Abrahams interment, or, The good old-mans buriall in a good old age opened in a sermon at Bartholomews Exchange, July 24, 1655, at the funerall of the worshipfull John Lamotte, Esq., sometimes alderman of the city of London / by Fulk Bellers ... ; unto which is added a short narrative of his life and death.
The Lord hath turned his own House into a House of Mourning unto us, upon this sad account, viz. the interment of him, who as he was much esteemed of by the Citizens of this Renowned City in general,
The Lord hath turned his own House into a House of Mourning unto us, upon this sad account, viz. the interment of him, who as he was much esteemed of by the Citizens of this Renowned city in general,
•hereof he hath been a vigilant Elder near thirty years to••ther, one aged in grace as well as years, unto whom •his personal Promise to the Father of the Faithful was made good;
•hereof he hath been a vigilant Elder near thirty Years to••ther, one aged in grace as well as Years, unto whom •his personal Promise to the Father of the Faithful was made good;
Promises passed of general Mercies to particular persons may bee fulfilled over and over again, as that, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee, made first to Joshua, extended by Paul to all Beleevers, and in them daily fulfilled.
Promises passed of general mercies to particular Persons may be fulfilled over and over again, as that, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee, made First to joshua, extended by Paul to all Believers, and in them daily fulfilled.
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1 Visional, They should have it when they had been first grievously afflicted, many of them slain, many chopt in peeces, which seems to be something of the Mystical meaning of those Ceremonies in that Sacrifice, by which the Covenant should be confirmed, vers. 10. viz. the dividing of the Sacrifice, and laying each pe•ce one against another;
1 Visional, They should have it when they had been First grievously afflicted, many of them slave, many chopped in Pieces, which seems to be something of the Mystical meaning of those Ceremonies in that Sacrifice, by which the Covenant should be confirmed, vers. 10. viz. the dividing of the Sacrifice, and laying each pe•ce one against Another;
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Know of a certainty thy Seed shall bee a stranger in a Land that is not theirs ( viz. Egypt) and shall serve them, and they shall afflict them four hundred years,
Know of a certainty thy Seed shall be a stranger in a Land that is not theirs (viz. Egypt) and shall serve them, and they shall afflict them four hundred Years,
or peaceable possession of that Land should be deferred so long? Hee therefore assigns the cause in the Verse after the Text, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full. He was minded to root them up,
or peaceable possession of that Land should be deferred so long? He Therefore assigns the cause in the Verse After the Text, for the iniquity of the amorites is not yet full. He was minded to root them up,
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and that none might in after times censure his proceedings as injurious, he will suffer them to fill up the measure of their iniquitie, that they might be without excuse,
and that none might in After times censure his proceedings as injurious, he will suffer them to fill up the measure of their iniquity, that they might be without excuse,
This we see is promised here to Abraham. Lest his heart should rend in peeces upon the sight of all the miseries that should befall his Off-spring in future times;
This we see is promised Here to Abraham. Lest his heart should rend in Pieces upon the sighed of all the misery's that should befall his Offspring in future times;
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the bare sight of which (had he lived to have seen it) would probably have broken his heart, viz. the sight of Religion ruined, his Sons captivated, his Kingdom rooted up, &c. God therefore removes him by death, from the beholding of any of these.
the bore sighed of which (had he lived to have seen it) would probably have broken his heart, viz. the sighed of Religion ruined, his Sons captivated, his Kingdom rooted up, etc. God Therefore removes him by death, from the beholding of any of these.
First, Is it not a great mercy, that a man shall be removed, before he come to be a spectator of other mens sins ? the seeing and hearing of all the unlawful deeds of those wretched Sodomites, amongst whom Lot lived, was a trouble of heart unto him,
First, Is it not a great mercy, that a man shall be removed, before he come to be a spectator of other men's Sins? the seeing and hearing of all the unlawful Deeds of those wretched Sodomites, among whom Lot lived, was a trouble of heart unto him,
This drew not a few, but many brinish tears, yea rivers of them, from the eys of holy David, professing that rivers of tears ran down his eyes, because men kept not Gods Law.
This drew not a few, but many brinish tears, yea Rivers of them, from the eyes of holy David, professing that Rivers of tears ran down his eyes, Because men kept not God's Law.
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for all the abominations that were done in the midst of Jerusalem ; the more grace, the more sighing and sobbing, weeping and wailing for other mens sins.
for all the abominations that were done in the midst of Jerusalem; the more grace, the more sighing and sobbing, weeping and wailing for other men's Sins.
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God snatches away a gracious Father, Master, Husband, or Prince from the beholding of the gracelesse practises of his Issue, Servants, wife or subjects, that would bee a corrosive unto him.
God snatches away a gracious Father, Master, Husband, or Prince from the beholding of the graceless practises of his Issue, Servants, wife or subject's, that would be a corrosive unto him.
Secondly, Doth it not savour much of Mercy to be taken away from beholding of other mens punishments? was it not upon this account that the long liv'd Patriarches were taken away by death,
Secondly, Does it not savour much of Mercy to be taken away from beholding of other men's punishments? was it not upon this account that the long lived Patriarchs were taken away by death,
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before the flood came? yea Methuselah the year of the deluge (if that Chronologer bee not out) lest his eyes should see that dismall sight, the drowning of all flesh.
before the flood Come? yea Methuselah the year of the deluge (if that Chronologer be not out) lest his eyes should see that dismal sighed, the drowning of all Flesh.
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I perswade my self, that when Abraham lookt upon the smoak of Sodom and the Country about it, ascending as the smoak of a furnace, it did occasion no little grief of heart unto him;
I persuade my self, that when Abraham looked upon the smoke of Sodom and the Country about it, ascending as the smoke of a furnace, it did occasion no little grief of heart unto him;
and what the beholding of the miseries of Jerusalem in the besieging, sacking, and ruining of it, did create to Holy Jeremy, his book of the Lamentations, penned upon that dolefull occasion, may abundantly declare.
and what the beholding of the misery's of Jerusalem in the besieging, sacking, and ruining of it, did create to Holy Jeremiah, his book of the Lamentations, penned upon that doleful occasion, may abundantly declare.
The death of Jacob and Joseph before the oppressions came on, and strange cruelties of the Egyptians made seisure upon their off-spring, savoured of mercy;
The death of Jacob and Joseph before the oppressions Come on, and strange cruelties of the egyptians made seizure upon their offspring, savoured of mercy;
Thirdly, Is it not a great mercy to bee taken away from the tasting of evills in their own persons? that they may not feel the smart of grievous and direfull Judgements? he that is omniscient foresees calamities and judgements a coming which we cannot see;
Thirdly, Is it not a great mercy to be taken away from the tasting of evils in their own Persons? that they may not feel the smart of grievous and direful Judgments? he that is omniscient foresees calamities and Judgments a coming which we cannot see;
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He took notice of the deluge in his own decree, before the Cataracts of Heaven were opened, hee therefore snatches away those that he was minded to secure,
He took notice of the deluge in his own Decree, before the Cataracts of Heaven were opened, he Therefore snatches away those that he was minded to secure,
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Wee read of the Egyptians, when they heard that God would cause it to rain a grievous hail, such as had not been in Egypt since the foundation of it to that present, hee that feared the word of the Lord amongst the Servants of Pharaoh, made his Servants and his Cattel flie into their houses ;
we read of the egyptians, when they herd that God would cause it to rain a grievous hail, such as had not been in Egypt since the Foundation of it to that present, he that feared the word of the Lord among the Servants of Pharaoh, made his Servants and his Cattle fly into their houses;
yea even that Heathen observed, that when God brings on any remarkable destruction or Alteration in a Nation, hee first takes away them that are good in it.
yea even that Heathen observed, that when God brings on any remarkable destruction or Alteration in a nation, he First Takes away them that Are good in it.
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A couple of Promises, or a couple of Branches of the same Promise, that would require a couple of hours for the unfolding of them, to view them exactly.
A couple of Promises, or a couple of Branches of the same Promise, that would require a couple of hours for the unfolding of them, to view them exactly.
or there, but makes no stay till hee comes to his Journyes end, no more shall I, till through help from my God I shall have spoken something of both these, as they lie before you.
or there, but makes no stay till he comes to his Journeys end, no more shall I, till through help from my God I shall have spoken something of both these, as they lie before you.
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though hee were a beleever in Christ, yet hee must go to his Fathers, that is, hee must die as well as they, this may inform us, Doct. That albeit faith in Christ doth exempt Beleevers from the second,
though he were a believer in christ, yet he must go to his Father's, that is, he must die as well as they, this may inform us, Doct. That albeit faith in christ does exempt Believers from the second,
Moses was freed from the bitings of fiery Serpents, as Magistrates sometimes (through mercy) are privileg'd from death in times of common mortality, yet death surprized them in the end;
Moses was freed from the bitings of fiery Serpents, as Magistrates sometime (through mercy) Are privileged from death in times of Common mortality, yet death surprised them in the end;
for Moses the servant of the Lord died in the land of Moab. Daniel was secured from being devoured by those hungry Lions, yet his body became a prey to Death,
for Moses the servant of the Lord died in the land of Moab. daniel was secured from being devoured by those hungry Lions, yet his body became a prey to Death,
and Paul, who professed, I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me, and the life that I now live, I live by the faith of the Son of God, &c. yet, did not death surprise him?
and Paul, who professed, I live, yet not I, but christ lives in me, and the life that I now live, I live by the faith of the Son of God, etc. yet, did not death surprise him?
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this drew out that Emphatical Quere, What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? Shall he deliver his soul (himself) from the hand of the grave? A question that carries a Negative answer in the bowels of it, q. d. no man,
this drew out that Emphatical Quere, What man is he that lives, and shall not see death? Shall he deliver his soul (himself) from the hand of the grave? A question that carries a Negative answer in the bowels of it, q. worser. no man,
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yet sure thou art to be protected from the sting of death, so that even in the very jaws of death a Beleever may 1. holily exult, O Death, where is thy sting!
yet sure thou art to be protected from the sting of death, so that even in the very Jaws of death a Believer may 1. holily exult, Oh Death, where is thy sting!
When the Priest under the Law had been to view the house infected with the Plague of the fretting Leprosie, the house was to be broken down, stones, the timber,
When the Priest under the Law had been to view the house infected with the Plague of the fretting Leprosy, the house was to be broken down, stones, the timber,
Jesus Christ sees the fretting Leprosie of Sin to be in thee, that will not be outed of its Habitation, till that earthly Tabernacle of thine be pulled down.
jesus christ sees the fretting Leprosy of since to be in thee, that will not be outed of its Habitation, till that earthly Tabernacle of thine be pulled down.
1 Ile endeavour to shew you what is meant by going to his Fathers, or dying in peace. 2 Ile study clearly to make it out: 1 That it is a priviledge to dye in peace. 2 A transcendent priviledge belonging to Beleevers. 3 Ile cast in something by way of improvement.
1 I'll endeavour to show you what is meant by going to his Father's, or dying in peace. 2 I'll study clearly to make it out: 1 That it is a privilege to die in peace. 2 A transcendent privilege belonging to Believers. 3 I'll cast in something by Way of improvement.
but thou shalt dye in peace, i. e. come unto a Natural death, Jer. 34.4, 5. so David advising Solomon to cut off Joab by a forcible death, he useth almost a parallel expression, not in a promissory, but minatory way;
but thou shalt die in peace, i. e. come unto a Natural death, Jer. 34.4, 5. so David advising Solomon to Cut off Joab by a forcible death, he uses almost a parallel expression, not in a promissory, but minatory Way;
Abraham beleeved in the Lord, and he accounted it to him for righteousness, being now justified through faith he had peace with God, And when he comes to dye he shall dye in peace, being sensible of his standing in the grace and favour of God, and resting on the invaluable merits of Jesus Christ, whose day he saw,
Abraham believed in the Lord, and he accounted it to him for righteousness, being now justified through faith he had peace with God, And when he comes to die he shall die in peace, being sensible of his standing in the grace and favour of God, and resting on the invaluable merits of jesus christ, whose day he saw,
than which what more exquisite torture or tormenter can there be? The Heathens tell us of the Furies lashing wicked miscreants ▪ and these were only the lashes of an inraged Conscience, every mans own sin creating Soul-racking trouble to each impenitent sinner. But
than which what more exquisite torture or tormenter can there be? The heathens tell us of the Furies lashing wicked miscreants ▪ and these were only the Lashes of an enraged Conscience, every men own since creating Soul-racking trouble to each impenitent sinner. But
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2 For Beleevers, it is unto them promised, they being the persons alone that love the Law, Psal. 119.165. Great peace have they that love thy Law, and nothing shall offend them.
2 For Believers, it is unto them promised, they being the Persons alone that love the Law, Psalm 119.165. Great peace have they that love thy Law, and nothing shall offend them.
it is they, and they alone that are able to say when Death approacheth, Lord now letest thou thy servant depart in peace, &c. 2 I will make out, that to dye in peace is a transcendent priviledge:
it is they, and they alone that Are able to say when Death Approaches, Lord now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, etc. 2 I will make out, that to die in peace is a transcendent privilege:
nay, this was conferred by Christ as the greatest mercy that wee might receive on this side Heaven, witness that Golden bequest of his, My peace I give to you.
nay, this was conferred by christ as the greatest mercy that we might receive on this side Heaven, witness that Golden bequest of his, My peace I give to you.
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and the Storms that were up against them, & what is it to allay the storms of Conscience that are upon them? Christ among other titles is dignified with this, that he is the Prince of peace, yea our peace, who hath taken away the enmity between us and our God, having purchased peace for us, by no meaner price than the bloud of his Cross;
and the Storms that were up against them, & what is it to allay the storms of Conscience that Are upon them? christ among other titles is dignified with this, that he is the Prince of peace, yea our peace, who hath taken away the enmity between us and our God, having purchased peace for us, by no meaner price than the blood of his Cross;
Nature may take notice of peace with man, but for that peace with God, and peace with Conscience, it is out of Natures Horizon. He that hath peace with God, shall always have peace in God, he will speak peace unto his people.
Nature may take notice of peace with man, but for that peace with God, and peace with Conscience, it is out of Nature's Horizon. He that hath peace with God, shall always have peace in God, he will speak peace unto his people.
we having peace with him, he can make all his Creatures to be at peace with us, not only the Beasts, but the very stones in the Feild to be in an amicable League with us;
we having peace with him, he can make all his Creatures to be At peace with us, not only the Beasts, but the very stones in the Field to be in an amicable League with us;
then have we confidence towards God, so that triumphantly we may break out, The Lord is neere that justifies me, who shall contend with me ? When a man hath been arraigned for his life,
then have we confidence towards God, so that triumphantly we may break out, The Lord is near that Justifies me, who shall contend with me? When a man hath been arraigned for his life,
and for Confessors, though surrounded with many troubles, yet hear their acknowledgements, the Father loveth me, the Son hath redeemed me, the Spirit comforteth me ;
and for Confessors, though surrounded with many Troubles, yet hear their acknowledgements, the Father loves me, the Son hath redeemed me, the Spirit comforts me;
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how then can I be sorrowful ? in the most racking pain of the Stone crys out another, one asking him what he felt, he answered, I have peace within, though in my flesh I am sensible of most exquisite torments ;
how then can I be sorrowful? in the most racking pain of the Stone cries out Another, one asking him what he felt, he answered, I have peace within, though in my Flesh I am sensible of most exquisite torments;
Vse. Now for the improvement of this truth, be perswaded to get an interest in this priviledge, I mean to get well-grounded peace, that when Death comes you may go to your Fathers in peace.
Use. Now for the improvement of this truth, be persuaded to get an Interest in this privilege, I mean to get well-grounded peace, that when Death comes you may go to your Father's in peace.
or seared Conscience, that never met with any trouble at all, according to that of Christ, When the strong man ( armed with strong corruption) keeps (possession of) his palace, ( i. e. his heart) his goods are in peace, all goes well, all is at peace ;
or seared Conscience, that never met with any trouble At all, according to that of christ, When the strong man (armed with strong corruption) keeps (possession of) his palace, (i. e. his heart) his goods Are in peace, all Goes well, all is At peace;
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2 It comes from heaven, even from the God of peace who is in heaven, and speaketh peace (upon the sense of their Justification) unto his people, who are a willing people, to serve him in all duties that he requires;
2 It comes from heaven, even from the God of peace who is in heaven, and speaks peace (upon the sense of their Justification) unto his people, who Are a willing people, to serve him in all duties that he requires;
false peace is altogether from Satan, who promiseth peace, though men go on to adde drunkenness to thirst, and strikes a Covenant with the sinner, which makes him fondly conclude, that he hath made a Covenant with Death,
false peace is altogether from Satan, who promises peace, though men go on to add Drunkenness to thirst, and strikes a Covenant with the sinner, which makes him fondly conclude, that he hath made a Covenant with Death,
But as for that true peace begun here, when we are made sensible of the bloud of Sprinkling, and have our Consciences purged from dead works, it will indure unto eternity.
But as for that true peace begun Here, when we Are made sensible of the blood of Sprinkling, and have our Consciences purged from dead works, it will endure unto eternity.
1 Presently fall upon the duty of repentance, bewailing sins of Nature, of Practice, against the light of the Law and Gospel, crying mightily for pardon;
1 Presently fallen upon the duty of Repentance, bewailing Sins of Nature, of Practice, against the Light of the Law and Gospel, crying mightily for pardon;
Till Sin be removed by Repentance what peace can there be? What peace so long as the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezabel, and her Witchcrafts are so many ? What peace so long as iniquities remain unrepented of? So long as Wind remains shut up in the bowels of the earth that can get no vent,
Till since be removed by Repentance what peace can there be? What peace so long as the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezebel, and her Witchcrafts Are so many? What peace so long as iniquities remain unrepented of? So long as Wind remains shut up in the bowels of the earth that can get no vent,
Faith devolves all our guilt upon our Suerty Christ, and then takes hold of his Meritorious Righteousness, which becoming ours by application, we are justified in Gods sight, and thereby acquitted from sin.
Faith devolves all our guilt upon our Surety christ, and then Takes hold of his Meritorious Righteousness, which becoming ours by application, we Are justified in God's sighed, and thereby acquitted from since.
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the promise of peace is made alone to them that walk according to this rule, not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit, this brings peace.
the promise of peace is made alone to them that walk according to this Rule, not according to the Flesh, but according to the Spirit, this brings peace.
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get into Christ, by whom the World may bee crucified unto thee, and thou unto the World, and carry thy self as a Crucified man in respect of it, not heeding, minding,
get into christ, by whom the World may be Crucified unto thee, and thou unto the World, and carry thy self as a crucified man in respect of it, not heeding, minding,
For the prosecution of this truth I shall labour to shew 1 What is meant by Burial. 2 What by a good old Age. 3 How it may be made out, that for a Saint to bee buried in a good old age is an evidence of Gods indulgence
For the prosecution of this truth I shall labour to show 1 What is meant by Burial. 2 What by a good old Age. 3 How it may be made out, that for a Saint to be buried in a good old age is an evidence of God's indulgence
Now touching Burial I have nothing to say, for any thing that savours of the least of Superstition in it, I neither look upon it if denied by cruel men, as any badge of Gods Curse to Beleevers,
Now touching Burial I have nothing to say, for any thing that savours of the least of Superstition in it, I neither look upon it if denied by cruel men, as any badge of God's Curse to Believers,
though sometimes he gives way to some such stupendious dispensations, which was the ground of that sad complaint of old, The dead bodies of thy Servants have they given to be meat unto the Fowls of the Heaven,
though sometime he gives Way to Some such stupendious dispensations, which was the ground of that sad complaint of old, The dead bodies of thy Servants have they given to be meat unto the Fowls of the Heaven,
and the flesh of thy Saints unto the beasts of the earth, their bloud have they shed like water round about Jerusalem, and there was none to bury them.
and the Flesh of thy Saints unto the beasts of the earth, their blood have they shed like water round about Jerusalem, and there was none to bury them.
when the Soul is returned to God that gave it, it is a part of justice that the Body should return to the earth whence it was taken, the Earth indeed is the common Mother of all, who receives all that came from her,
when the Soul is returned to God that gave it, it is a part of Justice that the Body should return to the earth whence it was taken, the Earth indeed is the Common Mother of all, who receives all that Come from her,
3 It speaks hope, that the interrers have of the happy Resurrection of those bodies which now they commit to the ground, they having been Instruments of Righteousness, Members of Christ,
3 It speaks hope, that the interrers have of the happy Resurrection of those bodies which now they commit to the ground, they having been Instruments of Righteousness, Members of christ,
and upon these accounts I deem the care of Saints to have been to see their friends decently interr'd, as Isaac, Abram, Joseph, his Father Jacob, and those devout men, that stoned, Massacred, Martyrd Body of that Proto-martyr Stephen, as knowing that the bodies of Saints sown in corruption, shall be raised in incorruption;
and upon these accounts I deem the care of Saints to have been to see their Friends decently interred, as Isaac, Abram, Joseph, his Father Jacob, and those devout men, that stoned, Massacred, Martyred Body of that Protomartyr Stephen, as knowing that the bodies of Saints sown in corruption, shall be raised in incorruption;
S. 1. The Notion here rendred Old Age, properly imports gray hairs, and by a Metonymy of the Adjunct, Old Age, gray hairs being the ordinary discoverers of it,
S. 1. The Notion Here rendered Old Age, properly imports grey hairs, and by a Metonymy of the Adjunct, Old Age, grey hairs being the ordinary discoverers of it,
This is but his meer Phansie, for how many even with us come to gray hairs before fifty years, some before forty years of age? But to wave this, it is sufficient for us to know, that in the Old Testament they are used as Synonimaes, i. e.
This is but his mere Fancy, for how many even with us come to grey hairs before fifty Years, Some before forty Years of age? But to wave this, it is sufficient for us to know, that in the Old Testament they Are used as Synonimaes, i. e.
words signifying the same thing, and that by old age we understand, the winter of mans life, the evening, or Sun-set of his days, the utmost period of his time on earth.
words signifying the same thing, and that by old age we understand, the winter of men life, the evening, or Sunset of his days, the utmost Period of his time on earth.
2 By a good Old Age we mean not barely a great age, though I confess old Age is an Embleme some way of Gods Eternity, whence he is stiled the Ancient of days, and therefore so described, his raiment was as white as snow and the hair of his head as white as wool; a Periphrasis of old age;
2 By a good Old Age we mean not barely a great age, though I confess old Age is an Emblem Some Way of God's Eternity, whence he is styled the Ancient of days, and Therefore so described, his raiment was as white as snow and the hair of his head as white as wool; a Periphrasis of old age;
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as God chose Moses and Aaron when they were stricken in years, to lead Israel out of Aegypt, and when he would establish a standing Judicatory in Israel, he would have seventy men of the Elders of Israel gathered unto him;
as God chosen Moses and Aaron when they were stricken in Years, to led Israel out of Egypt, and when he would establish a standing Judicatory in Israel, he would have seventy men of the Elders of Israel gathered unto him;
2 Much less do we mean by a good old age, the turning over of many years in a way of sin, old age cannot be good where old men are naught, sin being a reproach to any people, or persons,
2 Much less doe we mean by a good old age, the turning over of many Years in a Way of since, old age cannot be good where old men Are nought, since being a reproach to any people, or Persons,
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to see men stricken with age, and over-run with covetousness, when all the Limbs of their bodies grow old, only covetousness grows young, which makes them afraid sometimes to use what God hath cast in upon them,
to see men stricken with age, and overrun with covetousness, when all the Limbs of their bodies grow old, only covetousness grows young, which makes them afraid sometime to use what God hath cast in upon them,
or Ministry, &c. In brief, when a man remains an old weather-beaten sinner though his age be continued to a hundred years, it can never be a good old age unto him;
or Ministry, etc. In brief, when a man remains an old Weather-beaten sinner though his age be continued to a hundred Years, it can never be a good old age unto him;
when a man is able to say with Caleb, who professed, I am this day fourscore and five years old, and yet I am as strong this day as in the days that Moses sent me, as my strength was then,
when a man is able to say with Caleb, who professed, I am this day fourscore and five Years old, and yet I am as strong this day as in the days that Moses sent me, as my strength was then,
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it is a great mercy but yet common with Christians and Pagans, as with Masinissa in Tully. Neither do I look upon old age as only good when attended with Riches and Honour,
it is a great mercy but yet Common with Christians and Pagans, as with Masinissa in Tully. Neither do I look upon old age as only good when attended with Riches and Honour,
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yea I acknowledge old age to be uncomfortable, where a competency of Creature-comforts are wanting ; however, if Grace be absent, though Riches be present, old age cannot be good.
yea I acknowledge old age to be uncomfortable, where a competency of Creature comforts Are wanting; however, if Grace be absent, though Riches be present, old age cannot be good.
yet there is this Morally in it, when the Soul soars aloft, to injoy communion with God, who is as a consuming Fire, out of Christ, the Soul casts it self into the sea of Mercy, into that Fountain opened for Sin,
yet there is this Morally in it, when the Soul soars aloft, to enjoy communion with God, who is as a consuming Fire, out of christ, the Soul Cast it self into the sea of Mercy, into that Fountain opened for since,
and there repenting and beleeving, yea by the highest actings of Faith indeavouring to knock off its beak, its inordinate desires to the World, a Saint becomes clad with the Sun of Righteousness, and presently the Moon is under his feet, which makes him to use the world as though he used it not;
and there repenting and believing, yea by the highest actings of Faith endeavouring to knock off its beak, its inordinate Desires to the World, a Saint becomes clad with the Sun of Righteousness, and presently the Moon is under his feet, which makes him to use the world as though he used it not;
in a word, when the Soul of man is once bathed in that Fountain that is set open for the cure of Sin, he comes out as Naaman out of Jordan, when his flesh was restored as the flesh of a little Childe, and hee became clean.
in a word, when the Soul of man is once bathed in that Fountain that is Set open for the cure of since, he comes out as Naaman out of Jordan, when his Flesh was restored as the Flesh of a little Child, and he became clean.
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so they make it their work, even with joy to do all the good they may, that makes them in age more holily fruitful than ever in youth, I mean in all the fruits meet for repentance, in all the fruits of the Spirit ▪ as in love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, with all the expressions of them, wherewith they abound in old age;
so they make it their work, even with joy to do all the good they may, that makes them in age more holily fruitful than ever in youth, I mean in all the fruits meet for Repentance, in all the fruits of the Spirit ▪ as in love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, with all the expressions of them, wherewith they abound in old age;
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as the Psalmist avers, such as are planted in the House of the Lord, ( i. e. such are implanted into Christ) they shall flourish in the Courts of our God, they shall still bring forth fruit in old age, viz. The fruits of Piety, Purity, Mercy, being desirous cordially to Consecrate,
as the Psalmist avers, such as Are planted in the House of the Lord, (i. e. such Are implanted into christ) they shall flourish in the Courts of our God, they shall still bring forth fruit in old age, viz. The fruits of Piety, Purity, Mercy, being desirous cordially to Consecrate,
and in a word, he doth endeavour to do good to all men, but especially to those that are of the houshold of faith, he doth desire to be rich in good works, ready he is to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up in store for himself a good foundation against the time to come, that he may lay hold upon eternal life, 1 Tim. 6.18. In a word, he makes it his end to honour God with his substance, and with the first fruits of his increase, as knowing this to be the most thriving way.
and in a word, he does endeavour to do good to all men, but especially to those that Are of the household of faith, he does desire to be rich in good works, ready he is to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up in store for himself a good Foundation against the time to come, that he may lay hold upon Eternal life, 1 Tim. 6.18. In a word, he makes it his end to honour God with his substance, and with the First fruits of his increase, as knowing this to be the most thriving Way.
as we read of Mnason dignified with this title, because he had been a Disciple of long standing in the Church of God (whether he were of the Seventy two first sent abroad by Christ,
as we read of Mnason dignified with this title, Because he had been a Disciple of long standing in the Church of God (whither he were of the Seventy two First sent abroad by christ,
what though his face be withered, or furrowed with wrinckles without, yet the hid man of his heart is deckt with grace within, especially with those reckoned up by Saint Paul, as sobriety (in Opinions, in conversation) in meat and drink (which sometimes prove a snare to men in age,
what though his face be withered, or furrowed with wrinkles without, yet the hid man of his heart is decked with grace within, especially with those reckoned up by Saint Paul, as sobriety (in Opinions, in Conversation) in meat and drink (which sometime prove a snare to men in age,
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yea venerable deportment in Gesture, Speech, Apparrel, Countenance. 3 Temperance, which speaks the moderating of themselves in respect of their desires,
yea venerable deportment in Gesture, Speech, Apparel, Countenance. 3 Temperance, which speaks the moderating of themselves in respect of their Desires,
and shall I now defie him? &c. 2 Soundness in Charity, in love to God, to Christ, to his Church, his Ministers, his Members, where he sees any thing of Jesus Christ.
and shall I now defy him? etc. 2 Soundness in Charity, in love to God, to christ, to his Church, his Ministers, his Members, where he sees any thing of jesus christ.
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What though others of his intellectuals do decay with age? yet he is careful to keep his memory for to bee a Store-house, a Treasury of all Gods Mercies,
What though Others of his intellectuals do decay with age? yet he is careful to keep his memory for to be a Storehouse, a Treasury of all God's mercies,
whether as a Magistrate, a Minister, or a private Christian? among other ends as private persons, God sent us into the World that wee should work out our Salvation with fear and trembling, to make our calling and election sure, i. e. sure to our selves;
whither as a Magistrate, a Minister, or a private Christian? among other ends as private Persons, God sent us into the World that we should work out our Salvation with Fear and trembling, to make our calling and election sure, i. e. sure to our selves;
when a man makes it his work, to work the works of him that sent him, while it is called to day, because hee knows the night comes in which no man can work or walk ;
when a man makes it his work, to work the works of him that sent him, while it is called to day, Because he knows the night comes in which no man can work or walk;
I have kept the faith, henceforth is laid up for mee a Crown of Righteousnesse ; when a man with David hath served God in his Generation, then death becomes welcome.
I have kept the faith, henceforth is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness; when a man with David hath served God in his Generation, then death becomes welcome.
Seventhly and lastly, Old age is then good when a man makes it in old age his only work to make provision for death, his passage to happy eternity, as knowing with Peter, shortly he must put off this Tabernacle of his, he saith as Isaack, behold I am old and know not the day of my death, only I desire to provide for it,
Seventhly and lastly, Old age is then good when a man makes it in old age his only work to make provision for death, his passage to happy eternity, as knowing with Peter, shortly he must put off this Tabernacle of his, he Says as Isaac, behold I am old and know not the day of my death, only I desire to provide for it,
and is alwaies a pondering of it, it was upon this account that Joseph of Arimathea built his own Monument, and Barzillai when moved by David to turn Courtier, and to go with him to Jerusalem, hee humbly begs a dismission, that hee may turn back to his own City,
and is always a pondering of it, it was upon this account that Joseph of Arimathea built his own Monument, and Barzillai when moved by David to turn Courtier, and to go with him to Jerusalem, he humbly begs a dismission, that he may turn back to his own city,
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and die there, and be buried by the grave of his father and of his mother, and that because that day hee was fourscore years old, he minded more to provide for death,
and die there, and be buried by the grave of his father and of his mother, and that Because that day he was fourscore Years old, he minded more to provide for death,
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S. To be buried at any time savours of some mercy, as Jer. 22.19. it savours of Judgement, to be buried with the burial of an Asse, or to lye uninterred because of sin.
S. To be buried At any time savours of Some mercy, as Jer. 22.19. it savours of Judgement, to be buried with the burial of an Ass, or to lie uninterred Because of since.
but how few of them live to Youth, fewer to Manhood, fewest of all to old age? but how infinitely farre fewer do live to a good old age? it must needs therefore be a chief Mercy.
but how few of them live to Youth, fewer to Manhood, fewest of all to old age? but how infinitely Far fewer do live to a good old age? it must needs Therefore be a chief Mercy.
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Is it not a Mercy when we have done our work, then to be called home to receive our Wages? Then to be gathered when here we are fully ripe? then to come to the Grave in a full age, like a shock of Corn comes in his season? To conclude, is it not a mercy then to be called to make your account,
Is it not a Mercy when we have done our work, then to be called home to receive our Wages? Then to be gathered when Here we Are Fully ripe? then to come to the Grave in a full age, like a shock of Corn comes in his season? To conclude, is it not a mercy then to be called to make your account,
when we have been long a preparing, and making ready for it? the accounting day to a just Steward is a glad day indeed, when he can do it with joy, and not with grief;
when we have been long a preparing, and making ready for it? the accounting day to a just Steward is a glad day indeed, when he can do it with joy, and not with grief;
because he hath now made his peace with God, and hee can now lift up his head, because his full redemption draws nigh, being insured that the day is now drawing on apace,
Because he hath now made his peace with God, and he can now lift up his head, Because his full redemption draws High, being insured that the day is now drawing on apace,
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Vse 1. To you concerned in this great, this common loss, wherein the Daughter hath lost a tender Father, the Grand-children an indulgent Grand-father, the Servants a good Master, the Parish a worthy Parishioner, the Congregation to which he belonged a vigilant Elder,
Use 1. To you concerned in this great, this Common loss, wherein the Daughter hath lost a tender Father, the Grandchildren an indulgent Grandfather, the Servants a good Master, the Parish a worthy Parishioner, the Congregation to which he belonged a vigilant Elder,
I know the loss is great to all related to him, yet to alleviate your grief weigh with me 1 Gods great mercy to you in sparing him so long, a Father, a Friend, a Master, a Parishioner,
I know the loss is great to all related to him, yet to alleviate your grief weigh with me 1 God's great mercy to you in sparing him so long, a Father, a Friend, a Master, a Parishioner,
an Elder, that he might be eyes to the blinde, strength to the weak, a cloather of the naked, one that stood often in the gap to divert Wrath from you. 2 Gods mercy to him in gathering him to his Fathers in peace, admitting him to burial in a good old age. 3 Ponder, though we may mourn, yet we must not murmure or mourn as them without hope for him that sleeps in Christ, Lazarus our friend sleeps, our deceased friend is only gone to sleep, he will awake again in the Resurrection;
an Elder, that he might be eyes to the blind, strength to the weak, a cloather of the naked, one that stood often in the gap to divert Wrath from you. 2 God's mercy to him in gathering him to his Father's in peace, admitting him to burial in a good old age. 3 Ponder, though we may mourn, yet we must not murmur or mourn as them without hope for him that sleeps in christ, Lazarus our friend sleeps, our deceased friend is only gone to sleep, he will awake again in the Resurrection;
2 To you not only that are concerned in this loss, but to all of you that knew him, take notice of that light part of his Cloud which he held forth long before you, there were many signal things in him worth your imitation.
2 To you not only that Are concerned in this loss, but to all of you that knew him, take notice of that Light part of his Cloud which he held forth long before you, there were many signal things in him worth your imitation.
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when so many went back in the late defection from Ordinances among us, he spake in effect as Peter when the Disciples were questioned, Will yee also go away? Lord, to whom shall we go, thou hast the words of eternal life? When others •hrough sloathfulness would not rise,
when so many went back in the late defection from Ordinances among us, he spoke in Effect as Peter when the Disciples were questioned, Will ye also go away? Lord, to whom shall we go, thou hast the words of Eternal life? When Others •hrough slothfulness would not rise,
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he was both open handed, and open hearted to all the needy Members of Christ, and would more gladly do good than receive thanks for the good he had done.
he was both open handed, and open hearted to all the needy Members of christ, and would more gladly do good than receive thanks for the good he had done.
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as Lots Captivity setled on the spirit of Abram, so did the miseries of the people of God on his heart, he seemed to be of Esays and Jeremies temper.
as Lots Captivity settled on the Spirit of Abram, so did the misery's of the people of God on his heart, he seemed to be of Isaiah and Jeremies temper.
O the Rowlings, Yernings, compassionate Meltings for them that were Massacred, and his bounty to them that did survive, often saying of our Popish Adversaries in the Massacre of Piedemont, we have only a pattern of that Stuff which our enemies would cut out for us all.
O the Rowlings, Yearnings, compassionate Meltings for them that were Massacred, and his bounty to them that did survive, often saying of our Popish Adversaries in the Massacre of Piedmont, we have only a pattern of that Stuff which our enemies would Cut out for us all.
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but can any man look for good fruit from that tree in Autumn, wherein hee could not behold either Blossoms or Leaves in the Spring? Remember therefore thy Creator in the days of thy youth ;
but can any man look for good fruit from that tree in Autumn, wherein he could not behold either Blossoms or Leaves in the Spring? remember Therefore thy Creator in the days of thy youth;
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Paul had been in his youth a Persecutor, injurious, a Blasphemer, yet after repentance what a foundation did hee lay of a good old age, labouring more abundantly than others? he had been zealous to draw others to Hell,
Paul had been in his youth a Persecutor, injurious, a Blasphemer, yet After Repentance what a Foundation did he lay of a good old age, labouring more abundantly than Others? he had been zealous to draw Others to Hell,
so now he was as forward to win others to Heaven; for Augustine, how vain, vilde, vicious, sinful was his youth, wallowing himself in all Licentiousness,
so now he was as forward to win Others to Heaven; for Augustine, how vain, vild, vicious, sinful was his youth, wallowing himself in all Licentiousness,
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as his confessions speak? where how doth he bewail himself, & yet after repentance, what an useful Instrument was he in the Church of Christ? many admire,
as his confessions speak? where how does he bewail himself, & yet After Repentance, what an useful Instrument was he in the Church of christ? many admire,
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and that deservedly, Chrysostoms golden Rollings, Cyprians Martyr-like spirit; running through all his Works; but we may behold these, nay more than these in Augustine after his repentance.
and that deservedly, Chrysostom golden Rollings, Cyprians Martyrlike Spirit; running through all his Works; but we may behold these, nay more than these in Augustine After his Repentance.
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2 Let thy life be a life of Prayer, and wrastling with God, among other things, that God would not cast thee off in the time of age, nor forsake thee when thy strength faileth ;
2 Let thy life be a life of Prayer, and wrestling with God, among other things, that God would not cast thee off in the time of age, nor forsake thee when thy strength Faileth;
3 Get old Simeons light, or his clear sight of Christ, by faith, when thou hast once obtained this thou wilt then be panting with him, and crying, Lord now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace ;
3 Get old Simeons Light, or his clear sighed of christ, by faith, when thou hast once obtained this thou wilt then be panting with him, and crying, Lord now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace;
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old Abraham was then happy when he saw the future day of Christ by the Prospective-glass of faith, through the interval of two thousand years distance,
old Abraham was then happy when he saw the future day of christ by the Prospective-glass of faith, through the interval of two thousand Years distance,
4 Wait then for old Pauls Crown, if in sincerity thou art able to say, The time of my departure is at hand, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith;
4 Wait then for old Paul's Crown, if in sincerity thou art able to say, The time of my departure is At hand, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith;
thou maist then conclude, henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give unto me at that day, and to all that love his appearing ;
thou Mayest then conclude, henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give unto me At that day, and to all that love his appearing;
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if constantly thou perseverest, and goest on in the ways of faith, and love, and holiness, thou maist expect the accomplishment of this Promise unto thee, to go to thy Fathers in peace,
if constantly thou perseverest, and goest on in the ways of faith, and love, and holiness, thou Mayest expect the accomplishment of this Promise unto thee, to go to thy Father's in peace,
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Caesus fuit Josias 31. anno Regni, aetatis 39. quoties ei moriendum fuisset si diutius vivendo vidisset veram religionem everti, filios Captivos abduci, regnum exscendi. Lavat.
Caesus fuit Josiah 31. Anno Regni, aetatis 39. How often ei Moriendum fuisset si diutius vivendo vidisset Veram religionem everti, Sons Captivos abduci, Kingdom exscendi. Lavat.
