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1 Cor. 15.26. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is Death.1 Cor. 15.26. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is Death.
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DEATH is the occasion of this dayes meeting: and Death must be the Subject of our present meditations.
DEATH is the occasion of this days meeting: and Death must be the Subject of our present meditations.
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I must speak of that which will shortly silence me; and you must hear of that which speedily will stop your eares:
I must speak of that which will shortly silence me; and you must hear of that which speedily will stop your ears:
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and we must spend this hour on that which waits to cut our thred, and take down our glass,
and we must spend this hour on that which waits to Cut our thread, and take down our glass,
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and end our time, and tell us we have spent our last ▪ But as it hath now done good by doing hurt;
and end our time, and tell us we have spent our last ▪ But as it hath now done good by doing hurt;
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so are we co consider, of the accidental benefits, as well as of the natural evil, from which the heavenly wisdom doth extract them.
so Are we counterfeit Consider, of the accidental benefits, as well as of the natural evil, from which the heavenly Wisdom does extract them.
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Death hath now bereaved a Body of its Soul; but thereby it hath sent that Soul to Christ;
Death hath now bereft a Body of its Soul; but thereby it hath sent that Soul to christ;
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where it hath now experience how good it is to be absent from the body and present with the Lord, 2 Cor. 5.8. It hath separated a faithful wife from a beloved husband:
where it hath now experience how good it is to be absent from the body and present with the Lord, 2 Cor. 5.8. It hath separated a faithful wife from a Beloved husband:
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but it hath sent her to a husband dearlyer beloved;
but it hath sent her to a husband dearlyer Beloved;
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and taught her now by experience to say, that to be with Christ is best of all, Phil 1.23. It hath deprived a sorrowful husband of a wife, and deprived us all of a faithful friend:
and taught her now by experience to say, that to be with christ is best of all, Philip 1.23. It hath deprived a sorrowful husband of a wife, and deprived us all of a faithful friend:
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but it hath thereby brought us to the house of mourning, which is better for us then the house of feasting, (a Paradox to the flesh,
but it hath thereby brought us to the house of mourning, which is better for us then the house of feasting, (a Paradox to the Flesh,
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but an undoubted truth:) for h•re we may see the end of all men, and we that are yet living may lay it to our hearts, Eccl. 7.2, 3. Yea it hath brough us to the house of God,
but an undoubted truth:) for h•re we may see the end of all men, and we that Are yet living may lay it to our hearts, Ecclesiastes 7.2, 3. Yea it hath borough us to the house of God,
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and occasioned this serious address unto his Holiness, that we may be instructed by his Word,
and occasioned this serious address unto his Holiness, that we may be instructed by his Word,
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as we are warned by his works, and that we may be wise to understand, and to consider our latter end, Deut. 32.29. Its like you'l think that to tell men of the evil or enmity of Death, is as needless a •iscourse as any could be chosen:
as we Are warned by his works, and that we may be wise to understand, and to Consider our latter end, Deuteronomy 32.29. Its like You'll think that to tell men of the evil or enmity of Death, is as needless a •iscourse as any could be chosen:
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For who is there that is not naturally too sensible of this? and who doth not dread the name,
For who is there that is not naturally too sensible of this? and who does not dread the name,
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or at least the face of Death? But there is accidentally a greater evil in it,
or At least the face of Death? But there is accidentally a greater evil in it,
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then that which nature teacheth men to fear:
then that which nature Teaches men to Fear:
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And while it is the King of terrors to the world, the most are ignorant of the great•st hurt that it doth them, or can do them;
And while it is the King of terrors to the world, the most Are ignorant of the great•st hurt that it does them, or can do them;
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or at least it is but little thought on;
or At least it is but little Thought on;
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which hath made me think it a needfull work, to tell you yet of much more evil, in that which you abhor as the greatest evil:
which hath made me think it a needful work, to tell you yet of much more evil, in that which you abhor as the greatest evil:
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But so as withall to magnifie our Redeemer, that overshooteth death in its own bow; and causeth it, when it hits the mark, to miss it:
But so as withal to magnify our Redeemer, that overshooteth death in its own bow; and Causes it, when it hits the mark, to miss it:
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and that causeth health by loathsome medicines; and by the dung of our bodily corruption manureth his Church to the greater felicity.
and that Causes health by loathsome medicines; and by the dung of our bodily corruption manureth his Church to the greater felicity.
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Such excellent skil of our wise Physician, we find exprest and exercised in this Chapter:
Such excellent skill of our wise physician, we find expressed and exercised in this Chapter:
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where an unhappy error against the Resurrection, hath happily occasioned an excellent discou•se on that weighty Subject, which may stablish many a thousand souls,
where an unhappy error against the Resurrection, hath happily occasioned an excellent discou•se on that weighty Subject, which may establish many a thousand Souls,
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and serve to shame and destroy such heresies, •ill the Resurrection come, and prove it self.
and serve to shame and destroy such heresies, •ill the Resurrection come, and prove it self.
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The great Argument which the Apostle most insisteth on, to prove the Resurrection, is Christs own Resurrection:
The great Argument which the Apostle most insisteth on, to prove the Resurrection, is Christ own Resurrection:
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where he entereth into a comparison between Christ and Adam ; shewing that as Adam first brought death upon himself, and then upon his posterity;
where he entereth into a comparison between christ and Adam; showing that as Adam First brought death upon himself, and then upon his posterity;
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so Christ (that was made a quickening spirit ) did first Rise himself as the first-fruits,
so christ (that was made a quickening Spirit) did First Rise himself as the Firstfruits,
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and th•n at his coming will raise his own: And as in Adam all die, so in Christ shall all be made alive.
and th•n At his coming will raise his own: And as in Adam all die, so in christ shall all be made alive.
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And this Christ will do, as our victorious King, and the Captain of our salvation, who when he hath subdued every enemy, will then deliver up the Kingdom to the Father:
And this christ will do, as our victorious King, and the Captain of our salvation, who when he hath subdued every enemy, will then deliver up the Kingdom to the Father:
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And the last enemy which he will subdue, is Death, and therefore our Resurrection is his final conquest.
And the last enemy which he will subdue, is Death, and Therefore our Resurrection is his final conquest.
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The terms of the Text have no difficulty in them.
The terms of the Text have no difficulty in them.
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The D•ctrin• which they express, must be thus unfolded. 1. I must shew you that Death is an Enemy, and what is meant by this Expression,
The D•ctrin• which they express, must be thus unfolded. 1. I must show you that Death is an Enemy, and what is meant by this Expression,
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and wherein its Enemy doth consist.
and wherein its Enemy does consist.
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2. I shall shew you that it is an Enemy to be d•stroyed, though l•st, and how and by what degrees it is destroyed. And then we shall make application of it to your further Instruction and Edification.
2. I shall show you that it is an Enemy to be d•stroyed, though l•st, and how and by what Degrees it is destroyed. And then we shall make application of it to your further Instruction and Edification.
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1. That you may know what is meant by an En•my here, you must observe, that man being fallen into sin and misery,
1. That you may know what is meant by an En•my Here, you must observe, that man being fallen into since and misery,
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and Christ having undertaken the work of our Redemption, the Scripture oft speaketh of our misery and recovery Metaphorically in military terms:
and christ having undertaken the work of our Redemption, the Scripture oft speaks of our misery and recovery Metaphorically in military terms:
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And so Satan is said to take us captive, and we to be his slaves, and Christ to be the Captain of our Salvation,
And so Satan is said to take us captive, and we to be his slaves, and christ to be the Captain of our Salvation,
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and to redeem us from our bondage:
and to Redeem us from our bondage:
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And thus our sin and misery, and all that hindereth the blessed Ends of his undertaking, are called Enemies. Death therefore is called an Enemy to be destr•yed, that is, a penal evil to be removed by the Redeemer in order to our recovery and the glory of his grace. 1. It is an Evil. 2. A punishment procured by our sin,
And thus our since and misery, and all that hindereth the blessed Ends of his undertaking, Are called Enemies. Death Therefore is called an Enemy to be destr•yed, that is, a penal evil to be removed by the Redeemer in order to our recovery and the glory of his grace. 1. It is an Evil. 2. A punishment procured by our since,
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and executed by Gods Justice. 3. It is an evil that hindereth our felicity. These three things are included in the Enmity.
and executed by God's justice. 3. It is an evil that hindereth our felicity. These three things Are included in the Enmity.
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That Death is an Enemy to Nature, is a thing that all understand:
That Death is an Enemy to Nature, is a thing that all understand:
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but all consider not how it is an Enemy to our Souls, to the exercise of grace, and consequently to the attainment of glory. I shall therefore having first spoken briefly of the former, insist a little longer upon the latter.
but all Consider not how it is an Enemy to our Souls, to the exercise of grace, and consequently to the attainment of glory. I shall Therefore having First spoken briefly of the former, insist a little longer upon the latter.
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1. How great an Enemy Death is unto Nature doth easily appear, in that 1. It is the Dissolution of the Man: It maketh a Man to become No man ;
1. How great an Enemy Death is unto Nature does Easily appear, in that 1. It is the Dissolution of the Man: It makes a Man to become No man;
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by separating the Soul from the Body, and dissolving the Body into its principles.
by separating the Soul from the Body, and dissolving the Body into its principles.
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It puls down in a moment a curious frame, that Nature was long building, and tenderly cherishing and preserving.
It puls down in a moment a curious frame, that Nature was long building, and tenderly cherishing and preserving.
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The mother long nourisheth it in her bowels, and painfully brings it forth, and carefully brings it up;
The mother long Nourishes it in her bowels, and painfully brings it forth, and carefully brings it up;
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what labour doth it cost our Parents, and our selves to make provision for this Life? And death in a moment cuts it off.
what labour does it cost our Parents, and our selves to make provision for this Life? And death in a moment cuts it off.
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How carefull are we to keep in these lamps, and to maintain the oyl? and Death extinguisheth th•m at a blast.
How careful Are we to keep in these lamps, and to maintain the oil? and Death extinguisheth th•m At a blast.
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How noble a creature doth it destroy? To day our parts are all in order,
How noble a creature does it destroy? To day our parts Are all in order,
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and busie about their several tasks;
and busy about their several tasks;
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our Hearts are moving, our Lungs are breathing, our Stomacks are digesting, our Blood and Spirits by assimilation making more:
our Hearts Are moving, our Lungs Are breathing, our Stomachs Are digesting, our Blood and Spirits by assimilation making more:
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and to morrow death takes off the poise, and all stands still; or draws the pins, and all the frame doth fall to pieces. We shall breath no more;
and to morrow death Takes off the poise, and all Stands still; or draws the pins, and all the frame does fallen to Pieces. We shall breath no more;
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nor speak, nor think, nor walk no more: Our pulse will beat no more: Our eyes shall s•e the light no more:
nor speak, nor think, nor walk no more: Our pulse will beatrice no more: Our eyes shall s•e the Light no more:
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Our ears shall hear the voice of man, delightful sounds and melodie, no more: we shall taste no more our meat or drink: Our appetite is gone: Our strength is gone:
Our ears shall hear the voice of man, delightful sounds and melody, no more: we shall taste no more our meat or drink: Our appetite is gone: Our strength is gone:
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Our natural warmth is turned into an earthly cold: Our comelyness and beauty is turned into a ghastly loathsome deformity:
Our natural warmth is turned into an earthly cold: Our comeliness and beauty is turned into a ghastly loathsome deformity:
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Our white and red doth soon turn into horrid blackness: Our tender flesh hath lost its feeling;
Our white and read does soon turn into horrid blackness: Our tender Flesh hath lost its feeling;
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and is become a s•nseless lump, that feeleth not whith•r it is carryed, nor how it is use•:
and is become a s•nseless lump, that feeleth not whith•r it is carried, nor how it is use•:
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that must be hidden in the earth, lest it annoy the living: that quickly turns to loathsome putrefaction;
that must be hidden in the earth, lest it annoy the living: that quickly turns to loathsome putrefaction;
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and after that to common earth.
and After that to Common earth.
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Were all the once-comely bodies that now are rotting in one Church-yard, uncovered, and here presented to your view, the sight would tell you more effectually then my words do, what an enemy Death is to our Nature. When corruption hath finished its work, you see the earth that once was flesh: you see the bones ; you see the skuls ;
Were all the once-comely bodies that now Are rotting in one Churchyard, uncovered, and Here presented to your view, the sighed would tell you more effectually then my words do, what an enemy Death is to our Nature. When corruption hath finished its work, you see the earth that once was Flesh: you see the bones; you see the skulls;
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you see the holes where once were brains and eyes and mouth: This change Death makes: And that universally and unavoidably.
you see the holes where once were brains and eyes and Mouth: This change Death makes: And that universally and avoidable.
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The Prince cannot resist it by his Majesty: for he hath sin'd against the highest Majesty:
The Prince cannot resist it by his Majesty: for he hath sinned against the highest Majesty:
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The strong cannot resist it by their strength: For it is the Messenger of the Allmighty. The commanders must obey it:
The strong cannot resist it by their strength: For it is the Messenger of the Almighty. The commanders must obey it:
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The Conquerours must be conquered by it. The Rich cannot bribe it. The Learned Orator cannot perswade it to pass him by.
The Conquerors must be conquered by it. The Rich cannot bribe it. The Learned Orator cannot persuade it to pass him by.
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The skilful Physician cannot save himself from the mortal stroak. Neither fields nor gardens, earth or sea affordeth any medicine to prevent it.
The skilful physician cannot save himself from the Mortal stroke. Neither fields nor gardens, earth or sea affords any medicine to prevent it.
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All have sinned, and all must die: Dust we are, and to dust we must return, Gen 3.19.
All have sinned, and all must die: Dust we Are, and to dust we must return, Gen 3.19.
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And thus should we remain, if the Lord of life should not revive us.
And thus should we remain, if the Lord of life should not revive us.
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2. And it is not only to the Body, but to the Soul also that Death is naturally an Enemy.
2. And it is not only to the Body, but to the Soul also that Death is naturally an Enemy.
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The Soul hath naturally a Love and Inclination to its Body: and therefore it feareth a separation before, and desireth a Restauration afterward.
The Soul hath naturally a Love and Inclination to its Body: and Therefore it fears a separation before, and Desires a Restauration afterwards.
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Abstracting Joy and Torment, Heaven and Hell, in our consideration, the state of Separation as such, is a natural evil:
Abstracting Joy and Torment, Heaven and Hell, in our consideration, the state of Separation as such, is a natural evil:
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even to the humane Soul of Christ it was so, while his Body remained in the grave:
even to the humane Soul of christ it was so, while his Body remained in the grave:
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which separated state is the Hades, that our English calleth Hell, that Christ is said to have gone into.
which separated state is the Hades, that our English calls Hell, that christ is said to have gone into.
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And though (the Soul of Christ, and) the souls of those that die in him, do pass into a far more happy state,
And though (the Soul of christ, and) the Souls of those that die in him, do pass into a Far more happy state,
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then they had in flesh, yet that is accidentally, from Rewarding Justice, and the Bounty of the Lord,
then they had in Flesh, yet that is accidentally, from Rewarding justice, and the Bounty of the Lord,
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and not at all from Death as Death: the separation as such is still an evil.
and not At all from Death as Death: the separation as such is still an evil.
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And therefore the Soul is still desirous of the Bodies Resurrection;
And Therefore the Soul is still desirous of the Bodies Resurrection;
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and knoweth that its felicity will then be greater, when the re-union, and glorification hath perfected the whole man.
and Knoweth that its felicity will then be greater, when the reunion, and glorification hath perfected the Whole man.
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So that Death as Death is unwelcome to the soul it self, though Death as accidentally gainfull may be desired.
So that Death as Death is unwelcome to the soul it self, though Death as accidentally gainful may be desired.
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3. And to the unpardoned unrenewed soul, Death is the passage to everlasting misery, and in this regard is far more terrible,
3. And to the unpardoned unrenewed soul, Death is the passage to everlasting misery, and in this regard is Far more terrible,
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then in all that hitherto hath been spoken.
then in all that hitherto hath been spoken.
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O could the guilty soul be sure that there is no Justice to take hold on it after death,
O could the guilty soul be sure that there is no justice to take hold on it After death,
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and no more pain and sorrow to be felt, but that man dyeth as a beast, that hath no more to feel or lose,
and no more pain and sorrow to be felt, but that man Dies as a beast, that hath no more to feel or loose,
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then Death would seem a tolerable evil.
then Death would seem a tolerable evil.
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But its the Living death, the dying life, the endless woe, to which death leads the guilty soul, that makes it to be unspeakably terrible.
But its the Living death, the dying life, the endless woe, to which death leads the guilty soul, that makes it to be unspeakably terrible.
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The utter darkness, the unquenchable fire, the worm that dyeth not, the everlasting flames of the wrath of God, these are the chief horror and sting of death, to the ungodly.
The utter darkness, the unquenchable fire, the worm that Dies not, the everlasting flames of the wrath of God, these Are the chief horror and sting of death, to the ungodly.
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O were it but to be turned into Trees, or Stones, or earth, or nothing, it were nothing in comparison of this.
O were it but to be turned into Trees, or Stones, or earth, or nothing, it were nothing in comparison of this.
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But I pass by this, because it is not (directly) intended in my Text.
But I pass by this, Because it is not (directly) intended in my Text.
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4. The Saints themselves being sanctified but in part, are but imperfectly assured of their Salvation;
4. The Saints themselves being sanctified but in part, Are but imperfectly assured of their Salvation;
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And therefore in that measure as they remain in doubt, or unassured, Death may be a double terror to them.
And Therefore in that measure as they remain in doubt, or unassured, Death may be a double terror to them.
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They believe the threatenings, and know more then unbelievers do, what an unsufferable loss it is to be deprived of the celelestial glory!
They believe the threatenings, and know more then unbelievers do, what an unsufferable loss it is to be deprived of the celelestial glory!
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and what an unspeakable misery it is, to bear the endless wrath of God.
and what an unspeakable misery it is, to bear the endless wrath of God.
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And therefore so far as they have such fears, it must needs make death a terror to them.
And Therefore so Far as they have such fears, it must needs make death a terror to them.
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5. But if there were nothing but Death it self to be our Enemy, the foreknowledge of it would increase the misery.
5. But if there were nothing but Death it self to be our Enemy, the foreknowledge of it would increase the misery.
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A Beast that knoweth not that he must die, is not tormented with the fears of death (though nature hath possessed them with a self-preserving fear,
A Beast that Knoweth not that he must die, is not tormented with the fears of death (though nature hath possessed them with a self-preserving Fear,
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for the avoiding of an invading evil.) But man foreknoweth, that he must die: He hath still occasion to anticipate his terrors:
for the avoiding of an invading evil.) But man foreknoweth, that he must die: He hath still occasion to anticipate his terrors:
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that which will be, and certainly and shortly will be, is in a manner as if it were already.
that which will be, and Certainly and shortly will be, is in a manner as if it were already.
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And therefore fore-knowledge makes us as if we were alway dying:
And Therefore foreknowledge makes us as if we were always dying:
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We see our Graves, our weeping Friends, our fore-described corruption and dismal state, and so our life is a continual Death.
We see our Graves, our weeping Friends, our fore-described corruption and dismal state, and so our life is a continual Death.
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And thus Death is an enemy to Nature.
And thus Death is an enemy to Nature.
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2. But this is not all, nor the greatest enmity that Death hath to the godly.
2. But this is not all, nor the greatest enmity that Death hath to the godly.
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It is a lamentable hinderance to the work of Grace, as I shall shew you next in ten particulars.
It is a lamentable hindrance to the work of Grace, as I shall show you next in ten particulars.
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I. The fears of Death do much abate our Desires after God, as he is to be enjoyed by the separated soul.
I The fears of Death do much abate our Desires After God, as he is to be enjoyed by the separated soul.
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Though every believing holy soul, do love God above all, and take heaven for his home,
Though every believing holy soul, do love God above all, and take heaven for his home,
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and therefore sincerely longeth after it;
and Therefore sincerely Longeth After it;
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yet when we know that Death stands in the way, and that there is no coming thither,
yet when we know that Death Stands in the Way, and that there is no coming thither,
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but through this dreadfull narrow passage, this stoppeth and lamentably dulleth our desires:
but through this dreadful narrow passage, this stoppeth and lamentably dulleth our Desires:
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And so the Natural enmity, turneth to a Spiritual sorer enmity. For let a man be never so much a Saint, he will be still a Man ;
And so the Natural enmity, turns to a Spiritual Sorer enmity. For let a man be never so much a Saint, he will be still a Man;
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and therefore as Death will still be death, so nature will still be nature: And therefore death as death will be abhorred.
and Therefore as Death will still be death, so nature will still be nature: And Therefore death as death will be abhorred.
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And we are such timerous Sluggards, that we are easily discouraged by this Lyon in the way.
And we Are such timorous Sluggards, that we Are Easily discouraged by this lion in the Way.
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The ugly Porter affrighteth us from those grateful thoughts of the New Jerusalem, the City of God, the heavenly inheritance, which otherwise the blessed object would produce.
The ugly Porter affrighteth us from those grateful thoughts of the New Jerusalem, the city of God, the heavenly inheritance, which otherwise the blessed Object would produce.
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Our sanctified affections would be mounting upwards, and holy Love would be working towards its blessed object:
Our sanctified affections would be mounting upward, and holy Love would be working towards its blessed Object:
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but Death standing in the way, suppresseth our desires, and turns us back, and frighteneth us from our Fathers presence.
but Death standing in the Way, suppresses our Desires, and turns us back, and frighteneth us from our Father's presence.
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We look up to Christ and the Holy City, as to a precious Pearl in the bottom of the Sea,
We look up to christ and the Holy city, as to a precious Pearl in the bottom of the Sea,
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or as to a dear and faithfull Friend, that is beyond some dreadfull gulf: Fain we would enjoy him, but we dare not venture;
or as to a dear and faithful Friend, that is beyond Some dreadful gulf: Fain we would enjoy him, but we Dare not venture;
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we fear this dismal enemy in the way.
we Fear this dismal enemy in the Way.
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He that can recover his health by a pleasant medicine, doth take it without any great reluctancy:
He that can recover his health by a pleasant medicine, does take it without any great reluctancy:
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But if a leg or an arm must be cut off, or a stone cut out by a painful dangerous Incision, what a striving doth it cause between the contrary passions? the love of life, and the love of ease;
But if a leg or an arm must be Cut off, or a stone Cut out by a painful dangerous Incision, what a striving does it cause between the contrary passion? the love of life, and the love of ease;
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the fear of death, and the fear of suffering?
the Fear of death, and the Fear of suffering?
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Could we but come to Heaven as easily as innocent Adam might have done if he had conquered, what wings would it add to our desires? Might we be translated as Henoch, or conveyed thither in the Chariot of Elias, what Saint is there that would not long to see the face and glory of the Lord? Were it but to go to the top of a Mountain,
Could we but come to Heaven as Easily as innocent Adam might have done if he had conquered, what wings would it add to our Desires? Might we be translated as Henoch, or conveyed thither in the Chariot of Elias, what Saint is there that would not long to see the face and glory of the Lord? Were it but to go to the top of a Mountain,
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and there see Christ with Moses and Elias, in a glimpse of Glory, as did the three Disciples, who would not make haste,
and there see christ with Moses and Elias, in a glimpse of Glory, as did the three Disciples, who would not make haste,
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and say, It is good for us to be here, Matth. 17.1, 4. But to travell so chearfully with Abraham to the Mount of M•riah, to sacrifice an only Son,
and say, It is good for us to be Here, Matthew 17.1, 4. But to travel so cheerfully with Abraham to the Mount of M•riah, to sacrifice an only Son,
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or with a Martyr to the flames, is a harder task. This is the principal enmity of death;
or with a Martyr to the flames, is a harder task. This is the principal enmity of death;
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it deterreth our desires and thoughts from heaven:
it deterreth our Desires and thoughts from heaven:
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and maketh it a far harder matter to us, to long after God, then otherwise it would be:
and makes it a Far harder matter to us, to long After God, then otherwise it would be:
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Yea it causeth us to fly from him, even when we truly love him:
Yea it Causes us to fly from him, even when we truly love him:
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And where Faith and Love do work so strongly as to overcome these fears, yet do they meet with them as an enemy,
And where Faith and Love do work so strongly as to overcome these fears, yet do they meet with them as an enemy,
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and must fight before they overcome. 2. And as this Enemy dulleth our Desires, so doth it consequently cool our Love,
and must fight before they overcome. 2. And as this Enemy dulleth our Desires, so does it consequently cool our Love,
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as to the exercise, and it hindereth our hope, & much abateth the complacency and Joy, that we should have in the believing thoughts of Heaven:
as to the exercise, and it hindereth our hope, & much abateth the complacency and Joy, that we should have in the believing thoughts of Heaven:
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when we should be rejoycing in hope of the glory of God ( Rom. 5.2.) the face of death appearing to our thoughts, is naturally an enemy to our joy!
when we should be rejoicing in hope of the glory of God (Rom. 5.2.) the face of death appearing to our thoughts, is naturally an enemy to our joy!
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When we think of the grave, and of dissolution and corruption, and of our long abode in the places of darkness, of our contemned dust and scattered bones, this damps our joyfull thoughts of heaven,
When we think of the grave, and of dissolution and corruption, and of our long Abided in the places of darkness, of our contemned dust and scattered bones, this damps our joyful thoughts of heaven,
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if supernatural grace do not make us Conquerors.
if supernatural grace do not make us Conquerors.
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But if we might pass from earth to heaven, as from one room to another, what haste should we make in our desires? How joyfully should we think and speak of Heaven? Then we might live in the joy of the Holy Ghost,
But if we might pass from earth to heaven, as from one room to Another, what haste should we make in our Desires? How joyfully should we think and speak of Heaven? Then we might live in the joy of the Holy Ghost,
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and easily delight our selves in God, and Comfort would be our daily food. 3. Moreover, as our Natural Enemy doth thus occasion the abatement of Desire, and Love,
and Easily delight our selves in God, and Comfort would be our daily food. 3. Moreover, as our Natural Enemy does thus occasion the abatement of Desire, and Love,
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and Joy, so also of our Thankfulness for the Glory that is promised us.
and Joy, so also of our Thankfulness for the Glory that is promised us.
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God would have more praise from us, if we had more pleasing joyfull thoughts of our inheritance.
God would have more praise from us, if we had more pleasing joyful thoughts of our inheritance.
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We should magnifie him from day to day, when we remember how we shall magnifie him for ever.
We should magnify him from day to day, when we Remember how we shall magnify him for ever.
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Our hearts would be turned into thankfulness, and our tongues would be extolling our dear Redeemer,
Our hearts would be turned into thankfulness, and our tongues would be extolling our dear Redeemer,
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& sounding forth his praise whom we must praise for ever, if dreadful Death did not draw a veil, to hide the heavenly glory from us.
& sounding forth his praise whom we must praise for ever, if dreadful Death did not draw a veil, to hide the heavenly glory from us.
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4. And thus the dismall face of Death, doth hinder the heavenliness of our Conversation. Our Thoughts will be diverted, when our complacency and desire is abated:
4. And thus the dismal face of Death, does hinder the heavenliness of our Conversation. Our Thoughts will be diverted, when our complacency and desire is abated:
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Our minds will be willinger to grow strange to Heaven, when Death still mingleth terror in our meditations:
Our minds will be willinger to grow strange to Heaven, when Death still mingleth terror in our meditations:
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Whereas if we could have come to God in the way that was first appointed us,
Whereas if we could have come to God in the Way that was First appointed us,
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and could be cloathed with glory, without being stript of our present cloathing, by this terrible hand,
and could be clothed with glory, without being stripped of our present clothing, by this terrible hand,
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how familiarly should we then converse above? How readily would our Thoughts run out to Christ? meditation of that Glory would not be then so hard a work:
how familiarly should we then converse above? How readily would our Thoughts run out to christ? meditation of that Glory would not be then so hard a work:
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Our hearts would not be so backward to it, as now they are. 5. Faith is much hindered, and Infidelity much advantaged by Death:
Our hearts would not be so backward to it, as now they Are. 5. Faith is much hindered, and Infidelity much advantaged by Death:
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Look either to the state of soul or body, and you will easily perceive the truth of this.
Look either to the state of soul or body, and you will Easily perceive the truth of this.
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The state of a Soul incorporated, we know, by long experience:
The state of a Soul incorporated, we know, by long experience:
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what kind of apprehensions, volitions, and affections belong to a soul while it acteth in the Body, we feel or understand:
what kind of apprehensions, volitions, and affections belong to a soul while it Acts in the Body, we feel or understand:
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But what manner of knowledg, will or Love, what Joy, what sorrow, belong to souls that are separated from the Bodies, it is not possible for us now distinctly and formally to conceive.
But what manner of knowledge, will or Love, what Joy, what sorrow, belong to Souls that Are separated from the Bodies, it is not possible for us now distinctly and formally to conceive.
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And when men find themselves at a loss about the manner, they are tempted to doubt of the thing it self.
And when men find themselves At a loss about the manner, they Are tempted to doubt of the thing it self.
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The swarms of irreligious Infidels, that have denied the Immortality and separated existence of the soul, are too full a proof of this:
The swarms of irreligious Infidels, that have denied the Immortality and separated existence of the soul, Are too full a proof of this:
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And good men have been haunted with this horrible temptation. Had there been no death, we had not been liable to this dangerous assault.
And good men have been haunted with this horrible temptation. Had there been no death, we had not been liable to this dangerous assault.
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The opinion of the sleeping of the soul, till the Resurrection, is but a step to flat Infidelity;
The opinion of the sleeping of the soul, till the Resurrection, is but a step to flat Infidelity;
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and both of them hence receive their Life, because a soul in flesh, when it cannot conceive to its satisfaction, of the being, state,
and both of them hence receive their Life, Because a soul in Flesh, when it cannot conceive to its satisfaction, of thee being, state,
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or action of a separated soul, is the easier drawn to question or deny it. And in regard of the Body the difficulty and tryal is as great:
or actium of a separated soul, is the Easier drawn to question or deny it. And in regard of the Body the difficulty and trial is as great:
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That a corps resolved into dust;
That a corpse resolved into dust;
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and perhaps first devoured by some other body, and turned into its substance, should be reunited to its soul,
and perhaps First devoured by Some other body, and turned into its substance, should be Reunited to its soul,
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and so become a glorified body, is a point not easie for unsanctified nature to believe.
and so become a glorified body, is a point not easy for unsanctified nature to believe.
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When Paul preached of the Resurrection, to the learned Athenians, some mocked, and others turn'd off that Discourse, Acts 17.32.
When Paul preached of the Resurrection, to the learned Athenians, Some mocked, and Others turned off that Discourse, Acts 17.32.
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It is no easier to believe the Resurrection of the Body, then the Immortality or separated Existence of the Soul. Most of the world,
It is no Easier to believe the Resurrection of the Body, then the Immortality or separated Existence of the Soul. Most of the world,
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even Heathens and Infidels do confess the later, but few of them comparatively believe the former.
even heathens and Infidels do confess the later, but few of them comparatively believe the former.
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And if sin had not let in Death upon our Nature, this perillous difficulty had been prevented:
And if since had not let in Death upon our Nature, this perilous difficulty had been prevented:
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Then we should not have bin puzzled with the thoughts of either a corrupted Body, or a separated Soul.
Then we should not have been puzzled with the thoughts of either a corrupted Body, or a separated Soul.
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6. And consequently by all this already mentioned, our Endeavors meet with a great impediment.
6. And consequently by all this already mentioned, our Endeavors meet with a great impediment.
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If Death weaken Faith, Desire, and Hope, it must needs dull our Endeavors. The deterred, discouraged soul moves slowly in the way of life:
If Death weaken Faith, Desire, and Hope, it must needs dull our Endeavors. The deterred, discouraged soul moves slowly in the Way of life:
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Whereas if Death were not in our way, how chearfully should we run towards Heaven? Our thoughts of it would be still sweet,
Whereas if Death were not in our Way, how cheerfully should we run towards Heaven? Our thoughts of it would be still sweet,
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and these would be a powerfull Spring to action? When the Will goes with full Sails, the commanded faculty will the more easily follow.
and these would be a powerful Spring to actium? When the Will Goes with full Sails, the commanded faculty will the more Easily follow.
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We should long so earnestly to be in Heaven, if Death were not in the way, that nothing could easily stop us in our course? How earnestly should we pray? How seriously should we meditate and conser of Heaven? and part with any thing to attain it? But that wh•ch dulls our Desires of the End, must needs be an Enemy to holy Diligence,
We should long so earnestly to be in Heaven, if Death were not in the Way, that nothing could Easily stop us in our course? How earnestly should we pray? How seriously should we meditate and Conserve of Heaven? and part with any thing to attain it? But that wh•ch dulls our Desires of the End, must needs be an Enemy to holy Diligence,
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and dull us in the use of means. 7. This Enemy also doth dangerously tempt us to fall in love with present things,
and dull us in the use of means. 7. This Enemy also does dangerously tempt us to fallen in love with present things,
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and to take up the miserable Portion of the worldling:
and to take up the miserable Portion of the worldling:
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when it hath weakened faith, and cooled our desires to the life to come, we shall be tempted to think that its best take such pleasure as may here be had,
when it hath weakened faith, and cooled our Desires to the life to come, we shall be tempted to think that its best take such pleasure as may Here be had,
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and feed on that where a sensual mind hath less discouragement.
and feed on that where a sensual mind hath less discouragement.
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Whereas, if Death did not stand in the way, and darken Heaven to us, and turn back our desires,
Whereas, if Death did not stand in the Way, and darken Heaven to us, and turn back our Desires,
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how easily should we get above thes• trifles, and perceive the vanity of all below, and how unworthy they are to be once regarded!
how Easily should we get above thes• trifles, and perceive the vanity of all below, and how unworthy they Are to be once regarded!
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8. Moreover it is much long of this last Enemy, that God is so dishonoured by the Fears and droopings of believers.
8. Moreover it is much long of this last Enemy, that God is so dishonoured by the Fears and droopings of believers.
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They are but imperfectly yet freed from this bondage: and accordingly they walk.
They Are but imperfectly yet freed from this bondage: and accordingly they walk.
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Whereas if the King of terrors were removed, we should have less of Fear, and more of Love,
Whereas if the King of terrors were removed, we should have less of fear, and more of Love,
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as living more in the sight and sense of Love:
as living more in the sighed and sense of Love:
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And then we should glorifie the God of Love, and appear to the world as men of another world,
And then we should Glorify the God of Love, and appear to the world as men of Another world,
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and shew them the faith and hope of Saints, in the heavenly chearfulness of our lives;
and show them the faith and hope of Saints, in the heavenly cheerfulness of our lives;
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and no more dishonour the Lord and our profession, by our uncomfortable despondencies as we do.
and no more dishonour the Lord and our profession, by our uncomfortable Despondencies as we do.
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9. Moreover it is much long of this last Enemy that many true Christians cannot perceive their own sincerity,
9. Moreover it is much long of this last Enemy that many true Christians cannot perceive their own sincerity,
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but are overwhelmd with doubts and troublesome fears, lest they have not the faith and hope of Saints,
but Are overwhelmed with doubts and troublesome fears, lest they have not the faith and hope of Saints,
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and lest the Love of God abide not in them, and lest their hearts are more on earth then Heaven.
and lest the Love of God abide not in them, and lest their hearts Are more on earth then Heaven.
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When they find themselves afraid of dying, and to have dark amazing thoughts about eternity,
When they find themselves afraid of dying, and to have dark amazing thoughts about eternity,
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and to think with less trouble and fear of earth then of the life to come, this makes them think that they are yet but worldlings,
and to think with less trouble and Fear of earth then of the life to come, this makes them think that they Are yet but worldlings,
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and have not placed their happiness with God: when perhaps it is but the fear of death that causeth these unjust: conclusions.
and have not placed their happiness with God: when perhaps it is but the Fear of death that Causes these unjust: conclusions.
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Christian, I shall tell thee more anon, that God may be truly loved and desired by thee,
Christian, I shall tell thee more anon, that God may be truly loved and desired by thee,
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and Heaven may be much more valued then Earth, and yet the natural fears of death that standeth in thy way may much perplex thee,
and Heaven may be much more valued then Earth, and yet the natural fears of death that Stands in thy Way may much perplex thee,
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& make thee think that thou art averse from God, when indeed thou art but averse from Death,
& make thee think that thou art averse from God, when indeed thou art but averse from Death,
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because yet this Enemy is not overcome. 10. Lastly, this Enemy is not the smallest cause of many of our particular sins,
Because yet this Enemy is not overcome. 10. Lastly, this Enemy is not the Smallest cause of many of our particular Sins,
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and of the apostacie of many hypocrit•s. Indeeed it is one of the strongest of our temptations.
and of the apostasy of many hypocrit•s. Indeeed it is one of the Strongest of our temptations.
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Before man sinned, none could take away his life but God, and God would not have done it for any thing but sin.
Before man sinned, none could take away his life but God, and God would not have done it for any thing but since.
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So that man had no temptation from the malice of enemies, or the pride of Conquerours,
So that man had no temptation from the malice of enemies, or the pride of Conquerors,
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or the fury of the passionate, or the power of Tyrants to be afraid of death,
or the fury of the passionate, or the power of Tyrants to be afraid of death,
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and to use any unlawfull means to scape it. An avoidable d•ath from the hand of God, he was obliged moderately to fear;
and to use any unlawful means to escape it. an avoidable d•ath from the hand of God, he was obliged moderately to Fear;
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that is, to be afraid of sinning lest he die (else God would not have threatened him,
that is, to be afraid of sinning lest he die (Else God would not have threatened him,
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if he would not have had him make use of a preventing fear.) But now we have an unavoidable death to fear,
if he would not have had him make use of a preventing Fear.) But now we have an unavoidable death to Fear,
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and also an untimely death from the hand of man by Gods permission: And the fear of these is a powerfull temptation.
and also an untimely death from the hand of man by God's permission: And the Fear of these is a powerful temptation.
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Otherwise Abraham would not have distrustfully equivocated as he did to save his life, Gen. 20.11. and Isaac after him do the same, when he sojourned in the same place, Gen. 26.7.
Otherwise Abraham would not have distrustfully equivocated as he did to save his life, Gen. 20.11. and Isaac After him do the same, when he sojourned in the same place, Gen. 26.7.
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If the fear of Death were not a strong temptation, Peter would not have thrice denyed Christ,
If the Fear of Death were not a strong temptation, Peter would not have thrice denied christ,
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and that after so late a warning and engagement: nor would all his Disciples have forsaken him and fled, Matth. 26.56.
and that After so late a warning and engagement: nor would all his Disciples have forsaken him and fled, Matthew 26.56.
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Nor would Martyrs have a special reward, nor would Christ have been put to call upon his Disciples, that they Fear not them that can kill the body, Luke 12.4. and to declare to men the necessity of self-deniall in this point of Life, and that none can be his Disciple, that loves his Life before him, Matth. 16.39. Luke 14.26. He is a Christian indeed that so Loveth God, that he will not sin to save his Life.
Nor would Martyrs have a special reward, nor would christ have been put to call upon his Disciples, that they fear not them that can kill the body, Lycia 12.4. and to declare to men the necessity of self-denial in this point of Life, and that none can be his Disciple, that loves his Life before him, Matthew 16.39. Lycia 14.26. He is a Christian indeed that so Loves God, that he will not sin to save his Life.
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But what is it that an hypocrite will not do to escape Death? He will equivocate and forswear himself with the Jesuite and Familist:
But what is it that an hypocrite will not do to escape Death? He will equivocate and forswear himself with the Jesuit and Familist:
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He will forsake not only his dearest friend, but Christ also and his Conscience.
He will forsake not only his dearest friend, but christ also and his Conscience.
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What a multitude of the most haynous sins are daily committed through the fears of death? Thousands where the Inquisition ruleth are kept in Popery by it:
What a multitude of the most heinous Sins Are daily committed through the fears of death? Thousands where the Inquisition Ruleth Are kept in Popery by it:
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And thousands are kept in Mahometanism by it: Thousands are drawn by it to betray their Countries; to deny the truth;
And thousands Are kept in Mahometanism by it: Thousands Are drawn by it to betray their Countries; to deny the truth;
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to betray the Church and cause of Christ; and finally to betray their souls unto perdition:
to betray the Church and cause of christ; and finally to betray their Souls unto perdition:
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some of them presume to deny Christ wilfully, because that Peter had pardon that denyed him through surprize, and through infirmity:
Some of them presume to deny christ wilfully, Because that Peter had pardon that denied him through surprise, and through infirmity:
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But they will not Repent with Peter, and die for him after their repentance.
But they will not repent with Peter, and die for him After their Repentance.
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He that hath the power of an Hypocrites life, may prescribe him what he shall b•lieve and do;
He that hath the power of an Hypocrites life, may prescribe him what he shall b•lieve and do;
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may write him down the Rule of his Religion, and tell him what changes he shall make, what oaths he shall take, what party he shall side with,
may write him down the Rule of his Religion, and tell him what changes he shall make, what Oaths he shall take, what party he shall side with,
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and command h•m so many sins a day, as you make your horse go so many miles.
and command h•m so many Sins a day, as you make your horse go so many miles.
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Satan, no doubt, had much experience of the power of this temptation, when he boasted so confidently of it against:
Satan, no doubt, had much experience of the power of this temptation, when he boasted so confidently of it against:
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Job (2.4.) Skin for skin, and all that a man hath he will give for his life: Job (2.4.) Skin for skin, and all that a man hath he will give for his life:
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And its true, no doubt, of those that love nothing better then their lives. Satan thought that the fear of Death would make a man do any thing;
And its true, no doubt, of those that love nothing better then their lives. Satan Thought that the Fear of Death would make a man do any thing;
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And of too many he may boldly make this boast [ Let me but have power of their Lives,
And of too many he may boldly make this boast [ Let me but have power of their Lives,
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and I will make them say any thing, and swear any thing, and be for any cause or party,
and I will make them say any thing, and swear any thing, and be for any cause or party,
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and do any thing against God or man.
and do any thing against God or man.
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] When less•r matters can do so much, as common sad experience sheweth us, no wonder if the fear of death can do it.] When less•r matters can do so much, as Common sad experience shows us, no wonder if the Fear of death can do it.
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In brief, you may see by what is said, that Death is become an Enemy to our Souls, by being first the Enemy of our Natures:
In brief, you may see by what is said, that Death is become an Enemy to our Souls, by being First the Enemy of our Nature's:
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The Interest of our Bodies works much on our Souls, much more the Interest of the whole man.
The Interest of our Bodies works much on our Souls, much more the Interest of the Whole man.
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The principle of self-love was planted in Nature in order to self-preservation, and the government of the world:
The principle of Self-love was planted in Nature in order to self-preservation, and the government of the world:
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Nature doth necessarily abhor its own destruction.
Nature does necessarily abhor its own destruction.
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And therefore this destruction standing in the way, is become an exceeding great hindrance to our affections, which tak•s them off from the life to come.
And Therefore this destruction standing in the Way, is become an exceeding great hindrance to our affections, which tak•s them off from the life to come.
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1. It is a very great hindrance to the Conversion of those that are yet carnal, imprisoned in their unbelief.
1. It is a very great hindrance to the Conversion of those that Are yet carnal, imprisoned in their unbelief.
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It is hard to win their hearts to such a state of Hap•in•ss, that cannot be obtained but by yielding unto death?
It is hard to win their hearts to such a state of Hap•in•ss, that cannot be obtained but by yielding unto death?
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2. And to the truly godly it is naturally an impediment, and a great temptation in the points before expressed:
2. And to the truly godly it is naturally an impediment, and a great temptation in the points before expressed:
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And though it prevail not against them, it exceedingly hindereth them.
And though it prevail not against them, it exceedingly hindereth them.
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And thus I have shewed you, that Death is an Enemy, further then, I doubt, the most consider of.
And thus I have showed you, that Death is an Enemy, further then, I doubt, the most Consider of.
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If the unbeliever shall here tell me, that Death is not the fruit of sin,
If the unbeliever shall Here tell me, that Death is not the fruit of since,
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but natural to man, though he had never sinned, and therefore that I lay all this on God:
but natural to man, though he had never sinned, and Therefore that I lay all this on God:
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I answer him, that Mortality, as it signifyeth a posse mori, a natural capacity of dying, was naturall to us in our innocency:
I answer him, that Mortality, as it signifieth a posse Mori, a natural capacity of dying, was natural to us in our innocency:
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or else Death could not be threatened as a penalty:
or Else Death could not be threatened as a penalty:
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And if I grant as much of a naturall disposition in the Body to a dissolution,
And if I grant as much of a natural disposition in the Body to a dissolution,
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if not prevented by a Glorifying change, it will no whit advantage their impious cause.
if not prevented by a Glorifying change, it will no whit advantage their impious cause.
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But withall man was then so far Immortall, as that he had a posse non mori, a naturall capacity of not dying;
But withal man was then so Far Immortal, as that he had a posse non Mori, a natural capacity of not dying;
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and the morietur vel non morietur, the actuall event of Life or Death, was laid by the Lord of Life and Death, upon his obedience or disobedience.
and the morietur vel non morietur, the actual event of Life or Death, was laid by the Lord of Life and Death, upon his Obedience or disobedience.
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And man having sinned, Justice must be done, and so we came under a non posse non mori, an impossibility of escaping death (ordinarily,) because of the peremptory sentence of our Judge:
And man having sinned, justice must be done, and so we Come under a non posse non Mori, an impossibility of escaping death (ordinarily,) Because of the peremptory sentence of our Judge:
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But the day of our deliverance is at hand, when we shall attain a non posse mori, a certain consummate Immortality,
But the day of our deliverance is At hand, when we shall attain a non posse Mori, a certain consummate Immortality,
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when the last Enemy Death shall be destroyed: And how that is done I shall next enquire.
when the last Enemy Death shall be destroyed: And how that is done I shall next inquire.
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SECT. II. YOU have seen the ugly face of Death ;
SECT. II YOU have seen the ugly face of Death;
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you are next to see a little of the Love of our great Redeemer. You have heard what sin hath done:
you Are next to see a little of the Love of our great Redeemer. You have herd what since hath done:
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you are next to hear what Grace hath done, and what it will do. You have seen the strength of the Enemy :
you Are next to hear what Grace hath done, and what it will do. You have seen the strength of the Enemy:
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you are now to take notice of the victory of the Redeemer, and see how he conquereth all this strength.
you Are now to take notice of the victory of the Redeemer, and see how he conquereth all this strength.
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1. The Beginning of the conquest is in this world : 2. The perfection will not be till the day of Resurrection, when this Last Enemy shall be destroyed.
1. The Beginning of the conquest is in this world: 2. The perfection will not be till the day of Resurrection, when this Last Enemy shall be destroyed.
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1. Meritoriously Death is conquered by Death. The Death of sinners, by the Mediators Death.
1. Meritoriously Death is conquered by Death. The Death of Sinners, by the Mediators Death.
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Not that he intended in his Meritorious work, to save us from the stroke of death by a prevention;
Not that he intended in his Meritorious work, to save us from the stroke of death by a prevention;
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but to deliver us from it after by a Resurrection.
but to deliver us from it After by a Resurrection.
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For since by man came death, by man also came the Resurrection from the dead, I Cor. 15.21. Forasmuch as the children were partakers of flesh and blood, he also hims•lf likewise took part with them;
For since by man Come death, by man also Come the Resurrection from the dead, I Cor. 15.21. Forasmuch as the children were partakers of Flesh and blood, he also hims•lf likewise took part with them;
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that he might destroy him through death, that had the power of death, that is the Devil;
that he might destroy him through death, that had the power of death, that is the devil;
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and deliver them who through fear of death were all their life time subject unto bondage, Heb. 2.14, 15. Satan as Gods Executioner,and deliver them who through Fear of death were all their life time Subject unto bondage, Hebrew 2.14, 15. Satan as God's Executioner,
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and as the prosperous tempter, is said to have had the power of death:
and as the prosperous tempter, is said to have had the power of death:
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The fears of this dreadfull Executioner are a continuall bondage, which we are lyable to through all our lives, till we perceive the deliverance Which the Death of the Lord of Life hath purchased us. 1. By Death Christ hath satisfied the Justice that was armed by sin against us. 2. By Death he hath shewed us, that Death is a tolerable Evil,
The fears of this dreadful Executioner Are a continual bondage, which we Are liable to through all our lives, till we perceive the deliverance Which the Death of the Lord of Life hath purchased us. 1. By Death christ hath satisfied the justice that was armed by since against us. 2. By Death he hath showed us, that Death is a tolerable Evil,
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and to be yielded to in hope of following life. 2. Actually he conquered Death by his Resurrection.
and to be yielded to in hope of following life. 2. Actually he conquered Death by his Resurrection.
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This was the day of Grace's triumph: This day he shewed to Heaven, to Hell, and to Earth, that Death was conquerable;
This was the day of Grace's triumph: This day he showed to Heaven, to Hell, and to Earth, that Death was conquerable;
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yea that his personal Death was actually overcome.
yea that his personal Death was actually overcome.
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The blessed souls beheld it to their Joy, beholding in the Resurrection of their Head, a virtual resurrection of their own Bodies.
The blessed Souls beheld it to their Joy, beholding in the Resurrection of their Head, a virtual resurrection of their own Bodies.
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The Devils saw it, and therefore saw that they had no hopes of holding the Bodies of the Saints in the power of the grave.
The Devils saw it, and Therefore saw that they had no hope's of holding the Bodies of the Saints in the power of the grave.
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The damned souls were acquainted with it, and therefore knew that their sinfull bodies must be restored to bear their part in suffering.
The damned Souls were acquainted with it, and Therefore knew that their sinful bodies must be restored to bear their part in suffering.
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The Believing Saints on earth perceive it, and therefore see that their bonds are broken, and that to the righteous there is hope in death ;
The Believing Saints on earth perceive it, and Therefore see that their bonds Are broken, and that to the righteous there is hope in death;
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and that our Head being actually risen, assureth us that we shall also Rise. For if we believe that Jesus dyed and Rose again;
and that our Head being actually risen, assureth us that we shall also Rise. For if we believe that jesus died and Rose again;
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even so them also which steep in Jesus, will God bring with him, 1 Thes. 4.14. And as Christ being raised from the dead, dyeth no more, death hath no more dominion over him :even so them also which steep in jesus, will God bring with him, 1 Thebes 4.14. And as christ being raised from the dead, Dies no more, death hath no more dominion over him:
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So shall we Rise and die no more. This was the beginning of the Churches Triumph.
So shall we Rise and die no more. This was the beginning of the Churches Triumph.
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This is the day that the Lord hath made (even the day which the Church on Earth must celebrate, with joy and praise, till the day of our Resurrection) We will be glad and rejoyce therein, Psam 118.24.This is the day that the Lord hath made (even the day which the Church on Earth must celebrate, with joy and praise, till the day of our Resurrection) We will be glad and rejoice therein, Psam 118.24.
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The Resurrection of our Lord hath 1. Assured us of the consummation of his satisfaction. 2. Of the truth of all his Word,
The Resurrection of our Lord hath 1. Assured us of the consummation of his satisfaction. 2. Of the truth of all his Word,
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and so of his promises of our Resurrection. 3. That Death is actually conquered, and a Resurrection possible. 4. That believers shall certainly Rise,
and so of his promises of our Resurrection. 3. That Death is actually conquered, and a Resurrection possible. 4. That believers shall Certainly Rise,
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when their Head and Saviour is Risen, to prepare them an everlasting Kingdom, and to assure them, that thus he will Raise them at the last.
when their Head and Saviour is Risen, to prepare them an everlasting Kingdom, and to assure them, that thus he will Raise them At the last.
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A bare promise would not have been so strong a help to faith, as the actual Rising of Christ,
A bore promise would not have been so strong a help to faith, as the actual Rising of christ,
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as a pledge of the performance: But now Christ is Risen and become the first fruits of them that sleep. 1. Cor. 15.20. For because he Liveth, we shall live also, John 14.19.
as a pledge of the performance: But now christ is Risen and become the First fruits of them that sleep. 1. Cor. 15.20. For Because he Lives, we shall live also, John 14.19.
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3. The next degree of destruction to this Enemy, was by the gift of his Justifying and Sanctifying grace. Four special benefits were then bestowed on us, which are Antidotes against the Enmity of Death. 1. One is, the gift of Saving Faith, by which we look beyond the grave, as far as to eternity.
3. The next degree of destruction to this Enemy, was by the gift of his Justifying and Sanctifying grace. Four special benefits were then bestowed on us, which Are Antidotes against the Enmity of Death. 1. One is, the gift of Saving Faith, by which we look beyond the grave, as Far as to eternity.
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And this doth most powerfully disable Death to terrifie and discourage us;
And this does most powerfully disable Death to terrify and discourage us;
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and raiseth us above our Natural fears, and sheweth us (though but in a glass) the exceeding eternal weight of glory which churlish Death shall help us to.
and Raiseth us above our Natural fears, and shows us (though but in a glass) the exceeding Eternal weight of glory which churlish Death shall help us to.
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So that when the eye of the unb•liever looketh no further then the grave, believing souls can enter into Heaven,
So that when the eye of the unb•liever looks no further then the grave, believing Souls can enter into Heaven,
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and see their glorified Lord, and thence fetch Love, and Hope, and Joy, notwithstanding the terrors of interposing death.
and see their glorified Lord, and thence fetch Love, and Hope, and Joy, notwithstanding the terrors of interposing death.
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The eye of Faith foreseeth the salvation ready to be revealed in the last time,
The eye of Faith Foreseeth the salvation ready to be revealed in the last time,
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and causeth us therein greatly to rejoyce, though now for a season (if need be) we are in heaviness through manifold temptations. and Causes us therein greatly to rejoice, though now for a season (if need be) we Are in heaviness through manifold temptations.
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And so vic•orious is this Faith against all the storms that do assault us, that the tryal of it,
And so vic•orious is this Faith against all the storms that do assault us, that the trial of it,
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though with fire, doth but discover that it is much more precious then Gold that perisheth,
though with fire, does but discover that it is much more precious then Gold that Perishes,
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and it shall be found unto praise and hoour, and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ;
and it shall be found unto praise and hoour, and glory At the appearing of jesus christ;
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whom having never seen in the flesh we Love, and though now we see him not,
whom having never seen in the Flesh we Love, and though now we see him not,
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yet believing we rejoyce with unspeakable glorious joy, 1 Pet. 1.5, 6, 7, 8, 9. and shall shortly receive the end of our Faith, the salvation of our souls. yet believing we rejoice with unspeakable glorious joy, 1 Pet. 1.5, 6, 7, 8, 9. and shall shortly receive the end of our Faith, the salvation of our Souls.
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Thus Faith, though it destroy not. Death it self, destroyeth the malignity and enmity of death:
Thus Faith, though it destroy not. Death it self, Destroyeth the malignity and enmity of death:
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while it seeth the things that are beyond it, and the time when death shall be destroyed,
while it sees the things that Are beyond it, and the time when death shall be destroyed,
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and the Life where death shall be no more.
and the Life where death shall be no more.
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Faith is like Davids three mighty men, that brake through the host of the Philistines, to fetch him the waters of Bethlehem, for which he longed, 2 Sam. 23.15, 16. When the thirsty soul saith, 0 that one would give me drink of the waters of Salvation !
Faith is like Davids three mighty men, that brake through the host of the philistines, to fetch him the waters of Bethlehem, for which he longed, 2 Sam. 23.15, 16. When the thirsty soul Says, 0 that one would give me drink of the waters of Salvation!
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Faith breaks through death which standeth in the way, and fetcheth these living waters to the soul.
Faith breaks through death which Stands in the Way, and Fetches these living waters to the soul.
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We may say of death, as it is said of the world, 1. John 5.4, 5. Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world:
We may say of death, as it is said of the world, 1. John 5.4, 5. Whatsoever is born of God Overcometh the world:
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and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our Faith:
and this is the victory that Overcometh the world, even our Faith:
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who is he that overcometh, but he that believeth ? &c. For greater is he that is in us,
who is he that Overcometh, but he that Believeth? etc. For greater is he that is in us,
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then he that is in the world : 1 John 4.4. The believing Soul foreseeing the day when Death shall be swallowed up in Victory, may sing beforehand the triumphing song, O Death, where is thy sting? O grave where is thy Victory ? 1 Cor. 15.54, 55. For this cause we faint not;
then he that is in the world: 1 John 4.4. The believing Soul Foreseeing the day when Death shall be swallowed up in Victory, may sing beforehand the triumphing song, Oh Death, where is thy sting? O grave where is thy Victory? 1 Cor. 15.54, 55. For this cause we faint not;
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though our outward man perish, our inward man is renewed day by day:
though our outward man perish, our inward man is renewed day by day:
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For our light affliction (though it reach to death) which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding eternall weight of glory;
For our Light affliction (though it reach to death) which is but for a moment, works for us a Far more exceeding Eternal weight of glory;
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while we look not at the things that are seen, but at the things which are not seen:
while we look not At the things that Are seen, but At the things which Are not seen:
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for the things which are seen are temporall (and therefore not worthy to be looked at) but the things that are not seen are eternal, and therefore more prevalent with a believing Soul,for the things which Are seen Are temporal (and Therefore not worthy to be looked At) but the things that Are not seen Are Eternal, and Therefore more prevalent with a believing Soul,
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then either the enticing pleasures of sin for a season, or the light and short afflictions,
then either the enticing pleasures of since for a season, or the Light and short afflictions,
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or the death that standeth in our way, 2 Cor. 5.16, 17, 18. Heb. 11.24, 25, 26.
or the death that Stands in our Way, 2 Cor. 5.16, 17, 18. Hebrew 11.24, 25, 26.
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2. A second Antidote against the Enmity of Death, that is given us at the time of our Conversion, is, The Pardon of our sins,
2. A second Antidote against the Enmity of Death, that is given us At the time of our Conversion, is, The Pardon of our Sins,
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and Justification of our persons, by the blood and merits of Jesus Christ. and Justification of our Persons, by the blood and merits of jesus christ.
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When once we are forgiven, we are out of the reach of the greatest terror, being saved from the second death ;
When once we Are forgiven, we Are out of the reach of the greatest terror, being saved from the second death;
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Though we must feel the killing stroke, we are delivered from the damning stroke. Yea more then so, it shall save us by d•stroying us:
Though we must feel the killing stroke, we Are Delivered from the damning stroke. Yea more then so, it shall save us by d•stroying us:
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It shall let us into the glorious presence of our Lord, by taking us from the presence of our mortal friends:
It shall let us into the glorious presence of our Lord, by taking us from the presence of our Mortal Friends:
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It shall help us into Eternity, by cutting off our Time. For in the hour that we were justified,
It shall help us into Eternity, by cutting off our Time. For in the hour that we were justified,
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and made the Adopted s•ns of God, we were also made the Heirs of Heaven, even Coheirs with Christ, and shall be glorified with him, when we have suffered with him, Rom. 8.17.
and made the Adopted s•ns of God, we were also made the Heirs of Heaven, even Coheirs with christ, and shall be glorified with him, when we have suffered with him, Rom. 8.17.
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As Death was promoting the Life of the world, when it was killing the Lord of Life himself:
As Death was promoting the Life of the world, when it was killing the Lord of Life himself:
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So is it hastening the deliverance of believers, when it seems to be undoing them.
So is it hastening the deliverance of believers, when it seems to be undoing them.
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No wonder if Death be that mans terror, that must be conveyed by it into Hell,
No wonder if Death be that men terror, that must be conveyed by it into Hell,
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or that imagineth that he shall perish as the beast:
or that imagineth that he shall perish as the beast:
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But to him that knows it will be his passage into Rest, and that Angels shall convey his Soul to Christ, what an Antidote is there ready for his faith to use against the enmity and excess of fears? Hence faith proceedeth in its triumph, 1 Cor. 15.56, 57. The sting of death is sin,
But to him that knows it will be his passage into Rest, and that Angels shall convey his Soul to christ, what an Antidote is there ready for his faith to use against the enmity and excess of fears? Hence faith Proceedeth in its triumph, 1 Cor. 15.56, 57. The sting of death is since,
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and the strength of sin is the Law: But thanks be to God that giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. and the strength of since is the Law: But thanks be to God that gives us the victory through our Lord jesus christ.
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Let him inordinately fear death, that is loth to be with Christ, or that is yet the heir of death eternall:
Let him inordinately Fear death, that is loath to be with christ, or that is yet the heir of death Eternal:
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Let him fear that is yet in the bondage of his sin, and in the power of the prince of darkness,
Let him Fear that is yet in the bondage of his since, and in the power of the Prince of darkness,
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and is not by Justification delivered from the curse: But joy and holy triumph are more seemly for the Justified.
and is not by Justification Delivered from the curse: But joy and holy triumph Are more seemly for the Justified.
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3. A third Antidote against the Enmity of death, is the Holiness of the soul : By this the Power of sin is mortified ;
3. A third Antidote against the Enmity of death, is the Holiness of the soul: By this the Power of sin is mortified;
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and therefore the fears of death cannot actuate and use it, as in others they may do:
and Therefore the fears of death cannot actuate and use it, as in Others they may do:
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By this the Interest of the flesh is cast aside as nothing, and the flesh it self is crucified with Christ:
By this the Interest of the Flesh is cast aside as nothing, and the Flesh it self is Crucified with christ:
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and therefore the destruction of the flesh will seem the more tolerable, and the fears of it will be a less temptation to the Soul. By this we are already crucified to the world, and the world to us :
and Therefore the destruction of the Flesh will seem the more tolerable, and the fears of it will be a less temptation to the Soul. By this we Are already Crucified to the world, and the world to us:
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and therefore we can more easily leave the world: We now live by another Life then we did before;
and Therefore we can more Easily leave the world: We now live by Another Life then we did before;
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being dead in our selves, our life is hid with Christ in God ; and being crucified with Christ, we now so Live, as that it is not we, but Christ Liveth in us:
being dead in our selves, our life is hid with christ in God; and being Crucified with christ, we now so Live, as that it is not we, but christ Lives in us:
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the life which we Live in the flesh is by the faith of the Son of God that hath loved us, Gal. 2.20. The things that made this life too dear to us, are now as it were annihilated to us;the life which we Live in the Flesh is by the faith of the Son of God that hath loved us, Gal. 2.20. The things that made this life too dear to us, Are now as it were annihilated to us;
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and when we see they are Nothing, they can do nothing with us.
and when we see they Are Nothing, they can do nothing with us.
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Sanctification also maketh us so weary of sin, as being our hated enemy, that we are the more willing to die, that it may die that causeth us to die.
Sanctification also makes us so weary of since, as being our hated enemy, that we Are the more willing to die, that it may die that Causes us to die.
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And especially, the Holy Ghost, which we then receive, is in us a Divine and heavenly Nature,
And especially, the Holy Ghost, which we then receive, is in us a Divine and heavenly Nature,
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and so inclineth us to God and Heaven. This Nature principally consisteth in the superlative Love of God.
and so Inclineth us to God and Heaven. This Nature principally Consisteth in the superlative Love of God.
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And Love carryeth out the soul to the beloved.
And Love Carrieth out the soul to the Beloved.
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As the Nature of a prisoner in a dungeon carryeth him to desire Liberty and light;
As the Nature of a prisoner in a dungeon Carrieth him to desire Liberty and Light;
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so the Nature of a holy Soul in flesh, inclineth it to desire to be with Christ.
so the Nature of a holy Soul in Flesh, Inclineth it to desire to be with christ.
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As Love maketh husband and wife, and dearest friends to think the time long while they are asunder;
As Love makes husband and wife, and dearest Friends to think the time long while they Are asunder;
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so doth the Love of the Soul to God.
so does the Love of the Soul to God.
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How fain would the holy loving Soul behold the pleased face of God, and be glorified in the beholding of his glory,
How fain would the holy loving Soul behold the pleased face of God, and be glorified in the beholding of his glory,
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and live under the fullest influences of his Love! This is our conquest over the Enmity of death.
and live under the Fullest influences of his Love! This is our conquest over the Enmity of death.
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As strong as Death is, Love is stronger, Eccles. 8.6, 7. Love is strong as death — the coales thereof are coales of fire, a most vehement flame (which will not by the terrible face of death be hindered from ascending up to God.) Many waters cannot quench Love,
As strong as Death is, Love is Stronger, Eccles. 8.6, 7. Love is strong as death — the coals thereof Are coals of fire, a most vehement flame (which will not by the terrible face of death be hindered from ascending up to God.) Many waters cannot quench Love,
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neither can the floods drown it:
neither can the floods drown it:
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if a man would give all the substance of his house for Love (that is, to bribe it and divert it from its object) it would utterly be contemned. if a man would give all the substance of his house for Love (that is, to bribe it and divert it from its Object) it would utterly be contemned.
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If the Love of David could carry Jonathan to hazzard his life and deny a Kingdom for him,
If the Love of David could carry Johnathan to hazard his life and deny a Kingdom for him,
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and the Love of David to Absalom made him wish that he had dyed for him, and the Love of friends, (yea lustfull love) hath carryed many to cast away their lives;
and the Love of David to Absalom made him wish that he had died for him, and the Love of Friends, (yea lustful love) hath carried many to cast away their lives;
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no wonder if the Love of God in his Saints prevail against the fear of death.
no wonder if the Love of God in his Saints prevail against the Fear of death.
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The power of holy Love made Moses say, Else let my name be blotted out of the book of life.
The power of holy Love made Moses say, Else let my name be blotted out of the book of life.
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And it made Paul say, that he could wish that he were accursed from Christ, for his brethren and kindred according to the flesh. ] Rom. 9.3.
And it made Paul say, that he could wish that he were accursed from christ, for his brothers and kindred according to the Flesh. ] Rom. 9.3.
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And doubtless he felt the fire burning in his breast, when he broke out into that triumphant challenge, Rom. 8.35, 36. to the end [ Who shall separate us from the love of God? Shall tribulation,
And doubtless he felt the fire burning in his breast, when he broke out into that triumphant challenge, Rom. 8.35, 36. to the end [ Who shall separate us from the love of God? Shall tribulation,
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or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? (As it is written,
or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? (As it is written,
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For thy sake we are killed all the day long;
For thy sake we Are killed all the day long;
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we are counted as Sheep to the slaughter.) Nay in all this we are more then Conquerours through him that loved us:
we Are counted as Sheep to the slaughter.) Nay in all this we Are more then Conquerors through him that loved us:
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For I am perswaded that neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers,
For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers,
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nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other Creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God;
nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other Creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God;
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which is in Chr•st Jesus our Lord.
which is in Chr•st jesus our Lord.
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] You see here what it is that conquereth the enmity of death, in our sanctification;] You see Here what it is that conquereth the enmity of death, in our sanctification;
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even that powerfull love of God that is then given us, which will go to him through the most cruel death.
even that powerful love of God that is then given us, which will go to him through the most cruel death.
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4. A fourth Antidote that is given us by Christ, against the Enmity of Death, is the Holy Ghost, as he is the Comforter of the Saints.
4. A fourth Antidote that is given us by christ, against the Enmity of Death, is the Holy Ghost, as he is the Comforter of the Saints.
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He made it his work to corroborate and confirm them: As sin hath woven calamities into our lives, and filled us with troubles, and griefs, and fears;
He made it his work to corroborate and confirm them: As since hath woven calamities into our lives, and filled us with Troubles, and griefs, and fears;
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so Christ doth send his spirit to undo these works of Satan, and to be a Comforter as well as a Sanctifier to his members.
so christ does send his Spirit to undo these works of Satan, and to be a Comforter as well as a Sanctifier to his members.
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As the Sanctifying Spirit striveth against the enticing sinfull flesh, so the Comforting Spirit striveth against the troubling flesh;
As the Sanctifying Spirit striveth against the enticing sinful Flesh, so the Comforting Spirit striveth against the troubling Flesh;
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as also against the persecuting, as well as the tempting world, and the vexing as well as the tempting Devil.
as also against the persecuting, as well as the tempting world, and the vexing as well as the tempting devil.
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And greater is he that is in us, then he that is in the world, 1 John 4.4. The Spirit of Christ overcomes the disquieting as well as the tempting Spirit: But with some difference;And greater is he that is in us, then he that is in the world, 1 John 4.4. The Spirit of christ overcomes the disquieting as well as the tempting Spirit: But with Some difference;
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because our comforts are not in this life so necessary to us as our Holiness :
Because our comforts Are not in this life so necessary to us as our Holiness:
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Joy being part of our Reward, is not to be expected certainly or constantly, in any high degree, till we come to the state of our Reward:
Joy being part of our Reward, is not to be expected Certainly or constantly, in any high degree, till we come to the state of our Reward:
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And therefore though the Holy Ghost will carry on the work of Sanctification, universally, constantly and certainly in the Elect;
And Therefore though the Holy Ghost will carry on the work of Sanctification, universally, constantly and Certainly in the Elect;
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yet in many of them his Comforting work is more obscure, and interrupted: And yet he is a Conquerour here.
yet in many of them his Comforting work is more Obscure, and interrupted: And yet he is a Conqueror Here.
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For his works must be judged of in reference to their ends:
For his works must be judged of in Referente to their ends:
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And our comfort on earth is given us for our encouragement in holy wayes, that we be not stopt or diverted by the fear of enemies;
And our Comfort on earth is given us for our encouragement in holy ways, that we be not stopped or diverted by the Fear of enemies;
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and also to help on ou• love to God, and to quicken us in thanks,
and also to help on ou• love to God, and to quicken us in thanks,
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and praise, and draw up our hearts to the life to come, and make us more serviceable to others:
and praise, and draw up our hearts to the life to come, and make us more serviceable to Others:
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And such a measure of comfort, we shall have as conduceth to these ends, and is suitable to our present state,
And such a measure of Comfort, we shall have as conduceth to these ends, and is suitable to our present state,
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and the employment God hath for us in the world, if we do not wilfully grieve our Comforter, and quench our joyes.
and the employment God hath for us in the world, if we do not wilfully grieve our Comforter, and quench our Joys.
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So that when Death and the Grave appear before, and our flesh is terrified with the sight of these Anakims, and saith, [ We are not able to overcome them ] and so brings up an evil report upon the promised Land,
So that when Death and the Grave appear before, and our Flesh is terrified with the sighed of these Anakims, and Says, [ We Are not able to overcome them ] and so brings up an evil report upon the promised Land,
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and casts us sometime into murmuring, lamentation and weakning-discouragements, yet doth the Holy Ghost cause Faith and Hope (as Caleb and Joshua ) to still the soul, ( Numb. 13.) and causeth us to contemn these Gyants,
and Cast us sometime into murmuring, lamentation and weakning-discouragements, yet does the Holy Ghost cause Faith and Hope (as Caleb and joshua) to still the soul, (Numb. 13.) and Causes us to contemn these Giants,
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and say [ Let us go up and possess it, for we are well able to overcome it.
and say [ Let us go up and possess it, for we Are well able to overcome it.
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] Ver. 30. The Comforting Spirit sheweth us his death that conquered death, ( Heb. 2.14, 15.) even the Cross on which he triumphed openly,] Ver. 30. The Comforting Spirit shows us his death that conquered death, (Hebrew 2.14, 15.) even the Cross on which he triumphed openly,
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when he seemed to be conquered, Col. 2.15. He sheweth us the glorious Resurrection of our Head, and his promise of our own Resurrection:
when he seemed to be conquered, Col. 2.15. He shows us the glorious Resurrection of our Head, and his promise of our own Resurrection:
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He sheweth us our glorified Lord, to whom we may boldly and confidently commend our departing souls, Acts 7.59.
He shows us our glorified Lord, to whom we may boldly and confidently commend our departing Souls, Acts 7.59.
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And he sheweth us the Angels that are ready to be their Convoy: And he maketh all these Considerations effectual, and inwardly exciteth our Love and heavenly desires,
And he shows us the Angels that Are ready to be their Convoy: And he makes all these Considerations effectual, and inwardly Exciteth our Love and heavenly Desires,
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and giveth us a triumphing Courage and Consolation:
and gives us a triumphing Courage and Consolation:
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So that Death doth not encounter us alone, and in our own strength, but finds us armed and led on by the Lord of life, who helps us by a sling and stone to conquer this Goliah. If a draught of Wine,
So that Death does not encounter us alone, and in our own strength, but finds us armed and led on by the Lord of life, who helps us by a sling and stone to conquer this Goliath. If a draught of Wine,
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or some spiritfull reviving liquor can take off fears and make men bold;
or Some spiritful reviving liquour can take off fears and make men bold;
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what then may the Spirit of Christ do by his powerfull encouragements and comforts on the soul? Did we but see Christ or an Angel standing by our sick-beds,
what then may the Spirit of christ do by his powerful encouragements and comforts on the soul? Did we but see christ or an Angel standing by our sick-beds,
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and saying [ Fear not: I will convey thy soul to God: this day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
and saying [ fear not: I will convey thy soul to God: this day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
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] What an unspeakable comfort would this be to a dying man? Why, the Spirit is Christs Agent here on earth:] What an unspeakable Comfort would this be to a dying man? Why, the Spirit is Christ Agent Here on earth:
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and what the Spirit speaks, Christ speaks: And therefore we may take its comforting words, as spoken to us by Christ himself;
and what the Spirit speaks, christ speaks: And Therefore we may take its comforting words, as spoken to us by christ himself;
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who spoke the like to the penitent Thief, to shew believers the virtue of his Cross,
who spoke the like to the penitent Thief, to show believers the virtue of his Cross,
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and what they also may expect from him in their extremity. And our Phisitian is most wise, and keeps his Cordials for a fainting time:
and what they also may expect from him in their extremity. And our physician is most wise, and keeps his Cordials for a fainting time:
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The Spirit useth to sustain and comfort us most, in our greatest necessities. We need not comforts against death, so much in the time of prosperity and health, as when Death draws near.
The Spirit uses to sustain and Comfort us most, in our greatest necessities. We need not comforts against death, so much in the time of Prosperity and health, as when Death draws near.
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In health we have ordinarily more need of quickning then of comforting:
In health we have ordinarily more need of quickening then of comforting:
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and more need to be awakened from security to a due preparation for death, then to be freed from the terrible fore-thoughts of it:
and more need to be awakened from security to a due preparation for death, then to be freed from the terrible forethoughts of it:
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though inordinate fears of Death be hurtfull to us, security and deadness hurt us more. And therefore the spirit worketh according to our necessities:
though inordinate fears of Death be hurtful to us, security and deadness hurt us more. And Therefore the Spirit works according to our necessities:
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And when Death is neerest, and like to be most dreadfull, he usually giveth the liveliest sense of the Joyes beyond it, to abate the enmity, and encourage the departing soul.
And when Death is nearest, and like to be most dreadful, he usually gives the Liveliest sense of the Joys beyond it, to abate the enmity, and encourage the departing soul.
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And if the comfort be but small, it is precious, because it is most pure, as being then mixed with no carnal joyes;
And if the Comfort be but small, it is precious, Because it is most pure, as being then mixed with no carnal Joys;
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and because it is most seasonable in so great a strait. If we have no more but meer support, it will be yet a pretious mercy.
and Because it is most seasonable in so great a strait. If we have no more but mere support, it will be yet a precious mercy.
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And thus I have done with the third degree of the destruction of Deaths Enmity, by these four Antidotes, which we receive at our Conversion, and the Consequents thereof.
And thus I have done with the third degree of the destruction of Death's Enmity, by these four Antidotes, which we receive At our Conversion, and the Consequents thereof.
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4. The fourth degree of this Enemies destruction is, by it self, or rather by Christ at the time,
4. The fourth degree of this Enemies destruction is, by it self, or rather by christ At the time,
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and by the means of death, which contrary to its nature, shall advantage our felicity. When Death hath done its worst, it hath half killed it self in killing us:
and by the means of death, which contrary to its nature, shall advantage our felicity. When Death hath done its worst, it hath half killed it self in killing us:
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It hath then dismissed our imprisoned souls, and ended even our fears of death, and our fears of all the evils of this life.
It hath then dismissed our imprisoned Souls, and ended even our fears of death, and our fears of all the evils of this life.
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It hath ended our cares, and griefs, and groans. It hath finished our work, and ended all our weariness and trouble.
It hath ended our Cares, and griefs, and groans. It hath finished our work, and ended all our weariness and trouble.
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And more then this, it ends our sinning, and so destroyeth that which caused it, and that which the inordinate fears of it self, had caused in us.
And more then this, it ends our sinning, and so Destroyeth that which caused it, and that which the inordinate fears of it self, had caused in us.
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It is the time when sin shall gasp its last, and so far our Physitian will perfect the cure;
It is the time when since shall gasp its last, and so Far our physician will perfect the cure;
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and our greatest enemy shall follow us no further. It is the door by which the soul must pass to Christ in Paradise.
and our greatest enemy shall follow us no further. It is the door by which the soul must pass to christ in Paradise.
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If any Papist shall hence plead that therefore all men must be perfect without sin before death,
If any Papist shall hence plead that Therefore all men must be perfect without since before death,
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or else go to Purgatory to be cleansed, because as we die, so Christ will find us:
or Else go to Purgatory to be cleansed, Because as we die, so christ will find us:
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or if they ask, How death can perfect us? I answer them:
or if they ask, How death can perfect us? I answer them:
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It is Christ our Physitian that finisheth the cure, and Death is the time in which he doth it.
It is christ our physician that finisheth the cure, and Death is the time in which he does it.
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And if he undertake then to do it, it concerns not us to be too inquisitive, how he doth it.
And if he undertake then to do it, it concerns not us to be too inquisitive, how he does it.
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What if the patient understand not how blood letting cureth the infected blood that is left behind? must he therefore plead against his Physitian,
What if the patient understand not how blood letting cureth the infected blood that is left behind? must he Therefore plead against his physician,
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and say, It will not be done, because he knoweth not how its done? We feel that here we have our sinfull imperfections:
and say, It will not be done, Because he Knoweth not how its done? We feel that Here we have our sinful imperfections:
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we have for all that a promise that we shall be with Christ, when death hath made its separation;
we have for all that a promise that we shall be with christ, when death hath made its separation;
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and we are assured that no sin doth enter there. And is not this enough for us to know?
and we Are assured that no since does enter there. And is not this enough for us to know?
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But yet I see not why the difficulty of the Objection should trouble us at all.
But yet I see not why the difficulty of the Objection should trouble us At all.
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Death doth remove us from this sinfull flesh, and admits the soul into the sight of God.
Death does remove us from this sinful Flesh, and admits the soul into the sighed of God.
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And in the very instant of its remove, it must needs be perfected, even by that remove,
And in the very instant of its remove, it must needs be perfected, even by that remove,
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and by the first appearance of his blessed face.
and by the First appearance of his blessed face.
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If you bring a candle into a dark room, the access of the light expelleth the darkness, at the same instant:
If you bring a candle into a dark room, the access of the Light expelleth the darkness, At the same instant:
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And you cannot say that they consist together one moment of time. So cold is expelled by the approach of heat.
And you cannot say that they consist together one moment of time. So cold is expelled by the approach of heat.
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And thus when death hath opened the door, and let us into the immortal light,
And thus when death hath opened the door, and let us into the immortal Light,
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neither before nor after, but in that instant all the darkness & sinful imperfections of our souls are dissipated.
neither before nor After, but in that instant all the darkness & sinful imperfections of our Souls Are dissipated.
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Throw an empty Bottle into the Sea, and the emptiness ceaseth by the filling of the water;
Throw an empty Bottle into the Sea, and the emptiness ceases by the filling of the water;
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neither before nor after, but in that instant.
neither before nor After, but in that instant.
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If this should not satisfie any, let it satisfie them, that the Holy Ghost in the instant of death can perfect his work.
If this should not satisfy any, let it satisfy them, that the Holy Ghost in the instant of death can perfect his work.
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So that we need not assert a perfection on earth, (which on their grounds, must be the case of all that will escape Hell and Purgatory;) nor yet any Purgatory torments after death,
So that we need not assert a perfection on earth, (which on their grounds, must be the case of all that will escape Hell and Purgatory;) nor yet any Purgatory torments After death,
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for the deliverance of the soul from the relicts of sin;
for the deliverance of the soul from the relicts of since;
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seeing at the instant of death, by the the spirit, or by the deposition of the flesh,
seeing At the instant of death, by the the Spirit, or by the deposition of the Flesh,
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or by the sight of God, or by the sight of our glorified Redeemer, or by all, this work will be easily and infallibly accomplished.
or by the sighed of God, or by the sighed of our glorified Redeemer, or by all, this work will be Easily and infallibly accomplished.
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5. The last degree and perfect conquest will be at the Resurrection.
5. The last degree and perfect conquest will be At the Resurrection.
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And this is the victory that is mentioned in my Text. All that is fore-mentioned doth abate the enmity,
And this is the victory that is mentioned in my Text. All that is forementioned does abate the enmity,
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and conquer death in some degree:
and conquer death in Some degree:
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But the enmity, and the enemy it self is conquered at the Resurrection, and not till then.
But the enmity, and the enemy it self is conquered At the Resurrection, and not till then.
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And therefore Death is the last enemy to be destroyed. The Body lieth under the penal effects of sin, till the Resurrection.
And Therefore Death is the last enemy to be destroyed. The Body lies under the penal effects of since, till the Resurrection.
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And it is penal to the soul to be in a state of separation from the Body,
And it is penal to the soul to be in a state of separation from the Body,
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though it be a state of glory that its in with Christ:
though it be a state of glory that its in with christ:
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For it is deprived of the fulness of glory, which it shall attain at the Resurrection, when the whole man shall be perfected and glorified together.
For it is deprived of the fullness of glory, which it shall attain At the Resurrection, when the Whole man shall be perfected and glorified together.
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Then it is that the Mediators work will be accomplished; and all things shall be restored;
Then it is that the Mediators work will be accomplished; and all things shall be restored;
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All that are in the graves shall hear the voice of the Son of God and shall come forth, John 5.28. For this is the Fathers will that sent him, that of all that he hath given him;
All that Are in the graves shall hear the voice of the Son of God and shall come forth, John 5.28. For this is the Father's will that sent him, that of all that he hath given him;
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he should lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last day ;he should loose nothing, but should raise it up At the last day;
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John 6.39, 40. We have hope towards God, that there shall be a Resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust, Acts 24.15. As by man came death, so by man came also the Resurrection from the dead, I Cor. 15.21. Then shall there be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor pain, Rev. 21.4. No more diseases, or fears of death, or grave, or of corruption.
John 6.39, 40. We have hope towards God, that there shall be a Resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust, Acts 24.15. As by man Come death, so by man Come also the Resurrection from the dead, I Cor. 15.21. Then shall there be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor pain, Rev. 21.4. No more diseases, or fears of death, or grave, or of corruption.
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No terrible enemy shall stand betwixt us and our Lord, to frighten our hearts from looking towards him.
No terrible enemy shall stand betwixt us and our Lord, to frighten our hearts from looking towards him.
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O what a birth-day will that be! when Graves shall bring forth so many millions of sons for Glory!
O what a birthday will that be! when Graves shall bring forth so many millions of Sons for Glory!
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How joyfully will the soul & body meet, that were separated so long? Then sin hath done its worst and can do no more!
How joyfully will the soul & body meet, that were separated so long? Then since hath done its worst and can do no more!
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Then Christ hath done all, and hath no more to do, as our Redeemer, but to justifie us in judgement,
Then christ hath done all, and hath no more to do, as our Redeemer, but to justify us in judgement,
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and give us possession of the joy that he is preparing. And then he will deliver up the Kingdom to the Father.
and give us possession of the joy that he is preparing. And then he will deliver up the Kingdom to the Father.
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If you expect now that I should give you Reasons why Death is the last Enemy to be destroyed,
If you expect now that I should give you Reasons why Death is the last Enemy to be destroyed,
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though much might be said from the nature of the matter, the Wisdom and Will of God shall be to me instead of all other Reasons, being the fountain and the sum of all.
though much might be said from the nature of the matter, the Wisdom and Will of God shall be to me instead of all other Reasons, being the fountain and the sum of all.
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He knows best the Order that is agreeable to his Works and Ends, to his honour, and to our good:
He knows best the Order that is agreeable to his Works and Ends, to his honour, and to our good:
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and therefore to his Wisdom we submit, in the patient expectance of the accomplishment of his promises.
and Therefore to his Wisdom we submit, in the patient expectance of the accomplishment of his promises.
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SECT. III. Ʋse 1.
SECT. III. Ʋse 1.
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I Now come to shew you the Usefulness of this Doctrine for the further Information of our understandings, the well ordering of our hearts,
I Now come to show you the Usefulness of this Doctrine for the further Information of our understandings, the well ordering of our hearts,
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and the reforming of our lives.
and the reforming of our lives.
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And first, you may hence be easily resolved, Whether Death be truly penal to the godly ? which some have been pleased to make • Controversie of late: though I am past doubt;
And First, you may hence be Easily resolved, Whither Death be truly penal to the godly? which Some have been pleased to make • Controversy of late: though I am past doubt;
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but the hearts of those men do apprehend it as a punishment, whose tongues and pens do plead for the contrary.
but the hearts of those men do apprehend it as a punishment, whose tongues and pens do plead for the contrary.
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Dust thou art, and to dust shalt thou return, was part of the sentence past on Adam and all his posterity;Dust thou art, and to dust shalt thou return, was part of the sentence passed on Adam and all his posterity;
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which then proved it a punishment, and it was not remitted to Adam, that at the same time had the promise of a Redeemer,
which then proved it a punishment, and it was not remitted to Adam, that At the same time had the promise of a Redeemer,
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nor is it remitted to any of us all. Were it not for sin, God would not inflict it;
nor is it remitted to any of us all. Were it not for since, God would not inflict it;
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who hath sworn that he takes no pleasure in the death of sinners ; And that he afflicts not willingly, nor grieves the sons of men.
who hath sworn that he Takes no pleasure in the death of Sinners; And that he afflicts not willingly, nor grieves the Sons of men.
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But my text it self decides the Controversie: Sin and punishment are the evils that Christ removeth;
But my text it self decides the Controversy: since and punishment Are the evils that christ Removeth;
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And if death were no punishment (as it is no sin,) how could it be an Enemy, and the last enemy to be destroyed by the Redeemer? when we feel the Enmity before described against our souls,
And if death were no punishment (as it is no since,) how could it be an Enemy, and the last enemy to be destroyed by the Redeemer? when we feel the Enmity before described against our Souls,
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and also know its Enmity to our bodies, we cannot think that God would do all this, were it not for sin:
and also know its Enmity to our bodies, we cannot think that God would do all this, were it not for since:
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esp•cially when we read, that death passeth upon all, for that all have sinned, Rom. 5.11, 12. and that death is the wages of sin, Rom. 6.23.
esp•cially when we read, that death passes upon all, for that all have sinned, Rom. 5.11, 12. and that death is the wages of since, Rom. 6.23.
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Though Christ do us good by it, that proveth it not to be no punishment: For castigatory punishments are purposely to do good to the chastised.
Though christ do us good by it, that Proves it not to be no punishment: For castigatory punishments Are purposely to do good to the chastised.
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Indeed we may say, O Death, where is thy sting? because that the mortal evil to the Soul is taken out;
Indeed we may say, Oh Death, where is thy sting? Because that the Mortal evil to the Soul is taken out;
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and because we foresee the Resurrection by faith, when we shall have the victory by Christ.
and Because we foresee the Resurrection by faith, when we shall have the victory by christ.
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But thence to conclude that Death hath no sting now to a believer, is not only besides, but against the text;
But thence to conclude that Death hath no sting now to a believer, is not only beside, but against the text;
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which telling us that the sting of death is sin, and that the strength of sin is the Law, doth inform us, that Death could not kill us,which telling us that the sting of death is since, and that the strength of since is the Law, does inform us, that Death could not kill us,
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and be Death to us, if sin gave it not a sting to do it with:
and be Death to us, if since gave it not a sting to do it with:
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as sin could not oblige us to this punishment, if the threatening of the Law were not its strength.
as since could not oblige us to this punishment, if the threatening of the Law were not its strength.
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But Christ hath begun the conquest, and will finish it.
But christ hath begun the conquest, and will finish it.
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SECT. IV. Ʋse 2. FROM all this Enmity in Death, we may see what it is that sin hath done:
SECT. IV. Ʋse 2. FROM all this Enmity in Death, we may see what it is that since hath done:
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and consequently how vile and odious it is, and how we should esteem and use it.
and consequently how vile and odious it is, and how we should esteem and use it.
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Sin hath not only forfeited our Happiness, but laid those impediments in the way of our recovery, which will find us work,
since hath not only forfeited our Happiness, but laid those impediments in the Way of our recovery, which will find us work,
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and cause our danger and sorrow while we live. And Death is not the least of these impediments.
and cause our danger and sorrow while we live. And Death is not the least of these impediments.
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O foolish man, that still will love such a mortal Enemy!
O foolish man, that still will love such a Mortal Enemy!
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If another would rob them but of a groat, or defame them, or deprive them of any accommodation,
If Another would rob them but of a groat, or defame them, or deprive them of any accommodation,
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how easily can they hate them, and how hardly are they reconciled to them? But sin depriveth them of their lives,
how Easily can they hate them, and how hardly Are they reconciled to them? But since depriveth them of their lives,
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and separates the soul and body asunder, and forfeiteth their everlasting happiness, and sets death betwixt them and the Glory that is purchased by Christ,
and separates the soul and body asunder, and forfeiteth their everlasting happiness, and sets death betwixt them and the Glory that is purchased by christ,
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and yet they love it, and will not leave it.
and yet they love it, and will not leave it.
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Though God have made them, and do sustain them, and provide for them, and all their hope and help is in him, they are not so easily drawn to love him;
Though God have made them, and do sustain them, and provide for them, and all their hope and help is in him, they Are not so Easily drawn to love him;
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And yet they can love the sin that would undo them. Though Christ would deliver them, and bring them to everlasting blessedness, and hath assumed flesh,
And yet they can love the since that would undo them. Though christ would deliver them, and bring them to everlasting blessedness, and hath assumed Flesh,
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and laid down his life, to testifie his Love to them, yet are they not easily brought to love him;
and laid down his life, to testify his Love to them, yet Are they not Easily brought to love him;
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but the sin that made them enemies to God, and hath brought them so near to everlasting misery, this they can love, that deserves no love.
but the since that made them enemies to God, and hath brought them so near to everlasting misery, this they can love, that deserves no love.
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A Minister or other friend that would draw them from their sin to God, and help to save them, they quarrell against,
A Minister or other friend that would draw them from their since to God, and help to save them, they quarrel against,
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as if he were their enemy:
as if he were their enemy:
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but their foolish companions, that can laugh and jest with them at the door of Hell,
but their foolish Sodales, that can laugh and jest with them At the door of Hell,
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and clap them on the back, and drive away the care of their salvation, and harden them against the fear of God, these are the only acceptable men to them.
and clap them on the back, and drive away the care of their salvation, and harden them against the Fear of God, these Are the only acceptable men to them.
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O Christians, leave this folly to the world, and do you judge of sin by its sad effects.
O Christians, leave this folly to the world, and do you judge of since by its sad effects.
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You feel (if you have any feeling in you) in some measure, what it hath done against your Souls!
You feel (if you have any feeling in you) in Some measure, what it hath done against your Souls!
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the weakness of your faith and love; the distance of your hearts from God; your doubts and troubles tell you that it is not your friend:
the weakness of your faith and love; the distance of your hearts from God; your doubts and Troubles tell you that it is not your friend:
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You must shortly know what it will do to your bodies.
You must shortly know what it will do to your bodies.
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As it keeps them in pain, and weariness, and weakness, so it will ere long deliver them up to the jaws of death;
As it keeps them in pain, and weariness, and weakness, so it will ere long deliver them up to the Jaws of death;
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which will spare them no more then the beasts that perish.
which will spare them no more then the beasts that perish.
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Had it not been for sin, we should have had no cause to fear a dissolution;
Had it not been for since, we should have had no cause to Fear a dissolution;
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nor have had any use for a coffin or a winding-sheet, nor been beholden to a grave, to hide our carkesses from the sight and smell of the living.
nor have had any use for a coffin or a winding-sheet, nor been beholden to a grave, to hide our carcases from the sighed and smell of the living.
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But as Henoch and Elias were translated when they had walked with God, even so should we:
But as Henoch and Elias were translated when they had walked with God, even so should we:
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as those shall that are alive and remain at the coming of Christ, shall be caught up together in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air;
as those shall that Are alive and remain At the coming of christ, shall be caught up together in the Clouds, to meet the Lord in the air;
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and so shall they ever be with the Lord, 1 Thes. 4.17. Use sin therefore as it will use you.and so shall they ever be with the Lord, 1 Thebes 4.17. Use since Therefore as it will use you.
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Spare it not, for it will not spare you. It is your murderer, and the murderer of the world:
Spare it not, for it will not spare you. It is your murderer, and the murderer of the world:
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Use it therefore as a murderer should be used. Kill it before it kills you;
Use it Therefore as a murderer should be used. Kill it before it kills you;
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and then though it kill your bodies, it shall not be able to kill your souls;
and then though it kill your bodies, it shall not be able to kill your Souls;
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and though it bring you to the grave, as it did your Head, it shall not be able to keep you there.
and though it bring you to the grave, as it did your Head, it shall not be able to keep you there.
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If the thoughts of death, and the grave, and rottenness be not pleasant to you, let not the thoughts of sin be pleasant.
If the thoughts of death, and the grave, and rottenness be not pleasant to you, let not the thoughts of since be pleasant.
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Hearken to every temptation to sin, as you would hearken to a temptation to self-murder:
Harken to every temptation to since, as you would harken to a temptation to self-murder:
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And as you would do if the Devill brought you a knife, and tempted you to cut your throat with it;
And as you would do if the devil brought you a knife, and tempted you to Cut your throat with it;
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so do when he offereth you the bait of sin. You love not Death: Love not the cause of Death.
so do when he Offereth you the bait of since. You love not Death: Love not the cause of Death.
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Be ashamed to stand weeping over a buried friend, and never to weep over a sinning or ungodly friend,
Be ashamed to stand weeping over a buried friend, and never to weep over a sinning or ungodly friend,
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nor once to give them a compassionate earnest exhortation, to save their Souls.
nor once to give them a compassionate earnest exhortation, to save their Souls.
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Is it nothing to be dead in sins and trespasses? Ephes. 2.1, 5. Col. 2.13.
Is it nothing to be dead in Sins and Trespasses? Ephesians 2.1, 5. Col. 2.13.
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Yea, it is a worse Death then this, that is, the wages of sin, and the fruit which it brings forth, Rom. 6.21, 23. & 7.5.
Yea, it is a Worse Death then this, that is, the wages of since, and the fruit which it brings forth, Rom. 6.21, 23. & 7.5.
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Surely God would never thus use mens bodies, and forsake them soul and body for ever,
Surely God would never thus use men's bodies, and forsake them soul and body for ever,
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if sin were not a most odious thing; what a poyson is this that kils so many millions, and damneth so many millions,
if since were not a most odious thing; what a poison is this that kills so many millions, and damneth so many millions,
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and cannot be cured but by the blood of Christ! that killed our Physitian that never casted it, because he came so near to us!
and cannot be cured but by the blood of christ! that killed our physician that never cast it, Because he Come so near to us!
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〈 ◊ 〉 O unbelieving stupid so•ls, that smart and sin, and groan and sin, and weep and lament our bodily sufferings, and yet sin still!
〈 ◊ 〉 O unbelieving stupid so•ls, that smart and since, and groan and since, and weep and lament our bodily sufferings, and yet sin still!
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that fear a grave and fear not sin!
that Fear a grave and Fear not since!
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that have heard, and seen, and felt so much of the sad effects, and yet sin still, Psalm 78.32.
that have herd, and seen, and felt so much of the sad effects, and yet sin still, Psalm 78.32.
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Alas that murderers should be so common, and that we should be no wiser, when we have paid so dear a price for wisdom!
Alas that murderers should be so Common, and that we should be no Wiser, when we have paid so dear a price for Wisdom!
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SECT. V. Ʋse 3. FROM the Enmity of Death we may further learn, that Man hath now a need of Grace for such exceeding difficulties, which were not before him in his state of innocency.
SECT. V. Ʋse 3. FROM the Enmity of Death we may further Learn, that Man hath now a need of Grace for such exceeding difficulties, which were not before him in his state of innocency.
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Though Adam was able to have obeyed perfectly, without sin, and had Grace sufficient to have upheld him,
Though Adam was able to have obeyed perfectly, without since, and had Grace sufficient to have upheld him,
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and conquered temptations, if he had done his part, which by that Grace he might have done;
and conquered temptations, if he had done his part, which by that Grace he might have done;
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yet whether that Grace was sufficient to the works that we are called to, is a doubt that many have been much troubled with.
yet whither that Grace was sufficient to the works that we Are called to, is a doubt that many have been much troubled with.
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It is certain that he was able to have done any thing that was suitable to his present state, if it were commanded him:
It is certain that he was able to have done any thing that was suitable to his present state, if it were commanded him:
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And it is certain tha• much that is now our duty, would have been unsuitable to his state.
And it is certain tha• much that is now our duty, would have been unsuitable to his state.
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But whether it belonged to his perfection, to be able and fit for such duties (that were then unsuitable to him) or supposition they had been suitable and duties, this is the difficulty:
But whither it belonged to his perfection, to be able and fit for such duties (that were then unsuitable to him) or supposition they had been suitable and duties, this is the difficulty:
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which some make use of to prove that such works cannot now be required of us, without suitable help,
which Some make use of to prove that such works cannot now be required of us, without suitable help,
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because we lost no such grace in Adam. But this need not trouble us:
Because we lost no such grace in Adam. But this need not trouble us:
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For 1. Though Adam was put on no such difficulty in particular, as to encounter death:
For 1. Though Adam was put on no such difficulty in particular, as to encounter death:
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yet the perfect obedience to the whole Law, required a great degree of internall Habituall holiness:
yet the perfect Obedience to the Whole Law, required a great degree of internal Habitual holiness:
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and to determine the case, whether our particular difficulties, or his sinless perfect ob•dience, required greater s•rength and help, is a matter of more difficulty then use.
and to determine the case, whither our particular difficulties, or his sinless perfect ob•dience, required greater s•rength and help, is a matter of more difficulty then use.
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For 2. It is but about the Degrees of Holiness in him and us, and not about the Kind, that the difficulty lieth.
For 2. It is but about the Degrees of Holiness in him and us, and not about the Kind, that the difficulty lies.
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For it is the same End that he was created for and disposed to by Nature,
For it is the same End that he was created for and disposed to by Nature,
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and that we are redeemed for and disposed to supernaturally.
and that we Are redeemed for and disposed to supernaturally.
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But yet it is worthy our observation, what a difficulty sin hath cast before us in the way of life, which Adam was unacquainted with ▪ that so we may see the nature of our works,
But yet it is worthy our observation, what a difficulty since hath cast before us in the Way of life, which Adam was unacquainted with ▪ that so we may see the nature of our works,
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and the excellency of the Redeemers grace.
and the excellency of the Redeemer's grace.
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Adam was but to seek the continuance of his life, and a translation to Glory, without the terrors of interposing death:Adam was but to seek the Continuance of his life, and a Translation to Glory, without the terrors of interposing death:
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He was never called to prepare to die; nor to think of the state of a separated Soul;
He was never called to prepare to die; nor to think of the state of a separated Soul;
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nor to mind, and love, and seek a glory to which there is no (ordinary) passage but by death. This is the difficulty that sin hath caused, against which we have need of the special assistance, of the example,
nor to mind, and love, and seek a glory to which there is not (ordinary) passage but by death. This is the difficulty that since hath caused, against which we have need of the special assistance, of the Exampl,
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and doctrine, and promise, and Spirit of the Redeemer. Adam was never put to study how to get over this dreadfull gulf.
and Doctrine, and promise, and Spirit of the Redeemer. Adam was never put to study how to get over this dreadful gulf.
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The threatning of death was to raise such a fear in him as was necessary to prevent it:
The threatening of death was to raise such a Fear in him as was necessary to prevent it:
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But those fears did rather hold him closer to the way of life, then stand between him and life to his discouragement.
But those fears did rather hold him closer to the Way of life, then stand between him and life to his discouragement.
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But we have a death to fear that must be suffered, that cannot be avoided.
But we have a death to Fear that must be suffered, that cannot be avoided.
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The strange condition of a separated soul (so unlike to its state while resident in the body) doth require in us, a special Faith to apprehend it,
The strange condition of a separated soul (so unlike to its state while resident in the body) does require in us, a special Faith to apprehend it,
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and a special revelation to discover it. To desire, and love, and long for, and labour after such a time as this,
and a special Revelation to discover it. To desire, and love, and long for, and labour After such a time as this,
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when one part of us must lie rotting in the grave, and the separated Soul must be with Christ alone till the Resurrection,
when one part of us must lie rotting in the grave, and the separated Soul must be with christ alone till the Resurrection,
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and to believe and hope for that Resurrection, and to deny our selves, and forsake all the world,
and to believe and hope for that Resurrection, and to deny our selves, and forsake all the world,
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and lay down our lives when Christ requireth it, by the power of this faith and hope, this is a work that innocent Adam never knew:
and lay down our lives when christ requires it, by the power of this faith and hope, this is a work that innocent Adam never knew:
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This is the high employment of a Christian.
This is the high employment of a Christian.
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To have our hearts and conversations in Heaven, ( Matth. 6.21 Phil. 3.20.) when Death must first dissolve us,
To have our hearts and conversations in Heaven, (Matthew 6.21 Philip 3.20.) when Death must First dissolve us,
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before we can possess it, here is the noble work of faith.
before we can possess it, Here is the noble work of faith.
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SECT. VI. Ʋse 4. MOreover this Enmity of Death may help us to understand the rea•on of the sufferings and Death of Christ.
SECT. VI. Ʋse 4. MOreover this Enmity of Death may help us to understand the rea•on of the sufferings and Death of christ.
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That he gave his life a Ransome for us, and a Sacrifice for sin, and so to make satisfaction to the offended Majesty, is a truth that every Christian doth believe.
That he gave his life a Ransom for us, and a Sacrifice for since, and so to make satisfaction to the offended Majesty, is a truth that every Christian does believe.
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But there was another reason of his death, that all of us do not duely consider of,
But there was Another reason of his death, that all of us do not duly Consider of,
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and improve to the promoting of our Sanctification as we ought.
and improve to the promoting of our Sanctification as we ought.
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Death is so great an Enemy, as you have heard, and so powerfull to deter our hearts from God,
Death is so great an Enemy, as you have herd, and so powerful to deter our hearts from God,
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and dull our desires to the heavenly felicity, that Christ was fain to go before us, to embolden the hearts of believers to follow him:
and dull our Desires to the heavenly felicity, that christ was fain to go before us, to embolden the hearts of believers to follow him:
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He suffered Death (with the rest of his afflictions) to shew us that it is a tolerable evil:
He suffered Death (with the rest of his afflictions) to show us that it is a tolerable evil:
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Had he not gone before and overcome it, it would have detained us its Captives:
Had he not gone before and overcome it, it would have detained us its Captives:
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Had he not me•ited and purchased us a blessed Resurrection, and opened heaven to all bel•evers,
Had he not me•ited and purchased us a blessed Resurrection, and opened heaven to all bel•evers,
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and by Death overcome him that had the power of death (as Gods executioner) •hat is, the Devil, we should all our life time have been still subjected unto bondage by the fears of Death, Heb. 2.14.
and by Death overcome him that had the power of death (as God's executioner) •hat is, the devil, we should all our life time have been still subjected unto bondage by the fears of Death, Hebrew 2.14.
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But when we see that Christ hath led the way, as the victorious Captain of our Salvation,
But when we see that christ hath led the Way, as the victorious Captain of our Salvation,
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and that he is made perfect by sufferings (in his advancement unto glory) and that for the sufferings of death (which by the grace of God he tasted for every man) he is crowned with glory ad honour, Heb. 2.9, 10. this puts a holy valour into the soul,
and that he is made perfect by sufferings (in his advancement unto glory) and that for the sufferings of death (which by the grace of God he tasted for every man) he is crowned with glory and honour, Hebrew 2.9, 10. this puts a holy valour into the soul,
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and causeth us cheerfully to follow him.
and Causes us cheerfully to follow him.
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Had we gone first, and the task of conquering Dea•h been ours, we had been overcome.
Had we gone First, and the task of conquering Dea•h been ours, we had been overcome.
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But he that hath led us on, hath hew'd down the enemy before him, and first prepared us the way,
But he that hath led us on, hath hewed down the enemy before him, and First prepared us the Way,
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and then called us to follow him, & to pass the way that he hath first made safe,
and then called us to follow him, & to pass the Way that he hath First made safe,
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and also shewed us by his example that it is now made passable.
and also showed us by his Exampl that it is now made passable.
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For it was one in our Nature, that calleth us his Brethren, that took not the nature of Angels,
For it was one in our Nature, that calls us his Brothers, that took not the nature of Angels,
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but of the seed of Abrah•m, that is one with us, as the Sanctifier and the sanctified are,but of the seed of Abrah•m, that is one with us, as the Sanctifier and the sanctified Are,
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and to whom as children we are given, Who hath passed through Death and the Grave before us,
and to whom as children we Are given, Who hath passed through Death and the Grave before us,
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and therefore we may the boldlier follow him, Heb. 2.11, 12, 13.16. Being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death,
and Therefore we may the boldlier follow him, Hebrew 2.11, 12, 13.16. Being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death,
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even the death of the Cross, and therefore God h•th highly exalted him, and given him a name above every name, Phil. 2. 8, 9. Hereby •e hath shewed us that Death is not so dreadfull a thing,even the death of the Cross, and Therefore God h•th highly exalted him, and given him a name above every name, Philip 2. 8, 9. Hereby •e hath showed us that Death is not so dreadful a thing,
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but that voluntary obedience may and must submit unto it.
but that voluntary Obedience may and must submit unto it.
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As Abrahams faith and obedience was tryed, in the offering up his Son to death, at Gods command:
As Abrahams faith and Obedience was tried, in the offering up his Son to death, At God's command:
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so the children of Abraham and the heirs of the promise, must follow him in offering up themselves,
so the children of Abraham and the Heirs of the promise, must follow him in offering up themselves,
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if God require it, and in submitting to our natural death (for that he doth require of all.) Examples work more then bare precepts:
if God require it, and in submitting to our natural death (for that he does require of all.) Examples work more then bore Precepts:
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and the Experiments of others, do take more with us then meer directions.
and the Experiments of Others, do take more with us then mere directions.
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It satisfieth a s•ck man more to read a Book of Medicinal Observations, where he meets with many that were in his own case,
It Satisfieth a s•ck man more to read a Book of Medicinal Observations, where he meets with many that were in his own case,
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and finds what cured them, then to read the Praxis of medicinall receipts alone.
and finds what cured them, then to read the Praxis of medicinal receipts alone.
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It encourageth the patient much, when the Physitian tells him, [ I have cured many of your disease, by such a medicine,
It Encourageth the patient much, when the physician tells him, [ I have cured many of your disease, by such a medicine,
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nay I was cured thus of the same my s•lf.
nay I was cured thus of the same my s•lf.
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] So doth it embolden a believer to lay down his Life, when he hath not only a promise of a better life,
] So does it embolden a believer to lay down his Life, when he hath not only a promise of a better life,
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but seeth that the promiser went that way to Heaven before him.
but sees that the promiser went that Way to Heaven before him.
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O therefore let us learn and use this choice remedy, against the immoderate fear of Death!
O Therefore let us Learn and use this choice remedy, against the immoderate Fear of Death!
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Let Faith take a view of him that was dead and is alive, that was buried and is risen, that was humbled and is now exalted!
Let Faith take a view of him that was dead and is alive, that was buried and is risen, that was humbled and is now exalted!
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Think with your selves, when you must think of dying, that you are but following your Conquering Lord,
Think with your selves, when you must think of dying, that you Are but following your Conquering Lord,
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and going the way that he hath gone before you, and suffering what he underwent and conquered:
and going the Way that he hath gone before you, and suffering what he underwent and conquered:
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And therefore though you walk through the valley of the shaddow of death, resolve that you will fear no evil, Psal. 23.4.
And Therefore though you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, resolve that you will Fear no evil, Psalm 23.4.
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And if he call you after him, follow him with a Christian boldness;
And if he call you After him, follow him with a Christian boldness;
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As Peter cast himself into the Sea, and walkt on the waters, when he saw Christ walk there, and had his command;
As Peter cast himself into the Sea, and walked on the waters, when he saw christ walk there, and had his command;
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so let us venture on the jawes of death, while we trace his steps, and hear his encouraging commands and promises, John 21.7. Mat. 14.28, 29.
so let us venture on the Jaws of death, while we trace his steps, and hear his encouraging commands and promises, John 21.7. Mathew 14.28, 29.
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SECT. VII. Ʋse 5.
SECT. VII. Ʋse 5.
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MOreover from this Doctrine we may be informed, of the mistakes of many Christians, that think they have no saving grace,
MOreover from this Doctrine we may be informed, of the mistakes of many Christians, that think they have no Saving grace,
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because they are afraid of dying, and because these fears deterr their soul• from desiring to be with Christ: Because they Are afraid of dying, and Because these fears deter their soul• from desiring to be with christ:
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And hence they may perceive that there is another cause of these distempers, even the Enmity of Death that standeth in the way.
And hence they may perceive that there is Another cause of these distempers, even the Enmity of Death that Stands in the Way.
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You think that if you had any Love to Christ, you should more desire to be with him;
You think that if you had any Love to christ, you should more desire to be with him;
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and that if your treasure were in heaven, your hearts wou•d be more there;
and that if your treasure were in heaven, your hearts wou•d be more there;
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and that if you truly took it for your felicity, you could not be so unwilling to be removed to it;
and that if you truly took it for your felicity, you could not be so unwilling to be removed to it;
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for no man is unwilling to be happy, or to attain his end. But stay a little, and better consider of your Case.
for no man is unwilling to be happy, or to attain his end. But stay a little, and better Consider of your Case.
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Is it Christ that your heart is thus averse to, or is it only Death that standeth in the way? You are not, I hope, unwilling to see the face of God,
Is it christ that your heart is thus averse to, or is it only Death that Stands in the Way? You Are not, I hope, unwilling to see the face of God,
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nor unwilling to be translated from earth to heaven, but unwilling to die. It is not because you love the creature better then the Creator,
nor unwilling to be translated from earth to heaven, but unwilling to die. It is not Because you love the creature better then the Creator,
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but because you are afraid of Death. You may love God, and long to be perfected in holiness,
but Because you Are afraid of Death. You may love God, and long to be perfected in holiness,
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and to see his Glory, and to have the most near Communion with him, and yet at the same time you may fear this Enemy that standeth in your way:
and to see his Glory, and to have the most near Communion with him, and yet At the same time you may Fear this Enemy that Stands in your Way:
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I mean not only the Pain of death, but principally the dissolution of our natures,
I mean not only the Pain of death, but principally the dissolution of our nature's,
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and the separation of the soul from the body, and its abode in a separated state,
and the separation of the soul from the body, and its Abided in a separated state,
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and the bodies abode in dust and darkness.
and the bodies Abided in dust and darkness.
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Grace it self is not given us to reconcile us to corruption, and make death as death to seem desirable,
Grace it self is not given us to reconcile us to corruption, and make death as death to seem desirable,
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but to cause us patiently to bear the evil, because of the good that is beyond it.
but to cause us patiently to bear the evil, Because of the good that is beyond it.
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It is not our duty to love death as death. Had it not been naturally an evil to be dreaded and avoided, God would not have made it the matter of his threatning;
It is not our duty to love death as death. Had it not been naturally an evil to be dreaded and avoided, God would not have made it the matter of his threatening;
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nor would it have been a fit means to restrain men from transgression. To threaten a man with a benefit as such, is a contradiction.
nor would it have been a fit means to restrain men from Transgression. To threaten a man with a benefit as such, is a contradiction.
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Enquire therefore into your hearts, whether there be not a belief of heaven, a love to God, a desire to enjoy and please him,
Inquire Therefore into your hearts, whither there be not a belief of heaven, a love to God, a desire to enjoy and please him,
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even while you draw back and seem to be averse? and whether it be not only lothness to die, and not a lothness to be with Christ?
even while you draw back and seem to be averse? and whither it be not only loathness to die, and not a loathness to be with christ?
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For the fuller discovery of this, (because I find that our comfort much dependeth on it) I shall try you by these following Questions.
For the fuller discovery of this, (Because I find that our Comfort much dependeth on it) I shall try you by these following Questions.
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Quest. 1. What is it that is ungrateful to you in your meditations of your change? Is it God and heaven,
Quest. 1. What is it that is ungrateful to you in your meditations of your change? Is it God and heaven,
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or is it Death? If it be only Death, it seems it is not the want of Love to God,or is it Death? If it be only Death, it seems it is not the want of Love to God,
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and heaven, that causeth your aversness:
and heaven, that Causes your averseness:
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If it be God himself that is ungratefull to your thoughts, is it because you desire not his nearer presence,
If it be God himself that is ungrateful to your thoughts, is it Because you desire not his nearer presence,
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or communion with him in the state of glory? or is it only because you fear lest you have no interest in his Love,
or communion with him in the state of glory? or is it only Because you Fear lest you have no Interest in his Love,
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and shall not attain the blessedness which you desire? If it be the first, I must confess it proves a graceless soul,
and shall not attain the blessedness which you desire? If it be the First, I must confess it Proves a graceless soul,
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and signifieth the want of Love to God. But if it be the latter only, it may stand with grace:
and signifies the want of Love to God. But if it be the latter only, it may stand with grace:
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For Desire is a true signification of Love, though there be doubts and fears lest we shall miss the attainment of those desires.
For Desire is a true signification of Love, though there be doubts and fears lest we shall miss the attainment of those Desires.
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Quest. 2. Would you not gladly hear the news of your removal, if you might be changed without Death;
Quest. 2. Would you not gladly hear the news of your removal, if you might be changed without Death;
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and translated to heaven as Henoch and Elias were, and as Christ at his Ascension? Had you not far rather be thus changed then abide on earth? If so,and translated to heaven as Henoch and Elias were, and as christ At his Ascension? Had you not Far rather be thus changed then abide on earth? If so,
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then it seems it is not God and Heaven that you are against, but death.
then it seems it is not God and Heaven that you Are against, but death.
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Nay if you could reach Heaven by travelling a thousand miles, would you not gladly take t•e journey as soon as you had got assurance of your title to it,
Nay if you could reach Heaven by traveling a thousand miles, would you not gladly take t•e journey as soon as you had god assurance of your title to it,
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and done the work of God on earth? If it were but as Peter, James and John, to go with Christ into an exceeding high Mountain,
and done the work of God on earth? If it were but as Peter, James and John, to go with christ into an exceeding high Mountain,
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and there to see him in glory, ( Mat. 17.12.) would you not gadly do it? It seems then that thou desirest to see the Lord, and thy love is to him,
and there to see him in glory, (Mathew 17.12.) would you not gadly do it? It seems then that thou Desirest to see the Lord, and thy love is to him,
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though thou be afraid of death.
though thou be afraid of death.
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Quest. 3. Consider of the Nature of the Heavenly felicity, and try whether thou love it in the several parts. One part is our personal perfection ;
Quest. 3. Consider of the Nature of the Heavenly felicity, and try whither thou love it in the several parts. One part is our personal perfection;
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that our souls shall be free from ignorance, and error, and sin, and sorrow, and enlarged for the perfect Love of God;
that our Souls shall be free from ignorance, and error, and since, and sorrow, and enlarged for the perfect Love of God;
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and our bodies at the Resurrection, made like the glorious body of our Lord, Phil. 3.21. and wouldst thou not be thus perfected in soul and body? Another part is, that we shall live with the heavenly society of Angels and glorified Saints:
and our bodies At the Resurrection, made like the glorious body of our Lord, Philip 3.21. and Wouldst thou not be thus perfected in soul and body? another part is, that we shall live with the heavenly society of Angels and glorified Saints:
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And wouldst thou not have such company;
And Wouldst thou not have such company;
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rather then the company of sinners, and enemies, and imperfect Saints on earth? Another part is, that we shall see our glorified Head,
rather then the company of Sinners, and enemies, and imperfect Saints on earth? another part is, that we shall see our glorified Head,
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and be with him where he is, that we may behold his glory. and be with him where he is, that we may behold his glory.
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And doth not thy heart desire this? But the perfection of our Happiness is, that we shall see the face of the glory of God, which is the light of that world,
And does not thy heart desire this? But the perfection of our Happiness is, that we shall see the face of the glory of God, which is the Light of that world,
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as truly as the Sun is the light of this:
as truly as the Sun is the Light of this:
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and that we shall be filled up with the feeling of his Love, and abound with Love to him again,
and that we shall be filled up with the feeling of his Love, and abound with Love to him again,
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and perfectly delighted in this Communion of Love, and express it in the Praises of the Lord,
and perfectly delighted in this Communion of Love, and express it in the Praises of the Lord,
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and thus make up the New Jerusalem, where God will place his glorious presence, and in which he will for evermore take pleasure.
and thus make up the New Jerusalem, where God will place his glorious presence, and in which he will for evermore take pleasure.
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And is there any thing in this that thy soul is against, and which thou dost not value above this wor•d? If thou find that all the parts are sweet,
And is there any thing in this that thy soul is against, and which thou dost not valve above this wor•d? If thou find that all the parts Are sweet,
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and the Description of Heaven is most gratefull to thee, and that this is the state that thou wouldst be in, it seems then it is not Heaven but Death that thou art averse from,
and the Description of Heaven is most grateful to thee, and that this is the state that thou Wouldst be in, it seems then it is not Heaven but Death that thou art averse from,
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and that maketh thee so loth to hear the tydings of thy change.
and that makes thee so loath to hear the tidings of thy change.
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Quest. 4. Couldst thou not joyfully see the coming of Christ, if it were this day (if thou have done thy work,
Quest. 4. Couldst thou not joyfully see the coming of christ, if it were this day (if thou have done thy work,
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and art assured of his love?) The Apostle hath told us by the word of the Lord, that the Lord himself shall des•end from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the Archangel,
and art assured of his love?) The Apostle hath told us by the word of the Lord, that the Lord himself shall des•end from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the Archangel,
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and with the Trump of God; and the dead in Christ, shall rise first:
and with the Trump of God; and the dead in christ, shall rise First:
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and then they which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air;
and then they which Are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the Clouds, to meet the Lord in the air;
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and so shall we ever be with the Lord, ] 1 Thes. 4. 15, 16, 17. And this is the doctrine that comforteth believers, verse 18. Would it not rejoyce your hearts,and so shall we ever be with the Lord, ] 1 Thebes 4. 15, 16, 17. And this is the Doctrine that comforts believers, verse 18. Would it not rejoice your hearts,
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if you were sure to live, to see the coming of the Lord, and to see his glorious appearing and retinue? If you were not to die,
if you were sure to live, to see the coming of the Lord, and to see his glorious appearing and retinue? If you were not to die,
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but to be caught up thus to meet the Lord, and to be changed immediately into an immortal, incorruptible, glorious state, would you be averse to this? would it not be the greatest joy that you could desire? For my own part, I must confess to you, that death as death appeareth to me as an enemy,
but to be caught up thus to meet the Lord, and to be changed immediately into an immortal, incorruptible, glorious state, would you be averse to this? would it not be the greatest joy that you could desire? For my own part, I must confess to you, that death as death appears to me as an enemy,
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and my nature doth abhor and fear it:
and my nature does abhor and Fear it:
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But the thoughts of the Coming of the Lord are most swe•t and joyfull to me,
But the thoughts of the Coming of the Lord Are most swe•t and joyful to me,
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so that if I were but sure that I should live to see it, and that the Trumpet should sound,
so that if I were but sure that I should live to see it, and that the Trumpet should found,
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and the dead should rise, and the Lord appear before the period of my age, it would be the joyfullest tidings to me in the world.
and the dead should rise, and the Lord appear before the Period of my age, it would be the joyfullest tidings to me in the world.
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O that I might see his Kingdom come! It is the Character of his Saints to love his appearing, 2 Tim. 4.8.
O that I might see his Kingdom come! It is the Character of his Saints to love his appearing, 2 Tim. 4.8.
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and to look for the blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ, Tit. 2.13. The Spirit and the Bride say Come: Come Lord Jesus, Come quickly.
and to look for the blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour jesus christ, Tit. 2.13. The Spirit and the Bride say Come: Come Lord jesus, Come quickly.
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] is the voice of faith, and hope, and love, Rev. 22.17, 20. But I find not that his servants are thus Characterized, by their desires to die.
] is the voice of faith, and hope, and love, Rev. 22.17, 20. But I find not that his Servants Are thus Characterized, by their Desires to die.
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It is therefore the presence of their Lord that they desire: But it is Death that they abhor:
It is Therefore the presence of their Lord that they desire: But it is Death that they abhor:
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And therefore (though they can submit to death) it is the coming of Christ that they Love and long for;
And Therefore (though they can submit to death) it is the coming of christ that they Love and long for;
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and it is interposing death that causeth them to draw back.
and it is interposing death that Causes them to draw back.
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Let not Christians be discouraged by mistakes, and think that they love not God and glory,
Let not Christians be discouraged by mistakes, and think that they love not God and glory,
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because they love not this enemy in the way;
Because they love not this enemy in the Way;
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nor think that they are graceless or unbelieving worldlings, because they are afraid of death as death.
nor think that they Are graceless or unbelieving worldlings, Because they Are afraid of death as death.
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But perhaps you will say, that if grace prevail not against the fears of death, then fear is predominant, and we are not sincer•.
But perhaps you will say, that if grace prevail not against the fears of death, then Fear is predominant, and we Are not sincer•.
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To which I answer, that you must distinguish between such a prevailing as maintaineth our sincerity,
To which I answer, that you must distinguish between such a prevailing as maintaineth our sincerity,
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and such a prevailing as also procureth our fortitude and joy. If grace prevail not to keep us upright in a holy life, renouncing the world,
and such a prevailing as also procureth our fortitude and joy. If grace prevail not to keep us upright in a holy life, renouncing the world,
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and crucifying the flesh, and devoting our selves entirely to God, though the fear of death would draw us from it,
and crucifying the Flesh, and devoting our selves entirely to God, though the Fear of death would draw us from it,
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then it is a sign that we are not sincere.
then it is a Signen that we Are not sincere.
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But if grace do this much, and yet prevail not against all fears and unwillingness to die, but leave us under uncomfortable hideous thoughts of death, this proves us not to be unsound.
But if grace do this much, and yet prevail not against all fears and unwillingness to die, but leave us under uncomfortable hideous thoughts of death, this Proves us not to be unsound.
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For the soul may savingly love God, that is afraid of death:
For the soul may savingly love God, that is afraid of death:
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And he may truly love the End, that fears this dark and di•mall way, Yet must there be so much to prove our uprightness,
And he may truly love the End, that fears this dark and di•mall Way, Yet must there be so much to prove our uprightness,
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as that in our deliberate choice, we will rather voluntarily pass through death (either naturall or violent) then lose the happiness beyond it:
as that in our deliberate choice, we will rather voluntarily pass through death (either natural or violent) then loose the happiness beyond it:
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Though we love not death, yet we love God and heaven so well, that we will submit to it :
Though we love not death, yet we love God and heaven so well, that we will submit to it:
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And though we fear it and abhor it, yet not so much as we fear and abhor the loss of heaven.
And though we Fear it and abhor it, yet not so much as we Fear and abhor the loss of heaven.
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Let not poor Christians therefore wrong themselves, and deny the graces of the Spirit, as if they had more mind of earth then heaven,
Let not poor Christians Therefore wrong themselves, and deny the graces of the Spirit, as if they had more mind of earth then heaven,
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and of things temporal then of things eternal, because they are afraid to die.
and of things temporal then of things Eternal, Because they Are afraid to die.
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All suffering is grievous, and not joyous to our nature, Paul himself desired not to be unclothed, but clothed upon with our house which is from heaven, that mortality might be swallowed up of life, 2 Cor. 5.2, 4. it •eing better to be absent from the body, and present with the Lord.
All suffering is grievous, and not joyous to our nature, Paul himself desired not to be unclothed, but clothed upon with our house which is from heaven, that mortality might be swallowed up of life, 2 Cor. 5.2, 4. it •eing better to be absent from the body, and present with the Lord.
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Even Christ himself had a will that desired that the Cup might have passed from him, if it had been agreeable to his Fathers will, and the ends of his undertaken Office, Mathew 26.41, 42. Raise therefore no unjust conclusions from these natural fears,
Even christ himself had a will that desired that the Cup might have passed from him, if it had been agreeable to his Father's will, and the ends of his undertaken Office, Matthew 26.41, 42. Raise Therefore no unjust conclusions from these natural fears,
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nor from the imperfection of our conquest:
nor from the imperfection of our conquest:
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but praise him that relieveth us, and abateth the enmity of death, and furnisheth us with his Antidotes,
but praise him that relieves us, and abateth the enmity of death, and furnisheth us with his Antidotes,
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and will destroy this enemy at last.
and will destroy this enemy At last.
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SECT. VIII. Ʋse 6. FRom the Enmity of Death we may further learn to study and magnifie the victorious grace of our Redeemer:
SECT. VIII. Ʋse 6. FRom the Enmity of Death we may further Learn to study and magnify the victorious grace of our Redeemer:
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which overcometh the enemy, and turneth our hurt into our benefit, and maketh death a door of life.
which Overcometh the enemy, and turns our hurt into our benefit, and makes death a door of life.
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Though death be the enemy that seemeth to conquer us, and to destroy and utterly undo us,
Though death be the enemy that seems to conquer us, and to destroy and utterly undo us,
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yet being conquered it self by Christ, it is used by him to our great advantage,
yet being conquered it self by christ, it is used by him to our great advantage,
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and sanctified to be a very great help to our salvation.
and sanctified to be a very great help to our salvation.
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The suffering of Christ himself was in the hour of his enemies, and the power of darkness, Luke 22.53. which seemed to have prevailed against him;
The suffering of christ himself was in the hour of his enemies, and the power of darkness, Lycia 22.53. which seemed to have prevailed against him;
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when yet it was but a destroying of death by death, and the purchasing of life and salvation for the world.
when yet it was but a destroying of death by death, and the purchasing of life and salvation for the world.
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So also in our death, though sin and Satan seem to conquer, it is they that are conquered,
So also in our death, though since and Satan seem to conquer, it is they that Are conquered,
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and not we, who are supervictors through him that hath loved us, Rom. 8.37. They destroy themselves when they seem to have destroyed us.
and not we, who Are supervictors through him that hath loved us, Rom. 8.37. They destroy themselves when they seem to have destroyed us.
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As the Serpent bruised but the heel of Christ, who bruised his head;
As the Serpent Bruised but the heel of christ, who Bruised his head;
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so doth he bruise but our heel, who in that conflict, and by the means of his own execution, through the strength of Christ, do bruise his head, Gen. 3.15.
so does he bruise but our heel, who in that conflict, and by the means of his own execution, through the strength of christ, do bruise his head, Gen. 3.15.
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And this is upshot of all his enmity, against the womans holy seed.
And this is upshot of all his enmity, against the woman's holy seed.
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Though Death was unsuitable to innocent man, and is still a natural enemy to us all,
Though Death was unsuitable to innocent man, and is still a natural enemy to us all,
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yet unto sinners it is an evil that is suitable and fit to destroy the greater evil that did cause it,
yet unto Sinners it is an evil that is suitable and fit to destroy the greater evil that did cause it,
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and to prevent the everlasting evil. The fore-knowledge of our certain death, is a very great help to keep us humble,
and to prevent the everlasting evil. The foreknowledge of our certain death, is a very great help to keep us humble,
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and disgrace all the seducing pleasures of the flesh, and all the profits and honours of the world,
and disgrace all the seducing pleasures of the Flesh, and all the profits and honours of the world,
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and so to enervate all temptations.
and so to enervate all temptations.
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It is a singular help to quicken a stupid careless sinner, and to waken men to prepare for the life to come,
It is a singular help to quicken a stupid careless sinner, and to waken men to prepare for the life to come,
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and to excite them to seek first the Kingdom of God, and to give all diligence to make their calling and election sure;
and to excite them to seek First the Kingdom of God, and to give all diligence to make their calling and election sure;
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& to consider, seeing all these things must be dissolved, what manner of persons they ought to be, in all holy conversation & godliness, looking for,
& to Consider, seeing all these things must be dissolved, what manner of Persons they ought to be, in all holy Conversation & godliness, looking for,
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and hastening to the coming of the day of God, 2 Pet. 3.11, 12. When we drop asleep, the remembrance of death may quickly awake us;
and hastening to the coming of the day of God, 2 Pet. 3.11, 12. When we drop asleep, the remembrance of death may quickly awake us;
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when we grow slack, it is our spur to put us on, to mend our pace.
when we grow slack, it is our spur to put us on, to mend our pace.
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Who is so mad as wilfully to sin with Death in his eye? or who so dead as with death in h•s eye, to refuse to live a godly life,
Who is so mad as wilfully to sin with Death in his eye? or who so dead as with death in h•s eye, to refuse to live a godly life,
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if he have any spiritual light and feeling? Experience te•leth us, that when health and folly cause us to promise our selves long life,
if he have any spiritual Light and feeling? Experience te•leth us, that when health and folly cause us to promise our selves long life,
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and think that death is a great way off, it lamentably cools our zeal, and strentheneth our temptations,
and think that death is a great Way off, it lamentably cools our zeal, and strentheneth our temptations,
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and duls our souls to holy operations: and the approach of death pu•s life into all our apprehensions and affections.
and duls our Souls to holy operations: and the approach of death pu•s life into all our apprehensions and affections.
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It is a wonderfull hard thing to maintain our lively apprehensions, and str•ng affections, and tenderness of conscience,
It is a wonderful hard thing to maintain our lively apprehensions, and str•ng affections, and tenderness of conscience,
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and self-denyal, and easie contempt of earthly things, when we put far from us the day of death.
and self-denial, and easy contempt of earthly things, when we put Far from us the day of death.
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We see what a stir men make for the profits and honours of this world,
We see what a stir men make for the profits and honours of this world,
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and how fast they hold their fleshly pleasures, while they are in health, and how contemptuously they speak of all,
and how fast they hold their fleshly pleasures, while they Are in health, and how contemptuously they speak of all,
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and bitterly complain of the vanity and vexation, when they come to die.
and bitterly complain of the vanity and vexation, when they come to die.
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And if our lives and the world be brought hereby into such disorders, when men live so short a time on earth, what monsters of ambition,
And if our lives and the world be brought hereby into such disorders, when men live so short a time on earth, what monsters of ambition,
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and covetousness, and luxury would men be, if they lived as long as before the flood,
and covetousness, and luxury would men be, if they lived as long as before the flood,
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even to eight hundred, or nine hundred years of age? Doubtless long life was so great a temptation then to man, (in his corrupted state) that it is no wonder if his wickedness was great upon •he earth,
even to eight hundred, or nine hundred Years of age? Doubtless long life was so great a temptation then to man, (in his corrupted state) that it is no wonder if his wickedness was great upon •he earth,
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and if it prepared for that great destruction of the universal deluge.
and if it prepared for that great destruction of the universal deluge.
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Should men live now but to the age of three hundred, or four hundred years, I fear it would so tempt them to overvalue the world,
Should men live now but to the age of three hundred, or four hundred Years, I Fear it would so tempt them to overvalue the world,
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and so embolden them to delay repentance, that one would be as Wolf to another,
and so embolden them to Delay Repentance, that one would be as Wolf to Another,
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and the weak but be a prey to the strong, and wickedness would overwhelm the world, despising the reins,
and the weak but be a prey to the strong, and wickedness would overwhelm the world, despising the reins,
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and bearing down Religious and civil opposition. But when we stand over the grave, and see our friends laid in the dust,
and bearing down Religious and civil opposition. But when we stand over the grave, and see our Friends laid in the dust,
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how mortified do we seem? how do we even shake the head at the folly of ambitious and covetous worldlings,
how mortified doe we seem? how do we even shake the head At the folly of ambitious and covetous worldlings,
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and are ashamed to think of fleshly lusts! So far are men from owning their vanities, when that silent teacher standeth by.
and Are ashamed to think of fleshly Lustiest! So Far Are men from owning their vanities, when that silent teacher Stands by.
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It is Death that helps to humble the proud, and abate the arrogan•y and obstinacy of the wicked,
It is Death that helps to humble the proud, and abate the arrogan•y and obstinacy of the wicked,
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and make them regard the messengers of Christ, that b•fore despised them and their message.
and make them regard the messengers of christ, that b•fore despised them and their message.
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It is death that allayeth the ebullition of distracting thoughts and passions, and helpeth to bring men to themselves,
It is death that allayeth the ebullition of distracting thoughts and passion, and Helpeth to bring men to themselves,
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and fixeth giddy discomposed minds, and helps to settle the light and the unsettled; and to restrain the worst.
and fixeth giddy discomposed minds, and helps to settle the Light and the unsettled; and to restrain the worst.
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As we are beholden to the Gallows for our purses and our lives;
As we Are beholden to the Gallows for our purses and our lives;
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so are we to the grave and hell, for much of the order that is in the world,
so Are we to the grave and hell, for much of the order that is in the world,
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and our peace and freedom procured thereby. But it is a greater good that it procureth to believers.
and our peace and freedom procured thereby. But it is a greater good that it procureth to believers.
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If you ask, How is all this to be ascribed to Christ? I answer, many wayes: 1. It is he that hath now the Keyes or power of death and hell,
If you ask, How is all this to be ascribed to christ? I answer, many ways: 1. It is he that hath now the Keys or power of death and hell,
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even he that liveth and was dead, and that liveth for evermore, Rev. 1.18. and therefore is to be feared by the world. 2. It is he that hath by his Blood & Covenant brought us the Hope of everlasting life;
even he that lives and was dead, and that lives for evermore, Rev. 1.18. and Therefore is to be feared by the world. 2. It is he that hath by his Blood & Covenant brought us the Hope of everlasting life;
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which is it that gives the efficacy to death.
which is it that gives the efficacy to death.
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Without this men would be but desperate, and think that it is better have a little pleasure then none at all,
Without this men would be but desperate, and think that it is better have a little pleasure then none At all,
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and so would give up themselves to sin, and desperately gratifie their flesh by all the wickedness they could devise. 3. And it is Christ that teacheth men the right use of death, by his holy doctrine, having brought life and immortality to light by his Gospel. 4. And it is Christ that sendeth forth the holy Spirit, which only doth so illuminate the mind,
and so would give up themselves to since, and desperately gratify their Flesh by all the wickedness they could devise. 3. And it is christ that Teaches men the right use of death, by his holy Doctrine, having brought life and immortality to Light by his Gospel. 4. And it is christ that sends forth the holy Spirit, which only does so illuminate the mind,
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and quicken and dispose the heart, that Death may be savingly improved. The poyson is our own:
and quicken and dispose the heart, that Death may be savingly improved. The poison is our own:
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but it is his skill and love that hath made a Soveraign antidote of it. And let our bodies die, so our sin may die.
but it is his skill and love that hath made a Sovereign antidote of it. And let our bodies die, so our since may die.
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If the foresight of Death destroy our sin, and further our sanctification, and the hour of death doth end our fears and enter us into the state of glory,
If the foresight of Death destroy our since, and further our sanctification, and the hour of death does end our fears and enter us into the state of glory,
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though we will love death as death never the better for this, much less the sin that caused it;
though we will love death as death never the better for this, much less the since that caused it;
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yet must we admire the love of our Redeemer.
yet must we admire the love of our Redeemer.
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And it is not only the Peril but also the Terrors of Death that we are in part delivered from.
And it is not only the Peril but also the Terrors of Death that we Are in part Delivered from.
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Though Christ himself was in a bloody sweat, in his agony before his death, and cryed out on the Cross, My God, why hast thou forsaken me;
Though christ himself was in a bloody sweat, in his agony before his death, and cried out on the Cross, My God, why hast thou forsaken me;
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because he bore the sins of the world;
Because he boar the Sins of the world;
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yet death is welcome to many of his followers, that drink of his cup, and are baptized with his baptism:
yet death is welcome to many of his followers, that drink of his cup, and Are baptised with his Baptism:
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For they taste not of these dregs which he drunk up, and they are strengthened by his supporting grace.
For they taste not of these dregs which he drunk up, and they Are strengthened by his supporting grace.
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He that doth comfort them against sin and Hell, doth also comfort them against Death.
He that does Comfort them against since and Hell, does also Comfort them against Death.
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So great is the glory that he hath promised them, and so great is his comforting, confirming grace, that dreadfull •eath is not great enough to prevail against them.
So great is the glory that he hath promised them, and so great is his comforting, confirming grace, that dreadful •eath is not great enough to prevail against them.
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As it was too weak to conquer Christ, so is it too weak to conquer his Spirit in his peoples souls.
As it was too weak to conquer christ, so is it too weak to conquer his Spirit in his peoples Souls.
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Without Christ we could not live, and we durst not die:
Without christ we could not live, and we durst not die:
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but through him we can do and suffer all things, and can boldly pass through this dark and shady vale of death;
but through him we can do and suffer all things, and can boldly pass through this dark and shady vale of death;
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yea we can desire to depart and to be with Christ as best f•r us:
yea we can desire to depart and to be with christ as best f•r us:
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for to Live is Christ, and to die is gain, Phil. 1.21, 23. For we know that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolved;
for to Live is christ, and to die is gain, Philip 1.21, 23. For we know that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolved;
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we h•ve a building of God, an house not made with h•nds, eternal in the heavens.
we h•ve a building of God, an house not made with h•nds, Eternal in the heavens.
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And therefore sometimes we can earnestly groan, d•siring to be clothed up•n with our house which is from heaven.
And Therefore sometime we can earnestly groan, d•siring to be clothed up•n with our house which is from heaven.
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And we are alwayes confident, knowing that whilest we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
And we Are always confident, knowing that whilst we Are At home in the body, we Are absent from the Lord:
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we are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and present with the Lord:
we Are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and present with the Lord:
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and therefore labour, that whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him: For we walk by faith and not by sight:
and Therefore labour, that whither present or absent, we may be accepted of him: For we walk by faith and not by sighed:
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and it is God that hath wrought us for the self same thing, who also hath given us the earnest of the Spirit, 2 Cor. 5.1. to 10. Though we long not to die, yet we long to see the face of God. and it is God that hath wrought us for the self same thing, who also hath given us the earnest of the Spirit, 2 Cor. 5.1. to 10. Though we long not to die, yet we long to see the face of God.
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And though we lay down our bod••s with natural unwillingness, yet we lay down our sin and sorrows with gladness and spiritual delight.
And though we lay down our bod••s with natural unwillingness, yet we lay down our since and sorrows with gladness and spiritual delight.
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And though our hearts are ready to faint, as Peters when he walked to Christ upon the waters,
And though our hearts Are ready to faint, as Peter's when he walked to christ upon the waters,
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yet Christ puts forth his hand of love, and soon recovereth us from our fear and danger.
yet christ puts forth his hand of love, and soon Recovereth us from our Fear and danger.
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Melancholly and impatience may make men weary of their lives, and rush upon death with a false conceit that it will end their sorrows:
Melancholy and impatience may make men weary of their lives, and rush upon death with a false conceit that it will end their sorrows:
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But this is not to conquer death, but to be conquered by a lesser evil:
But this is not to conquer death, but to be conquered by a lesser evil:
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and it is not an effect of fortitude, but of an imbecillity & impotency of mind.
and it is not an Effect of fortitude, but of an imbecility & impotency of mind.
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And if a Brutus, a Cato, or a Seneca be his own Executioner, th•• do but choose a lesser evil, (in their conceits) even a death which they accounted honourable,
And if a Brutus, a Cato, or a Senecca be his own Executioner, th•• do but choose a lesser evil, (in their conceits) even a death which they accounted honourable,
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before a more ignominious death, or a life of shame, and scorn, and misery.
before a more ignominious death, or a life of shame, and scorn, and misery.
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But the true believer is raised above the fears of death, by the love of God, and the hopes of Glory;
But the true believer is raised above the fears of death, by the love of God, and the hope's of Glory;
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and Death (though ungratefull in it self) is welcome to him, as the way to his felicity.
and Death (though ungrateful in it self) is welcome to him, as the Way to his felicity.
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Le• Tyrants and Souldiers take it for their glory, that they can take away mens liver, (that is, they have the power of a Serpent,
Le• Tyrants and Soldiers take it for their glory, that they can take away men's liver, (that is, they have the power of a Serpent,
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or of Rats-bane) as if it were their honour to be their Countreys pestilence: and a Ruler and a Dose of poyson, were things of equal strength and use:
or of Ratsbane) as if it were their honour to be their Countries' pestilence: and a Ruler and a Dose of poison, were things of equal strength and use:
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But it is the Glory of Christ to enable h•s Disciples to conquer Death, & bear the fury of the most cruel persecutors.
But it is the Glory of christ to enable h•s Disciples to conquer Death, & bear the fury of the most cruel persecutors.
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The Martyrs have been more joyfull in their sufferings, then the Judges that condemned them in their Pomp and glory.
The Martyrs have been more joyful in their sufferings, then the Judges that condemned them in their Pomp and glory.
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When we are pressed above strength, and despair of life, and have the sentence of death in our selves ;
When we Are pressed above strength, and despair of life, and have the sentence of death in our selves;
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we are then taught to trust in the living God that raiseth the dead, 2 Cor. 1.8, 9, 10. The Saints by faith have been tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection:
we Are then taught to trust in the living God that Raiseth the dead, 2 Cor. 1.8, 9, 10. The Saints by faith have been tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection:
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they have had tryall of cruel mockings & scourgings, yea moreover of bonds and imprisonment;
they have had trial of cruel mockings & scourgings, yea moreover of bonds and imprisonment;
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they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword, Heb. 11.35, 36, 37. Thanks be to God which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Cor. 15.57. They overcome by the blood of the Lamb — and love not their lives unto the death, Rev. 12.11. They fear not them that kill the body, and after th•t have no more that they can do, Luke 12.4. They trust upon his promise that ha•h said, [ I will ransome them from the power of the grave;
they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slave with the sword, Hebrew 11.35, 36, 37. Thanks be to God which gives us the victory through our Lord jesus christ, 1 Cor. 15.57. They overcome by the blood of the Lamb — and love not their lives unto the death, Rev. 12.11. They Fear not them that kill the body, and After th•t have no more that they can do, Lycia 12.4. They trust upon his promise that ha•h said, [ I will ransom them from the power of the grave;
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I will redeem them from death. O death, I will be thy plagues! O grave, I will be thy destruction, Hos. 13.14. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints, Psal, 116.15.I will Redeem them from death. O death, I will be thy plagues! O grave, I will be thy destruction, Hos. 13.14. Precious in the sighed of the Lord is the death of his Saints, Psalm, 116.15.
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Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth, yea saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labours, Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth, yea Says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours,
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and their works do follow them, Rev. 14.13.and their works do follow them, Rev. 14.13.
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SECT. IX. Ʋse 7. MOreover from the Enmity of Death, we may be directed which way to bend our cares ;
SECT. IX. Ʋse 7. MOreover from the Enmity of Death, we may be directed which Way to bend our Cares;
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and seeing where our difficulty most lieth, we may see which way our most diligent preparations must be turned.
and seeing where our difficulty most lies, we may see which Way our most diligent preparations must be turned.
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Death cannot be prevented: but the malignant influence of it on our souls may be much abated. If you let it work without an Antidote, it will make you live like unbelieving worldlings:Death cannot be prevented: but the malignant influence of it on our Souls may be much abated. If you let it work without an Antidote, it will make you live like unbelieving worldlings:
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It will deter your hearts from heaven, and dull your love to God himself, and make your meditations of him,
It will deter your hearts from heaven, and dull your love to God himself, and make your meditations of him,
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and of your Everlasting Rest, to be seldom and ungratefull to you; And it will make you say, Its good to be here ;
and of your Everlasting Rest, to be seldom and ungrateful to you; And it will make you say, Its good to be Here;
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and have sweeter thoughts of this present life, then of your inheritance.
and have Sweeten thoughts of this present life, then of your inheritance.
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It will rob you of much of your heavenly delights, and fill you with slavish fears of death,
It will rob you of much of your heavenly delights, and fill you with slavish fears of death,
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and subject you unto bondage all your lives, and make you die with agony and horror,
and Subject you unto bondage all your lives, and make you die with agony and horror,
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so that your lives and deaths will be dishonourable to your holy faith, and to your Lord.
so that your lives and death's will be dishonourable to your holy faith, and to your Lord.
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If it were meerly our own suffering by fears and horrors;
If it were merely our own suffering by fears and horrors;
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or meerly our loss of spiritual delights, the matter were (great, but) not so great:
or merely our loss of spiritual delights, the matter were (great, but) not so great:
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But it is more then this.
But it is more then this.
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For when our joyes are overwhelmed with the fears of death, and turned into sorrows, our love to God will be abated,
For when our Joys Are overwhelmed with the fears of death, and turned into sorrows, our love to God will be abated,
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and we shall deny him the thanks and cheerfull praises, which should be much of the employment of our lives:
and we shall deny him the thanks and cheerful praises, which should be much of the employment of our lives:
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and we shall be much discomposed and unfitted for his service, and shall much dishonour him in the world,
and we shall be much discomposed and unfitted for his service, and shall much dishonour him in the world,
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and shall strengthen our temptations to the overvaluing of earthly things.
and shall strengthen our temptations to the overvaluing of earthly things.
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Think it not therefore a small or an indifferent matter, to fortifie your souls against these malignant fears of death.
Think it not Therefore a small or an indifferent matter, to fortify your Souls against these malignant fears of death.
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Make this your daily care and work; your peace, your safety ; your innocency, and usefulness, and the honour of God, do much lie on it.
Make this your daily care and work; your peace, your safety; your innocency, and usefulness, and the honour of God, do much lie on it.
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And it is a work of such exceeding difficulty, that it requireth the best of your skill and diligence;
And it is a work of such exceeding difficulty, that it requires the best of your skill and diligence;
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and when all is done, it must be the illuminating quickning beams of grace, and the shining face of the Eternal Love, that must do the work;
and when all is done, it must be the illuminating quickening beams of grace, and the shining face of the Eternal Love, that must do the work;
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though yet your diligence is necessary, to attend the spirit, and use the means, in subserviency to grace,
though yet your diligence is necessary, to attend the Spirit, and use the means, in subserviency to grace,
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and in expectation of these celestiall rayes. And above all take heed lest you should think, that carnal mirth, or meer security,
and in expectation of these celestial rays. And above all take heed lest you should think, that carnal mirth, or mere security,
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and casting away the thoughts of death will serve to overcome these fears; or that it is enough that you resolve against them.
and casting away the thoughts of death will serve to overcome these fears; or that it is enough that you resolve against them.
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For it is your safety that must be lookt to, as well as your present ease and peace:
For it is your safety that must be looked to, as well as your present ease and peace:
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and fear must be so overcome, as that a greater misery may not follow: Presumption and security will be of very short continuance.
and Fear must be so overcome, as that a greater misery may not follow: Presumption and security will be of very short Continuance.
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To die without fear, and pass into endless desperation, which fear should have wakened you to prevent, is no desirable kind of dying.
To die without Fear, and pass into endless desperation, which Fear should have wakened you to prevent, is no desirable kind of dying.
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And besides, resolving against the Terrors of death, will not prevent them.
And beside, resolving against the Terrors of death, will not prevent them.
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When Death draws neer, it will amaze you, in despight of all your resolutions, if you are not furnished with a better Antidote.
When Death draws near, it will amaze you, in despite of all your resolutions, if you Are not furnished with a better Antidote.
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The more jocund you have been in carnal mirth, and the more you have presumptuously slighted death, its likely your horror will be the greater when it comes.
The more jocund you have been in carnal mirth, and the more you have presumptuously slighted death, its likely your horror will be the greater when it comes.
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And therefore see that you make a wise and safe preparation; and that you groundedly and methodically cure these fears, and not securely cast them away.
And Therefore see that you make a wise and safe preparation; and that you groundedly and methodically cure these fears, and not securely cast them away.
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Though I have given you to this end, some Directions in other writings (in the Saints Rest, and in the Treatise of Self-denyal, and that of Crucifying the world, ) yet I shall add here these following helps, which faithfully observed and practised, will much promote your victory over death, which conquereth all the strength of flesh, and glory of this world. DIRECTION I. IF you would overcome the danger and the fears of Death, Make sure of your Conversion, that it is sound ;
Though I have given you to this end, Some Directions in other writings (in the Saints Rest, and in the Treatise of Self-denial, and that of Crucifying the world,) yet I shall add Here these following helps, which faithfully observed and practised, will much promote your victory over death, which conquereth all the strength of Flesh, and glory of this world. DIRECTION I IF you would overcome the danger and the fears of Death, Make sure of your Conversion, that it is found;
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and see that you be absolutely devoted unto God, without reserves.
and see that you be absolutely devoted unto God, without reserves.
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Should you be deceived in your foundations, your life, and hopes, and joyes would all be delusory things.
Should you be deceived in your foundations, your life, and hope's, and Joys would all be delusory things.
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Till sin be mortified, and your souls reconciled to God in Christ, you are still in danger of worse then death:
Till since be mortified, and your Souls reconciled to God in christ, you Are still in danger of Worse then death:
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and it is but the senslesness of your dead condition, that keepeth you from the terrors of damnation.
and it is but the senselessness of your dead condition, that Keepeth you from the terrors of damnation.
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But if you are sure that you are quick•ed by renewing grace, and possessed by the sanctifying spirit,
But if you Are sure that you Are quick•ed by renewing grace, and possessed by the sanctifying Spirit,
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and made partakers of the Divine nature, you have then the earnest of your inheritance, Eph. 1.14. 2 Cor. 1.22. & 5.5. and the fire is kindled in your breast, that in despight of Death, will mount you up to God. DIRECTION II. TO Conquer the Enmity of Death, you must live by faith in Jesus Christ:
and made partakers of the Divine nature, you have then the earnest of your inheritance, Ephesians 1.14. 2 Cor. 1.22. & 5.5. and the fire is kindled in your breast, that in despite of Death, will mount you up to God. DIRECTION II TO Conquer the Enmity of Death, you must live by faith in jesus christ:
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as men that are emptied of themselves, and ransomed from his hands that had the power of death,
as men that Are emptied of themselves, and ransomed from his hands that had the power of death,
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and as men that are redeemed from the curse, and are now made heirs of the grace of life, being made his members who is •he Lord of life,
and as men that Are redeemed from the curse, and Are now made Heirs of the grace of life, being made his members who is •he Lord of life,
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even the second Adam, who is a quickning spirit. The serious believing study of his design and office, (to destroy sin and death,
even the second Adam, who is a quickening Spirit. The serious believing study of his Design and office, (to destroy since and death,
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and to bring many sons to glory,) and also of his voluntary suffering, and his obedience to the death of the Cross, may raise us above the fears of death.
and to bring many Sons to glory,) and also of his voluntary suffering, and his Obedience to the death of the Cross, may raise us above the fears of death.
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When we live by faith as branches of this blessed Vine, & are righteous with his righteousness, justified by his blood and merits,
When we live by faith as branches of this blessed Vine, & Are righteous with his righteousness, justified by his blood and merits,
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& sanctified by his Word and Spirit, and find that we are united to him, we may then be sure that death cannot conquer us,
& sanctified by his Word and Spirit, and find that we Are united to him, we may then be sure that death cannot conquer us,
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& nothing can take us out of his hands: For our life being hid with Christ in God, we know that we shall live, because he liveth, Col. 3.3. John 14.19. and that when Christ who is our life appeareth, we shall also appear with him in glory, Col. 3.4.
& nothing can take us out of his hands: For our life being hid with christ in God, we know that we shall live, Because he lives, Col. 3.3. John 14.19. and that when christ who is our life appears, we shall also appear with him in glory, Col. 3.4.
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And that he will change our vile bodies, and make them like to his glorious body, by his mighty power, by which he is able to subdue all things to himself, Phil. 3.20, 21. In our own stren•th we dare not stand the charge of death,
And that he will change our vile bodies, and make them like to his glorious body, by his mighty power, by which he is able to subdue all things to himself, Philip 3.20, 21. In our own stren•th we Dare not stand the charge of death,
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and with it the charge of the Law, and of our Consciences:
and with it the charge of the Law, and of our Consciences:
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How dreadfully should we then be foiled and non-plust, if we must be found in no other righteousness,
How dreadfully should we then be foiled and nonplussed, if we must be found in no other righteousness,
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but what we have received from the first Adam, and have wrought by the strength received from him!
but what we have received from the First Adam, and have wrought by the strength received from him!
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But being gathered under the wings of Christ, as the chickens under the wings of the hen ( Mat. 23.37.) and being found then in him, having the righteousness which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith, we may boldly answer to all that can be charged on us to our terrour!
But being gathered under the wings of christ, as the chickens under the wings of the hen (Mathew 23.37.) and being found then in him, having the righteousness which is through the faith of christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith, we may boldly answer to all that can be charged on us to our terror!
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If we know him and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings,
If we know him and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings,
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and are made conformall• to his death, (Phil. 3.9, 10.) if •e are dead with him to the world,
and Are made conformall• to his death, (Philip 3.9, 10.) if •e Are dead with him to the world,
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and risen with him to a holy life;and risen with him to a holy life;
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if we have believingly traced him in his sufferings and conquest, and perceive by faith how we participate in his victories, we shall then be able to grapple with the hands of death;
if we have believingly traced him in his sufferings and conquest, and perceive by faith how we participate in his victories, we shall then be able to grapple with the hands of death;
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and though we know the grave must be for a while the prison of our flesh we can by faith foresee the opening of our prison doors,
and though we know the grave must be for a while the prison of our Flesh we can by faith foresee the opening of our prison doors,
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and the loosing of our bonds, and the day of our last and full Redemption.
and the losing of our bonds, and the day of our last and full Redemption.
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It strengtheneth us exceedingly to look unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him, endured the Cross, despising the shame,
It strengtheneth us exceedingly to look unto jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was Set before him, endured the Cross, despising the shame,
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and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. ] When we consider what he endured against himself, we shall not be weary:
and is Set down At the right hand of the throne of God. ] When we Consider what he endured against himself, we shall not be weary:
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nor faint in our minds, Heb. 12.2, 3. DIRECTION III. LIve also by faith on the Heavenly Gl•ry. nor faint in our minds, Hebrew 12.2, 3. DIRECTION III. LIve also by faith on the Heavenly Gl•ry.
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As one eye of faith must be on an humbled crucified Christ, so must the other be on heaven, on a glorified Christ, and on the glory and everlasting Love of God, which we shall there en•oy.
As one eye of faith must be on an humbled Crucified christ, so must the other be on heaven, on a glorified christ, and on the glory and everlasting Love of God, which we shall there en•oy.
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This is it that conquereth the fears of death, when we believe that we shall pass through it into everlasting life.
This is it that conquereth the fears of death, when we believe that we shall pass through it into everlasting life.
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If a man for health will take the most ungratefull potion, (the bitterness being short,
If a man for health will take the most ungrateful potion, (the bitterness being short,
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and the benefit long;) and if he will suffer the Surgeon to let out his blood,
and the benefit long;) and if he will suffer the Surgeon to let out his blood,
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and in case of necessity to out off a member;
and in case of necessity to out off a member;
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how light should we make of death, that have the assured hopes of glory to encourage us!
how Light should we make of death, that have the assured hope's of glory to encourage us!
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what door so streight that we would not pass through if we could, to our dearest friend!
what door so straight that we would not pass through if we could, to our dearest friend!
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What way so •owl that we would not travail, to our beloved home? And shall death seem intolerable to us, that letteth in our souls to Christ? Well might Paul say [ To die is gain, ] Phil. 1.21.
What Way so •owl that we would not travail, to our Beloved home? And shall death seem intolerable to us, that lets in our Souls to christ? Well might Paul say [ To die is gain, ] Philip 1.21.
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When we gain deliverance from all those sins that did here beset us, and all those sorrows that sin had bred:
When we gain deliverance from all those Sins that did Here beset us, and all those sorrows that since had bred:
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We gain the accomplishment of our desires, and the end of our faith, the salvati•n of our souls:
We gain the accomplishment of our Desires, and the end of our faith, the salvati•n of our Souls:
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We gain the Crown that fadeth not away ;
We gain the Crown that fades not away;
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a place before the Throne of Christ, in the Temple of God, in the City of God, the New Jerusalem;
a place before the Throne of christ, in the Temple of God, in the city of God, the New Jerusalem;
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to eat of the hidden Manna, and of the Tree of life which is in the midst of the Paradise of God, Rev. 2. & 3. We gain the place prepared for us by Christ, in his Fathers house, John 14.1, 2. For we shall be with him where he is, that we may behold his glory, John 17.24.to eat of the hidden Manna, and of the Tree of life which is in the midst of the Paradise of God, Rev. 2. & 3. We gain the place prepared for us by christ, in his Father's house, John 14.1, 2. For we shall be with him where he is, that we may behold his glory, John 17.24.
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We shall gain the sight of the glory of God, and the feeling of his most precious love,
We shall gain the sighed of the glory of God, and the feeling of his most precious love,
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and the fulness of joy that is in his presence, and the everlasting pleasures at his right hand, Psal. 16.11.
and the fullness of joy that is in his presence, and the everlasting pleasures At his right hand, Psalm 16.11.
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And shall we think much to die for such a gain ? we will put off our cloaths,
And shall we think much to die for such a gain? we will put off our clothes,
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and welcome sleep, which is the Image of death, that our bodies may have rest,
and welcome sleep, which is the Image of death, that our bodies may have rest,
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and refuse not thus to die every night, that we may rise more refreshed for our employments in the morning.
and refuse not thus to die every night, that we may rise more refreshed for our employments in the morning.
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And shall we stick at the uncloathing of our souls, in order to their everlasting Rest? Set but the eye of faith to the Prospective of the promise,
And shall we stick At the unclothing of our Souls, in order to their everlasting Rest? Set but the eye of faith to the Prospective of the promise,
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and take a serious frequent view of the promised Land, and this if any thing will make death more welcome,
and take a serious frequent view of the promised Land, and this if any thing will make death more welcome,
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then Physick to the sick, then uncloathing to a beggar, that puts on new or better cloaths.
then Physic to the sick, then unclothing to a beggar, that puts on new or better clothes.
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Shall a poor man cheerfully ply his labour all day in hope of a little wages at night;
Shall a poor man cheerfully ply his labour all day in hope of a little wages At night;
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and shall not a believer cheerfully yie•d to death, in hope of everlasting glory? so far as heaven is foundly be•ieved,
and shall not a believer cheerfully yie•d to death, in hope of everlasting glory? so Far as heaven is fondly be•ieved,
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and our conversations, and hearts are there, the fears of Death will be asswaged, and nothing else will well asswage them. DIRECTION. IV. MOreover, if you will conquer the enmity of death, do all that you can to encrease and exercise the love of God in you.
and our conversations, and hearts Are there, the fears of Death will be assuaged, and nothing Else will well assuage them. DIRECTION. IV. MOreover, if you will conquer the enmity of death, do all that you can to increase and exercise the love of God in you.
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For love will so incline you to the blessed object of it, that Death will not be able to keep down the flame.
For love will so incline you to the blessed Object of it, that Death will not be able to keep down the flame.
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Were God set as a seal upon our hearts, we should find that Love is as strong as death,
Were God Set as a seal upon our hearts, we should find that Love is as strong as death,
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and the coals thereof are coals of fire, •nd the flame is vehement:
and the coals thereof Are coals of fire, •nd the flame is vehement:
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many waters cannot quench it, nor can the fl•ods drown it, Cant. 8.6, 7. If carnal Love have made the amorous to choose death that they might passionately express it, especially when they have heard of the death of their beloved;many waters cannot quench it, nor can the fl•ods drown it, Cant 8.6, 7. If carnal Love have made the Amoros to choose death that they might passionately express it, especially when they have herd of the death of their Beloved;
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and if naturall fortitude and love to their Countrey, have made many valient men, though Heathens, to contemn death,
and if natural fortitude and love to their Country, have made many valiant men, though heathens, to contemn death,
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and readily lay down their lives;
and readily lay down their lives;
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and if the love of fame and vain glory in a surviving name, have caused many to die through pride:
and if the love of fame and vain glory in a surviving name, have caused many to die through pride:
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how much more will the powerfull love of God, put on the soul to leave this flesh,
how much more will the powerful love of God, put on the soul to leave this Flesh,
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and pass through death, that we may see his face, and fully enjoy the object of our love? So much as you love God,
and pass through death, that we may see his face, and Fully enjoy the Object of our love? So much as you love God,
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so much will you be above the terrors of the grave, and pass through death for the enjoyment of your beloved. Perf•ct Love casteth out fear:
so much will you be above the terrors of the grave, and pass through death for the enjoyment of your Beloved. Perf•ct Love Cast out Fear:
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and h• •h•t feareth is not made perfect in l•ve: and h• •h•t fears is not made perfect in l•ve:
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in death and judgement, we shall have boldness, if our love be perfect, 1 John 4.17, 18. This makeeth the Martyrs cheerfully lay down their lives for Christ;
in death and judgement, we shall have boldness, if our love be perfect, 1 John 4.17, 18. This maketh the Martyrs cheerfully lay down their lives for christ;
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and love is glad of so precious an opportunity for its exercise and manifestation.
and love is glad of so precious an opportunity for its exercise and manifestation.
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Love is a restless working thing, that will give you no rest, till your desires are attained, and you be with God.Love is a restless working thing, that will give you no rest, till your Desires Are attained, and you be with God.
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Nothing is so valiant as Love!
Nothing is so valiant as Love!
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It rejoyceth when it meeteth with difficulties which it may encounter for the sake of our beloved! It contemneth dangers: It glorieth in sufferings:
It Rejoiceth when it meeteth with difficulties which it may encounter for the sake of our Beloved! It contemneth dangers: It Glorieth in sufferings:
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Though it be humble, and layeth by all thoughts of merit, yet it rejoyceth in sufferings for Christ,
Though it be humble, and Layeth by all thoughts of merit, yet it Rejoiceth in sufferings for christ,
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and glorieth in the Cross, and in the participation of his sufferings, and in the honourable wounds and scars ▪ which we receive for him that died for us. DIRECTION. V.
and Glorieth in the Cross, and in the participation of his sufferings, and in the honourable wounds and scars ▪ which we receive for him that died for us. DIRECTION. V.
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TO overcome the terrors and enmity of death, it is necessary that we keep the Conscience clear from the guilt of wilfull sin, and of impenitency.
TO overcome the terrors and enmity of death, it is necessary that we keep the Conscience clear from the guilt of wilful since, and of impenitency.
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If it may be, see that you wound it not; If you have wounded it, presently seek a cure:
If it may be, see that you wound it not; If you have wounded it, presently seek a cure:
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and live not in a wounded state.
and live not in a wounded state.
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The face of death will waken conscience, and cause it to speak much lowder then it did in health and in prosperity:
The face of death will waken conscience, and cause it to speak much Louder then it did in health and in Prosperity:
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And then sin will seem another thing, and wrath more terrible then it did in your security.
And then since will seem Another thing, and wrath more terrible then it did in your security.
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Conscience will do much to make your burden light or heavy. If Conscience groundedly speak peace,
Conscience will do much to make your burden Light or heavy. If Conscience groundedly speak peace,
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and all be sound and well at home, death will be less terrible, the heart being fortified against its enmity.
and all be found and well At home, death will be less terrible, the heart being fortified against its enmity.
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But to have a pained body, and a pained soul, a dying body, and a scorched Conscience that is afraid of everlasting death, this is a terrible case indeed.
But to have a pained body, and a pained soul, a dying body, and a scorched Conscience that is afraid of everlasting death, this is a terrible case indeed.
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Speedily therefore get rid of sin, and get your Consciences throughly cleansed, by sound repentance and the blood of Christ:
Speedily Therefore get rid of since, and get your Consciences thoroughly cleansed, by found Repentance and the blood of christ:
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For so much sin as you bring to your death-bed, so much bitterness will there be in death.
For so much since as you bring to your deathbed, so much bitterness will there be in death.
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Away then with that sin that Conscience tells you of, and touch the forbidden fruit 〈 ◊ 〉 more,
Away then with that since that Conscience tells you of, and touch the forbidden fruit 〈 ◊ 〉 more,
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and kindle not the spar•s of Hell in your souls, to make the sting of death more venemous.
and kindle not the spar•s of Hell in your Souls, to make the sting of death more venomous.
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As it will quiet a believing soul through Chr•st, when he can say with Hezekiah, Isa, 38.3.
As it will quiet a believing soul through Chr•st, when he can say with Hezekiah, Isaiah, 38.3.
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Remember now O Lord I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight : remember now Oh Lord I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sighed:
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] and it will be our rejoycing if we have the testimony of our Consciences, that in simplicity and godly sincerity we have had our conversation in the world, 2 Cor. 1.12.
] and it will be our rejoicing if we have the testimony of our Consciences, that in simplicity and godly sincerity we have had our Conversation in the world, 2 Cor. 1.12.
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So will it be most terrible to die in the fears of unpardoned sin, and to have Conscience scourging us with the remembrance of our folly,
So will it be most terrible to die in the fears of unpardoned since, and to have Conscience scourging us with the remembrance of our folly,
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when God is afflicting us, and we have need of a well composed mind, to bear the troubles of our fl•sh.
when God is afflicting us, and we have need of a well composed mind, to bear the Troubles of our fl•sh.
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A little from without is grievous, when any thing is amiss within:
A little from without is grievous, when any thing is amiss within:
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Get home therefore to Christ without delay, and cease not till you have peace in him, that death may find your consciences whole. DIRECTION VI. REdeeming time, is another means to prevent the hurtfull fears of death.
Get home Therefore to christ without Delay, and cease not till you have peace in him, that death may find your Consciences Whole. DIRECTION VI. REdeeming time, is Another means to prevent the hurtful fears of death.
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When we foreknow that it will shortly end our time, let us make the best of time while we have it.
When we foreknow that it will shortly end our time, let us make the best of time while we have it.
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And then when we find that our work is done, and that we did not loyter nor lose the time that God vouchsafed us, the end of it will be less grievous to us.
And then when we find that our work is done, and that we did not loiter nor loose the time that God vouchsafed us, the end of it will be less grievous to us.
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A man that studieth his duty, and spareth for no cost or pains, and is as loath to lose an hours time,
A man that studieth his duty, and spares for no cost or pains, and is as loath to loose an hours time,
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as a covetous man is to lose an hundred pound, will look back on his life,
as a covetous man is to loose an hundred pound, will look back on his life,
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and look before him to his death, with greater peace and less perplexity, then another man.
and look before him to his death, with greater peace and less perplexity, then Another man.
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But the thoughts of death must needs be terrible, to a man that hath trifled away his life,
But the thoughts of death must needs be terrible, to a man that hath trifled away his life,
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and been an unthrift of his time.
and been an unthrift of his time.
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To think when you must die, that now you are at your last day or hour,
To think when you must die, that now you Are At your last day or hour,
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and withall to think, how many hours you vainly lost, and that you knew not the worth of time till it was gone, will make death more bitter then now you can imagine.
and withal to think, how many hours you vainly lost, and that you knew not the worth of time till it was gone, will make death more bitter then now you can imagine.
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What else is Death but the ending of our Time? and what can be more necessary to a comfortable end,
What Else is Death but the ending of our Time? and what can be more necessary to a comfortable end,
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then faithfully to use it while we have it? DIRECTION VII. ANother help against the Enmity of Death, is the Crucifying of the flesh, with its affections and lusts:
then faithfully to use it while we have it? DIRECTION VII. another help against the Enmity of Death, is the Crucifying of the Flesh, with its affections and Lustiest:
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and the conquest of the world by the life of faith, and crucifying it by the Cross of Christ;and the conquest of the world by the life of faith, and crucifying it by the Cross of christ;
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and dying daily by the patient suffering of the Cross our selves.
and dying daily by the patient suffering of the Cross our selves.
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When we are loose from all things under the Sun, and there is nothing that entangleth our affections on earth, a great part of the difficulty is then removed.
When we Are lose from all things under the Sun, and there is nothing that entangleth our affections on earth, a great part of the difficulty is then removed.
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But death will tear the heart that is glued to any thing in this world.
But death will tear the heart that is glued to any thing in this world.
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Possess therefore as if you possessed not, and rejoyce as if you rejoyced not, and use the world as not abusing it:
Possess Therefore as if you possessed not, and rejoice as if you rejoiced not, and use the world as not abusing it:
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for the fashion of this world doth pass away, I Cor. 7.29, 30, 31. It is much for the sake of our flesh that must perish, that death doth seem so bitter to us:
for the fashion of this world does pass away, I Cor. 7.29, 30, 31. It is much for the sake of our Flesh that must perish, that death does seem so bitter to us:
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If therefore we can throughly sudue the flesh, and live above its pleasure and desires, we shall the more esily bear its dissolution.
If Therefore we can thoroughly sudue the Flesh, and live above its pleasure and Desires, we shall the more Easily bear its dissolution.
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Shut up your senses then a little more, and let your hearts grow stranger to this world;
Shut up your Senses then a little more, and let your hearts grow stranger to this world;
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and if you have known any persons, relations, accomodations after the flesh, from henceforth know them so no more.
and if you have known any Persons, relations, Accommodations After the Flesh, from henceforth know them so no more.
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How terrible is death to an earthly-minded man that had neglected his soul for a treasure here, which must then be dissipated in a moment? How easie is death to a heavenly-mind, that is throughly weaned from this world,
How terrible is death to an earthly-minded man that had neglected his soul for a treasure Here, which must then be dissipated in a moment? How easy is death to a heavenly-mind, that is thoroughly weaned from this world,
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and taketh it but for his pilgrimage or passage unto life, and hath made it the business of his dayes, to lay up for himself a treasure in heaven? He that hath unfeignedly made heaven his end in the course of his life, will most readily pass to it on the hardest terms:
and Takes it but for his pilgrimage or passage unto life, and hath made it the business of his days, to lay up for himself a treasure in heaven? He that hath unfeignedly made heaven his end in the course of his life, will most readily pass to it on the Hardest terms:
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For every man is willing to attain his end. DIRECTION VIII.
For every man is willing to attain his end. DIRECTION VIII.
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IT will much help us against the Enmity of death, to be duly conformed to the Image of God, in the hatred of sin,
IT will much help us against the Enmity of death, to be duly conformed to the Image of God, in the hatred of since,
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and love of holiness, and in special in the point of Justice. and love of holiness, and in special in the point of justice.
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When we hate sin throughly, and find it so incorporated into our flesh, that they must live and die together, it will make death the more easie to us ▪ because it will be the death of sin,
When we hate since thoroughly, and find it so incorporated into our Flesh, that they must live and die together, it will make death the more easy to us ▪ Because it will be the death of since,
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even of that sin which we most hate, and that God hateth, and that hath cost us so dear as it hath done.
even of that since which we most hate, and that God hates, and that hath cost us so dear as it hath done.
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When we are in love with holiness, and know that we shall never be perfect in it, till after death;
When we Are in love with holiness, and know that we shall never be perfect in it, till After death;
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it will make death the more welcome, as the passage to our desired life.
it will make death the more welcome, as the passage to our desired life.
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When the Justice, even the castigatory and vindictive Justice of God, is more amiable in our eyes,
When the justice, even the castigatory and vindictive justice of God, is more amiable in our eyes,
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and we are not blinded by self-love, to judge of God and of his wayes, according to the interest of our flesh, we shall then consent to his dissolving stroke,
and we Are not blinded by Self-love, to judge of God and of his ways, according to the Interest of our Flesh, we shall then consent to his dissolving stroke,
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and see that the bitterness of death proceedeth from that which is good in God, though from that which is evil in our selves.
and see that the bitterness of death Proceedeth from that which is good in God, though from that which is evil in our selves.
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Doubtless as Justice is one of the blessed Attributes of God, so should it be amiable to man, there being nothing in God but what is lovely.
Doubtless as justice is one of the blessed Attributes of God, so should it be amiable to man, there being nothing in God but what is lovely.
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It is the prevalency of self-love that makes men so insensible of the excellency of Divine Justice,
It is the prevalency of Self-love that makes men so insensible of the excellency of Divine justice,
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while they speak so respectfully of his mercy.
while they speak so respectfully of his mercy.
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So far as men are carnall and selfish, they cannot love that by which they smart,
So Far as men Are carnal and selfish, they cannot love that by which they smart,
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or of which they are in danger.
or of which they Are in danger.
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But the soul that is got above it self, and is united unto God in Christ,
But the soul that is god above it self, and is united unto God in christ,
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and hath that Image of God, which containeth the impress and effect of all his Attributes, hath such an habit of impartial justice in himself,
and hath that Image of God, which Containeth the Impress and Effect of all his Attributes, hath such an habit of impartial Justice in himself,
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and such a hatred of sin, and such a desire that the honour of God should be vindicateed and maintained,
and such a hatred of since, and such a desire that the honour of God should be vindicateed and maintained,
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and such an approbation of the Justice of God, that he can the more easily consent or submit to the dissolving stroke of death:
and such an approbation of the justice of God, that he can the more Easily consent or submit to the dissolving stroke of death:
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He hateth his own sin, and loatheth himself for all his abominations, and is possessed with that Justice that provoketh him to self-revenge in an ordinate sort,
He hates his own since, and Loathes himself for all his abominations, and is possessed with that justice that provokes him to Self-revenge in an ordinate sort,
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and therefore doth love and honour that Justice that inflicteth on him the penalty of death; (Especially since Mercy hath made it a usefull Castigation.) As some penitent malefactors have been so sensible of their crimes, that they have not deprecated death,
and Therefore does love and honour that justice that inflicteth on him the penalty of death; (Especially since Mercy hath made it a useful Castigation.) As Some penitent malefactors have been so sensible of their crimes, that they have not deprecated death,
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but consented to it as a needfull work of Justice, (as its written of the penitent Murderer lately hanged at London. ) So Holiness doth contain such a hatred of our own sins,
but consented to it as a needful work of justice, (as its written of the penitent Murderer lately hanged At London.) So Holiness does contain such a hatred of our own Sins,
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and such impartial Justice on Gods behalf;
and such impartial justice on God's behalf;
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that it will cause us to subscribe to the righteousness of his sentence, and the more quietly to yield to the stroke of death. DIRECTION IX.
that it will cause us to subscribe to the righteousness of his sentence, and the more quietly to yield to the stroke of death. DIRECTION IX.
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IT will somewhat abate the fears of Death, to consider the Restlesness and troubles of this life,
IT will somewhat abate the fears of Death, to Consider the Restlessness and Troubles of this life,
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and the manifold evills that end at death. and the manifold evils that end At death.
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And because this Consideration is little available with men in prosperity, it pleaseth God to exercise us with adversity, that when we find there is no hope of Rest on earth, we may look after it where it is,
And Because this Consideration is little available with men in Prosperity, it Pleases God to exercise us with adversity, that when we find there is no hope of Rest on earth, we may look After it where it is,
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and venture on death by the impulse of necessity.
and venture on death by the impulse of necessity.
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Here we are continually burdened with our selves, annoyed by our corruptions, and pained by the diseases of our souls,
Here we Are continually burdened with our selves, annoyed by our corruptions, and pained by the diseases of our Souls,
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or endangered most when pained least.
or endangered most when pained lest.
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And would we be thus still ? We live in the continual smart of the fruit of our own folly,
And would we be thus still? We live in the continual smart of the fruit of our own folly,
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and the hurts that we catch by our careless or inconsiderate walking, like children that often fall and cry;
and the hurts that we catch by our careless or inconsiderate walking, like children that often fallen and cry;
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and would we still live such a life as this? The weakness of our faith, the darkness of our minds, the distance and strangeness of our souls to God, are a continuall languishing and trouble to our hearts.
and would we still live such a life as this? The weakness of our faith, the darkness of our minds, the distance and strangeness of our Souls to God, Are a continual languishing and trouble to our hearts.
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How grievous is it to us that we can love him no more, nor be more assured of his love to us? that we find continually so much of the creature,
How grievous is it to us that we can love him no more, nor be more assured of his love to us? that we find continually so much of the creature,
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and so little of God upon our hearts? that carnal affections are so easily kindled in us,
and so little of God upon our hearts? that carnal affections Are so Easily kindled in us,
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and the Love of God will scarce be kept in any life, by the richest mercies, the most powerfull means,
and the Love of God will scarce be kept in any life, by the Richest Mercies, the most powerful means,
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and by our greatest diligence? O what a death is it to our hearts, that so many odious temptations should have such free access, such ready entertainment, such small resistance,
and by our greatest diligence? O what a death is it to our hearts, that so many odious temptations should have such free access, such ready entertainment, such small resistance,
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and so great success? that such horrid thoughts of unbelief should look into our minds,
and so great success? that such horrid thoughts of unbelief should look into our minds,
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and stay so long, and be so familiar with us? that the blessed mysteries of the Gospel,
and stay so long, and be so familiar with us? that the blessed Mysteres of the Gospel,
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and the state of separated souls, and the happiness of the life to come, are known so slightly,
and the state of separated Souls, and the happiness of the life to come, Are known so slightly,
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and believ•d so weakly and imperfectly, and meet with so many carnall questionings and doubts? that when we should be solacing our souls in the fore-thoughts of heaven, we look toward it with such strangeness and amazement,
and believ•d so weakly and imperfectly, and meet with so many carnal questionings and doubts? that when we should be solacing our Souls in the forethoughts of heaven, we look towards it with such strangeness and amazement,
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as if we staggered at the promise of God through unbelief;
as if we staggered At the promise of God through unbelief;
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and there is so much Atheism in our Affections, God being almost as no God to them sometime,
and there is so much Atheism in our Affections, God being almost as no God to them sometime,
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and Heaven almost as no Heaven to them, that it shews there is too much in our understandings. O what a death is it to our minds, that when we should live in the Love of Infinite Goodness, we find such a remnant of carnal enmity,
and Heaven almost as no Heaven to them, that it shows there is too much in our understandings. O what a death is it to our minds, that when we should live in the Love of Infinite goodness, we find such a remnant of carnal enmity,
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and God hath such resistance, and so narrow, so sh•••, so cold, so unkind entertainment in those hearts that were made to love him,
and God hath such resistance, and so narrow, so sh•••, so cold, so unkind entertainment in those hearts that were made to love him,
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and that should know and own no love but his? What a bondage is it, that our souls are so entangled with the creatures? and so detained from the love of God? and that we draggle on this earth,
and that should know and own no love but his? What a bondage is it, that our Souls Are so entangled with the creatures? and so detained from the love of God? and that we draggle on this earth,
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and can reach no higher, and the delightfull Communion with God, and a Conversation in Heaven, are things that we have so small experience of? Alas, that we that are made for God,
and can reach no higher, and the delightful Communion with God, and a Conversation in Heaven, Are things that we have so small experience of? Alas, that we that Are made for God,
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and should live to him, and be still upon his work, and know no other, should be so byased by t•e flesh, and captivated by self-love, and lost at home, that our affections and intentions do hardly get above our selves, but there we are too prone to terminate them all;
and should live to him, and be still upon his work, and know no other, should be so biased by t•e Flesh, and captivated by Self-love, and lost At home, that our affections and intentions do hardly get above our selves, but there we Are too prove to terminate them all;
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and lose our God, even in a seeming Religiousness, while we will be Gods to our selves! How grievous is it, that such wonders and glorious appearances of God,
and loose our God, even in a seeming Religiousness, while we will be God's to our selves! How grievous is it, that such wonders and glorious appearances of God,
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as are contained in the incarnation, life and death of Christ, and in all the parts of the work of our Redemption, should no more affect us then they do,
as Are contained in the incarnation, life and death of christ, and in all the parts of the work of our Redemption, should no more affect us then they do,
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nor take up our souls in more thankfull admiration, nor ravish us into higher joyes! Alas, that Heaven commands our souls no more from earth!
nor take up our Souls in more thankful admiration, nor ravish us into higher Joys! Alas, that Heaven commands our Souls no more from earth!
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that such an infinite glory is so near us, and we enjoy so little of it,
that such an infinite glory is so near us, and we enjoy so little of it,
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and have no more savour of it upon our souls!
and have no more savour of it upon our Souls!
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That in the hands of God, and before his face we do no more regard him!
That in the hands of God, and before his face we do no more regard him!
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That the great and wonderfull matters of our faith, do so little affect us, that we are tempted thereby to question the sincerity of our faith,
That the great and wonderful matters of our faith, do so little affect us, that we Are tempted thereby to question the sincerity of our faith,
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if not the reality of the things believed:
if not the reality of the things believed:
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and that so little of these great and wondrous things appeareth in our lives, that we tempt the world, to think our faith is but a fancy.
and that so little of these great and wondrous things appears in our lives, that we tempt the world, to think our faith is but a fancy.
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Is not all this grievous to an honest heart? and should we not be so far weary of such a life as this,
Is not all this grievous to an honest heart? and should we not be so Far weary of such a life as this,
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as to be willing to depart and be with Christ?
as to be willing to depart and be with christ?
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If it would so much rejoyce a gracious soul, to have a stronger faith, a more lively hope, a more tender conscience, a more humble self-abhorring heart, to be more fervent in prayer, more resolute against temptations,
If it would so much rejoice a gracious soul, to have a Stronger faith, a more lively hope, a more tender conscience, a more humble self-abhorring heart, to be more fervent in prayer, more resolute against temptations,
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and more successfully to fight against them;
and more successfully to fight against them;
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with what desire and joy then should we look towards Heaven, where we shall be above our strongest faith and hope,
with what desire and joy then should we look towards Heaven, where we shall be above our Strongest faith and hope,
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and have no more need of the healing graces, or the healing Ordinances, nor be put upon self-afflicting work,
and have no more need of the healing graces, or the healing Ordinances, nor be put upon self-afflicting work,
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nor troubled with the temptations, nor terrified by the face of any enemy.
nor troubled with the temptations, nor terrified by the face of any enemy.
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Now if we will vigorously appear for God, against a sinfull generation, how many will appear against us? how bitterly will they reproach us? how falsly will they slander us,
Now if we will vigorously appear for God, against a sinful generation, how many will appear against us? how bitterly will they reproach us? how falsely will they slander us,
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and say all manner of evil against us? and it is well if we scape the violence of their hands!
and say all manner of evil against us? and it is well if we escape the violence of their hands!
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and what should be our joy in all these sufferings, but that Great is our reward in heaven, Mat. 11, 12.
and what should be our joy in all these sufferings, but that Great is our reward in heaven, Mathew 11, 12.
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Alas, how we are continually here annoyed, by the presence, and the motions, and the succ•ss of sin in our selves and others!
Alas, how we Are continually Here annoyed, by the presence, and the motions, and the succ•ss of since in our selves and Others!
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It dwelleth in us night and day;
It dwells in us night and day;
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we cannot get it stay behind, no not when we address our selves to God, not in our publike worship, or our secret prayers:
we cannot get it stay behind, no not when we address our selves to God, not in our public worship, or our secret Prayers:
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not for the space of one Lords Day, or one Sermon, or one Sacrament, in ordinary or extraordinary duty.
not for the Molle of one lords Day, or one Sermon, or one Sacrament, in ordinary or extraordinary duty.
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O what a blessed day and duty would it be, in which we could leave our sin behind us,
O what a blessed day and duty would it be, in which we could leave our since behind us,
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and converse with God in spotless innocency, and worship and adore him without the darkness,
and converse with God in spotless innocency, and worship and adore him without the darkness,
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and strangeness and unbelief, and dulness, and doubtings, and distractions, that are now our daily, miseries? Can we have grace and not be weary of these corruptions? Can we have life,
and strangeness and unbelief, and dullness, and doubtings, and distractions, that Are now our daily, misery's? Can we have grace and not be weary of these corruptions? Can we have life,
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and not be pained with these diseases? And can we live in daily pain and weariness,
and not be pained with these diseases? And can we live in daily pain and weariness,
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and not be willing of release? Is there a gracious soul, that groaneth not under the burden of these miseries? yea, in every prayer, what do we else but confess them,
and not be willing of release? Is there a gracious soul, that Groaneth not under the burden of these misery's? yea, in every prayer, what do we Else but confess them,
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and lament them, and groan for help, and for deliverance? And yet shall we fear our day of freedom,
and lament them, and groan for help, and for deliverance? And yet shall we Fear our day of freedom,
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and be loth that death should bring us news, that our prayers are heard, and our groans have reached up to heaven and that the bonds of flesh and sin shall be dissolved,
and be loath that death should bring us news, that our Prayers Are herd, and our groans have reached up to heaven and that the bonds of Flesh and since shall be dissolved,
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and we shall have need to watch, and strive, and fear, and complain, and sigh,
and we shall have need to watch, and strive, and Fear, and complain, and sighs,
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and weep no more? Shall the face of death discourage us from desiring such a bessed day? When we have so full assurance, that at last this enemy also shall be destroyed? The Lord heal and pardon the Hypocrisie of our complaints, together with the unbelief and cowardliness of our souls!
and weep no more? Shall the face of death discourage us from desiring such a bess day? When we have so full assurance, that At last this enemy also shall be destroyed? The Lord heal and pardon the Hypocrisy of our complaints, together with the unbelief and cowardliness of our Souls!
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Do we speak so much, and hear so much, and seem to do so much against sin,
Do we speak so much, and hear so much, and seem to do so much against since,
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and yet had we rather keep it still, then be stript of it, together with the rags of our mortality? and yet had we rather dwell with sin, in tempting, troubling, corruptible flesh,
and yet had we rather keep it still, then be stripped of it, together with the rags of our mortality? and yet had we rather dwell with since, in tempting, troubling, corruptible Flesh,
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then lay them by, and dwell with Christ? O Lord how lamentably have we lost our wisdom,
then lay them by, and dwell with christ? O Lord how lamentably have we lost our Wisdom,
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and drowned our minds in flesh and folly, by forsaking thee our light and life!
and drowned our minds in Flesh and folly, by forsaking thee our Light and life!
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How come our reasonable souls to be so bewitched, as after all our convictions, complaints and prayers, to be still more willing of our sickness then of the remedy,
How come our reasonable Souls to be so bewitched, as After all our convictions, complaints and Prayers, to be still more willing of our sickness then of the remedy,
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and more afraid of this bitter Cup, then of the poyson that lodgeth in our bowels, which it would expell!
and more afraid of this bitter Cup, then of the poison that lodgeth in our bowels, which it would expel!
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and that after all the labour we have us•d, we had yet rather dwell with our greatest enemy,
and that After all the labour we have us•d, we had yet rather dwell with our greatest enemy,
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then by a less to be transmitted to our dearest friend!
then by a less to be transmitted to our dearest friend!
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and had rather continue in a troublesome, weary, restless life, then by the sleep of death to pass to Rest.
and had rather continue in a troublesome, weary, restless life, then by the sleep of death to pass to Rest.
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And this sin in others also is our trouble, though not so much as in our selves. It maketh those our bitter enemies, whose good we most desire and endeavour,
And this sin in Others also is our trouble, though not so much as in our selves. It makes those our bitter enemies, whose good we most desire and endeavour,
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and causeth the unthankfull world to requite us with malicious usage, for telling them the ungratefull truth, and seeking their salvation.
and Causes the unthankful world to requite us with malicious usage, for telling them the ungrateful truth, and seeking their salvation.
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it makes our friends to be but half-friends; and some of them too like our enemies.
it makes our Friends to be but half-friends; and Some of them too like our enemies.
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It puts a sting into the sweetest friendship, and mixeth smart with all our pleasures; It worketh us grief from precious mercies;
It puts a sting into the Sweetest friendship, and mixeth smart with all our pleasures; It works us grief from precious Mercies;
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and abateth the comfort of our near Relations;
and abateth the Comfort of our near Relations;
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So that our smart by the pricks, is often greater then our pleasure in the sweetness of the Rose.
So that our smart by the pricks, is often greater then our pleasure in the sweetness of the Rose.
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No friend is so smoothed, and squared to the temper and interest of another, but that some in equality and unevenness doth remain, which makes the closure to be less near and stedfast.
No friend is so smoothed, and squared to the temper and Interest of Another, but that Some in equality and unevenness does remain, which makes the closure to be less near and steadfast.
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Even family relations, are usually so imperfectly jointed and cemented, that when the winds of tryal are any thing high, they shake the frame;
Even family relations, Are usually so imperfectly jointed and cemented, that when the winds of trial Are any thing high, they shake the frame;
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and though they are but low, they find an entrance, and cause such a coldness of affections,
and though they Are but low, they find an Entrance, and cause such a coldness of affections,
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as is contrary to the nature and duty of the relations.
as is contrary to the nature and duty of the relations.
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Either a contrariety of opinions, or of natural temperature and humours, or else of the dispositions of the mind;
Either a contrariety of opinions, or of natural temperature and humours, or Else of the dispositions of the mind;
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Sometime cross interests, and sometime passions and cross words, do cause such discontents and sowrness, such frowns or jealousies,
Sometime cross interests, and sometime passion and cross words, do cause such discontents and sourness, such frowns or jealousies,
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or distances, that our nearest friends are but as sackloth on our skins, and as a shoo too strait for us,
or distances, that our nearest Friends Are but as Sackcloth on our skins, and as a shoo too strait for us,
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or as a garment that is unmeet, which pinch and trouble us in their use,
or as a garment that is unmeet, which pinch and trouble us in their use,
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and those that should be to us as the Apple of our eyes, are as the dust or smoak to them, that vex or blind them.
and those that should be to us as the Apple of our eyes, Are as the dust or smoke to them, that vex or blind them.
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And the more we Love them, the more it greiveth us to be crossed in our love.
And the more we Love them, the more it greiveth us to be crossed in our love.
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There is scarce any friend so wise, so good, so suitable to us, or so near, that we can alwayes please.
There is scarce any friend so wise, so good, so suitable to us, or so near, that we can always please.
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And the displeasure of a friend is as gravell in our shoos, or as Nettles in our bed, oft-times more grievous then the malice of an enemy.
And the displeasure of a friend is as gravel in our shoes, or as Nettles in our Bed, ofttimes more grievous then the malice of an enemy.
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There is no such doing as this in heaven: because there is no such guest as sin.
There is no such doing as this in heaven: Because there is no such guest as since.
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We shall love each other far more then we do here;
We shall love each other Far more then we do Here;
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and yet that Love shall never be inordinate, nor in the least divert our love from God,
and yet that Love shall never be inordinate, nor in the least divert our love from God,
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but every Saint and Angel in the Society, shall be loved with most chaste and pure affections, in a perfect subordination to the love of God;
but every Saint and Angel in the Society, shall be loved with most chaste and pure affections, in a perfect subordination to the love of God;
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and so as that God himself in them, shall be the chiefest object of that love.
and so as that God himself in them, shall be the chiefest Object of that love.
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It is there that our friends being freed from all their imperfections, do neither tempt us to a carnal Love,
It is there that our Friends being freed from all their imperfections, do neither tempt us to a carnal Love,
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nor have any thing in them to discourage the love that is spirituall and pure. We have here our passionate friends, our self-conceited friends, our unkind, unthankfull selfish friends; our mutable and unfaithfull friends;
nor have any thing in them to discourage the love that is spiritual and pure. We have Here our passionate Friends, our self-conceited Friends, our unkind, unthankful selfish Friends; our mutable and unfaithful Friends;
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our contentious friends that are like to enemies:
our contentious Friends that Are like to enemies:
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and who have used us more hardly then our friends? But when we come to God, we shall have friends that are like God, that are wholly good,
and who have used us more hardly then our Friends? But when we come to God, we shall have Friends that Are like God, that Are wholly good,
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and are participatively turned into Love;
and Are participatively turned into Love;
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and haveing left behind them all that was unclean and noysome, and troublesome to themselves, they have also cast off all that could be troublesome to us.
and having left behind them all that was unclean and noisome, and troublesome to themselves, they have also cast off all that could be troublesome to us.
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Our love will be there without suspicions, without interruptions, unkindnesses and discontents, without disappointments, frustrations and dissatisfactions:
Our love will be there without suspicions, without interruptions, Unkindnesses and discontents, without disappointments, frustrations and dissatisfactions:
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For God himself will fully satisfie us;
For God himself will Fully satisfy us;
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and we shall love his goodness and glory in his Saints, as well as immediately in himself.
and we shall love his Goodness and glory in his Saints, as well as immediately in himself.
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Our friends are now lost at the turning of a straw:
Our Friends Are now lost At the turning of a straw:
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the change of their interest, their company, their opinions, the slanders of back-biters, and mis-representations of malicious men, can cool their Love, and kill their friendship.
the change of their Interest, their company, their opinions, the slanders of backbiters, and misrepresentations of malicious men, can cool their Love, and kill their friendship.
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But Heaven is a place of constant Love: The Love of Saints, as all things else, is there eternal:
But Heaven is a place of constant Love: The Love of Saints, as all things Else, is there Eternal:
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And yet it decline•h not with age. It is a world of Love that we are hasting to:
And yet it decline•h not with age. It is a world of Love that we Are hasting to:
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It is a life of love that we must there live, and a work of love,
It is a life of love that we must there live, and a work of love,
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and perfect love that we must be there employed in for ever.
and perfect love that we must be there employed in for ever.
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If here we have a pure, a dear, a faithful friend, that is without false-heartedness and deceit, that loveth us as his own soul,
If Here we have a pure, a dear, a faithful friend, that is without False-heartedness and deceit, that loves us as his own soul,
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how quickly is he snatcht away by death? and leaves us melted into tears,
how quickly is he snatched away by death? and leaves us melted into tears,
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and mourning over his earthly relicts, and looking upward with grieved hearts, as the Disciples did after their ascending Lord, Acts 1. 9, 10, 11. We are left almost as lifeless by such friends,
and mourning over his earthly relicts, and looking upward with grieved hearts, as the Disciples did After their ascending Lord, Acts 1. 9, 10, 11. We Are left almost as Lifeless by such Friends,
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as the body is left by the departed soul:
as the body is left by the departed soul:
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We have nothing but grief to tell us that we live, and that our souls are not departed with them:
We have nothing but grief to tell us that we live, and that our Souls Are not departed with them:
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we are left in greater lamentation, then if we had never known a faithfull friend.
we Are left in greater lamentation, then if we had never known a faithful friend.
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And alas, how quickly are they gone, when once God sees them ripe for heaven? when Droans and Dullards live much longer.
And alas, how quickly Are they gone, when once God sees them ripe for heaven? when Drones and Dullards live much longer.
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If we see a Saint thats clear of judgement, and low in humility, and naked-hearted in sincerity,
If we see a Saint thats clear of judgement, and low in humility, and naked-hearted in sincerity,
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and that abounds in love to God and man, thats faithfull and constant to their friend,
and that abounds in love to God and man, thats faithful and constant to their friend,
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and is above the pride and vanities of this world, and doth converse by a life of faith above,
and is above the pride and vanities of this world, and does converse by a life of faith above,
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and is usefull and exemplary in their generation; alas how soon are they snacht away!
and is useful and exemplary in their generation; alas how soon Are they snacht away!
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and we are left in our temptations, repining and murmuring at God, as Jonah, when his gourd was withered,
and we Are left in our temptations, repining and murmuring At God, as Jonah, when his gourd was withered,
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as if the Lord had destinated this world to be the dwelling of unfaithfull, worthless men,
as if the Lord had destinated this world to be the Dwelling of unfaithful, worthless men,
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and envied us the presence of one eminent Saint, one faithfull friend, and one that (as Moses when he had talkt with God) hath a face that shineth with the reflected raies of the heavenly glory:
and envied us the presence of one eminent Saint, one faithful friend, and one that (as Moses when he had talked with God) hath a face that shines with the reflected rays of the heavenly glory:
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when inde•d it is because this world is unworthy of them, ( Heb. 11.38.) not knowing their worth,
when inde•d it is Because this world is unworthy of them, (Hebrew 11.38.) not knowing their worth,
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nor how to use them, nor how to make use of them for their good:
nor how to use them, nor how to make use of them for their good:
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and because when they are ripe and mellow for eternity, it is fit that God be served before us,
and Because when they Are ripe and mellow for eternity, it is fit that God be served before us,
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and that Heaven have the best, and that be left on earth that is earthly:
and that Heaven have the best, and that be left on earth that is earthly:
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Must Heaven be deprived of its inhabitants? Must a Saint that is ripe be kept from Christ,
Must Heaven be deprived of its inhabitants? Must a Saint that is ripe be kept from christ,
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and so long kept from his inheritance, from the company of Angels, and the face of God,
and so long kept from his inheritance, from the company of Angels, and the face of God,
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and all lest we should be displeased, and grudge at God for glorifying those, whom he destinated to glory before the foundations of the world;
and all lest we should be displeased, and grudge At God for glorifying those, whom he destinated to glory before the foundations of the world;
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and whom he purchased and prepared for Glory? Must there a place be empty,
and whom he purchased and prepared for Glory? Must there a place be empty,
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and a voice be wanting in the Heavenly Chore, lest we should miss our friends on earth? Are we not hasting after them at the heels,
and a voice be wanting in the Heavenly Chore, lest we should miss our Friends on earth? are we not hasting After them At the heels,
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and do we not hope to live with them for ever? and shall we grudge that they are gone a day,
and do we not hope to live with them for ever? and shall we grudge that they Are gone a day,
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or week, or year before us? O foolish unbelieving souls! We mourn for them that are past mourning:
or Week, or year before us? O foolish unbelieving Souls! We mourn for them that Are passed mourning:
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and lament for our friends that are gone to Rest, when we are left our selves in a vexatious, restless, howling wilderness!
and lament for our Friends that Are gone to Rest, when we Are left our selves in a vexatious, restless, howling Wilderness!
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as if it were better to be here! we mourn and weep for the souls that are triumphing in their Masters joy!
as if it were better to be Here! we mourn and weep for the Souls that Are triumphing in their Masters joy!
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And yet we say, we believe, and hope, and labour, and wait for the same felicity • Shall the happiness of our friends be our sorrow and lamentation? O did we but see these blessed souls,
And yet we say, we believe, and hope, and labour, and wait for the same felicity • Shall the happiness of our Friends be our sorrow and lamentation? O did we but see these blessed Souls,
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and where they are, and what they are enjoying, and what they are doing, we should be ashamed to mourn thus for their change!
and where they Are, and what they Are enjoying, and what they Are doing, we should be ashamed to mourn thus for their change!
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Do you think they would wish themselves again on earth? or would they take it kindly of you,
Do you think they would wish themselves again on earth? or would they take it kindly of you,
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if you could bring them down again into this world, though it were to reign in wealth and honour? O how would they disdain or abhorr the motion,
if you could bring them down again into this world, though it were to Reign in wealth and honour? O how would they disdain or abhor the motion,
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unless the commanding will of God did make it a part of their obedience!
unless the commanding will of God did make it a part of their Obedience!
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And shall we grieve that they are not here, when to be here, would be their grief?
And shall we grieve that they Are not Here, when to be Here, would be their grief?
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But thus our lives are filled with griefs.
But thus our lives Are filled with griefs.
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Thus smiles and frowns, desires and denyals, hopes and frustrations, endeavours and disappointments, do make a quotidian ague of our lives.
Thus smiles and frowns, Desires and denials, hope's and frustrations, endeavours and disappointments, do make a quotidian ague of our lives.
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The persons and the things we love, do contribute to our sorrows, as well as those we hate.
The Persons and the things we love, do contribute to our sorrows, as well as those we hate.
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If our friends are bad, or prove unkind, they gall and grieve us while they live:
If our Friends Are bad, or prove unkind, they Gall and grieve us while they live:
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If they excell in holiness, fidelity and suitableness, the dart that kills them, deeply woundeth us;
If they excel in holiness, Fidis and suitableness, the dart that kills them, deeply wounds us;
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and the sweeter they were to us in their lives, the bitterer to us is their death ▪ We cannot keep a mercy,
and the Sweeten they were to us in their lives, the bitterer to us is their death ▪ We cannot keep a mercy,
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but sin is ready to take it from us, or else to marr it, and turn it into Vinegar and Gall.
but since is ready to take it from us, or Else to mar it, and turn it into Vinegar and Gall.
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And doth not Death (accidentally) befriend us, that puts an end to all these troubles,
And does not Death (accidentally) befriend us, that puts an end to all these Troubles,
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and lands us safe on the Celestiall shore, and puts us into the bosome of perpetual Rest, where all is calm,
and Lands us safe on the Celestial shore, and puts us into the bosom of perpetual Rest, where all is Cam,
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and the storms and billows that tost us here, shall fear or trouble us no more? And thus Death shall make us some recompence at last,
and the storms and billows that tossed us Here, shall Fear or trouble us no more? And thus Death shall make us Some recompense At last,
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for the wrong it did us;
for the wrong it did us;
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and the mortal blow shall hurt us less then did the dreadfull apparition of it in our fore-thoughts.
and the Mortal blow shall hurt us less then did the dreadful apparition of it in our forethoughts.
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Let not our fears then exceed the cause;
Let not our fears then exceed the cause;
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Though we fear the pangs & throws of travel, let us withall remember, that we shall presently rejoyce,
Though we Fear the pangs & throws of travel, let us withal Remember, that we shall presently rejoice,
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and all the holy Angels with us, that a soul is born into the world of glory:
and all the holy Angels with us, that a soul is born into the world of glory:
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And Death shall gain us much more then it deprived us of. DIRECTION X. THE last Direction that I shall give you, to conquer the enmity of Death, is this:
And Death shall gain us much more then it deprived us of. DIRECTION X. THE last Direction that I shall give you, to conquer the enmity of Death, is this:
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Give up your wills entirely to the will of God, as knowing that his will is your beginning and your end, your safety, your felicity and rest, in which you should gladly acquiesce. Give up your wills entirely to the will of God, as knowing that his will is your beginning and your end, your safety, your felicity and rest, in which you should gladly acquiesce.
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When you think of Death, remember who it is that sends it; It is our Fathers messenger, and is sent but to execute his will.
When you think of Death, Remember who it is that sends it; It is our Father's Messenger, and is sent but to execute his will.
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And can there be any thing in the will of God, that his servants should inordinately fear? Doubtless his Will is much safer and better for us then our own.
And can there be any thing in the will of God, that his Servants should inordinately Fear? Doubtless his Will is much safer and better for us then our own.
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And if in generall it were offered to our choice, Whether all particulars of our lives should be disposed of by Gods will or by ours, common reason might teach us to desire, to be rather in Gods hands then our own.
And if in general it were offered to our choice, Whither all particulars of our lives should be disposed of by God's will or by ours, Common reason might teach us to desire, to be rather in God's hands then our own.
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The fulfilling of his will, is the care and business of our lives:
The fulfilling of his will, is the care and business of our lives:
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and therefore it should be a support and satisfaction to us at our death, that it is but the fulfilling of his will.
and Therefore it should be a support and satisfaction to us At our death, that it is but the fulfilling of his will.
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His Justice and punishing will is good, though selfishness maketh it ungratefull to the offender.
His justice and punishing will is good, though selfishness makes it ungrateful to the offender.
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But his children that are dear to him, and taste no evil but that which worketh for their good, have no cause to quarrell at his will:
But his children that Are dear to him, and taste no evil but that which works for their good, have no cause to quarrel At his will:
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Whatsoever our surest dearest friends would have us take, or do, or suffer, we are ready to submit to,
Whatsoever our Surest dearest Friends would have us take, or do, or suffer, we Are ready to submit to,
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as being confident they will do nothing for our hurt, (if they do but know what is for our good.) And shall we not more boldly trust the will of God then of our dearest friend? He knows what he hath to do with us,
as being confident they will do nothing for our hurt, (if they do but know what is for our good.) And shall we not more boldly trust the will of God then of our dearest friend? He knows what he hath to do with us,
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and how he will dispose of us, and whether he will bring us; and his interest in us is more then ours in our selves;
and how he will dispose of us, and whither he will bring us; and his Interest in us is more then ours in our selves;
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and shall we then distrust him, as if we had to do with an enemy,
and shall we then distrust him, as if we had to do with an enemy,
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or one that were evil, and not with love and infinite goodness? It is the will of God that must be the everlasting Rest, the Heaven, the pleasure of our souls:
or one that were evil, and not with love and infinite Goodness? It is the will of God that must be the everlasting Rest, the Heaven, the pleasure of our Souls:
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And shall we now so fear it, and fly from it, as if it were our ruine? Look which way you will through all the world, your souls will never find repose,
And shall we now so Fear it, and fly from it, as if it were our ruin? Look which Way you will through all the world, your Souls will never find repose,
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nor satisfying quietness and content but in the will of God. Let us therefore commit our souls to him, as to a faithfull Creator;
nor satisfying quietness and content but in the will of God. Let us Therefore commit our Souls to him, as to a faithful Creator;
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and desire unfeignedly the fulfilling of his will, and believe that there is no ground of confidence more firm.
and desire unfeignedly the fulfilling of his will, and believe that there is no ground of confidence more firm.
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Abraham may boldly trust his Son, his only Son, on the will of God:Abraham may boldly trust his Son, his only Son, on the will of God:
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And Christ himself when he was to drink the bitter Cup, submitteth his own naturall love of life to his Fathers will, saying, Not my will, but thine be done.
And christ himself when he was to drink the bitter Cup, submitteth his own natural love of life to his Father's will, saying, Not my will, but thine be done.
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It is a most unworthy abuse of God, that we could be quiet and rejoyce,
It is a most unworthy abuse of God, that we could be quiet and rejoice,
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if our own wills, or our dearest friends might dispose of our lives, and yet are distress•d when they are at the dispose of the will God.
if our own wills, or our dearest Friends might dispose of our lives, and yet Are distress•d when they Are At the dispose of the will God.
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But perhaps you will say, It is the error of my own will that hath procured my Death:
But perhaps you will say, It is the error of my own will that hath procured my Death:
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if it had been meerly the fruit of the will of God, It could be easily satisfied.
if it had been merely the fruit of the will of God, It could be Easily satisfied.
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Answ. Wo to us, if we had not ground of comfort against the errors of our own wills.Answer Woe to us, if we had not ground of Comfort against the errors of our own wills.
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When our destruction is of our selves, our help is of God. So much as is of our selves in it is evil:
When our destruction is of our selves, our help is of God. So much as is of our selves in it is evil:
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but so much as is of God is good.
but so much as is of God is good.
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I do not say that you should rest in your own wills, nor in your own wayes,
I do not say that you should rest in your own wills, nor in your own ways,
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but in the will and wayes of God. The rod is good, though the fault that makes it necessary, be bad.
but in the will and ways of God. The rod is good, though the fault that makes it necessary, be bad.
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The Chastising will is good, though the sinning will be evil:
The Chastising will is good, though the sinning will be evil:
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And it is good that is intended to us, and shall be performed in the event. Object.
And it is good that is intended to us, and shall be performed in the event. Object.
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But how can we rest in the angry afflicting will of God, when it is this that we must be humbled under: But how can we rest in the angry afflicting will of God, when it is this that we must be humbled under:
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and it is the will of God that is the condemnation of the wicked.
and it is the will of God that is the condemnation of the wicked.
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Answ. The effect being from a twofold cause (the sinning will of man, and the punishing will of God) is accordingly good as from the latter,Answer The Effect being from a twofold cause (the sinning will of man, and the punishing will of God) is accordingly good as from the latter,
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and so far should be loved and consented to by all; and evil as from the former, and so may be abhorred:
and so Far should be loved and consented to by all; and evil as from the former, and so may be abhorred:
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But to the Saints there is yet greater Consolation:
But to the Saints there is yet greater Consolation:
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Though affliction is their grief, as it signifieth Gods displeasure, and causeth the smart or destruction of the flesh;
Though affliction is their grief, as it signifies God's displeasure, and Causes the smart or destruction of the Flesh;
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yet it is their mercy, as as it proceedeth from the Love of God, and prepareth them for the greatest mercies.
yet it is their mercy, as as it Proceedeth from the Love of God, and Prepareth them for the greatest Mercies.
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And therefore seeing God never bringeth evil on them that Love him, but what is preparatory to a• far greater good, we may well take comfort in our Death, that it is our Fathers will it should be so. Ʋse 8.
And Therefore seeing God never brings evil on them that Love him, but what is preparatory to a• Far greater good, we may well take Comfort in our Death, that it is our Father's will it should be so. Ʋse 8.
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IF Death shall be conquered as the last enemy, from hence Christians may receive exceeding consolation,
IF Death shall be conquered as the last enemy, from hence Christians may receive exceeding consolation,
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as knowing that they have no enemy to their happiness, but such as shall be conquered by Christ;
as knowing that they have no enemy to their happiness, but such as shall be conquered by christ;
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sooner or later he will overcome them all. Let faith therefore foresee the conquest in the conflict;
sooner or later he will overcome them all. Let faith Therefore foresee the conquest in the conflict;
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and let us not with too much despondency hang down our heads before any enemy that we know shall be trodden down at last.
and let us not with too much despondency hang down our Heads before any enemy that we know shall be trodden down At last.
cc vvb pno12 xx p-acp av d n1 vvb a-acp po12 n2 p-acp d n1 cst pns12 vvb vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp ord.
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We have burdensome corruptions, that exercise our graces, and grieve the spirit, and wrong our Lord;
We have burdensome corruptions, that exercise our graces, and grieve the Spirit, and wrong our Lord;
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but all these shall be overcome.
but all these shall be overcome.
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Though we have heard, and read, and prayed, and meditated, and yet our sins remain alive, they shall be conquered at last.
Though we have herd, and read, and prayed, and meditated, and yet our Sins remain alive, they shall be conquered At last.
cs pns12 vhb vvn, cc vvi, cc vvd, cc j-vvn, cc av po12 n2 vvb j, pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp ord.
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Our Love, and Joy, and Praise shall be everlasting; but our ignorance, and unbelief, and pride, and passion shall not be everlasting:
Our Love, and Joy, and Praise shall be everlasting; but our ignorance, and unbelief, and pride, and passion shall not be everlasting:
po12 n1, cc n1, cc n1 vmb vbi j; cc-acp po12 n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1 vmb xx vbi j:
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Our Holiness shall be perfected and have no end: but our sin shall be abolished, have an end.
Our Holiness shall be perfected and have no end: but our since shall be abolished, have an end.
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Our friends shall abide with us for ever, and the holy love and communion of Saints shall be perfected in heaven:
Our Friends shall abide with us for ever, and the holy love and communion of Saints shall be perfected in heaven:
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But our enemies shall not abide with us for ever, nor malice follow us to our, Rest. The wicked have no comforts but what will have an end;
But our enemies shall not abide with us for ever, nor malice follow us to our, Rest. The wicked have no comforts but what will have an end;
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and the fore-thought of that is sufficient to imbitter even the present sweetness. And the godly have no sorrows but such as are of short continuance:
and the forethought of that is sufficient to embitter even the present sweetness. And the godly have no sorrows but such as Are of short Continuance:
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And me thinks the fore-sight of their end, should sweeten the present bitter Cup, and make our sorrows next to none:
And me thinks the foresight of their end, should sweeten the present bitter Cup, and make our sorrows next to none:
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We sit weeping now in the midst of manifold afflictions:
We fit weeping now in the midst of manifold afflictions:
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But we foresee the day when we shall weep no more, but all tears shall be wiped from our eyes, by the tende• hand of our mercifull Redeemer.
But we foresee the day when we shall weep no more, but all tears shall be wiped from our eyes, by the tende• hand of our merciful Redeemer.
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We are now afraid of love it self, even of our dear and blessed Father, lest he should hate us, or be angry with us fo• ever.
We Are now afraid of love it self, even of our dear and blessed Father, lest he should hate us, or be angry with us fo• ever.
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But heaven will banish all these fears, when the perfect fruition of the eternal love hath perfected our Love.
But heaven will banish all these fears, when the perfect fruition of the Eternal love hath perfected our Love.
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Our doubtings and perplexities of mind are many and grievous, but they will be but short.
Our doubtings and perplexities of mind Are many and grievous, but they will be but short.
po12 n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 vbr d cc j, cc-acp pns32 vmb vbi cc-acp j.
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When we have full possession, we shall be past our doubts. Our work is now to pour out.
When we have full possession, we shall be passed our doubts. Our work is now to pour out.
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our grieved souls into the bosome of some faithfull friend;
our grieved Souls into the bosom of Some faithful friend;
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or ease our troubled minds by complaining of our miseries to our faithfull Pastors, that from them we may, have some words of direction and consolation:
or ease our troubled minds by complaining of our misery's to our faithful Pastors, that from them we may, have Some words of direction and consolation:
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But O how different a work is it that we shall have in heaven? where no more complainings shall be heard from our mouths,
But Oh how different a work is it that we shall have in heaven? where no more complainings shall be herd from our mouths,
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for no more sorrow shall possess our hearts; and we shall have no need of men to comfort us;
for no more sorrow shall possess our hearts; and we shall have no need of men to Comfort us;
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but shall have comfort as naturally from the face of God, as we have light and heat in the summer from the Sun. When we all make one celestial Chore, to sing the praises of the King of Saints,
but shall have Comfort as naturally from the face of God, as we have Light and heat in the summer from the Sun. When we all make one celestial Chore, to sing the praises of the King of Saints,
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how unlike will that melody be to the broken musick of sighs, and groans, and lamentations, which we now take to be almost our best!
how unlike will that melody be to the broken music of sighs, and groans, and lamentations, which we now take to be almost our best!
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We are now glad when we can find but words, and groans, and tears, to lament our sin and misery:
We Are now glad when we can find but words, and groans, and tears, to lament our since and misery:
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But then our joy shall know no sorrow, nor our voice any sad and mournfall tune.
But then our joy shall know no sorrow, nor our voice any sad and mournfall tune.
cc-acp cs po12 n1 vmb vvi dx n1, ccx po12 n1 d j cc n1 n1.
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And may we not bear a while the sorrows that shall have so good an end? We shall shortly have laid by the hard, unprofitable, barren hearts, that are now our continuall burden and disease. Love not your corruptions, Christians;
And may we not bear a while the sorrows that shall have so good an end? We shall shortly have laid by the hard, unprofitable, barren hearts, that Are now our continual burden and disease. Love not your corruptions, Christians;
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but yet be patient under the unavoidable relicts that offend you;
but yet be patient under the unavoidable relicts that offend you;
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remembring that your conflict will end in conquest, and your faith, and watchfulness, and patience will be put to it but a little while.
remembering that your conflict will end in conquest, and your faith, and watchfulness, and patience will be put to it but a little while.
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Who would not enter willingly into the fight, when he may before hand be assured, that the field shall be cleared of every enemy? All this must be ascribed to our dear Redeemer.
Who would not enter willingly into the fight, when he may before hand be assured, that the field shall be cleared of every enemy? All this must be ascribed to our dear Redeemer.
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Had not he wrought the conquest, the enemies that vex us would have destroyed us, and the Serpent that now doth but bruise our heel, would have bruised our head:
Had not he wrought the conquest, the enemies that vex us would have destroyed us, and the Serpent that now does but bruise our heel, would have Bruised our head:
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and the sorrows that are wholesome, sanctified and short, would have been mortall, venemous and endless.
and the sorrows that Are wholesome, sanctified and short, would have been Mortal, venomous and endless.
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What suffering then can be so great, in which a believer should not rejoyce, when he is before hand promised a gracious end? What though at the present it be not joyous,
What suffering then can be so great, in which a believer should not rejoice, when he is before hand promised a gracious end? What though At the present it be not joyous,
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but grievous (in it self?) We should bear it with patience, when we know that at last it shall bring forth the peaceable fruits of righteousness to all them that are exercised thereby, Heb. 12.11.
but grievous (in it self?) We should bear it with patience, when we know that At last it shall bring forth the peaceable fruits of righteousness to all them that Are exercised thereby, Hebrew 12.11.
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If we should be alwayes abused, and alwayes unthankfully and unkindly dealt with, or alwayes under the scorns,
If we should be always abused, and always unthankfully and unkindly dealt with, or always under the scorns,
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or slanders, or persecutions of unreasonable men, or alwayes under our poverty, and toilsome labours, o• alwayes under our pains and pining sicknesses, we might then indeed dismiss our comforts:
or slanders, or persecutions of unreasonable men, or always under our poverty, and toilsome labours, o• always under our pains and pining Sicknesses, we might then indeed dismiss our comforts:
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But when we know that it will be but a little while, and that all will end in Rest and Joy,
But when we know that it will be but a little while, and that all will end in Rest and Joy,
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and that our sorrows are but preparing for those Joyes, even Reason it self is taught by Faith, to bid us rejoyce in all our tribulations,
and that our sorrows Are but preparing for those Joys, even Reason it self is taught by Faith, to bid us rejoice in all our tribulations,
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and to lift up the hands that hang down, and the feeble knees, Heb. 12.12. We make nothing to endure a sudden prick, that by blood-letting we may prevent a long disease.
and to lift up the hands that hang down, and the feeble knees, Hebrew 12.12. We make nothing to endure a sudden prick, that by bloodletting we may prevent a long disease.
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The short pain of pulling out a tooth, is ordinarily endured, to prevent a longer.
The short pain of pulling out a tooth, is ordinarily endured, to prevent a longer.
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A woman doth bear the pains of her travail, because it is short, and tends to the bringing of a child into the world.
A woman does bear the pains of her travail, Because it is short, and tends to the bringing of a child into the world.
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Who would not submit to any labour or toyl for a day, that he might win a life of plenty and delight by it? Who would not be spit upon,
Who would not submit to any labour or toil for a day, that he might win a life of plenty and delight by it? Who would not be spit upon,
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and made the scorn of the world for a day, if he might have his will for it as long as he liveth on earth? And should we not then cheerfully submit to our momentany afflictions,
and made the scorn of the world for a day, if he might have his will for it as long as he lives on earth? And should we not then cheerfully submit to our momentany afflictions,
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and the troubles of a few dayes, (which are light, and mixt with a world of mercies,) when we know that they are working for us, a far more exceeding eternall weight of glory? 2 Cor. 4.17. Our clamorous and malicious enemies, our quarlelsome brethren, our peevish friends, our burdensome corruptions and imperfections will shortly trouble us no more.
and the Troubles of a few days, (which Are Light, and mixed with a world of Mercies,) when we know that they Are working for us, a Far more exceeding Eternal weight of glory? 2 Cor. 4.17. Our clamorous and malicious enemies, our quarlelsome brothers, our peevish Friends, our burdensome corruptions and imperfections will shortly trouble us no more.
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As our life is short, and but a dream and shadow, and therefore the pleasures of this world are no better;
As our life is short, and but a dream and shadow, and Therefore the pleasures of this world Are no better;
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so our troubles also will be no longer, and are but sad dreams, and dark shadows, that quickly pass away:
so our Troubles also will be no longer, and Are but sad dreams, and dark shadows, that quickly pass away:
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Our Lord that hath begun and gone on so far, will finish his victories, and the last enemy shall shortly be destroyed.
Our Lord that hath begun and gone on so Far, will finish his victories, and the last enemy shall shortly be destroyed.
po12 n1 cst vhz vvn cc vvn p-acp av av-j, vmb vvi po31 n2, cc dt ord n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn.
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And if the fearful doubting soul shall say, I know this is comfort to them that are in Christ;
And if the fearful doubting soul shall say, I know this is Comfort to them that Are in christ;
cc cs dt j vvg n1 vmb vvi, pns11 vvb d vbz n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1;
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but what is it to me, that know not whether I have any part in him? I answer, 1. The foundation of God still standeth sure:
but what is it to me, that know not whither I have any part in him? I answer, 1. The Foundation of God still Stands sure:
cc-acp q-crq vbz pn31 p-acp pno11, cst vvb xx cs pns11 vhb d n1 p-acp pno31? pns11 vvb, crd dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvz j:
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the Lord knoweth his own, even when some of them know not that they are his own.
the Lord Knoweth his own, even when Some of them know not that they Are his own.
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He knoweth his mark upon his sheep, when they know it not themselves.
He Knoweth his mark upon his sheep, when they know it not themselves.
pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns32 vvb pn31 xx px32.
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God doubteth not of his interest in thee, though thou doubt of thy interest in him:
God doubteth not of his Interest in thee, though thou doubt of thy Interest in him:
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And thou art faster in the arms of his Love, then by the arms of thy own faith:
And thou art faster in the arms of his Love, then by the arms of thy own faith:
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as the child is surer in the Mothers arms, then by its holding of the Mother.
as the child is Surer in the Mother's arms, then by its holding of the Mother.
c-acp dt n1 vbz jc p-acp dt ng1 n2, av p-acp po31 vvg pp-f dt n1.
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And moreover your doubts and fears are part of the evil that shall be removed,
And moreover your doubts and fears Are part of the evil that shall be removed,
cc av po22 n2 cc n2 vbr n1 pp-f dt n-jn cst vmb vbi vvn,
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and your bitterest sorrows that hence proceed, shall with the rest of the enemies be destroyed.
and your Bitterest sorrows that hence proceed, shall with the rest of the enemies be destroyed.
cc po22 js n2 cst av vvb, vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vbb vvn.
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2. But yet take heed that you unthankfully plead not against the mercies which you have received,
2. But yet take heed that you unthankfully plead not against the Mercies which you have received,
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and be not friends to those doubts and fears which are your enemies, and that you take not part with the enemy of your comforts.
and be not Friends to those doubts and fears which Are your enemies, and that you take not part with the enemy of your comforts.
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Why dost thou doubt (poor humbled soul) of thy interest in Christ, that must make the conquest? Answer me but these few Questions from thy heart.
Why dost thou doubt (poor humbled soul) of thy Interest in christ, that must make the conquest? Answer me but these few Questions from thy heart.
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1. Did Christ ever shew himself unkind to thee? or unwilling to receive thee,
1. Did christ ever show himself unkind to thee? or unwilling to receive thee,
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and have mercy on thee? Did he ever give thee cause to think so poorly of his Love and grace,
and have mercy on thee? Did he ever give thee cause to think so poorly of his Love and grace,
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as thy doubts do intimate thou dost? Hast thou not found him kind when thou wast unkind,
as thy doubts do intimate thou dost? Hast thou not found him kind when thou wast unkind,
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and that he thought on thee when thou didst not think on him? and will he now forget thee,
and that he Thought on thee when thou didst not think on him? and will he now forget thee,
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and end in wrath that begun in Love? He desired thee when thou didst not desire him,
and end in wrath that begun in Love? He desired thee when thou didst not desire him,
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and give thee all thy desires after him:
and give thee all thy Desires After him:
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and will he now cross and deny the desires which he hath caused? He was found of thee, (or rather found thee) when thou soughtest not after him:
and will he now cross and deny the Desires which he hath caused? He was found of thee, (or rather found thee) when thou soughtest not After him:
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and can be reject thee now thou criest and callest for his grace? O think not hardly of his wonderous grace, till he give thee cause.
and can be reject thee now thou Christ and Callest for his grace? O think not hardly of his wondrous grace, till he give thee cause.
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Let thy sweet experiences be remembred, to the shame of thy causeless doubts and fears;
Let thy sweet experiences be remembered, to the shame of thy causeless doubts and fears;
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and let him that hath loved thee to the death, be thought on as he is,
and let him that hath loved thee to the death, be Thought on as he is,
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and not as the unbelieving flesh would misrepresent him.
and not as the unbelieving Flesh would misrepresent him.
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Quest. 2. If thou say that it is not his unkindness, but thy own that feeds thy doubts;Quest. 2. If thou say that it is not his unkindness, but thy own that feeds thy doubts;
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I further ask thee, Is he not kind to the unkind? especially when they lament their own unkindness? Thou art not so unkind to him as thou wast in thy unconverted state:
I further ask thee, Is he not kind to the unkind? especially when they lament their own unkindness? Thou art not so unkind to him as thou wast in thy unconverted state:
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and yet he then exprest his Love in thy conversion:
and yet he then expressed his Love in thy conversion:
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He then sought thee when thou wentest astray, and brought thee carefully home into his Fold;
He then sought thee when thou wentest astray, and brought thee carefully home into his Fold;
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and there he hath kept thee ever since:
and there he hath kept thee ever since:
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And is he less kind, now when thou art returned home? Dost thou not know that all his children have their frowardness,
And is he less kind, now when thou art returned home? Dost thou not know that all his children have their frowardness,
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and are guilty of their unkindnesses to him? And yet he doth not therefore disown them,
and Are guilty of their Unkindnesses to him? And yet he does not Therefore disown them,
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and turn them out of his family;
and turn them out of his family;
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but is tender of them in their froward weakness, because they are his own? How dealt he with the peevish prophet Jonah, that was [ exceedingly displeased and very angry, ] that God spared Nineve, lest it should be a dishonour to his Prophesie;
but is tender of them in their froward weakness, Because they Are his own? How dealt he with the peevish Prophet Jonah, that was [ exceedingly displeased and very angry, ] that God spared Nineveh, lest it should be a dishonour to his Prophesy;
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in so much that he wisht that he might die and not live: and after repined at the withering of his gourd,
in so much that he wished that he might die and not live: and After repined At the withering of his gourd,
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and the scorching of the Sun that beat upon him? The Lord doth gently question with him [ Dost thou well to be angry? ] and after hence convince him that the mercy which he valued to himself, he should not envy to so many, Jonah 4. How dealt he with the Disciples, that fell asleep,
and the scorching of the Sun that beatrice upon him? The Lord does gently question with him [ Dost thou well to be angry? ] and After hence convince him that the mercy which he valued to himself, he should not envy to so many, Jonah 4. How dealt he with the Disciples, that fell asleep,
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when they should have watcht with Christ in the night of his great agony? He doth not tell them, [ You are none of mine,
when they should have watched with christ in the night of his great agony? He does not tell them, [ You Are none of mine,
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because you could not watch with me one hour;
Because you could not watch with me one hour;
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] but tenderly excuseth that which they durst not excuse themselves, [ The spirit is willing,
] but tenderly excuseth that which they durst not excuse themselves, [ The Spirit is willing,
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but the flesh is weak, ] When he was on the Cross, though they all forsook him and fled, he was then so far from forsaking them, that he was manifesting to admiration that exceeding love, that never would forsake them;but the Flesh is weak, ] When he was on the Cross, though they all forsook him and fled, he was then so Far from forsaking them, that he was manifesting to admiration that exceeding love, that never would forsake them;
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and knowest thou not poor complaining soul, that the kindness of Christ overcometh all the unkindness of his children? and that his blood and grace is sufficient to save thee, from greater sins then those that trouble thee? If thou hadst no sin, what use hadst thou of a Saviour? Will thy Physitian therefore cast thee off, because thou art sick?
and Knowest thou not poor complaining soul, that the kindness of christ Overcometh all the unkindness of his children? and that his blood and grace is sufficient to save thee, from greater Sins then those that trouble thee? If thou Hadst no since, what use Hadst thou of a Saviour? Will thy physician Therefore cast thee off, Because thou art sick?
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Quest. 3. Yea hath not Christ already subdued so many of thy enemies, as may assure thee he will subdue the rest? and begun that life in thee, which may assure thee of eternal life? Once thou wast a despiser of God and his holy wayes:Quest. 3. Yea hath not christ already subdued so many of thy enemies, as may assure thee he will subdue the rest? and begun that life in thee, which may assure thee of Eternal life? Once thou wast a despiser of God and his holy ways:
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but now it is far otherwise with thee? Hath he not broken the heart of thy pride and worldliness,
but now it is Far otherwise with thee? Hath he not broken the heart of thy pride and worldliness,
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and sensuality and made thee a new creature? and is not this a pledge that he will do the rest? Tell me plainly, hadst thou rather keep thy sin,
and sensuality and made thee a new creature? and is not this a pledge that he will do the rest? Tell me plainly, Hadst thou rather keep thy since,
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or leave it? Hadst thou rather have liberty to commit it, or be delivered from it? Dost thou not hate it,
or leave it? Hadst thou rather have liberty to commit it, or be Delivered from it? Dost thou not hate it,
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and set thy self against it as thy enemy? Art thou not delivered from the reign and tyranny of it, which thou wast once under? And will not he perfect the conquest which he hath begun? He that hath thus far delivered thee from sin, thy greatest enemy, will deliver thee from all the sad effects of it.
and Set thy self against it as thy enemy? Art thou not Delivered from the Reign and tyranny of it, which thou wast once under? And will not he perfect the conquest which he hath begun? He that hath thus Far Delivered thee from since, thy greatest enemy, will deliver thee from all the sad effects of it.
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The blessed work of the Spirit in thy Conversion, did deliver thee from the bondage of the Devil, from the power of darkness,
The blessed work of the Spirit in thy Conversion, did deliver thee from the bondage of the devil, from the power of darkness,
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and translated thee into the Kingdom of Jesus Christ;
and translated thee into the Kingdom of jesus christ;
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Then didst thou enter the holy warfare, under his banners that was never overcome, in the victorious Army that shall shortly begin their everlasting triumph.
Then didst thou enter the holy warfare, under his banners that was never overcome, in the victorious Army that shall shortly begin their everlasting triumph.
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The sin which thou hatest and longest to be delivered from, and art willing to use Gods means against it, is the conquered enemy, which may assure thee of a full and finall conquest, supposing that thy hatred is against all known sin,
The since which thou Hatest and longest to be Delivered from, and art willing to use God's means against it, is the conquered enemy, which may assure thee of a full and final conquest, supposing that thy hatred is against all known since,
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& that there is none so sweet or profitable in thy account. which thou hadst not far rather leave then keep.
& that there is none so sweet or profitable in thy account. which thou Hadst not Far rather leave then keep.
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Quest. 4. Moreover art thou not truly willing to yield to all the terms of grace? Thou hast heard of the yoak and burden of Christ,Quest. 4. Moreover art thou not truly willing to yield to all the terms of grace? Thou hast herd of the yoke and burden of christ,
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and of the conditions of the Gospel, on which peace is offered to the sinfull world:
and of the conditions of the Gospel, on which peace is offered to the sinful world:
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and what Christ requireth of such as will be his Disciples.
and what christ requires of such as will be his Disciples.
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What saith thy heart now to those terms? Do they seem so hard and grievous to thee, that thou wilt venture thy soul in thy state of sin, rather then accept of them? If this were so, thou hadst yet no part in Christ indeed.
What Says thy heart now to those terms? Do they seem so hard and grievous to thee, that thou wilt venture thy soul in thy state of since, rather then accept of them? If this were so, thou Hadst yet no part in christ indeed.
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But if there be nothing that Christ requireth of thee, that is not desirable in thy eyes:
But if there be nothing that christ requires of thee, that is not desirable in thy eyes:
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or which thou dost not stick at, so far as to turn away from him,
or which thou dost not stick At, so Far as to turn away from him,
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and forsake him, and refuse his Covenant and grace rather then submit to such conditions, thou art then in Covenant with him,
and forsake him, and refuse his Covenant and grace rather then submit to such conditions, thou art then in Covenant with him,
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and the blessings of the Covenant belong to thee.
and the blessings of the Covenant belong to thee.
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Canst thou think that Christ hath purchased, and offered, and promised that which he will not give? Hath he sent forth his Ministers,
Canst thou think that christ hath purchased, and offered, and promised that which he will not give? Hath he sent forth his Ministers,
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and commanded them to make the motion in his name, and to invite and and compell men to come in,
and commanded them to make the motion in his name, and to invite and and compel men to come in,
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and to beseech them to be reconciled to God, and that yet he is unwilling to accept thee when thou dost consent? If Christ had been unwilling, he had not so dearly made the way,
and to beseech them to be reconciled to God, and that yet he is unwilling to accept thee when thou dost consent? If christ had been unwilling, he had not so dearly made the Way,
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nor begun as a suitor to thy soul, nor so diligently sought thee as he hath done.
nor begun as a suitor to thy soul, nor so diligently sought thee as he hath done.
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If the blessings of the Covenant are thine, then Heaven is thine, which is the chiefest blessing:
If the blessings of the Covenant Are thine, then Heaven is thine, which is the chiefest blessing:
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And if they be not thine, it is not because Christ is unwilling, but because thou art unwilling of his blessings on his terms:
And if they be not thine, it is not Because christ is unwilling, but Because thou art unwilling of his blessings on his terms:
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Nothing can deprive thee of them but thy refusal:
Nothing can deprive thee of them but thy refusal:
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Know therefore assuredly, whether thou dost consent thy self to the terms of Christ, and whether thou art truly willing that he be thy Saviour;
Know Therefore assuredly, whither thou dost consent thy self to the terms of christ, and whither thou art truly willing that he be thy Saviour;
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and if thy conscience bear thee faithfull witness, that it is so, dishonour not Christ then so far as to question,
and if thy conscience bear thee faithful witness, that it is so, dishonour not christ then so Far as to question,
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whether he be willing, who hath done so much to put it out of doubt.
whither he be willing, who hath done so much to put it out of doubt.
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The stop is at thy will, & not at his. If thou know that thou art willing, thou maist know that Christ & his benefits are thine.
The stop is At thy will, & not At his. If thou know that thou art willing, thou Mayest know that christ & his benefits Are thine.
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And if thou be not willing, what makes thee wish, and groan, and pray, and labour in the use of means? Is it not for Christ and his benefits that thy heart thus worketh,
And if thou be not willing, what makes thee wish, and groan, and pray, and labour in the use of means? Is it not for christ and his benefits that thy heart thus works,
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and thou dost all this? Fear not then if thy own hand be to the Covenant, it is most certain that the hand of Christ is at it.
and thou dost all this? fear not then if thy own hand be to the Covenant, it is most certain that the hand of christ is At it.
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Quest. 5. Moreover, I would ask thee, Whether thou see not a beauty in Holiness, which is the Image of Christ, and whether thy soul do not desire it even in perfection? So that thou hadst rather,Quest. 5. Moreover, I would ask thee, Whither thou see not a beauty in Holiness, which is the Image of christ, and whither thy soul do not desire it even in perfection? So that thou Hadst rather,
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if thou hadst thy choice, be more Holy, then more rich or honourable inm the world!
if thou Hadst thy choice, be more Holy, then more rich or honourable inm the world!
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If so, be assured that it is not without Holiness, that thou choosest and preferrest Holiness? Hadst thou not rather have more faith,
If so, be assured that it is not without Holiness, that thou choosest and preferrest Holiness? Hadst thou not rather have more faith,
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and hope, and love to God, and patience and contentment, and communion with Christ, then have more of the favour and applause of many,
and hope, and love to God, and patience and contentment, and communion with christ, then have more of the favour and applause of many,
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or of the riches or pleasures of this world? If so, I would know of thee,
or of the riches or pleasures of this world? If so, I would know of thee,
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whether this be not from the spirit of Christ within thee? and be not his Image it self upon thee? and the motions of the new and heavenly nature, which is begotten in thee by the Holy Ghost? Undoubtedly it is.
whither this be not from the Spirit of christ within thee? and be not his Image it self upon thee? and the motions of the new and heavenly nature, which is begotten in thee by the Holy Ghost? Undoubtedly it is.
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And the spirit of Christ thus dwelling in thee, is the earnest of thy inheritance.
And the Spirit of christ thus Dwelling in thee, is the earnest of thy inheritance.
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Dost thou find the spirit of Christ thus working in thee, causing thee to love Holiness,
Dost thou find the Spirit of christ thus working in thee, causing thee to love Holiness,
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and hate all sin, and yet canst thou doubt of thy part in Christ?
and hate all since, and yet Canst thou doubt of thy part in christ?
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Quest. 6. Moreover canst thou not truly say, that Christs friends, so far as thou knowest them, are thy friends,
Quest. 6. Moreover Canst thou not truly say, that Christ Friends, so Far as thou Knowest them, Are thy Friends,
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and that which is against him, thou takest as against thy self? If so, undoubtedly, thy enemies also are to him as his enemies,
and that which is against him, thou Takest as against thy self? If so, undoubtedly, thy enemies also Are to him as his enemies,
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and he will lay them at thy feet.
and he will lay them At thy feet.
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Thy troubles are as his troubles, and in all thy afflictions he is as carefull of thy good,
Thy Troubles Are as his Troubles, and in all thy afflictions he is as careful of thy good,
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as if he himself were thereby afflicted. Fear not those enemies that Christ takes as his own.
as if he himself were thereby afflicted. fear not those enemies that christ Takes as his own.
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It is he that is engaged to overcome them. And now when Conscience it self beareth witness, that thus it is with thy soul,
It is he that is engaged to overcome them. And now when Conscience it self bears witness, that thus it is with thy soul,
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and that thou wouldst fain be what God would have thee be, and desirest nothing more then to be more like him, and nearer to him,
and that thou Wouldst fain be what God would have thee be, and Desirest nothing more then to be more like him, and nearer to him,
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and desirest no kind of life so much, as that in which thou maist be most serviceable to him:
and Desirest not kind of life so much, as that in which thou Mayest be most serviceable to him:
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Consider what a wrong it is then to Christ, and to the honour of his Covenant and grace,
Consider what a wrong it is then to christ, and to the honour of his Covenant and grace,
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& to thy poor dejected soul, that thou shouldst lie questioning his love and thy part in him,
& to thy poor dejected soul, that thou Shouldst lie questioning his love and thy part in him,
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and looking about for matter of accusation or causeless suspicion against his spirit working in thee? and that thou shouldst cast away the joy of the Lord which is thy strength,
and looking about for matter of accusation or causeless suspicion against his Spirit working in thee? and that thou Shouldst cast away the joy of the Lord which is thy strength,
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and gratifie the enemy of thy peace? When sickness is upon thee, and death draws nigh, thou shouldst then with joy lift up thy head,
and gratify the enemy of thy peace? When sickness is upon thee, and death draws High, thou Shouldst then with joy lift up thy head,
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because thy warfare is almost accomplished, and thy Saviour ready to deliver thee the Crown.
Because thy warfare is almost accomplished, and thy Saviour ready to deliver thee the Crown.
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Is this a time to fear and mourn, when thou art entring into endless joy? Is it a time of lamentation,
Is this a time to Fear and mourn, when thou art entering into endless joy? Is it a time of lamentation,
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when thou art almost most at thy journeyes end, and ready to see thy Saviours face,
when thou art almost most At thy journeys end, and ready to see thy Saviors face,
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and to take thy place in the Heavenl• Jerusalem, amongst those millions of holy souls that are gone before thee? Is it seemly for thee to lament thus at the door,
and to take thy place in the Heavenl• Jerusalem, among those millions of holy Souls that Are gone before thee? Is it seemly for thee to lament thus At the door,
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when they are feasted with such unconceivable joys within? Dost thou know what thy Brethren are now enjoying,
when they Are feasted with such unconceivable Joys within? Dost thou know what thy Brothers Are now enjoying,
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& what the Heavenly Host are doing? how full they are of God, and how they are ravished with his Light and Love? and canst thou think it seemly to be so unlike them, that art passing to them? I know there is such difference between imperfection and perfection,
& what the Heavenly Host Are doing? how full they Are of God, and how they Are ravished with his Light and Love? and Canst thou think it seemly to be so unlike them, that art passing to them? I know there is such difference between imperfection and perfection,
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and between earth and heaven, that it justifieth our moderate sorrows, and commandeth us to take up infinitely short of their delights, till we are with them.
and between earth and heaven, that it Justifieth our moderate sorrows, and commands us to take up infinitely short of their delights, till we Are with them.
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But yet let there not be too great a disproportion between the members of Jesus Christ. We have the same Lord: and the same spirit;
But yet let there not be too great a disproportion between the members of jesus christ. We have the same Lord: and the same Spirit;
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and all that is theirs in possession is in right and title ours. They are our elder brethren, and being at age, have possession of the inheritance:
and all that is theirs in possession is in right and title ours. They Are our elder brothers, and being At age, have possession of the inheritance:
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but we that are yet in the lap of the Church on earth, our mother,
but we that Are yet in the lap of the Church on earth, our mother,
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and in the arms of our Fathers grace, are of the same family, and have the same nature in our low degree.
and in the arms of our Father's grace, Are of the same family, and have the same nature in our low degree.
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They were once on earth as low as we: and we shall be shortly in heaven, as high as they:
They were once on earth as low as we: and we shall be shortly in heaven, as high as they:
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Am I now in flesh, in fears, in griefs? so was David, and Paul, and all the Saints, awhile ago: yea and Christ himself.
Am I now in Flesh, in fears, in griefs? so was David, and Paul, and all the Saints, awhile ago: yea and christ himself.
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Am I beset with sin, and compassed with infirmities, and racked by my own distempered passion? so were the many Saints now glorified, but the other day.
Am I beset with since, and compassed with infirmities, and racked by my own distempered passion? so were the many Saints now glorified, but the other day.
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Elias was a man subject (saith James, ) to like passions as we are, Jam. 5.17.Elias was a man Subject (Says James,) to like passion as we Are, Jam. 5.17.
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Am I maliced by dissenting adversaries? Do they privily lay snares for me, and watch my halting,
Am I maliced by dissenting Adversaries? Do they privily lay snares for me, and watch my halting,
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and seek advantage against my name, and liberty and life? so did they by David, and many other now with Christ? But now these enemies are overcome.
and seek advantage against my name, and liberty and life? so did they by David, and many other now with christ? But now these enemies Are overcome.
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Art thou under pains, and consuming sicknesses? are thine eyes held waking, and doth trouble and sorrow waste thy spirit? doth they flesh in thy heart fail thee,
Art thou under pains, and consuming Sicknesses? Are thine eyes held waking, and does trouble and sorrow waste thy Spirit? does they Flesh in thy heart fail thee,
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and thy friends prove silly comforters to thee? So was it with those thousands that are now in Heaven, where the night of calamities is past,
and thy Friends prove silly Comforters to thee? So was it with those thousands that Are now in Heaven, where the night of calamities is passed,
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and the just have dominion in the morning, and glory hath banished all their griefs,
and the just have dominion in the morning, and glory hath banished all their griefs,
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and joyes have made them forget their sorrows, unless as the remembrance of them doth promote those joyes.
and Joys have made them forget their sorrows, unless as the remembrance of them does promote those Joys.
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Are thy friends lamenting thee, and grieved to see the signs of thy approaching death? do they weep when they see thy pale face,
are thy Friends lamenting thee, and grieved to see the Signs of thy approaching death? do they weep when they see thy pale face,
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and consumed body, and when they hear the sighs and groans? Why thus it was once with the millions that are now triumphing with their Lord? They lay in sickness,
and consumed body, and when they hear the sighs and groans? Why thus it was once with the millions that Are now triumphing with their Lord? They lay in sickness,
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and underwent the pains, and were lamented by their friends, as thou art now. Even Christ himself was once in his agony, and some shakt the head at him,
and underwent the pains, and were lamented by their Friends, as thou art now. Even christ himself was once in his agony, and Some shaked the head At him,
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and other pittied him, who should rather have wept for themselves, then for him:
and other pitied him, who should rather have wept for themselves, then for him:
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This is but the passage from the womb of mortality, into the life of immortality, which all the Saints have past before thee, that are now with Christ. Dost thou fear the dreadfull:
This is but the passage from the womb of mortality, into the life of immortality, which all the Saints have passed before thee, that Are now with christ. Dost thou Fear the dreadful:
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face of death? Must thy tender flesh be turned t• rotness and dust? and must thou lie in darkness till the Resurrection,
face of death? Must thy tender Flesh be turned t• rotness and dust? and must thou lie in darkness till the Resurrection,
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and thy body remain as the Common earth? And is not this the case of all those millions, whose souls now see face of Christ? Did they not lie as thou dost,
and thy body remain as the Common earth? And is not this the case of all those millions, whose Souls now see face of christ? Did they not lie as thou dost,
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and die as thou must, and pass by death to the life which they have now attained? O then commit thy soul to Christ,
and die as thou must, and pass by death to the life which they have now attained? O then commit thy soul to christ,
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and be quiet and comforted in his care and love.
and be quiet and comforted in his care and love.
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Trust him as the Mid-wife of thy departing soul, who will bring it safe into the light and life, which thou art yet such a stranger to.
Trust him as the Midwife of thy departing soul, who will bring it safe into the Light and life, which thou art yet such a stranger to.
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But it is not strange to him, though it be strange to thee.
But it is not strange to him, though it be strange to thee.
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What was it that rejoyced thee all thy life, in thy prayers, and sufferings, and labours? was it not the hopes of heaven? And was Heaven the spring and motive of thy obedience,
What was it that rejoiced thee all thy life, in thy Prayers, and sufferings, and labours? was it not the hope's of heaven? And was Heaven the spring and motive of thy Obedience,
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and the comfort of thy life? and yet wilt thou pass into it with heaviness? and shall thy approaches to it be thy sorrows? Didst thou pray for that which thou wouldst not have? Hast thou laboured for it,
and the Comfort of thy life? and yet wilt thou pass into it with heaviness? and shall thy Approaches to it be thy sorrows? Didst thou pray for that which thou Wouldst not have? Hast thou laboured for it,
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and denyed thy self the pleasures of the world for it? and now art thou afraid to enter in? Fear not poor soul! Thy Lord is there;
and denied thy self the pleasures of the world for it? and now art thou afraid to enter in? fear not poor soul! Thy Lord is there;
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Thy husband, and thy head, and life is there.
Thy husband, and thy head, and life is there.
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Thou hast more there, a thousand fold more then thou hast here. Here thou must leave poor mourning friends, that languish in their own infirmities,
Thou hast more there, a thousand fold more then thou hast Here. Here thou must leave poor mourning Friends, that languish in their own infirmities,
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and troubled thee as well as comforted thee, while thou wast with them, and that are hasting after thee, and will shortly overtake thee.
and troubled thee as well as comforted thee, while thou wast with them, and that Are hasting After thee, and will shortly overtake thee.
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But there thou shalt find the souls of all the blessed Saints, that have lived since the Creation till this age:
But there thou shalt find the Souls of all the blessed Saints, that have lived since the Creation till this age:
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that are all uncloathed of the rags of their mortality, and have laid by their frailties with their flesh,
that Are all Unclothed of the rags of their mortality, and have laid by their frailties with their Flesh,
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and are made up of holiness, and prepared for joy, and will be suitable companions for thee in thy joyes.
and Are made up of holiness, and prepared for joy, and will be suitable Sodales for thee in thy Joys.
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Wy shouldst thou be afraid to go the way that all the Saints have gone before thee? Where there is one on earth,
Wy Shouldst thou be afraid to go the Way that all the Saints have gone before thee? Where there is one on earth,
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how many are there in Heaven? And one of them is worth many of us.
how many Are there in Heaven? And one of them is worth many of us.
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Art thou better then Noah, and Abraham, and David ? then Peter & Paul and all the Saints? Or dost thou not love their names,
Art thou better then Noah, and Abraham, and David? then Peter & Paul and all the Saints? Or dost thou not love their names,
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and wouldst thou not be with them? Art thou loath to leave thy friends on earth? And hast thou not far better and more in heaven? Why then art thou not as loth to stay from them? Suppose that I,
and Wouldst thou not be with them? Art thou loath to leave thy Friends on earth? And hast thou not Far better and more in heaven? Why then art thou not as loath to stay from them? Suppose that I,
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and such as I, were the friends that thou art loth to leave:
and such as I, were the Friends that thou art loath to leave:
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What if we had dyed long before thee? If it be our company that thou lovest, thou shouldst then be willing to die, that thou maist be with us.
What if we had died long before thee? If it be our company that thou Lovest, thou Shouldst then be willing to die, that thou Mayest be with us.
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And if so, why then shouldst thou not be more willing to die, and be with Christ and all his holy ones, that are so much more excellent then we? Wouldst thou have our company? Remove then willingly to that place, where thou shalt have it to everlasting:
And if so, why then Shouldst thou not be more willing to die, and be with christ and all his holy ones, that Are so much more excellent then we? Wouldst thou have our company? Remove then willingly to that place, where thou shalt have it to everlasting:
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and be not so loth to go from hence, where neither thou nor we can stay.
and be not so loath to go from hence, where neither thou nor we can stay.
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Hadst thou rather travail with us, then dwell with us? and rather here suffer with us then reign in heaven with Christ and us?
Hadst thou rather travail with us, then dwell with us? and rather Here suffer with us then Reign in heaven with christ and us?
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O what a brutish thing is flesh? What an unreasonable thing is unbelief? Shall we believe,
O what a brutish thing is Flesh? What an unreasonable thing is unbelief? Shall we believe,
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and fly from the end of our belief? Shall we hope, and be loth to enjoy our hopes? Shall we desire and pray,
and fly from the end of our belief? Shall we hope, and be loath to enjoy our hope's? Shall we desire and pray,
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and be afraid of attaining our desires, and lest our prayers should be heard? Shall we spend our lives in labour and travail,
and be afraid of attaining our Desires, and lest our Prayers should be herd? Shall we spend our lives in labour and travail,
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and be affraid of coming to our journeys end? Do you love l•fe, or do you not? If not,
and be afraid of coming to our journeys end? Do you love l•fe, or do you not? If not,
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why are you afraid of death? If you do, why then are you loth to pass into everlasting life? You know there is no hope of immortality on earth:
why Are you afraid of death? If you do, why then Are you loath to pass into everlasting life? You know there is no hope of immortality on earth:
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Hence you must pass whether you will or not, as all your fathers have done before you, It is therefore in heaven or nowhere, that endless life is to be had.
Hence you must pass whither you will or not, as all your Father's have done before you, It is Therefore in heaven or nowhere, that endless life is to be had.
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If you can live here for ever, do.
If you can live Here for ever, do.
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Hope for it, if any have done so before you Go to some man of a thousand years old,
Hope for it, if any have done so before you Go to Some man of a thousand Years old,
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and ask him how he made shift to draw out his life so long:
and ask him how he made shift to draw out his life so long:
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But if you know that man walketh here in a vain shew, and that his life is as a shadow, a dream, a post,
But if you know that man walks Here in a vain show, and that his life is as a shadow, a dream, a post,
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and that all these things shall be d•ssolved, and the fashion of them passeth away, is it not more reasonable that we should set our hearts on the place where there is hopes of our continuance,
and that all these things shall be d•ssolved, and the fashion of them passes away, is it not more reasonable that we should Set our hearts on the place where there is hope's of our Continuance,
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then where there is none •• and where we must live for ever, then where we must be but for so short a time? Alas, poor darkned, troubled soul!
then where there is none •• and where we must live for ever, then where we must be but for so short a time? Alas, poor darkened, troubled soul!
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Is the presence of Christ less desirable in thy eyes, then the presence of such sinfull worms as we, whom thou art loth to part with? Is it more grievous to thee to be absent from us, then from thy Lord; from earth then from heaven;
Is the presence of christ less desirable in thy eyes, then the presence of such sinful worms as we, whom thou art loath to part with? Is it more grievous to thee to be absent from us, then from thy Lord; from earth then from heaven;
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from sinners, then from blessed Saints:
from Sinners, then from blessed Saints:
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from trouble and frailty, then from glory? Hast thou any thing here that thou shalt want in Heaven,
from trouble and frailty, then from glory? Hast thou any thing Here that thou shalt want in Heaven,
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Alas, that we should thus draw back from Happiness, and follow Christ so heavily and sadly into life!
Alas, that we should thus draw back from Happiness, and follow christ so heavily and sadly into life!
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But all this is long of the enemies that now molest our peace:
But all this is long of the enemies that now molest our peace:
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Indwelling sin, and a flattering world, and a brutish flesh, and interposing death, are our discouragments that drive us back.
Indwelling since, and a flattering world, and a brutish Flesh, and interposing death, Are our discouragements that drive us back.
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But all these enemies shall shortly be overcome. Fear not death then, let it do its worst.
But all these enemies shall shortly be overcome. fear not death then, let it do its worst.
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It can give thee but one deadly gripe that shall kill it self, and prove thy life:
It can give thee but one deadly gripe that shall kill it self, and prove thy life:
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as the Wasp that leaves its sting behind, and can sting no more.
as the Wasp that leaves its sting behind, and can sting no more.
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It shall but snuff the Candle of thy life, and make it shine brighter when it seems to be put out.
It shall but snuff the Candle of thy life, and make it shine Brighter when it seems to be put out.
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It is but an undressing, and a gentle Sleep. That which thou couldst not here attain, by all our preaching, and all thy prayers,
It is but an undressing, and a gentle Sleep. That which thou Couldst not Here attain, by all our preaching, and all thy Prayers,
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and cares, and pains, thou shalt speedily attain by the help of death.
and Cares, and pains, thou shalt speedily attain by the help of death.
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It is but the messenger of thy gracious Lord, and calleth thee to him, to the place that he hath prepared.
It is but the Messenger of thy gracious Lord, and calls thee to him, to the place that he hath prepared.
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Hearken not now to the great deceiver, that would draw thee to unbelief, and cause thee to stagger at the promises of God,
Harken not now to the great deceiver, that would draw thee to unbelief, and cause thee to stagger At the promises of God,
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when thou hast followed him so far, and they are near to the full performance.
when thou hast followed him so Far, and they Are near to the full performance.
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Believe it as sure as thou believest that the Sun doth shine upon thee, that God cannot lie; he is no deceiver:
Believe it as sure as thou Believest that the Sun does shine upon thee, that God cannot lie; he is no deceiver:
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it was his meer love and bounty that caused him to make the promises, when he had no need for himself to make them:
it was his mere love and bounty that caused him to make the promises, when he had no need for himself to make them:
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and shall he be then unfaithfull, and not fulfill the promises which he hath freely made? Believe it, faith is no delusion:
and shall he be then unfaithful, and not fulfil the promises which he hath freely made? Believe it, faith is no delusion:
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It may be folly to trust man; but it is worse then folly not to trust God.
It may be folly to trust man; but it is Worse then folly not to trust God.
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Believe it, Heaven is not a shadow, nor the life of faith and holiness a dream.
Believe it, Heaven is not a shadow, nor the life of faith and holiness a dream.
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These sensible things have least reality: These grosser substances, are most drossy, delusory and base.
These sensible things have least reality: These grosser substances, Are most drossy, delusory and base.
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God is a Spirit, who is the prime being, and the cause of all created beings.
God is a Spirit, who is the prime being, and the cause of all created beings.
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And the Angels amd other celestiall inhabitants, that are nearest to him, are furthest from corporeity;
And the Angels and other celestial inhabitants, that Are nearest to him, Are furthest from corporeity;
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and are spirits likest unto God.
and Are spirits likest unto God.
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The further any thing is from spirituality, the further from that excellency and perfection, which the creatures nearest God partake of.
The further any thing is from spirituality, the further from that excellency and perfection, which the creatures nearest God partake of.
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The earth is baser then the air and fire: The drossy flesh is baser then the soul.
The earth is baser then the air and fire: The drossy Flesh is baser then the soul.
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And this lumpish, dirty visible world, is incomparably below that Spiritual world, which we believe and wait for:
And this lumpish, dirty visible world, is incomparably below that Spiritual world, which we believe and wait for:
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And though thy conceptions of spirits and the spiritual world, are low, and dark, and much unsatisfying;
And though thy conceptions of spirits and the spiritual world, Are low, and dark, and much unsatisfying;
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remember still that thy head is there;
Remember still that thy head is there;
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and it belongeth to him to know what thou shalt be, till thou art fit to know it, which will not be till thou art fit to enjoy it.
and it belongeth to him to know what thou shalt be, till thou art fit to know it, which will not be till thou art fit to enjoy it.
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Be satisfied that thy Father is in Heaven, and that thy Lord is there, and that the Spirit that hath been so long at work within thee, preparing thee for it, dwelleth there:
Be satisfied that thy Father is in Heaven, and that thy Lord is there, and that the Spirit that hath been so long At work within thee, preparing thee for it, dwells there:
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And let it suffice thee that Christ knoweth what he will do with thee, and how he wilt employ thee to all eternity.
And let it suffice thee that christ Knoweth what he will do with thee, and how he wilt employ thee to all eternity.
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And thou shalt very shortly see his face, and in his light thou shalt b•hold that light that shall fully satisfie thee,
And thou shalt very shortly see his face, and in his Light thou shalt b•hold that Light that shall Fully satisfy thee,
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and shame all thy present doubts and fears, and if there were shame in heaven, would shame thee for them. Ʋse 9.
and shame all thy present doubts and fears, and if there were shame in heaven, would shame thee for them. Ʋse 9.
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FROM the Enmity of Death, and the necessity of a Conquest, we may see what a wonderfull mercy the Resurrection of Christ himself was to the Church,
FROM the Enmity of Death, and the necessity of a Conquest, we may see what a wonderful mercy the Resurrection of christ himself was to the Church,
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and what use we should make of it for the strengthening of our faith.
and what use we should make of it for the strengthening of our faith.
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It was not only impossible to man to conquer death by his own strength, and therefore it must be conquered by Christ;
It was not only impossible to man to conquer death by his own strength, and Therefore it must be conquered by christ;
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but it was also beyond our power to believe it, that ever the dead should rise to life,
but it was also beyond our power to believe it, that ever the dead should rise to life,
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if Christ had not risen as the first fruits, and convinced man, by eye-sight, or certain testimony, that the thing is possible and already done.
if christ had not risen as the First fruits, and convinced man, by eyesight, or certain testimony, that the thing is possible and already done.
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But now what a pillar is here for faith? What a word of Hope and Joy is this, that [ Christ is risen? ] With this we will answer a thousand Cavils of the tempter,
But now what a pillar is Here for faith? What a word of Hope and Joy is this, that [ christ is risen? ] With this we will answer a thousand Cavils of the tempter,
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and stop the mouth of the enemies of our faith, and profligate our infidelity.
and stop the Mouth of the enemies of our faith, and profligate our infidelity.
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As unlikely as it seems to flesh and blood, shall we ever doubt whether we shall rise again,
As unlikely as it seems to Flesh and blood, shall we ever doubt whither we shall rise again,
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when the Lord came down in flesh among us, that he might die and rise again himself, to shew us as to our faces that we shall rise? This is the very Gospel which we preach,
when the Lord Come down in Flesh among us, that he might die and rise again himself, to show us as to our faces that we shall rise? This is the very Gospel which we preach,
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and by which we must be saved;
and by which we must be saved;
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that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and was buryed, and that he rose again the third day according to the Scriptures; that christ died for our Sins according to the Scriptures, and was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the Scriptures;
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and that he was seem of Cephas, then of the twelve, and after that he was seen of above five hundred Brethren at once, of wh•m the greater part remained alive, when Paul wrote this, who was the last that saw him, 1 Cor. 15.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Read over this Chapter again and again, where our Resurection is proved by the Resurrection of Christ.and that he was seem of Cephas, then of the twelve, and After that he was seen of above five hundred Brothers At once, of wh•m the greater part remained alive, when Paul wrote this, who was the last that saw him, 1 Cor. 15.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Read over this Chapter again and again, where our Resurrection is proved by the Resurrection of christ.
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No wonder therefore that the Chruch in all ages ever since the very day of Christs Resurrection, hath kept the first day of the week as a holy festivall, in remembrance of it:
No wonder Therefore that the Church in all ages ever since the very day of Christ Resurrection, hath kept the First day of the Week as a holy festival, in remembrance of it:
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Wherein though they commemorated the whole work of our Redemption, yet was it from the Resurrection as the most glorious part, that the spirit of Christ did choose the day, This hath been the joyfull day to the Church this 1625. years, or thereabouts:
Wherein though they commemorated the Whole work of our Redemption, yet was it from the Resurrection as the most glorious part, that the Spirit of christ did choose the day, This hath been the joyful day to the Church this 1625. Years, or thereabouts:
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in which the ancicient Christians would assemble themselves together, saluting one another with this joyfull word, [ The Lord is risen.
in which the ancient Christians would assemble themselves together, saluting one Another with this joyful word, [ The Lord is risen.
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] And this is the day that the Lord hath blessed, with the new birth and resurrection of millions of souls.] And this is the day that the Lord hath blessed, with the new birth and resurrection of millions of Souls.
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So that it is most probable that all the six dayes of the week have not begot half so many souls for heaven,
So that it is most probable that all the six days of the Week have not begotten half so many Souls for heaven,
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as this blessed day of the Lords Resurrection hath done. Let Infidels then despise it, that believe not Christs Resurrection;
as this blessed day of the lords Resurrection hath done. Let Infidels then despise it, that believe not Christ Resurrection;
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but let it still be the Churches joyfull day. This was the Lords doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes:
but let it still be the Churches joyful day. This was the lords doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes:
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This is the day which the Lord hath made:
This is the day which the Lord hath made:
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we will be glad and rejoyc• there in, Psal. 118.23, 24. In it, Let us sing unto the Lord;
we will be glad and rejoyc• there in, Psalm 118.23, 24. In it, Let us sing unto the Lord;
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let us make a joyfull noise to the Rock of our salvation.
let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation.
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Let us come before his pres•nce with thanksgiving, and make a joyfull noise to him with Psalms, Psal. 95.1, 2. Every day let us remember the Lords Resurrection:Let us come before his pres•nce with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise to him with Psalms, Psalm 95.1, 2. Every day let us Remember the lords Resurrection:
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but on this day let the joyfull commemoration of it be our work.
but on this day let the joyful commemoration of it be our work.
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We may see by the witness of the Apostles, and their frequent preaching the Resurrection of Christ,
We may see by the witness of the Apostles, and their frequent preaching the Resurrection of christ,
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as if it were the sum of all the Gospell, that this is a point that faith must especially build and feed upon,
as if it were the sum of all the Gospel, that this is a point that faith must especially built and feed upon,
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and that we must make the matter of our most frequent meditations ▪ O what vigor it addeth to our faith,
and that we must make the matter of our most frequent meditations ▪ Oh what vigor it adds to our faith,
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when we are encountred by the sight of death, and of a grave, to remember seriously that [ Christ is risen. ] Did he take flesh purpose•y that he might die and rise,
when we Are encountered by the sighed of death, and of a grave, to Remember seriously that [ christ is risen. ] Did he take Flesh purpose•y that he might die and rise,
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and shew us how he will raise his members? and will he after all this break his promise,
and show us how he will raise his members? and will he After all this break his promise,
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and leave us in the dust for ever? it cannot be.
and leave us in the dust for ever? it cannot be.
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Hath he conquered death for himself alone, and not for us? Hath he taken our Nature into Heaven, to be there alone and will he not have all his members with him? Remember then Christian,
Hath he conquered death for himself alone, and not for us? Hath he taken our Nature into Heaven, to be there alone and will he not have all his members with him? remember then Christian,
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when thou lookest on thy grave, that Christ was buried, and hath made the grave a bed of rest, that shall give up her trust, when his Trumpet sounds:
when thou Lookest on thy grave, that christ was buried, and hath made the grave a Bed of rest, that shall give up her trust, when his Trumpet sounds:
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And that his Resurrection is the pledge of ours. Keep therefore thy rising and glorified Lord continually in the eye.
And that his Resurrection is the pledge of ours. Keep Therefore thy rising and glorified Lord continually in the eye.
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If Christ were not risen, our preaching were vain, and your faith were vain, and all men were miserable,
If christ were not risen, our preaching were vain, and your faith were vain, and all men were miserable,
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but we most miserable, that suffer so much for a life which we had no ground to hope for, 1 Cor. 15.14, 17, 19. But now we have an Argument that infidelity it self is ashamed to encounter with;
but we most miserable, that suffer so much for a life which we had no ground to hope for, 1 Cor. 15.14, 17, 19. But now we have an Argument that infidelity it self is ashamed to encounter with;
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that hath been the means of the conversion of the Nations unto Christ; by which we may put even death it self to a defiance;
that hath been the means of the conversion of the nations unto christ; by which we may put even death it self to a defiance;
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as knowing it is now a conquered thing. If it could have held Christ captive, it might also have held us.
as knowing it is now a conquered thing. If it could have held christ captive, it might also have held us.
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But he being Risen, we shall surely rise. Write it therefore Christians upon your hearts; mention it more in your conference for the encouragement of your faith;
But he being Risen, we shall surely rise. writ it Therefore Christians upon your hearts; mention it more in your conference for the encouragement of your faith;
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Write it on the gravestones of your friends, that [ CHRIST IS RISEN, ] and that [ BECAUSE HE LIVETH WE SHALL LIVE ALSO, ] and that [ OUR LIFE IS HID WITH CHRIST IN GOD ] though we are dead; and when he shall appear who is our Life, we shall also appear with him in glory, ] John 14.19.
Write it on the gravestones of your Friends, that [ CHRIST IS RISEN, ] and that [ BECAUSE HE LIVES WE SHALL LIVE ALSO, ] and that [ OUR LIFE IS HID WITH CHRIST IN GOD ] though we Are dead; and when he shall appear who is our Life, we shall also appear with him in glory, ] John 14.19.
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Col. 3.3, 4. Though we must be sown in corruption, in weakness, and dishonour, we shall be raised in incorruption, strength,
Col. 3.3, 4. Though we must be sown in corruption, in weakness, and dishonour, we shall be raised in incorruption, strength,
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and honour, 1 Cor. 15.42, 43. While our souls behold the Lord in glory, we may bear with the winter that befalls our flesh, till the spring of Resurrection come.
and honour, 1 Cor. 15.42, 43. While our Souls behold the Lord in glory, we may bear with the winter that befalls our Flesh, till the spring of Resurrection come.
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[ Knowing that he that raised up the Lord Jesus, shall also raise us up by Jesus.
[ Knowing that he that raised up the Lord jesus, shall also raise us up by jesus.
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— For which cause we faint not;
— For which cause we faint not;
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but though our outward man perish, yet the inner man is renewed day by day, — while we look not at the things whic are seen,
but though our outward man perish, yet the inner man is renewed day by day, — while we look not At the things which Are seen,
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but at the things which are not seen:
but At the things which Are not seen:
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For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternall, 2 Cor 4.14, 15, 16, 17, 18. ] As we are risen with Christ to newness of life,
For the things which Are seen Are temporal, but the things which Are not seen Are Eternal, 2 Cor 4.14, 15, 16, 17, 18. ] As we Are risen with christ to newness of life,
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so well shall rise with him to glory. Ʋse 10. so well shall rise with him to glory. Ʋse 10.
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LAstly, if Death be the last enemy to be destroyed at the Resurrection, we may learn hence,
LAstly, if Death be the last enemy to be destroyed At the Resurrection, we may Learn hence,
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how earnestly believers should long and pray for the second coming of Christ, when this full and finall conquest shall be made.
how earnestly believers should long and pray for the second coming of christ, when this full and final conquest shall be made.
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Death shall do much for us; but the Resurrection shall do more. Death sends the separated soul to Christ:
Death shall do much for us; but the Resurrection shall do more. Death sends the separated soul to christ:
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but at his coming, both soul and body shall be glorified. There is somewhat in death that is penal, even to believers:
but At his coming, both soul and body shall be glorified. There is somewhat in death that is penal, even to believers:
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but in the coming of Christ, and their Resurrection, there is nothing but glorifying grace. Death is the effect of sin, and of the first sentence passed upon sinners:
but in the coming of christ, and their Resurrection, there is nothing but glorifying grace. Death is the Effect of since, and of the First sentence passed upon Sinners:
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but the Resurrection of the just is the finall destruction of the effects of sin.
but the Resurrection of the just is the final destruction of the effects of since.
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And therefore though the fears of Death may perplex us, me thinks we should long for the coming of Christ, there being nothing in that,
And Therefore though the fears of Death may perplex us, me thinks we should long for the coming of christ, there being nothing in that,
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but what tends to the deliverance and glory of the Saints.
but what tends to the deliverance and glory of the Saints.
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Whether he will come before the general Resurrection, and reign on earth a thousand years, which some expect, I shall not presume to pass my determination.
Whither he will come before the general Resurrection, and Reign on earth a thousand Years, which Some expect, I shall not presume to pass my determination.
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But sure I am, it is the work of faith, and Character of his people to love his appearance, 2 Tim. 4.8 and to wait for the Son of God from Heaven, whom be raised from the dead,
But sure I am, it is the work of faith, and Character of his people to love his appearance, 2 Tim. 4.8 and to wait for the Son of God from Heaven, whom be raised from the dead,
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even Jesus who delivered us from the wrath to come, 1 Thes. 1.10. and to wait for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Cor. 1.7. and t• wait for the adoption, the redemption of our bodies, with inward gr•anings, Rom. 8.23. O therefore let us pray more earnestly for the coming of our Lord! even jesus who Delivered us from the wrath to come, 1 Thebes 1.10. and to wait for the coming of our Lord jesus christ, 1 Cor. 1.7. and t• wait for the adoption, the redemption of our bodies, with inward gr•anings, Rom. 8.23. O Therefore let us pray more earnestly for the coming of our Lord!
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and that [ the Lord would direct our hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ, ] 2 Thes. 3.5.
and that [ the Lord would Direct our hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for christ, ] 2 Thebes 3.5.
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O blessed day, when the glorious appearing of our Lord shall put away all his servants shame,
O blessed day, when the glorious appearing of our Lord shall put away all his Servants shame,
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and shall communicate Glory to his members, even to the bodies that had lain so long in dust, that to the eye of flesh there seemed to be no hope!
and shall communicate Glory to his members, even to the bodies that had lain so long in dust, that to the eye of Flesh there seemed to be no hope!
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Though the Majesty and glory will cause our Reverence, yet it will not be our terror, to the diminution of our joy.
Though the Majesty and glory will cause our reverence, yet it will not be our terror, to the diminution of our joy.
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It is his enemies that would not have him rule over them, whom he cometh to destroy, Luke 19.27.
It is his enemies that would not have him Rule over them, whom he comes to destroy, Lycia 19.27.
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[ Behold the Lord cometh with ten thousand of his Saints, to execute judgement upon all,
[ Behold the Lord comes with ten thousand of his Saints, to execute judgement upon all,
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and to convince all that are ungodly among them, of all their ungodly deeds, which they have ungodly committed,
and to convince all that Are ungodly among them, of all their ungodly Deeds, which they have ungodly committed,
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and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him, as Henoch the seventh from Noah prophesied, Jud. 14.15.and of all their hard Speeches which ungodly Sinners have spoken against him, as Henoch the seventh from Noah prophesied, Jud. 14.15.
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But the precious faith of the Saints, shall be found, to praise, and honour, and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ, 1 Pet. 1.7. When the chief Shepherd shall appear, we shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth •ot away, 1. Pet. 5.4. He that was once •ffered to bear the sins of many, (and n•w appeareth for us in the presence of God) shall unto them that look for him appear the second time, without sin, to salvation.
But the precious faith of the Saints, shall be found, to praise, and honour, and glory At the appearing of jesus christ, 1 Pet. 1.7. When the chief Shepherd shall appear, we shall receive a crown of glory that fades •ot away, 1. Pet. 5.4. He that was once •ffered to bear the Sins of many, (and n•w appears for us in the presence of God) shall unto them that look for him appear the second time, without since, to salvation.
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] Heb. 9.24, 28. And when Christ who is our life shall appear, then shall we also appear with him in glory, Col. 3.4. The Lord shall then come to be glorified in his Saints, and admired in all them that believe in that day, 2 Thes. 1.10.
] Hebrew 9.24, 28. And when christ who is our life shall appear, then shall we also appear with him in glory, Col. 3.4. The Lord shall then come to be glorified in his Saints, and admired in all them that believe in that day, 2 Thebes 1.10.
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This is the day that all believers should long, and hope, and wait for, as being the accomplishment of all the work of their redemption,
This is the day that all believers should long, and hope, and wait for, as being the accomplishment of all the work of their redemption,
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and all the desires and endeavours of their souls. It is the hope of this day that animateth the holy diligence of our lives,
and all the Desires and endeavours of their Souls. It is the hope of this day that animateth the holy diligence of our lives,
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and makes us turn from the carelesness and sensuality of the world: [ For the grace of God that bringeth salvation, hath appeared unto all men;
and makes us turn from the carelessness and sensuality of the world: [ For the grace of God that brings salvation, hath appeared unto all men;
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teaching us, that denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world:
teaching us, that denying ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world:
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looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of our great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ, ] Tit. 2.11, 12, 13. The heavens and the earth that are now, are kept in store by the word of God, reserved unto fire, against the day of judgement, and perdition of ungodly men. looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of our great God, and our Saviour jesus christ, ] Tit. 2.11, 12, 13. The heavens and the earth that Are now, Are kept in store by the word of God, reserved unto fire, against the day of judgement, and perdition of ungodly men.
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And though the Lord seem to delay, he is not slack of his promise (as some men count slackness:) for a day is with him as a thousand years,
And though the Lord seem to Delay, he is not slack of his promise (as Some men count slackness:) for a day is with him as a thousand Years,
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and a thousand years but a• a day.
and a thousand Years but a• a day.
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But the day of the Lord will come as a Thief in the night, in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise,
But the day of the Lord will come as a Thief in the night, in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise,
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and the elements shall melt wth fervent heat: the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burnt up.
and the elements shall melt with fervent heat: the earth also and the works that Are therein shall be burned up.
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Seeing then all these things shall be diss•lved, what manner of persons ought we to be in all holy conversation and godliness;
Seeing then all these things shall be diss•lved, what manner of Persons ought we to be in all holy Conversation and godliness;
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looking for, and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved,
looking for, and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved,
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and the elements melt with fervent heat! But we according to his promise, look for new heavens;
and the elements melt with fervent heat! But we according to his promise, look for new heavens;
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and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness, ] 2 Pet. 3.7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.and a new earth, wherein dwells righteousness, ] 2 Pet. 3.7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.
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Beza marvelleth at Tertullia• for saying that the Christians in their holy assemblies prayed pro mora finis ( Apologet. c. 39.) And so he might well enough,Beza marvelleth At Tertullia• for saying that the Christians in their holy assemblies prayed Pro mora finis (Apologet c. 39.) And so he might well enough,
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if it were not that to Christians the Glory of God is dearer then their own felicity,
if it were not that to Christians the Glory of God is Dearer then their own felicity,
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and the salvation of millions more precious then the meer hastening of their own; and the glory of the Church more desirable then our personall glory;
and the salvation of millions more precious then the mere hastening of their own; and the glory of the Church more desirable then our personal glory;
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and the hallowing of Gods name were not to be prayed for before the coming of his Kingdom ;
and the hallowing of God's name were not to be prayed for before the coming of his Kingdom;
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and the Kingdom of grace must not necessarily go before the Kingdom of glory.
and the Kingdom of grace must not necessarily go before the Kingdom of glory.
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But as much as we long for the coming of our Lord, we are content to wait till the Elect be gathered;
But as much as we long for the coming of our Lord, we Are content to wait till the Elect be gathered;
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and can pray that he will delay it, till the Universal Body be made up, and all are called that shall be glorified.
and can pray that he will Delay it, till the Universal Body be made up, and all Are called that shall be glorified.
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But to our selves, that are brought out of Aegypt into the Wilderness, how desirable is the promised Land? When we think on our own interest, we cry [ Come Lord Jesus, Come quickly: ] The sooner the better.
But to our selves, that Are brought out of Egypt into the Wilderness, how desirable is the promised Land? When we think on our own Interest, we cry [ Come Lord jesus, Come quickly: ] The sooner the better.
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Then shall our eyes behold him, in whom we have believed: Not as he was beheld on earth in his despised state;
Then shall our eyes behold him, in whom we have believed: Not as he was beheld on earth in his despised state;
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but as the glorious King of Saints, accompanied with the Celestial Host, coming in flaming fire to render vengeance to the rebellious,
but as the glorious King of Saints, accompanied with the Celestial Host, coming in flaming fire to render vengeance to the rebellious,
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and Rest and Joy to believing souls, that waited for this day of his appearance.
and Rest and Joy to believing Souls, that waited for this day of his appearance.
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Then faith and patience shall give up their work ▪ and sight, and fruition, and perfect love, shall everlastingly succeed them.
Then faith and patience shall give up their work ▪ and sighed, and fruition, and perfect love, shall everlastingly succeed them.
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The rage of persecutors shall no more affright us: the folly of the multitude shall no more annoy us:
The rage of persecutors shall no more affright us: the folly of the multitude shall no more annoy us:
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the falseness of our seeming selfish friends shall no more betray us: the pride of self-conceited men shall no more distu•b us:
the falseness of our seeming selfish Friends shall no more betray us: the pride of self-conceited men shall no more distu•b us:
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the turbulency of men distracted by ambition shall cast us no more into confusions.
the turbulency of men distracted by ambition shall cast us no more into confusions.
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The Kingdom that we shall possess shall not be lyable to mutations, nor be tossed with pride and faction as are these below.
The Kingdom that we shall possess shall not be liable to mutations, nor be tossed with pride and faction as Are these below.
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There is no monethly (or annual) change of Governours and Laws, as is in Lunatick Common-wealths:
There is no monthly (or annual) change of Governors and Laws, as is in Lunatic Commonwealths:
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but there will be the same Lord and King, and the same Laws and Government, and the same Subjects and obedience, without any mutinies, rebellions, or discontents, to all eternity.
but there will be the same Lord and King, and the same Laws and Government, and the same Subject's and Obedience, without any mutinies, rebellions, or discontents, to all eternity.
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The Church of which we shall then be members, shall not be divided into parties, and factions, nor the members look strangely at each other, because of difference of opinions,
The Church of which we shall then be members, shall not be divided into parties, and factions, nor the members look strangely At each other, Because of difference of opinions,
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or distance of affections, as now we find it, to our daily grief, in the militant Church.
or distance of affections, as now we find it, to our daily grief, in the militant Church.
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We shall then need no tedious debates to reconcile us: Unity will be then quickly and easily procured.
We shall then need no tedious debates to reconcile us: Unity will be then quickly and Easily procured.
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There will be no falling out in the presence of our Lord.
There will be no falling out in the presence of our Lord.
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There will be none of that darkness, uncharitableness, selfishness, or passion left, that now causeth our dissentions.
There will be none of that darkness, uncharitableness, selfishness, or passion left, that now Causes our dissensions.
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When we have perfect Light, and perfect Love, the perfect Peace will be easily attained, which here we labour for in vain.
When we have perfect Light, and perfect Love, the perfect Peace will be Easily attained, which Here we labour for in vain.
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Now there is no peace in Church or State, in Cities or Countreys, in families, or scarce in our own souls.
Now there is no peace in Church or State, in Cities or Countries', in families, or scarce in our own Souls.
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But when the glorious King of peace hath put all his enemies under his feet, what then is left to make disturbance? Our enemies can injure us no more,
But when the glorious King of peace hath put all his enemies under his feet, what then is left to make disturbance? Our enemies can injure us no more,
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for it is then their portion to suffer for all their former injuries to Christ and us:
for it is then their portion to suffer for all their former injuries to christ and us:
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Our friends will not injure us (as here they do;) because their corruption and weakness is put off,
Our Friends will not injure us (as Here they do;) Because their corruption and weakness is put off,
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and the relicts of sin, that caused the trouble, are left behind.
and the relicts of since, that caused the trouble, Are left behind.
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O that is the sight that saith prepareth for, that is the day, the blessed day, that all our dayes are spent in seeking, and waiting, and praying for;
O that is the sighed that Says Prepareth for, that is the day, the blessed day, that all our days Are spent in seeking, and waiting, and praying for;
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then shall the glory of holiness appear, and the wisdom of the Saints be justified by all, that now is justified by her childre•! Then it shall be known,
then shall the glory of holiness appear, and the Wisdom of the Saints be justified by all, that now is justified by her childre•! Then it shall be known,
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Whether faith or unbelief, whether a heavenly or earthly mind and life, was the wiser and more justifiable course:
Whither faith or unbelief, whither a heavenly or earthly mind and life, was the Wiser and more justifiable course:
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then shall all the world discern between the righteous and the wicked, between them that serve God,
then shall all the world discern between the righteous and the wicked, between them that serve God,
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and them that serve him not, Mal. 3.18.and them that serve him not, Malachi 3.18.
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Then sin (that is now so obstinately defended, and justified by such foolish cu•ning) shall never more find a tongue to plead for it,
Then since (that is now so obstinately defended, and justified by such foolish cu•ning) shall never more find a tongue to plead for it,
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or a Patron to defend it more. Then where is the man that will stand forth and break a jest at godliness,
or a Patron to defend it more. Then where is the man that will stand forth and break a jest At godliness,
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or make a scorn of the holy diligence of believers? How pale then will those faces look, that here were wont to jear at piety ▪ What terror will seize upon those hearts, that here were wont to make themselves sport at the weaknesses of the upright servants of the Lord? That is t•• day that shall rectifie all judgements,
or make a scorn of the holy diligence of believers? How pale then will those faces look, that Here were wont to jear At piety ▪ What terror will seize upon those hearts, that Here were wont to make themselves sport At the Weaknesses of the upright Servants of the Lord? That is t•• day that shall rectify all Judgments,
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and cure the errors and contemptuous thoughts of an holy life, which no perswasions now can cure;
and cure the errors and contemptuous thoughts of an holy life, which no persuasions now can cure;
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that is the day that shall set all straight, that now seems crooked;
that is the day that shall Set all straight, that now seems crooked;
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and shall satisfie us to the full, that God was just, even when he prospered his enemies,
and shall satisfy us to the full, that God was just, even when he prospered his enemies,
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and afflicted the souls that loved him ▪ and walkt in their integrity before him.
and afflicted the Souls that loved him ▪ and walked in their integrity before him.
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We shall then see that which shall fully satisfie us of the reason and equity of all our sufferings, which here we underwent;
We shall then see that which shall Fully satisfy us of the reason and equity of all our sufferings, which Here we underwent;
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we shall marvail no more that God lets us weep, and groan, and pray, and turns away his face,
we shall marvel no more that God lets us weep, and groan, and pray, and turns away his face,
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and seems not to regard us.
and seems not to regard us.
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We shall then find that all our groans were heard, & all our tears and prayers did succeed, which we suspect•d had been lost.
We shall then find that all our groans were herd, & all our tears and Prayers did succeed, which we suspect•d had been lost.
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We shall then find that a duty performed in sincerity, through all our lives, was never lost; no nor a holy thought;
We shall then find that a duty performed in sincerity, through all our lives, was never lost; no nor a holy Thought;
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nor a Cup of cold water that from holy love we gave to a Disciple. We shall then see that our murmurings,
nor a Cup of cold water that from holy love we gave to a Disciple. We shall then see that our murmurings,
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and discontents, and jealous unbelieving thoughts of God, which sickness, or poverty, or crosses did occasion, were all injurious to the Lord, and the fruit of infirmity;
and discontents, and jealous unbelieving thoughts of God, which sickness, or poverty, or Crosses did occasion, were all injurious to the Lord, and the fruit of infirmity;
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and that when we questioned his Love on such accounts, we knew not what we said.
and that when we questioned his Love on such accounts, we knew not what we said.
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We shall then see that Death, and grave, and Devils, were all but matter for the glorifying of grace,
We shall then see that Death, and grave, and Devils, were all but matter for the glorifying of grace,
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and for the triumph of our Lord and us. Up then my soul, and shake off thy unbelief and dulness;
and for the triumph of our Lord and us. Up then my soul, and shake off thy unbelief and dullness;
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Look up, and long, and meet thy Lord.
Look up, and long, and meet thy Lord.
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The more thou art afraid of death, the more desire that blessed day, when mortality shall be swallowed up of life, and the name of death shall be terrible no more.
The more thou art afraid of death, the more desire that blessed day, when mortality shall be swallowed up of life, and the name of death shall be terrible no more.
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Though death be thy enemy, there is nothing but friendly in the coming of thy Lord.
Though death be thy enemy, there is nothing but friendly in the coming of thy Lord.
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Though death dissolve thy nature, the Resurrection shall restore it, and make thee full reparation with advantage.
Though death dissolve thy nature, the Resurrection shall restore it, and make thee full reparation with advantage.
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How glad would I have been to have seen Christ, but with the Wise Men in the Manger!
How glad would I have been to have seen christ, but with the Wise Men in the Manger!
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or to have seen him disputing with the Doctors in his Child-hood in the Temple, or to have seen him do his Miracles, or heard him Preach;
or to have seen him disputing with the Doctors in his Childhood in the Temple, or to have seen him do his Miracles, or herd him Preach;
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much more to have seen him as the three Disciples, in his transfiguration; or to have seen him after his resurrection, and when he ascended up to heaven.
much more to have seen him as the three Disciples, in his transfiguration; or to have seen him After his resurrection, and when he ascended up to heaven.
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But how far is all this below the sight that we shall have of him when he comes in glory!
But how Far is all this below the sighed that we shall have of him when he comes in glory!
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when the brightness of his shining face shall make us think the Sun was darkness:
when the brightness of his shining face shall make us think the Sun was darkness:
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and the glory of his attendance shall make us think what a sordid thing, and childish foolery was all the glory of this world!
and the glory of his attendance shall make us think what a sordid thing, and childish foolery was all the glory of this world!
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The face of Love shall be then unvailed, and ravish us into the highest Love and Joy, that our natures are capable of.
The face of Love shall be then Unveiled, and ravish us into the highest Love and Joy, that our nature's Are capable of.
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Then doubt, and fear, and grieve if thou canst!
Then doubt, and Fear, and grieve if thou Canst!
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What then wilt thou think of all these disquieting distrustfull thoughts that now so wrong thy Lord and thee? If going into the Sanctuary, and fore-seeing the end, can cure our brutish misapprehensions of Gods providences, ( Psal. 73.17.) how perfectly will they be cured,
What then wilt thou think of all these disquieting distrustful thoughts that now so wrong thy Lord and thee? If going into the Sanctuary, and Foreseeing the end, can cure our brutish misapprehensions of God's providences, (Psalm 73.17.) how perfectly will they be cured,
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when we see the glorious face o• Christ, and behold the New Jerusalem in its glory,
when we see the glorious face o• christ, and behold the New Jerusalem in its glory,
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and when we are numbred with the Saints that judge the world ? We shall never more be tempted then, to condemn the generation of the just,
and when we Are numbered with the Saints that judge the world? We shall never more be tempted then, to condemn the generation of the just,
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nor to think it vain to serve the Lord, nor to envy the prosperity of the wicked,
nor to think it vain to serve the Lord, nor to envy the Prosperity of the wicked,
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nor to stagg•r at the promise through unbelief;
nor to stagg•r At the promise through unbelief;
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nor to think that our sickness, death and grave, were any signs of unkindness or unmercifulness in God.
nor to think that our sickness, death and grave, were any Signs of unkindness or unmercifulness in God.
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We shall then be convinced that sight and flesh were unfit to censure the wayes of God, or to be our guides.
We shall then be convinced that sighed and Flesh were unfit to censure the ways of God, or to be our guides.
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Hasten O Lord, this blessed day! Stay not till Faith have left the earth; and infidelity, and impiety, and tyranny have conquered the rest of thine inheritanc•!
Hasten Oh Lord, this blessed day! Stay not till Faith have left the earth; and infidelity, and impiety, and tyranny have conquered the rest of thine inheritanc•!
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Stay not till selfish uncharitable pride hath vanquished love and self-denyal, and planted its Colonies of Heresie, confusion and cruelty in thy dominions:
Stay not till selfish uncharitable pride hath vanquished love and self-denial, and planted its Colonies of Heresy, confusion and cruelty in thy Dominions:
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and Earth and Hell be turned into one.
and Earth and Hell be turned into one.
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Stay not till the eyes of thy servants fail, and their hearts and hopes do faint and languish with look•ng and waiting for thy salvation.
Stay not till the eyes of thy Servants fail, and their hearts and hope's do faint and languish with look•ng and waiting for thy salvation.
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But if yet the day be not at hand, O keep up Faith, and Hope,
But if yet the day be not At hand, Oh keep up Faith, and Hope,
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and Love, till the Sun of perfect Love arise, and Time hath prepared us for Eternity, and Grace for Glory. FINIS.
and Love, till the Sun of perfect Love arise, and Time hath prepared us for Eternity, and Grace for Glory. FINIS.
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