Years neglect of the duty of private instructing of your families,
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How many hundred Pastors must shortly be separated from their flocks. If there were no Epideicmal malady to destroy us, our Ministry hath its mortality.
How many hundred Pastors must shortly be separated from their flocks. If there were no Epideicmal malady to destroy us, our Ministry hath its mortality.
we knew that it behoved us to work while it was day, (and O that we had done it better!) because the night was coming when none could work, Joh. 9.4.9.
we knew that it behooved us to work while it was day, (and Oh that we had done it better!) Because the night was coming when none could work, John 9.4.9.
He will not justifie us, if we have been unfaithful in our Little, and have been such as Satan and his instruments, the accusers of the Brethren, do report us.
He will not justify us, if we have been unfaithful in our Little, and have been such as Satan and his Instruments, the accusers of the Brothers, do report us.
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But if we have been faithful we may expect his double justification. 1 By pardon he will justify us from our sins. 2. By Plea and righteous sentence he will justify us against the false accusations of our enemies. And that's enough.
But if we have been faithful we may expect his double justification. 1 By pardon he will justify us from our Sins. 2. By Plea and righteous sentence he will justify us against the false accusations of our enemies. And that's enough.
How small a thing should it seem to us, to be judged of man, who must stand or fall to the final sentence of the Almighty God? 10. The separated Soul and Body do retain their Relations,
How small a thing should it seem to us, to be judged of man, who must stand or fallen to the final sentence of the Almighty God? 10. The separated Soul and Body do retain their Relations,
And so much of our Relation shall still continue, as is intimated in those texts, 1 Cor. 4.15, 16.12.14. Phil. 4.1. &c. 11. And the power of Death, will not be everlasting.
And so much of our Relation shall still continue, as is intimated in those texts, 1 Cor. 4.15, 16.12.14. Philip 4.1. etc. 11. And the power of Death, will not be everlasting.
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and that as Christ so his servants under him, may say, Behold, I and the Children which God hath given me, Heb. 2.13. and that we shall present you as chast Virgins unto Christ, 2 Cor. 11.2.
and that as christ so his Servants under him, may say, Behold, I and the Children which God hath given me, Hebrew 2.13. and that we shall present you as chaste Virgins unto christ, 2 Cor. 11.2.
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For what is our hope, or joy, or Crown of rejoycing? are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his Coming? For ye are our glory and our joy, 1 Thessalonians 2.19, 20.
For what is our hope, or joy, or Crown of rejoicing? Are not even you in the presence of our Lord jesus christ At his Coming? For you Are our glory and our joy, 1 Thessalonians 2.19, 20.
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But yet the Resemblance between Death and this our separation, holdeth not in all things. 1. It is not I nor any Pastour, that is the Churches Soul or life.
But yet the Resemblance between Death and this our separation, holds not in all things. 1. It is not I nor any Pastor, that is the Churches Soul or life.
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though all his Ministers were dead, or all your Teachers driven into corners. 2. The continuance of your Church-state dependeth not on the continuance of any one single Pastour whatsoever.
though all his Ministers were dead, or all your Teachers driven into corners. 2. The Continuance of your Church-state dependeth not on the Continuance of any one single Pastor whatsoever.
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as I desire, how little should I partake with you in this daies sorrows? Had I not given you these exceptions, malicious tongues would have reported that I made my self your Life or Soul ▪ and take the Churches to be all dead when such as I are silenced and cast out. But I remember, Psal. 12.
as I desire, how little should I partake with you in this days sorrows? Had I not given you these exceptions, malicious tongues would have reported that I made my self your Life or Soul ▪ and take the Churches to be all dead when such as I Are silenced and cast out. But I Remember, Psalm 12.
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The words are Christs Comforts to his Orphane, Sorrowful Disciples, expressing first their present Condition, and that which they were now to tast of, and secondly their future state:
The words Are Christ Comforts to his Orphan, Sorrowful Disciples, expressing First their present Condition, and that which they were now to taste of, and secondly their future state:
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[ and your joy no man taketh from you ] or [ shall take from you. ] He had before likened their sorrows on this occasion, to the pains of a woman in her Child-bearing, which is but short and endeth in joy.
[ and your joy no man Takes from you ] or [ shall take from you. ] He had before likened their sorrows on this occasion, to the pains of a woman in her Childbearing, which is but short and Endeth in joy.
And in relation to that similitude, the Syriack translateth NONLATINALPHABET [ sickness ] and the Persian translateth it [ Calamity ] some expositors limit the cause of their sorrows, to the absence of Christ,
And in Relation to that similitude, the Syriac Translate [ sickness ] and the Persian Translate it [ Calamity ] Some expositors limit the cause of their sorrows, to the absence of christ,
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and my Spirit afterwards and continual encouragements shall greatly increase and perpetuate your Joys, which no persecutions or sufferings shall deprive you of,
and my Spirit afterwards and continual encouragements shall greatly increase and perpetuate your Joys, which no persecutions or sufferings shall deprive you of,
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And the causes of their succeeding Joy, are first, his Resurrection, and next his Spirit which is their comforter, and lastly, the presence of his Glory at their reception into his glorious Kingdom.
And the Causes of their succeeding Joy, Are First, his Resurrection, and next his Spirit which is their comforter, and lastly, the presence of his Glory At their reception into his glorious Kingdom.
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And their Joy was to be sure and near, [ I will see you again ] and great [ your heart shall rejoice ] and everlasting [ your joy no man taketh from you. ]
And their Joy was to be sure and near, [ I will see you again ] and great [ your heart shall rejoice ] and everlasting [ your joy no man Takes from you. ]
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2. And we have our sorrows which are sinful through our weakness & imperfection when through the languishing feebleness of our Souls, we are overmuch troubled at that which we may lawfully sorrow for with moderation.
2. And we have our sorrows which Are sinful through our weakness & imperfection when through the languishing feebleness of our Souls, we Are overmuch troubled At that which we may lawfully sorrow for with moderation.
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This cometh from the remnants of unmortified selfishness, carnality and overloving earthly things. Were they less loved, they would be less sorrowed for.
This comes from the remnants of unmortified selfishness, carnality and Overloving earthly things. Were they less loved, they would be less sorrowed for.
If we had seen their vanity and mortification had made them nothing to us, we should then part with them as with vanity and nothing. It's seldom that God or men afflict us,
If we had seen their vanity and mortification had made them nothing to us, we should then part with them as with vanity and nothing. It's seldom that God or men afflict us,
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But when the cause is Christs, and the heart intendeth him as the end of the suffering, then, Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake,
But when the cause is Christ, and the heart intends him as the end of the suffering, then, Blessed Are they which Are persecuted for righteousness sake,
for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven, &c. 6. There are penitential and medicinal sufferings, for the killing of sin, and helping on the work of grace, which are made our duty. In the former we are to be but submissive patients ;
for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven, etc. 6. There Are penitential and medicinal sufferings, for the killing of since, and helping on the work of grace, which Are made our duty. In the former we Are to be but submissive patients;
or holiness, have something necessarily in them that is bitter, even to nature as nature, and not only as corrupt, such as are contrition, self-denyal, mortification, abstinence, as aforesaid.
or holiness, have something necessarily in them that is bitter, even to nature as nature, and not only as corrupt, such as Are contrition, self-denial, mortification, abstinence, as aforesaid.
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that so many nations which are called Christians, are captivated in ignorance and superstition, by the blindness, pride, carnality and covetousness of their usurping, self-obtruding Guides. That so many men professing Christianity have so little of the knowledge,
that so many Nations which Are called Christians, Are captivated in ignorance and Superstition, by the blindness, pride, carnality and covetousness of their usurping, self-obtruding Guides. That so many men professing Christianity have so little of the knowledge,
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Reas. 1. God will have some conformity between the order of Nature and of Grace. Non-entity was before created entity: The evening before the morning: Infancy before maturity of age: weakness before strength:
Reas. 1. God will have Some conformity between the order of Nature and of Grace. Nonentity was before created entity: The evening before the morning: Infancy before maturity of age: weakness before strength:
The frowns of the World shall be an antidote against its flatteries. It killeth by Pleasing and therefore it may help our cure by displeasing us. Loving it is mens undoing;
The frowns of the World shall be an antidote against its flatteries. It kills by Pleasing and Therefore it may help our cure by displeasing us. Loving it is men's undoing;
and to be taken with those things, which we had lately cast behind our backs, till medicinal sorrow doth awake our reason and make us see the folly of our dreams.
and to be taken with those things, which we had lately cast behind our backs, till medicinal sorrow does awake our reason and make us see the folly of our dreams.
Heaven will be seasonable after a life of so much trouble, and they that come out of great tribulation, will joyfully sing the Praises of their Redeemer.
Heaven will be seasonable After a life of so much trouble, and they that come out of great tribulation, will joyfully sing the Praises of their Redeemer.
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Use. 1. If sorrow before Joy be Gods ordinary Method of dealing with his most beloved servants, learn hence to understand the importance of your Sorrows!
Use. 1. If sorrow before Joy be God's ordinary Method of dealing with his most Beloved Servants, Learn hence to understand the importance of your Sorrows!
and judge of Gods Love as the flesh directeth you, instead of judging by the effects & prognosticks which he himself hath bid you judge by? We will grant to the flesh, that no chastisement for the present seemeth joyous, but grievous ;
and judge of God's Love as the Flesh directeth you, instead of judging by the effects & Prognostics which he himself hath bid you judge by? We will grant to the Flesh, that no chastisement for the present seems joyous, but grievous;
and that whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth, Heb. 12.6, 11. Misunderstand not then the prognosticks of your present sorrows!
and that whom the Lord loves he Chasteneth, and scourges every son whom he receives, Hebrew 12.6, 11. Misunderstand not then the Prognostics of your present sorrows!
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that hath the principal disposing hand in all ? Is it one that you can reasonably suspect, of any want of power, wisdom or goodness? Is he not much fitter to dispose of you,
that hath the principal disposing hand in all? Is it one that you can reasonably suspect, of any want of power, Wisdom or Goodness? Is he not much fitter to dispose of you,
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and if you are fitter than your infant Child, and if you are fitter than your beast, to determine of his Pasture, work and usage, sure then you will grant, that God is much more fit than We.
and if you Are fitter than your infant Child, and if you Are fitter than your beast, to determine of his Pasture, work and usage, sure then you will grant, that God is much more fit than We.
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and tell me whether you would be in their condition? If not, why do you long for their temptations? and to live in that air whose corruption causeth such, epidemical mortalities? If you would not with the Rich man, Luk. 16. be damned for sensuality,
and tell me whither you would be in their condition? If not, why do you long for their temptations? and to live in that air whose corruption Causes such, epidemical mortalities? If you would not with the Rich man, Luk. 16. be damned for sensuality,
& which of them it was that corrupted the Church with pride & domination, & kindled in it those Flames of contention which are consuming it to this day.
& which of them it was that corrupted the Church with pride & domination, & kindled in it those Flames of contention which Are consuming it to this day.
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than when he was gazing on Bathsheba from his battlements? And when Christ was sweating blood upon mount Olivet, it was a sign that mans Redemption was in hand:
than when he was gazing on Bathsheba from his battlements? And when christ was sweating blood upon mount Olivet, it was a Signen that men Redemption was in hand:
and no part of your lives have been more fruitful, why should your desires so much contradict your own experience? If bitter things have proved the most wholsom,
and no part of your lives have been more fruitful, why should your Desires so much contradict your own experience? If bitter things have proved the most wholesome,
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But the promise belongeth 1. to those sorrows which in sincerity we undergo for the sake of Christ and righteousness. 2. To those sorrows which we our selves perform as Duties, either for the dishonour of God or the sins or miseries of others;
But the promise belongeth 1. to those sorrows which in sincerity we undergo for the sake of christ and righteousness. 2. To those sorrows which we our selves perform as Duties, either for the dishonour of God or the Sins or misery's of Others;
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or our penitential sorrows for our own offences. 3. And to those sorrows of chastisement which we patiently submit to and improve to a true amendment of our hearts and lives.
or our penitential sorrows for our own offences. 3. And to those sorrows of chastisement which we patiently submit to and improve to a true amendment of our hearts and lives.
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For though sin be the Material cause, or the Meritorious cause, yet Love which maketh Reformat•on the effect, will also make the end to be our Comfort.
For though since be the Material cause, or the Meritorious cause, yet Love which makes Reformat•on the Effect, will also make the end to be our Comfort.
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Vse. 2. If this be Gods Method, condemn not then the generation of the just, because you see them undermost in the world, and suffer more than other men.
Use. 2. If this be God's Method, condemn not then the generation of the just, Because you see them undermost in the world, and suffer more than other men.
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Methinks he that hath once read the Psal. 37. & 73. and Mat. 5.10, 11, 12. & Joh. 13. & 15. & 2 Thes. 1. and well believeth them, should never err this old condemned Errour any more.
Methinks he that hath once read the Psalm 37. & 73. and Mathew 5.10, 11, 12. & John 13. & 15. & 2 Thebes 1. and well Believeth them, should never err this old condemned Error any more.
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And all this is but the blind and hasty judgment of sense and unbelief, which hath neither the wit to judge by the word of God, nor yet the patience to stay the end,
And all this is but the blind and hasty judgement of sense and unbelief, which hath neither the wit to judge by the word of God, nor yet the patience to stay the end,
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and that the suffering party is alwaies in the right, and therefore they are ready to fall in with any deluded sect, which they see to be under reproach and suffering.
and that the suffering party is always in the right, and Therefore they Are ready to fallen in with any deluded sect, which they see to be under reproach and suffering.
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But the cause must be first known, before the suffering can be well judged of. Doct. 2. Christs death and departure was the cause of his disciples sorrrows.
But the cause must be First known, before the suffering can be well judged of. Doct. 2. Christ death and departure was the cause of his Disciples sorrrows.
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even the imputation of sin, which no man was so far from being guilty of? and of that particular sin, usurpation of Dominion, and Treason against Caesar, which his heart and life were as contrary to,
even the imputation of since, which no man was so Far from being guilty of? and of that particular since, usurpation of Dominion, and Treason against Caesar, which his heart and life were as contrary to,
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but they must also suffer the reproach of being the seditious followers of a crucifyed malefactour whom they would have made a King? No! our Lord would stoop to the lowest condition for our sakes, which was consistent with his innocency and perfection!
but they must also suffer the reproach of being the seditious followers of a Crucified Malefactor whom they would have made a King? No! our Lord would stoop to the lowest condition for our sakes, which was consistent with his innocency and perfection!
and how much of their teaching Christ reserved to the Spirit after his departure from them, Joh. 12 16. Luk. 18.31.32.33.34. Then took he unto him the twelve, and said unto them, behold we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished:
and how much of their teaching christ reserved to the Spirit After his departure from them, John 12 16. Luk. 18.31.32.33.34. Then took he unto him the twelve, and said unto them, behold we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that Are written by the Prophets Concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished:
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But when they saw him dye, and foresaw him not revive and rise and reign, then did their hearrs begin to fail them, and they said, Luk. 24.21. We trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel.
But when they saw him die, and foresaw him not revive and rise and Reign, then did their hearrs begin to fail them, and they said, Luk. 24.21. We trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel.
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It was no unseemly thing in David, when he was driven from the Tabernacle of God, to make that lamentation, Psal. 42, and 43. As the hart panteth after the Water brooks, so panteth my Soul after thee ▪ O God:
It was no unseemly thing in David, when he was driven from the Tabernacle of God, to make that lamentation, Psalm 42, and 43. As the heart pants After the Water brooks, so pants my Soul After thee ▪ Oh God:
while they continually say unto me, where is thy God? — O my God, my Soul is cast down within me, &c. And Psal. 84.2, 3, 4. My Soul longeth, yea even fainteth for the Courts of the Lord:
while they continually say unto me, where is thy God? — Oh my God, my Soul is cast down within me, etc. And Psalm 84.2, 3, 4. My Soul Longeth, yea even fainteth for the Courts of the Lord:
But we little know the misery which such contempt prepareth for, Jer. 6.8. Be thou instructed O Jerusalem, lest my Soul depart from thee! lest I make thee desolate; a Land not Inhabited. Hos. 9.12. Yea, Wo also unto them when I depart from them. When God goeth, all goeth:
But we little know the misery which such contempt Prepareth for, Jer. 6.8. Be thou instructed Oh Jerusalem, lest my Soul depart from thee! lest I make thee desolate; a Land not Inhabited. Hos. 9.12. Yea, Woe also unto them when I depart from them. When God Goes, all Goes:
As our time maketh haste, and posteth away, so also do our sorrows, which will attain their period together with our Lives. As the pleasure of sin, so the sufferings of the godly are but for a season, Heb. 11.26. Now, for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations, 1 Pet. 1.6. The pleasures and the pains of so short a life, are but like a pleasant or a frightful Dream:
As our time makes haste, and posteth away, so also do our sorrows, which will attain their Period together with our Lives. As the pleasure of since, so the sufferings of the godly Are but for a season, Hebrew 11.26. Now, for a season, if need be, you Are in heaviness through manifold temptations, 1 Pet. 1.6. The pleasures and the pains of so short a life, Are but like a pleasant or a frightful Dream:
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In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment, but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy Redeemer, Isa. 26.20.
In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment, but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, Says the Lord thy Redeemer, Isaiah 26.20.
Come my People, enter into thy Chambers, and shut thy doors about thee, hide thy self as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.
Come my People, enter into thy Chambers, and shut thy doors about thee, hide thy self as it were for a little moment, until the Indignation be overpast.
nor will he keep his anger for ever, — For he knoweth our frame; he remembreth that we are dust, Psal. 103.9.14. His short corrections are purposely fitted to prepare us for endless consolations.
nor will he keep his anger for ever, — For he Knoweth our frame; he Remember that we Are dust, Psalm 103.9.14. His short corrections Are purposely fitted to prepare us for endless consolations.
How quickly will their Corps be laid in dust, and their condemned Souls be put under the Chains of darkness, till the judgment of the great and dreadful day? He is not only an Unbeliever,
How quickly will their Corpse be laid in dust, and their condemned Souls be put under the Chains of darkness, till the judgement of the great and dreadful day? He is not only an Unbeliever,
How easie is it to see these bubbles vanishing, and to foresee the sad and speedy period of all their cruelties and triumphs? Job 20.4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Knowest thou not this of old,
How easy is it to see these bubbles vanishing, and to foresee the sad and speedy Period of all their cruelties and Triumphos? Job 20.4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Knowest thou not this of old,
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since man was placed upon Earth, that the triumphing of the wiched is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment? Though his excellency mount up to the Heavens,
since man was placed upon Earth, that the triumphing of the wiched is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment? Though his excellency mount up to the Heavens,
as a Dream from one that awaketh, so, O Lord, in awaking, (or raising up, that is, saith the Chaldee Paraphrase, in thy day of judging ) or as all the other Translations, in civitate tuâ, in thy Kingdom or Government) thou shalt despise their Image, that is, shew them and all the World how despicable that Image of greatness and power, and felicity was which they were so proud of.
as a Dream from one that awakes, so, Oh Lord, in awaking, (or raising up, that is, Says the Chaldee paraphrase, in thy day of judging) or as all the other Translations, in Civitate tuâ, in thy Kingdom or Government) thou shalt despise their Image, that is, show them and all the World how despicable that Image of greatness and power, and felicity was which they were so proud of.
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If such a bubble of vain glory, such an Image of felicity, such a Dream of power and greatness, be all that the Church of God hath to be afraid of, it may be well said, as Isa. 2.22. Cease ye from Man whose Breath is in his Nostrils? For wherein is he to be accounted of? Psal. 146.4. His Breath goeth forth, he returneth to his Earth;
If such a bubble of vain glory, such an Image of felicity, such a Dream of power and greatness, be all that the Church of God hath to be afraid of, it may be well said, as Isaiah 2.22. Cease you from Man whose Breath is in his Nostrils? For wherein is he to be accounted of? Psalm 146.4. His Breath Goes forth, he returns to his Earth;
in that very day his thoughts perish. And Isa. 50.9. Behold the Lord God will help me, who is he that shall condemn me? Lo, they all shall wax old as a Garment;
in that very day his thoughts perish. And Isaiah 50.9. Behold the Lord God will help me, who is he that shall condemn me? Lo, they all shall wax old as a Garment;
But my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation from generation to generation. The sorrows which so short-lived power can infl•ct, can be but short:
But my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation from generation to generation. The sorrows which so short-lived power can infl•ct, can be but short:
For how short a pleasure do they forsake him, and the everlasting pleasures? And how short a trouble do they avoid, by running into everlasting trouble? If sin had not first subdued reason, men would never make it a matter of question,
For how short a pleasure do they forsake him, and the everlasting pleasures? And how short a trouble do they avoid, by running into everlasting trouble? If since had not First subdued reason, men would never make it a matter of question,
nor would they once put so short a pain or pleasure into the ballance against the endless pain and pleasure? Nor would a temptation bring them to deliberate on a matter, which should be past deliberation with a man that is in his Wits.
nor would they once put so short a pain or pleasure into the balance against the endless pain and pleasure? Nor would a temptation bring them to deliberate on a matter, which should be passed deliberation with a man that is in his Wits.
As Christ hath taught us to say about these worldly things, so the Devil hath taught them to say about everlasting things, Care not for to morrow, the morrow shall take thought for the things of it self;
As christ hath taught us to say about these worldly things, so the devil hath taught them to say about everlasting things, Care not for to morrow, the morrow shall take Thought for the things of it self;
or that are tempted to murmuring and impatience under such short afflictions, I desire them but to consider, 1. that your suffering will be no longer than your sin.
or that Are tempted to murmuring and impatience under such short afflictions, I desire them but to Consider, 1. that your suffering will be no longer than your since.
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Can you expect to keep your sickness, and yet to be wholly freed from the pain? Can sin and suffering be perfectly separated? Do you think to continue ignorant and proud, and selfish, and in so much remaining unbelief, carnality, worldliness and sloth, and yet never to feel the Rod or Spur,
Can you expect to keep your sickness, and yet to be wholly freed from the pain? Can sin and suffering be perfectly separated? Do you think to continue ignorant and proud, and selfish, and in so much remaining unbelief, carnality, worldliness and sloth, and yet never to feel the Rod or Spur,
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Sin lieth at the door, and be sure at last it will find you out, Prov. 11.31. Behold the righteous shall be recompensed in the Earth, much more the ungodly and the sinner.
since lies At the door, and be sure At last it will find you out, Curae 11.31. Behold the righteous shall be recompensed in the Earth, much more the ungodly and the sinner.
2. Your sorrows shall be no longer than you make them necessary, and will you grudge at your own benefit ? Or at the trouble of your Physick while you continue your disease? It is but [ if need be ] that now for a season ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations, 1 Pet. 1.6,
2. Your sorrows shall be no longer than you make them necessary, and will you grudge At your own benefit? Or At the trouble of your Physic while you continue your disease? It is but [ if need be ] that now for a season you Are in heaviness through manifold temptations, 1 Pet. 1.6,
For the Lord will not cast off for ever, but though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion, according to the multitude of his mercies, Lam. 3.22. to 33. Ezr. 9.13.
For the Lord will not cast off for ever, but though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion, according to the multitude of his Mercies, Lam. 3.22. to 33. Ezra 9.13.
4. Your sorrows shall not be so long as the sorrows of the ungodly, nor as those that you must endure, if you will chuse sin to escape these present sorrows.
4. Your sorrows shall not be so long as the sorrows of the ungodly, nor as those that you must endure, if you will choose since to escape these present sorrows.
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What is the worst that man can do, or the most that God will here inflict, to the Reprobates endless hellish torments? O had you seen what they endure,
What is the worst that man can do, or the most that God will Here inflict, to the Reprobates endless hellish torments? O had you seen what they endure,
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or had you felt those pains but a day or hour, I can hardly think that you would ever after make so great a matter of the sufferings of a Christian here for Christ,
or had you felt those pains but a day or hour, I can hardly think that you would ever After make so great a matter of the sufferings of a Christian Here for christ,
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Mistake not in your accounts, and you will reckon that the sufferings of this present time, are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us, Rom. 8.18. 2 Cor. 4.17, 18. For our light affliction which is but for a moment, doth work for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,
Mistake not in your accounts, and you will reckon that the sufferings of this present time, Are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us, Rom. 8.18. 2 Cor. 4.17, 18. For our Light affliction which is but for a moment, does work for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory,
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how reasonable is it that those sorrows be moderated and mixt with joy? And how just are those commands, Rejoice evermore, 1 Thes. 5.16. Math. 5, 10, 11, 12. Rejoice and be exceeding glad, for great is your reward in Heaven, Rom. 12.12. Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, Act. 5.42.
how reasonable is it that those sorrows be moderated and mixed with joy? And how just Are those commands, Rejoice evermore, 1 Thebes 5.16. Math. 5, 10, 11, 12. Rejoice and be exceeding glad, for great is your reward in Heaven, Rom. 12.12. Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, Act. 5.42.
How rational was their joy, who being beaten and forbidden to Preach, departed from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for the name of Christ ;
How rational was their joy, who being beaten and forbidden to Preach, departed from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for the name of christ;
and it is their care also, that whether present or absent, they may be accepted of him, 2 Cor. 5.7, 8, 9. He is their Head while they are suffering on Earth;
and it is their care also, that whither present or absent, they may be accepted of him, 2 Cor. 5.7, 8, 9. He is their Head while they Are suffering on Earth;
And hence it is that he thus rebuketh a persecuting Zealot, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me, Act. 9, 4. 3. He hath not laid by the least measure of his love;
And hence it is that he thus Rebuketh a persecuting Zealot, Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me, Act. 9, 4. 3. He hath not laid by the least measure of his love;
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He will not be slack to him that hateth him, he will repay him to his face, 1 King. 8.23. He keepeth Covenant and Mercy with his Servants that walk before him with all their heart, So Dan. 9.4. Neh. 1.5. and 9.32.
He will not be slack to him that hates him, he will repay him to his face, 1 King. 8.23. He Keepeth Covenant and Mercy with his Servants that walk before him with all their heart, So Dan. 9.4. Neh 1.5. and 9.32.
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And it is the promise of Christ when he departed from his Servants, That he will come again and take them to himself, that where he is, there they may be also, Joh. 14.3. and 12.26. 5. His own interest, and honor, and office, and preparations, do engage him to return to his disconsolate Flock:
And it is the promise of christ when he departed from his Servants, That he will come again and take them to himself, that where he is, there they may be also, John 14.3. and 12.26. 5. His own Interest, and honour, and office, and preparations, do engage him to return to his disconsolate Flock:
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His Jewels and peculiar Treasure are his interest, Mal. 3.17. 1 Pet. 2.9. Exod. 19.5. He that hath chosen but a little Flock (Luk. 12.32.) and confined his interest and treasure into such a narrow compass, will not forsake that little Flock, but secure them to his Kingdom.
His Jewels and peculiar Treasure Are his Interest, Malachi 3.17. 1 Pet. 2.9. Exod 19.5. He that hath chosen but a little Flock (Luk. 12.32.) and confined his Interest and treasure into such a narrow compass, will not forsake that little Flock, but secure them to his Kingdom.
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To shew them what they have done in provoking him to withdraw and hide his face, that renewed repentance may prepare them for the comforts of his return.
To show them what they have done in provoking him to withdraw and hide his face, that renewed Repentance may prepare them for the comforts of his return.
And sometimes he hath comforts of another kind to give them in his seeming absence, Joh. 16.7. I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you that I go away:
And sometime he hath comforts of Another kind to give them in his seeming absence, John 16.7. I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you that I go away:
Not that any can expect it, who on that pretence do reject these Ordinances and Mercies, no more than the Disciples could have expected the Comforter, if they had rejected the corporal presence of Christ:
Not that any can expect it, who on that pretence do reject these Ordinances and mercies, no more than the Disciples could have expected the Comforter, if they had rejected the corporal presence of christ:
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And when he returneth with Salvation, then shall we also return from our calamities, and shall discern b•tween the righteous and the wicked, between him that served God,
And when he returns with Salvation, then shall we also return from our calamities, and shall discern b•tween the righteous and the wicked, between him that served God,
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and that the Lord is not slack of his promise, but long suffering, v. 8.9. He will not leave us comfortless, but will come unto us, Joh. 14.18 ▪ The patient expectation of the Just shall not be forgotten, nor in vain.
and that the Lord is not slack of his promise, but long suffering, v. 8.9. He will not leave us comfortless, but will come unto us, John 14.18 ▪ The patient expectation of the Just shall not be forgotten, nor in vain.
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and he hath his times of gathering the scattered ones again together, and giving them Pastors after his own heart, that shall feed them with knowledge and understanding, Jer. 3.14, 15. And shall say, What is the Chaff unto the Wheat, Jer. 23.28.
and he hath his times of gathering the scattered ones again together, and giving them Pastors After his own heart, that shall feed them with knowledge and understanding, Jer. 3.14, 15. And shall say, What is the Chaff unto the Wheat, Jer. 23.28.
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the whole Land is made desolate, because no man layeth it to heart, Jer. 12.10, 11. But wo be unto the Pastors that destroy and scatter the Sheep of my Pasture, saith the Lord.
the Whole Land is made desolate, Because no man Layeth it to heart, Jer. 12.10, 11. But woe be unto the Pastors that destroy and scatter the Sheep of my Pasture, Says the Lord.
nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the Lord, Ezek. 34. Wo to the Shepherds of Israel that feed themselves; should not the Shepherds feed the Flocks? Ye eat the fat,
nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, Says the Lord, Ezekiel 34. Woe to the Shepherd's of Israel that feed themselves; should not the Shepherd's feed the Flocks? You eat the fat,
but with FORCE and with CRUELTY have ye ruled them. — Thus saith the Lord, behold I am against the Shepherds, and I will require my Flock at their hands,
but with FORCE and with CRUELTY have you ruled them. — Thus Says the Lord, behold I am against the Shepherd's, and I will require my Flock At their hands,
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— Behold I, even I, will both search my Sheep and seek them out, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the Cloudy and dark day.
— Behold I, even I, will both search my Sheep and seek them out, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the Cloudy and dark day.
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— And as for you, O my Flocks, behold I judge between Cattel and Cattel, between the Rams and the Hee-Goats? Is it a small thing to you, to have eaten up the good Pasture,
— And as for you, Oh my Flocks, behold I judge between Cattle and Cattle, between the Rams and the Hee-Goats? Is it a small thing to you, to have eaten up the good Pasture,
Therefore thus saith the Lord God unto them, behold I, I will judge between the fat Cattel and the lean? Because ye have thrust with Side and with Shoulder,
Therefore thus Says the Lord God unto them, behold I, I will judge between the fat Cattle and the lean? Because you have thrust with Side and with Shoulder,
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and their Souls refuse to be comforted, and say, will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more? is his Mercy cle•n gone for ever? doth his pr•mise fail for evermore? hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? yet must we rebuke this unbelief,
and their Souls refuse to be comforted, and say, will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more? is his Mercy cle•n gone for ever? does his pr•mise fail for evermore? hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender Mercies? yet must we rebuke this unbelief,
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I will meditate of thy works, and talk of thy doings, Psal. 77. The long Night that hath no day, the long Winter that hath no Summer is the reward of the Ungodly:
I will meditate of thy works, and talk of thy doings, Psalm 77. The long Night that hath no day, the long Winter that hath no Summer is the reward of the Ungodly:
But Light ariseth to the righteous in his darkness, and Joy to them that are upright in heart, Psal. 112.4. Light is sown for them, and in season will spring up, Psal. 97.11. The Righteousness which was hid from the World by false accusations, and from our selves by the terrors and mistakes of darkness, will God bring forth as light, and our Judgment as the noon day, Psal. 37.6. Our Eclipse will vanish when the Sun returneth, and our sins no longer interpose.
But Light arises to the righteous in his darkness, and Joy to them that Are upright in heart, Psalm 112.4. Light is sown for them, and in season will spring up, Psalm 97.11. The Righteousness which was hid from the World by false accusations, and from our selves by the terrors and mistakes of darkness, will God bring forth as Light, and our Judgement as the noon day, Psalm 37.6. Our Eclipse will vanish when the Sun returns, and our Sins no longer interpose.
And though all our enquiries and complainings have not brought us out of the dark, yet God is the Lord who sheweth us light, Psal. 118.27. And in his light we shall see light, Psal. 36.9.
And though all our Enquiries and complainings have not brought us out of the dark, yet God is the Lord who shows us Light, Psalm 118.27. And in his Light we shall see Light, Psalm 36.9.
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Though now you go mourning because of the oppression of the Enemy, God will send out his light and truth, and they shall lead you, and bring you to his holy Hill and Tabernacle.
Though now you go mourning Because of the oppression of the Enemy, God will send out his Light and truth, and they shall led you, and bring you to his holy Hill and Tabernacle.
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Else you are either Enemies, or Children that have run themselves into such guilt and fears, that they take their Father for their Enemy. 2. Nay be not too indifferent and insensible of your Lords departure.
Else you Are either Enemies, or Children that have run themselves into such guilt and fears, that they take their Father for their Enemy. 2. Nay be not too indifferent and insensible of your lords departure.
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Let him not see you take another in his stead, as if Riches, or Power, or Worldly friends, or fleshly pleasure, would serve your turn instead of Christ:
Let him not see you take Another in his stead, as if Riches, or Power, or Worldly Friends, or fleshly pleasure, would serve your turn instead of christ:
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Say not as the evil Servant in your Hearts, My Lord delayeth his coming, and so begin to smite your fellow Servants, and to eat and drink with the drunken, lest your Lord come in a day when you look not for him,
Say not as the evil Servant in your Hearts, My Lord delayeth his coming, and so begin to smite your fellow Servants, and to eat and drink with the drunken, lest your Lord come in a day when you look not for him,
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and cut you asunder, and appoint your Portion with the Hypocrites, there shall be weeping and gnashing of Teeth, Math. 24.48. to 51. Because Christ cometh not to judge the wicked as soon as they have sinned, they are emboldened to sin more fearlesly:
and Cut you asunder, and appoint your Portion with the Hypocrites, there shall be weeping and gnashing of Teeth, Math. 24.48. to 51. Because christ comes not to judge the wicked as soon as they have sinned, they Are emboldened to sin more fearlessly:
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And because Sentence against an evil work, is not speedily executed, therefore the hearts of the Sons of M•n, are fully set in them to do evil, Eccl. 8.11.
And Because Sentence against an evil work, is not speedily executed, Therefore the hearts of the Sons of M•n, Are Fully Set in them to do evil, Ecclesiastes 8.11.
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And for all these things you must come to Judgment, Eccl. 11.9. and 12.14. 5. Be not discouraged by your Lords delay, but wait his coming in faith and patience.
And for all these things you must come to Judgement, Ecclesiastes 11.9. and 12.14. 5. Be not discouraged by your lords Delay, but wait his coming in faith and patience.
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lest that which is lame be turned out of the way, but let it rather be healed, Heb. 12.12, 13. Be stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
lest that which is lame be turned out of the Way, but let it rather be healed, Hebrew 12.12, 13. Be steadfast, Unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord, 1 Cor. 15.58. Be sober and hope unto the end, 1 Pet. 1.13. Ye are the House of Christ, if ye hold fast the confidence, and the rejoycing of the hope firm unto the end, Heb. 3.6.14. and 6.11. Ye have need of patience, that having done the Will of God, ye may inherit the promise, Heb. 10.36.11. Doct. 5. When Christ shall again appear to his Disciples, their sorrows shall be turned into joy:
forasmuch as you know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord, 1 Cor. 15.58. Be Sobrium and hope unto the end, 1 Pet. 1.13. You Are the House of christ, if you hold fast the confidence, and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end, Hebrew 3.6.14. and 6.11. You have need of patience, that having done the Will of God, you may inherit the promise, Hebrew 10.36.11. Doct. 5. When christ shall again appear to his Disciples, their sorrows shall be turned into joy:
The Soul that was skilled in no spiritual discourse, but complaining of a dead and frozen heart, of dull and cold and lifeless duties, is now taken up in the rehearsals of the works of infinite love,
The Soul that was skilled in no spiritual discourse, but complaining of a dead and frozen heart, of dull and cold and Lifeless duties, is now taken up in the rehearsals of the works of infinite love,
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and expatiating in the praises of the everlasting Kingdom, the heavenly glory, the blessed Society, and especially of the Lamb, and of the eternal God.
and expatiating in the praises of the everlasting Kingdom, the heavenly glory, the blessed Society, and especially of the Lamb, and of the Eternal God.
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and from every text and every Providence, concluded nothing, but [ undone ] or damned: Would you think this joyful, thankful Soul, were the same that lately was crying on the Cross, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me !
and from every text and every Providence, concluded nothing, but [ undone ] or damned: Would you think this joyful, thankful Soul, were the same that lately was crying on the Cross, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me!
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The Son who was brought up with the Father, and was daily his delight, rejoycing always before him, rejoycing also in the habitable parts of the Earth, whose delights were with the Sons of Men, doth bless the Children of Wisdom with a participation of his delights:
The Son who was brought up with the Father, and was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him, rejoicing also in the habitable parts of the Earth, whose delights were with the Sons of Men, does bless the Children of Wisdom with a participation of his delights:
and presently sendeth them these joyful words, in the first speech he uttereth, and that by a Woman that had been sorrowful and a sinner, [ Go to my Brethren, and say unto them, I ascend to my Father and your Father,
and presently sends them these joyful words, in the First speech he utters, and that by a Woman that had been sorrowful and a sinner, [ Go to my Brothers, and say unto them, I ascend to my Father and your Father,
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2. And so when he restoreth his Ordinances and Order to a forsaken Church, and restoreth their holy opportunities and advantages of grace, what gladness and praising their Redeemer will there be? As it was with the Churches upon the death of Julian, and after the Heathen and the Arrian persecutions, in the happy Reign of Constantine, Theodosius, Marcian, &c. How joyfully did the English Exiles return to Worship God in their Native Land, upon the death of Queen Mary ;
2. And so when he restoreth his Ordinances and Order to a forsaken Church, and restoreth their holy opportunities and advantages of grace, what gladness and praising their Redeemer will there be? As it was with the Churches upon the death of Julian, and After the Heathen and the Arrian persecutions, in the happy Reign of Constantine, Theodosius, Marcian, etc. How joyfully did the English Exiles return to Worship God in their Native Land, upon the death of Queen Marry;
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and see the fall of Bonner and Gardiner, that had sacrificed so many holy Christians in the Flames? How gladly did they grow in the Soil that was manured with the Blood and Ashes of their faithful Brethren,
and see the fallen of Bonner and Gardener, that had sacrificed so many holy Christians in the Flames? How gladly did they grow in the Soil that was manured with the Blood and Ashes of their faithful Brothers,
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and would not let them make the House of Prayer a place of Merchandize, what Hosanna 's were sounded in Jerusalem, Math. 21.15, 16. When the Salvation of Israel cometh out of Zion, and the Lord bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoyce, and Israel shall be glad, Psal. 14, 7. Blessed are they that dwell in his house,
and would not let them make the House of Prayer a place of Merchandise, what Hosanna is were sounded in Jerusalem, Math. 21.15, 16. When the Salvation of Israel comes out of Zion, and the Lord brings back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad, Psalm 14, 7. Blessed Are they that dwell in his house,
for they will be still praising him! For a day in his Courts is better than a thousand, Psal. 84.4.10. Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound;
for they will be still praising him! For a day in his Courts is better than a thousand, Psalm 84.4.10. Blessed is the people that know the joyful found;
For the Lord is our defence, and the holy One of Israel is our King, Psal. 89.15, 16, 17, 18. What gladness was there at a private meeting of a few Christians that met to pray for Peter, when they saw him delivered and come among them, Act. 12.12.5.14.
For the Lord is our defence, and the holy One of Israel is our King, Psalm 89.15, 16, 17, 18. What gladness was there At a private meeting of a few Christians that met to pray for Peter, when they saw him Delivered and come among them, Act. 12.12.5.14.
When the Creature shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God, Rom. 8.26, 27. When all the faith and labour,
When the Creature shall be Delivered from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God, Rom. 8.26, 27. When all the faith and labour,
and the just shall enter into their Masters joy, Mat. 25.21. That you may the better understand the sweetness of all these sorts of joy, which Christs return will bring to Saints, observe these following ingredients in them.
and the just shall enter into their Masters joy, Mathew 25.21. That you may the better understand the sweetness of all these sorts of joy, which Christ return will bring to Saints, observe these following ingredients in them.
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For we know that we are of God, and the whole World is in maligno positus, set on wickedness, (or as some think because NONLATINALPHABET is put for the Devil in the foregoing Verse,
For we know that we Are of God, and the Whole World is in maligno Positus, Set on wickedness, (or as Some think Because is put for the devil in the foregoing Verse,
for the first three hundred years, and then it rose by Christian Emperours to some reputation, till Satan by another game overcame them by Judas his Successours;
for the First three hundred Years, and then it rose by Christian emperors to Some reputation, till Satan by Another game overcame them by Judas his Successors;
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that for [ what will you give me ] by Pride and Worldliness betrayed them into that deplorate state, in which they have continued these 900 Years at least:
that for [ what will you give me ] by Pride and Worldliness betrayed them into that deplorate state, in which they have continued these 900 years At least:
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And when the Church is so low, almost like Christ on the Cross and the Grave, will not a Resurrection be a joyful change? When it crieth out on the Cross, My God, My God,
And when the Church is so low, almost like christ on the Cross and the Grave, will not a Resurrection be a joyful change? When it cries out on the Cross, My God, My God,
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and how Satan seemeth every where to prevail against them, and most by false and Worldly Christians, what a trial is this to our Faith and Hope? As the Disciples said of a Crucified Christ, We trusted it had been he that should have Redeemed Israel;
and how Satan seems every where to prevail against them, and most by false and Worldly Christians, what a trial is this to our Faith and Hope? As the Disciples said of a crucified christ, We trusted it had been he that should have Redeemed Israel;
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and how joyful will the Churches Resurrection be after such low and sad distress? Many a sad Christian under the Sentence of Death, is going hence with fear and trouble:
and how joyful will the Churches Resurrection be After such low and sad distress? Many a sad Christian under the Sentence of Death, is going hence with Fear and trouble:
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When a Moment shall transmit them into the joyful presence of their Lord, and the possession of that which with weakness and fear they did but believe.
When a Moment shall transmit them into the joyful presence of their Lord, and the possession of that which with weakness and Fear they did but believe.
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or any of the tempters power? Not under the darkness of ignorance, error, or unbelief? Not under the pains of a languid, diseased, corruptible Body? Not under the fear of Sin, or Satan, or wicked Men:
or any of the tempters power? Not under the darkness of ignorance, error, or unbelief? Not under the pains of a languid, diseased, corruptible Body? Not under the Fear of since, or Satan, or wicked Men:
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O with what joy shall we see and enjoy that glorious Society? To be translated thither from such a World as this, from such temptations, sins, such fears and sorrows, such perfidious malignant wickedness, what will it be but to be taken as from a Goal unto a Kingdom,
Oh with what joy shall we see and enjoy that glorious Society? To be translated thither from such a World as this, from such temptations, Sins, such fears and sorrows, such perfidious malignant wickedness, what will it be but to be taken as from a Goal unto a Kingdom,
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and the wicked will be utterly disabled: They will be miserable themselves in Hell. They will no more endanger us by flattering temptations; nor terrify us by threats;
and the wicked will be utterly disabled: They will be miserable themselves in Hell. They will no more endanger us by flattering temptations; nor terrify us by Treats;
Use. And will not a firm belief of all this, rejoyce the Soul under all disappointments and sufferings on Earth? And doth not our dejectedness and want of Joy declare the sinful weakness of our faith? O Sirs, our sadness, our impatience, our small desire to be with Christ, the little comfort that we fetch from Heaven do tell us that Christianity,
Use. And will not a firm belief of all this, rejoice the Soul under all disappointments and sufferings on Earth? And does not our dejectedness and want of Joy declare the sinful weakness of our faith? O Sirs, our sadness, our impatience, our small desire to be with christ, the little Comfort that we fetch from Heaven do tell us that Christianity,
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I am sure the great unbelief that appeareth in much of our dejectedness and sorrow, deserveth more reproof than our sufferings deserve to be entertained with those sorrows.
I am sure the great unbelief that appears in much of our dejectedness and sorrow, deserveth more reproof than our sufferings deserve to be entertained with those sorrows.
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So many of you seem to have chosen this good part, the one thing necessary which shall never be taken from you, that in the midst of our sorrows, I must profess that I part with you with thankfulness and joy.
So many of you seem to have chosen this good part, the one thing necessary which shall never be taken from you, that in the midst of our sorrows, I must profess that I part with you with thankfulness and joy.
II. I thank the Lord that I have not laboured among you in vain, and that he opened the Hearts of so great a number of yours, to receive his Word with a teachable and willing mind. III.
II I thank the Lord that I have not laboured among you in vain, and that he opened the Hearts of so great a number of yours, to receive his Word with a teachable and willing mind. III.
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I rejoyce that your frequent meetings in your Houses, spent only in Reading, Repeating your Teachers Sermons, Prayer and Praise to God, have had none of those effects which the Conventicles of proud Opiniators,
I rejoice that your frequent meetings in your Houses, spent only in Reading, Repeating your Teachers Sermons, Prayer and Praise to God, have had none of those effects which the Conventicles of proud Opiniators,
and Self-conceited Persons use to have, and which have brought even needful converse, and godly communication into suspicion at least with some, that argue against duty from the abuse.
and Self-conceited Persons use to have, and which have brought even needful converse, and godly communication into suspicion At least with Some, that argue against duty from the abuse.
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You have had above Forty years experience of the great benefit of such well ordered Christian converse, increasing knowledge, quickening holy desires, prevailing with God,
You have had above Forty Years experience of the great benefit of such well ordered Christian converse, increasing knowledge, quickening holy Desires, prevailing with God,
I am glad that you have had the great encouragement of so many sober, godly, able, peaceable Ministers, in all that part of the Country round about you,
I am glad that you have had the great encouragement of so many Sobrium, godly, able, peaceable Ministers, in all that part of the Country round about you,
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Men that avoided vain and bitter contentions, that engaged themselves in no Sects or Factions, that of a multitude not above two that I know of, in all our Association had ever any hand in Wars:
Men that avoided vain and bitter contentions, that engaged themselves in no Sects or Factions, that of a multitude not above two that I know of, in all our Association had ever any hand in Wars:
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I was perswaded that he took it in false dissimulation, and it troubled me to think what it was to draw multitudes of men by carnal interest so falsely to take it:
I was persuaded that he took it in false dissimulation, and it troubled me to think what it was to draw Multitudes of men by carnal Interest so falsely to take it:
And that as Learned and Worthy Men were for Prelacy, as most the World had (such as Usher, Morton, Hall, Davenant, Brownrig, &c.) And to make our terms of Union to be such as should exclude so many and such Men, was but to imitate those Church Dividers and Persecutors, who in many Countries and Ages, have still made their own Impositions the engines of division, by pretence of Union.
And that as Learned and Worthy Men were for Prelacy, as most the World had (such as Usher, Mortonum, Hall, Davenant, Brownrig, etc.) And to make our terms of union to be such as should exclude so many and such Men, was but to imitate those Church Dividers and Persecutors, who in many Countries and Ages, have still made their own Impositions the Engines of division, by pretence of union.
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since I first came among you, and being escaped from the temptations and troubles of this present evil World, have left you the remembrance of their most imitable Examples.
since I First Come among you, and being escaped from the temptations and Troubles of this present evil World, have left you the remembrance of their most imitable Examples.
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II. Flatter not your selves with the hopes of long Life on Earth, but make it the summ of all your Religion, Care and Business, to be ready for a safe and comfortable Death:
II Flatter not your selves with the hope's of long Life on Earth, but make it the sum of all your Religion, Care and Business, to be ready for a safe and comfortable Death:
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For 'till you can fetch comfort from the Life to come, you can have no comfort that true reason can justify. III. Live as in a constant War against all fleshly lusts, and love not the World as it cherisheth those lusts:
For till you can fetch Comfort from the Life to come, you can have no Comfort that true reason can justify. III. Live as in a constant War against all fleshly Lustiest, and love not the World as it Cherishes those Lustiest:
It was the Great and Rich that were destroyed, or carried, or driven away. Is it not a great benefit to have your Souls saved from rich Mens temptations,
It was the Great and Rich that were destroyed, or carried, or driven away. Is it not a great benefit to have your Souls saved from rich Men's temptations,
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Be not ashamed to profess uncertainty where you are indeed uncertain: Humble doubting is much safer than confident erring. VI. Maintain Union and Communion with all true Christians on Earth;
Be not ashamed to profess uncertainty where you Are indeed uncertain: Humble doubting is much safer than confident erring. VI. Maintain union and Communion with all true Christians on Earth;
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But humble Christians are most careful about the frame of their own Hearts, and conscious of so much faultiness in themselves and all their service of God, that they are not apt to accuse and aggravate the failings of others, especially in matters, which God has left to our own determination:
But humble Christians Are most careful about the frame of their own Hearts, and conscious of so much faultiness in themselves and all their service of God, that they Are not apt to accuse and aggravate the failings of Others, especially in matters, which God has left to our own determination:
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whether the People shall sing Gods praise in Tunes, or speak it in Prose, &c. is left to be determined by the general rules of Concord, Order, and Edification.
whither the People shall sing God's praise in Tunis, or speak it in Prose, etc. is left to be determined by the general rules of Concord, Order, and Edification.
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Yet do not withdraw from the Communion of Sober, Godly Nonconformists, though falsly called Schismaticks by others. VII. Be sure that you maintain due honour and subjection to your Governours:
Yet do not withdraw from the Communion of Sobrium, Godly nonconformists, though falsely called Schismatics by Others. VII. Be sure that you maintain due honour and subjection to your Governors:
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Fear the Lord and the King, and meddle not with them that are given to change, Prov. 24.21. and that in regard of the Oath of God, Eccl. 8.2. Curse not the King, no not in thy thought, and curse not the Rich in thy Bed-chamber;
fear the Lord and the King, and meddle not with them that Are given to change, Curae 24.21. and that in regard of the Oath of God, Ecclesiastes 8.2. Curse not the King, no not in thy Thought, and curse not the Rich in thy Bedchamber;
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and the answerer said, to kill men, saith he, Do not men die here without killing? In our Country they will die of themselves. VIII. Be sure that you keep up Family Religion;
and the answerer said, to kill men, Says he, Do not men die Here without killing? In our Country they will die of themselves. VIII. Be sure that you keep up Family Religion;
Blessed are they that faithfully practise those three grand principles which all profess, viz.. 1. To love God as God above all, (and so to obey him.) 2. To love our Neighbours as our selves. 3. And to do as we would be done by.
Blessed Are they that faithfully practise those three grand principles which all profess, viz.. 1. To love God as God above all, (and so to obey him.) 2. To love our Neighbours as our selves. 3. And to do as we would be done by.
Love is not envious, malignant, censorious, it slandereth not, it persecuteth not, it oppresseth not, it defraudeth not, it striveth not to gain by anothers loss:
Love is not envious, malignant, censorious, it Slandereth not, it persecuteth not, it Oppresses not, it defraudeth not, it striveth not to gain by another's loss:
And remember, 2 Pet. 3.11, 12, 13. Seeing all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of Persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, looking for and hasting to the coming of the day of God, wherein the Heavens being on fire shall be dissolved,
And Remember, 2 Pet. 3.11, 12, 13. Seeing all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of Persons ought you to be in all holy Conversation and godliness, looking for and hasting to the coming of the day of God, wherein the Heavens being on fire shall be dissolved,
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I need not lengthen my Counsels further to you now, having been called by the Will and Providence of God, to leave behind me a multitude of Books, which may remember you of what you heard,
I need not lengthen my Counsels further to you now, having been called by the Will and Providence of God, to leave behind me a multitude of Books, which may Remember you of what you herd,
Now the God of Peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep through the Blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work, to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be Glory for ever and ever. Amen. Heb. 13.20, 21. FINIS.
Now the God of Peace that brought again from the dead our Lord jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep through the Blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work, to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sighed, through jesus christ, to whom be Glory for ever and ever. Amen. Hebrew 13.20, 21. FINIS.
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Or as Amyraldus Paraphras. Cum olim evigilabunt, praesens eorum felicitas erit instar somnii, quod somno discusso dissipatum est: quin etiam antequam evigilent, in ipsa illa urbe, in qua antea florebant vanam istam felicitatis po•pam, in qua antea volitabant, reddes contemnendam, tanquam umbram aut imaginem evanescente• ▪ in qua nihil solidi est.
Or as Amyraldus paraphrase. Cum Once evigilabunt, Praesens Their Felicity erit instar somnii, quod Somno discusso dissipatum est: quin etiam antequam evigilent, in ipsa illa City, in qua Antea florebant vanam istam felicitatis po•pam, in qua Antea volitabant, reddes contemnendam, tanquam umbram Or imaginem evanescente• ▪ in qua nihil solidi est.
When Julian 's death was told at Antioch, they all cried out, Maxime fatue! ubi sunt vaticinia tua? Vicit Deus & Christus ejus. Abbas Ʋrspargens. pag. 91.
When Julian is death was told At Antioch, they all cried out, Maxim fatue! ubi sunt vaticinia tua? Vicit Deus & Christus His. Abbas Ʋrspargens. page. 91.
